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birq
10-27-2005, 02:32 AM
How about, instead of a set 36 hour waiting period, you set it up so the time you have to wait is based on the number of a particular resource you currently have active.

For instance, after you drill well #1, you have to wait 4 hours to drill #2. After #2, you have to wait 12 hours to drill #3. After gusher #3, you have to wait 24 hours to drill #4. After #4, you have to wait 36 hours. While you're waiting to drill #5, #1 goes dry. Your time decreases to 24 hours since you drilled #4.

This will let new players get a jump start, while keeping established players interested and able to consistently replace those old dead resources.
birq
10-27-2005, 03:52 AM
Alright, not everybody at once :)

Okay, I was thinking about the times, and I have refined it a little:

# Resources Time (hours)
1 1
2 4
3 8
4 12
5 18
6 24
7 36
8 48
9 72

Then 1 day more for each additional resource
araT
10-27-2005, 03:55 AM
That could just work!! we'll see what Mickey has to say, though - as I'm not even playing at the moment! :)

T.
birq
10-27-2005, 03:56 AM
That could just work!! we'll see what Mickey has to say, though - as I'm not even playing at the moment! :)

Thanks! Yeah, why aren't you playing? It would be good to see a girl out there kicking a bunch of guys' butts. :)
araT
10-27-2005, 04:03 AM
Because there are too many files waiting to be approved :slant: and too many posts to 'Moderate'.. maybe when I figure out how to dope WP up on valium I'll have some time to play :x :spin: :lol:

T.
birq
10-27-2005, 04:06 AM
Because there are too many files waiting to be approved :slant: and too many posts to 'Moderate'.. maybe when I figure out how to dope WP up on valium I'll have some time to play
T.

:lol: WP, can you give the lady a little rest, please? She wants to get in here and dominate!
Mickey
10-27-2005, 04:57 AM
Excellent idea. I'll likely create some form of this, very possibly using the numbers you suggested.
His Lord Uberdude
10-27-2005, 05:52 PM
Alright, not everybody at once :)

Okay, I was thinking about the times, and I have refined it a little:

# Resources Time (hours)
1 1
2 4
3 8
4 12
5 18
6 24
7 36
8 48
9 72

Then 1 day more for each additional resource

Can we cap it at two days? I mean, 120 hours between wells can get a little ridiculous.
araT
10-27-2005, 05:58 PM
uberdude; did you read what you quoted? he said the max was 72 hours and then 24 hours for every mine after that :p

T.
War_Peace
10-27-2005, 05:59 PM
:lol: WP, can you give the lady a little rest, please? She wants to get in here and dominate!

Well... Let's switch places. She comes down here to battle, I go up there to moderate... :menacing: :lol:

Can we cap it at two days? I mean, 120 hours between wells can get a little ridiculous.

True...
War_Peace
10-27-2005, 06:03 PM
uberdude; did you read what you quoted? he said the max was 72 hours and then 24 hours for every mine after that :p

T.

Actually he has a point. If we don't cap it, things may be... "unjuicy!"

When you have 11 "resources" planted, you will have to wait for 120hours: 5days... ;)
Timmetie
10-27-2005, 06:28 PM
with cotton mines of 120 days, we're gonna have 90 mines.

how does this fit in with the plan to let people rely on their passive income?
the 36 hours and lower gains more time thing doesnt really decrease it after it stabalizes, this will.

Just say no!