Noob question

[melrowgo]

We have spent untold hours playing this board game (especially lately) but this is my first time with the Steam version. I looked through the Guides and the Discussions as well as the game itself, and I couldn't seem to find a basic guide for using the digital game. Is there one and I'm being blind? For example, I initiated what I thought was a simple AI game to get used to the mechanics, yet the AI player is just sitting there not playing. Obviously I'm missing something, so can I get some direction? I expect to play this solo and in Remote Play mode with friends and would benefit from a "mechanics guide". TIA

[Haldurson]

I found this doing a simple search. I'm not sure how up-to-date this is with the current state of the game, but you can check it out and come back with more questions if necessary. Since you already know how to play the board game, giving you a link to those rules, obvoiusly, would be silly. I could not find any official rule book for the digital game, though: https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/splendorificness-goes-digital-a-splendor-app-review/

Keep in mind, though, that the digital version can be quirky, and not always well-behaved. It works for the most part. But a lot of us have noticed the occasional glitch -- nothing consistent (anymore, that is). Although I've only occasionally played multiplayer, and never had a problem with it, I have heard that others have had the occasional problem. And I can't guarantee whether or not any of the past issues that several of us have reported have or have not been fixed (since they were not generally reproducible). But if you still have problems or questions, just come back here and post them.

[melrowgo]

Originally posted by Haldurson:

I found this doing a simple search. I'm not sure how up-to-date this is with the current state of the game, but you can check it out and come back with more questions if necessary. Since you already know how to play the board game, giving you a link to those rules, obvoiusly, would be silly. I could not find any official rule book for the digital game, though: https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/splendorificness-goes-digital-a-splendor-app-review/

Keep in mind, though, that the digital version can be quirky, and not always well-behaved. It works for the most part. But a lot of us have noticed the occasional glitch -- nothing consistent (anymore, that is). Although I've only occasionally played multiplayer, and never had a problem with it, I have heard that others have had the occasional problem. And I can't guarantee whether or not any of the past issues that several of us have reported have or have not been fixed (since they were not generally reproducible). But if you still have problems or questions, just come back here and post them.

Thank you for taking the time to offer the detailed reply you posted. I read through the piece you linked and followed the instructions. It was a very thorough and helpful article, and I was able to play my first successful AI game. Once I had the mechanics down, I was fortunate enough to win my first online game. I'm still listed as Provisional, but it's a start. Thanks for all your help, @Haldurson.