Hidden Scores

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Puzzler
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Hidden Scores

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I have a suggestion for a game customization option -- no information about opponents' scores. I think that some players find it frustrating when they know they are too far behind to win, and are more likely to abandon positions. It would be nice to try a game with no opponent scoring information revealed, to see if that helps keep people feeling like they have a chance, and therefore stay in the game.
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Sounds like a fine idea.

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Re: Hidden Scores

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Since it's been about a year since I brought this up, I thought I'd mention that it's still an option I'm interested in. If "hidden scores" were a customization option, I'd pick it every time. I really do think some players tend to get demoralized when they see they are falling behind, and are more likely to abandon their position.
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Re: Hidden Scores

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Noted. I'll bump it closer to the top of my priority list.

Sorry I've been largely absent from RSW development lately; I expect to be back in full force within a few more weeks.

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Re: Hidden Scores

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No problem. One other thing I think I mentioned at some point, and am still interested in, is the ability to disable anonymous messages within a game. Just wanted to keep that idea alive as well...
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Re: Hidden Scores

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Ha, "a few more weeks," indeed. My estimate is accurate only if 60 weeks can be considered "a few".

Anyway, both features are now available. Actually, I added three new score-reveal options: no scores at all, full scores for all players, and scores for only the players seen (as now), but with a precise matching of player to score.

David
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