GCI/Playtesting/Heir to the Throne/Challenging

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Heir to the Throne Campaign - Challenging

Bugs reported

Wesnoth 1.9.3 not starting or starting after several tries I don't know if this is because of my computer or not, but 1.9.2 worked fine.

The stderr.txt file:

Battle for Wesnoth v1.9.3 Started on Thu Dec 30 04:09:39 2010

Automatically found a possible data directory at D:/jocuri/Battle for Wesnoth Unexpected characters at line start, value ' ' at <unknown>:1

Questions:

Available for every scenario

1. What difficulty levels and what version of Wesnoth have you played the scenario on?

Challenging difficulty, Wesnoth version 1.9.2.

9.If you know a bit of the Wesnoth Markup Language - do you think that the WML of this scenario is clear and well commented? If not which part would you like to be documented better?

Sadly, I don't know WML.

Scenario 1: The Elves Besieged

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

8

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Dialog was good.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

No challenge encountered...it's just the first scenario

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

6, because it was too long

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

Would have been more fun if I had more gold to start with...I know it's Challenging but I would concentrate to make the AI smarter, harder to beat, and the player should be relaxed and concentrating on resolving the problems...planning...without concerning about the money that much...at least for the first scenario ;) Anyway, I usually like it as hard as possible.

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 2: Blackwater Port

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

8

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear. Some horsemen assisted me. Although these horsemen were not under mzdirect control, they helped me a lot

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

In this scenario, the dialog was..interesting

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

Finishing in 9 turns

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

8

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

I would tell more about the story, the problems the world has, and how much i'm needed to restore the balance.

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 3: Isle of Alduin

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

7

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

The dialog is getting better...

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

having assembled two reasonably powerful forces on each side of the lake

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

8-9

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

Moving through the map was too slow...the units could only advance a few tiles...

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 4: Bay of Pearls

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

8

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Nice story...

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

None.

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

9

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

I want more money :D

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 5A: Muff Malal's Peninsula

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

6

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very interesting :-bd

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

None.

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

9 - easier and more relaxing

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

The difficulty could be raised slightly higher, because I was getting used to that level and this scenario was too easy...

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 5B: Isle of the Damned

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

6

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

The objectives were clear

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very nice....mermen, undead, mages

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

Those undead units.

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

7

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

MAKE THAT AI SMARTER... maybe make it learn from the good players with some neural networks..

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 6: The Siege of Elensefar

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

9

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

I was impressed of such a good storyline ;)

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

The speed..

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

8

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

I would change the speed...

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 7: Crossroads

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

7

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

Triggering ambushes, the mountains...

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

9

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

I would improve the graphics

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 8: The Princess of Wesnoth

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

8

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

The horsemen were too good :D

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

9

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

Your game is so interesting and I'm sure that it is going in the right direction, but PLEASE improve the graphics...make better animations...add some more particles...make it shine...sparkle

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 9: The Valley of Death

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

8

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

The undead units.

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

6

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

The terrain graphics should be of a higher quality...it feels..low resolution

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

Yes, died...

Scenario 10: Gryphon Mountain

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

6

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

No challenge.

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

7

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

The difficulty could be raised slightly higher, by perhaps increasing the spawn rate.

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 11: The Ford of Abez

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

7

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

No challenge here.

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

8

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

I would improve the graphics

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

Yes

Scenario 12: Northern Winter

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

6

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

It was simple.

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

9

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

I would raise the difficulty slightly higher again... I like when i have to try to do my best in order to solve a problem, like a real-world problem...And if it is too easy it isn't that realistic anymore.

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 13: The Dwarven Doors

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

8

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

Reaching the entrances...

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

6-7-8

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

I would improve the graphics

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No/

Scenario 14: Plunging into the Darkness

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

9

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

Spiders :D

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

7

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

It is becoming too quiet...fading...make it shine!

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 15: The Lost General

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

9

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear,

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

Lionel

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

5... TOO long !

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

Ok...I like when I have to do something that requires planning, thinking, but I also need breaks....So make this scenario SHORTER!

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 16: Hasty Alliance

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

8

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

My greatest challenge was to survive the first few turns, as the death of any of Konrad's companions ended the scenario

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

9

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

Except from the look, I think no changes are needed.

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 17: The Sceptre of Fire

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

8

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

So many enemies.

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

8

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

No changes are needed as difficulty is appropriate.

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

Yes, Delfador died.

Scenario 18: A Choice Must Be Made

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

9

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

The challenge appeared for the branch with the Gryphons...

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

7

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

I would improve the graphics

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 19A: Snow Plains

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

6

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

No challenges at all.

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

7

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

Try to keep the same level of difficulty...keep it challenging

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 19B: Swamp of Dread

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

7

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

No major challenges.

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

8

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

No changes came in my head across playing this scenario so...I think it is good as it is right now.

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 19C: The Cliffs of Thoria

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

8

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

Too many reinforcements for the enemies...

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

7

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

GIVE THE ENEMIES LESS GOLD...they are multiplying so fast...

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

Yes...died

Scenario 20A: Home of the North Elves

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

8

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

No major challenges.

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

9

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

This advice is good for the whole game...those melee attacks could be made nicer...with more action...not like some chess parts.

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 20B: Underground Channels

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

6

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

Not really a big challenge those orcs

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

9

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

The aspect of the map.

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 21: The Elven Council

Cut-scene. Working ok...Nice storyline.

Scenario 22: Return to Wesnoth

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

8

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

Too many enemies...killing all of them

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

8

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

I think it is good as it is right now.

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

Yes-> died twice

Scenario 23: Test of the Clans

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

9

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

Very clear and interesting.

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

killing all the clan leaders before killing 25 units

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

6, a long field battle

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

Some faster tiles put strategically.

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No

Scenario 24: The Battle for Wesnoth

2.How difficult did you find the scenario? (1-10)

9

3.How clear did you find the scenario objectives?

Scenario objectives were clear.

4.How clear and interesting did you find the dialog and storyline of the scenario?

The best scenario...

5.What were your major challenges in meeting the objectives of the scenario?

Asheviere's forces

6.How fun do you think the scenario is? (1-10)

10 very fun, won by recalling all the knights

7.What, if any, are changes you would have made to the scenario to make it more fun?

Here is the part where I would say to give me less gold, but that depends on what I had before...

But I won't say this because this scenario was VERY fun so it's good as it is right now ( maybe it had so much fun because I knew I finished my work )

8.Was there any event that caused you to lose the game and forced you to reload or restart the scenario?

No