Can we build cities?

[Griegor Mcvennor]

Do we build our cities to our preferences or can we only build from a pre build schematic based on the areas we have chosen to live in? I'd like to be able to design my own city if it's possible.

[Dracus]

Originally Posted by Griegor Mcvennor

Do we build our cities to our preferences or can we only build from a pre build schematic based on the areas we have chosen to live in? I'd like to be able to design my own city if it's possible.

This is actually a good question. is there a determines land area where we can build and we can construct as we please or will the their be a set amount of buildings per city ?

[Custos]

Originally Posted by Dracus

This is actually a good question. is there a determines land area where we can build and we can construct as we please or will the their be a set amount of buildings per city ?

read the faq, it states that the wall structures are preset and there are certain plots given to humans on which they can build. Elves build in trees (damn tree huggers) and the orcs can build anywhere cause they're smelly. I too was kind of hoping to design my own castle, but can see the difficulty in that. They do however allow you to build your economy and military the way you see fit. Just that the basic essentials are preset with foundations that will be built when researched.

[master0p]

Originally Posted by Custos

read the faq, it states that the wall structures are preset and there are certain plots given to humans on which they can build. Elves build in trees (damn tree huggers) and the orcs can build anywhere cause they're smelly. I too was kind of hoping to design my own castle, but can see the difficulty in that. They do however allow you to build your economy and military the way you see fit. Just that the basic essentials are preset with foundations that will be built when researched.

In the city itself the buildings of men/elves are preset and automated.
Humans can build on certain plots( not in the city) for instance like a mill/farm to gain more resources.

[arthas242]

this is why the ORCS ARE THE BEST! WE DON:T CARE ABOUT ANYTHIGN we see a spot we build on that spot and call it a fortress

[Henry Martin]

To make sure no confusion happens. Yes the elves and the humans have to build their buildings on plots (humans) or trees (elves). The orcs however can building their buildings anywhere allowed (some places on the terrain you cant for obvious reasons). BUT the walls for each race including the orc's will be a predefined design. If you have been going through the threads it has been mentioned that there will be several wall designs you can choose from.

[Hans]

I like that style of gameplay, cause no wall spamming kids or unrealistic strongholds

And who know BfME 1 where it was same (just not that big) know that this Gameplay had much fun !!!!

[Zwilorg]

what a pitty i would like to build my walls on my way....


but if it is that hard to implement i kinda understand :S

[Noel Bohac]

Don't worry about the walls guys, you would think the pre-defined would be bad. But with the landscape and the way we designed them you will see "why" we did what we did. The looks alone will explain that enough and in the end there is SOOOOO much customization you can do to your walls and defenses, it won't really be missed. I am one that loves to "build where I like" , but in the case it makes sense even for me and that is saying allot.

When housing etc can mold perfectly into the wall on curves, angles etc nothing I have seen in any game has a better real castle feel then this look alone, not to mention all the other goodies. You guys won't be disappointed. Having the walls be build anywhere (when it was tried ) was prone to abuse is another reason. So being this is a heavy MP game, goes without saying.

[Dawiichan]

Yea, I don't know if I would enjoy pre-designed or not. I mean some castles may be built pretty badly if it wasn't so I can see why they made that decision. I think I'll just wait and see the pre-designed walls.