New WF Scenario: First Battle of Tembien

[Kool Kat]

Hi Petri:

Thanks for your questions! :cool2:

Given what you say, the average balance of your scenario was less than 8.0, I assume (sorry, too lazy to check) some of the testers have felt 8 is the proper balance score, but a couple of more felt the proper score is 7. Fine. That is how they felt.

Yes. The H2H test ratings reflect the average score for the categories of Balance, Enjoyment, and Briefings.

Unfortunately this means your scenario is doomed as far as the H2H process is concerned. That is fine too. I do understand it is not properly balanced for, well, balanced playing!

Yes. "First Battle of Tembien" cannot carry the H2H Productions approval... but it was tested thoroughly for play against human opponents... so it does carry that testing "approval" with it! And, it can be played and enjoyed by other players since I did load it into the Blitz game database! :smoke:

I do not know... Maybe the H2H should come with two approval stamps?

H2H Approved for Play Balance
((balance*1.6)+(enjoyment*1.2)+(briefings*0.2)/3 ) >= 8.0

H2H Approved for Enjoyment
((balance*1.2)+(enjoyment*1.6)+(briefings*0.2)/3) >= 8.0

Surely, tough criteria to meet still?

Yes. Reaching the 8.0 approval score can be tough, but be careful when you equate "balanced" with "enjoyment" and "fun." Actually, just because the game is not optimally "balanced" does not mean it is not an exciting scenario to play. My last test game, against a very skilled Ethiopian player, ranks as one of my most exciting games! The final outcome was not decided until over 3/4's of the game had been played.

I am mostly for the latter camp, again that's just me, but it somehow saddens me that after all the work and testing the scenario is considered a failior (as far as H2H is concerned)?

It is a little sad for me too.... it is "my baby" you know! :eek1: But again, I am happy for the insights, fun, and enjoyment I derived from both the development and testing of "First Battle of Tembien."

Somewhat OT, I thoroughly enjoyed the **Morning of Fire... that hangs there in high seven average balance as well. I surely hope it does not end being uploaded to DB without a H2H stamp too...

Hopefully, more players will set forward and help play test that scenario? :chin: (Had to throw in this smiley for you!) :cheeky: