Standard board size seems random and can't be changed

[eladhen]

Describe the bug
I used to have a 17x9 board on Standard level with no way to adjust. This size fit my screen so it was fine. After the last update (14.0.0) standard size changed to 21x13, much larger and doesn't fit my screen unless I zoom out.

To Reproduce
Notsure, because I'm not sure how the game decides the board size on standard.

Expected behavior
I'd like to be able to customize standard lecvel board size to fit my screen.

Android Version:
10

App Version
14.0.0

[lucasnlm]

On 14.0.0 Standard difficulty will increase size of minefield to keep a maximum ratio of mines/size.
Before this change, it was possible to have a Standard with a mines ratio bigger than "Expert" level.
So, depending on how many Standard games have you won, the Standard size will be larger than your screen size.

What I can do is create a new fixed size level. What do you think about it?

[eladhen]

Yes, I would like to have a fixed size version! That's what I enjoy playing. I really loved the "normal" setting of the game before it changed size. I really love this version of minesweeper. Thank you!

[lucasnlm]

Thanks again for your feedback!
I will add fixed size level on the next update.

[lucasnlm]

On the next update, "Standard" will be renamed to "Progressive" and a new "Fixed Size" difficulty will be available.

[eladhen]

Will it be possible to change the size of "fixed size" manually?

[lucasnlm]

@eladhen Currently not. The current "fixed size" is calculated to fill the device screen.
But you can create a new game with a different fixed size using "Custom" mode.

[eladhen]

The fixed size in version 14.2 doesn't add mines after each game. What I want is a mode like "normal" in version 12...

[lucasnlm]

@eladhen I can try do something about it, but add more mines with fixed size will create impossible games (usually after 22% of the area)

[eladhen]

I understand that, but the dynamic of going up and down the stages in this mode is exactly what I want. I reinstalled version 12 to play normal mode. If the level is impossible you fail and drop one mine. It's fine and fun.

[lucasnlm]

I think if I add an option on "gameplay" Settings to enable/disable this feature, it may help you. Is it ok to you?

[eladhen]

I feel like that's hiding the game's best feature, but if it's available, I'll be happy.

[lucasnlm]

@eladhen The increase of mines in "Fixed Size" mode will return in "15.0.0" but with a new system to avoid impossible levels. For example: in a Fixed Size level it will try place X mines, but if it fails to create a solvable level it will remove some of them (especially to ensure the first clicked are is safe).

[eladhen]

Just got version 15. This RULES! Thanks!