I don't know about you but I feel like I have been waiting for something like this for 2000 years at least:
http://www.turnopia.com/
Quote from: Gusington on June 01, 2012, 12:09:17 PM
I don't know about you but I feel like I have been waiting for something like this for 2000 years at least:
http://www.turnopia.com/
You need to spend some time unplugged.
Between your steampunk addiction and chariot racing withdrawal, you're missing out on some good non-electronic fun.
If I unplugged I wouldn't be able to play Qvadriga or collect phat lootz.
Quote from: Gusington on June 01, 2012, 12:14:00 PM
If I unplugged I wouldn't be able to play Qvadriga or collect phat lootz.
You're hopeless.
Quote from: LongBlade on June 01, 2012, 12:12:08 PM
Quote from: Gusington on June 01, 2012, 12:09:17 PM
I don't know about you but I feel like I have been waiting for something like this for 2000 years at least:
http://www.turnopia.com/
You need to spend some time unplugged.
Between your steampunk addiction and chariot racing withdrawal, you're missing out on some good non-electronic fun.
Don't listen to him Gus.... that way lays madness...
Cool.
Quote from: Gusington on June 01, 2012, 12:09:17 PM
I don't know about you but I feel like I have been waiting for something like this for 2000 years at least:
http://www.turnopia.com/
Nice find Gus!
Yeah interesting eh? I used to love the chariot racing in Centurion. I am going to make a point to check this out. Seems fresh and new. I also like that the player can sign up with different 'sponsors' and also get different types of chariots and horses.
Can you buy wheel blade upgrades?
^Actually...I think you may be able to. Part of the game appears to be trying to take out your competition.
It's out... who's trying it first???
JD ? ;)
There's a demo too... just played to races died both times.... dragged to death and run over....
lol - it's not really my cup of tea
QuoteI understand that this is going to be a 1 player game. Are there any thoughts as to adding a multi-player option to the game? Indeed, would this be possible?
Multiplayer has been a possibility since the development began. However, when the single player racing system was done the most important additional feature was a campaign, which later grew until it actually became the core of the game. Multiplayer is still a desired feature, but it would need a huge effort to make it possible because this kind of game requires some special features: dedicated servers, simultaneous turn playing, variable number of opponents, fast turn pacing. But if people connect with the racing system, this is a future task I would like to try.
http://www.wargamer.com/article/3494/interview-qvadriga-developer-interview
LOL, MP is not a desired feature with this kind of game it's a necessary feature especially if the inspiration is the classic AH Circus Maximus - who would play that solitaire? And 'huge effort' because of "dedicated servers, simultaneous turn playing, variable number of opponents, fast turn pacing"???? What the heck, the game is sold via Slitherine they have servers for such turn based games and the server based PbEM works great in other games. And this server based PbEM naturally allows simultaneous turn playing, variable number of opponents etc.. I don't get it...this may be a good game but it could have been awesome for the boardgame fans just by making it a MP game.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on March 04, 2014, 12:25:19 PM
lol - it's not really my cup of tea
or Combat Mission, or Gary Grigsbys catalogue, goddamit i wish i could remember more!!!
No - I am actually being serious now
Bugger - couldn't resist!
lol - just kidding - this seriously isn't my bag
I liked the game during beta, it has transformed into a more full fledged product compared to the initial beta versions, which seems to have been nearly identical to a free variant of the game that was available on the internet.
I intended to write a review or impressions, but I haven't played the final version of the beta, as the beta was officially over and then another small patch came along. Beta testers also only get a discount instead of a full game. I'm not sure why, it's one of the areas where Matrix and Slitherine have significantly different policies: Matrix tends to give a full release version to testers, Slitherine just gives a 50% or so discount for some reason.
So what's the verdict on this? I played the demo, which was ok, but not good enough to get me to shell out 20 clams, but it seems to me the real depth (if there is any) would be in the campaign.
Is there enough more to the full version vs. the demo to make it worth the price?
Quote from: ComradeP on March 04, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
I liked the game during beta, it has transformed into a more full fledged product compared to the initial beta versions, which seems to have been nearly identical to a free variant of the game that was available on the internet.
I intended to write a review or impressions, but I haven't played the final version of the beta, as the beta was officially over and then another small patch came along. Beta testers also only get a discount instead of a full game. I'm not sure why, it's one of the areas where Matrix and Slitherine have significantly different policies: Matrix tends to give a full release version to testers, Slitherine just gives a 50% or so discount for some reason.
Not recently...Matrix also usually just gives coupons nowadays too....
Quote from: JudgeDredd on March 04, 2014, 01:58:18 PM
lol - just kidding - this seriously isn't my bag
Just can't buy your story.....you'll likely own by the weekend:)
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on March 04, 2014, 06:47:08 PM
Quote from: ComradeP on March 04, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
I liked the game during beta, it has transformed into a more full fledged product compared to the initial beta versions, which seems to have been nearly identical to a free variant of the game that was available on the internet.
I intended to write a review or impressions, but I haven't played the final version of the beta, as the beta was officially over and then another small patch came along. Beta testers also only get a discount instead of a full game. I'm not sure why, it's one of the areas where Matrix and Slitherine have significantly different policies: Matrix tends to give a full release version to testers, Slitherine just gives a 50% or so discount for some reason.
Not recently...Matrix also usually just gives coupons nowadays too....
Not necessarily - I got a coupon for a free copy of Lock 'n Load Heroes of Stalingrad despite having to drop out of the beta last June because of my health.
Again..what's missing is MP...it would be perfect for a quick shot game...let me see what's the situation, I give my orders..send it to the server...get back the the next turn...see what my friends did...give my orders....etc..
Quote from: tgb on March 04, 2014, 07:03:17 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on March 04, 2014, 06:47:08 PM
Quote from: ComradeP on March 04, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
I liked the game during beta, it has transformed into a more full fledged product compared to the initial beta versions, which seems to have been nearly identical to a free variant of the game that was available on the internet.
I intended to write a review or impressions, but I haven't played the final version of the beta, as the beta was officially over and then another small patch came along. Beta testers also only get a discount instead of a full game. I'm not sure why, it's one of the areas where Matrix and Slitherine have significantly different policies: Matrix tends to give a full release version to testers, Slitherine just gives a 50% or so discount for some reason.
Not recently...Matrix also usually just gives coupons nowadays too....
Not necessarily - I got a coupon for a free copy of Lock 'n Load Heroes of Stalingrad despite having to drop out of the beta last June because of my health.
Well almost free... My coupon paid for the boxed version of the game..... but I had to pay fer the shipping... Never had to do that before..... :P
Quote from: Barthheart on March 04, 2014, 07:21:22 PM
Quote from: tgb on March 04, 2014, 07:03:17 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on March 04, 2014, 06:47:08 PM
Quote from: ComradeP on March 04, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
I liked the game during beta, it has transformed into a more full fledged product compared to the initial beta versions, which seems to have been nearly identical to a free variant of the game that was available on the internet.
I intended to write a review or impressions, but I haven't played the final version of the beta, as the beta was officially over and then another small patch came along. Beta testers also only get a discount instead of a full game. I'm not sure why, it's one of the areas where Matrix and Slitherine have significantly different policies: Matrix tends to give a full release version to testers, Slitherine just gives a 50% or so discount for some reason.
Not recently...Matrix also usually just gives coupons nowadays too....
Not necessarily - I got a coupon for a free copy of Lock 'n Load Heroes of Stalingrad despite having to drop out of the beta last June because of my health.
Well almost free... My coupon paid for the boxed version of the game..... but I had to pay fer the shipping... Never had to do that before..... :P
Me, too, but I don't consider it a big deal. We COULD have just gotten the digital version, which would have been 100% free, but that meant leaving $15 on the table.
Quote from: tgb on March 04, 2014, 07:38:23 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on March 04, 2014, 07:21:22 PM
Quote from: tgb on March 04, 2014, 07:03:17 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on March 04, 2014, 06:47:08 PM
Quote from: ComradeP on March 04, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
I liked the game during beta, it has transformed into a more full fledged product compared to the initial beta versions, which seems to have been nearly identical to a free variant of the game that was available on the internet.
I intended to write a review or impressions, but I haven't played the final version of the beta, as the beta was officially over and then another small patch came along. Beta testers also only get a discount instead of a full game. I'm not sure why, it's one of the areas where Matrix and Slitherine have significantly different policies: Matrix tends to give a full release version to testers, Slitherine just gives a 50% or so discount for some reason.
Not recently...Matrix also usually just gives coupons nowadays too....
Not necessarily - I got a coupon for a free copy of Lock 'n Load Heroes of Stalingrad despite having to drop out of the beta last June because of my health.
Well almost free... My coupon paid for the boxed version of the game..... but I had to pay fer the shipping... Never had to do that before..... :P
Me, too, but I don't consider it a big deal. We COULD have just gotten the digital version, which would have been 100% free, but that meant leaving $15 on the table.
Yeah, I guess it's not much, $7, but it still irks me because all of the other titles I've help beta test with them, 5 or 6, have been completely free and automatic, not some coupon that expires....
tgb: you should probably see the game as a game to relax with a race or two at the time, like playing a match or two in a sports game. Races are over fairly quickly and in the campaign you get the feeling you're always doing something meaningful because you're working towards establishing a reputation. Like most sports games in my opinion, replayability comes from being able to play a different match/race that will be quite different from the previous one even though it's on the same or a similar field/track.
Qvadriga also includes one random event for every race to keep things interesting. Your charioteer or his horses might be drugged, there might be wrecks on the track from a previous race, your rival charioteers might have a fight, the crowd might throw objects at you if you move into the outer lanes.
Nearly winning or winning (not sure if you can continue or if it goes back to the main menu like in the beta) the campaign leads to a level selection mode of sorts as you have plenty of cash to move from circus to circus and region to region to visit every location.
If you have at least some interest in chariot racing and would like to add a casual game that skill requires you to think to your collection, it's worth it I'd say.
If you are not really interested in chariot racing and either prefer a deep, intellectually stimulating experience or have enough casual games, the game probably isn't for you.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on March 04, 2014, 06:48:06 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on March 04, 2014, 01:58:18 PM
lol - just kidding - this seriously isn't my bag
Just can't buy your story.....you'll likely own by the weekend:)
Nope - I will disappoint you all this time...sorry, and maybe it makes me a shallow gamer, but this looks diabolical for a game in 2014. Sorry - but this wouldn't have looked out of place on my Amiga 500 back in 1990.
I totally understand a new programmer coming into the business and starting out like this - but I'm not buying a game that looks and plays as this does. I think I read here about a boardgame this is based on? If so, then I can see why some people might buy it a lot like some people were perhaps put off with the look and play style of Conflict of Heroes or Heroes of Stalingrad...but this is neither a subject I'm interested in or a style I'm interested in.
Harsh - I know...and I apologise to the developer. I'm sure he's put many, many hours of love into it.
I'm definitely keeping my money in my pocket!
Quote from: ComradeP on March 04, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
I liked the game during beta, it has transformed into a more full fledged product compared to the initial beta versions, which seems to have been nearly identical to a free variant of the game that was available on the internet.
I intended to write a review or impressions, but I haven't played the final version of the beta, as the beta was officially over and then another small patch came along. Beta testers also only get a discount instead of a full game. I'm not sure why, it's one of the areas where Matrix and Slitherine have significantly different policies: Matrix tends to give a full release version to testers, Slitherine just gives a 50% or so discount for some reason.
In all my beta testing, I did not get full discount. (LnL, Allied Corps, Flashpoint)
Howcome you guys get LnL for free?
Quote from: jomni on March 05, 2014, 03:05:01 AM
Quote from: ComradeP on March 04, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
I liked the game during beta, it has transformed into a more full fledged product compared to the initial beta versions, which seems to have been nearly identical to a free variant of the game that was available on the internet.
I intended to write a review or impressions, but I haven't played the final version of the beta, as the beta was officially over and then another small patch came along. Beta testers also only get a discount instead of a full game. I'm not sure why, it's one of the areas where Matrix and Slitherine have significantly different policies: Matrix tends to give a full release version to testers, Slitherine just gives a 50% or so discount for some reason.
In all my beta testing, I did not get full discount. (LnL, Allied Corps, Flashpoint)
Howcome you guys get LnL for free?
Erik indicated that the amount of the credit toward LnL would depend on your level of activity during the beta - reporting bugs, answering questions, spreading the word,etc. Perhaps that's the difference.
QuoteIn all my beta testing, I did not get full discount. (LnL, Allied Corps, Flashpoint)
Odd. Maybe they were mostly run from the Slitherine side? Allied Corps would, I expect, be primarily Slitherine.
In all the Matrix NDA/Tester Agreements that I have signed, a free copy after testing was mentioned I believe.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on March 05, 2014, 02:45:47 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on March 04, 2014, 06:48:06 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on March 04, 2014, 01:58:18 PM
lol - just kidding - this seriously isn't my bag
Just can't buy your story.....you'll likely own by the weekend:)
Nope - I will disappoint you all this time...sorry, and maybe it makes me a shallow gamer, but this looks diabolical for a game in 2014. Sorry - but this wouldn't have looked out of place on my Amiga 500 back in 1990.
I totally understand a new programmer coming into the business and starting out like this - but I'm not buying a game that looks and plays as this does. I think I read here about a boardgame this is based on? If so, then I can see why some people might buy it a lot like some people were perhaps put off with the look and play style of Conflict of Heroes or Heroes of Stalingrad...but this is neither a subject I'm interested in or a style I'm interested in.
Harsh - I know...and I apologise to the developer. I'm sure he's put many, many hours of love into it.
I'm definitely keeping my money in my pocket!
You stayed rightfully strong in not purchasing wif so I do think you have the power to stay away from this too:)
Quote from: ComradeP on March 05, 2014, 03:23:42 AM
QuoteIn all my beta testing, I did not get full discount. (LnL, Allied Corps, Flashpoint)
Odd. Maybe they were mostly run from the Slitherine side? Allied Corps would, I expect, be primarily Slitherine.
In all the Matrix NDA/Tester Agreements that I have signed, a free copy after testing was mentioned I believe.
All the betas I participated with matrix over the last year or so have only resulted in discounts on the games. Prior to that, I did receive some free ones for my testing. Like some folks mentioned it could have to do with level of participation, which seems fair since some folks might just join betas to get free games versus really help test. Plus it seems they have increased the number of public testers so maybe they can't afford it as much as when they only had small groups.
Re WiF
I still look over at the forums now and again and look fondly at the graphic set - but it still looks like an unfinished "premium" product at the moment.
It almost sapped all my strength to not purchase it. Thankfully, the community there helped. ;D
Quote from: JudgeDredd on March 05, 2014, 05:34:57 AM
Re WiF
I still look over at the forums now and again and look fondly at the graphic set - but it still looks like an unfinished "premium" product at the moment.
It almost sapped all my strength to not purchase it. Thankfully, the community there helped. ;D
Yep, my biggest wasted purchase (although a gift) of 2013.... Big mistake! It is part of the reason I have been more cautious with my purchases since then.
QuoteAll the betas I participated with matrix over the last year or so have only resulted in discounts on the games. Prior to that, I did receive some free ones for my testing. Like some folks mentioned it could have to do with level of participation, which seems fair since some folks might just join betas to get free games versus really help test. Plus it seems they have increased the number of public testers so maybe they can't afford it as much as when they only had small groups.
I joined beta testing teams early on in the beta, at least before they became more "public", so maybe that's the difference.
You know what I think is a bit ironic.
Given Matrix "knows best", I find it hilarious that one of the few times they release a demo it does the game more harm than good.
I read somewhere someone thinking the exact same thing - that the demo didn't do the game justice and it seems he was correct. The demo showed me a very, very light, rather limited, single race experience with what seemed to be downright backward "thinking" in a game.
As it happens, from what I've been reading, there's a campaign and money involved - along with a much deeper experience than that displayed by the demo.
Lets be totally honest here - Matrix don't release a demo for complex (read costly) games because they want people to stump the money up to realise it isn't their cup of tea/isn't finished/isn't worth it. By not releasing demos for more complex (costly) games, they're simply hoping peoples intrigue will get the better of them and they'll get the cash anyway.
The demo for this was poor and as such I didn't buy. Am I likely to buy now I know different? Nope - because I'm not convinced it's something I would be into...but by releasing a bad demo, they've actually encountered the same effect they think they're avoiding by not releasing demos.
The only demo that does a game any harm is a bad demo - regardless of cost/complexity/depth.
Sorry - I guess some people would say that's a rather unfortunate, naive and negative attitude but it just made me chuckle internally a bit.
Only gone and bought this now based on this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heLkoUmj79M&feature=youtu.be
Quote from: JudgeDredd on March 07, 2014, 10:14:45 AM
Only gone and bought this now based on this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heLkoUmj79M&feature=youtu.be
LOL! Crap if you bought what hope have I of holding out..... :P
Yeah - :-\ - Superb video explaining things.
Matrix need to address demos - do's and don't and think a bit more about it. The demo for this was total garbage and showed nothing that the video showed.
Interesting Judge, I haven't really followed what happened around release so I didn't know there was even a demo, but if it sucks then I agree it does more harm than good. It is in essence "a very light game" in terms of how you could move around, but if you treat the game like that you won't be winning.
Quote from: Gusington on June 01, 2012, 12:57:49 PM
Yeah interesting eh? I used to love the chariot racing in Centurion. I am going to make a point to check this out. Seems fresh and new. I also like that the player can sign up with different 'sponsors' and also get different types of chariots and horses.
I loved Centurion, but didn't like the chariot racing mini-game at all. Mainly because I sucked at it.
After watching Das' videos on the game, I'm probably gonna pick it up soon after my latest Football Manager stint. The campaign facet sold it for me. The $20 price tag makes it a much easier decision.
Believe it or not I have no real interest in this game right now...it was different for me two years ago!
I'm the guy who posted at Matrix that the demo does more harm than good. Das' videos are excellent (he has a second one up now that features an exciting race). Matrix would be well-served to do a new demo that included part of the campaign (perhaps only one region), since the demo makes this look like a casual game for mobile platforms, and it's anything but.
Banzai Cat, I've often wondered if it was possible to win the mini-games in Centurion. Often, I seemed to have destroyed the enemy ship in the naval battle and...lost.
To be honest I don't remember if I won the Centurion minigames...but I do remember loving the overall game a lot.
The battles in Centurion were the most fun. I liked the gladitorial combat also, and the naval battles next. My least favorite was, of course, the chariot races. I always came in last place, no matter how much bribery or cheating I engaged in. So I learned to love it anyway sans chariots.
The diplomacy side of things was fun, too, even if totally scripted. The Cleopatra seduction was one of those "Ah-HA" moments in 1990 gaming.
..if the river barge is rockin, don't come knocking.
Those graphics blew me away in 1990 :)
Quote from: Grimnirsson on March 04, 2014, 12:33:56 PM
QuoteI understand that this is going to be a 1 player game. Are there any thoughts as to adding a multi-player option to the game? Indeed, would this be possible?
Multiplayer has been a possibility since the development began. However, when the single player racing system was done the most important additional feature was a campaign, which later grew until it actually became the core of the game. Multiplayer is still a desired feature, but it would need a huge effort to make it possible because this kind of game requires some special features: dedicated servers, simultaneous turn playing, variable number of opponents, fast turn pacing. But if people connect with the racing system, this is a future task I would like to try.
http://www.wargamer.com/article/3494/interview-qvadriga-developer-interview
LOL, MP is not a desired feature with this kind of game it's a necessary feature especially if the inspiration is the classic AH Circus Maximus - who would play that solitaire? And 'huge effort' because of "dedicated servers, simultaneous turn playing, variable number of opponents, fast turn pacing"???? What the heck, the game is sold via Slitherine they have servers for such turn based games and the server based PbEM works great in other games. And this server based PbEM naturally allows simultaneous turn playing, variable number of opponents etc.. I don't get it...this may be a good game but it could have been awesome for the boardgame fans just by making it a MP game.
Another Circus Maximus player! I'm not so old after all!! I totally agree with you point on multiplayer. I think this game would be totally awesome, instead of just great fun. The interaction betwen players with CM was great, and it would be amazing to have that dimension with Qvadriga. The Slitherine MP lobby supports messaging (at least with FOG), so imagine that in between the bursts on the races. Oh, well updates can happen...(living in hope ;) :))
I've been enjoying it in regular stretches. I end up playing more races than I initially intend to, so that's a good indicator. :D
Have taken some time to formulate some of my own Qvadriga strategies into words..
Tips:
1) Don't change lanes in the middle of a corner, unless your lane is green and you absolutely need to move outward one lane. Even if you are about to run over a dead horse or broken chariot in your lane. It's better to be stunned for a turn than broken.
2) Likewise, never accelerate in a turn unless you are nearly stopped.
3) Move the camera ahead every turn to make sure your lane is clear for about two turns worth of length. Plan ahead with that info. If you hold down the left mouse button while scrolling the camera, it will not automatically pan back to your chariot team.
4) Use the whip on the long straightaways. You move much faster. Just make sure the extra travel distance this gives you doesn't extend it into the turn. Your horses aren't always damaged by using the whip and it's even better if your horses are tough. I often lead off the first turn of a race using normal accelerate, and then use Whip to accelerate for the next 3 or 4 turns. There isn't much difference in the normal or whipping acceleration in the first turn, so may as well not risk it unless I have a big accel advantage.
5) If in doubt, and competing teams are nearby, use the Prevent/Watch Attack order by default. They often attack if starting next to you. On corners that aren't green, use the Control order as much as possible.
6) If you see a competitor moving faster than you, but still behind and in a nearby lane, move over into his lane and block him. There are multiple advantages to doing this.
7) Try to turn on the innermost lane you can handle, all else being of no consequence. Just don't adjust lanes or speed while in the turn, as previously mentioned.
8 ) It's also best to have your movement end right before a turn, so that it will only take one turn to go around it. That leaves an extra turn for whipping your horses into a faster speed down the stretch, or moving to block someone who will come out of the turn and possibly pass you.
Been playing a fair bit, and these have generally been good strategies for me. There are other smaller ones, but these are the notables.
Haven't been able to stop playing this game for the last 4 nights!
Lost my battle though. Too many crashes and not enough money.
I must learn that slowly slowly catchy monkey
Nefaro - those are all things I have spotted too.
Another one is don't be too scared to use the pull the reigns back option when your turn into a corner is dark orange or red...it WILL save your chariot - and if you are in the inside lane anyway, you'll still go round it fast...though you'll have to likely whip again to get up to speed quickly
Quote from: JudgeDredd on March 13, 2014, 02:58:40 AM
Haven't been able to stop playing this game for the last 4 nights!
Lost my battle though. Too many crashes and not enough money.
I must learn that slowly slowly catchy monkey
Nefaro - those are all things I have spotted too.
Another one is don't be too scared to use the pull the reigns back option when your turn into a corner is dark orange or red...it WILL save your chariot - and if you are in the inside lane anyway, you'll still go round it fast...though you'll have to likely whip again to get up to speed quickly
dont think i havent seen you buying this JD - i just havent had a chance to take the piss!!!
lol - and I deserve to have the piss extracted from me. I was absolutely convinced this was the one that I would hold out on. This was the one where I could hold my head high and say "This, my friends, is the time when the Judge says no and MEANS no!"
Unfortunately, like most of my chariots, I fell over. Saw a video and thought "Oh...that actually sounds so much deeper than the demo showed" (it was a dire demo). It's light and quick to play - two very important aspects when you're wondering what to play....you see the icon and go "Well, that's easy and quick"...before you know it, 4 hours have gone, many, many races have been partaken in, many horses have died, many chariots have been wrecked and very little money has come your way!
The one tiny fault I've seen is the AI choices. I don't know if they're just random or not...but I've seen the AI go full pelt, whipping horses round the inside line of the arena and I've seen them select the option to protect against attack...even though there is no-one near them or even in the next lane at times.
But apart from that - can't fault it. It really does kill several hours when you actually only fired it up for a couple of races
Quote from: JudgeDredd on March 13, 2014, 02:58:40 AM
Nefaro - those are all things I have spotted too.
Another one is don't be too scared to use the pull the reigns back option when your turn into a corner is dark orange or red...it WILL save your chariot - and if you are in the inside lane anyway, you'll still go round it fast...though you'll have to likely whip again to get up to speed quickly
Yeah, it can be quite advantageous to take the inner lane if your horses have been injured enough to slow you down or the other lanes are overcrowded with vicious Aurigas ramming and whipping anyone nearby. I've moved over to the first lane numerous times, for a clear shot around a corner, and slowed down before reaching it, in order to shoot past those on the outside which I can't outpace.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on March 13, 2014, 04:36:28 AM
Unfortunately, like most of my chariots, I fell over. Saw a video and thought "Oh...that actually sounds so much deeper than the demo showed" (it was a dire demo).
I picked it up after watching Das' YouTube LP. I'll link it below for anyone else who may be curious.
What made it real easy to buy was the price. $20 is an easy sell.
QuoteThe one tiny fault I've seen is the AI choices. I don't know if they're just random or not...but I've seen the AI go full pelt, whipping horses round the inside line of the arena and I've seen them select the option to protect against attack...even though there is no-one near them or even in the next lane at times.
But apart from that - can't fault it. It really does kill several hours when you actually only fired it up for a couple of races
I've been happy with the AI choices because it's not been very predictable. That's always a good thing when it comes to AI. It's been notably troublesome when my turn starts and an AI driver is close to me. I'm never sure whether they will chang lanes, whip/accelerate, or attempt to attack me in some way. Even when I think that I'm being brilliant in cutting off one which is quickly going to pass me, they sometimes change lanes thus nullifying my attempt to block. It seems like some of them have different AI "personalities" depending on the strengths of their chariot, horse team, and equipment, too. Have had some nasty bastards ramming and wrecking other racers left & right, while some just try to speed past everyone and defend against aggression.
I think the AI is fine, because it's unpredictable and there are different styles.
I agree - now thinking about it - that an unpredictable AI is better than a predictable one (they will always do Y when they are in situation Z).
Some good news and some not-so-good.
First I think I found a pretty serious bug in the auto-resolve: In my last race we were down to just 3 surviving aurigas (tough circus). After having a horse die and a wheel damaged, there was no way I was going to recover from third place so I hit the auto-finish button. Instead of getting third-place money, I was just awarded a finish.
In other news, 1.1 is now up (that was fast). Here's a list of the changes:
v1.10 March 11, 2014
NEW FEATURES
- Every team's upgrades are shown when the status info is activated.
- Leaders' names are faction-coloured.
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
- All debug traces removed avoiding disk usage while racing.
BUGS FIXED
- A non faction-leader auriga could win the epic campaign after winning the third race in the Circus Maximus.
- Injured player-owned aurigas that become leaders now show "injured" status at the local leader chart.
- Normalized acceleration levels for light chariots.
- Campaign race events cease their effect after leaving the campaign.
- Solved balancing bug that could give rival leaders less upgrades during a race.
- Prevented being able to get heal services without enought money after a purchase.
GRAPHICAL GLITCHES SOLVED
- Control/escape orders were not properly positioned if player crashes at the first three seconds of the turn while playing in dynamic mode.
- If auriga manages to escape, textures could be incorrectly drawn at the first turn after ending the race while playing in dynamic mode.
- Crowd restored to some empty spots in the stands at Camulodunum
- Prevented danger line getting too dark at the highest levels.
TYPOS
- Car-Quadriga references renamed to just "chariot" avoiding confusion.
- Text cuts prevented at the results screen
- A number of misspelled words corrected
I don't know if it is save-compatible, but I don't see why it wouldn't be. I'm starting a new campaign just to be on the safe side (and because my current one is in the toilet)
Quote from: tgb on March 13, 2014, 08:55:30 AM
Some good news and some not-so-good.
First I think I found a pretty serious bug in the auto-resolve: In my last race we were down to just 3 surviving aurigas (tough circus). After having a horse die and a wheel damaged, there was no way I was going to recover from third place so I hit the auto-finish button. Instead of getting third-place money, I was just awarded a finish.
That's not a bug.
If you use the Auto-Resolve to finish the race for you, it automatically gives you a "Finish" reward no matter what.
It's a reasonable trade-off since it can actually save your auriga from death or your chariot & horses from being destroyed.
Quote from: Nefaro on March 13, 2014, 09:46:25 AM
Quote from: tgb on March 13, 2014, 08:55:30 AM
Some good news and some not-so-good.
First I think I found a pretty serious bug in the auto-resolve: In my last race we were down to just 3 surviving aurigas (tough circus). After having a horse die and a wheel damaged, there was no way I was going to recover from third place so I hit the auto-finish button. Instead of getting third-place money, I was just awarded a finish.
That's not a bug.
If you use the Auto-Resolve to finish the race for you, it automatically gives you a "Finish" reward no matter what.
It's a reasonable trade-off since it can actually save your auriga from death or your chariot & horses from being destroyed.
I was afraid of that.
I didn't notice that because I hadn't auto finished. I didn't even know you could and very painfully worked my way round the arena on one particular occasion...very, very slowly!
This is an addicting game. The premise and execution is simple, yet it compels the "one more turn" cliche. The variability in each race overcomes any sense of sameness.
Has anyone else noticed an increased chance of damaging your horses when whipping after the update? I have raced a couple dozen times after the update and it seems to me to be the case now.
Some good tips from Nefaro; however with two cornering skills for your Auriga, you can be considerably more aggressive with the corners ime.
Kind of a sleeper hit for me.
FYI...just bought this game and am loving it. I like the fact that this is a historical sport game with sometimes deadly outcomes.
I tried the demo, couldn't win for the life of me. Looks like it could be fun if I can figure it out.