how to build the wall

[Josh Warner]

If it were a single player game primarily I'd have no issue with all the customization in the world, or if we'd made walls more aesthetic rather than an integral part of sieges, absolutely.

Just practicality and balance need to be considered too, overpowered or underpowered, neither were very interesting as they take away one of the coolest parts of the game, sieges. Or at least dull them down considerably. What I mean is just that everything was considered, no hasty decisions here. Of course we can't please everyone, no game can do that, but this was the best compromise for now.


Not very long as far as rants go, wouldn't worry about it.

[Noel Bohac]

Oh no doubt about it Josh,

I just think as it as something to "think" about after release. Call me a fortune teller, but I think it will do very well and you guys will be able to expand upon it more even after. But alas I am of course jumping ahead, eh we can always wish and talk about things no doubt.

-Guardious

[ebrad]

Just some thoughts that came to mind from a person who loves spending too much time making things visually appealing and interesting:

• What about having wall placement be limited to 30° angled sections and behave like Age of Mythology walls?
• Having a 'length of wall' limit to prevent crazy designs. Say 3000meters of wall available so some could enclose a large area including their economy buildings or you can make a super-strong outpost that is basically just a keep. (I'm sure this shows off my ignorance about what's available in the game)
• Having a 'suggest wall layout' ability that just takes your buildings into account and 'wraps' them in a wall. This would be for players that don't care about aesthetics and just want it done quickly

I tend to prefer the building aspects of RTS games more than the fighting, so more flexibility would make me happy

[Dalkor]

Will the preset's be bound to a single possible location, or will there be options. (e.g. Dragging and dropping this preset wall on this particular piece of terrain). Sorry If this was already answered.

[TriggerHappyNDB]

Originally Posted by Dalkor

Will the preset's be bound to a single possible location, or will there be options. (e.g. Dragging and dropping this preset wall on this particular piece of terrain). Sorry If this was already answered.

Actually curious about this myself, so I'm glad you asked. Are the plots highlighted, showing you where your walls will be so you can plan your town based on where they will be, or do they come in preset designs that you can choose the location of, just not the overall shape and area covered?

While slightly disappointing from a creative standpoint, I can completely understand from a balance standpoint that you couldn't do an Age of Empires style of wall building. I just don't fully understand the implementation just yet.

[skyhouse71]

This game sounds great

[Joseph Visscher]

Originally Posted by skyhouse71

This game sounds great

I know isn't it!