Easier For New Users
My intention for ROK is to make fast to join and fast to participate, so in order for new users to become integrated faster I have implemented easier / highlighted information and navigation links. I also believe some users become lost after they have finished their turns and do not realize that they have to come back to get more... I have changed added notes about this especially on the Explore page.
New Purchases
In the same page as the marketplace / blacksmith you can now purchase either a Mansion, Fortress or Tower with walls. You can purchase these as many times as you like so long as you have the gold to do so. Each provides added soldiers and peasants to your people. You will need to experiment to see which one gives what. This now enables two things:
1. Excess gold can be utilized rather than just keep saving or spending it on unneeded items.
2. You will be able to acquire more soldiers beyond the 1000 limit set.
Now the game becomes even more furious!
Special Attack
Now there is an option for a 'Special Attack' when you are out of range. This Special Attack allows you to 'hurt' an Enemy once when certain conditions apply:
1. You must have 200 turns
2. You must be in the quarter range of the Enemy's worth
3. Be prepared to lose 100 turns (protection for smaller Kingdoms)
4. The enemy you are attacking must have soldiers
This fulfills what I mentioned in the Special Requests Thread about a way to keep attacking beyond the normal Attack option. Now your chances are better.
New Game
Keep in mind that a new game is expected to start on Monday 17th June, 2007 at around 10-11pm EST (estimated). Those of you claiming unfair advantage by those who start sooner should ensure that you note this time.
Credits
I am working to bring Credits on stream here and this is what I have done so far:
1. All Member Credits is now '0'. You may have had 15,000 or 500 before, but that was just a default amount given on joining. Now everyone who joins starts at '0'. In this way you EARN credits rather than just get it free.
2. To earn credits you have to win a prize. There is a new Thread within the Board to tell you what you get for coming 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
3. You will be able to exchange this credit for turns and so forth, so get ready to win this game if you want to have a big advantage in the next game.
More info to come when I have updated the actual page where you get credits.
Credit Page Active
When you clicked on the Credits link you would normally be taken to the Comparison Page within this Community. That is no longer the case as the Credit page is now active and you can transfer, donate (purchase) credits and get the advantage over other players. Your donation also gives me zeal to continue creating updates and expanding the game into other areas - thanks for your support!