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Re: So what do you think?

Im sure it will be a whole lot better once the bugs with Yavin, and some of the other minor bugs are worked out.
I played off and on all day yesterday.
Was there supposed to be a stat wipe for the release?

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  • Registered: 2006-07-25
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Re: So what do you think?

Agreed with Alreech. We have UAV, artillery, etc. - it's just been given to squad leaders and players to use directly, in the form of homing beacons, droids, the PMG, Mortar Freerunners, and so on.

But yes, the ability to have an overview and take command does a lot for teamwork, and it's sad that it's no longer there. I'd be happy personally with just a stripped-down commander who had access to the Commander UI and the Officer kit, but could not use any Commander abilities. According to the devs, though, there are "numerous reasons" why it's not feasible.

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  • Registered: 2006-07-24
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Re: So what do you think?

Actually that's perfectly feasable.  Takes bout 15 seconds worth of python editing to fix it and another 30 to add to the "if" statement to allow commanders the officer kit.  Though having that kit won't be much good as without a squad they couldn't use the weapons in it other than pistol and binocs.

The big thing currently though was the HUD required a lot of chopping apart.  We never had the time or energy to remove all the extra buttons like EMP, Supply Drops, etc etc.  Those no longer function (disabled to prevent hackers using them) but the controls and graphics are still there.

At this point I wouldn't mind seeing a commander ability also, if only to coordinate things.

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Re: So what do you think?

last night was awesome till the master server went down, but i got about 4 hours in and only played 2 maps, can't wait to get off work to check out the rest. looks fantastic, very exciting, great job guys.

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Re: So what do you think?

The HUD is very easy to chop apart, did it for Squad Leaders already.  I'll add in the Commander in testing and see how it goes, if it works well we'll put it in for the public in our hotfix, as I do agree, coordinating the squads is very useful, especially in space.

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Re: So what do you think?

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Re: So what do you think?

It's weird being on this side of the fence tongue

Here's my little review , based on 1st impressions...


Ryloth:

I dig this map with its canyons. Flying thro them is a blast. I'd actually add more around the edges of the map and add in some parts where only a really skilled flyer can get thro, allowing for some sweet dogfights. I'd also like to see some of those floating asteroids to aid dogfighting aswel.
I'd probably add more stalagmites around the map and general rocks etc for infantry and tank cover.
Gameplay and layout wise I think it is really good, add those above features and Im sure itl be even better.
Visually it could do with some work. The textures of the buildings are decent, they just seem to lack that pop that some normal maps would give. Whether they have normal maps but the spec and lighting isnt aiding them or you just havent made any normal maps for them I dont know.
Ground textures could do with some enhancement , they seem a little stretched and abit harsh in a way. Also a little dark, tho probably thro the maps lighting. If I were the mapper I'd try and lighten it up a bit so it looks like the loading screen image- that looks sweet.


Bestine:

Some nice choke points and level design. Trying to get up the cliff as a rebel is a nice challenge.


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