[Freeciv-Dev] Re: Suggestions - scrolling improvements.

[Reinier Post <rp@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, Jan 02, 2001 at 05:08:12AM +0100, Gaute B Strokkenes wrote:
 
> In Civ 2, whenever you use a Settler / Engineer to build a road or a
> Railroad, the work is done immediately and paid for with the unit's
> movement points.  If the work is complete, then the road or the
> railroad appears immediately.  In Freeciv, this is done by setting a
> flag which is checked and acted upon in the server during the end of
> turn updated (at least if I read the sources correctly.)

OK, so as I understand it, movement and working 'points' are shared
in Civ II.  Does this also mean that a Settler may finish its work halfway
a turn and still have a chance to move?

I'm happy with the way it works in Freeciv, but if I understand the Civ II
way correctly it seems a good idea to have it as an option, as you suggested.

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Reinier