PUD Final Checklist

• Set all Items in the Player Menu
  • PUD name and author in Description (Map Properties item)
  • Player races set and default strategies set (Player Properties item)
  • Default resources at least 2000,1000,1000 for all players and all players are equal (Starting Conditions item)
  • Unit characteristics set to default (Unit Properties item)
  • Upgrade characteristics set to default (Upgrade Properties item)

• Meaningful initial units set and all players are equal (minimum of one peon)

• Start positions within sight of mine and tree

• Start position order set correctly

• Cosmetic enhancements made to map

• Chop test and area test run if necessary (e.g., island maps)

• All mines and patches checked for proper resource amounts

• All mines and oil patches can have a town hall or ship yard built close to them

• Peons don't get stuck when mining from the default town halls

• All starting position mines are equally vulnerable to direct sea attack or

• All starting positions require the same number of farms to wall-in blizzard attack.

• Any other obvious flaws or inequalities

• Most critters eliminated

• Check to see that problems mentioned on the Evaluation pages are considered

• Text file updated to contain:
  • Correct file name
  • Author's name, nickname, and email
  • Game setup for fixed order
  • Explaination of any specific characteristics or strategies

If you have questions about all this, email me and I will try to help.