AbsynthMinded

Seriously, can't /just/ let a guy vent eh? Fan-Boy code of honor or something? Brad was the mouth piece saying how great it all was going to be, and then saying it will still be great when the krap hit the fan, and saying that sort of thing over and over. I'm sick of Brad talking up the game that he bungled, just generally tired of hearing Brad talk. Brad gets the blame because he was in charge, it was his responsibility to bring the title to market finished, well produ

[quote who="troglyte" reply="53" id="2887180"] How is that constructive in any way shape or form? Yeah they promised a good game, ya they screwed it up, ya a lot of people were made angry. We've covered this ground a million times. Stardock is going above and beyond to make ammends. What do you want, blood? If you want to play a newer game, no one is stopping you. If you want to send your game back, you've had ample opportunity. Have a nice day[/quote] <

The Sovereigns not picking up or processing quests is only the beginning.. Why cant i loot a vanquished Sovereign? Why can't I use the quest materials as trade goods, or trade for such goods? Why doesn't the opposition Sovereigns use everything they pick up? The glaring holes in AI function is appalling, not to mention they are still dumb as a box of hammers for combat tactics and diplomacy.

[quote quoting="post"] Not that’ll stop me from saying horribly inappropriate things from time to time. You bloody basement dwelling troglites. [/quote] Ya mean like, " Hey our game is gonna be great! " or " We'll get it fixed in time to be great! " or " Sorry our game failed to live up to my great big hype! " Oh wait, you probably thought all that was appropriate at the time.. By the way, I'm s

For my own observations, despite the fact that ill get the new game free, I feel like this project has been a huge let down. I continue to find the AI and tactical intelligence in E:WoM to be ridiculously weak, although the production quality and stability have reached a satisfactory level. There are still so many buggy stupid issues in E:WoM, that embarking head long into a new game that departs heavily form the original, seems a fools bet to me.. Oh in the next E:WoM

FYI the 2 essential main effects you go for in melee design on kingdom side is either highest att value, vs. maximum combat speed for more hits per turn, then mov value as best you can depending on mounted combat research or equipment. Mounted range units built for speed in a squad that levels up a little is devastating.. If only they had magic bows... You get your max att, low combat speed, highest armor units to draw fire, and if that doesn't kill the target outright

[quote who="kryo" reply="4" id="2794796"] Would you not know this being so involved with the games design kyro? I'm a moderator, not a dev.[/quote] Oh right.. I knew that.. I'm just so spoiled by the quantity of developer interaction out here I forgot.

I am fairly sure this is being addressed in 1.1 either by removing spell points from those units that do not need it for their ability, or adding abilities to use the spell points with.

No need for a spell when a by hand action does the job.. The system is still wonky. None of the land alteration spells are really 'useful'..

There's much to be improved in this area..

Sovereigns have painfully low hitpoints, they are glass cannons. It's like early European combat, you just agree not to attack the other guys leaders out of respect for nobility. However in my mind the AI Sovereigns should never venture out to be attacked, should run from any threat and so on.. or have 3 times the hitpoint potentials. Or have spell resistance or something.. I can't list how many times I've wiped out a kingdom by virtue of popping their Sovereign on a cheap shot.. Then auto re

Not only should remarrying be an option, but when you start a game you should get a free unit like Janusk that is appropriate to the sex of your Sovereign. Such that is you start as a male you get a female free champion. Not that you have to marry her, but every other kingdom gets a spouse option at the very start so it seems only fair that you have one to access if you choose.

Yes this is not a good option.. You can alternatively destry each building one by one before razing a city such that you only salt the earth at the city center, not the surrounding tiles. Personally I feel there should be a technology feature to raze a city yet not salt the earth to avoid having to do all that by hand demolition. Or otherwise a feature to eliminate all structures except the city center.

He could not have trained that many troops to deplete a population that much. Usually the time it take to train a unit replaces the population it took to create it in the que. Further it is my experience that population is not charged with a loss till a unit is at the top of the que. Would you not know this being so involved with the games design kyro?

Should we be expecting a 1.09, or holding our breath till 1.1? The AI Sovereigns are still too stupid, and do not seem to address their own safety effectively. General stability seems 'Greatly' improved, bravo.. Overall game balance has improved yet still seems short of the mark mostly because of the failings in the AI. I observe that Organized was removed from sovereign design, yet armies with my sovereign seem not to slow down movement.. Not sure if faction choice mak

I am apparently too stupid to get mods to work as described or I suffer really odd game issues. I attempt to follow instructions, but I can not easily confirm what mods are in application. I would love, to have some interface as part of the game in which to load and organize mods. To select which ones apply on any given game instance. To have their credits, instructions (if any), possible issues, descriptions and details easily displayed. Further if possible some sort o

I am not seeing spell animations.. I mean there 'should' be a visual fireball associated with the spell, right? Other spells likewise seem not to apply effects.. Like the earth giants area effect. I tried a few mods, couldn't confirm that they were working, except the spell effects which I am sure did not work in total. Hey I didn't presume this patch was a beta but if it is, I feel the change log should reflect that. Likewise, the AI sovereigns are still stupid and des

[quote who="Istari" reply="100" id="2774993"]So you would prefer that you be forbidden from recruiting certain NPCs until you have sufficient adventuring tech versus paying more for NPCs that you don't have the tech?[/quote] Instead of a denial for recruiting champions you do not have the right level of tech for, have a massive increase in payment that was modified by the difference between level required and level possessed currently. I would want to say at least a x5

Would you at some point please explain the possibility of quest dungeons with depth and challenge? Multi layered balanced to champions only vs the dungeon... maybe?

Frogboy, you sound in spirit much like me in that I do not hold back in my postings which has lead to many 'situations' where I was made out to be the bad guy for something said under stress, or taken out of context sounded much worse than was intended. On the whole though I applaud you on your leadership in how you are playing catch up on Elemental. I raspberry you however on the fact that Elemental was terribly flawed on release, and even if the retailers had not jumped the gun, the out of

[quote who="Ondaderthad" reply="3" id="2761904"] quoting post How do you install mods (Please post an example in full) as I followed what I could find but it wont work for me. PS using Windows XP if it makes a difference. Read the Manual.[/quote] Manual? That epic book of fail that has so much data missing for basic game play you expect people to go there 1st? Seriously? Next to the bugs and

Unless it's the multiple targets stacks upon each other in the same space, I too have not see 'that' bug.

Comcast is now rotten from the core out. Their content sucks, their services suck, their phone support sucks, theri pricing and issue resolution sucks. Xfinity is just their attempt to change the brand image and get away from the Comcast bashing.

The DEVs ought to poll themselves for what they want to work on most, and then ask for our approval, or ELSE!! [e digicons]:waaaa:[/e] (Joking)

Frogboy is a big frog so I wouldn't worry about his hurt feelings, only the future of his perceived integrity and attention to due diligence. He is the 'Buck Stops Here' guy after all. All this will come back to haunt them on the next big release of a new title. But as that goes, so will Frogboy making the decisions that vindicates SD or puts them behind the 8ball. I am a big believer in redemption and ultimate triumph over adversity, but I for one am not inclined to preorder next time..