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Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 2:29 am
by Commander62890
MrBenn wrote:After a bit of thought, I've decided to drop the ports to neutral 1s, and see how things go. Hopefully this will bring the ports into play a little bit more easily; I'll consider amending the bonus to holding two ports for a +1 bonus, but for now I'll see how things go with lower neutrals.

http://www.fileden.com/files/2009/1/9/2259283/Mexico4.xml

Do you recommend I try this out with a dubs or a trips game? I mean, which gametype would involve more use of the ports?


To be honest, I still don't think ports will be utilized... a 3-neutral bonus for +2 isn't bad, but the fact that they're so easily accessed means they'll be easily broken. I can't be 100% sure, but I don't think a good team will be hitting 3 neutrals on a medium-sized map for a bonus that can be broken easily. I really don't see it. The key here is that the map is too small for neutrals to be of value unless they are easily protected and/or provide a big bonus.


The ports are not easily protected. A team will be wasting their armies by hitting those neutrals, because the other team will immediately break the bonus.


If you're not trying to make a map that's good for team games, then by all means, tell me to shut it! ;)


You can leave it this way to test it out, but I doubt you'll see the results you're looking for in team games.
You need to either make the ports NOT neutral, or keep them at 1 neutral and augment the bonus system.
And it needs to be a big augmentation... Seriously, holding 1 port for +2 or +3 is not out of the question here.

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 11:39 pm
by Bruceswar
Actually I think the ports will be used to break the southern bonuses more than anything. It makes them much more useful!

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 11:57 pm
by Commander62890
Have you tried it yet, Bruce? I made a game, but the neutrals were still 2...


You're right, taking 1,1 neutrals would let you border Sur, which is cool. But I really think we should be looking at making the ports more valuable than that, no?
1,1 against a neutral isn't exactly a picnic when everyone only has a 3 deployment...


There's so many CC maps with neutrals that are never used in team games... IMO it would be great if this map had a port aspect that was crucial to team play.


It's up to Mr. Benn, of course, so if he wants to leave it the way it is, so be it. I certainly don't hear many complaints. I'm just trying give my perspective from a team game point of view... take it or leave it.

It's just that I KNOW that leaving neutrals as 1 and bonuses the way they are is a guarantee that the ports won't be too important in team games. Your call, Mr. Benn. :)

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:18 am
by MrBenn
I don't think the update has gone live... I'm waiting to get confirmation from lack before starting a new batch of games.

Commander62890 , I really do value your input ;-)

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:31 pm
by MrBenn
The update has gone live... let's see how things go now!

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:38 pm
by MrBenn
MrBenn wrote:I'm not sure if there was any serious thoughts into making the ports start neutral - I;d sort of assumed it would be a sensible thing to do... Having said that, I would definitely prefer keeping them in normal play

The options I see are:

a) Leave it as it was before (with no designated neutrals). The downside of this, is that it leaves 37 starting terrs, meaning 2/3p games start with 12 terrs and an extra advantage to whoever starts

b) Make one port on each ocean start neutral (2 neutral armies), and leave the bonus as it is. (although this still means there's a 33% chance of dropping one of the bonuses.

c) Make one port on each ocean start neutral, but change the bonus to +2 for holding all the ports on the same sea

My favourite is probably option C, with the two central ports starting neutral.

MrBenn wrote:After a bit of thought, I've decided to drop the ports to neutral 1s, and see how things go. Hopefully this will bring the ports into play a little bit more easily; I'll consider amending the bonus to holding two ports for a +1 bonus, but for now I'll see how things go with lower neutrals.

http://www.fileden.com/files/2009/1/9/2259283/Mexico4.xml

What I want to know is whether the ports come into play enough at the moment, and whether or not I should amend the port bonuses to those as proposed in option C above...

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:41 pm
by Aaron234
I like the map.Its not one of my favorites but its definitely not one of those maps you can play lazy on. i had one dislike with this board. Occiente is a place i found my self stuck in.I got locked in by 2 players and could not get out. The map keeps you on your toes and i would not change anything.

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 8:31 am
by Blitzaholic
Hi Mr.Benn, I think this would be a unique idea, worth trying, adds another option as well.

c) Make one port on each ocean start neutral, but change the bonus to +2 for holding all the ports on the same sea

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:51 pm
by Sethiroth
Im not sure if I like the + 2 bonus for the spot that only has 2spots to get into it I think it should just be +1 bonus just an idea

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:45 am
by jricart
Sethiroth wrote:Im not sure if I like the + 2 bonus for the spot that only has 2spots to get into it I think it should just be +1 bonus just an idea


I agree!

Overall, the map looks great and game play is really nice!

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 7:43 am
by natty dread
I finally got around to playing this map. I have to say I rather like it. Simple, but not too simple. Good work.

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 5:03 pm
by Victor Sullivan
I agree with natty - good work! I like going for the ports instead of the bonus areas for lolz. It actually won me the game once cuz no one was paying attention lol. I wish they'd be used more, but I think you've done the best you possibly can with them, so bravo for that. Methinks your beta (ß?) period will be over soon ;)

-Sully

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 6:10 pm
by thenobodies80
              Quenching

---The Beta period has concluded for the Mexico Map. All objections have had their time. The Foundry and I hereby brand this map with the Foundry Brand. Let it be known that this map is now ready to be released into live play.

Congratulations MrBenn and fumandomuerte, your shiny new medal are well-earned =D>


Conquer Club, enjoy!
              Image

--thenobodies80

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 6:19 pm
by MrBenn
thenobodies80 wrote:
              Quenching

---The Beta period has concluded for the Mexico Map. All objections have had their time. The Foundry and I hereby brand this map with the Foundry Brand. Let it be known that this map is now ready to be released into live play.

Congratulations MrBenn and fumandomuerte, your shiny new medal are well-earned =D>


Conquer Club, enjoy!
              Image

--thenobodies80

Thank you my friend!

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 6:22 pm
by Victor Sullivan
Congrats, MrBenn! :)

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:12 am
by fumandomuerte
Thanks to Mr. Benn for re-taking the map! He made an amazing job in my humble opinion ;)

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:51 am
by drunkmunky
Hi everyone, not sure if this is something that's come up before but unless I'm reading the map wrong, I think I've found a bug. (really more likely I'm reading it wrong cos it's my first time on the map). And as it's a map bug I wasn't sure if this post should go into this thread or separately into the bug forum under a new topic.

Game 8941584

In this game, I control DF in the centre Val de Anehuac or whatever it is. I ended my assault phase and should've been capable of forting to either Morelos or Edo Mex. as both are controlled by my team mates. I wasn't given the option to fort to Morelos and thus has to fort to Edo Mex. Granted, this is where I was going to fort anyway, but something I thought could possibly be an issue.

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:20 am
by isaiah40
drunkmunky wrote:Hi everyone, not sure if this is something that's come up before but unless I'm reading the map wrong, I think I've found a bug. (really more likely I'm reading it wrong cos it's my first time on the map). And as it's a map bug I wasn't sure if this post should go into this thread or separately into the bug forum under a new topic.

Game 8941584

In this game, I control DF in the centre Val de Anehuac or whatever it is. I ended my assault phase and should've been capable of forting to either Morelos or Edo Mex. as both are controlled by my team mates. I wasn't given the option to fort to Morelos and thus has to fort to Edo Mex. Granted, this is where I was going to fort anyway, but something I thought could possibly be an issue.


Nah, your teammate doesn't own Morelos, only Edo. Mex.

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:32 pm
by AndyDufresne
I've finally got around to playing some games on this map---mostly 1vs1. It's not best for that setting, but I think the games have been fun at least.


--Andy

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:46 am
by drunkmunky
Christ, I thought this was a quads game...

Oh well, shouldn't be playing in the midst of a heavy hangover...bugger (^_^)

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:33 am
by ManBungalow
"Hold any 3 ports for +2"

The wording of that sentence led me to assume that holding all 6 ports would grant +4, which isn't the case. It's not life-changing, but it might be nice to see a re-phrasing (or even just adding "bonus only applies once" underneath), or an XML tweaking, if that's what is needed.

Otherwise, fun map.

Re: MÉXICO [BETA] p1/18 --Sep 11th--

PostPosted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 4:04 pm
by MrBenn
ManBungalow wrote:"Hold any 3 ports for +2"

The wording of that sentence led me to assume that holding all 6 ports would grant +4, which isn't the case. It's not life-changing, but it might be nice to see a re-phrasing (or even just adding "bonus only applies once" underneath), or an XML tweaking, if that's what is needed.

Otherwise, fun map.

Hmmm :-k

It's +2 for any 3... not +2 per 3 nor +2 for every 3... Not sure I really see the need for a change :?