I'm curious how this game will differ from other Paradox games.
That said, this is the Paradox offering I'm most interested in right now.
That said, this is the Paradox offering I'm most interested in right now.
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Why do you always start with the map? I want to hear about game design and mechanics! Like about:
As pointed out this is an alpha screenshot and borders will most likely change in some way. And if you really think this looks terrible, there's probably not that many strategy games that pass your scrutiny.
There's not a lot to comment on so far, I just hope that the brown fog filter you're using can be toggled. Please allow it to be toggled! (It's early enough in development to make it an option, right?)
I play strategy games to get away from the super brown gears of war clones and such, I don't want the look creeping into my strategy games, too.
I'm not sure I understand what the "brown fog filter" is, but if this reminds you of Gears of War, I'm not sure what to tell you...
No it really doesn't, so that why it was omitted.
Two reasons:
1) It's outside of the Sengoku period. (that we then have extended the timeline a bit is for the same reason we do it in HoI, to allow you some room to end the game without having to hit the exact historical end-date)
2) The game mechanics is geared towards internal fighting, uniting Japan and become shogun. Thus, invading Korea and China is very far from this.
In what way? Avatars vs. province? Province count? Map resolution?
Looks nice. Not the most spectacular quality, but in its alpha stage it looks pretty nice. Feels old and Japanese in the colour scheme, so pretty appropriate.
Well, I think most would agree the more provinces the better
But I was referring to Avatars vs. province. It might be just this screenshot but I think the map might become crowded when the smaller provinces are filled with troops.
Anyone say anything about why there are larger banners and smaller banners around the map? or is it just decorative for a nicer alpha screen?
From looking at the map alone, it doesn't look like there are King-Duke-Count vassalage relationships in this game. My interest is peaked.
From looking at the map alone, it doesn't look like there are King-Duke-Count vassalage relationships in this game. My interest is peaked.
Well, I think most would agree the more provinces the better
I think 350 is quite a lot of provinces. And I don't think the game would benefit from more.
That might change though. I think the city models where bigger at the start of the project for instance.
Sure. If you buy Sengoku and convince 999,999 oher to do the same I'm sure you can convince Johan to make that our top priority
Anyone say anything about why there are larger banners and smaller banners around the map? or is it just decorative for a nicer alpha screen?
There is of course a reason behind it. But I'm not gonna tell you...
If I remember right there are two ranks. Daimyos who are heads of clans, and then another title (can't remember the name) who are their vassals.
No point ignoring the elephant in the room, you guys at Paradox have an uphill battle with the release of Shogun 2. With that said, Crusader Kings and Medieval are completely different games, and I'm sure you can do the same with Sengoku. Whether that'll be enough to convince people to buy... I'm not sure. I still need convincing, when I usually haven't needed any.
Of course, it would help if I could actually see screenshots... for some reason the forums and Gamersgate take an eternity to load when I'm in Christchurch, yet are just fine from other parts of the country. Hopefully the server upgrade will help.
Of course, it would help if I could actually see screenshots... for some reason the forums and Gamersgate take an eternity to load when I'm in Christchurch, yet are just fine from other parts of the country. Hopefully the server upgrade will help.
I've been having a similar problem though I'm in Auckland. You might want to try a proxy; I've been using anonymouse.org lately and it loads paradox forums nicely.