Starker on 8/11/2013 at 22:52

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Sneaking without the gem is not too difficult, it's just frustrating. I'll just stick to ironman to make my games more challenging; without insisting that it be made a core mechanic mind you.

Also, I didn't say sound wasn't a stealth mechanic. I said it wasn't the primary stealth mechanic. Which means that it can get away with more uncertainty.

I've already explained why I find the level of added uncertainty unacceptable, but here is Josh Sawyer's take as well: (http://new.spring.me/#!/JESawyer/q/235216577476171231)

For pacing you should watch this (notice that it goes for both macro and micro level): (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LScL4CWe5E)