New Game Option-Random Initial Deployment

[jbrettlip]

I think this could be a good variation for people who want to play. Basically after the drop has been executed, instead of all territories starting with 3's, perhaps the armies should be randomly placed. I would suggest a version that starts with 2's before the random stage kicks in and also one that leaves 1's on the board.

I think this would be a fun option, to see you are starting with a 7 or so somewhere, and hoping it borders an enemy!

[ParadiceCity9]

Well, considering that most people on this site at least somewhat care about their scores, this probably won't pass. Though I do like the idea.

[jbrettlip]

true, I just think for 1 v1's it might be more fun than having all 3's and neutral 3's everywhere. Makes the game a little different each time, and the better players could hone a new strategy.

[trapyoung]

maybe, make an option to do Non-Random Initial Deployment, where you can choose where to set armies, maybe hide opponents distribution but reveal where neutrals are. I say hide enemies deployment because it would turn into a CM Freestyle nightmare, waiting last second to deploy armies on territories to create an adv... not sure how this would be implemented or if its even feasible...

[jbrettlip]

I think there are several threads that already are talking about placing armies. THis one is a different option of having them randomly scattered across your assigned territories.

[cicero]

Let's stay on topic re this specific suggestion. Threads on other variants are out there if you care to find them. Initial Troop Deployment *Pending* for example is close to what trapyoung is counter suggesting.

Re this suggestion: Even more randomness at the start means even more likelihood that a game will be decided by luck. Personally not a prospect I'd enjoy - for me there's already more than enough luck with the drop in its current from and the dice.