Hi, I enjoy playing dominion online, and find it to be fun, challenging, and an admirable time sink.
my username is ken1 in the game, and I wanted to respond to your questions.
To answer some of your specific questions:
1. An offline client, allowing you to play campaigns against bots
An offline client would be wonderful, as oftentimes I do not have access. Would you plan to have this client available in android format, so that for example a kindle is able to use it?
2. A bot with a setting for different play styles
Making bots with different setting would be a wonderful idea. An example of this type of settings would be in the carcasone online game. Some bots are very strong, some are just plain stupid, and some do weird and fun things.
3. A strong bot.
Most people like strong bots, but it depends on your definition of fun. For me, I like medium challenge bots most of the time, as I do not wish to live on the edge all the time.
4. Options for timed games
Timed games do not really appeal to me, as I play to relax.
5. Options for undo settings
Different undo settings would be a wonderful thing, as sometimes when you make a mistake it is really hard to get the amount of undos correct as the game is complicated in term of its stack of activities that occur.
6. Online mini-tournaments; the option to easily create one for you & your friends.
A mini tournament would be fun. I would very likely participate in these daily.
7. Option to invite specific players to your table
This would be a great idea, as the interface doesnt really allow you to invite friends to play you. The timing has to be perfect, you both have to be in the queue, which doesnt really happen that often.
8. More translations (to what language?)
As an english speaker, the current translation is adequate for me
9. Better animations when cards are gained/bought/played/...
Better animations does not really help the game play. The current animations are just fine. My opinion is that it would be better to spend your efforts improving the game play and interface, rather than flashy animations.
10. Better visualization of split piles, Archive/Crypt contents, Prince targets, ...
Now this would help greatly. An option to look into the piles that is more intuitive would be great. Maybe a split pile could be hovered over and would show the underneath card?
10. Option to hide the log
Another idea is allowing the log to be sized. I would rather have this than make it hidden.
11. Android app (or just improved compatibility?)
An android app would be great. Dont forget the kindle too!
12. iPhone app (or just improved compatibility?)
This one doesnt do anything for me, as I have an android phone.
13. Downloadable game logs
I do not see a benefit to downloadable game logs. I play for fun, so no use for me.
14. Improved moderation (dealing with chat abuse, slowplayers, ...)
Slow players are always an issue. A time bank is always a good idea, as sometimes everyone has connection issues.
15. Tutorial on how to play Dominion
I think you have done a great job on the interface, mostly its self explanatory. I think a tutorial is somewhat of a waste of time.
16. Tutorial on how to play dominion online.
Same as above, I would not waste time on a tutorial.
Thanks!
my username is ken1 in the game, and I wanted to respond to your questions.
To answer some of your specific questions:
1. An offline client, allowing you to play campaigns against bots
An offline client would be wonderful, as oftentimes I do not have access. Would you plan to have this client available in android format, so that for example a kindle is able to use it?
2. A bot with a setting for different play styles
Making bots with different setting would be a wonderful idea. An example of this type of settings would be in the carcasone online game. Some bots are very strong, some are just plain stupid, and some do weird and fun things.
3. A strong bot.
Most people like strong bots, but it depends on your definition of fun. For me, I like medium challenge bots most of the time, as I do not wish to live on the edge all the time.
4. Options for timed games
Timed games do not really appeal to me, as I play to relax.
5. Options for undo settings
Different undo settings would be a wonderful thing, as sometimes when you make a mistake it is really hard to get the amount of undos correct as the game is complicated in term of its stack of activities that occur.
6. Online mini-tournaments; the option to easily create one for you & your friends.
A mini tournament would be fun. I would very likely participate in these daily.
7. Option to invite specific players to your table
This would be a great idea, as the interface doesnt really allow you to invite friends to play you. The timing has to be perfect, you both have to be in the queue, which doesnt really happen that often.
8. More translations (to what language?)
As an english speaker, the current translation is adequate for me
9. Better animations when cards are gained/bought/played/...
Better animations does not really help the game play. The current animations are just fine. My opinion is that it would be better to spend your efforts improving the game play and interface, rather than flashy animations.
10. Better visualization of split piles, Archive/Crypt contents, Prince targets, ...
Now this would help greatly. An option to look into the piles that is more intuitive would be great. Maybe a split pile could be hovered over and would show the underneath card?
10. Option to hide the log
Another idea is allowing the log to be sized. I would rather have this than make it hidden.
11. Android app (or just improved compatibility?)
An android app would be great. Dont forget the kindle too!
12. iPhone app (or just improved compatibility?)
This one doesnt do anything for me, as I have an android phone.
13. Downloadable game logs
I do not see a benefit to downloadable game logs. I play for fun, so no use for me.
14. Improved moderation (dealing with chat abuse, slowplayers, ...)
Slow players are always an issue. A time bank is always a good idea, as sometimes everyone has connection issues.
15. Tutorial on how to play Dominion
I think you have done a great job on the interface, mostly its self explanatory. I think a tutorial is somewhat of a waste of time.
16. Tutorial on how to play dominion online.
Same as above, I would not waste time on a tutorial.
Thanks!