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How does this game work in PBEM - 3/15/2012 7:33:06 PM

Mistmatz

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I am wondering how the game works in a PBEM situation?
Specifically since players could reload as often as they want until they found the best solution for any given problem (eg a series of attacks, or breakthroughs scouting the rear area). Can that somehow be prevented or is this part of the design?

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If you gained knowledge through the forum, why not putting it into the AE wiki?

http://witp-ae.wikia.com/wiki/War_in_the_Pacific:_Admiral%27s_Edition_Wiki

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RE: How does this game work in PBEM - 3/15/2012 9:03:33 PM

Walloc

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In short u have valid concerns. In pbem's there is no stopping an opponent from using the methode u describe and gain the advantages it gives.
Problem is, i guess, u could make it harder to cheat, but in the end if ppl wana cheat they will cheat and find a way. Where on a scale do u set the bar with that in mind as a programmer.

As far as i understand there are some sorta safe guards in the server games. Obviously what they are i dont know and i wouldnt think that they would make it public, again for obvious reasons. If any wanted to know what they are, that is. As i have reload in a server game it obviously can be done. Before any out cry i ofc notified my opponent to why and asked if it was fine. He was fine with it. Had to do with faulty/incorrect game information/mechanics.

Many clever ppl have said it before, the best way to avoid cheating is to find an opponent u trust.

Kind regards,

Ramus

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RE: How does this game work in PBEM - 3/15/2012 9:12:42 PM

Mistmatz

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Didn't know about that server option, that sounds like a good enough solution. Thanks for the answer.

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http://witp-ae.wikia.com/wiki/War_in_the_Pacific:_Admiral%27s_Edition_Wiki

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RE: How does this game work in PBEM - 3/15/2012 10:30:01 PM

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So all reload. If you don't for German you have near historical results.

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RE: How does this game work in PBEM - 3/15/2012 11:56:41 PM

Walloc

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Huh?

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RE: How does this game work in PBEM - 3/16/2012 12:00:49 AM

AFV

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I think that means I dont want to play Mike29.

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RE: How does this game work in PBEM - 3/16/2012 1:25:33 AM

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The server option is the way to go. Its simple. If you reload heaps of times and have far fewer saves you will be kicked off it.

It's a little annoying at times with the problems they have had but it is improving and gives you some peace of mind in relation to cheating.

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RE: How does this game work in PBEM - 3/16/2012 2:34:43 AM

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If you reload heaps of times and have far fewer saves you will be kicked off it.