1. An offline client, allowing you to play campaigns against bots
Absolutely. With the MF version I played it exclusively on an iPad only against bots. In the past year, although online, I have still only played against bots. I don't need the campaign part of it – games with random cards is fine, but an offline client with intelligent bots is what I am really after. If I want to play with others then I will pull out the boxes and play at the table with others.
2. A bot with a setting for different play styles
Yes, when playing with multiple bots (I tend to play against 2 or 3 bots), it is more interesting and enjoyable if the play styles can be mixed up. As well, as being able to pick the play style of the bot, a "random" bot that picks it's own style each game would be nice. Then you don't know what you are playing with until you get into the game.
3. A strong bot.
Yes, as well as different play styles for the bots, different skill levels is also good. For me, stronger bots would be good. If my son were to start playing an offline client, he would need a weaker bot then I would so he had a chance.
4. Options for timed games
I would not use this option.
5. Options for undo settings
I have used undo a few times. It helps if you end up not doing what you thought you would, but it isn't a high priority. When playing against bots if you make a mistake and and causes you the game then oh well. You just need to play another.
6. Online mini-tournaments; the option to easily create one for you & your friends.
I doubt I would ever use this feature.
7. Option to invite specific players to your table
Again, it is highly unlikely I would use this feature.
8. More translations (to what language?)
Perhaps for others but English is good for me.
9. Better animations when cards are gained/bought/played/...
Perhaps for others but I play the game for the game, not for the animation.
10. Better visualization of split piles, Archive/Crypt contents, Prince targets, ...
I find that the visualizations that exist now are sufficient to play a good game.
10. Option to hide the log
If we could play the game without the log (ie being able to play cards from your mat), then I would probably hide the log most of the time. This could become more important with a mobile client as screen realestate is more limited.
11. Android app (or just improved compatibility?)
Personally need it right now because I have an iPad but if I switched to an Android tablet it would become important.
12. iPhone app (or just improved compatibility?)
I am hoping the offline client works will on an iPad. That is where I did all my Dominion playing when it was done by MF.
13. Downloadable game logs
I would not make any use of this.
14. Improved moderation (dealing with chat abuse, slowplayers, ...)
This isn't a problem when playing only against bots. :)
15. Tutorial on how to play Dominion
Perhaps for new players. Not important for me.
16. Tutorial on how to play dominion online.
I assume the difference between 15 and 16 is that the tutorial in 16 would be specific to the client and/or the website. A quick tutorial is helpful for new people. Once you have played a few games it becomes much less so. Unless your offline client is really difficult to use, I can probably figure it out without the tutorial.
I'm really missing the cards I bought when it was MF (and thought I owned). Thank you for extending this offer. Once the offline version is available, I will be switching to that instead of the online version.
My username is Mosquito.
Absolutely. With the MF version I played it exclusively on an iPad only against bots. In the past year, although online, I have still only played against bots. I don't need the campaign part of it – games with random cards is fine, but an offline client with intelligent bots is what I am really after. If I want to play with others then I will pull out the boxes and play at the table with others.
2. A bot with a setting for different play styles
Yes, when playing with multiple bots (I tend to play against 2 or 3 bots), it is more interesting and enjoyable if the play styles can be mixed up. As well, as being able to pick the play style of the bot, a "random" bot that picks it's own style each game would be nice. Then you don't know what you are playing with until you get into the game.
3. A strong bot.
Yes, as well as different play styles for the bots, different skill levels is also good. For me, stronger bots would be good. If my son were to start playing an offline client, he would need a weaker bot then I would so he had a chance.
4. Options for timed games
I would not use this option.
5. Options for undo settings
I have used undo a few times. It helps if you end up not doing what you thought you would, but it isn't a high priority. When playing against bots if you make a mistake and and causes you the game then oh well. You just need to play another.
6. Online mini-tournaments; the option to easily create one for you & your friends.
I doubt I would ever use this feature.
7. Option to invite specific players to your table
Again, it is highly unlikely I would use this feature.
8. More translations (to what language?)
Perhaps for others but English is good for me.
9. Better animations when cards are gained/bought/played/...
Perhaps for others but I play the game for the game, not for the animation.
10. Better visualization of split piles, Archive/Crypt contents, Prince targets, ...
I find that the visualizations that exist now are sufficient to play a good game.
10. Option to hide the log
If we could play the game without the log (ie being able to play cards from your mat), then I would probably hide the log most of the time. This could become more important with a mobile client as screen realestate is more limited.
11. Android app (or just improved compatibility?)
Personally need it right now because I have an iPad but if I switched to an Android tablet it would become important.
12. iPhone app (or just improved compatibility?)
I am hoping the offline client works will on an iPad. That is where I did all my Dominion playing when it was done by MF.
13. Downloadable game logs
I would not make any use of this.
14. Improved moderation (dealing with chat abuse, slowplayers, ...)
This isn't a problem when playing only against bots. :)
15. Tutorial on how to play Dominion
Perhaps for new players. Not important for me.
16. Tutorial on how to play dominion online.
I assume the difference between 15 and 16 is that the tutorial in 16 would be specific to the client and/or the website. A quick tutorial is helpful for new people. Once you have played a few games it becomes much less so. Unless your offline client is really difficult to use, I can probably figure it out without the tutorial.
I'm really missing the cards I bought when it was MF (and thought I owned). Thank you for extending this offer. Once the offline version is available, I will be switching to that instead of the online version.
My username is Mosquito.