Hello,
I've only recently got round to playing FfH2 (yeah yeah, what took me so long), and have been enjoying it. I've read that a) the FfH2 AI can be a bit hit or miss, and b) Wild Mana has a better AI, along with a whole host of other improvements.
Is there an easy way to get the improvements WM brings to FfH2 (better AI, deeper magic, etc) without all the additions. In particular, I'm still trying to get to grips with all the factions and leaders in FfH2, and am not really sure I want any more! (maybe something I'd be interested in the future)
Also, I think that WM's barbs may be a little bit OTT for me... spawning in empty visible tiles for example... but I *do like* the lairs and assorted beasties that FfH2 introduces. I like that the forest feels like a dark and dangerous place and that I have to make multiple scout units if I want to explore properly.
Also, what game speed works well? I used to play Epic on Beyond the Sword (marathon always felt a little toooooo slow, and normal never gave enough time to enjoy the medieval period imo).
Am I right in thinking that FfH2/WM has a slower default pace anyway? My current game is on normal, and seems about right, but I've only played around 100 turns. Is WildMana slower than normal FfH2? It seems to be.
Oh, and thanks for all your great work. Apologise if this is all covered in a "new user guide" somewhere.
I've only recently got round to playing FfH2 (yeah yeah, what took me so long), and have been enjoying it. I've read that a) the FfH2 AI can be a bit hit or miss, and b) Wild Mana has a better AI, along with a whole host of other improvements.
Is there an easy way to get the improvements WM brings to FfH2 (better AI, deeper magic, etc) without all the additions. In particular, I'm still trying to get to grips with all the factions and leaders in FfH2, and am not really sure I want any more! (maybe something I'd be interested in the future)
Also, I think that WM's barbs may be a little bit OTT for me... spawning in empty visible tiles for example... but I *do like* the lairs and assorted beasties that FfH2 introduces. I like that the forest feels like a dark and dangerous place and that I have to make multiple scout units if I want to explore properly.
Also, what game speed works well? I used to play Epic on Beyond the Sword (marathon always felt a little toooooo slow, and normal never gave enough time to enjoy the medieval period imo).
Am I right in thinking that FfH2/WM has a slower default pace anyway? My current game is on normal, and seems about right, but I've only played around 100 turns. Is WildMana slower than normal FfH2? It seems to be.
Oh, and thanks for all your great work. Apologise if this is all covered in a "new user guide" somewhere.