HoME General Discussion Thread

[caps]

I've been slammed with school, various RL issues, and when I have time, SoV/C3V stuff. I'm still around and replying to posts, but no one else is making any and I'm not in a position to push things myself.

I believe White Knight is busy helping the Star Wars project be ready for a May release (best of luck to them), but most of us are still around.

I think what we need right now, more than discussion, is active playtesting, and that's hard to come by--especially this time of year.

[boromir96]

Well, like everybody else, I'm still here, just don't really feel like Playtesting. I think it's in part due to the fact that I don't care much for the Gandalf we have in the Design process.....



EDIT: I also feel we'd get a little further with less Playtests required.... It doesn't take 30 Playtests to know that a Unit is fairly Balanced, and It's not like there's ever going to be Tourneys that allow HoME.

[White Knight]

Originally Posted by boromir96

Well, like everybody else, I'm still here, just don't really feel like Playtesting. I think it's in part due to the fact that I don't care much for the Gandalf we have in the Design process.....



EDIT: I also feel we'd get a little further with less Playtests required.... It doesn't take 30 Playtests to know that a Unit is fairly Balanced, and It's not like there's ever going to be Tourneys that allow HoME.

I agree with the 2nd part wholeheartedly! The reason HoSS got so many figures complete with just a few people is because they focused on the designs (with the hope that playtesting would come later). It's also the only way we finished the first 30 Pokemon at Project Pokemon.

As for the 1st part about not liking the current Gandalf design, the design is very similar to the ideas you liked here.

- Leadership (bring figures along with him as he moves)
- Blazing Strike SA (with fleeing)

We just didn't include Inspire Hope. And we voted on Jandar instead of Acquilla.

[Joseph Sweeney]

Hahahahah, I'm free, free, freeeeeee! *cough*......uhh....Hi guys, I'm back.....yeah, a lot sooner than expected!

So.....does anybody want to propose a vote to allow JS back in?

Also, we need to move along the production of units. I propose we create a schedule sorta thing, (i.e.

JS must playtest Gandalf twice before (fill in with proper date), otherwise, he cannot vote on next (something, whether it be moving a unit to playtesting, inviting a new member in, or whatever). This will encourage people to playtesting...and make the stakes a little higher.

Of course, some here just aren't able to comply with that requirement, so it might not be a good idea after all.

[Son of Arathorn]

Ugh, I hate the end of the year...

Sorry gents, but I'm getting buried under a pile of schoolwork, RL hassles, and general mayhem. It'll be a bit before I'm back to full capacity here. Think end of May.

As for Boromir's comment on playtest minimum, some will likely agree that 30 is excessive, but even if the majority think that, we need to have a minimum amount that is reasonably sufficient in order to maintain some semblance of quality control. I'd like to hear others thoughts on this (thanks WK).

We need to take care of the units in Playtesting/Design, and jump-start Brainstorming. Something tells me that either the ERB needs another session of planning, or the troops need a free rein in brainstorming.

[Joseph Sweeney]

Originally Posted by Joseph Sweeney

So.....does anybody want to propose a vote to allow JS back in?

Seriously, guys, I mean, maybe....*COUGH*.....you should purpose a vote to allow JS back....*COUGH*....*COUGH*.....HINT, HINT...

[elvenwizard9]

I'm still waiting on that proposal, Son of Arathorn.

[Son of Arathorn]

Originally Posted by elvenwizard9

I'm still waiting on that proposal, Son of Arathorn.

Duly noted. As soon as JS's vote is done, I'll propose yours.

[JESUSFREAK]

Pardon me, I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post here, but could you explain what you guys are doing. You guys seem to be complaining about playtesting. I agree, It doesn't take 30 some playtests to finish a Figure, but if you guys need help, I think I could!

[boromir96]

Originally Posted by JESUSFREAK

Pardon me, I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post here, but could you explain what you guys are doing. You guys seem to be complaining about playtesting. I agree, It doesn't take 30 some playtests to finish a Figure, but if you guys need help, I think I could!

We can use all the help we can get!

At the moment the majority of our members seem to be busy with either RL issues, or other projects. (HoSS or VC) SO we're kinda tossing around ideas to help streamline the process

[JESUSFREAK]

Sweet! How can I help!

[Joseph Sweeney]

Playtesting, and any idea's/suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated! Welcome to HoME!