Public Beta will open up soon for those who pre-order..... here is a video showing the pre-beta. This will be a buy for me after watching the video and seeing how much they have done to the game..... and the fact of how much I really like FE.
PE
It looks just like the current one, FE, doesn't it? Have they really added much or is this another standalone cash grab?
I dunno.. people still seemed rather lukewarm about the second iteration. I've seen a lot mentioned about how small & limited the maps are; how bland the combat is.
I think FE looks interesting but never picked it up due to a lack of enthusiam about it, and hearing of yet another upcoming repackage & resale of the same game. This will be the third time it's been repackaged, amiright? So I was in no hurry to buy previous ones when they're regularly becoming outdated, and I would have to buy yet another standalone product that just contains updates. That kind of thing makes me flee the "Buy" button. ???
Quote from: Nefaro on March 14, 2013, 01:03:57 PM
It looks just like the current one, FE, doesn't it? Have they really added much or is this another standalone cash grab?
I dunno.. people still seemed rather lukewarm about the second iteration. I've seen a lot mentioned about how small & limited the maps are; how bland the combat is.
I think FE looks interesting but never picked it up due to a lack of enthusiam about it, and hearing of yet another upcoming repackage & resale of the same game. This will be the third time it's been repackaged, amiright? So I was in no hurry to buy previous ones when they're regularly becoming outdated, and I would have to buy yet another standalone product that just contains updates. That kind of thing makes me flee the "Buy" button. ???
FE Legendary Heroes is an expansion and it adds a huge map that allows for a very long game. It will change the way you recuit heroes that it is now based on fame. They have added more magic to the game and monsters, they have also revamped how the towns work. I like FE personally, I understand that the graphics may seem a little bland but it works well with the game and I do not mind it. I think the expansion will help further stream line some functions of the game, while adding content.... could be a wait and see if you have not purchased FE yet.
PE
Well.. if you enjoy it then perhaps I'll watch for FE on a sale sometime & check it out anyway. I generally like the same stuff you do so it makes sense. Being on the regular Dominions 3 kick lately, it wouldn't be a big leap to move to a different fantasy strategy game I suppose.
Just need to buy enough extra time in the day to play it. I still have stuff I haven't even fired up yet. ;D
Is this being offered for free to those who got FE free? I haven't seen anything in my inbox about it.
Quote from: tgb on March 14, 2013, 01:24:59 PM
Is this being offered for free to those who got FE free? I haven't seen anything in my inbox about it.
It is $19.99 for those who already own FE and I believe $39.99 for both once released if you do not own it.
PE
Actually a little Googling and I answered my own question:
QuoteWar of Magic owners special option
Players who bought War of Magic before November of 2010 get Legendary Heroes as part of their original purchase! You don't have to sign up. It'll automatically be added to your Stardock account and a Steam serial number will be sent to you to get it when it's available!
So if I don't get the Beta at least I can count on a Steam key at release.
I purchased FE on sale awhile back and my steam account says I've played 68 hours. I suppose that is enough to get a feel for the game. I was quite enjoying playing until I picked up Eador: Genesis. I'll just have to get back to FE once I get Eador out of my system.
I don't know what it says about me when I read a thread like this, think "hey, sounds like a game I should buy", I go to Steam to order it and Steam says.....
Steam says that I already own the game....
Sure enough, I look at my Games tab on Steam and there it is. I must have bought it last time it was on sale and haven't gotten around to playing it yet. Geez, will you look at that.....I even have a desktop icon for it already, right there on my computer. It's mocking me as I write this.
Is there such a thing as having too many damn games? Silly question, I know, I know....that's just not possible.
Quote from: Steelgrave on March 15, 2013, 02:45:48 PM
I don't know what it says about me when I read a thread like this, think "hey, sounds like a game I should buy", I go to Steam to order it and Steam says.....
Steam says that I already own the game....
Sure enough, I look at my Games tab on Steam and there it is. I must have bought it last time it was on sale and haven't gotten around to playing it yet. Geez, will you look at that.....I even have a desktop icon for it already, right there on my computer. It's mocking me as I write this.
Is there such a thing as having too many damn games? Silly question, I know, I know....that's just not possible.
;D
Quote from: Steelgrave on March 15, 2013, 02:45:48 PM
I don't know what it says about me when I read a thread like this, think "hey, sounds like a game I should buy", I go to Steam to order it and Steam says.....
Steam says that I already own the game....
Sure enough, I look at my Games tab on Steam and there it is. I must have bought it last time it was on sale and haven't gotten around to playing it yet. Geez, will you look at that.....I even have a desktop icon for it already, right there on my computer. It's mocking me as I write this.
Is there such a thing as having too many damn games? Silly question, I know, I know....that's just not possible.
BUahahaha!! MFinLOL!
Haha Steelgrave, that's pretty shocking! In a good way, of course. ;)
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 15, 2013, 04:16:59 PM
Haha Steelgrave, that's pretty shocking! In a good way, of course. ;)
I'm now determined to play it this weekend before I forget again that I have it ;)
You'll probably be pleasantly surprised. It's come a long way since the War of Magic disaster.
Quote from: Steelgrave on March 15, 2013, 04:18:47 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 15, 2013, 04:16:59 PM
Haha Steelgrave, that's pretty shocking! In a good way, of course. ;)
I'm now determined to play it this weekend before I forget again that I have it ;)
Then again memory lapse is one way of ensuring re-playability :)
I notice the beta is now available at Stardock where they give you a key for steam for those who are eligible.
Well, the key is available. I'm downloading Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes from Steam right now. If I had been fully awake and noticed it was a beta, I wouldn't have bothered. At least Steam will keep it up-to-date for me.
Downloading now. Hopefully get a few minutes to test it out and then check the site for new mods. ;D
The key features mentioned in the email do sound good, although I think Brad was overestimating the graphics update a bit.
Does "huge map sizes for truly epic gaming" mean they finally kept their promise and started supporting 64-bit?
Downloading now as well :)
I took it for a brief spin, and so far I'm digging it. I like the new hero recruit/upgrade system, and I also like getting right into the thick of battle. I ran into a couple of minor bugs, but it's in pretty good shape from what I can see.
I may actually jump on this one sometime.
Have they even announced an approximate release date? Or will it be simmering for a long while yet?
LOL!
I got this email notificiation regarding the new version:
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Buy it today and get the final version upon release
PLUS the beta which includes unintended "features":
* Experience seemingly random, game-breaking bugs.
* Horribly over-powered magic, under-powered sovereigns or a combination of both!
* Behold the beauty of programmer placeholder "art" and more programmer placeholder art!
* Even more hidden "features" that we don't yet know what they might be - your guess is as good as ours!
I'm planning on grabbing it, maybe next month. If the big complaints about restrictive map size & such are being addressed.