While I do think the current system is fundamentally fair, the one thing that it does not take into account is time in game.
We all do have the same opportunities, but those of us who have played longer have a huge advantage in exploiting those opportunities.
Having the hood shuffle based on a time played range & FPs spent in tech seems like a good compromise to me. I never have warmed up to the balancing of hoods by atk%, since this could be potentially manipulated(Drummer schools, splitting/re-combining set pieces, etc). Time played cannot be. The downside is, casual players will still be at a disadvantage to the hardcore ones, which is probably the crux of the of the fairness argument. Some view the difference in power unfair, but where is the 'fair' line drawn? Or is the game meant to play into the idea of might makes right? *shrugs* I'd rather Inno implement a reward system that gives incentive to 'nice neighbor' play(Comparable to plunder, which aiding is not) before attempting to balance hood shuffling again.
uh-huh, these guys in every hood really stands a chance;
Darnit SJS, you've put me into a position to condescend to you! I'll keep that part brief: I don't see your mode of attack as something that will convince anyone to budge from their position. Feels like an angry lash-out at best and trollish intent at worst. In my book, at least.
To be more fair, in regards to that specific IA player, if they have unlocked PvP they aren't going anywhere as a player. Those kind of noobs need a LOT more work to save than balancing Hoods would ever bring. Plus, plunderers have less incentive to target them, even if plundering that player would be more disruptive when compared to other cities. My point: Using that player as the poster child of 'Think of the little guy' is a backfire to your overall argument. It reads to me like a subtle troll or blind passion than any real regard for the little guy.
That being said, I like the data spread. Especially that K world camper.
Thanks for all the replies and explanations. Didn't mean to start a flame war.
My nemesis is obviously a camper. His units are coming at me with 125% attack and 48% defense, and his city boasts lots of GBs, Watchfires and Ritual Flames, but no goods buildings at all.
That's OK. I set a timer on my phone to let me know when goods production is finished. I'm not losing my city defenders, so he can attack all he wants.
Don't worry on the 'starting a flame war' thing. Any post in regards to plundering tends to light people's passions. I think those two enjoy butting heads too boot. So, if you look at it from another point of view, you've brought them some enjoyment.
Sounds like that player is a plunder camping beast; I wonder if they are farming GE for T.Farms? Regardless, you have the best defense that can save you from all future plunderers. If timers get tiring, look into farming up those Watchfires/Ritual Flames. Especially if you start snagging some vulnerable buildings from DCs, Events or GE. Anywho, apologies for the unsolicited advice. As others have answered, that is the current norm of hoods. I also second their advice on defense set-ups so you can maximize that players losses. Just be prepared for them to adapt to your new Defense line-up after their first Pyrrhic victory.
hmmm? what you actually try to say? The "fair play" thing that you keep selling to everyone? Appearly nobody is buying.
Eh, I may buy a form of it, but I'm still haggling for a 'fair' price.
