Agreed Blue. We just had a similar conversation in chat yesterday.
The docs don't need to be updated, they need to be replaced.
A simple outline consisting of what is already the main part of the docs, including weapons and war, explanation of war levels, game levels, economic basics, how and why things are calculated like salaries/costs/and so on, and a frequently asked questions section should suffice. I don't know how busy tommi is but I figured since he knows all of these things and isn't available to answer these questions daily, he could in his spare time prepare such documentation and explanation of the game mechanics so that people won't be stuck in a loop or forced to trust what may be faulty assumptions about the game.
This alone would go a very long way in helping newbie and veteran player alike and grant clarity on some game issues otherwise left secret.
New Docs could one of the greatest s
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Jason Graves (Kebir Blue)
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I'll preface my statement by saying how much I do love playing simcountry. It does provide a challenging complexity that I adore. Im just trying to figure out if this game is based upon someones economic theory and it's our job to try to subscribe to that theory to succeed in this game or is it versatile enough to experiment with certain aspects to also succeed. Basically is there just one formula for success in this game?
I don't mind the GC losing value because as we all know the value of gold does fluctuate, my only concern was if this was done in that regard and does it plan to rise in value again.
As far as the documentation from a newbies perspective I did find it a bit overwhelming and unorganized. I think a simple outline as Honey suggested would be proper and benefit newbies more. Also, more concise tutorials would be helpful.
As far as retaining players I am at the threshold of letting my account expire permanen
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Blueserpent (White Giant)
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Making profit can be done a multitude of ways.Actually making the maximum is driven by doing things a certain way.
The information is virtually all out there in the forums.
Wendy, i have just been having a chat with Tommi. Updating the docs is being done but i guess it just takes time.The war section has had an overhaul upto now.
The complexity of the game isnt that hard to break down if ppl read what info has been provided in the forums and are prepared to watch and learn what happens in their empires.But yes, i agree a basic understand is needed from the documentation provided so ppl stay. The more indepth things can be learnt later.
Dont suppose he will mind me posting, its not like it was top secret
(3:06:22 PM) supersoldierrcp: is that tommi from W3C?
(3:06:45 PM) tommi: yes. trying to test if we c
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Psycho_Honey (Little Upsilon)
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So, today I took a little micro approach look-around at the game and... I'll bet GCs will continue to devalue down to 120B per coin. My best bet is 180B per coin, which is still 100B less than what Willard is selling for.
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Parsifal (Kebir Blue)
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i can't wait. i guess i should hold my cash for a while.
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Psycho_Honey (Little Upsilon)
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