#42349: "Auto pick options should be the default in turn-based games"
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Please have "on" and "better" be the default choices for all players in turn-based games. Right now we all have to turn them on for every new game.• Please explain what you wanted to do, what you did and what happened
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Google Chrome v90
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Please have "on" and "better" be the default choices for all players in turn-based games. Right now we all have to turn them on for every new game.• Is this text available in the translation system? If yes, has it been translated for more than 24 hours?
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Google Chrome v90
• Please explain your suggestion precisely and concisely so that it's as easy as possible to understand what you mean.
Please have "on" and "better" be the default choices for all players in turn-based games. Right now we all have to turn them on for every new game.• Which browser are you using?
Google Chrome v90
• What was displayed on the screen when you were blocked (Blank screen? Part of the game interface? Error message?)
Please have "on" and "better" be the default choices for all players in turn-based games. Right now we all have to turn them on for every new game.• Which browser are you using?
Google Chrome v90
• Which part of the rules was not followed by the BGA adaptation
Please have "on" and "better" be the default choices for all players in turn-based games. Right now we all have to turn them on for every new game.• Is the rules violation visible on game replay? If yes, at which move number?
• Which browser are you using?
Google Chrome v90
• What was the game action you wanted to do?
Please have "on" and "better" be the default choices for all players in turn-based games. Right now we all have to turn them on for every new game.• What did you try to do to trigger this game action?
• What happened when you tried to do this (error message, game status bar message, ...)?
• Which browser are you using?
Google Chrome v90
• At which step of the game did the problem occur (what was the current game instruction)?
Please have "on" and "better" be the default choices for all players in turn-based games. Right now we all have to turn them on for every new game.• What happened when you tried to do this game action (error message, game status bar message, ...)?
• Which browser are you using?
Google Chrome v90
• Please describe the display issue. If you have a screenshot of this bug (good practice), you can use Imgur.com to upload it and copy/paste the link here.
Please have "on" and "better" be the default choices for all players in turn-based games. Right now we all have to turn them on for every new game.• Which browser are you using?
Google Chrome v90
• Please copy/paste the text displayed in English instead of your language. If you have a screenshot of this bug (good practice), you can use Imgur.com to upload it and copy/paste the link here.
Please have "on" and "better" be the default choices for all players in turn-based games. Right now we all have to turn them on for every new game.• Is this text available in the translation system? If yes, has it been translated for more than 24 hours?
• Which browser are you using?
Google Chrome v90
• Please explain your suggestion precisely and concisely so that it's as easy as possible to understand what you mean.
Please have "on" and "better" be the default choices for all players in turn-based games. Right now we all have to turn them on for every new game.• Which browser are you using?
Google Chrome v90
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(I honestly can't think of a good reason to not use them as default to be clear, but it should be an informed choice not a bewildering series of automated actions for new players)
The log makes it quite clear what is going on, so I think do not think new players will be confused. (Like me, they are probably reluctant to turn on *any* options in their first game.) Also, the "or better" logic works quite well, so users don't need to be afraid of using it.
One thing though, maybe worth of a different ticket: the "BETTER" algorithm definitely CAN be improved.
Several time I have choices like "2 coins + 1 coins" OR "3 coins and 1 point". The second one is clearly better but the "better" option doesn't kick in to speed up the game.
The algorithm pseudo code should be something like:
1) subtract, reward-wise, one choice from the other (coin-coin, points-points, revenue-revenue, specialActionTypeN-specialActionTypeN
2) if all the differences come out 0, choose one automatically since they are the same
3) if only one comes out different from 0, choose the one with that larger value
4) if two or more differences are different from 0, leave the choice to the player
I don't want the computer picking what is "best" for me.
but it should NOT default to "off" for sure!
> Several time I have choices like "2 coins + 1 coins" OR "3 coins and 1 point". The second one is clearly better but the "better" option doesn't kick in to speed up the game.
I'm not sure this is universally better. I think there might be an edge case where, if you trigger game end this way, it might deprive you of a turn you would otherwise have had, and thus allow someone else to win.
I agree with idea of not making it default, just to remember the settings as player preferences.
But current situation is not optimal and changing the default should be very simple to implement.
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