FIRAXIS: A list of EASY fixes for the next C3C patch

[Mad Bomber]

Originally posted by Master Zen

but I still think this should be a default rule because taking the load/unload ability from aircraft does not work. I believe this is a bug.

Its not a bug, it doesn't work because aircraft do not load onto the carriers they are rebased there. You can take away the rebase option from these aircraft but I would not recomend this.

in truth, Firaxis should have some representation of naval aircraft and have a flag of some sort to prevent land based air off of carriers, but I doubt that this will be addressed with a patch.

[Dominae]

Something I would like to see that would help balance the game a lot more:

1. Free tech with Philosophy chosen randomly among all available techs.

2. Free techs from Theory of Evolution chosen randomly from all available techs (and chosen sequentially, so that it's still possible to get Atomic Theory then Electronics).

This would make the game a lot more interesting, by reducing the power of these "no-brainers" (for instance, in every game where you have a shot at Philosophy, there's no reason not to beeline for it).

There's no question that there's a problem with Theory of Evolution, and I contend a similar problem is present in the Ancient era with the new Philosophy.


Dominae

[WarpStorm]

Dom, I really like that idea. That would still make these good, but not, as you said, 'no-brainers'.

It would also be an easy change to implement.

[alva]

Indeed, simple yet cunning

[lockstep]

Great idea!

[asleepathewheel]

[Theseus]

Excellent.

[Dominae]

To give credit where it's due, Jeem recently proposed this in the AU forum, which gave me the idea to post here. However, I've been campaigning for this change ever since the beta, so maybe I do deserve some credit, too.




Dominae

[WarpStorm]

Well, then. Jeem, that's a great idea.

[Kuciwalker]

in truth, Firaxis should have some representation of naval aircraft and have a flag of some sort to prevent land based air off of carriers, but I doubt that this will be addressed with a patch.

It is actually quite simple to do right now - give them a carrying capacity, but also give them the "carry air" and "carry foot" flags. They won't carry anything and they won't load into Carriers.

[RobC]

Let me add my belated "great idea, Dom & Jeem"!

[The Rusty Gamer]

Haven't read through this list so excuse me if any of these have been repeated but...

For random maps, have three extra checkbox options labelled "Polar Ice Caps", "Allow X-Wrapping" and "Allow Y-Wrapping". Since this can be done for drawn/fixed maps, why can't it be done for random ones?

Make the AI know how to build/conquer/work around sea cities when that ability is enabled by the editor which it can be in case you didn't know but there's no point in having this feature if the AI can't handle it.

Also, be able to exchange techs in the "none" era with other civs unless the "Cannot be traded" box is checked - for some reason these techs cannot be traded even when it is not checked. I'd like this feature for a scenario where certain civilizations have unique techs which are prerequisites for resources which other civs can only get by trading but not by research (trading with the Indians for New World resources).

[Dimorier Maximus]

Originally posted by Dominae
Something I would like to see that would help balance the game a lot more:

1. Free tech with Philosophy chosen randomly among all available techs.

2. Free techs from Theory of Evolution chosen randomly from all available techs (and chosen sequentially, so that it's still possible to get Atomic Theory then Electronics).

This would make the game a lot more interesting, by reducing the power of these "no-brainers" (for instance, in every game where you have a shot at Philosophy, there's no reason not to beeline for it).

There's no question that there's a problem with Theory of Evolution, and I contend a similar problem is present in the Ancient era with the new Philosophy.


Dominae

What's wrong with being able to choose? It's not like researches can't decide what they want to research in real life.

[DrSpike]

Reality Smeality. Dominae's point is that it is not balanced since the human can always beeline for Philo.

[The Rusty Gamer]

If you want other civs to beeline for Philo can't you do something with the flavours option?