twitter updates on SoP

[gwgardner]

for want of a better place to mention it, the latest peek at the SoP map (link on the Wasteland's Twitter page) is OUTSTANDING. The ideal is realized, of a hex-based map with graphics that are not hex-shaped cookie-cutter templates. Very impressive.

[axisandallies]

ORIGINAL: gwgardner

for want of a better place to mention it, the latest peek at the SoP map (link on the Wasteland's Twitter page) is OUTSTANDING. The ideal is realized, of a hex-based map with graphics that are not hex-shaped cookie-cutter templates. Very impressive.

I'm sorry SoP??

[gwgardner]

Storm over the Pacific, an upcoming game from Wastelands.

[axisandallies]

ORIGINAL: gwgardner

Storm over the Pacific, an upcoming game from Wastelands.

thanks.

[Anraz]

Garry I`m glad you like the idea of isometric map connected with hexes.

[Magpius]

[X(] isometric map [X(] noooooooo!
I'm having a horrible flashback to the early screenies of SC2. and the forums abuzz of arguments of tiles vs hexes.
Please tell me that SOP will also ship with an alternative 'classic' top down view also.

[Anraz]

Here you are:  We are planning to introduce also classic map.

I'm having a horrible flashback to the early screenies of SC2. and the forums abuzz of arguments of tiles vs hexes.

But we prefer hexes. It is possible to merge hexes and isometric view without having any tiles Tiles are passe

[Bleck]

Agent S - does it http://screenup.pl/set/09-09/ufwsbvnld.png really looks so bad? [8|] Game logic will be still based on hexes

[Magpius]

oh boy here we go again....[8|]
give me a game that looks like a boardgame, not Civ !!!
[:'(]

[Anraz]

Classic board like map is also under development.

[Bleck]

I understand you, everyone has different taste I'm sure there will be also a boardgame-like map skin

[Haplo_Patryn]

Poor programmers...they're always in the middle of the storm (struggling between grodnars' and fancy boys's desires) [;)]

[SeaMonkey]

Don't fret Wasteland guys, just give me a basis of movement, my mind can cope with it.  Something about being part of this dominant species, I can adapt!

And a beautiful map, just remember that logistical/communication layer that needs to reside beneath it.

[Anraz]

ORIGINAL: Haplo_Patryn

Poor programmers...they're always in the middle of the storm (struggling between grodnars' and fancy boys's desires) [;)]

People always want to have a choice so we give it to them so it is quite comfortable situation for us. At least in this particular situation.

ORIGINAL: SeaMonkey

Don't fret Wasteland guys, just give me a basis of movement, my mind can cope with it. Something about being part of this dominant species, I can adapt!

And a beautiful map, just remember that logistical/communication layer that needs to reside beneath it.

After we will test it I will tell you, ok?

[Magpius]

you wastelands dudes are setting the bar in developer communications.[&o]
when can I pre-order SOP? is there a release date in mind, or do we wait for the anniversary of another spaceflight? [:'(]

[Anraz]

ORIGINAL: Agent S

when can I pre-order SOP? is there a release date in mind, or do we wait for the anniversary of another spaceflight? [:'(]

So you are the first one I`m not sure whether Matrix makes preorders. Speaking of other possibilities would not be loyal to Matrix, who guest all of us on the forum.

Considering release date I would say cautiously: “in less then six months”.

[SeaMonkey]

Any chance we'll see amphibious assaults from a sea/beach hex?

[Tomokatu]

Are you wanting to recreate the career of the 36th AIB ("Ike's Marines") who made a practice of beach-hopping along the northern coast of New Guinea http://www.awm.gov.au/units/unit_11954.asp ? Nearly all their amphibious embarkations were from unprepared coastal sites.

[SeaMonkey]

Actually I'm wondering how an amphib might get ashore when all the island hexes are occupied by enemy forces. Seems like there will need to be a way for them(amphib) to assault the beaches from a sea hex.

[Anraz]

ORIGINAL: SeaMonkey

Actually I'm wondering how an amphib might get ashore when all the island hexes are occupied by enemy forces. Seems like there will need to be a way for them(amphib) to assault the beaches from a sea hex.

Directly from see.