Jason Petho
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Joined: 6/22/2004 From: Terrace, BC, Canada Status: offline
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ORIGINAL: berto I refer to the wishlist thread, where I suggested an explicit hot-seat solitaire (with extreme FOW) option [no response AFAIK] There is a hot-seat option where you can turn on extreme FOW, so I don't understand what you are asking for. Can you clarify? quote:
ORIGINAL: berto games ending in an unpredictable, variable number of turns [no response AFAIK] An interesting idea and one that has been floating around since the Talonsoft days. As a temporary alternative, you can edit to the BTE to extend the game if you wish to play a little longer. No, it isn't the same thing, but does provide some options. quote:
ORIGINAL: berto at game's formal end, having the option to play on [response: edit the save game file. huh? i have to delve into the mysteries of the save game file in order to enable this? when it would be so much easier simply not to abruptly terminate the game at that point?] Yes, it would be much easier to have the option to continue or not. Manually editing the BTE is a temporary alternate solution until something like that could be implemented. If you would like to know how to do so, I can tell you offline. It is simple suggestions like that that are taken note of and added to the Master Wishlist. Reasonably, just because it makes it onto the Master Wishlist doesn't mean it will be implemented anytime soon. quote:
ORIGINAL: berto John Tiller's more recent HPS games have the first two options, and may or may not have the third (I would have to check). Those suggestions (for optional rules!) were not well received within the community, to say the least. Not many liked the idea that the Earth was round when it was first proposed, but the idea was presented anyway. That is the primary purpose of the "wishlist" thread, for people to bring forth their ideas, no matter how off the wall or bizarre they may be. There are a lot of gems out there and that's what I'm looking for. quote:
ORIGINAL: berto Not to mention another forumite's suggestions to overlay more realistic command control onto the game and add to the game's realism. And the subsequent hostile, juvenile response of a few people around here (excepting you, Jason; you are always respectful and polite; but I don't recall your responding to his suggestions either). Two significant changes on my wishlist (yes, I have one too) are an improved command and control structure and improved artillery model. Does everyone like that idea? Nope and I understand the reasons why not. Being a moderator has taught me to let a lot of the hostility and juvenile behavoir wash over, it just isn't worth it to become embroiled in the arguements. Thank you for the kind words. quote:
ORIGINAL: berto The impression I get here is that the CS game community is happy to freeze the game more or less as it's always been, to heck with innovation and offering reasonable new optional rules. Not everyone is open to change, no. On the brightside, many others are open to change and are embracing the new optional rules that have been released so far. Additionally, not everyone uses the game the same as everyone else. May there be other optional rules in the future? Quite possibly, yes. What will they be? Who knows... there isn't anything on the drawing boards right now for new optional rules due to the primary focus being on Modern Wars: Volume I. I am so excited about this release! quote:
ORIGINAL: berto Again, what a turnoff! The Campaign Series of games used to be high up on my list of played, must-buy games. No more. Due to the nature of how some of the threads have played out, yes, I can see how it can be a turn off. I apologize to you for letting things get out of hand. quote:
ORIGINAL: berto Their new DRM policy aside (it sucks), John Tiller Software's imminent new Panzer Battles series (akin to his earlier Campaign Series) is beginning to look like a much more attractive alternative. Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the new DRM policy? Whose policy? quote:
ORIGINAL: berto Choice is good. Nice to have so many other alternatives. Nice to be able to walk away from this forum and take my business elsewhere... Yes, choice is good. Variety is the spice of life. It would be unfortunate to see you go, of course. quote:
ORIGINAL: berto [Please excuse my grumpiness. JT Software's new DRM policy has left me in an especially foul mood today. Where's our cat so I can go kick her too? ] No worries, berto. Jason Petho
< Message edited by Jason Petho -- 12/4/2010 12:45:14 AM >
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