G40 League House Rule project

[Witt]

Glad you think that; as I agree.
Is nonsense as it is.

[Soulblighter]

Then we need more play testing :P. As it is, the house rule project isn’t moving any further. Unless I am missing something…

[gamerman01]

I’m busy
And I am hesitant to play a game with different rules and turn order from the standard, because it would have an adverse effect on my 2nd edition game play.  Perhaps after I am done with the league playoffs I will turn my attention to this game and start playing it with people.  Then I can figure out what works and doesn’t work from personal experience.

Meanwhile, folks can play this version of the game all they want…  Please report back here if you do, and of course if you have any questions about it, this is the place to ask them

[Soulblighter]

@Gamerman01:

I’m busy
And I am hesitant to play a game with different rules and turn order from the standard, because it would have an adverse effect on my 2nd edition game play.  Perhaps after I am done with the league playoffs I will turn my attention to this game and start playing it with people.  Then I can figure out what works and doesn’t work from personal experience.

Meanwhile, folks can play this version of the game all they want…  Please report back here if you do, and of course if you have any questions about it, this is the place to ask them

Suggestion. Is it possible to get a changed turn order version for Triple A? That change alone would stop a lot of things you want to prevent with the house rule version and changing the turn order isn’t something that requires extensive testing. You simply change it or not. But I might be mistaken. It is also a change that should be implemented easier and faster.

[gamerman01]

I’m not sure.  There’s probably a way.

[Yoshi]

Not sure at all of what I’m saying, but in the xml file that you can find in the “games” directory of the map, you have :

        <playerlist></playerlist> 

I guess changing the order there might help ?

[Panther]

@Yoshi:

Not sure at all of what I’m saying, but in the xml file that you can find in the “games” directory of the map, you have :

        <playerlist></playerlist> 

I guess changing the order there might help ?

I don’t think so. I think the turn order is scripted in the <sequence>-section, starting from line 1316 of the ww2global40_2nd_edition.xml

But the section you mentioned is a good example of other parts of the xml that are affected by a turn order change. There may be more.
And even other dependencies.</sequence>

[Soulblighter]

@Gamerman01:

I’m not sure.  There’s probably a way.

One can always ask :P. You probably know who is responsible for Triple A to begin with. :D.

[Soulblighter]

http://axisandallies.wikia.com/wiki/AAG40_Balanced

[gamerman01]

Thanks, I need to look through all these (scanned a few just now) and consider them when testing/playing the house ruled game (still months ahead)

I like the idea of no Japan/Russian war until Russia is at war in Europe, but am hesitant to add too many new rules
Do NOT like the idea of USA having a nearly untouchable +30, etc.
Will cherry pick these ideas (from YG, I believe.  Anyway.)

[gamerman01]

This project WILL be completed, even if it does take a while.  The more I play G40, the more I think it is begging for fixes.
I may even go all in.  That is, stop playing 2nd edition and exclusively play the house ruled game.  Stay tuned.

[DizzKneeLand33]

I’ve already got a rating category set for it too, for anyone who is interested…. :)

[gamerman01]

Sweet.

First, I am concentrating on the playoffs, and it is my busy season with work.  So stay tuned, everyone.

[barney]

@Yoshi:

Not sure at all of what I’m saying, but in the xml file that you can find in the “games” directory of the map, you have :

        <playerlist></playerlist> 

I guess changing the order there might help ?

That’s where you change the turn order. It won’t effect anything other then who goes when. Pretty easy adjustment.

[gamerman01]

So is there someone here who knows how to change turn order in Triple A?  I’m a little confused.

Man, would that be awesome.

[barney]

what is the turn order?

[barney]

Panther is correct. You need to change more then just the turn order. I remember doing it in alpha 3 so it shouldn’t be too hard. I’ll see what I can do.

[gamerman01]

Awesome.  Let me know

[barney]

Unfortunately my earlier confidence was misplaced. This is proving more difficult than the earlier versions.

What turn order are you after?

[barney]

ok got it figured out

go to player list    Line 1222

change turn order

change alliances  ( make sure to change alliances in sequence with turn order.  Example if germany and russia change place in turn order swap their places in alliances.)

go to bidding phase  Line 1323  adjust accordingly

game sequence is right after bid phase  adjust accordingly

At the beginning is the name World War II Global 1940 2nd Edition, add something simple to the end to change the name. You will have to rename the xml as well before you put it back in the     
        Global games folder. Make sure to use the underscores and caps. This will show up in your map folder under the new name.

The objective panel will not show up unless you add the new name to the objectives properties.

If you want I’ll do the changes. I couldn’t find what turn order you were talking about though. If you have trouble let me know

:)P