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Discussion in 'Announcements' started by MM, May 25, 2013.

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  1. MM

    MM THD Team THD Team Administrator Global Moderator

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    I hope you didn't expect this beta to be the final form of the game. It's not. For the last month since the release of the silent beta we have been playing, thinking, experimenting and discussing things with the community and testers to make KAG even better and as fun as possible. We are at a point where we have decided what sucks and what needs to be changed. Next week you can expect some major changes in the Beta. Here are some of them:

    • New maps; None of the existing maps satisfy us (we'll be experimenting with new maps that have water AND ground battles and also maps that allow CHOICES between water and ground)
    • Migrants; we will most likely introduce migrants which will be basically a living unit counter; if enemy kills them all you lose; you will also spawn as migrants in their quarters, not in barracks
    • Warboat will be a floating base; it will allow respawning which should basically make offense much easier
    • Less micromanagement; we are aiming at reducing the number of buildings, requirement of scrolls and simplifying how techs and factories work; possibly introducing a research building
     
    MM, May 25, 2013
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  2. _spore_

    _spore_ Catapult Fodder

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    Can't wait!!!!
     
    _spore_, May 25, 2013
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  3. Leo

    Leo Haxor

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    Nice, as it is now game is way too complex...
     
    Leo, May 25, 2013
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  4. KaB

    KaB Shopkeep Stealer

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    Don't make it too simple otherwise people won't see any difference between 1.0 and Classic, and they won't see any reason to put money into something that is just like the free game but a bit slower.

    People who finds 1.0 too complexe can stick to Classic.
     
    KaB, May 25, 2013
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  5. MM

    MM THD Team THD Team Administrator Global Moderator

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    We want the features to stay, just the road to getting them should be much simpler.
     
    MM, May 25, 2013
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  6. Digger101

    Digger101 Shark Slayer

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    How is it complex?
     
    Digger101, May 25, 2013
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  7. Monsteri

    Monsteri Slower Than Light Tester

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    Or the road shouldn't just be tedious micromanagement filled with chores :P
     
    Monsteri, May 25, 2013
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  8. Agnar

    Agnar Catapult Fodder

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    I can not wait !
     
    Agnar, May 25, 2013
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  9. KaB

    KaB Shopkeep Stealer

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    What about you just add some tips for new players ? When everyone is getting how it works it can become really nice to play.
     
    KaB, May 25, 2013
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  10. Hella

    Hella The Nightmare of Hair Global Moderator Donator Tester

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    Most importantly, drop dinghies work like a charm.
     
    Hella, May 25, 2013
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  11. KaB

    KaB Shopkeep Stealer

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    Right now we mostly need icons on the hud telling us what factories are online, and how much of each type.
     
    KaB, May 25, 2013
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  12. LostPix

    LostPix Base Burner

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    I had idea that you should be able to put more scrolls into factories but of the same type to increase production on certain items, because it's annoying how you must build big factory just to get one item.
     
    LostPix, May 25, 2013
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  13. Jackard

    Jackard Base Burner

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    Are we going to get Quarters then? Kitchens are awkward and unintuitive, food doesn't go into Storage, carrying food doesnt heal you, food is useless and annoying, etc.

    Instead of an item maybe healing me in the future but taking up precious inventory in the meantime I would rather see Quarters for healing and food that grants an immediate buff, ie. additional hearts.
     
    Jackard, May 25, 2013
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  14. KaB

    KaB Shopkeep Stealer

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    Good idea !
     
    KaB, May 25, 2013
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  15. Mulpy

    Mulpy Haxor
    1. The Young Blood Collective - [YB]

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    So excited!
     
    Mulpy, May 25, 2013
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  16. nkChehov

    nkChehov Ballista Bolt Thrower
    1. PumpkinStars - [Pk#] - Inactive

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    Need fix lategame for builders. When most factories finished people choice knights and archers. When you spawn as builder, to be useful you must go and farm res, in this time other class can spawn ship, make cata, fight 1-2 team fights, die and etc.
     
    nkChehov, May 25, 2013
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  17. Jackard

    Jackard Base Burner

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    Builders also need mats from salvaging and the ability to repair damaged blocks.
     
    Jackard, May 25, 2013
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  18. Fate

    Fate Studying seashells

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    This. This so much. Right now it's so complex that it's difficult to set up a proper base when time is of the essence (ground maps).
     
    Fate, May 25, 2013
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  19. KaB

    KaB Shopkeep Stealer

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    We could just add informations on the screen so that the players understand what they should do at each moment instead of getting rid of any kind of complexity, and making the game insipid.
     
    KaB, May 25, 2013
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  20. MINIMAN

    MINIMAN Shark Slayer

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    A tutorial would be better, doing this would give you the understanding of what to do, building factories. etc.

    That could cover the basics, and once in-game there could be some signs, to tell the more complex.
     
    MINIMAN, May 25, 2013
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