Reno
03-02-2010, 02:09 PM
It's really hard to even out or balance races. Their "advantages" change throughout the round, some get more stuff later on while others get nothing. It's also hard to tell just how balanced the races really are because of all the choices each player makes and just how LUCKY they get with everything. Maybe some races will get very strong early on, but by the end they get nothing and are just relying on gaining a lot before the other races get their new transformation or something.
Saiyans. I do think the 25% bonus is good, but is it really that good? They have other abilities, like that gaining 50% pl when dying/coming close to death. And the oozaru transformation which seems pretty good, similar to a devils star, and they seem awesome if they can learn moon ball and use it at will, but other than that a saiyans real strength is getting super saiyan. I think if they get that, they will be the "best" because of the nice multiplier and the bonuses they already get from sparring/fighting and oozaru gains.
Devils. I don't know why I think devils are weak...the x12 multipler right now gets them opportunities to gain a lot of pl, almost double their pl, and next star they x12 that number and do it again. I guess I see the long run, like when half saiyans (Or full saiyans when they earn theirs) and duugos get their transformations. I think devils are one of those cases where gaining a lot of pl early, then relying on that when the other races get their advantages, is how they balance out. Because end game alone, I think they do just suck, if all races were even in pl at that time(Which won't happen). Of course, getting lucky with finding the fights on the star days is a matter as well that is part of the luck factor.
Nameks...They still seem very good to me. I see how their meditate gains get lower and lower as they get stronger, but they should still be a powerhouse because of all the pl they gained early on. But that's pretty much all they are relying on, being very strong early on but later being at a disadvantage compared to some other races, which should "even them out". So I like 'em.
I have no clue about duugos, if their multipliers have been changed, the cost per turn, or the pl required for them to reach each trasnformation, but duugos scare the hell out of mel. If they are anything like last round, a devill will probably surpass them in powerlevel but once a duugos transforms they will essentially have a "devils star" every day. Duugos, last round, were crazy. They start off stronger, then a week later they are the weakest race with no abilities making them seem useless, but once they transform they were the best...then a few weeks later they are week again, but just in time to get a new transformation to sorta even up things. They are a very crazy race, constantly changing power compared to other races, which I liked. I want every race to play differently.
Humans. Oh humans... On paper, they seem like the best race...If it was an even fight. The problem is, they are probably going to be much weaker than the races. Maybe they can use their advantages to gain them a lot of pl and even out, but then the races start getting transformations and I don't know...They seem like they need a lot of luck and stuff to be really good. It's a race you gamble with when you pick them. They could be weak the entire round, on par with all the other races, or they could totally dominate the game.
Halfies...well, I see them being better than full blooded saiyans really. Its a tough choice deciding between full blooded or half. Obviosuly in the end full blooded seem better, but if halfies gain a lot of power before a full blooded earns their transformation, I see them being better. Meh, I donno. Compared to the other races they seem pretty much on par. I compare them a lot to duugos. Slightly different, which is needed.
Androids...Well, I'm not sure how they could potentially play out. With all their unique abilities, they could very easily be the best early on, mid game, and even late game. At the same time, they could very easily be the worst race during all points of the round. Lot of luck here. They are so different than the other races, it's hard to compare them really. This game isn't about "who will do the best in an even pl 1 on 1 fight." and androids can prove that. Every races advantages will constantly be changing.
One thing I like to do is compare people who are the same race as each other. Ever notice how sometimes 1 guy will be significantly better than his fellow race members? Watch 2 people of the same race play, the choices they make, the friends they make, the good/bad luck they have, whatever. Sometimes one player will dominate the game while the other is left far behind. Why? Luck? Skill? Who knows... It's funny though. We try to balance races and such so much, but a lot of times the race doesn't even matter.
Also, not everyone plays "to be the best" which I think most consider "being the best" means they win fights with other players. Every fight is not suppose to be even. Taking advantage of certain situations is what I feel this game is more about. A weaker person could beat the strongest person at the right spot, but if he tries to take him head on, he's doomed.
Saiyans. I do think the 25% bonus is good, but is it really that good? They have other abilities, like that gaining 50% pl when dying/coming close to death. And the oozaru transformation which seems pretty good, similar to a devils star, and they seem awesome if they can learn moon ball and use it at will, but other than that a saiyans real strength is getting super saiyan. I think if they get that, they will be the "best" because of the nice multiplier and the bonuses they already get from sparring/fighting and oozaru gains.
Devils. I don't know why I think devils are weak...the x12 multipler right now gets them opportunities to gain a lot of pl, almost double their pl, and next star they x12 that number and do it again. I guess I see the long run, like when half saiyans (Or full saiyans when they earn theirs) and duugos get their transformations. I think devils are one of those cases where gaining a lot of pl early, then relying on that when the other races get their advantages, is how they balance out. Because end game alone, I think they do just suck, if all races were even in pl at that time(Which won't happen). Of course, getting lucky with finding the fights on the star days is a matter as well that is part of the luck factor.
Nameks...They still seem very good to me. I see how their meditate gains get lower and lower as they get stronger, but they should still be a powerhouse because of all the pl they gained early on. But that's pretty much all they are relying on, being very strong early on but later being at a disadvantage compared to some other races, which should "even them out". So I like 'em.
I have no clue about duugos, if their multipliers have been changed, the cost per turn, or the pl required for them to reach each trasnformation, but duugos scare the hell out of mel. If they are anything like last round, a devill will probably surpass them in powerlevel but once a duugos transforms they will essentially have a "devils star" every day. Duugos, last round, were crazy. They start off stronger, then a week later they are the weakest race with no abilities making them seem useless, but once they transform they were the best...then a few weeks later they are week again, but just in time to get a new transformation to sorta even up things. They are a very crazy race, constantly changing power compared to other races, which I liked. I want every race to play differently.
Humans. Oh humans... On paper, they seem like the best race...If it was an even fight. The problem is, they are probably going to be much weaker than the races. Maybe they can use their advantages to gain them a lot of pl and even out, but then the races start getting transformations and I don't know...They seem like they need a lot of luck and stuff to be really good. It's a race you gamble with when you pick them. They could be weak the entire round, on par with all the other races, or they could totally dominate the game.
Halfies...well, I see them being better than full blooded saiyans really. Its a tough choice deciding between full blooded or half. Obviosuly in the end full blooded seem better, but if halfies gain a lot of power before a full blooded earns their transformation, I see them being better. Meh, I donno. Compared to the other races they seem pretty much on par. I compare them a lot to duugos. Slightly different, which is needed.
Androids...Well, I'm not sure how they could potentially play out. With all their unique abilities, they could very easily be the best early on, mid game, and even late game. At the same time, they could very easily be the worst race during all points of the round. Lot of luck here. They are so different than the other races, it's hard to compare them really. This game isn't about "who will do the best in an even pl 1 on 1 fight." and androids can prove that. Every races advantages will constantly be changing.
One thing I like to do is compare people who are the same race as each other. Ever notice how sometimes 1 guy will be significantly better than his fellow race members? Watch 2 people of the same race play, the choices they make, the friends they make, the good/bad luck they have, whatever. Sometimes one player will dominate the game while the other is left far behind. Why? Luck? Skill? Who knows... It's funny though. We try to balance races and such so much, but a lot of times the race doesn't even matter.
Also, not everyone plays "to be the best" which I think most consider "being the best" means they win fights with other players. Every fight is not suppose to be even. Taking advantage of certain situations is what I feel this game is more about. A weaker person could beat the strongest person at the right spot, but if he tries to take him head on, he's doomed.