A few minor requests for v1.1

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I understand the devs are currently working towards 1.09 as well as 1.1, so I hope these requests are practical given the workload and limited timeframe...


[ Mods ] With the change to Global Mana slated for 1.1, I would like to request that the current Essence System code and it's functionality remain intact for use by the mod community ( Unless, of course, you devs already plan keep using this code ).

[ Mounts ] IMHO, the +1 combat speed modifier provided by mounts should be replaced with the Sprint modifier ( reduced tactical movement cost ). Yes, this is very easy to mod into the game, but I believe this approach to be more balanced and practical given the current game mechanics.

[ Options ] Split Disable Particle Effects into Video Option toggles for both strategic and tactical modes. This would be nice for those of us with older machines that get better performance during tactical mode, but don't want to further bog down the strategic side of the game...

[ UI ] An option on the Sandbox mode Choose Opponents screen to randomly select x number of opponents as well as min-max options for random generation of faction difficulties.

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

I agree with mounts. It would be much realistic with movement cost modifier as speed also affects on other things. It's quite unrealistic for example that you can shoot one more time with a bow with a horse .

 

I also find it quite odd that there is no randomizer in opponent selection. It wouldn't be too hard to make and it would be very convenient. It would be also good to add option to randomizer to force equal number of kingdoms and empires with players faction counted in.

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

Regarding mounts, I somewhat disagree. It makes sense for combat speed to be increased by being mounted if you're charging, and are using a melee weapon. The game simply does not make those distinctions yet, leading to a bit of silliness. A charge should be an ability granted by mounts, I feel. This could be combined with some variant of the sprint ability as well, or perhaps not. Depends on how balance looks, maybe.

None of the other ideas are relevant to my own interests, though they seem like reasonable ideas to me.

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

I agree on the mounts. They should have more speed, but not combat speed. I think a "Sprint" bonus would be benefitial.

Also, I'd like to request that <Calculate> is applied to "static" things like traits, histories, and buildings (if it hasn't been already in 1.09). This would be huge for the game.