The Questions Thread, Talk to the Developers Round 2 Options

[MARS]

(2) This part not so much.

Do keep in mind that, within the context of the story, the ECA was somewhat influenced by China during the reconstruction in the aftermath of the ZH conflict. While the ECA is still a democratic institution, it may have picked up a few bordeline-authoritarian habits along the way...Getting invaded by the GLA of all people, abandonned by your allies and then liberated by China may do that to you, but don't worry: I assure you that the ECA will not be deliberately designed to make you feel as if you're playing a bad guy faction. It's an implicite undertone; some people with different reference pools might not even notice it.

[SpiralSpectre]

Will the ECA have an unique "ammunition"? Like US's laser, China's radiation/napalm, Russia's tesla or GLA's toxin?

[MARS]

The ECA arsenal will be relatively concentional ordnance-wise. It should also be noted that the USA will not have any Townes-style laser weapons aside from a few anti air and point defence lasers.

[SpiralSpectre]

The ECA arsenal will be relatively concentional ordnance-wise. It should also be noted that the USA will not have any Townes-style laser weapons aside from a few anti air and point defence lasers.

That's good news for me. I like this kinda use of laser more. IMO point defence and targeting lasers fit the US's style more than Towne's direct assault style laser does. US is about versatility, precision rather than brute force and this way the laser reflects that. Townes style laser wouldn't leave any difference between tesla and laser techs.

Ofc I was hoping the ECA would have an unique ordnance even if it sees very limited use just for the sake of uniqueness.

[Shasokais]

The Russian tanks already have the ERA upgrade to give them more resistance to missiles and even a slight resistance to tank shells.

Sure, but that upg is actually comparable to the composite armour instead (and you can have composite armour and an avenger close to your tanks).

Now, let's say that the arena protection is not thaaat effective. Let's say that it counter 50% of the missiles shot at the target (like countermeassures). That might work.

This post has been edited by Shasokais: 13 Jan 2012, 12:43

[MARS]

Still, it would be a second upgrade with the purpose of increasing the survivability of your tanks and individual unit survivability is more of a USA feature in this mod. We're already doing our utmost to get the best out of the 128 upgrade limit.

[SpiralSpectre]

Sure, but that upg is actually comparable to the composite armour instead (and you can have composite armour and an avenger close to your tanks).

Now, let's say that the arena protection is not thaaat effective. Let's say that it counter 50% of the missiles shot at the target (like countermeassures). That might work.

The Russians also have the recovery vehicle to help their tanks on the battlefield the same way avengers help US tanks.

Still, it's be a second upgrade with the purpose of increasing the survivability of your tanks and individual unit survivability is more of a USA feature in this mod. We're already doing our utmost to get the best out of the 128 upgrade limit.

Then how about getting rid off some upgrades that (probably) won't be missed? Like who would mind if you remove the Raptor ammo upgrade (the one that doubles the Raptor's payload from two to four) and make the Raptor start out with four missiles again and balance it out by slightly tweaking it's stats? Just saying.

BTW what is the exact unit limit of the game?

[MARS]

As far as I know, there is no unit limit but you can have no more than 128 different upgrades in the game.

[SpiralSpectre]

Do the US vehicle drones count as units or do they count as upgrades?

A CoD fanboy-ish question - since the Delta Rangers, SEALs, Spetsnaz are gonna be in the mod, is there any chance the SAS would also be in it? And speaking of elite infantry - would any of the Chinese factions have the Mini-Gunners?

This post has been edited by SpiralSpectre: 13 Jan 2012, 15:38

[MARS]

Thorn's special infantry is actually going to be called 'Green Beret' and the ECA will have some special forces of their own as well. Whether they're going to be based on the SAS is still up for debate, though. Also, no Minigunners but one Chinese general is going to have a unique variant of the Red Guard.

[Dangerman]

I'm not sure if the Golem tank will replace the Setinal Tank (I think this was said somewhere) for Aleksander but will it be buffed up from it's current version if it is going to replace the Setinal Tank? Also is the Havoc still going to be in the mod and will it still be the helicopter that replaces the Blackshark fir Aleksander?

[Pickysaurus]

Will the Russian radar building get anti-missle properties? As it was in the lore ages ago, but hasn't been implimented into the game, unless I''m missing something?

[Massey]

Will the Russian radar building get anti-missle properties? As it was in the lore ages ago, but hasn't been implimented into the game, unless I''m missing something?

I was going to ask that the other day but,....
The rail-t-90k was going to be a upgrade instead of a built tank... u can not take things said 2-plus years ago as law (so to speak) and the RotR team have said a lot of times, Nothing is set in stone.

Massey

[GuardianTempest]

So, tying it all together, this is a list of what my guesses on each general sums up to:

USA
-Special Forces: Chessmasters, also commandos
-Air Force: Emphasis on quick attacks, also MOAR PLANES
-Tank: General Kwai with triple the common sense

China
-Red Army: Redshirt Swarm
-Secret Police: Buff and De-buff
-Special Weapons: Status Effects

Russia
-Secret Weapons: Playing Against Type, Townes' pen pal
-Rapid Deployment: ZERG RUSH KEKEKEKEKE
-Tactical Ballistics: TOPOL-M's, like those mobile superweapons in Contra/Remix, very pricey

GLA
-Terror Cell: Psych-Out, basically Prince Kassad in Contra/Remix
-Bio Command: AoE^DpS
-Warlord: Conventional, nothin' special

ECA
-Mechanized Assault: Panzerkrieg, Kwai with cool toys.
-Fire Support: "Close Combat? You'll won't even get there."

-Royal Guard: "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!"



Guess I know who I'm playing as.

[Comr4de]

So, tying it all together, this is a list of what my guesses on each general sums up to:

USA
-Special Forces: Chessmasters, also commandos
-Air Force: Emphasis on quick attacks, also MOAR PLANES
-Tank: General Kwai with triple the common sense

China
-Red Army: Redshirt Swarm
-Secret Police: Buff and De-buff
-Special Weapons: Status Effects

Russia
-Secret Weapons: Playing Against Type, Townes' pen pal
-Rapid Deployment:
-Tactical Ballistics: TOPOL-M's, like those mobile superweapons in Contra/Remix, very pricey

GLA
-Terror Cell: Psych-Out, basically Prince Kassad in Contra/Remix
-Bio Command: AoE^DpS
-Warlord: Conventional, nothin' special

ECA
-Mechanized Assault: Panzerkrieg, Kwai with cool toys.
-Fire Support: "Close Combat? You'll won't even get there."

-Royal Guard: "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!"



Guess I know who I'm playing as.

Fixed.

[Massey]

Fixed.

LMAO

[GuardianTempest]

That was the best way to describe it ever.

Mind if I edit my post?

[Claine]

just simple question,, i like those Posters you made US, China, Russia. i print that in good large paper and stick in to my room. can we expect also for ECA & GLA Posters on the next coming update or after the entire release?


PS,,

I like the Russian Shock Trooper fan art hope US, China, ECA & GLA have something like that thank you..

[Comr4de]

^ Of course =)

Still need to print one out myself.

[Claine]

^ Of course =)

Still need to print one out myself.

OMG thank you so much how bout posters of ECA & GLA can we expect on the next coming update or after the entire release?

This post has been edited by Claine: 14 Jan 2012, 9:42

[MARS]

I'm not sure if the Golem tank will replace the Setinal Tank (I think this was said somewhere) for Aleksander but will it be buffed up from it's current version if it is going to replace the Setinal Tank? Also is the Havoc still going to be in the mod and will it still be the helicopter that replaces the Blackshark fir Aleksander?

Aleksander will indeed use the Golem instead of the Sentinel, reason being that it is essentially a lighter, less powerful unit that still fundamentally fills the same role. Think of it as his personal, more economical alternative to the ultra-expensive, lumbering beast that is the Sentinel. He's also going to get a special upgrade that will make his vehicles, including tanks, more effective against infantry. The Black Shark will actually become unique to Orlov (as well as the Hind, since he's very helicopter-focused) wheras the Havoc will be the new standard attack helicopter for all Russian factions.

Will the Russian radar building get anti-missle properties? As it was in the lore ages ago, but hasn't been implimented into the game, unless I''m missing something?

Such an ability is still mentioned in the documents. We may add it sometime in the future.

[Comr4de]

OMG thank you so much how bout posters of ECA & GLA can we expect on the next coming update or after the entire release?

Yup expect those as well.

[Pickysaurus]

if China still have Satellite Hack 1 (boring name) will it be able to reveal deployed command trucks as well as static CCs?

[SpiralSpectre]

Will the Russian radar building get anti-missle properties? As it was in the lore ages ago, but hasn't been implimented into the game, unless I''m missing something?

The radar building with anti-missile properties? But would that be much useful?

[Shasokais]

Hi. Will the chinesse special weapons general have upgrades on their flame weaponry?