Ok, I've been away for almost a week and just got back to the tempest known as the PTW forum. For those of us who need to be caught up, apparently there is some sort of issue with changes to the game. Correct me if I am wrong, but the changes appear to be: Fewer fame resets, fewer moves at islands, a different radar system and more storms? Oh, and the map got shuffled. I think I hit everything, but if I missed something, I would appreciate it if someone could reply.
A couple of thoughts that crossed my mind (an unusual occurence, at best):
1) I'm not sure why anyone is taking shots at the admins. Can't even begin to imagine it. These guys appear to be on the forum or working on the game 24/7. It's a free game, and I can't imagine that they will ever be millionaires from it. The game isn't perfect, but they have shown the ability and willingness to change things up when needed. I know that I'll be accused of sucking up. That's fine, since I'll also be the first one to scream bloody murder if something goes really wrong (You know, more wrong than losing a few moves, which actually benefits the more advance players than anyone else, since it makes it harder for us mid-tier players to catch up.). So far, things look fine here. Remember, the message board wouldn't be this active if people weren't playing, and people wouldn't play if they hated it.
2) I'm glad the Rant & Rave part of the forum was opened. It's when dissent is
forbidden that we will know things are in trouble. Not everyone's going to be happy all the time.
3) I've spent a lot of time mapping, so I'm not thrilled about that. But stuff happens.
4) The idea that we set up shallow waters for the greenies is excellent.
5) I seem to be getting fewer moves at the islands, but in my first hundred moves today have hit 2 fame resets and no storms. I've also been hit by Popcan as my welcome back.
I haven't noticed anything else strange, and although n=100 is not exactly a large sample size, things seem fine there.
6) I have no idea what autobots/automapping/autoanything is. Sorry, I'm old. I assume it means setting up some sort of program to play the game for you. Doesn't seem like a lot of fun.
7) Remember, this site makes its money off advertising. Don't blind click, by any means, but if you see something that interests you, stop in and say hello. Admins, have you thought about sending out e-mail ads worth a few pieces of gold to people who visit the advertisers?
Career advice for the day: For those of you playing who are still in high school/college, give serious thought to a career in computers, since old people like me are going to have to pay you guys to do this stuff for us.
Mike