MegaManFan Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Hello - late to the topic I know - but I have a question: Since the hardware limitations means displaying tiles of high multiples (768 or 1,536 for example) is impossible, what on these screenshots of the otal scores indicates those high value tiles? Edited November 27, 2014 by MegaManFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 The numbers are simply increasing instead of doubling and starting with 0 instead of 3 (or: n' == 3*2^n ). So... 0 = 3 1 = 6 2 = 12 3 = 24 4 = 48 5 = 96 6 = 192 7 = 384 8 = 768 9 = 1536 10 = 3072 11 = 6144 (though I had to cheat a bit on the two digit ones) The current highest tile is always displayed in yellow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 The numbers are simply increasing instead of doubling and starting with 0 instead of 3 (or: n' == 3*2^n ). So... 0 = 3 1 = 6 2 = 12 3 = 24 4 = 48 5 = 96 6 = 192 7 = 384 8 = 768 9 = 1536 10 = 3072 11 = 6144 (though I had to cheat a bit on the two digit ones) The current highest tile is always displayed in yellow. Oh! That makes perfect sense - and is the most obvious solution to boot. I commend you sir! I'd love to see this on a cart when the round of beta is done - I'll pick it up from the AA store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 I've got good news! There will be an announcement soon. Stay tuned... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thomas, have you seen the latest update to Threes? Now when there is an upcoming tile more valuable than the 3 tile, instead of a "plus" tile, you see three tiles, like 6, 12 and 24. If the possible tiles are based on the largest tile already on the table, then this is nothing new for good players, but for those like me who don't pay that close attention, the new feature makes the game slightly easier. I don't imagine showing three more numbered tiles is feasible in this version, but I figured I'd call it out in case you're trying to match the original game as closely as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) No, I hadn't seen that before. Thanks for the tip! Yes, the possible '+' tiles are based on the highest tile on the table (for THREE.S it is: 1 <= + <= max. tile - 3). If only three tiles are displayed in preview now, then this could mean that the a '+' tile is not selected from all possible '+' tiles anymore. This would make the game less random and therefore a bit easier (or fair), especially for higher tiles. The comment in the Android app store seems to confirm that: We’ve changed how the “+” card works with the hopes of making the higher levels of play more fair and less luck based. Let us know what you think by messaging us at @ThreesGame ! But I haven't found any screen shot showing the new feature yet. I suppose Al would kill me if I would even consider to add this feature now. Edited December 12, 2014 by Thomas Jentzsch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 As it turns out I have my camera and phone with me today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thanks! Now this immediately raises at least three questions: What happens if your biggest tile is 48 or 96? Only one or two preview tiles? Are the three next tiles always consecutive? Are the three next tiles still random, or always the three highest currently possible ones? I know you need at least 384 to check that. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thanks! Now this immediately raises at least three questions: What happens if your biggest tile is 48 or 96? Only one or two preview tiles? Yep. With a 48 on the board, you see a 6 in the "next" box during a plus event. With a 96 on the board, you see a 6 and a 12. Are the three next tiles always consecutive? Are the three next tiles still random, or always the three highest currently possible ones? With a 384 on the board, I've seen both 12-24-48 and 6-12-24 in the "next" box. So the answers here appear to be "yes" and "still random". Admittedly I don't get 384's as often as I'd like and I haven't paid that close attention until now. I'll keep an eye out as I play in case any non-consecutive displays pop up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thanks a lot. If the tiles are consecutive, then the current display version could be reused and just display one of the numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I suppose Al would kill me if I would even consider to add this feature now. Correct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Well, there's always Three.s Platinum Edition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thanks a lot. If the tiles are consecutive, then the current display version could be reused and just display one of the numbers. I've hit 384 a time or two more and still I've seen only consecutive tiles. I'll keep watch. Correct. Threes_carts.jpg Oh dear... Well, there's always Three.s Platinum Edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Well, there's always Three.s Platinum Edition. First comes Three.s +. Which would fit here better anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 One last report. I just finished a pretty good game with a 768 on the board. In every plus event with the 768, I saw either 6-12-24, 12-24-48 or 24-48-96. I'm fairly certain now the tiles selected are always consecutive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roryjr Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thank goodness for the video. I was trying to figure out what the heck this game was about. It looks interesting now that I get it. I'll have to try it on my Harmony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I still don't have a strategy, but keep getting better! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roryjr Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Why does mine roll? Nothing else does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Why does mine roll? Nothing else does. Make sure the Right Difficulty switch is set to B. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roryjr Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Make sure the Right Difficulty switch is set to B. ..Al That did it. Thanks. Just have to get the hang of what's coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 Make sure the Right Difficulty switch is set to B. ..Al The right difficulty switch would be the left one here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Here's a Three.s gameplay video, for those who haven't played the game yet: Thanks to Nathan Strum for creating this. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Three.s is now available in the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Bought! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roryjr Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I still don't have a strategy, but keep getting better! image.jpg You, sir, are no longer allowed to post scores. At least until I can get above 10,000. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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