Factions customization

[Papa Pasda' Ⓢ]

So what about the factions specificities and customization.

For now it looks like factions only change the hero skin and that they all have the same units. (the store page talk about some customization)

[Youthful Idealism]

Originally posted by Pasda' Ⓢ:

So what about the factions specificities and customization.

For now it looks like factions only change the hero skin and that they all have the same units. (the store page talk about some customization)

The store page is referring to customization of the 'faction' by the player. There are a variety of units to choose from. Each player gets six units each round. Thus, the player has created his own faction.

[NoRepro [dev] KoolAidManOhYeah]

Yeah, rather than picking a race a the start of the match, and that having that determine your build choices, tech tree, strategy, etc, you get to pick any 6 units, which means that your strategy will be different every time you play, and your opponent will be as well!

[Papa Pasda' Ⓢ]

I understand and i think its really smart this way for gameplay.

But i think different factions should have a few more specificities, at least visual ones (for windmills, farmers, ect..).
I also secretly hope for toggleable gameplay differences (yellow - quicker food / red - cheaper farmers / green - quicker soldier production / blue - longer range view). Or maybe make one passive/active skill free to choose for everyone i dunno.

One last question, any workshop possibilities ?

[mj0331]

Workshop support is planned, and the game is already pretty modder-friendly :)

source: was bored, made the moles throw Note 7s
https://twitter.com/PocketwatchG/status/790669092633972736

[Papa Pasda' Ⓢ]

holy moly, take my mony already.

[NoRepro [dev] KoolAidManOhYeah]

Originally posted by Pasda' Ⓢ:

holy moly, take my mony already.

Happy to! :)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/286000

[Venrez]

Grist Mills, the Banner-Hero and certain little tidbits on units should definitely be customizable.

Be great if you could give your Banner-Hero a choice of hats, different shaped flags, frilly pantaloons and outfits or tabards - even if its simplistic pixel art.

Maybe all of your army units could be given a "faction" specific hat or clothing item.

The "Civilized" for example could have rather opulent and decorative, fancy Mills whilst the Commonwealth could have the current rag-tag ramshackle plank'n'board Mills.

Its the little details that count in a game and endear certain characters or story elements to a player.

[NoRepro [dev] KoolAidManOhYeah]

Originally posted by Venrez:

Grist Mills, the Banner-Hero and certain little tidbits on units should definitely be customizable.

Be great if you could give your Banner-Hero a choice of hats, different shaped flags, frilly pantaloons and outfits or tabards - even if its simplistic pixel art.

Maybe all of your army units could be given a "faction" specific hat or clothing item.

The "Civilized" for example could have rather opulent and decorative, fancy Mills whilst the Commonwealth could have the current rag-tag ramshackle plank'n'board Mills.

Its the little details that count in a game and endear certain characters or story elements to a player.

Those are great ideas! We've actually discussed these before in the office as a post-launch addition!

[Burnside]

@NoRepro I saw the trailer for the game. I have considered buying it. I want to know more about the story and what the 4 factions are. I figured the "Civilized" were some for of monarchy from the way they look and the "Common Folk" appear to be some kind of Peasant Rebel faction. Please tell me more about this game, it's story(What caused this famine and dog eat cat situation), and what general cause each faction is fighting for(Food aside of course).

[Gryffe]

Originally posted by glenn.phillip.meyer:

bla

http://steamcommunity.com/app/286000/discussions/0/1458455461475255634/#c1458455461479388026

[NoRepro [dev] KoolAidManOhYeah]

Originally posted by glenn.phillip.meyer:

@NoRepro I saw the trailer for the game. I have considered buying it. I want to know more about the story and what the 4 factions are. I figured the "Civilized" were some for of monarchy from the way they look and the "Common Folk" appear to be some kind of Peasant Rebel faction. Please tell me more about this game, it's story(What caused this famine and dog eat cat situation), and what general cause each faction is fighting for(Food aside of course).

The post that Gryffe linked details the backstory of the world. The cinematic trailer refers to the events at the start of the game, and then the actual story of the game is in the game itself! No spoilers! :)

[Burnside]

Thank you both :) That's what I wanted to know.