Re: How to get Spaceward Ho Manual

> Q: How does The Ho! 3.0 determine the difficulty rating of a game?
> A: On page 40, the manual lists computer intelligence, skill level,
> number of allies, galaxy size and game duration as factors.
> 
> Is this manual available somwhere?

That manual is for the Mac Spaceward Ho version 3.0/4.0. I don't believe it
is available on the DeltaTao website. Though we can ask Peter and see if it
can be made available.

And I know that not everything is listed. But at least for the difficulty
rating, the information should be the same:

Armageddon divides the difficulty level by two. Alliances subtract 1 per
ally from the difficulty level. Game length gives you a +1 difficulty for
finishing faster than 1000 years (very hard). For a precise computation,
look up the base difficulty on the following chart, then add or subtract the
modifications listed below it.
        Base difficulty:    opponents:     1    2-3   4-8    9+
                            difficulty:    3     4     5     6

Computer Intelligence      Galaxy Size               Galaxy Shape
  Dumb         -3            Small        +1           Circle        0
  Average      -1            Medium        0           Random        0
  Smart         0            Large         0           Ring          0
  Diabolical   +2            Extra Large   0           Spiral       -1
                             Humongous    -1           Grid          0
Player Level                                           Cluster      -1
  Novice       -2          Galaxy Density
  Beginner     -1            Dense         0
  Normal        0            Sparse       -1
  Advanced     +1
  Expert       +2



Christopher
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