Ironman Mode

from Elemental Forums

Can we please have this option added to the game for those of us that want to make sure that there is no temptation to reload after a devastating loss.

 

 

 

edit: Removed stray it :D

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Yes PLEASE!!!!!

I've kind of made my own Ironman mode using AutoHotKey.  The first thing I did was turn off the autosave.  Then I set up an AutoHotKey script to disable the quick-save keys, and to automatically quick-save every 60 seconds. 

It's not a perfect solution, and you still have to resist manually saving, but it's better than nothing!  :)   

I really really hope the devs add a true Ironman mode!

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

hm yeah i guess it would be a nice little additon and probably not super hard to implement. i think i'd use it if it were available.

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

I think this is a good idea as well. Sometimes the temptation to reload can be hard to resist.  O:)

Reply #4 from Elemental Forums Top

agreed!  Great idea :D

 

I'm just curious how it would be implemented practically.

For example, you do need to be able to save since you can't play an FE game in 1 sitting (generally).

Reply #5 from Elemental Forums Top

ironman modes typically remove the "save" from the menu and replace it with a "save & exit". they usually also overwrite the single save automatically (for example after every action you take), so if the game crashes, you can restart close to the point where it crashed.

Reply #6 from Elemental Forums Top

I never ever reload. Its like smoking. Just stop. Tell yourself that there is NO reload. Never negotiate with yourself (oh, I had such bad luck, just one reload). 

Only reasons for reload:

 

1. Game crashes

2. Serious misclick (your kid hits end-turn while you are opening a beer)