On Sat, 6 Nov 2010, Raphael Langella wrote: > 2010/11/6 David Ploog <dpl...@mi.fu-berlin.de> >> On Sat, 6 Nov 2010, Raphael Langella wrote: >>> 2010/11/6 David Ploog <dpl...@mi.fu-berlin.de> >>>> On Sat, 6 Nov 2010, Raphaël Langella wrote: >> >>>>> Fix the crosstraining abuse with Ash's reskilling >>>> >>>> There was this idea of replacing the current cross-training mechanic by >>>> improved aptitudes. The letter turned out to be too complicated, so we >>>> won't do that. However, do you think we could still _indicate_ >>>> cross-training by showing modified aptitudes in the m-screen? (Here, >> this >>>> is just about indicating cross-training, so that players can learn about >>>> it without having to read the manual. If this works out, we might do >>>> something similar for reduced learning of certain magical skills.) >>> >>> Yes, it is indeed possible (and very easy) to indicate cross-training in >>> the m-screen in any way we like. Under the hood, it is different than an >>> aptitude bonus, but for the player the result is exactly the same >>> (gaining levels twice as fast). So I guess we could put a colored +4 next >>> to the aptitude. >> >> Yes, that's exactly what I meant. Would something like -1 and -2 be >> adequate (roughly is enough) for the magical skill maluses? >> > > That would be misleading. Magical maluses only slow down training, it > doesn't cost more XP. Also, do you like blue for the crosstain bonus?
Yes, blue would be good. Do we have a line in 24 lines consoles to spare, to explain the blue "+X"? Regarding magical skills: This is probably too buried, and I'll start a new c-r-d round if there's positive feedback... but I suggest to replace the slower training by actual anti-cross training. As I see it, slower training just tells would-be users of opposite magical skills to spend more time victory dancing. This is not good, especially since magical skills are the most easily danceable. If a lead in Fire, say, would make Ice actually train significantly slower, then that'd force players to decide. Opinions? David ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Next 800 Companies to Lead America's Growth: New Video Whitepaper David G. Thomson, author of the best-selling book "Blueprint to a Billion" shares his insights and actions to help propel your business during the next growth cycle. Listen Now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/SAP-dev2dev _______________________________________________ Crawl-ref-discuss mailing list Crawl-ref-discuss@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/crawl-ref-discuss
