What is going on with SE:V?

thorfrog · #1 February 1st, 2006, 07:31 PM

Hey, what is currently going on with SE:V? The Malfador web just doesn't say anything. Then you have have to dig thru tons of web pages on the net just to get a tid bit of info. What is the status of the project? What is going to be in the game? I'd like to see more screenshots and stuff too. How about a designer diary that we could read on what happening. At this point I'm just getting fed up with the lack of info. Is there a web link that maybe details what is being worked on? I'm just looking for a responce that is better then it's going well.

Suicide Junkie · #2 February 1st, 2006, 07:44 PM

What can I say... not much.

I have begun work on a CarrierBattles style mod...

thorfrog · #3 February 1st, 2006, 07:56 PM

At this point I feel like giving up on this one. I think it is time to start giving out details of what to expect. Something organised, not notes from a chat session. As a long time supporter I feel I'm getting gipped. I'm just done with secrets on the project.

Suicide Junkie · #4 February 1st, 2006, 08:18 PM

Have you seen the screenshots and the viedo?
That says a ton about what it is going to be like.

You've just gotta relax, and let Aaron do his coding.
Rome wasn't built in a day.

jeffel · #5 February 1st, 2006, 08:59 PM

I can't speak for atomannj, but for my own sake, I don't mind waiting.

I'd just like to have them update the site so I have a better idea of just how long I'll be waiting.

A short line saying that "Beta exposed some issues and we are going to spend xxx time fixing those issues" or some other informative note would be really nice.

If it makes the game better, I'm perfectly willing to wait till June (or longer), but I just want to know.

Atrocities · #6 February 1st, 2006, 09:43 PM

Getting Aaron to keep his web site updated is an up hill battle.

Captain Kwok · #7 February 1st, 2006, 10:42 PM

Keep in mind Aaron is just one guy making the game, so for him to take time out to write diaries, post info, do PR, etc. cuts directly into the time spent on SE:V.

Another factor is the additional support he had to make for SE:IV and Star Fury for their launches with Strategy First.

I think once the game is nearing completion, you'll begin to see more concrete information.

Fyron keeps a good record of screenshots and a record of game previews etc. by other sites on SE:V here:
http://www.spaceempires.net/home/gameinfo-SE5.html

I also maintain an update list of purported features at my website:
http://www.captainkwok.net/se5info.php

There's plenty of information you can use to project what the game is going to be like, particularly if you are knowledgable of how things work in SE:IV.

Renegade 13 · #8 February 1st, 2006, 11:02 PM

I'm sorry, but we honestly can't say anything more than "it's going well" due to legal obligations. We say anything more, we get kicked from the beta. Sure, it'd be great if Aaron would update his website a little more, and I'll bring it to his attention that people are getting antsy, maybe he'll update. But I seriously wouldn't count on it, since he's a busy busy man.

Kamog · #9 February 2nd, 2006, 03:27 AM

It's all right, I'll wait as long as it takes, even though I want it now. I'd rather wait a bit longer and get an excellent game later than get a buggy game sooner.

boran_blok · #10 February 2nd, 2006, 06:02 AM

I think less info is good. look at what's happening now with TES4 Oblivion. they released a video showing a feature that was now cut. and everybody is screaming bloody murder about it. but cuts happen. and once you've seen something is in it you really expect it. so less info = less dissapointment.