username: LordOrd
I have enjoyed the new version of Dominion Online, but it took some getting used to.
My biggest issue with the new version over the MF version is the many actions that either are taken automatically. Sometimes cards just seem to disappear without any note of what happened in the log. For example when a user plays Lookout an all three cards are the same the cards just disappear.
1. An offline client, allowing you to play campaigns against bots - I don't need this. I'd rather play humans than bots.
2. A bot with a setting for different play styles - I don't need this. I'd rather play humans than bots.
3. A strong bot. - I don't need this. I'd rather play humans than bots.
4. Options for timed games - This sounds interesting. I think there could be a timer per move, but not for the whole game. You don't know if the game will end in 10 rounds or 20 rounds, so a timer could really bite you in the butt for a slower scoring game.
5. Options for undo settings - I like this. Option to give one or two free undos for mistakes. But too many undos and it seems the person may be trying to cheat the system/game.
6. Online mini-tournaments; the option to easily create one for you & your friends. - This sounds fun.
7. Option to invite specific players to your table - I don't need this. I'll play with anyone.
8. More translations (to what language?) - I don't need this. I use English.
9. Better animations when cards are gained/bought/played/... - Animations moving cards from deck to hand, hand to play area, hand to trash, etc. would be nice but should be configurable. If they get too annoying they should be able to be turned off.
10. Better visualization of split piles, Archive/Crypt contents, Prince targets, ... Yes. If you are new to split piles, you don't know what the bottom card does until the top cards have been cleared. Right click over split piles should show both top and bottom card from that kingdom pile.
Prince, duration cards, set aside cards should be displayed better. You should not have to hover your mouse over your user name to see these.
10. Option to hide the log - I like to see the log, but may want to toggle it off as well. Option to hide autoscore would be great.
11. Android app (or just improved compatibility?) - I don't need this. I play on the PC.
12. iPhone app (or just improved compatibility?) - I don't need this. I play on the PC.
13. Downloadable game logs - I don't need this.
14. Improved moderation (dealing with chat abuse, slowplayers, ...) - Yes. There should be a flag to click for chat abuse and extremely slow players.
15. Tutorial on how to play Dominion - I don't need this. I've been playing Dominion for years.
16. Tutorial on how to play dominion online. - I don't need this. I've been playing Dominion for years.
I have enjoyed the new version of Dominion Online, but it took some getting used to.
My biggest issue with the new version over the MF version is the many actions that either are taken automatically. Sometimes cards just seem to disappear without any note of what happened in the log. For example when a user plays Lookout an all three cards are the same the cards just disappear.
1. An offline client, allowing you to play campaigns against bots - I don't need this. I'd rather play humans than bots.
2. A bot with a setting for different play styles - I don't need this. I'd rather play humans than bots.
3. A strong bot. - I don't need this. I'd rather play humans than bots.
4. Options for timed games - This sounds interesting. I think there could be a timer per move, but not for the whole game. You don't know if the game will end in 10 rounds or 20 rounds, so a timer could really bite you in the butt for a slower scoring game.
5. Options for undo settings - I like this. Option to give one or two free undos for mistakes. But too many undos and it seems the person may be trying to cheat the system/game.
6. Online mini-tournaments; the option to easily create one for you & your friends. - This sounds fun.
7. Option to invite specific players to your table - I don't need this. I'll play with anyone.
8. More translations (to what language?) - I don't need this. I use English.
9. Better animations when cards are gained/bought/played/... - Animations moving cards from deck to hand, hand to play area, hand to trash, etc. would be nice but should be configurable. If they get too annoying they should be able to be turned off.
10. Better visualization of split piles, Archive/Crypt contents, Prince targets, ... Yes. If you are new to split piles, you don't know what the bottom card does until the top cards have been cleared. Right click over split piles should show both top and bottom card from that kingdom pile.
Prince, duration cards, set aside cards should be displayed better. You should not have to hover your mouse over your user name to see these.
10. Option to hide the log - I like to see the log, but may want to toggle it off as well. Option to hide autoscore would be great.
11. Android app (or just improved compatibility?) - I don't need this. I play on the PC.
12. iPhone app (or just improved compatibility?) - I don't need this. I play on the PC.
13. Downloadable game logs - I don't need this.
14. Improved moderation (dealing with chat abuse, slowplayers, ...) - Yes. There should be a flag to click for chat abuse and extremely slow players.
15. Tutorial on how to play Dominion - I don't need this. I've been playing Dominion for years.
16. Tutorial on how to play dominion online. - I don't need this. I've been playing Dominion for years.