[ian-reeds-games] Re: age of warlords update and something for craig
- From: "Allan Thompson" <allan1.thompson@xxxxxxx>
- To: <ian-reeds-games@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 04:47:53 -0500
Hi Kirt,
Yeah, The biggest problem would be making the map and trying to make it so that
no faction had any extra advantage somehow.
I actually did a test map tonight and it was actually quite fun. I am going
to recreate that fight I had in age of warlords with a new map with the three
factions, but I want to do one like James talked about as well.
Maybe the axis and allies map could be modified for that. Got to think about
that.
So you played the last three maps? I was worried that they might be difficult.
I actually like attacking the realm better then the defending the realm map,
just because of the tactics of how to break down those walls, and then to force
orcs thru the passes while they pretty much go thru a gauntlet of dwarven
defenders. If you can get bowmen and trebuchets onto the ramparts though, the
map is practically won.
One of the biggest problems for me was the thaumaturges and primuses working
together. They would each cast protection spells on units, making them dang
near invincible, I would send my toughest orcs int here, and they would just
hammer away and do like one point. The round next, and all the other dwarves
would just slaughter my poor defenseless innocent little orcs, grin.
Glad you enjoyed the new maps though, and thanks for letting me know.
al
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Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 12:32 AM
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Subject: [ian-reeds-games] Re: age of warlords update and something for craig
The whole thing sounds interesting… though I imagine it would be a whole bunch
of work for you. Also, I love how you claimed this new map pack isn't really
good when it happens to be one of my favorite one so far.,
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> On Feb 17, 2014, at 8:34 PM, "Allan Thompson" <allan1.thompson@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Dang, that's good! You write that? I can put that in the map pack
> intro if it's alright with you.
> Well, I am in a quandary.
> I got three teams. Good, evil and rebellion. If I add more teams, the
> problem is that the game does not make a difference between the maps.
> So a map might not have those teams present but the game will still
> cycle thru those teams turns anyway.
>
> So I can select three factions. Or divide up all the factions among
> the three teams...or what might be fun is to create a warlords mappack
> featureing all the factions and each having a team, duking it out on
> a single map. Maybe call it age of warlords ultimate destiny.
> Actually, I would have to make copies of the same map for each faction
> so the player can choose to be any of the factions.
>
> This sounds like a lot of fun. It would be an interesting fight indeed.
> Maybe there can be a special unit that needs to gain and keep specific
> towers of power or something.
>
> Any of that sound interesting?
>
> al
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> [mailto:ian-reeds-games-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of James
> English
> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 9:55 PM
> To: ian-reeds-games@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [ian-reeds-games] Re: age of warlords update and something
> for craig
>
> I don't mean it fitting the actual story of game of thrones, which
> wouldn't fit the concept.
>
> Possibly similar (the king of all the goodly races, who ancient
> prophecies have spoken of as being the only being capable of uniting
> the world in peace has passed away. Rival warlords, leading groups of
> heroes, adventures and beings of great power, however, seek to take
> the throne for themselves:but for what ends do they seek the crown?)
>
>> On 2/17/14, Allan Thompson <allan1.thompson@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>> LOL, I know what you mean.
>> I am willing to update the map pack for players, that isn't a problem
>> so no worries there.
>>
>> al
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:ian-reeds-games-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of dan cook
>> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 11:53 AM
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>> Subject: [ian-reeds-games] Re: age of warlords update and something
>> for craig
>>
>> Once again Allen, I love your maps.
>> I also realised that part of the issue I was having with units before
>> was that I didn't check all of the keys! oops? I hope this game
>> keeps going, as over the summer when uni is over, I'd love to start
> developing for it.
>> Would do before, but I really don't need any more distractions at the
>> moment. haha
>>
>>> On 17/02/2014, James English <james13english@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> What I think would be a good map idea would be a game of thrones
>>> type deal, with lots of factions all wanting to attack each other,
>>> so it's highly unpredictable.
>>>
>>>> On 2/17/14, Allan Thompson <allan1.thompson@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>> Hi gang,
>>>> For craig,
>>>> Craig, this isn't a big deal, but if you get a chance, try out
>>>> the windwall skill. It is a spell that is set to "tile" but it also
>>>> has a move other unit script flag. What happens is that when it is
>>>> cast on a unit, it works fine. If it is cast on a tile, it coughs
>>>> out an error, but it still works. Just thought I would let you know.
>>>> Someone else actually found that one out.
>>>>
>>>> Ok, now the update.
>>>>
>>>> 1. All spell towers have a new spell called rejuvenate. It restores
>>>> energy to arcane spellcasters, and only to arcane spellcasters. As
>>>> long as it is a friendly spell tower it can rejuvenate energy for
>>>> spellcasters who are also friendly.
>>>> 2. The same kind of thing works for the temples and divine
>>>> spellcasters. This means that a spellcaster can be near their source of
>>>> power and be much more effective, and might make the structures be
>>>> placed
>>>> a little more strategically.
>>>> 3. The player cursor has been beefed up. You can now place ramparts.
>>>> You can also place any factions spell tower or temple on the map.
>>>> 4. Also, you can now place units on the map. The units are limited to
>>>> the dedicated ranged attack units, in other words archers, bowmen
>>>> and crossbowmen, plus catapults, ballistas and the like. This
>>>> includes the gnoll archers.
>>>> 5. All dragons, and the ungoliant, earth elemental and great wyvern
>>>> and Cerberus can also be placed on the map.
>>>> 6. There is three new maps. They aren't that great however. They are
>>>> defending the realm, attacking the realm and the realm dual map. It
>>>> should be called realm mirror since it is like the holdfast mirror
>>>> map meaning each side has a portion of the map that is the same.
>>>>
>>>> 7. Anyway, hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think, and
>>>> suggestions are welcome.
>>>>
>>>> Actually as a side note, I want to thank all you guys. A lot of
>>>> this map pack was developed by suggestions given by players and so
>>>> it really ended up being something of a group project. So thanks to
>>>> all of you for making those suggestions. You made it a better game.
>>>> 8. The link is below.
>>>> 9.
>>>> 10. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68028683/age%20of%20warlords.zip
>>>>
>>>> "The truth will make you free"
>>>> Jesus Christ of Nazareth 33AD
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