Hi all!
So I tried to look if I could see anything about this already - I apologize if it's a duplicate.
I know minions usually apply towards the first resource needed, based on upkeep, build order, etc. I was wondering how feasible it would be to have them be able to be assigned to a specific resource or goal.
For example, right now my clan is working towards our tier 6 upgrade, and after we've met upkeep and have our 25+ visits, stuff is applying to t6, basic stuff. However, the minions have been applying towards timber each week when that's probably the one we could use the least help with. If I was given the choice, I'd much rather that go towards cloth or bars, for instance.
I did look back to see if any comments about minions, and saw this JMod comment regarding why summon cap would not be 100% - and it is possible that same logic could be applied here. I don't know how to quote in post, but I'll link it here for you.
Basically, that minions are supposed to be wildcards, and one could argue that allowing a clan to direct it towards one type each week could be the same principle. I could hypothetically avoid doing the loom each week and have it only go towards cloth - but of course you can already do that. The only difference is on large projects I could not currently force them towards a resource.
I know we eventually would be able to force cloth for instance, but it would be weeks down the road when those previous minions would apply to things people would have done anyway. I know we would hit 100% timber way before bars, with or without minions.
Just was curious on what thoughts were or if I overlooked things or whatever.
I'm in no condition to post. Wait a minute - I don't have to listen to myself! I'm drunk
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So I tried to look if I could see anything about this already - I apologize if it's a duplicate.
I know minions usually apply towards the first resource needed, based on upkeep, build order, etc. I was wondering how feasible it would be to have them be able to be assigned to a specific resource or goal.
For example, right now my clan is working towards our tier 6 upgrade, and after we've met upkeep and have our 25+ visits, stuff is applying to t6, basic stuff. However, the minions have been applying towards timber each week when that's probably the one we could use the least help with. If I was given the choice, I'd much rather that go towards cloth or bars, for instance.
I did look back to see if any comments about minions, and saw this JMod comment regarding why summon cap would not be 100% - and it is possible that same logic could be applied here. I don't know how to quote in post, but I'll link it here for you.
Basically, that minions are supposed to be wildcards, and one could argue that allowing a clan to direct it towards one type each week could be the same principle. I could hypothetically avoid doing the loom each week and have it only go towards cloth - but of course you can already do that. The only difference is on large projects I could not currently force them towards a resource.
I know we eventually would be able to force cloth for instance, but it would be weeks down the road when those previous minions would apply to things people would have done anyway. I know we would hit 100% timber way before bars, with or without minions.
Just was curious on what thoughts were or if I overlooked things or whatever.
I'm in no condition to post. Wait a minute - I don't have to listen to myself! I'm drunk
Leader of The Freakshow !
09-Oct-2016 07:37:25 - Last edited on 09-Oct-2016 07:59:05 by Not a Puppet