But - how significant are the new changes

[Kool Kat]

I realize that some of the 1.03 changes might prove significant in terms of the results of certain (perhaps all) scenario's, but doesn't it seem a little premature to draw conclusions based upon a few isolated experiences versus AI?

I don't see how one can draw a reasonable conclusion without data.

Why don't we play a few games as a community and then draw some conclusions? Two months from now, we will know much more about the effects (if any) of the new patch.

Are the changes something that cannot be overcome by a change in tactics or are they so significant as to change the game completely?

There is a difference between 20 years of experience and 1 year of experience repeated 20 times.

Pat:

Thank you for echoing my feelings and (maybe others?) of the "silent majority" who enjoy playing CS and are willing to play and evaluate ver. 1.03 BEFORE passing judgment.

I agree that Matrix Games needs real hard data from both AI and human-based game play to better evaluate the game mechanics. This will take both detailed feedback and time to get more games completed under ver 1.03.

Already, there have been several bugs that have been identified and Matrix is working the fixes. IMHO that is a good step in the right direction.

IMO, > constructive feedback and < :hissy: fits are what is needed now.