@F3n10 A demo is looking pretty possible, though I can't say just when. As far as system reqs, 128MB video memory and 1024x768 min resolution - but how well it'll actually run depends mostly on the graphics card and a bit less on the cpu. It's hard to nail down the requirements exactly.
It looks like a near perfect platform for the modding community. I know a lot of people heavy into table top gaming that would eat this up if it is left open enough so that player designed ships and rules modifications so players can engage whatever their favorite flavor of sci-fi is. From Star Trek to Babylon 5 to Firefly to Red Dwarf, the following you would garner from a community of tactical gamers that currently have little to no digital outlet for their obsession would be well worth it
Fractal, looks like you guys are keeping an eye on the comments to your videos! I think that’s pretty awesome. I have been eating up every Starfarer video I can find since I saw TBs video, so you can give him a tip of the hat later when I drop by your site and send $10 your way to check this game out.
@Hierofpersia He talked about this in his blog. This game isn't supposed to play out like a traditional RTS, or maybe not like an RTS at all. IMO, the current system is awesome as it is.
Indeed, some type of ETA would be nice on some features. And i must say, this video basically shows that this game in such an early alpha state has the features (modular ship damage and ahem, Working combat) that Sword of The Stars 2 was supposed to have on release, a friggin 40 buck game!
Take my money! If i could get a refund for SOTS2 i'd friggin pay 40 bucks for this instead.
Thats really cool, just bought the pre release. Can you give an ETA on the features, like when this will be added and future things like the campaign or maybe a battle editor/custoom battles, not just random?
@maryetab Click on the link in the description, and the should be a "Buy" button. The website is a bit shaky due to all the traffic from the TB video, though :) Thanks for your interest!
@SupercatLB No - in brief, it would require a very different game design (both in mechanics and architecture). On top of that, it's a lot of effort - which I'd rather expend on making the SP mode better, instead of spreading it too thin.
will there be broadside type ships in this? I love those type of ships. Will also get TB to try it out, should be able to bring a wave of interest to this if he makes a vid of it.
Can you / or are there plans to: customize ships in this game like in Gratuitous Space Battles? -or - make your own ships from various "pieces" like GalCiv2?
@gnomechomskylives Thanks! Yep - in the current dev build (not quite yet available for download) you can already refit your ship with various weapons and hull modifications.
Very cool! I just got the alpha and have been playing through it, so it's extra exciting to see the new features you're cooking up. At this point in time, are there different AIs with different play styles? I couldn't help but think throughout this video that the Apogee would've done a lot better if it played to its strengths and fought at a distance rather than closing to knife-fighting range in front of the Dominator.
@Naurizt Hah, that's actually me flying the Apogee! I think I was a bit too focused on trying to get good footage. Although, the Apogee doesn't have enough long-range firepower to really dent the Dominator - it could harass at best, but needs to close in for the kill with those Antimatter blasters and Autopulse Lasers. Remembering to turn the shields on a few times would have helped, too :)
@Naurizt Oh, and to answer your actual question - the AI adapts its play style to the ship it's in, though there are also AI personalities. In this case, an AI-controlled Apogee would in fact stay away and harass the Dominator at range.
My god that was close! :O
Look out for small asteroids on the way home.
Ziigey 2 weeks ago
Love the concept of being able to battle it out in a more strategic manner.
Keep up the good work!
lfaivor21 1 month ago
when will the next patch come out? really love the game so far! it is hard but awsome!
Rekksar 1 month ago
System reqs please? Or maybe a little tool or demo that allows to test if it will work on my old laptop ;)
F3n10 1 month ago
@F3n10 A demo is looking pretty possible, though I can't say just when. As far as system reqs, 128MB video memory and 1024x768 min resolution - but how well it'll actually run depends mostly on the graphics card and a bit less on the cpu. It's hard to nail down the requirements exactly.
fractalsoftworks 1 month ago
Nice! Close battle.
Trancecend 1 month ago
It looks like a near perfect platform for the modding community. I know a lot of people heavy into table top gaming that would eat this up if it is left open enough so that player designed ships and rules modifications so players can engage whatever their favorite flavor of sci-fi is. From Star Trek to Babylon 5 to Firefly to Red Dwarf, the following you would garner from a community of tactical gamers that currently have little to no digital outlet for their obsession would be well worth it
TheNaturalscorpio 1 month ago 4
Fractal, looks like you guys are keeping an eye on the comments to your videos! I think that’s pretty awesome. I have been eating up every Starfarer video I can find since I saw TBs video, so you can give him a tip of the hat later when I drop by your site and send $10 your way to check this game out.
TheNaturalscorpio 1 month ago
I would love to become part of a new indie game, tried for Terraria, 1 week late, Tried for minecraft, 2 weeks late...........
ProfOmnom 1 month ago
So tense one-on-one protracted disable-battles. :) Actually sounds great, haha.
pkonneker 1 month ago
Jesus, that is some good piloting, you were so close to being destroyed yet you still just managed to pull it off
mattfrank7 1 month ago in playlist More videos from fractalsoftworks
Fix the UI so you can give simple move commands to units
Hierofpersia 1 month ago
@Hierofpersia He talked about this in his blog. This game isn't supposed to play out like a traditional RTS, or maybe not like an RTS at all. IMO, the current system is awesome as it is.
Gorea27 1 month ago
Indeed, some type of ETA would be nice on some features. And i must say, this video basically shows that this game in such an early alpha state has the features (modular ship damage and ahem, Working combat) that Sword of The Stars 2 was supposed to have on release, a friggin 40 buck game!
Take my money! If i could get a refund for SOTS2 i'd friggin pay 40 bucks for this instead.
Indies <3
Baleur 1 month ago in playlist More videos from fractalsoftworks
@Baleur @TheLandFerry If you take a look at the blog, that should give you some idea for the ETA.
fractalsoftworks 1 month ago
Thats really cool, just bought the pre release. Can you give an ETA on the features, like when this will be added and future things like the campaign or maybe a battle editor/custoom battles, not just random?
TheLandFerry 1 month ago
How can i get the game ?
maryetab 1 month ago
@maryetab Click on the link in the description, and the should be a "Buy" button. The website is a bit shaky due to all the traffic from the TB video, though :) Thanks for your interest!
fractalsoftworks 1 month ago 3
@fractalsoftworks can i trade a steam account with mw 2 for this cause i dont have a credit card
maryetab 1 month ago
Will there be Multiplayer mode?
SupercatLB 1 month ago
@SupercatLB No - in brief, it would require a very different game design (both in mechanics and architecture). On top of that, it's a lot of effort - which I'd rather expend on making the SP mode better, instead of spreading it too thin.
fractalsoftworks 1 month ago 9
@fractalsoftworks Thanks for quick reply, nevertheless even SP looks awesome, wish you luck in your development
SupercatLB 1 month ago
Great game your developing, I saw your game in a wtf is by totalhalibut and loved what you were trying to create.
borredDead 1 month ago
@borredDead Thank you, glad you like it!
fractalsoftworks 1 month ago
will there be broadside type ships in this? I love those type of ships. Will also get TB to try it out, should be able to bring a wave of interest to this if he makes a vid of it.
kaizerwolf 1 month ago
@kaizerwolf There are a couple of broadside-style ships in already :)
fractalsoftworks 1 month ago
This is everything I wanted GSB to be.
Enjoy my 10 quids, I'll sure enough enjoy your game!
Tivizzz 1 month ago
Can you / or are there plans to: customize ships in this game like in Gratuitous Space Battles? -or - make your own ships from various "pieces" like GalCiv2?
Either way this looks awesome :)
gnomechomskylives 1 month ago
@gnomechomskylives Thanks! Yep - in the current dev build (not quite yet available for download) you can already refit your ship with various weapons and hull modifications.
fractalsoftworks 1 month ago
@fractalsoftworks Awesome! Thank you for the prompt reply! RPS brought me here. Your game looks sweet :D
gnomechomskylives 1 month ago
@gnomechomskylives Glad you like it!
fractalsoftworks 1 month ago
Very cool! I just got the alpha and have been playing through it, so it's extra exciting to see the new features you're cooking up. At this point in time, are there different AIs with different play styles? I couldn't help but think throughout this video that the Apogee would've done a lot better if it played to its strengths and fought at a distance rather than closing to knife-fighting range in front of the Dominator.
Naurizt 1 month ago
@Naurizt Hah, that's actually me flying the Apogee! I think I was a bit too focused on trying to get good footage. Although, the Apogee doesn't have enough long-range firepower to really dent the Dominator - it could harass at best, but needs to close in for the kill with those Antimatter blasters and Autopulse Lasers. Remembering to turn the shields on a few times would have helped, too :)
fractalsoftworks 1 month ago
@Naurizt Oh, and to answer your actual question - the AI adapts its play style to the ship it's in, though there are also AI personalities. In this case, an AI-controlled Apogee would in fact stay away and harass the Dominator at range.
fractalsoftworks 1 month ago
Yes! I'm going to get you a lot of traffic.
spywez 5 months ago
Tense! :)
RedClaw9979 5 months ago