In the past, it is said that the population underwent an explosive increase concurrent with the advent of agricultural societies. However, this marked the commencement of a calamity. In tandem with burgeoning social predicaments, they found themselves utterly defenseless against the relentless forces of nature. While I remain uncertain about the game’s overarching objectives, I firmly believe that the inclusion of at least one catastrophic event is imperative.
Whenever I commence a new game, I discard the preceding map and embark afresh. The rationale behind this is that once the sustenance quandary is surmounted in the latter phase, sustaining the x3 speed yields negligible alterations. Consequently, stable operation prevails in most scenarios. This very facet renders the game monotonous. Even in the face of assailants’ onslaughts, a well-established defense mechanism might mitigate the threat significantly. Admittedly, there exists the option of augmenting the invaders’ offensive capabilities by 100%. Regrettably, this merely engenders a sense of discontent. The rationale underlying this perturbation is the conspicuous absence of augmentations beyond the imposition of trials upon me.
- If bestowing an intuitive augmentation poses challenges, how about instituting a growth-oriented cumulative system? Each solution could confer a progressive +buff.
- Alternatively, consider an approach wherein the lord’s army dispatches a contingent furnished with a rider responsible for bestowing an offensive buff. They would adhere to tactical formations while besieging walls and wreaking havoc internally. This concept mirrors a colony’s dynamics, wherein the player has the choice to entertain renegotiations or confront exorbitant demands, exceeding the initial gold offering. Failing compliance, they would return after amassing followers over several years to levy punitive measures, leading to widespread devastation.
I concede that the integration of war-centric components is imperative for the aforementioned proposals to materialize. Nonetheless, I am steadfast in my belief in their necessity. A quotidian existence devoid of conflict, barring sporadic incursions culminating in ephemeral disruptions – is this the sole trajectory envisaged for such an elaborate setup?
I am inclined to perceive that the aforementioned predicament’s intensification has been precipitated by the recent incorporation of the artifact system. While every relic confers a distinct flavor of enjoyment, based on my past experiences, they largely amount to instruments furnishing unforeseen statistics. The absence of historical context and rational substantiation complicates the process of perceiving them as integral to the game’s fabric. I ardently advocate for the integration of a unique narrative tethered to each artifact, serving to enhance their significance within the game’s framework.
