Achievements - is there plan to add them ?

[poetka]

It will be cool to have some...

[SimProseStudios]

It's a possibility in the near future, depending on the game's performance and demand for the feature.

[Iceman]

I think adding achievements and Steam trading cards would help a lot in terms of sales. I know a high number of people who only buy games with those features.

[RobJ81]

I say no to both. They are simply tacked on features to increase replay value IMO. Doing random tasks just to say "I got 100 percent" is lame. As for cards: just a way for gamers to justify their purchase because they got a tiny refund by selling the cards.

It's simply sad how modern gamers need any extra little thing to enjoy a game. What happened to being creative? Play games in different ways that YOU think of.

[SimProseStudios]

RobJ: I actually agree with you on a personal level, but then I know I started gaming (late 70's!) when there wasn't any of these little frills, so my perspective is a bit distorted, more than likely.

[poetka]

Hello, any progress on this?

[Oberst Wilhelm Klink]

+ for cards pls!!

[Two Clicks]

Originally posted by RobJ81:

I say no to both. They are simply tacked on features to increase replay value IMO. Doing random tasks just to say "I got 100 percent" is lame. As for cards: just a way for gamers to justify their purchase because they got a tiny refund by selling the cards.

It's simply sad how modern gamers need any extra little thing to enjoy a game. What happened to being creative? Play games in different ways that YOU think of.

Its a generational thing. Took me years to come onto steam as I wanted to avoid these achievement thingies. Now I actually enjoy tracking down the last few for games I actually enjoy playing.

I think if done right achievements can add to the initial enjoyment of a game. 1/4 can teach you the games basic concepts. 1/4 more for milestones & completion. 1/4 more for difficulty based actions or events and 1/4 for grinding or extreme play. Thats how I like my spread of achievements (to a degree).

Originally posted by SimProseStudios:

RobJ: I actually agree with you on a personal level, but then I know I started gaming (late 70's!) when there wasn't any of these little frills, so my perspective is a bit distorted, more than likely.

Even if you add just one achievement ppl will buy it who are achievement hunters. Getting a +1 on the Games Completed counter on their profile is a 100% buy if its an easy game to complete. At least in achievement terms.

I think if you added a dozen or so you definitely increase your sales. At least when you have another one on Steam. Given a choice between a game with or without achievements at least youd have a fighting chance.

Just came across this game. Looks good. Gonna think about a purchase!

And then theres trading cards and all that....

[SimProseStudios]

Two: Thanks for the notes! Yes, I really think SOC has been an undiscovered gem for casual strategy game fans, glad you're considering it! Feel free to leave a positive review if you do like it, and I am open for ideas you may have for it.

[luckz]

Some simple Steam Achievements still would make a nice addition :)

[GamingOnly69 Retreats_To_Cave]

Yes, and agreed it would be good for sales, as ppl have said above