Just wanted to throw this out there, maybe future competitions should include rules that limit the modding that can be done to the game by players. My main issue would be the map modifications that show for example the maximum radar range of each continent etc., giving people an unfair advantage. I understand people might need these crouches in normal gameplay but I think it should not enter into the tournys we have. (enforcement would be very easy through mandatory screenshots)
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Future tournaments - Vanilla rules?
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Re: Future tournaments - Vanilla rules?
I'm not sure, There are so many differences from one machine to the next. Try playing defcon with a 12inch screen and a track-point instead of a mouse!
There are differences in computer performance, screen size and distractions such as phone calls, girlfriends, your boss etc. There is never going to be a level playing field.
And if we were in a bombproof bunker commanding nuclear war I image we would have a good idea of what the enemy radar range was. I actually think that the default background should be one that show max radar range, or maybe just a tool on the toolbar.
I agree with the dimmer explosions point too.
There are differences in computer performance, screen size and distractions such as phone calls, girlfriends, your boss etc. There is never going to be a level playing field.
And if we were in a bombproof bunker commanding nuclear war I image we would have a good idea of what the enemy radar range was. I actually think that the default background should be one that show max radar range, or maybe just a tool on the toolbar.
I agree with the dimmer explosions point too.
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I don't use any modifications when playing except for a custom surfaced sub symbol. Whenever submarines surface a very clear "A" (A is for armed) appears above them since the differences between the different sub modes are so miniscule. Perhaps we should look at what's useful and isntead make it easily available in tournaments. That way, we can determine if something is fair and proper, or if it's a ridiculous advantage. More transparent explosions seem like something that should be in tournament play by default for example, along with clearly visible information of what a sub is doing.
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