Jharii

[quote who="cephalo" reply="83" id="2755860"]I recommend not working super hard on the AI right now beyond putting a few band-aids on the really bad stuff. Activating multiplayer might sound like a super bad idea right now, but multiplayer is the thing that will expose the game rules that will need to change. If you finalize the AI now, when multiplayer comes around it will be clear that major changes will need to be made, and you'll either be forced to make separate rule

Is it too late to assume that this project is dead in the water since the OP has not posted since almost a year, particularly since the game has been live for two weeks?

Any ideas? Pointers for alignment? A simple yes or no?? :)

Is there a way to "fine tune" the X,Y,Z Offests so they increment at smaller intervals? Currently, the slider (and wheel) moves them in significant "jumps" along the coordinates that makes it difficult to align the pieces with precision. Also, is there any grouping functionality?

[quote who="surlybob" reply="228" id="2755695"] I'm sorry, was there something that I said being referred to here, or is everyone now supposed to associate me with some random guy who PMed you a death threat? I'm not your enemy and I don't wish you harm, Mr. Frogboy. Please believe me! [/quote] You stated that you appreciated his frankness. Frogboy simply pointed out that frankness is not necessarily an actual quality, and it can be equally d

[quote who="KingHobbit" reply="199" id="2754977"] Quoting Jharii, reply 192 Not really. Those "fanboys" as you call them have been defending Stardock. Most knew there were flaws and holes in the game. They are just getting rewarded by Stardock's persistence and dedication, which is what made them "fanboys" to begin with. They were just as right in defending Stardock as the detractors and antagonists by stating that Stardock would

[quote who="mp8481" reply="193" id="2754843"]curious question to those that know, I keep on hearing that Stardock does not make their revenues through gaming, so what exactly do they make their revenues on? [/quote] Impulse. Windows utilities. Prostitution.

[quote]This is, frankly, one of the most impressive displays of personal responsibility I've seen in some time; a complete turnaround from your attitude a week ago. I'm sure you're aware this 180 kneecaps the fanboys who have been defending every version of the game since August 24th. That couldn't have been easy.[/quote] Not really. Those "fanboys" as you call them have been defending Stardock. Most knew there were flaws and holes in the game. They are ju

Thanks for the continuous communication, effort, and patches, Stardock. It is all appreciated. [quote who="-Sorgan-" reply="118" id="2754520"]If they were truly working hard this would have never happened and they would have listened to and read the beta notes........ [/quote] But you would still be a douchebag, so there really is not any real difference as far as we're concerned.

Modding Elemental was not some late addition to the game. It was a design-time decision. The game was meant to be moddable, from the ground up. No matter how "deep" Stardock makes the game, the community will successfully make it deeper. Once people start learning the ins and outs and all of the nuances, you will start seeing some amazing things in the modding community. Things that Stardock could not even imagine. So while I understand your sentiment, I

[quote who="Morberis" reply="73" id="2749391"]It's clear you people have no reading comprehension. Angie/Unnammomer reviews laughably horrible books, it's part of what she does. She doesn't spit when she says his name and she's entirely reasonable.[/quote] Translation: in case you aren't prepared, I am going to flame everyone. "Everyone?" Yes, everyone. [quote]As for the size of the thread, I'm sorry but 4 pages is small potatoes. A thread that really gets going wi

[quote who="Deleuzian" reply="308" id="2752237"] You've descended into self-parody here, perhaps without realising it. I suggest googling "Ford Pinto Memo" then... well. I'd suggest going outside for a walk for a bit. The precise is simple: the cost analysis of releasing a faulty product & some recall is offset by sales. Aka, they do it with full knowledge that they're releasing a faulty product, but the costs (even with lawsuits) are minimal compared to sales revenue. &nb

[quote who="Wintersong" reply="330" id="2752232"] Negatives count double? [/quote] Damn, how could I have missed that Wintersong? Thanks for the clarification? :)

[quote]I notice you manifestly failed to address / discuss / disagree with anything of content within my posts[/quote] Actually, I covered that quite well with my initial response to you, which you failed to reference: [quote]The only "head in the sand" mentality predominantly exhibited on these forums is by those that think everyone has their head in the sand. Everyone knows that there is some work to be done, including the majority of the fans of Elemental, and

[quote who="shadowtongue" reply="326" id="2751929"] Not that many though, if the poll question is to be taken seriously. Barely more than half the respondents appear satisfied with the game, that's a bad sign. But like the other guy said, I also still have my $50, and none of the aggravation associated with playing what is clearly an unfinished game (from my pov). If you like the game then good on you, my guess is you are much clo

[quote who="Deleuzian" reply="304" id="2752184"] Perspective: If I buy a car, and it has four square wheels because the ace-hot designer just doesn't understand physics, and the factory workers just put the wheels on anyway because they had a quota to meet, then I get to post at the obvious stupidity / lack of self-checking going on. And Yes, the % issue is just that damn obvious / stupid to anyone who actually makes games. [/quote] Persepective You did not buy

I would rather see those stay together. If it were to be separated, I would like to see REL/WIP in one forum and SUPPORT/HELP in another forum.

[quote who="Deleuzian" reply="301" id="2752115"] which sums up the "head in the sand" mentality going on [/quote] The only "head in the sand" mentality predominantly exhibited on these forums is by those that think everyone has their head in the sand. Everyone knows that there is some work to be done, including the majority of the fans of Elemental, and especially Stardock. [quote]Someone around here needs to start calling this as self-delusion, and fast. Emplo

[quote]Some of the bad mechanics in this game lie more in the STRUCTURE of the research tree rather than the functionality. People are arguing against a misnomer ... TECHS or technology. Researching Technology implies new invention and mechanical discoveries. The Devs really messed up here because part of the research tree IS about inventing or rediscovering technology, BUT some of the 'techs' have nothing to do with technology and more to do with Lore and Information.[/quote] "Techno

This is a strategy game, not a simulation. If you want realism and things that make sense, then walk outside your front door, although it is debatable that you'll find it there. If you can't bridge the gap using your imagination, then I apologize for the short-sightedness. Heroes (for recruiting) do not have to "magically appear out of thin air." They are wandering the lands. Your researchers can make new contacts. These heroes could make themselves known

[quote]Me likes. There will be dragonboobs too. [/quote] Take it to the Wizards forums, please. :) I'll be keeping an eye on this. Very nice intro, Winterspring. To yourself and Raven, I do DM 4E if you ever need to bend another ear. Hmmmm. Makes me wonder if skill challenges could be incorporated somehow.

[quote]Hey, I resemble that remark! In all seriousness, I really did want this game to "be the one". The review is spot on, sorry.[/quote] It's just an opinion. Yours, theirs. Others have their own. Many disagree with you.

[quote who="Mtn_Man" reply="278" id="2750593"] Quoting Jharii, reply 266 I remember having a list of "wish we could have done THAT" items for GC2, but, despite fearing the worst, the game got great reviews and multiple editors choice awards. I had a similar list with Elemental, but things are turning out QUITE differently Many lessons to be learned, but for now, we work to (hopefully) win back some trust from the gamers that belei

[quote]Criticism is fine - expecially when facing a release as catastrophic as that of Elemental, but bashing is not OK[/quote] Nobody has died as a result of developing Elemental, nor as a result of the release of Elemental.

[quote who="Birdmon" reply="321" id="2750462"] Quoting Rune_74, reply 226 Quoting Birdmon, reply 224 I am sick and tired of spending my hard earned money on UNFINSHED games. I will NOT buy this game. We keep accepting unfinshed product as "ok" - because they all do it. Well it stops now for me. Good Luck fools Thanks for sharing now get lost...if you don't have the game, don't plan on buyin