I think it is likely that singleplayer games would be run from your own computer, otherwise there would need to be internet access all the time with single player. So I would say - single player games are run by own computer, MP run through Stardock servers, at least before LAN servers. Best regards, Steven.
Yes it would have been great to have a near-final beta, but that just didn't happen this time, at least. It may happen in the future. Best regards, Steven.
[quote quoting="post"] There’s been a lot of discussion on these kinds of topics on recent games and I thought I’d give you our perspective on it. No Copy Protection Elemental, out of the box, like all of Stardock’s other games, has no copy protection whatsoever. However, you obviously need Internet access to get updates. But then, why should this be necessary? Because Elemental, unlike our previous games, has really been designed to be a
And there will be the "odd" :P person in the middle, who is neither a troll or a fanboy. ;-) Best regards, Steven.
"Unfortunately", I didn't know how spell that word correctly. It's funny how words that are spelt incorrectly can still be read as if they were not spelt incorrectly, as long as they basically look right. :P Best regards, Steven.
Well then, just change the name of this thread to "Elemental: Minimal Copy Protection, Activation, LAN and more". I don't mind the copy protection you have (to make sure people actually buy the game themselves), but I do mind that you are calling Activation - No Copy Protection. "Minimal Copy Protection" maybe, but not "No Copy Protection". Alter this thread's title to say "Minimal Copy Protection", and I think the majority of people would not have any problem with it
Yes, I don't see why it needs to phone home (connect to Stardock) just to be able to set up LAN play and modding... shouldn't this be supported in the gold version? And I agree that if you need to connect to the internet, and have separate Impulse accounts, it is not "no copy protection", maybe "minimal copy protection" (depending on the person making the judgement). "No Copy Protection" and "Activation" just don't go together, they are a juxtaposition. It is impossible to
Paypal doesn't allow making an order and being charged later. As an alternative, you may be able to get a prepaid credit/debit card (which functions like a credit card for buying purposes) and use that to preorder. Can you get a prepaid debit card where you live? Best regards, Steven.
Unfortutunately, no matter how gloomy and lacking in hope the future looks, all we can do is the best we can. For example, there is now a super bug that even last resort antibiotics can't kill. I am just a little bit annoyed that the place where I live doesn't have recycling capabilities. I see the Australian major political parties unwilling to do even a little bit to limit damaging climate deterioration (I don't believe that climate change is a good enough phrase, because
It looks like, at least at this stage, that pre-orders get the gold version a few days early, as in this thread (under Availability). Edit: I'm sorry to see you go. Best regards, Steven.
Pre-orders may be able to download the gold version a few days early. See this thread. Best regards, Steven.
Virtually all games these days have internet updates after the gold version. I guess, if it is possible, you could get a friend with a decent internet connection to download the latest version via Impulse Anywhere, have them Archive the copy and a copy of the latest version of Impulse, and send or give it to you. Not sure if it matters who downloads the archive in the first place. Unfortunately virtually all games have updated versions via internet in some way after the go
I found all the bugs that the OP posted about too (and I found No.3 in all the Betas between 3 and 4 inclusive too, maybe some of the other OP bugs too). Have these been identified and fixed for the gold and release versions? Best regards, Steven.
Agreed. Best regards, Steven.
I agree that this would be a good idea. Best regards, Steven.
I'm not sure if this has been fixed or not (it was in Beta 4), but opening the terrain indicator open after opening the minimap causes the outline of the minimap to appear but not the details (ie. anything inside the border of the minimap). Did you catch this bug? Best regards, Steven. EDIT: Here is a screenshot of the bug (Beta 4).
[quote who="niteshade6" reply="128" id="2712219"] Well I don't think their stockholders would be too happy if they said "we have enough money already, we don't need any more". Corporations try to make money, it's their whole purpose for existing. And even rich corporations can go bankrupt if they don't make enough. Multi-million dollar corporations often have multi-million dollar expenses too. More money being the focus is good when a company understands that a quality product
Is it possible to install the game in a non-default directory, say on a different drive? Or does it always install in C:\Program Files\...? Best regards, Steven.
When, or if. ;-) I think the base game will get at least 6 months. [e digicons]^_^[/e] Best regards, Steven.
[quote who="phazonfreak" reply="125" id="2712119"] Quoting joasoze, reply 123Why does Blizzard do this? To secure better/faster connections, to save money or what? The ultimate reason for everything in this world: to earn more money.[/quote] Or at least they think it will earn them more money. Getting more money when you already have gazillions is so ho-hum - getting more money beyond a certain threshold doesn't particularly make life any more sati
I think what's getting in the way here with regards to a near-final beta is the idea that "betas aren't supposed to be fun" which Brad has mentioned a few times. However, testing balance and fun with a near-final beta may be fun, but it also has two perhaps much more important purposes - refining balance and "the fun aspect" on a larger scale, and also giving players (most beta testers are fans) a great deal of confidence in the state of the game when it *is* released. And that ca
I agree with having two stages with future betas - a proper beta, then a go at the content that is final or near-final, so more of the pacing, balancing issues etc. can be worked out. Frogboy, what do you think? Best regards, Steven.
[quote who="Scoutdog" reply="30" id="2710179"]Wait a minute... are you guys actually discussing a somewhat delicate role-of-the-military/free-speech issue in a civil tone!?!?!? And people are almost universally AGREEING WITH EACH OTHER!?!?!? On the INTERNET?????????????!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow. This is nothing short of miraculous![/quote] Well, these forums are kind of special, and Stardock is a very special and unique kind of company. I think one thin
I strongly agree. Brad, go for it! This would really suit Impulse, and it would be a fantastic goodwill gesture to get them a good deal and on board (especially since Steam has seemed to give the cold shoulder). I say, Go for it! [e digicons]:D[/e] [e digicons]|-)[/e] [e digicons] Best regards, Steve
[quote who="strongking" reply="32" id="2710485"]> an interesting loading screen How about showing randomly selected monsters, spells, etc. with there stats or effects? Or have some randomly selected tips? [/quote] Excellent idea! [e digicons]k1[/e] Elven Legacy does this (although the loading times are a bit too quick to read tips), and the Battle for Wesnoth main web page (a random creature is shown every time you load the main web pag