Head start for X¶
| Setting | Head start (minutes) |
|---|---|
| Rule parameter | game.headStartMinutes |
| Default | 2 minutes |
The head start is the time X gets alone after the start. This lets X gain distance and think of a route. The detectives start at the agreed meeting point; by default they may already move during this time, only X's location is not reported yet.
Which value should I choose?¶
- 0 minutes fits if the players already start apart or want to get going right away.
- 2–5 minutes are a good starting point if everyone starts at the same meeting point.
- In a large play area a longer head start can make sense. Make sure X does not become too hard to find as a result.
Detectives wait during the head start¶
With this option the detectives do not send a location during the head start yet. Without the option they can already move and share their position while X still has a head start.
Order
The head start counts before the game duration. Only when it ends does the time until the first location report begin.