Roman Numerals & Black colored armies *Rejected*

[Queen_Herpes]

Black armies are hard to see and there's no real reason to implement them.

Racial sentiments like this one are precisely why we won't be seeing black nor white armies. Roman numerals, however, equals a great idea.

[Victor Sullivan]

Black armies are hard to see and there's no real reason to implement them.

Racial sentiments like this one are precisely why we won't be seeing black nor white armies. Roman numerals, however, equals a great idea.

Allow me to direct you back to my previous comment about this:

No spoils games would get unreadable pretty quickly with overlapping numbers, it's the length of the roman numeral that's the problem.
Even four characters (9999) can look poor on some maps.

While four characters for 9999 looks "poor" (as you noted) I believe that the Roman Numerals look RICH. I'd rather see MMMMMMMMMIM than 9999.

Actually, 9999 = MMMMMMMMMCMXCIX

MrBenn's right. And the Roman numeral system is completely and entirely unnecessary, impractical, and by no means useful. This would be a complete pain for mapmakers everywhere, as they would have to set aside an incredible amount of space for the troop number.
As for the black troop color, would that be replacing slate or what? I suppose you could use "k" for the colorblind letters. The black troops would be cool, but I don't know as if it's worth going to the trouble of making it happen.

-Sully

[TheForgivenOne]

Also, what color would be changed to black? Currently there is a suggestion to up the amount of players to 12, but the preset colors are already picked.

Could you post the link to that thread here?

viewtopic.php?f=535&t=113234

[Queen_Herpes]

Black armies are hard to see and there's no real reason to implement them.

Racial sentiments like this one are precisely why we won't be seeing black nor white armies. Roman numerals, however, equals a great idea.

Allow me to direct you back to my previous comment about this:

No spoils games would get unreadable pretty quickly with overlapping numbers, it's the length of the roman numeral that's the problem.
Even four characters (9999) can look poor on some maps.

While four characters for 9999 looks "poor" (as you noted) I believe that the Roman Numerals look RICH. I'd rather see MMMMMMMMMIM than 9999.

MrBenn's right. And the Roman numeral system is completely and entirely unnecessary, impractical, and by no means useful. This would be a complete pain for mapmakers everywhere, as they would have to set aside an incredible amount of space for the troop number.
As for the black troop color, would that be replacing slate or what? I suppose you could use "k" for the colorblind letters. The black troops would be cool, but I don't know as if it's worth going to the trouble of making it happen.

-Sully

OH ConTRAREE mAWN FAIRY!

We will never get a long as people of the earth if we are torn apart along color lines. Ban the black and white colors!

The roman numerals would be really cool and would mean that only the ultra-intelligent amongst us would be able to figure out how many armies are on each territory. Would be a great way to make gameplay more intelligent!

Make it so, Number 1!

[greenoaks]

Also, what color would be changed to black? Currently there is a suggestion to up the amount of players to 12, but the preset colors are already picked.

what would the additional 4 colours be ?

[ljex]

No spoils games would get unreadable pretty quickly with overlapping numbers, it's the length of the roman numeral that's the problem.
Even four characters (9999) can look poor on some maps.

While four characters for 9999 looks "poor" (as you noted) I believe that the Roman Numerals look RICH. I'd rather see MMMMMMMMMIM than 9999.

Actually, 9999 = MMMMMMMMMCMXCIX

I see my TA Mr. Benn has helped me to see my error! Good catch Benny! That's why we pay you the big bucks!

Still, those roman numerals would make for fun gameplay!

how exactly does the way troops are displayed change game play

[Queen_Herpes]

IN speed games, those who cannot figure out Roman Numerals WILL DIE!

[TheForgivenOne]

So now we are punishing players because they were never taught Roman Numerals...

[MrBenn]

I still don't think this is a grVIII idea. (check out the Roman text-speak)

[Queen_Herpes]

I still don't think this is a grVIII idea. (check out the Roman text-speak)

Well said! I challenge MrBenn to the first game on Roman Numeral Armies settings!

[TheForgivenOne]

I still don't think this is a grVIII idea. (check out the Roman text-speak)

Well said! I challenge MrBenn to the first game on Roman Numeral Armies settings!

So you agree that this is not a great suggestion? Can I move it to rejected then?

[Victor Sullivan]

Yes, please!

[Queen_Herpes]

I still don't think this is a grVIII idea. (check out the Roman text-speak)

Well said! I challenge MrBenn to the first game on Roman Numeral Armies settings!

So you agree that this is not a great suggestion? Can I move it to rejected then?

Yes I authorize the rejection of this proposal. GOod work!

[Victor Sullivan]

I still don't think this is a grVIII idea. (check out the Roman text-speak)

Well said! I challenge MrBenn to the first game on Roman Numeral Armies settings!

So you agree that this is not a great suggestion? Can I move it to rejected then?

Yes I authorize the rejection of this proposal. GOod work!

...I believe this suggestion has merit. A revival of the Roman Numeral system is in order. It would generate a lot of interest in this site and probably encourage members to learn their roman numerals.

While four characters for 9999 looks "poor" (as you noted) I believe that the Roman Numerals look RICH. I'd rather see MMMMMMMMMIM than 9999.

Still, those roman numerals would make for fun gameplay!

Roman numerals, however, equals a great idea.

The roman numerals would be really cool and would mean that only the ultra-intelligent amongst us would be able to figure out how many armies are on each territory. Would be a great way to make gameplay more intelligent!

Make it so, Number 1!

-Sully

[TheForgivenOne]

Alright, I don't see this as an option that would work. It would clog up maps with too many letters. Moving this to Rejected.

[Queen_Herpes]

Alright, I don't see this as an option that would work. It would clog up maps with too many letters. Moving this to Rejected.

Wow, did you replace lackattack?

[TheForgivenOne]

Alright, I don't see this as an option that would work. It would clog up maps with too many letters. Moving this to Rejected.

Wow, did you replace lackattack?

I wish.