Score setting when conquering a zone outside the zone.

[nux]

When a zone collapses (not harmlessly) it gives the team half of the points it would give if there was a player inside the zone. The problem is that this is hardcoded.

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    if ( 0 == enemiesInside_ )
        totalScore /= 2;

Im changing this and make it configurable as a 0+ float, i just cant think of a way to name the config item. Some of the options thought were:

• FORTRESS_CONQUERED_OUTSIDE_RATIO
• FORTRESS_CONQUEST_EMPTY_SCORE_FACTOR
• FORTRESS_CONQUEST_SCORE_FACTOR

Any ideas?

[epsy]

as a 0-1 float

Don't limit the server admin's craziness. Who knows, maybe someone might come up with something that brings double the points if you're out.

[nux]

as a 0-1 float

Don't limit the server admin's craziness. Who knows, maybe someone might come up with something that brings double the points if you're out.

My bad, i wasnt going to limit it, i read "0-1 float" somewhere else and it stuck.

[sinewav]

FORTRESS_CONQUEST_SCORE_FACTOR is good, but a little ambiguous when compared to the rest of the family.

FORTRESS_CONQUEST_EMPTY_SCORE_FACTOR is better, but really long. However, I prefer clarity over aesthetics so this would be my choice. I can't think of a better name right now.

[vov]

Im changing this and make it configurable as a 0+ float (...)

• FORTRESS_CONQUERED_OUTSIDE_RATIO
• FORTRESS_CONQUEST_EMPTY_SCORE_FACTOR
• FORTRESS_CONQUEST_SCORE_FACTOR

What about negative values? Punishment for not being able to stay inside the sumo zone that is!

My personal preference about the name would be the first one, it tells from its name what it does. But as there'll be a help text anyways the 2nd one should be fine too.

And what about settings like CYCLE_RUBBER_MINDISTANCE_GAP_BACKDOOR or CAMERA_SERVER_CUSTOM_BACK_FROMSPEED? they're long-ass lines too, no problem with that

[Phytotron]

What about negative values? Punishment for not being able to stay inside the sumo zone that is!

Wouldn't that just be regular sumo zone behaviour, maybe combined with a score_die value?

[nux]

What about negative values? Punishment for not being able to stay inside the sumo zone that is!

Wouldn't that just be regular sumo zone behaviour, maybe combined with a score_die value?

No, if you open your mind you will see new game types can benefit from this. This isnt done to improve sumo, it is as good as it gets.

[sinewav]

No, if you open your mind you will see new game types can benefit from this. This isnt done to improve sumo, it is as good as it gets.

Wait, first you tell someone to "open their mind" then you say sumo "is as good as it gets?" That's the definition of having a closed mind. I can think of many, many ways to improve Sumo...

[Phytotron]

Open your mind! I don't have to explain myself!

Open your mind! Always use the exact same physics in every Fortress and Sumo (et al) server!

[Word]

I will begin to use 'open-minded' as an insult for dogfight-players next time I get to play, because I can't stand it any longer.

"Oh, you died. Maybe you're too open-minded!"

"I forgot this server was full of open-mindedness."

"Please don't treat me as if I was open-minded."


Roland Barthes could have written a book about that.