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[quote who="bbr91" reply="109" id="3317620"] Quoting GFireflyE, reply 108 So, in otherwords, since I purchased the NON-steam version of FE, installing the expansion LH will still not require steam? No, you still receive a Steam key when purchasing LH. LH is stand-alone. Having FE only gives you a discount so to say, but LH is Steam only. Many Steam games work without actually running Steam, so it's only required to install and update the game.

[quote who="Stuie_" reply="12" id="3317570"]As for FE, the game always looks washed out to me, like someone spilled water on a watercolor painting. [/quote] That's what I loved about FE graphics. It's like looking through a stained glass window into another world! While looking at only one image of each it's difficult to say, but from the two shots, I like the old graphic better. (not to say that the new graphic is bad..cause it isn't...)

[quote who="Alstein" reply="105" id="3317588"]I suspect the game will run DRM-free if Steam isn't running for some reason. That's probably the best solution- so if you hate Steam, you just use it to install, then play the game with Steam off. [/quote] So, in otherwords, since I purchased the NON-steam version of FE, installing the expansion LH will still not require steam? That would seem acceptable since an expansion to a game should not have additional sys

[quote who="Frogboy" reply="2" id="3317222"]We didn't remove ground cover because of memory. We removed it because it detracted from gameplay. The main reason the graphics engine is faster is because Intel visited us and brought all kinds of cool new tools we have been using to optimize. [/quote] Sweet... [e digicons]:thumbsup:[/e]

[quote quoting="post"] Can I get Legendary Heroes on Steam? Legendary Heroes is integrated with Steam. So everyone that gets it will have it on Steam, no matter where they purchase it from (even if they purchase directly from Stardock). Those players that will be receiving free copies will be receiving a steam key for the game. [/quote] Holy crap! [e digicons]8C[/e] (yes, this is my PANIC face) I think I totally mis-read this.

"Lets face it Win 8 Sux" We all did. It's called 'release date'. XD I know I know...that was mean.... [e digicons]:-"[/e]

Really cool screenshots! Thanks for the sneak peak. I do have a question about the expansions memory consumption. I've mentioned in the expansion announcement thread my computers stats, so I'll forego that aspect here. I've noticed that you've completely removed groundcover, which took memory, but have improved upon shadows and lighting, which am I to assume takes up memory?? Will there be net gain for the slower computer users? (technically for everyone, but the

[quote who="Frogboy" reply="22" id="3317178"]Same hardware requirements. Game should run slightly faster on the same hardware. However, it will require Steam to get updates. [/quote] You refer to steam here. Is this to be true for non-steam 'slower' computers? For sake of arguement, I probably have a 'bottom end' computer, Intel dual core (3gig, 3gig) with 3.25gig of RAM and winXP 32-bit able to run the dual core (OS is on one core, and my applications run o

[quote who="Frogboy" reply="16" id="3316758"] Quoting GFireflyE, reply 8 I would imagine that many (if not all) game developers are thankful that the gaming community is as forgiving as it currently is. While it can only be speculation, 10 years ago a release like that would have been met with a very cold and unendearing crowd. Sorry, this line made me really laugh out loud. Yes, the Internet of today is cert

[quote who="MarvinKosh" reply="10" id="3316537"]Scouts I actually use quite a bit on large maps. They have the advantage of being able to move at a normal rate across much of the terrain, while heroes cannot. True, they can't pick up any loot or start any quests, but they can find places for your pioneers to run to quite quickly. And you can build as many of them as you like (bearing in mind you still have to pay them) and they're um, disposable. If a scou

First, congrats on the 85! If any game deserves it, it's FE for it's growing and ever increasing realized potential. Not to split hairs here, but what version of the game did he review? I'm going to go out on a wing here and say that an 85 would not have been given if he was reviewing ver 1.0. I don't want to sound mean....so let's look on the bright side of my statement: It means that FE has come a long way since 1.0 and continues to make huge progress wit

[quote who="Frogboy" reply="118" id="3315975"]I don't want to oversell the expansion. It's an expansion, not a new game. It's refinement not revolution. So how much the expansion changes things depends on what level of refinement you're looking for. [/quote] Would still love for the expansion to run 32-bit. ;) And would be icing on the cake if I got my peeps to display again. I know that means memory work....but memory work h

[quote who="Frogboy" reply="75" id="3315179"]I also think people are going to be pretty pleased (and I hope surprised) at how much improved the expansion pack is. Especially in terms of how tactical battles actually play out and the champion game mechanics. We're getting a lot...more refined in the game design. [/quote] Do we loyal minions get the oppertunity to see a "Expansion Log" of all the changes coming up?? ;) I also think I speak for many here when

I've been recommending that pioneers separate city/outpost construction since pre-1.0. The approach I took was to have the Scout unit be consumed when an outpost is constructed. This gives the player a choice: Either explore further, or set up camp. It also gives the Scout unit validity as currently there is none since you have heroes to explore territory. The pioneer could then undergo any change needed to solve city spam. @<a id="ctl00__Content__RepeaterReplies_c

Whatever the system of choice, don't make it overly complicated. Choices should be concise and significant. Choosing between a +1 weapon and a +1.1 weapon will KILL the entire idea. Choosing between a +1 Weapon and a +2 Fire weapon will add fantastic diversity. Also, crafting should not be limited to equipment. Consumables, Heroes, and maybe even specialized buildings should be able to craft a variety of possibilities. Again, not overly complex....j

[quote quoting="post"] Personally, there are two key differentiators in fantasy strategy games that help me define what sub-genre they belong to: Am I building an empire via starting new cities on a largely empty world (ala Master of Magic) Am I fighting battles strategically (Fall from Heaven) or fighting them tactically (ala Master of Magic) And specifically, the question is: Making fantasy strategy games that involve tactical battles, city building and RPG

[quote who="Gaunathor" reply="18" id="3314392"] Quoting simon_sin, reply 17 T.M. is a "Strategic UNIT spell" not "Strategic ARMY spell", No. The description clearly states "Increases the movement of the target's army by 1." You may need to cast in on a champion, but it is meant to affect the whole army. Overall, I would prefer it, if Tireless March wouldn't stack and only affect strategic moves. [/quot

[quote who="BernieTime" reply="20" id="3314037"]The only issue I have with the 30 population cost is that when building a new Pioneer the cost is deducted from your overall population, not the city population where you're wanting to build it in. There's no way a newly founded city should be able to immediately queue up a new Pioneer until that city has at least 31 citizens in play. The new costing hasn't affected any of the 1.2 games played so far, though it does appea

Maybe he just thinks you're the weaker one. Prove him wrong! [e digicons]:cylon:[/e] [e digicons]:cylon:[/e]

[quote quoting="post"]It's time we faced an unpleasant reality: Fallen Enchantress simply has too much micromanagement, and the UI is completely inappropriate for this type of game. It is simply beyond imagination that in 2013, there is still a game that makes me design my own units in order to play optimally. This speaks to the poor quality of the AI as much as anything else. It boggles my mind that I am compelled, turn after turn, to make decisions about what

[quote who="Matthew Cleveland" reply="62" id="3310834"]Could one not simply split off "build outpost" and "found city" to two different units? That way the mechanics could be controlled independently? [/quote] I've been asking for this since 0.441.... I'm sure SD has done their hmwrk and have decided against that course of action for a valid reason. Maybe we'll see more ways to cheat outposts into play in the near future?

[quote who="willie sanderson" reply="130" id="3310133"] A froggy faction boss/race to play against. [/quote] It could just be a new Wildland....Frogboy of the lagoon.....;) Another thought to add for the 1.3 release or the first expansion release: I've really liked all the little gems of humor found in this game. Would love if you guys were to continue to use the pristine wit of yours and continue to fill the game with little chuckles here and there

[quote who="Frogboy" reply="32" id="3309988"]The upcoming expansion pack will be free to those who bought War of Magic before October 31, 2010. It won't be as big of a change as FE was to WOM but it's pretty significant. I think the best way to describe it will be a tightening of the game mechanics so that they are more related to one another. You're going on quests to help your civilization. You're champions are a reflection of your civilization and vice vers

Imo, ANY unit that 'auto-builds' itself into your army should NEVER cost maintenance!!! I'm fine with maintenance costs on these types of troops....but than the building sites SHOULD be included with a 'build' button, giving the player control over whether or not he wants to pay that upkeep.

[quote who="BernieTime" reply="52" id="3309673"]The whole stressing out about Pioneer population costs in regards to Outposts is easy; if a Pioneer founds an outpost the population is returned to the city linked to the outpost. Or - just return half the population as the remaining half is assumed to be tied to the outpost for maintenance, upgrades, and such.. [/quote] THIS is a very interesting idea.