[Fish In The Water]

Originally Posted by Randomizer

The only person who can legitimately address your initial question is you, and only by trial and observation.

Absolutely, and the same holds true for all of us.

Generally the community here at SubSim take a dim view of comparing the mega-mods against each other.

Perhaps, but anyone with a copy of Multi-SH3 is likely doing just that in private. This being the case, it is often difficult to avoid expressing your honest opinion when someone pointedly asks for it.

While I understand the concerns about re-opening old wounds from the past, (and even though I have no desire to see those battles waged again), I still think we would do well to be mindful that new members are not intimately aware of them.

Consider it a slap in the face of the modding teams who have spent countless hours creating the content we use to improve the entire series. For free.

I'm sorry but I don't view a public discussion as a "slap in the face." More to the point, I don't interpret the OP's intent as trying to slap anyone in the face. IIRC he has already indicated (in another thread) that GWX is his platform of choice. As such, he has already acknowledged its worth by making it his personal pre-eminent mega-mod.

How then is asking how to best tailor it to his ability and/or playing style being disrespectful? The only 'comparison' he seemed to be seeking was whether the AI from some other source might be more friendly for a new player.

If this is sacrilege then I guess I missed the point.

This is why I consider your questions and methodology invalid and no doubt the reason for the curt responses from Jimbuna and Privateer, both long-time SH Modders of note and so worthy of respect.

I also respect them both a great deal. But what is this thing called respect? And why do I get the impression it varies from person to person?

My definition of respect means I hold them in high esteem, I am grateful for their many contributions and I try not to poke them with a stick.

That being said, there still has to be a place for constructive criticism, provided the motive is to build rather than tear down. I don't believe in sacred cows, and as great as GWX is, nothing is perfect and it could always be improved.

Does this mean I'm trying to devalue all their hard work? Absolutely not! As I value and appreciate all their contributions plus I'm quite confident they did the very best they could at the time.

I say this because I know of their passion for the project and their desire to make it the best it can be. I also share this passion, and so any criticism I may have is not from a desire to tear down but rather from a desire to see the whole picture and to encourage people to try and make it better.

Surely we can separate the two, and allow the one without feeling the other is somehow under attack.

This is exactly where your subjective numerical scoring of the way which the modders addressed the issue of stealth was headed and so you got the responses above.

If we're going to pre-judge where something is headed, then we're basically closing our minds and shutting down communication.

I know motives are often hard to discern in a forum setting and as a result many people tend to be gunshy as a natural precaution. Sadly this is a tendency that often leads to the stifling of free flowing communication. I would hope that we could rise above this aspect of human nature and consider virtually all topics open for civil discussion.

Just my two cents. Nothing personal in any of this, so please don't be offended.

As you say, Peace. And Good Hunting...

And to you as well good sir!