Some Random Thoughts

[MisterNatas]

So I've pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition or whatever it's called, gotta my special stuff from it, and am excited to all heck about actual release of the game. However I have some concerns about the game itself.

1. Will it be entirely Steam-Reliant/Launcher-Based? Either way tends to be a nuisance for me, especially when I'm traveling without access to the internet.
2. Is it done in the same horrendous launching engine as Wizard Wars? If so it's going to be a source of a lot of frustration for me due to random and inconsistent compatibility errors that plague the game even through steam launching.
3. Has anything from the prior game been kept consistent through to this game? I'm not talking mechanics-wise entirely, even. The original game had quite some memorable characters, and a lot of humorous dialogue from them. I'd like to see characters like the Headmaster and Vlad return in similar roles, perhaps even an appearance by Grimnir!
4. This whole robe system, it is both interesting and concerning to me. Does this mean the original robes from the first one will not be implemented? I for one was hoping to see updated versions of them from this second game, especially the 'Dr. Terrible' and 'Which Dr.' from the original. Not to mention that while this gives a lot of potential for creation, I am also worried about a lack of distinction. Wizard Wars has a lot of robes, yes, but the only real call-back in them are the special robes of the Headmaster. I would love to have Grimnir's robes as an outfit in both (he seriously has the best look ever).
5. Compatibility is also a concern for me. The original game as well as Wizard Wars is exclusive to PC, Mac users are out of luck. Not to mention lower-end users who still rely on DirectX lower versions...
6. I know this is a weird issue, but any chance of modding was basically blown away in the original, and Wizard Wars is outright unfathomably hostile to anything out of the ordinary to it's filesystem. Speaking of file system, Wizard Wars has one of the worst I have ever seen, the random nature of the file-names and lack of extensions makes any troubleshooting completely impossible.
7. Lastly, I would love to see a 'remake' of the DLC 'The Stars Are Left' from the original Magicka. That was my favorite thing and it was just DLC.

 

[FlashHD]

So I've pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition or whatever it's called, gotta my special stuff from it, and am excited to all heck about actual release of the game. However I have some concerns about the game itself.

1. Will it be entirely Steam-Reliant/Launcher-Based? Either way tends to be a nuisance for me, especially when I'm traveling without access to the internet.
2. Is it done in the same horrendous launching engine as Wizard Wars? If so it's going to be a source of a lot of frustration for me due to random and inconsistent compatibility errors that plague the game even through steam launching.
3. Has anything from the prior game been kept consistent through to this game? I'm not talking mechanics-wise entirely, even. The original game had quite some memorable characters, and a lot of humorous dialogue from them. I'd like to see characters like the Headmaster and Vlad return in similar roles, perhaps even an appearance by Grimnir!
4. This whole robe system, it is both interesting and concerning to me. Does this mean the original robes from the first one will not be implemented? I for one was hoping to see updated versions of them from this second game, especially the 'Dr. Terrible' and 'Which Dr.' from the original. Not to mention that while this gives a lot of potential for creation, I am also worried about a lack of distinction. Wizard Wars has a lot of robes, yes, but the only real call-back in them are the special robes of the Headmaster. I would love to have Grimnir's robes as an outfit in both (he seriously has the best look ever).
5. Compatibility is also a concern for me. The original game as well as Wizard Wars is exclusive to PC, Mac users are out of luck. Not to mention lower-end users who still rely on DirectX lower versions...
6. I know this is a weird issue, but any chance of modding was basically blown away in the original, and Wizard Wars is outright unfathomably hostile to anything out of the ordinary to it's filesystem. Speaking of file system, Wizard Wars has one of the worst I have ever seen, the random nature of the file-names and lack of extensions makes any troubleshooting completely impossible.
7. Lastly, I would love to see a 'remake' of the DLC 'The Stars Are Left' from the original Magicka. That was my favorite thing and it was just DLC.

1. Yes I believe you can only launch the game with steam (not 100% sure). You are able to play the game offline if you'd like.
2. Yes it's done by the same engine i'm pretty sure.
3. N/A Don't know I didn't play Magicka 1.
4. N/A Don't know.
5. Someone said that this game will be the same as Wizard Wars when we are talking about compatibility.
6. N/A
7. N/A Don't know.

I hope this helped you a bit, someone can confirm this. Although I didn't answer to all of your questions.

Someone with more knowledge can confirm this and answer to the other questions.

 

[ArcticWiking]

So I've pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition or whatever it's called, gotta my special stuff from it, and am excited to all heck about actual release of the game. However I have some concerns about the game itself.

1. Will it be entirely Steam-Reliant/Launcher-Based? Either way tends to be a nuisance for me, especially when I'm traveling without access to the internet.
2. Is it done in the same horrendous launching engine as Wizard Wars? If so it's going to be a source of a lot of frustration for me due to random and inconsistent compatibility errors that plague the game even through steam launching.
3. Has anything from the prior game been kept consistent through to this game? I'm not talking mechanics-wise entirely, even. The original game had quite some memorable characters, and a lot of humorous dialogue from them. I'd like to see characters like the Headmaster and Vlad return in similar roles, perhaps even an appearance by Grimnir!
4. This whole robe system, it is both interesting and concerning to me. Does this mean the original robes from the first one will not be implemented? I for one was hoping to see updated versions of them from this second game, especially the 'Dr. Terrible' and 'Which Dr.' from the original. Not to mention that while this gives a lot of potential for creation, I am also worried about a lack of distinction. Wizard Wars has a lot of robes, yes, but the only real call-back in them are the special robes of the Headmaster. I would love to have Grimnir's robes as an outfit in both (he seriously has the best look ever).
5. Compatibility is also a concern for me. The original game as well as Wizard Wars is exclusive to PC, Mac users are out of luck. Not to mention lower-end users who still rely on DirectX lower versions...
6. I know this is a weird issue, but any chance of modding was basically blown away in the original, and Wizard Wars is outright unfathomably hostile to anything out of the ordinary to it's filesystem. Speaking of file system, Wizard Wars has one of the worst I have ever seen, the random nature of the file-names and lack of extensions makes any troubleshooting completely impossible.
7. Lastly, I would love to see a 'remake' of the DLC 'The Stars Are Left' from the original Magicka. That was my favorite thing and it was just DLC.

Hi,
Some quick answers.

1. Yes it will use steam.
2. Yes, it is the same game engine as Wizard Wars.
3. Yes, we try the keep what we call the Lore of Magicka in the game. Vlad will be there and a lot of the Magicka humor that all the fans loved.
4. Unfortunately not. We made new robes that we hope you will like. But who knows whats coming later on.
5. In May the game will be launched on PC and Playstation 4. Later this year it will be released for MAC and Linux.
6. Sorry on this one. The current version of the game engine does not allow modding. But we got a few tricks for later. Will see what we manage to fix. =)
7. Currently there is no plans do a remake of "the stars are left" but then again we will listen to our fans to find out in what direction we should continue to develop the game.


.wiking

 

[MisterNatas]

Well, that's helpful, but I REALLY hope the robes in Wizard Wars are also in Magicka 2, I don't care if they're DLC either. I'll get the Grimnir Robes if they appear, as well as the Headmaster Robes. I just hope Magicka 2 doesn't have an accursed launcher. The one in Wizard Wars gives me trouble 80% of the time.

Also I'd absolutely love to see a return of Alucart and such...that was quite an awesome piece of the last game.