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by HerrHitzfeld
Thu Jun 10, 2021 1:29 am
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

(B) FURTHUR: It seems to me that most complaints about dice involve what are:

1) truly or perceived to be UNUSUAL streaks and outcomes (e.g., losing 12 troops to the enemy loss of 2), OR

2) Dice results that defy our expectation of what "FAIR" and truly "Random" dice should be like.

So maybe a ...
by HerrHitzfeld
Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:18 am
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

(B) FURTHUR: It seems to me that most complaints about dice involve what are:

1) truly or perceived to be UNUSUAL streaks and outcomes (e.g., losing 12 troops to the enemy loss of 2), OR

2) Dice results that defy our expectation of what "FAIR" and truly "Random" dice should be like.

So maybe a ...
by HerrHitzfeld
Mon Jun 07, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

Thanks for the replies people, it is appreciated.

HerrHitzfeld, you may be right about CC having the best players in the world, but given the insistence on things like fog settings, I am not so sure.
Saying something like an even balance of luck and strategy is not actually commentary about ...
by HerrHitzfeld
Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:06 am
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

@Nucker

I appreciate your thoughtful reply. A lot of your comments had to do with how the dice might be improved (as opposed to understanding them as they are currently) but there were a couple things you said that really got me thinking and I'd like to expand on those.

First, I'll say quickly ...
by HerrHitzfeld
Sun Jun 06, 2021 4:38 pm
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

@Nucker

Wow. A lot of food for thought right there. I will come back to this after I've had some time to think about it.
by HerrHitzfeld
Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

Thanks. As I said, when I first saw this thread, I assumed (mistakenly) that this was another "Complaints about Dice" thread. I think there were a few of those posted, but most were not the usual (to put it succinctly) "Dice Suck"..!

No worries. To be fair, my posts were rather ambiguous. Sorry ...
by HerrHitzfeld
Sat Jun 05, 2021 5:10 am
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

Yes, I do appreciate your thoughtful responses. I failed to acknowledge that before; my apologies.

Most of the threads about dice are complaints and/or suggestions on how the poster feels the Dice can be "Fixed." I think I spent a good deal of time and some thought on the matter last summer, so my ...
by HerrHitzfeld
Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:10 am
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

I do not think that I am making statements that are irrational; I merely point out that I have engaged in several such discussions before and the complainers merely want to complain more.

I believe that Duk and I have offered insights on this topic, here and elsewhere. Have you gained insights ...
by HerrHitzfeld
Thu Jun 03, 2021 11:52 pm
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

I am tired of talk about DICE. This topic has been beaten beyond DEAD.

I did a search in this Forum:
Search found 975 matches: dice
on 39 pages in this Forum alone.

It has to be the #1 complaint about Risk and on CC.

This game is called RISK (in the original board version in the USA) partly ...
by HerrHitzfeld
Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:00 pm
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

I am tired of talk about DICE. This topic has been beaten beyond DEAD.

I did a search in this Forum:
Search found 975 matches: dice
on 39 pages in this Forum alone.

It has to be the #1 complaint about Risk and on CC.

This game is called RISK (in the original board version in the USA) partly ...
by HerrHitzfeld
Wed Jun 02, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

general cod wrote:The 'new' theory of happiness is to 'expect to be disappointed' that way you may be nicely surprised if it's better or if not you can say 'yeh i knew it would be shit'. For me i try to be positive and hope for the best. Dukasaur clearly loves the old cliche's so here's my favourite... Smile and the world smiles with you, be miserable and you're on your own, ofc there's exceptions and everyone is different just don't let the bastards get you down!
general cod wrote:Bastards like the dice !!


True.
by HerrHitzfeld
Thu May 27, 2021 12:02 am
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

The dice seem to go on unrealistic runs, but that could just be confirmation bias as well all tend to remember that time a game swung when we lost a 9v3 or got beat by 22v40 last gasp from an opponent who we thought we had closed out. Both those are supposed to happen about ~5% of the time ...
by HerrHitzfeld
Sun May 23, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

I would tend to disagree. Not about those being very luck-dependant games (they are) but about this being what makes people the most upset.

I think when you play 1v1, you mostly go into it expecting a high luck factor. When it swings against you, it may be mildly irritating, you might even spit ...
by HerrHitzfeld
Sat May 22, 2021 10:14 pm
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

If you want a deterministic strategy game, play chess.

Risk is a dice game, subject to wild swings of luck. This is known.

I do play chess.

I'm just curious what people think specifically about the algorithm on CC. Is it good? Bad? Realistic? Problematic?

Risk wouldn't be Risk without a luck ...
by HerrHitzfeld
Sat May 22, 2021 5:59 pm
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Re: Let's Talk About The Dice

If you want a deterministic strategy game, play chess.

Risk is a dice game, subject to wild swings of luck. This is known.

I do play chess.

I'm just curious what people think specifically about the algorithm on CC. Is it good? Bad? Realistic? Problematic? EDIT Knowing that the algorithm isn't ...
by HerrHitzfeld
Sat May 22, 2021 4:22 am
Forum: Conquer Club Discussion
Topic: Let's Talk About The Dice
Replies: 67
Views: 18982

Let's Talk About The Dice

Tell me your thoughts about the dice!

EDIT FOR CLARIFICATION
Tell me your thoughts about why the dice provoke such strong emotions in people. Typically, why do they provoke negative emotions and skepticism about their legitimacy.
by HerrHitzfeld
Fri Mar 12, 2021 4:00 am
Forum: Completed 2021
Topic: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney [Winner: Silvertop]
Replies: 67
Views: 57299

Re: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney [Winner: Silvertop]

bump post

Tournament Complete

Winner: Silvertop (congratulated in OP)
by HerrHitzfeld
Sat Mar 06, 2021 4:07 am
Forum: Completed 2021
Topic: CM series: Middle Ages Trench (Winner: i-andrei)
Replies: 30
Views: 4823

Re: CM series: Middle Ages Trench (open for signups)

in please
by HerrHitzfeld
Wed Dec 30, 2020 6:18 am
Forum: Completed 2021
Topic: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney [Winner: Silvertop]
Replies: 67
Views: 57299

Re: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney (32/32) [FULL]

The Tournament is now FULL

Reserves are still being accepted however
by HerrHitzfeld
Wed Dec 30, 2020 6:13 am
Forum: Completed 2021
Topic: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney [Winner: Silvertop]
Replies: 67
Views: 57299

Re: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney (31/32)

Nimrods Son wrote:in please

Baltic States
British Isles
Montreal
USA
Classic


My apologies friend, the last open spot was just filled and I hadn't yet updated the thread as such.
However, I'd still happily take you as a reserve. I'll add you to that list now. Let me know if you want to be taken off.
by HerrHitzfeld
Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:41 am
Forum: Completed 2021
Topic: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney [Winner: Silvertop]
Replies: 67
Views: 57299

Re: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney (31/32)

Only one more player needed!!
by HerrHitzfeld
Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:24 pm
Forum: Completed 2021
Topic: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney [Winner: Silvertop]
Replies: 67
Views: 57299

Re: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney (23/32)

dragon dor wrote:Dragon here :evil:


which maps do you want?
by HerrHitzfeld
Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:21 am
Forum: Abandoned
Topic: Jeopardy (updated June 7)
Replies: 39
Views: 21444

Re: Jeopardy (3/18 players)

in please
by HerrHitzfeld
Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:56 pm
Forum: Completed 2021
Topic: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney [Winner: Silvertop]
Replies: 67
Views: 57299

Re: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney (22/32)

Ten more players needed! Let's get it!
by HerrHitzfeld
Mon Nov 30, 2020 4:07 am
Forum: Completed 2021
Topic: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney [Winner: Silvertop]
Replies: 67
Views: 57299

Re: Herr's 8 Player Escalating Tourney (18/32)

mikehayes wrote:In pls


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