Ishantil

[Beta 4] Pioneers not able to harvest resources? in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

As I recall, the tech tree requirements for harvesting any resources on the map have been removed (which I sort of think there should be some, like harvesting crystal and shard shrines, but hey). In any event, in .98 beta 4, I have not been able to build on any resources (gold depsoits, oasis, etc) with a Pioneer unit. I can build on them only if they are contiguous with an existing city. This is extremely limiting, and competely eliminates the benefit of having resources

[Crash] [Beta 4] Crash clicking on Load Game button in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

Had a pretty long game session. Clicked on the load game button and it crashed to desktop. Link to zip file.

Reply to [Crash] [Beta 4] Crash clicking on spellbook icon in tactical combat in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

Aaaaand here's another example of the same exact error. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9193600/Elemental0_98-2010-08-03T20-54-27-534.zip

[Crash] [Beta 4] Crash clicking on spellbook icon in tactical combat in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

I was in tactical combat with a stack of spiderlings. I clicked on the spellbook icon to open the spell book and the game crashed to desktop. Link to zipfile.

[Crash] [Beta 4] Crash clicking on "egog" journal item in technology upgrade screen in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

After I clicked the turn button, the technology upgrade screen for Adventure came up. When I clicked on Egog's Journal out of the two items, the game crashed to desktop. Dropbox link to the zip file.

Reply to Elemental: BETA 4 Preview in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

Looking forward to this release. Every beta looks better and better! Great work!

[Beta 3C] [Crash] CTD on pushing next turn button in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

1. Clicked the end-turn button, the music stopped, then started for a second, then crashed to desktop. 2. This particular game has about ten times more "goodies" than any other game I've played. Not sure if that is a random ratio or something created when the world is built, but there are a massive amount of them everywhere. zip file link attached. Thanks!

[Beta 3C] [Crash] Moving in Overland Map then crash in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

I was walking around in the over land, and the game crashed to desktop as I was moving to a new square. Zip file attached.

Reply to [3c] missing graphics, abbey, dragon in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

In the Design screen, a bunch of the stuff doesn't have pictures that load, such as the armors (platemail, chainmail shirt, etc) are missing. The Red Dragon picture is missing from the card, as well. I'll generate a screenshot next time I load the game up.

Reply to Game Mechanics: The Ultimate Balancing Act in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

Why not make the quest items for the mastery quest Strategic Resources? Each one gives a different bonus. Let's say the Forge gives you a bonus to metal production or the ability to make magic swords. Let's say that the Tree of Life gives you a bonus to materials production, or perhaps gives one point of health regeneration across your entire domain. The Shrine of Fortune gives you a bonus to random rolls. The Temple of the Ancients gives you a bonus to magi

[Beta 3C] [Crash] Out of Memory in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

Just playing along when it ran out of memory. Link is to dump file. Looks like it failed to create the normal zip file (zero bytes). Thanks, Ishantil

Reply to [BUG in 3C] City label overwriting in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

I've definitely seen my cities randomly labeled with opponent's names. It always makes me think that my city was taken over by the enemy without me noting. Next time I see it, I'll post it up.

Reply to 3c crash building world in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

Similar issue. The game hung while building the world, the music kept play. I had to kill it. Dropbox link: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9193600/Elemental0_92-2010-07-20T21-16-25-958.zip

Reply to On to BETA 4! in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

Looking forward to getting my hands on the 3C final when I get home this evening to see how it's going. Excellent work.

[3C] [Gameplay] [Feature Request] How Far Away When Building New Cities in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

One of the things that I noticed last night when I was attempting to build a new city was that had no idea how far away I needed to be in order to build a new city. It just kept on telling me "you are too close to a settlement" until I eventually reached the happiness zone where I could build a new city. Suggestion: When the dialogue pops up for the too close message, how about highlighting the squares that are buildable in green or something? Having to find it

Reply to [Gameplay Suggestion] [3C] Item Ideas in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

That would suggest availibility needs to checked against resource availability. If you don't have a smithy, you can't make swords. :)

Reply to [3C][Bug] Game gets stuck at leveling up screen after tactical battle in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

I have also experienced this. The pointer gets stuck on the "move here" pointer for tactical battles screen. And it's very difficult to tell where its' pointing to. Suggest that the pointer change back to the default, and the level-up boxes be made larger.

[Gameplay Suggestion] [3C] Item Ideas in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

A few things I noticed: 1. When purchasing, getting items, there is no way to know how/what an item does. The card doesn't pop up. 2. Requirements for items don't seem to exist anywhere useful. I buy some traveler'sboots, not knowing if they fit my sovereign's feet! Guess they were out of my size? 3. A wearable equipment screen (with a body with item slots) or something would be a nice addition, to tell what items do what, and what y

Reply to Elemental BETA 3-C in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

Dear Stardock guys, I just started running the beta. The game is coming along nicely, and despite the random crashes, I find myself wanting to play the game more and more. I am very excited by what I see. I've started posting bug reports and will continue to do so. Hopefully my posts (now) meet guidelines. Please keep up the great work! I'm very proud to call Stardock my favorite game studio.

[Crash] [Beta 3c] Crash upon success of armor quest in WOM BETA Builds Elemental Forums

Started the Armor (of whatever) quest. Fought the spiders with no game problems. Upon exiting the quest and returning to the main screen (overland map), the game music stopped, the game hung for a bit, then crashed to desktop. Dropbox link above to zip. Link to Err.log http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9193600/Elemental0_92-2010-07-20T01-37-41-626%20-%20debug.err

Reply to Races? in WOM Ideas Elemental Forums

Glad to see that there is so much stimulating discussion going on about this game. I've been looking for a proper MoM sequal for years. They did great with MOO, so I imagine that they'll do a great job with MoM as well. Sounds like the modification and editing engine built into the game will be a lot like what they have in GCII, and Stardock has always been really good for offering updates, patches, and expansion packs. I was hoping to se

Races? in WOM Ideas Elemental Forums

As the spiritual successor to Master of Magic, there were a number of different non-human races. It made the game a lot of fun to see the various different unit types. Each had it's own "tech tree" based entirely on buildings (like civilization was). Are there any plans include any additional races? Thanks, Ishantil

Reply to Iconian buildings + tech tree in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Notably, the Iconians as a race do not get a technology or manufacturing capitol in their basic tech tree. This helps balance the fact that they can build high cost versions on every planet. Also, their morale buildines are five times as expensive as most of your typical ones. Overall, I'd say that they have a pretty balanced technology tree.

Reply to Iconian buildings + tech tree in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

I've been exclusiviely playing the Iconians for a while now. The biggest flaw that they have is the lack of available ground pounders. They get creamed when invading planets. Usually, I trade for Tidal Disrupters and use them on every invasion. I've even seeded AI players with the prequisite techs in order to encourage them to research Tidal Disrupters so I could buy it from them. I really like the tech tree for the iconians, although the industry buildsing they get suck. :)

Reply to Ground Combat Question in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

The real answer may be closer to something akin to the last 1% of the windows status bar taking 95% of the time. :)