Visions

I always wanted to express the differences between major versions (v1, v2, v3, v4, v5).

Version 1.x were nothing other than adding the ability to randomly choose cat, to ban people with 2 DTs, Anti-BS (even though it was broken), and a few changes in attempt to balance the game. Back then there weren't many cheesy tactics so the gameplay was vastly the same. The DarkArchons and Bunkers were way over-used, thus leading to v2.

Version 2.x focuses on controlling the number of units allowed in the map at a time, in order for people not to overly use certain units/spells. However, limiting is simply go beyond control, and for an one-sided game (in mice favor), it wont hurt to allow mice to mess with cat a little since cat clearly loses the game. People were asking, "Why limiting the fun?", so it leads to v3.

Version 3.x has its control set on the income (or the amount of $$ mice has) based on the units/buildings the player owns at any given time (aka Tax or Upkeep). This system doesn't forcefully limit Mice to massively get certain units, but rather, own them with a price. This version is the least welcomed version due to the active deduction of $$.

Version 4.x introduces the level/age system, along with the tax system. Also to losen the drawback of the tax. Version 4.3 also introduces the Hard and Easy mode, to let people play with the new spells and features without the new level/tax system.

Version 5.x replaced level/tax system with a tax-upon-purchase system. This system is much easier and transparent. When building/buying things, a score system will keep track of a total so upon reaching certain "limits", a surcharge will apply after building/buying new things. This system places less burden on Mice, while being inevitable for Mice to have some $$ deducted throughout the game.

I haven't planned the focus for Version 6. But one thing is certain that, I'll be putting some transitional but yet revolutional changes in versions like 5.1 or 5.2, so stay tuned. I also want to hear more voices from the general public to make this game even better.

Legacy.... Jungle 2.3?

I was doing Jungle 5.1 and wanted to look back what I did for the older versions, and check what I found when I check the Version 2 log...



Now how come I don't see any version 2.3 around? After checking my files I found that, I never publish that version before I move on.... =.=" Oh well!