Scoring Hopeless?

Quark

Is the scoring method for Hopeless explained somewhere?

david

Quark wrote:

Is the scoring method for Hopeless explained somewhere?

Probably, but I don't remember where :-). In any case, it's number of blocks removed squared times number of colors (but only if number of colors is > 2).

Unfortunately, that isn't very balanced. It's easier to get a big score when playing with 3 colors. It's unclear to us what a better scoring method might be, but if anyone has ideas, we're open...

-David

Anonymous

Would it be possible to keep it simple and score similar to Free Cell? i.e. time taken to clear blocks and number of moves. Diverent levels to have own score boards. I reckon this would work if only complete clearance of blocks was scored - maybe a 'Hard luck, try again' !! message for failure to completely clear.

Quark

Thanks guys. Still can't say I understand :? , but no big deal. It's still fun to try to clear the board.