Referal ... thing

[Sjofn]

I really can't think of a title to really describe what I mean here.

So we've all noticed that sometimes you get unlucky and a friend who's joined around the same time as you is on the other end of the Nile, and it makes that person essentially unable to play with you at all. What I think would be nice is if you could enter a player's name as someone who recommended the game to you (or whatever) and the game try to place you on their end of the Nile if it's feasible.

I certainly understand that meeting new people is part of the charm of these sorts of games, but it's also fun to share the game experience with old friends. The friends of mine I've gotten to try this (three so far!) are all enjoying it, but at the moment only one is on my end of the Nile, and the other two might as well be playing another game. :(

[Nix]

It's a good suggestion, but it might be too easy to exploit. If me and my ten mates (or my other ten accounts) are grouped together in a small area, we will definatelly take advantage, and outclass all the other cities. I think the game is about social interaction, and to gain allies and trade partners over time through careful diplomacy. I think it should be random as it is now. Maybe.

[Sjofn]

Well, I don't necessarily mean the same nome (although that might actually help cut back any exploiting, if they're all on, say, kohl :rolleyes: ), or even neighboring nomes. Within five seems like a decent number. I was just thinking how it's a bummer to be SO far from, say, my husband's city.