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Reply to The Kingdoms are the way in Elemental Fiction Elemental Forums

[quote who="AbsynthMinded" reply="7" id="2717903"] I am Zim's, Righteous Indignation! Go Empire![/quote] I can't wait for GIR's response.... "Taquitos for all!"

Reply to Weakness of the West in Elemental Fiction Elemental Forums

Don't do this! At least, not until I get to play the game and write a response! [e digicons]:D[/e]

Reply to Graphic style grows on you? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

I always liked the look. I am so sick and tired of "realistic" graphics in every game. As Borderlands demonstrated to me, sometimes artistic flair is far more engaging than photo-realism. I suspect this is doubly true when dealing with fantasy and sci-fi.

Reply to What Warhammer 40k books should I start with? in Books Elemental Forums

May I suggest Let the Galaxy Burn ? It is a collection of the best 40K short fiction and provides a good tour through the entire 40K universe. There are a ton of great stories in this omnibus and I highly recommend it. EDIT: Just saw how old the last post was. Oops! Anyway,

Reply to Limited edition unboxing in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

[quote who="marconiaj" reply="45" id="2717012"] ...But, I built him a cave and everything! [/quote] I know! Worse, I've had a bunch of dragon slayers hanging around the house for the last few weeks. I just don't know what I'm gonna tell them.... [e digicons]:)[/e]

Reply to Limited edition unboxing in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

I thought we were getting a real dragon.... [e digicons]:'([/e] [e digicons]:grin:[/e]

Reply to Elemental: Game Play Example – Part 2 in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

Looking forward to more! It gives me something to read until I get to write about my own adventures. [e digicons]^_^[/e] Question: when units get damaged in battle, does it take time for them to recover HP? Or are they instantaneously healed?

Reply to Diplomacy Question in War of Magic Elemental Forums

These quotes are from the recent GameShark interview: Let's move on to diplomacy. It seems like the particular beta I’m playing in (beta 4) - and I’m sure that it's improved - that diplomacy is bare bones… Oh it is. The diplomacy just got in. I write the AI for the game and the diplomacy was the part that I just really started getting into because I had to wait for a bunch of stuff. In the latest

Reply to GameShark Q&A with Brad Wardell on Elemental in Elemental News Elemental Forums

That was a very good interview! I am glad that they tried to ask some different questions. I liked this: Let's move on to diplomacy. It seems like the particular beta I’m playing in (beta 4) - and I’m sure that it's improved - that diplomacy is bare bones… Oh it is. The diplomacy just got in. I write the AI for the game and the diplomacy was the part that I just really started getting i

Reply to Limited edition unboxing in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

[quote who="eobet" reply="15" id="2716649"]For future reference, it's probably not the best idea to start off an "unboxing" video with "I've already unpacked it". [/quote] I was thinking the same thing! [e digicons]:grin:[/e] Mr. Wardell seems to be as excited by his new baby as we are. Like a kid on Christmas morning.... [e digicons]^_^[/e]

Reply to Heroes of Might & Magic VI. in PC Gaming Elemental Forums

We have the first trailer posted here . It does sound interesting. I confess to never having played any of the originals (prior to Elemental, I never was a big fan of fantasy gaming), but this one seems like it could be a lot of fun. It also appears to be a PC-exclusive title, which is always a plus.

Reply to The Trapped Dead in PC Gaming Elemental Forums

It sounds a bit like Left 4 Dead, a bit like Fort Zombie, and a bit like Nation Red. It either is going to be a forgettable bit of derivative trash, or a great combination of ideas. There's rarely a middle ground with games like this.

Reply to The Sims Medieval in PC Gaming Elemental Forums

GameTrailers has an interesting dev vid from GC10: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gc-10-the-sims/702957 I like the sword fighting. [e digicons]B)[/e]

Reply to G4TV Interview - Elemental: War of Magic in Elemental News Elemental Forums

That was a good interview! Mr. Wardell seems like a very affable gent!

Reply to Elemental: Game Play Example – Part 1 in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

That was a great read! I hope to write one of my own AARs shortly after getting this game. There's nothing better in the world of gaming than a game that gives a fan fic writer all the substance he needs to start his own novel. [e digicons]B)[/e] [quote who="NeoWolf73" reply="15" id="2715918"]Frogboy, are you not concerned that your neighbour Yithrir, not only went from a cloth vest to Platemail in 38 turns (cloths on turn 20, and was in plated b

Reply to MyColors Elemental Design in War of Magic Elemental Forums

So...maybe that's a yes? [e digicons]^_^[/e] I still use the Sins template, it's really sharp looking.

MyColors Elemental Design in War of Magic Elemental Forums

When Sins of a Solar Empire was released, Stardock came out with a special Sins MyColors desktop theme (I believe GalCiv had one too). Will MyColors have a theme for Elemental? [e digicons]:pout:[/e]

Reply to [Suggestion; Forum]Additional board for fandom, creative writing and roleplay. in WOM Ideas Elemental Forums

Definitely agree! Elemental is a game just filled to the bursting point with all the right elements (ahem) for fan fic writers to churn out pages and pages of material. The fellas over on the Sins of a Solar Empire have done so, along with the GalCiv guys (I've written some stuff for both, too!), and neither of those games have as much RPG potential as Elemental. Only the best games engage me with such strong immersion that I am compelled to chronicle my adventures. Kn

Reply to Elemental: From Beta 4 to Gold to Day 0 in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

Ugh! These dev diaries are like Chinese water torture...it makes the waiting for the big day all the more difficult! [e digicons]X([/e] But thanks for doing them just the same. [e digicons]:grin:[/e] Speaking about "random events"...I trust Elemental has them (I mean besides the random crashes)? [e digicons]:pout:[/e]

Reply to Google and Verizon cut backroom deal to kill Net Neutrality potentially. in PC Gaming Elemental Forums

Government regulation is superior to corporate regulation? I don't know about that. If a corp does something I don't like, I can always switch to a different product or service, or opt out altogether. When a gov. regulates something...where is the recourse?

Reply to Tiberon's Ultimate List of Ideas in WOM Ideas Elemental Forums

I love the achievement and nobility ideas! Both would definitely add more RPG-ness to the game. The civics I don't really care for. I don't want Elemental turning into Civ. But that's just me, so as long as it is an optional setting, sure.

Reply to I Think I Might... in War of Magic Elemental Forums

The only big studio game that I am really looking forward to is Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Otherwise, I am mostly excited by a host of indie titles that are on the horizon. Best of all, it seems like a few of those are games that even older PCs should be able to run.

Reply to Rivers in War of Magic Elemental Forums

You're vids are excellent, btw. Been going through them just to kill time until the big day is here. [e digicons]^_^[/e]

Reply to Elemental - The Trailer in War of Magic Elemental Forums

I recall that Egosoft held a contest for fans to produce a trailer for the X3TC 2.0 expansion. Perhaps Stadock should do that too (post-release, of course)? I like the new trailer, but it might be fun to have a trailer contest that could tie-in with the whole Elemental Army idea for points and prizes. BTW: Once the game is released, what will become of the Elemental Army? I would be cool if it continued to tie into the game in a metaverse fashion.

Reply to Play by e-mail? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

I would love a PBEM option as I never have time to sit down for a multiplayer session. PBEM Elemental woulde be awesome (yes, to the max!). [e digicons]5*[/e]