Conquest of Elysium 3 dev log

[Gandalf Parker]

Unlike previous beta-testing because they happened under Shrapnels rules, this beta-test does not have a non-disclosure agreement. So I can actually say that I am beta-testing it and be able to answer specific questions. (I debated for while whether I WANTED to tell this community that I was in the beta but decided to chance the flood)

I would say that CoE2 is a great starting point, and then add on top of that the many lessons learned and increased skills gained from creating Dom3 (including things they wish they had done). That seems like it would be obvious but its the best explanation I can think of. CoE2 upgraded by Dom3 experience.

[PriestyMan]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Parker

Unlike previous beta-testing because they happened under Shrapnels rules, this beta-test does not have a non-disclosure agreement. So I can actually say that I am beta-testing it and be able to answer specific questions. (I debated for while whether I WANTED to tell this community that I was in the beta but decided to chance the flood)

So does this mean illwinter ditched shrapnel? i really worry that without the broad advertising shrapnel provides the game wont ever be a big hit and will only be a niche game people want to pay $50 for.

[samoht]

I can't tell if he is being serious or super sarcastic. Oh internet.

[Gandalf Parker]

Originally Posted by PriestyMan

So does this mean illwinter ditched shrapnel? i really worry that without the broad advertising shrapnel provides the game wont ever be a big hit and will only be a niche game people want to pay $50 for.

As I understand it, it means that Illwinter has not yet CHOSEN Shrapnel to be the distributor.

But I wouldnt hold out for an advertising company with bargain bins either. Im not sure that Illwinter is prepared to chance a shelfware/advertising distributor so even if they change it is likely to be another distribute & publicize company.

[Admiral_Aorta]

Putting it on steam or something similar would probably work best, since it's a much more casual game than dominions.