(10-03-2018, 08:57 PM)Ripticus (translated) Wrote: No, I gave only simplistic examples that everyone ;) speaks to. But the new system does not really come close to what could be called a "simulation" of scientific research. Perhaps there should be a system where: either one chooses to answer math / chemistry / physics problems ... in order to do the research (it would not be silly besides, it would allow the players to to cultivate intellectually) or one has a predefined time before the higher level.
(Well I admit, I have not really play since 2015, and I bought out an account to see the changes, and how to say, many changes ^^, but especially very regular updates)
Definitely sounds like you haven't looked at the current game. There currently is no technology system apart from patents, and they aren't really a technology progression gating mechanic.
Right now we have a blank slate that we can hopefully add a technology system onto later.
Not sure forcing players to solve math/chemistry/physics tests would be any fun. We would all just google for the answer.
(10-03-2018, 08:57 PM)Ripticus (translated) Wrote: I know how much in this game the game mechanics on the war are extremely close to reality. As in reality you can lose everything at any time. However, we can assume that if one day SoH meets more thousands or even millions of players (this is of course an SUPPOSITION), it would be particularly interesting to leave this mechanics intact for the great empires. This would require recruiting a large mass of players from different continents to cover the maximum time zone. On the other hand, for small empires, a mechanic of protection or damage limit (for example, only the loss of some flags, buildings or vessel not protected ...) might actually be necessary.
I would rather focus on "fun" than "realism". But I was suggesting any war mechanics in particular, it would just be nice to have a way to see the difference between empires that are defensively hostile and empires that want to formally engage in fights against you. This can simply be more diplomatic stances, or another form of public political announcement.
While some protection from none war attacks would be interesting, I don't know how it should work or what the goal of such a system would be. But right now with the new-style building system, it is so easy to wipe another empire out without giving them anything to recapture or salvage.