[ian-reeds-games] Re: Pros and cons of different game mechanics
- From: Zak Claassen <zak.claassen@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: ian-reeds-games@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:44:40 +0200
I don't think tb needs all this, the reason why its essential in toc
is because it has large maps and a lot of similar units, so
controlling each individually would take forever. So far it doesn't
really seem necessary for tb since you rarely go a turn without
something happening, where toc plays out over literally hundreds of
turns tb never takes nearly that long. I'm sure multiplayer could
work fine in tb's current state. People would design multiplayer maps
to work best with the gameplay. Something that might be useful though
is the ability to set a timer for how long a turn can last on
multiplayer so that you don't have to wait forever for your opponent
to make his move.
On 1/18/13, Ian Reed <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Carlos,
>
> Interesting stuff. Your first statement actually makes a case against
> multiplayer for TB, but I know that's one of your top 3.
> As you mention that you can control many units in TOC and command them
> all at once it points out that even TOC would be better for multiplayer
> than TB because player turns can move so much more quickly.
>
> I have thought about getting TB to the point where it could work as it
> currently does, or optionally based on the map creators choice feel more
> like TOC.
>
> I guess the first big step TB would need to take is to get AI that works
> well enough and has high level commands such as roam, guard, or hunt.
> I don't remember exactly what TOC has but it is similar to this.
> In TOC it is like all units are AI controlled but the player gets to set
> what their current high level command is for each.
>
> After that the only other major thing TB is missing is the ability to
> let your turns continue running until an interesting event occurs which
> stops the turns and let's you decide what to do next.
> Come to think of it that is similar to Aprone's Castaways as well.
>
> Don't you think the way they handle turns would be pretty similar if
> these things were handled?
>
> Of course we need units that can carry other units and better ways to
> select and command multiple units at once and even better ways of
> gathering information about your surroundings.
> But I think they'd really start to feel close at that point.
>
> TOC also has an easier time with AI because it's units are set in stone
> whereas TB let's you configure them a lot more.
> TB's AI can get a lot better, but there's a lot of other things on the
> To Do list right now too.
>
> Great feedback, thanks.
> Ian Reed
>
>
>
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