Re: War of the Dark God (advanced vs. basic version)

From: lademark@get2net.dk (Niels Lademark)

Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 11:39:36 +0000

Hi Jon

Yep even though the basic game allows for tons of possiblities there
are actually quite a few limitations compared to the original game.

I noticed that Morten Larsen had updated his site at
http://www.pbem.dk in response to this thread. He opens for the
possibility for reintroducing the ability to hiding due to popular
demand :-).

Actually he vouch for a "sneak" order. As I understand it it is
basically a move order except your trolls/high elven archers/black
snakemen move hidden and hence slower. Should prevent players fom
forgetting to "unhide".

I for one applause both the initiative and the speedy reaction.

Niels Lademark

"Jon Steer" <jon@da-group.co.uk> wrote in message news:<1017061251.14821.0@eurus.uk.clara.net>...
> Hi Niels,
>
> I'd forgotton just how many differences there were between the two versions!
>
> Just been looking back at one of the advanced games where I played the High
> Elves, got severely beaten by the Trolls, wonder who was playing them, eh
> Niels....
>
> The tactics of the advanced version add a lot to the battles and provide a
> lot more possibilities, didn't really get time to get used to them as new
> tactics were been introduced throughout the alpha test. Don't think I had
> that many mass units left when the last round of tactics updates came into
> play...
>
> The economy controls, taxes and villeinage, also allowed nations to be more
> diverse and opened up more ways of playing a particular nation. Been able to
> over tax your population mercilessly so you could afford a few more troops
> (as long as you didn't mind some of your population running off and
> leaving... ) was a great help.
>
> Sub-positions definately added a lot too, great for maximising the range of
> strike spells and required a lot more thought when planning forays into
> enemy territory...
>
> Like I said I'd forgotton how big the difference was, especially after
> thoroughly enjoying all the basic games I've been involved in. Oh well, I'm
> hoping for a return of the advanced game at some point....
>
> Jon
>
>
> "Niels Lademark" <lademark@get2net.dk> wrote in message
> news:2f5088f1.0203210702.bb38efb@posting.google.com...
> > Hi
> >
> > The current installment of War of the Dark God is a basic version. It
> > follows that there must be/have exited an advanced version.
> >
> > Currently no mention of future plans for an advanced WDG scenario can
> > be found at http://www.pbem.dk.
> >
> > I would like to ask veteran WDG players what they miss the most in the
> > basic version compared to the advanced.
> >
> > IIRC the main differences are:
> >
> > No subpositions within hexes
> > No hide order (I miss that one) and the monster can still hide (Unfair
> > :-).
> > No ships units (sea lanes are used instead)
> > You cannot build roads or bridges
> > You cannot change your tax rate
> > You cannot change villeinage rate
> > Unit do not rebel if upkeep is not met they merely disappear
> > Reaction and tactics are reduced to a single order
> > A transfer order to transfer resources directly between nations (at a
> > cost) was implemented.
> >
> > Personally I miss the hide order the most. Sub-positions had a major
> > impact on the game because it affects the rules for blocking and the
> > possible locations of cities, caves, mines and castles. So although I
> > miss sub-positions (to avoid enemies and pick my favourite terrain) I
> > acknowledge that you can hardly keep them and call the game "basic".
> >
> > Any other views on this?
> >
> >
> > Niels Lademark

References

War of the Dark God (advanced vs. basic version)
lademark@get2net.dk (Niels Lademark)
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 15:02:24 +0000
Re: War of the Dark God (advanced vs. basic version)
"Jon Steer" <jon@da-group.co.uk>
Mon, 25 Mar 2002 13:00:54 +0000