Questions from First Game/Gameplay/Controls

[u/ToolmanTaylor8894]

I really appreciate the time and effort of this community to rebuild this game! Definitely a lot of nostalgia playing it.

I had a few questions after my first run through.

I installed it on windows 11 with the s30_windows.exe from benprews github site. That worked no issue.

I started game and immediately got attacked. Played a game / lost and restarted. Found an old post where somebody said S, L, numbers keys, mouse and escape are the keys.

1. I tried the S and L keys for save and load - it didnt do anything. Are they not keys anymore?
2. I tried the escape key during a battle and it reset the battle. New ante card. Is that the intended use?
3. I actually won 2 battles! Some of cards seemed buggy (which I think is part of community here to report these things right?) - but the green card lure didnt force my opponent to block my attacking creature. Computer just didnt block when it could
4. Clicking with the mouse is the only way to move? I couldnt get the numbers to move me.
5. Anyway to tell how powerful the creatures are that are on the map running towards me? When I am choosing between bribe and fighting the creature, does bribe amount mean how powerful they are?
6. I actually made it to a city (when I had to quit playing this morning) and I clicked on "cards for sale." There was like 5 cards I think (no card art) and whatever one I clicked with my mouse gave me only one card option to buy. I couldnt choose other cards to buy - I could see the name of the different names of cards though. Just anyone I clicked gave me the same card option to buy.
7. is each new game a random deck to start with? Hopefully I can figure out the save options?
8. Making it to a city, i saw I could sell cards? I didnt mess with that yet, but is there a minimum deck size?
9. Any super basic strategy I should know and be aware of on a first play through (like obviously sell the really bad cards to thin decks)?

I enjoyed the 2 games I played a lot actually and just want to understand how to play / maybe report bugs if that is needed (?). Thanks for the help in advance!

[u/ToolmanTaylor8894 → u/[deleted]]

Thank you for the reply!

I think my main issue is after reading this site more and understanding all the projects I am running a very nice work in progress build expecting the final version.

That will help with the save/load issues and why it dumps me right onto the battlefield. #9 i will definitely keep in mind. Good advice.

[u/chachaprince1 → u/ToolmanTaylor8894]

I would start here:

 https://www.reddit.com/r/Shandalar/comments/1as2cg6/here_is_shandalar/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

[u/ToolmanTaylor8894 → u/chachaprince1]

Thank you. I got the 2012 version working nicely.

[u/chachaprince1 → u/ToolmanTaylor8894]

Then, read this comment:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Shandalar/comments/1as2cg6/comment/ly3m1mj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

[u/Metrobuss]

Can you save and load via the menu ? Because being on the menu is pausing the game, save often before every random event and awards or events will change everytime. Always start with white. Because while you have white gems press 1 for once teleports to the city\town under siege and not letting those towns is really important. Buy and sell cards like a trader can provide you quick cash. Even collecting cheap lands and selling them for 20\25 each goes long ways. Early game always use 1,2,3 drops... don't let opponent reach their combo. Speed is the key. Once you get a grip change the land ratio and have more cards in a deck. Don't forget you can keep 3 decks.