Balanced Systems for KOTH games and other

Phoenix-D · #1 February 10th, 2004, 10:30 PM

The big planets gain more benefit from Robotoid factories.

Shrapnel · #2 February 10th, 2004, 10:32 PM

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Originally posted by Atrocities:
Just a quick question to Shrapnel, are you just a new member, or are you connected to Shrapnel Games?

The avatar name you using is interesting.

Just a new member. Shrapnel as a username sounded good

Asmala · #3 February 10th, 2004, 10:33 PM

Great mod, thanks Geo.

Bigger planets benefit more from bonus facilities and population bonuses.

Atrocities · #4 February 10th, 2004, 10:37 PM

I can only speak for myself, when I played my KOTH game my start was horrible. I lost more than half of my ships that were sent through the SM BH, and those that did make it needed to be repaired. Often I would loose ALL of my colony ships, and that was a major factor in my ability to research as the worlds that I did colonize were dedicated to mineral production. And they were NOT good mineral planets.

Needless to say my opponent had a fantastic gold mine home system and surrounding. I think he was being kind to let me play for as long as I did.

A balanced mapping system for KOTH is a must. However, the map editor is, needs to be improved dramatically before we can achieve quick balanced maps.

primitive · #5 February 10th, 2004, 11:19 PM

Nice mod Geo

Would be interested in playing a (but not every) game with it.

Truth is I am pretty satisfied with the Tesco brand of maps. Sure, they are not all of the same quality, but they make exploring a bit more exciting, and gives you the oportunity to gamble a bit with your colony tech/athmosphere. You can take the safe route and go Rock/None or you can be brave. Sometimes it even pays off

Master Belisarius · #6 February 11th, 2004, 01:26 AM

Thanks Geo! Like Atrocities, I think taht this MOD is a must be for KOTH games (and probably rated games too).
Thanks again!

DavidG · #7 February 11th, 2004, 01:29 AM

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Originally posted by Atrocities:

A balanced mapping system for KOTH is a must.

I disagree. While it may be a nice option for those that want it, if it becomes the default i will likely not rejoin KOTH. Starting behind a blackhole as you did is very unusual. And imaging what a great game it would be if you won. Some of my best games were those were at one point I was at a disadvantage and struggled through and won.
For me knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that there will be one and only one breathable planet in the next system makes the game less exciting. Heck I don't even like the 'no ruins' rule. This too takes away some of the excitment. finding ruins is fun.

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Yeah, you could say that's part of the game and the luck of the draw and all

That's part of the game and the luck of the draw and all.