Advice from a new player

[astyreal]

No, that's not a typo.  I didn't mean to enter "Advice for a new player" into the subject line.

This is going to be a bit of advice _from_ a new player.

Well, new isn't exactly correct.  I played fall of rome 10+ years ago.

Anyway, to the point: I am very interested in Alamaze, but had a devil of a time figuring out the logistics of getting started.  Trying to find the "good stuff" is like going through a hoarders stash that has had a family intervention and is staging a garage sale.

There is junk from the past 20 years everywhere.  4 different domains (fallofromegame, kingdomofarcania.net, alamaze.co, www.abanak.com, more?), different versions of manuals flying around, dead links everywhere.  It makes navigation impenetrable and will absolutely scare away potential players who are not used to flying through the rubble like anakin skywalker in a podracer.

Sorry if this comes across as a bit tough, the game looks super cool and I hope to be able to join a sesh, but wanted to relay this advice.  Because I think at the core, the current forum, manual, and order entry system are pretty polished.  

Let them shine ! 

Asty

[RELLGAR]

I agree, hopefully these things can be corrected. This is an awesome gaming experience.

[Maximus Dominus]

No, that's not a typo.  I didn't mean to enter "Advice for a new player" into the subject line.

This is going to be a bit of advice _from_ a new player.

Well, new isn't exactly correct.  I played fall of rome 10+ years ago.

Anyway, to the point: I am very interested in Alamaze, but had a devil of a time figuring out the logistics of getting started.  Trying to find the "good stuff" is like going through a hoarders stash that has had a family intervention and is staging a garage sale.

There is junk from the past 20 years everywhere.  4 different domains (fallofromegame, kingdomofarcania.net, alamaze.co, www.abanak.com, more?), different versions of manuals flying around, dead links everywhere.  It makes navigation impenetrable and will absolutely scare away potential players who are not used to flying through the rubble like anakin skywalker in a podracer.

Sorry if this comes across as a bit tough, the game looks super cool and I hope to be able to join a sesh, but wanted to relay this advice.  Because I think at the core, the current forum, manual, and order entry system are pretty polished.  

Let them shine ! 

Asty

The new owner is aware of these issues. It will take a bit of time to get them all squared away, as there are a variety of problems/issues/suggestions that are awaiting their turn in line for getting to.

These lamentations are all worthy of being pointed out by you. I think your criticisms are right on the mark.

[Brekk]

No, that's not a typo.  I didn't mean to enter "Advice for a new player" into the subject line.

This is going to be a bit of advice _from_ a new player.

Well, new isn't exactly correct.  I played fall of rome 10+ years ago.

Anyway, to the point: I am very interested in Alamaze, but had a devil of a time figuring out the logistics of getting started.  Trying to find the "good stuff" is like going through a hoarders stash that has had a family intervention and is staging a garage sale.

There is junk from the past 20 years everywhere.  4 different domains (fallofromegame, kingdomofarcania.net, alamaze.co, www.abanak.com, more?), different versions of manuals flying around, dead links everywhere.  It makes navigation impenetrable and will absolutely scare away potential players who are not used to flying through the rubble like anakin skywalker in a podracer.

Sorry if this comes across as a bit tough, the game looks super cool and I hope to be able to join a sesh, but wanted to relay this advice.  Because I think at the core, the current forum, manual, and order entry system are pretty polished.  

Let them shine ! 

Asty

Your criticism is well-taken, and I agree with your frustration.  I am working to pull things together give me another month or 2 and we will be in a better place.  For now give a game a go, its free while I'm working on just the changes your mentioning.

Brek