~Overhaul Tests Masterthread~ (Needs players)
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2016 4:51 pm
This will have to be put on hold until the TG forms a large enough playerbase.
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What are overhaul tests?
Overhaul tests are a new kind of test performed in the Testing Grounds where existing aspects of the game are changed or removed, and for each type of test, statistics will be tracked. Based on the statistics, aspects of the overhaul will be altered, and form a new version. Should the ideal overhaul be tested extensively, it will hopefully be implemented into the game.
What do we need from the community?
We need a full game for each overhaul test, but the number of players needed for a full game may vary between versions of overhauls. We also need every version of the overhaul to be recorded by the host for stats such as who won, who lost, when there were draws, and how many games there were (and not recording games with moderator errors.)
We also need these overhaul tests to be taken seriously, and although full effort isn’t required in the game (to simulate the general ToS community,) we want serious overhauls in the best attempt to achieve the ideal win rate.
Finally, we need people to spread the word about this so we can have more tests, and this also impacts normal testing. Invite people from games, advertise the TG in your signature, and find other ways to gain activity in the TG so we get more role tests and overhaul tests.
Only for this first version, the community will help alter it to what we feel is ideal. I feel V1 needs some double-checking to ensure we get a solid start in this new system. Post below what you feel could be changed for the better.
What are our goals?
The goal of these new tests is to create a version of the game where all roles have an equal shot of winning in Ranked and Classic mode. This number can vary depending on the setup, from 20%, 25%, 33%, or 50% being the win rate of every role in these setups. This makes the game as balanced as possible, so everyone has an equal chance of enjoying victory, while also encouraging more competitive gameplay as the better players are more likely to win.
Once we have a version that has been tested extensively and has equal win rates of every alignment, we will suggest our changes to the developers to the game in hopes that they implement our changes for the better of the game.
Who can host or create versions of overhauls?
Anyone can, should they be supervised by someone qualified to. Fill in an empty row in the Hosting Requests Spreadsheet, and check it consistently to see if a supervisor placed their name in the “supervisor” column. If nobody puts their name in the supervisor column by the time you want to schedule your test, no supervisors were available at the time and you may reschedule your test. After the test is complete, you will send a PM to Oliy including the user who supervised the test, the version of the overhaul used, and how many games there were with the number of victories for each faction present, not including games with moderator errors. (Note on Supervisors - They can just watch the game or they can play in it)
You may also submit a version of overhaul by creating a Google Drive Spreadsheet, following the criteria given on the existing Spreadsheet, and share it with Oliy through PM, and should it look like a legitimate overhaul, it will be added under it’s own version name, and with the author(s) attached to it. After that, anyone may test your version of overhaul!
Can I participate in Overhaul Tests?
Of course! Check the Hosting Requests spreadsheet, find a game on a time that is available to you, and at that time go to the second TG server to play! If a game is ongoing, the server is full, or the host says the game is full, you may spectate the game if you can, but leave and find another time if they don’t allow you to.
Qualified Supervisors
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