Planet M.U.L.E.
Planet Mule 1 => Planet M.U.L.E. 1 Discussion => Topic started by: rommager on January 15, 2010, 21:21
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Title: Beginner and Standard Modes? Post by: rommager on January 15, 2010, 21:21 This isn't really feedback, but more of a question. Not sure if this question is addressed elsewhere, but if so, then feel free to point me in the right direction. I searched for it, but didn't find it in the forum.
The original game had Beginner, Standard, and Tournament rules, but Planet M.U.L.E. seems to only follow Tournament rules, even in "Training" games. It's not a big deal for me, but having the beginner and standard rules helps to acclimate newbie players to the game a little easier. Beginner - 6 rounds, no land auction, no assay, no Cyrstite, and Pirates stole Smithore, etc. Standard - 12 rounds, no Crystite, assay, Pirates took Smithore, etc. Full details are at: http://strategywiki.org/wiki/M.U.L.E./Getting_Started Did I miss the setting in Planet M.U.L.E., or is it something not yet released? Title: Re: Beginner and Standard Rules? Post by: Big Head Zach on January 16, 2010, 05:24 Right now, the priority is to get the Tournament mode functioning as close to spec as possible. There hasn't been any mention of intent to re-establish the Beginner and Standard modes; with the way video games are presented these days, it might be assumed people are more willing to dive right in, even at the risk of discomfort the first time around.
That, and there's more opportunity for helping newbies out than there was before the intarwebs. Title: Re: Beginner and Standard Rules? Post by: data2008 on January 16, 2010, 18:41 One can use the 'training mode' for 6 or 9 rounds...
Although even in training crystite is 'always on', you could learn quickly how things go by watching the AI full rounds... Title: Re: Beginner and Standard Rules? Post by: Lomgren on January 18, 2010, 02:43 I think reinstating the different modes after Tournament mode is finished/perfected may help the crystite/smithore debate, and the game length debate. People who want smithore to be important can play a Standard game, people who prefer crystite can play a Tournament game. And people who want a short game instead of playing for an hour or two can play a Beginner game.
Just a thought. Title: Re: Beginner and Standard Rules? Post by: data2008 on January 18, 2010, 11:37 yep, we could hardwire those initial settings into original three modes again.
Any opinions? Title: Re: Beginner and Standard Modes? Post by: Intergalactic Mole on January 18, 2010, 16:15 I don't see the harm of it. Perhaps even have a separate high score list for each mode.
Title: Re: Beginner and Standard Modes? Post by: rommager on January 18, 2010, 18:33 Agreed! ;D
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