ANSWERS:
http://steamcommunity.com/games/261550/announcements/detail/1652131807604836420
Here's more information on the multiplayer side and would like some opinions.
Main points:
WILL WE STILL BE ABLE TO CHOOSE WHAT SERVER WE JOIN, OR WILL IT BE PICKED FOR US?
WHAT KIND OF GAME MODES CAN WE EXPECT?
HOW DO YOU PLAN TO PREVENT CAMPING?
I personally believe that the game will be more about commanding your troops than groups of players fighting each other. People would probably have to create custom games to play what we'd call a scrim.
IMPORTANT DISCUSSIONS ADDED TO OP:
Fietta said:After talking to Callum I've been provided will a solid response which answers basically all our questions (I hope I can share this).
On my phone so can't place it as an image right now.
http://steamcommunity.com/games/261550/announcements/detail/1652131807604836420
Here's more information on the multiplayer side and would like some opinions.
Main points:
WILL WE STILL BE ABLE TO CHOOSE WHAT SERVER WE JOIN, OR WILL IT BE PICKED FOR US?
“We will still have the server list, just like we have in Warband. It will contain both official and unofficial (community-run) servers. On top of that, there is also a matchmaking system which ties in nicely with our more competitive game modes (see question below).”
WHAT KIND OF GAME MODES CAN WE EXPECT?
“Siege has received a full overhaul. It is still all about attacking and defending an entire castle, but now with a full range of different kinds of siege weapons (ballistae, catapults, siege towers and battering rams).
Then, there are some game modes that are entirely new, such as Captain Battle: a team-based mode where each player gets command over a regiment of AI troops (just like in singleplayer). You win by either eliminating the other team, or by controlling the battlefield.
There is also Skirmish Battle, a more competitive game mode that is designed to be played 6 vs 6. You have multiple lives per round, but each troop has a different cost, which means you have to make a choice between fielding a greater number of poorly equipped troops or fewer more specialised ones. Good communication and managing your lives are key in this mode.
We also have a Duel Mode for those who want to test their skills in a more controlled environment.”
Then, there are some game modes that are entirely new, such as Captain Battle: a team-based mode where each player gets command over a regiment of AI troops (just like in singleplayer). You win by either eliminating the other team, or by controlling the battlefield.
There is also Skirmish Battle, a more competitive game mode that is designed to be played 6 vs 6. You have multiple lives per round, but each troop has a different cost, which means you have to make a choice between fielding a greater number of poorly equipped troops or fewer more specialised ones. Good communication and managing your lives are key in this mode.
We also have a Duel Mode for those who want to test their skills in a more controlled environment.”
HOW DO YOU PLAN TO PREVENT CAMPING?
“The solutions to prevent camping are different for many games. For us, we realized it's a serious issue and we have designed our new game modes so that they make camping a bad choice: for Skirmish and Captain Battles, you have to be active and either fight the enemy, or move to different locations on the battlefield to control them. It's also not enough to just move to one location and hold it: you will constantly be encouraged to move and adapt until the very end of each round. We have noticed in our internal playtests that this is working out very well.”
I personally believe that the game will be more about commanding your troops than groups of players fighting each other. People would probably have to create custom games to play what we'd call a scrim.
IMPORTANT DISCUSSIONS ADDED TO OP:
Fietta said:
Deacon Barry said:
Gibby Jr said:
