Re: Olympia discussion points

From: chuk@giskard.acns.nwu.edu (Chuk Craig)

Date: Fri, 06 Mar 1992 22:21:47 +0000

Rob McNeur writes
> Greetings all Olympians
>
>
> 1) Drop the players faction from the report. This means that the actual
>    groups become more anonymous (as most groups are) and
>    allows more scheming and intrigue to occur with a general increase in
>    excitement all round.
>    To find the faction any group belongs to would be a good use of the
>   observation skill and allows spies to become more interesting and valuable.
>

I think you should only drop it if the unit in question has stealth.  I also
think that you should only see the other units in your area if one of the
following occurs:
	They do something spectacular, i.e., are in combat, cast a visible
		spell, or are building something.
	They interact directly with you.
	You use the explore command.

> 2) Remove the "Posted By" section of posted signs. This again relates to 1)
>    above. If factions are no longer displayed, then this may become a
>    non-issue.

Again, I think this should only come into play if the unit that puts up the
sign has stealth.  And the observer could counteract stealth with observation.

chuk

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References

Olympia discussion points
rob@ccc.govt.nz (Rob McNeur)
Fri, 06 Mar 1992 17:04:20 +0000

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Olympia discussion points
rob@ccc.govt.nz (Rob McNeur)
Fri, 06 Mar 1992 17:04:20 +0000