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Reply to OK.. It's time guys.... in WOM Multiplayer Elemental Forums

Here's the thing: I think (and read on a couple) that the reviewers are waiting a bit to put up their reveiws of "EL"; probably for a patch or two, and also for MP to be started so they can include that in the reveiw also (and frakly, to give SD a chance for a quick hail-marry patch because they like the company). I doubt they will wait too long waiting for MP to come online, and if they are forced to review a game with "16 player MP" on the box that has no MP, yikes

Reply to OK.. It's time guys.... in WOM Multiplayer Elemental Forums

I understand Static. None of my friends would get this mostly because of the no MP so far. But, I hear they are taking extra care to make a good MP launch, and, to make sure updates/improvements they add to the game are included in the MP aspects too. So I don't think it will take too long for it to start. I'm on pins & needles to see how it works "after" MP is available, but not too much in a hurry to have it start.

Reply to What's the hold up on MP? in WOM Multiplayer Elemental Forums

"they said they are going to put them" All I heard so far is that there would be no tactical battles, then, that there's "going" to be TB be in MP. I never once read that there "are" tactical battles in MP. That's why I'm so concerened. "Going" could mean "in several months" for all we know. Again, I guess we will see soon enough.

Reply to What's the hold up on MP? in WOM Multiplayer Elemental Forums

Keep in mind, even if/when they do get MP, there may be no tactical battles . TBs are THE reason we play games like this. That's why we found cities; build buildings; tech up; and raise armies. You hope to have many climactic, epic battles throughout the game. A pop-up box instead? No thanks. Imagine, you go to see Lord of the Rings, and just befo

Reply to Elemental: The Master List in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

Well, after reading this post, my LE box is now prominently placed on the top-center of my computer desk. I'm keeping it for sure. It's just the waiting for some of the above to be implemented that will make me crazy. [e digicons]:D[/e]

Reply to Caravans? What do they do? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

I've used the "Lower Land" spell to lower an area of land enough so my caravan could get through, then make a handy little road to use to boot.

Reply to A quick note from Brad on Elemental in War of Magic Elemental Forums

[quote who="Kardiophylax" reply="72" id="2744528"]Glad to hear the comments. I look forward to what the future holds for the game. Try and give tactical combat some love sooner rather than later as well though, if at all possible. Thanks [/quote] I second that! I have the LE box sitting on my desk; a brand new game I've been waiting for months, and I don't even feel like playing it because the tactcial combat is so primative and sim

Reply to Your *Top 3 Update Wishes* for September in War of Magic Elemental Forums

1. unique magical resistances for different eneimies 2. An actual manual so new players can read how to play the game (sorry, but that deserves a bit DUH). 3. MP with Tactical

Reply to Comprehensible Suggestion List (Pls Read Before Posting) in WOM Ideas Elemental Forums

Catagory: Game Play & New Ideas: Title: Magic resistances are needed to give battles any hope of depth, strategy, not to mention "fun". https://forums.elementalgame.com/393848 Magic is BORRING and has little or no strategy to it. I don't even care what damage spell (or even weapon type) I use the majoity of the time since it e

Reply to Elemental FAQ for beginners - please ask your questions here in War of Magic Elemental Forums

I was wondering that too CPike; I did not know if I had to station them in a city to get their bonuses.

Reply to A Modest Proposal for the Magic System in Elemental: Where is the Magic in WOM Ideas Elemental Forums

Well, Seboss might have a somewhat viable suggestion, if spell research costs were increased a bit, and then the shard gave +1 Arcane Knowledge to researching "that" type of magic only. But I agree with Shogun, the all-or-nothing way can be disaterous; and when MP gets going, there are going to be constant rage-quites if you got the short end of the shard-stick.

Reply to For the Next Major Update... in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Well, after playing for many more hours today/tonight, I got sick of using magic. Miss, miss, miss, all because a monster had a high number after it's shield. I tried using that "Mind Blast" or whatever spell, thinking it might bypass a monsters high def; miss, miss, miss. It was just way easier to go full melee and take them out that way. Elemental, War of Melee. . . (till some updates I hope)[e digicons];)[/e]

Reply to Tom Chick's "review" in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Because TBS games are few and far between. Years between good ones sometimes. With the economy the way it is, and two TBS comming out so close together, people are going to chose one or the other. There's a reason there's a "5" in Civ 5, and I think I, and many others were hoping EwoM would hit one out of the park and give Civ5 an "underdog punch". In my case, my friends and I were chosing which one to ALL get together, so we could all play together (we don't h

Reply to A Modest Proposal for the Magic System in Elemental: Where is the Magic in WOM Ideas Elemental Forums

I hope they at least input differetn type of magical defence and vulnerabilities. Heck, an old game like Age of Wonders had it. Right now, when I cast a damage spell, I just randomly pick one. Who cares what "color" or "animation" it is, it still does about the same damage and effects. I'd love to see a troll that takes double damage from fire, and a rock-spider that takes half damage from earth spells. That would add some stratagey, be much more "in theme" with

Reply to For the Next Major Update... in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Yes, when I attacked trolls, I did not care if I used fireball or lightning. Yawn, who cares. But, for one example, trolls should be vulnerable to fire, and perhaps evern regenerate physical damame. Now THAT would add variety and strategy to a battle. As for now, who cares . . . .

Reply to What is your biggest hope/biggest fear regarding EWOM? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

[quote who="CustodianV131" reply="1" id="2049689"]My biggest hope is that it will do for the turn-based fantasy genre what Civilization 4 did for the turn-based global strategy genre. Revitalize it. Civ 4 was great on its own (also due the great expansion packs) but most of that came from the modability. That keeps people interested and the game fresh. My biggest fear is that is will have a bad launch and crumble before even Stardock can rush in with patches and fix things. Element

Reply to Tom Chick's "review" in War of Magic Elemental Forums

I agree with the reveiw totally. I've played it for days, but I should not have to try to figure out what simple mechanics, rules, and UI via constant research. I've told all my gaming friends that I recomend they do not buy it, and that if it ever does happen to be patched up to a fun, playable game, I will tell them to buy it. But as for now, I feel like I've purchased a car with just wheels and a frame; a difficult steering wheel and stick shift to figure and, and have be

Reply to Please we need healing in War of Magic Elemental Forums

As stated above, some food gives you health when you eat it. There is also a healing potions you can buy. But moving every turn (never staying in one place for a turn or more) ususall does nothing but "heal" your mana.

Reply to Automatic 'auto-resolve' is killing my guys. in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Yes, auto resolve "seems" to not take movement or range into account. That's why I rarely use it, That's why my threshold is set to 0.[e digicons]:grin:[/e]

Reply to Elemental FAQ for beginners - please ask your questions here in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Thank you Phaz. Guess I'll bounce back and fourth between build/info screens untill this is fixed or at least improved somehow[e digicons]:rolleyes:[/e] Having to choose what building to build in a city without your city info available it soooooo "Betaish".

Reply to Elemental FAQ for beginners - please ask your questions here in War of Magic Elemental Forums

When I go to build/purchase a building in my cities, when the possible buildings I can build pop up, all the info on the citiy itself disapears, so I can't look through the buildings and then check out my city stats to see what the best purchase would be. Am I missing something? Is there another way to see city info while the building menu is up?

Reply to No MP Tactical Battles, tell me it aint so in War of Magic Elemental Forums

All 4 of my friends did reconsider, and did not buy the game (because of the MP), so Brads advice was heeded by them. There is no Lan support Klaus. I wish there was. You must have one copy per person, and a connection to the net to play MP. It is said Lan "may" be available in the future. That would be extrememly nice.

Reply to No MP Tactical Battles, tell me it aint so in War of Magic Elemental Forums

If Tactical battles are back in, for sure (and I don't mean maybe, in 6-8 months, of beta testing), then I myself agree, this thread should be locked. I/we would be extremely happy, and would never want to spread "false rumors". In fact, I would actually be glad to start a "Yay, Tactical battles are in" thread myself too [e digicons]:)[/e]

Reply to No MP Tactical Battles, tell me it aint so in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Listen, we were really disapointed when there was no Lan support. Ok, we got over it. Then we find out we have to buy a copy for each and every person ($250 [e digicons]8C[/e] ), yikes, but sure, ok, it will be well worth it IF it provides a great MP experience . No MP on release (when it's on the box and been sung about for months of how it's up to 16 p

Reply to No MP Tactical Battles, tell me it aint so in War of Magic Elemental Forums

It may be true, tactical battles may be making their way into Elemental in the future. IMO, it should have been in from Day 0 like any other game of it's type in the past decade+. So many screenshots and videos and nowhere does it say "not available in MP". Does it say wanywhere on the box about it not being inlcuded? How about a discalamer "not actual MP screenshots"? And I'm sorry, but after the Demigod fiasco of MP, there'