Abysian Yes, Black Forest No

[Bowlingballhead]

You know... I know why Saber Cherry of all people, whose work with categorizing is so useful for modders and scenario builders, would want all of these powers listed and marked. I have to say I disagree, though. Call me crazy, but I thought it was darned cool when I first started playing the game that I had to read the flavor text of the units, because you could never REALLY be sure what was there for looks and what was describing an actual power!

[PvK]

There is something to that. I quite enjoy the "not knowing" aspect too, which is why I don't go reading and memorizing most of the spreadsheets fans have made. It's nice not knowing what's out there, because it makes it more unique when new things are found, and with so much stuff, new things are constantly being found, even after months and months of play.

There is an interesting tension between the intrigue of wondering how things work, and curiosity.

PvK

While I enjoy finding things out and finding out what works with what, part of the 'learning curve' of Dominions 2 is the fact that there is so much of this 'explore' aspect. I believe there should be some things that should be exploration, while other things should be referenced.

That is why there is such an effort to make the learning curve less harsh by certain members for ourselves (because we're crazy) and for others (so they don't keep asking the same questions over and over). I'd be more inclined to leave out certain 'fun' things while giving the players a base knowledge so they can plan their pretender/nation easier.

Another aspect of the exploration is the fact that SP and MP are so different, which allows 2 levels of exploration.

[Saber Cherry]

Originally posted by Kristoffer O:
Shame on you!

Now Illwinter hates me!!! :cries:

[Psitticine]

Careful! You'll get your ears soggy and they might wilt!