Re: More Depth? Comp-Mods vs. Hand-Mods

From: casbahcarl@aol.compost (Chuck)

Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Charles Schmidt <schmidt@on-lineplus.net> Wrote:

> I'm afraid you can't seperate those questions, as atleast in the world
> of economic viability. True, a computer mod game will never be able to
> match the sheer flexibility of a hand mod game, atleast I haven't seen a
> computer that can adjudge special actions, flexibility isn't depth.

Charles, we may need to define our terms. To me, flexibility is a
characteristic of depth. A high-depth game is, by my definition, a
high-flexibility game. The more options are possible, the more depth.

> Some incredibly simple games will offer you the most options in that
> area.

Sorry, but you're going to need to explain to me how a low-depth can have high
flexibility.

> Depth is more a detail oriented concept, and no human moderator is going
> to be able to match a computer when it comes to details.

I don't disagree with you. That's why, in my previous message, I made sure to
say that a hand-mod game with <computer assistance> to keep track of the
details will always be a higher depth game than a comp-mod.

Thanks!

Chuck

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Re: More Depth? Comp-Mods vs. Hand-Mods
"Charles Schmidt" <schmidt@on-lineplus.net>
Thu, 15 Jul 1999 00:00:00 +0000