Bloodlines Design Diary #1 - Introductions

[@shadowchamp554]

Definitely agree with unique leaders being important for the game! I think leaders like Steersman Y’rkoon and Piter are tricky to design because it becomes more and more difficult for other players (especially new players) to understand what an opponent is capable of at any given moment. Esmar Tuek is (IMO) a much better approach as he uses public information and he’s probably the leader I’m looking for to the most.

[@BlackShadow993]

There's many other titles where it's a core part of attracting players in and equally needed for DI. Tuek certainly appeals to a certain style of gamer for sure.

[@shadowchamp554]

@@BlackShadow993 yeah. I also agree with you that most likely people will be using him to steal spice rather than building up the bonus at his spot. So I guess we'll wait and see if he is as fun as he looks.

[@BlackShadow993]

@@shadowchamp554 It's not a knock on the dev idea, just this game isn't built for bargaining and trading so...

[@Dementis1049]

Can't wait for the full breakdown

[@BlackShadow993]

Get comfy for them!

[@BloodFalcon2k7]

Great breakdown. Thanks Shadow

[@BlackShadow993]

It's nice to do these as a little more bite sized, all of the depth coming in the podcasts.

[@jasonfleischer5798]

Esmar Questions 1. Can you choose to take a bonus spice with the ring even if there is no bonus spice to forgo putting a spice on sietch ? 2. If you go to sietch with the ring can you put a bonus spice there and take it?

[@hidden-assets]

@@jasonfleischer5798 1) I would bet that you can't take nothing: not sure though. 2) yes.

[@BlackShadow993]

@@hidden-assets I would guess no, like you can't use calculated hire for mentat if it's already taken. So I think you'd be forced to do the first action