A sandbox for better understanding the game mechanics
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:30 am
I was wondering how a few things worked in the game, but didn't really want to ask --- instead I wanted to get answers for myself.
I then realized how easy this is to do:
(1) Turn off FOW (for the player).
(2) Turn off AI.
(3) You may want to turn off retreats if you are experimenting with combat dynamics.
(4) Start a game. Set up the desired situation you want for Side A. Run turns if necessary or, at least, save the game.
(5) Go back to the menu.
(6) Load the same game, but now choose the other side.
(7) Set up whatever you want to test.
(8) Run your turn.
(9) Go back to #4 and repeat.
In short, you can easily hot seat the game such that you the player have total control. An excellent way to understand the basic mechanics.
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Now, its off to upgrade 1.04!
I then realized how easy this is to do:
(1) Turn off FOW (for the player).
(2) Turn off AI.
(3) You may want to turn off retreats if you are experimenting with combat dynamics.
(4) Start a game. Set up the desired situation you want for Side A. Run turns if necessary or, at least, save the game.
(5) Go back to the menu.
(6) Load the same game, but now choose the other side.
(7) Set up whatever you want to test.
(8) Run your turn.
(9) Go back to #4 and repeat.
In short, you can easily hot seat the game such that you the player have total control. An excellent way to understand the basic mechanics.
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Now, its off to upgrade 1.04!