Problems in demo exist in regular game?

[TruePurple]

Yes I know the numbers can change, thats why I suggested a separate number for the average (current random, average #for the last 4 turns) If the current random is much different from the average you know somethings moved in/out.

But more simple approach could be, the average number resets every time the actual troop amount changes. (observer on the hill top: Damn, I think some troops left/arrived.. now I got to start over)

[Sandman]

Some players also like the excessive mortality of ... mortals, and your incapacity to make choices about how they developp their skills (chosing heroic ability or stats improved with xp), as it gives you more the impression of being a god far from these considerations. Personnally I would have nothing against easier healing, true resurrection spells, more hp for heroes, etc... and would like a lot the ability to make choices for heroes progression, like in all but this one fantasy games. But it seems a large part of the public find perma death, uncurable illnesses and a very poor xp system thematic, so this game will never have the classical RPG charm of MoM/AoW. Just adapt of find another game.

I agree. The harshness of the Dominions universe is a good thing, setting it apart in a genre where healing potions and resurrection are as common as bread.

[TruePurple]

What your replying to has the wrong end of the stick as a response to what I've been saying.

Like I've not made any comments at all for or against not being able to choose heroic ability etc (though it is a bit frustrating when your mage gets attack heroic ability)

Nor did I say anything about true resurrection or more HP for heroes (why would they need that?)

And I said nothing against the XP system. Its fine.

Why put words in my mouth?

But "thematically" disease being permanent is wrong. People often recover from disease. Or they die in short order. Long term ailments that just stick with you and cause trouble is only a common issue with modern medicine keeping you from death despite disease. So often disease should clear up (often leaving behind nasties) or kill the unit within a few months. Perhaps a one use herbal remady can be crafted with nature gems in an attempt to cure disease early.

Also there should be more ways to deal with ailments in general in a world full of magic.. thematically speaking. And practically speaking for a more enjoyable game IMO.

And old age should work better.. not be.. your fine till some magic number then magically get a ton of battle wounds and die within a few years.

Plus imagine.. having a super hard high level spell or other method that could actually manage to try to dispel a curse with cost. BTW, does luck attribute help protect you from curse effect? Does being blessed reduce your chances of being cursed?