Journals
Dev Journal
Before anything goes into the public beta tree it has to go into the private beta tree. And before it goes into the private beta tree it has to get played with in the prototyping tree. The protyping tree is where all the experiments happen. That’s where we will try out some interesting idea that looks good on paper but discover it’s not “fun” when put to the test. Sometimes an idea will make it all the way to the public tree and then get demoted back into the protyping tree to g... [read more]
Dev Journal
Ever noticed that most games don’t have randomized maps? There’s a reason for that. Doing them very well is really hard. Probably if I had to do it over again, I’d be tempted to not have random maps. But as a gamer, I just find random maps to be too important not to have. It’s a big issue with me that I feel like each game is a new game. Since Stardock is closed for the 4th of July holiday, a few of us are just working on stuff that we enjoy. My long time friend, Paul Boyer,... [read more]
Dev Journal
Elemental: Geek Out Series begins
You have entered the best part of the beta process. [read more]
Dev Journal
It’s been 6 days since Beta 2-A. Here’s what’s new in this week’s beta: * Gameplay * Overview : This is a major beta update to Elemental. Beta 1 was a concept test. Beta 2 was an engine/multiplayer workout. Now, beta 3, we get into THE GAME. Major new elements: The Empires are enabled The Fallen races are now enabled ALL technology trees are enabled Diplomacy is enabled Magic System overhauled Head’s up... [read more]
News
Elemental Beta Key Giveaway at Voodoo Extreme
VooDoo Extreme got their hands on five beta keys for Elemental, and are running a contest to give them to a lucky few. Get all the details here. Link [read more]
Dev Journal
Official Elemental Spellbook Wishlist
The purpose of this thread is to let players suggest spells they would like us to use. The Rules A given spell must be something that the computer AI can reasonably be expected to use as well. Definition of a Spell: A spell needs the following items: Spell Name Is it Strategic or Tactical? Arcane Knowledge required to acquire Mana required to cast Does it require any shards to be controlled? Spell Effect What Spell Book wo... [read more]