sithlord89 Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 lol...lol...lol ur right they can broad the hawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarod Ilcast Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Or they could get one of the NPCs to handle the turret. After all, when you've got a Mandalorian veteran like Canderous, an experienced smuggler like Jolee and HK-47, whose programming incudes enough knowledge of Sith fighters and their tactics to run freakin' combat sims, how much sense does it make to send some schmoe who doesn't know the fire button from the windscreen wipers? I'm not sure if this would have worked in KOTOR, when messing up the turret game meant getting killed - I'd be pretty hacked off if some NPC got me vaporised - but in Sith Lords, where it looks like you'll only get boarded if you fail, it might be possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shdy314 Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Or they could get one of the NPCs to handle the turret. After all, when you've got a Mandalorian veteran like Canderous, an experienced smuggler like Jolee and HK-47, whose programming incudes enough knowledge of Sith fighters and their tactics to run freakin' combat sims, how much sense does it make to send some schmoe who doesn't know the fire button from the windscreen wipers? I'm not sure if this would have worked in KOTOR, when messing up the turret game meant getting killed - I'd be pretty hacked off if some NPC got me vaporised - but in Sith Lords, where it looks like you'll only get boarded if you fail, it might be possible. Are you calling the PC some shmoe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserk Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Laws of chance though? Contrary to what many may think, the computer isn't coded to cheat. It may be given a way better side deck than you, but once the game starts, it follows the same rules you do. I had to read the code to convince myself, because it sure seemed like it came up with Just The Right Card way too often. But it really is just running off an AI working within the same rules as the player. -Akari Sorry, but right now that feels a bit hard to believe for me. I've just restarted KOTOR and decided to be serious with Pazaak this time but when the AI draws its 6:th natural 20 in a row........ Well, I don't think I have to draw you a picture :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiquag Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Laws of chance though? Contrary to what many may think, the computer isn't coded to cheat. It may be given a way better side deck than you, but once the game starts, it follows the same rules you do. I had to read the code to convince myself, because it sure seemed like it came up with Just The Right Card way too often. But it really is just running off an AI working within the same rules as the player. -Akari Sorry, but right now that feels a bit hard to believe for me. I've just restarted KOTOR and decided to be serious with Pazaak this time but when the AI draws its 6:th natural 20 in a row........ Well, I don't think I have to draw you a picture :angry: Yeah the computer is way too good at pazaak...so lucky that I think its unfair...thats partially why I don't play it...plus it takes too long and is boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kefka Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Laws of chance though? Contrary to what many may think, the computer isn't coded to cheat. It may be given a way better side deck than you, but once the game starts, it follows the same rules you do. I had to read the code to convince myself, because it sure seemed like it came up with Just The Right Card way too often. But it really is just running off an AI working within the same rules as the player. -Akari Sorry, but right now that feels a bit hard to believe for me. I've just restarted KOTOR and decided to be serious with Pazaak this time but when the AI draws its 6:th natural 20 in a row........ Well, I don't think I have to draw you a picture :angry: it's hard for me to believe too. I've played Pazaak a lot and the computer is always dealt the better cards. Side deck doesn't matter if the AI draws 20 everytime. Ok, not every time but they always seem to have the right card at the right time. No way is that a random occurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Hmm.. Computer never cheated in mine. Sometimes it got hot; other times it sucked. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Child of Flame Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 I've found that when playing Pazaak, if you hold your cards pretty much the same as the computer does (say hitting on a fifteen or sixteen) doing stuff that would be certain to make you lose in the real world, it's alot easier to beat the opponent. Basically, it's just as lucky and 'cheating' for you as it is for the computer. It's just that compared to real world odds, it is a little whimsical with the luck it gives both sides. All in all, once I got used to the element of risk and chance they had in the game, I was able to clean up fairly easily with the occasional reload. Also, hold your cards as long as you can. There's nothing better than having three cards in your hand to choose from, while the computer is down to his last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 It may be given a way better side deck than you but isn't that the same thing as cheating? who'd want to play black jack if the dealer had his own deck with better cards in it... The Pazaak card game is definitely getting some love from us designer types and will have some changes. Rich (Akari) touched on some of them. It is still going to be an optional part of the game. But hopefully there will be even more to like for you Pazaak fans out there. -Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newc0253 Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 The Pazaak card game is definitely getting some love from us designer types here's hoping you at least wipe it down afterwards, then. because not all of us want your sloppy seconds. dumber than a bag of hammers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akari Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 By the way, what will determine who starts now in a pazaak game in KOTOR2? Right now it's just alternating. Player goes first for the first set, AI goes first for the next set, etc. -Akari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaguars4ever Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 By the way, what will determine who starts now in a pazaak game in KOTOR2? Right now it's just alternating. Player goes first for the first set, AI goes first for the next set, etc. -Akari Sweet! B) I hated the fact that you always had to draw first in KotOR. It put you in an immediate disadvantage. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasoroth Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Yeah, I was always happy when the computer drew higher cards than me in the first few draws, so I could see where it stopped before deciding for myself. Pazaak was definitely the best of the three mini-games in KotOR. I think it would be interesting if certain NPCs would react differently if you had played Pazaak with them a bunch of times. If you're looking for information, they might not want to talk to a complete stranger, but if you were hanging out at the cantina playing Pazaak with them the night before, they might be more friendly. On the other hand, if you beat them every time and left them without enough money to pay their bar tab, they might be a bit irritated. -Kasoroth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nik_bg Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 In general, the three games are very nice idea, but the actual implementation in KOTOR1 has some drawbacks. I am happy pazaak will be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0th1ng Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 PC players tend to like the card game and dislike the other two mini games.Xbox players tend to like the racing and dislike the card game. I played KOTOR for PC and despised Pazaak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny_Evil Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 It may be given a way better side deck than you but isn't that the same thing as cheating? who'd want to play black jack if the dealer had his own deck with better cards in it... The Pazaak card game is definitely getting some love from us designer types and will have some changes. Rich (Akari) touched on some of them. It is still going to be an optional part of the game. But hopefully there will be even more to like for you Pazaak fans out there. -Ferret Is pazaak getting a cosmetic overhaul as well? I mean, the game was fun to play, but man was it ugly. Individual looking cards (ie. not plain boxes with numbers in) would brighten the game up no end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Tokare Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 For me pazaak is very hard.I never win a single game. Always two there are, the light side and the dark side - prostytutka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehellet Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 It may be given a way better side deck than you but isn't that the same thing as cheating? who'd want to play black jack if the dealer had his own deck with better cards in it... The Pazaak card game is definitely getting some love from us designer types and will have some changes. Rich (Akari) touched on some of them. It is still going to be an optional part of the game. But hopefully there will be even more to like for you Pazaak fans out there. -Ferret Is pazaak getting a cosmetic overhaul as well? I mean, the game was fun to play, but man was it ugly. Individual looking cards (ie. not plain boxes with numbers in) would brighten the game up no end. I think that would be a nice idea. It could be like pokemon! Everyone loves pokemon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the proctophantasmist Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 good news about not behing forced to play first. That said I must say I am not enthused about pazaak either. I really can't understand how you can praise this game for its strategical qualities. It is a money game ; just like for its inspirarion, blackjack, the thrill, if there is any, comes from the gambling, not from the actual play. Ever heard of someone playing blackjack without any money involved? I haven't, at least no one sane. For various reasons it doesn't translate very well in a video game. I wouldn't play blackjack because I have better things to do with my money, and I'm not very much into pazaak because I don't really care about loosing pixel-money, espeacially when I can reload. Things would be made much better if the game was used in side-quests, but in my mind this only reinforce what I think, in and of itself, pazaak is not a captivating game. I'd much prefer something like this (canasta makes for fun two player card games I think, and this version is very good and fast paced) : http://www.pagat.com/invented/manzana.html OK the AI might be slightly more complicated So instead why not this :D : http://www.shogi.net/shogi.html (with this one at least I'd be pretty sure to beat whatever you can come up with) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 just wanted to say thanks to Ferret and Akari for the info on the changes that will be made to Pazaak. sounds pretty cool. imho i don't have a problem with the old one at all,in fact i love playing it, i get caught up playing it way too long sometimes. there's even some guy on the bio ware forum who made a lil downloadable online version of Pazaak, and it absolutely rules, just like in the game, but playing against your buddies online. very cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcell Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 I dident play the card game. But won all my money from swoop raceing. But they should have seem to me lots of people like it. and if you dont just choose not to play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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