No Feudal for N00bs [Done]
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- natty dread
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Re: No Feudal for N00bs
Hmm, I started a couple of feudal games just to see if NR:s would join... so far all people joining have higher rank than me! (then again that's not a big accomplishment is it
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jammyjames
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Re: No Feudal for N00bs
bombardment, conquest... a heck of a load of different numbered neutrals, for an inexperienced risker its confusing as hell...MeDeFe wrote:Feudal is green.
And how is it not a straightforward map?

- obliterationX
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Re: No Feudal for N00bs
To start with, you're not getting too much of a biased drop on Feudal, and when the game initiates, the n00b can feel free to attack at will, conquer territories (woop, conquering, that's what the n00b is here for
) and not have anything too disastrous happen, too quickly. That's my reasoning as to why Feudal seems like such an attractive map to n00bs, because of the fact it's easily started, played, and continued later. However, the fact there is an underlying master strategy to victory on this map is why you will rarely see a n00b emerge with a points gain from such a game. However, when a n00b loses on Feudal, you'll rarely see them disheartened, and the fact they know the basics on a playable map gives them the confidence to pursue a CC career.
I can see the fun value going down for n00bs if this was placed on the block list, but, of course, if you're targetting farming over fun, then I see no reason why lack and team would not block this map. Merely because some players (who can be easily punished in any case) take advantage of the ?s, doesn't mean the fun value should be ruined for the ?s who would most likely enjoy a good game of Feudal. There is a reason why this map wasn't blocked in the first place -- because n00bs enjoy playing it!
As I say, on the face of it, Feudal is very decieving. It looks easy, and the concept would appear simple to the new players. No doubt lies in my mind that the n00bs enjoy playing, but the fact farming prevails unfortunately means Feudal may be blocked from their join list.
I can see the fun value going down for n00bs if this was placed on the block list, but, of course, if you're targetting farming over fun, then I see no reason why lack and team would not block this map. Merely because some players (who can be easily punished in any case) take advantage of the ?s, doesn't mean the fun value should be ruined for the ?s who would most likely enjoy a good game of Feudal. There is a reason why this map wasn't blocked in the first place -- because n00bs enjoy playing it!
As I say, on the face of it, Feudal is very decieving. It looks easy, and the concept would appear simple to the new players. No doubt lies in my mind that the n00bs enjoy playing, but the fact farming prevails unfortunately means Feudal may be blocked from their join list.
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jammyjames
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Re: No Feudal for N00bs
okay then X, i have thought of an idea to cure all fuedal problems... block them from 4 and 5 player fuedal games... thats all thats needed. they can still play fuedal farming free and we can play our loved game..... simple..
i think im a genius, im a PC, and windows 7 was my idea!!
i think im a genius, im a PC, and windows 7 was my idea!!

- obliterationX
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Re: No Feudal for N00bs
jammyjames wrote:okay then X, i have thought of an idea to cure all fuedal problems... block them from 4 and 5 player fuedal games... thats all thats needed. they can still play fuedal farming free and we can play our loved game..... simple..
i think im a genius, im a PC, and windows 7 was my idea!!
- lackattack
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Re: No Feudal for N00bs
Even though New Recruits seem to enjoy it, I've restricted Feudal Wars to curb abuse.
EDIT: I also revised the list of restricted maps and opened up a number of newer, simple maps.
EDIT: I also revised the list of restricted maps and opened up a number of newer, simple maps.
Re: No Feudal for N00bs [Done]
why are you a question mark now?
that would be a cool option....to hide your rank from people!
that would be a cool option....to hide your rank from people!
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slowreactor
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Re: No Feudal for N00bs [Done]
HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH!

- lackattack
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Re: No Feudal for N00bs [Done]
I was testing the map restrictionsronc8649 wrote:why are you a question mark now?
Re: No Feudal for N00bs [Done]
I'm wondering where his chef's hat is? 
- Ace Rimmer
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Re: No Feudal for N00bs
lackattack wrote:Even though New Recruits seem to enjoy it, I've restricted Feudal Wars to curb abuse.
EDIT: I also revised the list of restricted maps and opened up a number of newer, simple maps.
Thanks for getting that done, Lack!
Is there an updated list that you are keeping with the restricted maps?
Jake
Re: No Feudal for N00bs [Done]
But were you really a sarge before your testing? ...... hmmmm.......lackattack wrote:I was testing the map restrictionsronc8649 wrote:why are you a question mark now?
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jammyjames
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Re: No Feudal for N00bs [Done]
Yeah, see how long it takes someone to shout "cheat!"jammyjames wrote:lack make yourself conqueror... just for a bit of fun
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jammyjames
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Re: No Feudal for N00bs [Done]
Premier2k wrote:Yeah, see how long it takes someone to shout "cheat!"jammyjames wrote:lack make yourself conqueror... just for a bit of fun

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Re: No Feudal for N00bs
Do you have a list of these maps?lackattack wrote:Even though New Recruits seem to enjoy it, I've restricted Feudal Wars to curb abuse.
EDIT: I also revised the list of restricted maps and opened up a number of newer, simple maps.
Re: No Feudal for N00bs
lackattack wrote:Even though New Recruits seem to enjoy it, I've restricted Feudal Wars to curb abuse.
EDIT: I also revised the list of restricted maps and opened up a number of newer, simple maps.
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Re: No Feudal for N00bs
lackattack wrote:Even though New Recruits seem to enjoy it, I've restricted Feudal Wars to curb abuse.
EDIT: I also revised the list of restricted maps and opened up a number of newer, simple maps.
Nice......thanks Lack.

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