How does this game work in PBEM

[Mistmatz]

I am wondering how the game works in a PBEM situation?
Specifically since players could reload as often as they want until they found the best solution for any given problem (eg a series of attacks, or breakthroughs scouting the rear area). Can that somehow be prevented or is this part of the design?

[Walloc]

In short u have valid concerns. In pbem's there is no stopping an opponent from using the methode u describe and gain the advantages it gives.
Problem is, i guess, u could make it harder to cheat, but in the end if ppl wana cheat they will cheat and find a way. Where on a scale do u set the bar with that in mind as a programmer.

As far as i understand there are some sorta safe guards in the server games. Obviously what they are i dont know and i wouldnt think that they would make it public, again for obvious reasons. If any wanted to know what they are, that is. As i have reload in a server game it obviously can be done. Before any out cry i ofc notified my opponent to why and asked if it was fine. He was fine with it. Had to do with faulty/incorrect game information/mechanics.

Many clever ppl have said it before, the best way to avoid cheating is to find an opponent u trust.

Kind regards,

Ramus

[Mistmatz]

Didn't know about that server option, that sounds like a good enough solution. Thanks for the answer.

[Mike29]

So all reload. If you don't for German you have near historical results.

[Walloc]

Huh?

Kind regards,

Rasmus

[AFV]

I think that means I dont want to play Mike29.

[Michael T]

The server option is the way to go. Its simple. If you reload heaps of times and have far fewer saves you will be kicked off it.
 
It's a little annoying at times with the problems they have had but it is improving and gives you some peace of mind in relation to cheating.

[Hildegard52]

If you reload heaps of times and have far fewer saves you will be kicked off it.

[Mike29]

ORIGINAL: AFV

I think that means I don't want to play Mike29.

I think that means you haven't read my treads about reloads and suggestions to exclude them from the game.

[AFV]

Sorry Mike, my mistake. What you posted was quite easy to misunderstand.

[Mike29]

NP. My English is far from perfect.