Scores

[Russian Guy]

I bought this game 3 weeks ago. Started to be boring. The main problem for me is its scoring system. It penalizes for playing at higher difficulty. As a result I got my best score (9,500) at about 54%, and at 75% I always do much worse. Now I play mostly “economic powerhouse”. Playing “be happy” again gives very low scores.

So, scoring system is greatly unbalanced. What other fun could you suggest other than trying to beat myself again and again?

[Coffeebean]

Hi Russian Guy - welcome to the Cafe
I've been playing this game on and off for some years, so I must admit I don't understand why you're already bored. However you may find it more fun if you try out one of the scenarios where some of us are having a little freindly competition? There are currently 3 all on the "Scenario Editor / User Scenarios / Competitions" board - "(And still) a new scenario - The 18th Hole", "Nine Hundred" and "Ore Competition". They're all Cafe member made scenarios and I enjoyed playing all of them.

[TeamStar]

I share Coffebean's opinion, Russian Guy.
Instead of playing random maps, try beating other players results by playing user-made scenarios or entering some of the 'eternal competitions'.

[Coconut Kid]

... The main problem for me is its scoring system. It penalizes for playing at higher difficulty. As a result I got my best score (9,500) at about 54%, and at 75% I always do much worse. ... So, scoring system is greatly unbalanced. ...

The others have given you some excellent suggestions.

I have to suggest that the scoring system is not "unbalanced"; it is intended to force you to learn the fine points of the game in order to get as high or higher a score at the more difficult levels. Why should one be able to score the same with the same effort no matter the level of difficulty?

There are several variations in addition to the difficulty levels that are intended to add interest.

The Victory Condition "A Place In History" uses the most complete scoring system.

 

You may wish to check this thread to read about some of the "fine points" of the game:

http://tropico.strategyplanet.gamespy.com/cafe/index.php?topic=9134.0

[Russian Guy]

Thanks to everybody.

I'll try.

[Coconut Kid]

Thanks to everybody.
I'll try.

After a month, I wonder if you have gotten past the scoring system to enjoy the game?

I made a new thread on this board which might help you compare how you do on some setups with some players from the past.

http://tropico.strategyplanet.gamespy.com/cafe/index.php?topic=10275.msg201348#new