Combat results log

Arryn · #1 March 7th, 2004, 01:26 PM

Since IW seems to think that we, the fans of the game, don't need the ability to have text logs of combat results, I thought I'd put up a poll to (hopefully) demonstrate to them how much interest there is in having this feature added to the game.

johan osterman · #2 March 7th, 2004, 01:57 PM

I think this is an excellent development, pretty soon JK and Kristoffer won't have to make any decisions anymore, you can just put up a poll and vote for the inclusion or exclusion of any features. I certainly believe that design by polling is the way of the future in game design. I also am very certain that Kristoffer and JK will take great pleasure in not having to make any decisions on their own anymore. Illwinter is scheduled to change it's name to Gallup Game design any minute now. Of course there will first be a poll to approve the name change.

[ March 07, 2004, 11:57: Message edited by: johan osterman ]

Arryn · #3 March 8th, 2004, 02:01 AM

I'm delighted you approve. It's comforting to know that IW intends to listen to the fan base, and include features the fans ask for.

Pocus · #4 March 8th, 2004, 02:03 AM

Yes I can understand how this poll can be felt as offensive by IW, Arrynn. Particularly the second question.

Developpers are players, dont forget that (well its true for IW at least!). And the commitment they have done for dominions dwarf, by definition, any commitment that even the most zealout fan can do.

PhilD · #5 March 8th, 2004, 02:05 AM

The second question in this poll is a perfect example of what a poll should NOT ask: you ask "who is best suited to deciding what we want", while the question you're really asking is, "who should decide what is best for the game".

Obviously, this is a point that may be debated, but there's nothing to poll about. (I still cast my vote in favor or logs, but honestly, they'd be more work for the devs than they're really worth)

Arryn · #6 March 8th, 2004, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PhilD:
The second question in this poll is a perfect example of what a poll should NOT ask: you ask "who is best suited to deciding what we want", while the question you're really asking is, "who should decide what is best for the game".

"Who is best suited to deciding what we want" is actually what I intended to mean. I'm guilty of poor phrasing. For that, I apologize.