01-30-2011, 01:06 AM
I am considering a play through of the classic scenarios that have been reported as unbalanced, either because of their design as against the AI only, or they are simply unbalanced even if designed for PBEM, with the idea of using EXTREME ASSAULT switched on as the method of "balancer".
My thought is to provide the players with more scenarios that could be used for PBEM. The scenarios would have the scenario renamed to something like "#Sidneys Sideshow (B)", with a line in the description that it must be played using Extreme Assault, along with a scenario file rename.
The "#" would show it is a classic scenario and the (B) would show that it was altered for balance. In the scenario description it will have [must EA](this scenario was altered for balance and must use the Extreme Assault on). An HSL project reissue. :chin:
If the scenario would not play balanced using EA I would not alter the file. If it does it would be renamed and added to the dBASE as a new scenario version "#(B)".
Is it worth the effort?
Should the project be given "important thread" status to stay up in the forums and provide a list of altered scenarios for expanded PBEM selections?
I'm kinda burned out on designing new scenarios and am considering playing individual games, overseeing the H2H area for CS, testing H2H submissions, and working the EA add for balance project.
When I get my wind back I will return to scenario design.
Lastly, before anyone freaks out, I will not touch any scenarios that are not classics. Though, I may look at a custom or two that have not been played in "forever" due to being not balanced. :smoke:
Does anyone see a problem with doing this project?
Or, would it be worth it?
HSL
My thought is to provide the players with more scenarios that could be used for PBEM. The scenarios would have the scenario renamed to something like "#Sidneys Sideshow (B)", with a line in the description that it must be played using Extreme Assault, along with a scenario file rename.
The "#" would show it is a classic scenario and the (B) would show that it was altered for balance. In the scenario description it will have [must EA](this scenario was altered for balance and must use the Extreme Assault on). An HSL project reissue. :chin:
If the scenario would not play balanced using EA I would not alter the file. If it does it would be renamed and added to the dBASE as a new scenario version "#(B)".
Is it worth the effort?
Should the project be given "important thread" status to stay up in the forums and provide a list of altered scenarios for expanded PBEM selections?
I'm kinda burned out on designing new scenarios and am considering playing individual games, overseeing the H2H area for CS, testing H2H submissions, and working the EA add for balance project.
When I get my wind back I will return to scenario design.
Lastly, before anyone freaks out, I will not touch any scenarios that are not classics. Though, I may look at a custom or two that have not been played in "forever" due to being not balanced. :smoke:
Does anyone see a problem with doing this project?
Or, would it be worth it?
HSL