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IDProjectCategoryLast Update
0000319AI War 1 / ClassicSuggestion - New FeaturesOct 5, 2010 12:11 pm
ReporterWinter Born Assigned ToChris_McElligottPark  
Status closedResolutionno change required 
Product Version3.701 
Summary0000319: "Beginner Mode"
DescriptionThis would be a toggle in the game lobby. Could be force disabled if one or both of the AI levels are greater than 3.

In Galaxy view:
"Beginner Mode Map Reveal" Banner in a corner of the map to remind player of special beginner mode.
AI home planets revealed at start
All bonus specials revealed at start (ARS, co-processors, lvl 4 builders, Dyson sphere, Golems, etc.)

Could even reveal the entire map as an alternative to a partial reveal.

This could be an excelent way for new players to see and learn about all the goodies hidden on a map. Would also work in multiplayer to allow veteran players to teach new players quickly, or a team of new players to learn together.
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Dazio

Oct 5, 2010 12:38 am

reporter   ~0000351

This sounds like the 'Complete Visability' fog-of-war options that is already in the game.

Can you take a look at that and see if that's what you are talking about?

Winter Born

Oct 5, 2010 1:48 am

reporter   ~0000355

yep, slaps head and wishes could delete post like in the forums.

only possible saving grace to this post would be a beginner mode toggle in the game lobby which when selected would present a list of recommended beginner settings or automaticaly set several things up for a beginner, like complete visability +100% res, and easier AI opponents.

Lancefighter

Oct 5, 2010 2:20 am

reporter   ~0000357

*shrug* its a matter of preference at that point - I take no pleasure in winning a game where I was hand-held the entire time.. and well, that toggle sounds a lot like hand-holding :\
No scouting, no visibility problems, magical extra resources? (not to mention boring.. er.. easier AI types.)

Winter Born

Oct 5, 2010 3:44 am

reporter   ~0000358

Lancefighter you are and advanced/expert player who has been a member of the forums for almost a year and enslaved the Dyson Gatlings as well. The beginner toggle recommendation list would be a recommendation to be used or not at the players discretion. AI wars has so much depth it is easy to miss useful bits (like my not knowing/remembering the "complete Visability" setting). Easier AI types, AI levels 1-6, support a less painfull, more sucessful, learning curve. A beginner recommendation list/toggle would just be another way to raise awareness of the possible settings available when setting up a game.

Moonshine Fox

Oct 5, 2010 7:06 am

reporter   ~0000360

The danger with these settings is that people will play the game and go "lol boring" since they beat it so easily. That in spite of the game showing a bright neon sign "YOU ARE PLAYING NOOBMODE, DORKY!!" at them.

I personally think this would be more detrimental to the game than add something positive, I'm afraid :(

Winter Born

Oct 5, 2010 12:04 pm

reporter   ~0000387

np, good discussion, as I said above if I could have removed the original post like in the forums I would have :)

Chris_McElligottPark

Oct 5, 2010 12:11 pm

administrator   ~0000388

Closed as per the request. :)

Issue History

Date Modified Username Field Change
Oct 5, 2010 12:33 am Winter Born New Issue
Oct 5, 2010 12:38 am Dazio Note Added: 0000351
Oct 5, 2010 1:48 am Winter Born Note Added: 0000355
Oct 5, 2010 2:20 am Lancefighter Note Added: 0000357
Oct 5, 2010 3:44 am Winter Born Note Added: 0000358
Oct 5, 2010 7:06 am Moonshine Fox Note Added: 0000360
Oct 5, 2010 12:04 pm Winter Born Note Added: 0000387
Oct 5, 2010 12:11 pm Chris_McElligottPark Note Added: 0000388
Oct 5, 2010 12:11 pm Chris_McElligottPark Status new => closed
Oct 5, 2010 12:11 pm Chris_McElligottPark Assigned To => Chris_McElligottPark
Oct 5, 2010 12:11 pm Chris_McElligottPark Resolution open => no change required