OT: Stardocks Fantasy TBS

[Epaminondas]

Originally Posted by calmon

There is a brand new GameSpy Preview out there with many informations and some Pics:

http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/elementa.../926527p1.html

The full name of the game is "Elemental - War of Magic"

I found a few more previews while doing a Google search. Here is an example:

http://www.edge-online.com/features/...magic-unveiled

[Gandalf Parker]

I am both happy and saddened.
On the one hand it looks like it will be a game worth getting.
On the other hand it is definetly NOT going to be a new MoM so I am still holding out hopes that someone will recreate "Master of Magic"

[Epaminondas]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Parker

I am both happy and saddened.
On the one hand it looks like it will be a game worth getting.
On the other hand it is definetly NOT going to be a new MoM so I am still holding out hopes that someone will recreate "Master of Magic"

Ironically, MoM was about the only fantasy strategy game I've never played. So I have no referent compare this to. Still, the graphics look pretty awful for a game that is supposed to come out in 2010 (which may be optimistic, given the endless delays that usually accompany big game releases).

[Epaminondas]

Another preview--but this one has no new pictures:

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...hp?story=20916

[calmon]

ok now there is an official link to the game:

http://www.elementalgame.com

[WraithLord]

Awesome

It really doesn't sound all that much like a MOM sequel so in that I share GP's sentiments. However in a world almost devoid of good, new FTBS games it may well prove to be a breath of fresh air.
I'm looking forward to see whether the game will feature innovative stuff.
Hey and I may yet install and play another game besides dom, been a long time since I last did that

[Endoperez]

Originally Posted by Epaminondas

Still, the graphics look pretty awful for a game that is supposed to come out in 2010 (which may be optimistic, given the endless delays that usually accompany big game releases).

You could also say that the graphics look like they are for a game that needs approximately two more years before it's ready.

They are going for a rather spesific look, with thick cartoony lines around the characters. The characters looked like they were 3d-models, and if that's so they can rework the textures and the outlines independently of each other. It's like painting a miniature - once you have a mold for making them, you can paint them again and again until you like it or run out of time.

I agree that everything didn't quite feel like it fit tgether in these screenshots. Some of the trees and mountains looked strange, water and shoreline of one pick felt a little plastic etc. But that's easy to change.

[Epaminondas]

Originally Posted by WraithLord

Awesome

It really doesn't sound all that much like a MOM sequel so in that I share GP's sentiments. However in a world almost devoid of good, new FTBS games it may well prove to be a breath of fresh air.
I'm looking forward to see whether the game will feature innovative stuff.
Hey and I may yet install and play another game besides dom, been a long time since I last did that

Yep, there are very few worthy fantasy strategy games. I also hope there is a revival of the Age of Wonders franchise as well--though it looks unlikely.

[DonCorazon]

Some of the art, like that in the Lore tab, reminds me of the thematic approach in Dark Tower, if anyone remembers that clunky motorized game. A sort of grim, watercolor cartoon feel that I actually like.

[WraithLord]

New AOW doesn't seem likely. I often frequent the AOW heaven (nostalgia I guess), and the word there is that the AOW devs are going for a new installment of their PSP game (overlord I think).
Too bad
AOW is a great game (though AOW2 wasn't, but AOWSM was better). I would love to see a continuation of the franchise.