KickStarter Mechajammer (formerly Copper Dreams) - cyberpunk RPG from Whalenought Studios

[Infinitron]

Wait, what do they mean by turn-based combat? Standard turn-based combat, or is it still the simultaneous tick-by-tick thing?

 

[HoboForEternity]

RIP kiting.

gone the classic underrail's 'move to other map, heal and let cooldowns cool down and blast them again'

 

[Deleted Member 22431]

I just hope they don't lose themselves with exotic details about the setting and deliver a ton of gameplay content. Players want tons of quests and they are two-person team, after all.

 

[Deleted Member 22431]

What, what do they mean by turn-based combat? Standard turn-based combat, or is it still the simultaneous tick-by-tick thing?

It means what it says. Proper turn-based combat. The phase combat thing was abandoned. Good riddance.

 

[geno]

Why do they even bother with giving dates

 

[grimace]

What, what do they mean by turn-based combat? Standard turn-based combat, or is it still the simultaneous tick-by-tick thing?

The keyword you missed was "single player".

"we decided to roll back to single-player turn-based combat"

In Alpha I tested a map where I controlled two player characters.

 

[Infinitron]

What, what do they mean by turn-based combat? Standard turn-based combat, or is it still the simultaneous tick-by-tick thing?

The keyword you missed was "single player".

"we decided to roll back to single-player turn-based combat"

In Alpha I tested a map where I controlled two player characters.

I get that, they removed companion control. But often any combat that isn't real-time or real-time-with-pause is described as "turn-based", so it's not clear to me whether they actually changed the system besides that.

 

[grimace]

What, what do they mean by turn-based combat? Standard turn-based combat, or is it still the simultaneous tick-by-tick thing?

The keyword you missed was "single player".

"we decided to roll back to single-player turn-based combat"

In Alpha I tested a map where I controlled two player characters.

I get that, they removed companion control. But often any combat that isn't real-time or real-time-with-pause is described as "turn-based", so it's not clear to me whether they actually changed the system.

The combat I've experienced in the latest alpha remains in line with what has been described.

 

[PirateScum]

It looks like a comic book interaction.

It looks like the guy is wearing a bra.

 

[Strange Fellow]

Single-character?

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

Single-character?

With allies that can be given commands.

Companions will remain auxiliary and the player can direct general commands to (move/attack/talk) as originally planned. Defend is now a normal action you can roll for while playing. Companions are both other agents, hires, and anyone on the street if you can charm/bio-hack them.

 

[Strange Fellow]

Yes, just like Arcanum.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

I guess we'll have to see it on action before more can be commented about combat system.
Description is simply too vague.

 

[frajaq]

how many times have they changed core combat mechanics/artstyle/UI in this fucking game

 

[Deleted Member 22431]

how many times have they changed core combat mechanics/artstyle/UI in this fucking game

The changes were all sensible and improved the game. As I said, the only worry is whether they will manage to deliver a game packed with quests and a lengthy playthrough. You can already expect they will add engrossing systems to tweak, etc.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

The changes were all sensible and improved the game.

What changes were these?

Spoiler

Spoken like a true politician btw.

 

[toro]

how many times have they changed core combat mechanics/artstyle/UI in this fucking game

As many times as needed. The direction is clear and uncompromising.

 

[Lyre Mors]

Yeah, honestly as a backer, I want them to take as much time as they can with this game, without of course putting themselves at the risk of bankruptcy. The foundations they are laying down here are great, particularly because they won't just settle for what materializes first and most easily. I don't want it to end up like Serpent in the Staglands, which also had a good foundation, was fun enough, but ultimately felt like it wasn't as content-full as they would have liked it to be. I want this game to be packed full of the content its foundation will eventually deserve. And I want it to be a smash hit for Whalenought, or, you know, as close to a smash hit it can be for a two person indie team.

 

[Fenix]

gone the classic underrail's 'move to other map, heal and let cooldowns cool down and blast them again'

Dunno who plays liek this - it's bullshit. There is no point doing that. It's not Underrail-related, more like "first-time noob found Awesoom Trick!11".

 

[HoboForEternity]

gone the classic underrail's 'move to other map, heal and let cooldowns cool down and blast them again'

Dunno who plays liek this - it's bullshit. There is no point doing that. It's not Underrail-related, more like "first-time noob found Awesoom Trick!11".

It aint stupid if it works

 

[CryptRat]

Wow, you control only one character, I was hyped up to now but this game will actually suck.

 

[ArchAngel]

Wow, you control only one character, I was hyped up to now but this game will actually suck.

You mean like Fallout 1 and 2 sucked?
God, I hope it sucks as much as Fallout!!

 

[SausageInYourFace]

Yeah, honestly as a backer, I want them to take as much time as they can with this game, without of course putting themselves at the risk of bankruptcy.

As a backer, I'd appreciate if they had a clear vision and concept before asking for money.

 

[Lyre Mors]

As a backer, I'd appreciate if they had a clear vision and concept before asking for money.

Well, when you back a project you always have to be prepared to have the regular hiccups that come with development, particularly with a two man team. I've been burned before, but when it's something like this I can cut some slack. They're transparent about their limitations and they continue to work through problems. I'm sure you can ask for a refund or something along those lines if you're unsatisfied.

Myself? I understand how hard it can be for them, and how much it's important to them to get it just right considering how much they've sacrificed. I'd rather wait for them to nail it down than for them to push out some proof of concept.

 

[HoboForEternity]

Wow, you control only one character, I was hyped up to now but this game will actually suck.

You mean like Fallout 1 and 2 sucked?
God, I hope it sucks as much as Fallout!!

And underrail