Re: [glob2-devel] Gradients (again)

[Eli]

On Sep 16, 2005, at 3:35 AM, Stephane Magnenat wrote:

> > but what's the benifit of globs consuming per mile and not per 
> > minute? I
> > would *really* prefere less coars speed-ups with time-based 
> > consumption.
>
> It put more constraint on upgrade: if you want a fast race, you need 
> the
> logistic behind. Otherwise speed upgrades are simply much too 
> powerfull.
>
> Steph
It's not that simple. Speed upgrades can, of course, be balanced 
without any disadvantages, by being made weak enough. However, eating 
per mile is not really a disadvantage except to idle globs: They can 
also fetch food faster, so they cover their expenses, and the upgrade 
is simply an upgrade to your relative speed over your enemies. (Of 
course, your buildings still go at the same speed... so you need more 
Inns, etc.)