@wc_sumpton I think what @redrum wants to tackle all the resource related feature requests as a whole so there is big picture clarity.

My added suggestion only enhance what you were initially requesting. And assure no problems down the road with map compatibility.

@general_zod I kind of wonder why that's the case for attackAA. I'd be interested in someone confirming that.

@Cernel The problem with doing that is that we'd have to continue to support the existing AA fields within a unit attachment since so many maps use them unless we could script updating all maps to use the newly created AAattachment.

@beelee I think it could definitely be improved. We have a number of areas that end up on many maps having a large scroll area that is difficult to utilize. Posting some examples from various maps would help give more context.

@alkexr That would probably not be a good solution as if I open up the objectives tab to say look at the current nation objectives then scroll around to look at some things and all of a sudden its switching to a different players objectives, that would probably be a poor experience. I think something more a long the lines of making it easier to display objectives for the nation you are interested in some sort of filter at the top of the objectives tab.

Yes I agree, this is a useful request. Not all resources acquired by an individual nation will be used during purchase. Thus may not want them listed in purchase. And may or may not want them displayed at bottom bar either.

A method to differentiate would be nice. Especially once resources are actually capable of being used in conditions ( hopefully coming soon 🙂 ). If that happens resources will become much more prevalent in new maps and mods. And most likely in some very creative ways.

Btw, this also a good supporting reason to not get carried away with the sizes of images and texts in purchase and bottom bar. So we can accommodate future expansion.

@general_zod Yup, I think you see what I'm talking about. ATM my plan is to check some other possibilities, but I'm not going to make any big changes right now.

Thanks for you input.

Cheers...

@redrum said in Units Can Load In Hostile Sea Zones:

@Hepps This would actually probably be a good property for TWW as I've actually run into exactly this case in the Pacific in my game vs Wirkey which makes it so I have to keep all my troops loaded on transports which just feels wrong: https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/533/tww-2-7-7-2-lalapalooza-redrum-allies-vs-wirkey-axis

I actually think it is not that wrong to be wanting to keep stuff loaded, but for a different reason. Really, loading/unloading takes some time, so you would not want to unload on random islands, and then reload, for no good reason, but this should be rather related to the ships using like 1 movement point for loading and/or unloading anything, on the turn. So, for example, a ship can move 3 but if it loads/unloads anything in 1 sea zone can move 2 and if it loads/unloads anything in 2 sea zones can move 1.
Probably, for easy of play, it would be advisable to charge the movement cost only on unloading, not on loading, especially since TA doesn't display loaded stuff well (what is loaded where).
Of course, this is off topic.

Final note, the original Axis&Allies 1981 (the first edition) actually had the loading cost dynamic, in that loading ships would have used 1 movement point for that.
http://axisandallies.wikia.com/wiki/Axis_%26_Allies_(Nova_Games_Edition)

I'm not opening a feature request, as I don't actually have a user case and I think there are more important feature requests around (or I could easily open hundreds of them more), but wanted to point out that the fact that normally in TA you almost never want to keep stuff on board is not necessarily that normal.

@redrum "Sustains" is the clearest wording that cannot really be misinterpreted as meaning anything else.

@general_zod Good recommendation. I've seen in for example online go timers that add a fixed amount per turn. The idea being there is that you can extend a long running game and not be forced to end the game in say round 3 or 4 because both players are low on time.

@rickard-liljeberg I believe this bug was fixed already. Can you try downloading the latest version (1.9.0.0.8304) if you don't have it already from here and retesting: http://triplea-game.org/download/

@redrum thanks for the reply. As I said above, not a big deal. A person just needs to pay attention : )

@zlefin Given the work towards a revamped UI, I don't think we'll be adding anything around the current menu UIs to preview since hopefully in the next few months we have at least the core menus redone. In the long run, I think we'll probably remove having different look and feel options and consolidate to a single one that has a lot more images/flavor.

Actually - on the real board - every territory (except Neutrals of course) has the emblem of the original controller printed on the board. Just to add this information here...

This is a good one, will come in handy with more dice sides for sure. Maybe we should include this in Menu -> Movement/Selection Help too.

@beelee said in Reserve Units Tab:

@stohrm Hi Stohrm
you can do your combat moves then buy then do combat so the combat outcome is still unknown before you purchase

I like that idea a lot. Thanks. It doesn't totally solve the issue; but, in a way, it'll definitely help in the overall decision making process.

And yes, it's been a while since I last checked in - the holidays and such.

It's been a while since I've been here (in the Forums) and I do appreciate your response(s).

Yes, I am aware that one can use Paint (or any other graphics program) and modify the look of the Units. I don't know if there's a 55x55 pixel limit; but, as such, there's not a whole lot one can do.

I have modified all the Infantry type units and done so fairly successfully; but I'm far from any kind of graphic artist.

I've been working on the ships as well; but they're even harder. Again, 55x55 is an extremely small canvas...

Which is why I suggested a "standardization" (in the first place). Yes, unique looks (based on Nationality) are nice; but are they practical?

Anyway, the game I've been playing (and modifying for myself) is "World War II Global - 1940" and I've been splicing in "Pact of Steel 2" bits and pieces. I believe it was the British planes that were the issue; but, yes, I will get around to changing them.

Anyway, again, thanks for your responses. I'm way too much of a loner; but I'm trying...

I should probably add that if the "activateTriggerOnChanceFailure" is added. Then we can have elaborate logic based on "chance" triggers that do not need a million conditions. Each "chance" trigger could in theory cascade to it's conclusion.

Another simple example of use is, map makers can have spawning reinforcements logic to help out an AI player. The elaborate logic to spawn can be based on chance. So the human player won't be able to predict where the reinforcements will spawn next. A trigger, via 1 line of code ("activateTriggerOnChanceFailure" ), would know how to proceed if the chance roll fails without a whole new set of conditions. Currently more than 1 failed chance roll can not be handled practically.