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ELEMENTAL SCHEDULE: STATUS

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ELEMENTAL SCHEDULE: STATUS

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Greetings!

Below is the status of where we are on the development of Elemental.

BETA 1: Game Mechanic Exploration (Fall 2009)

  1. Initial Build: Basic Compatibility
  2. Beta 1A: Initial Gameplay Skeleton
  3. Beta 1B: Initial Economic system Implemented
  4. Beta 1C: Initial AI system Implemented
  5. Beta 1D: Initial Diplomacy system Implemented
  6. Beta 1E: Initial Dynasty system implemented
  7. Beta 1F: Initial Magic system implemented
  8. Beta 1G: Initial Quest system implemented
  9. Beta 1Z: Finalizing Stability
BETA 2: Game Play Beta (Spring 2010)
  1. Initial:    Caravans enabled, 3D Engine enabled, Multiplayer enabled, shops enabled, sieges enabled, visual battles enabled.
  2. Beta 2A: Beta Fixes. Gameplay updates. Naval transports enabled. Naval warfare enabled.  MP: Wars of Magic.

BETA 3: War & Peace Beta. (Summer 2010)

  1. Initial:    Finalized Diplomacy enabled. .Master Quest enabled. All Tech Trees enabled. Empires enabled.
  2. Beta 3A: Combat Magic enabled. The Hiergamenon enabled.  Tactical Battles options enabled. Morale and Tactical Battle AI enabled. Spell of Making enabled.
  3. Beta 3B. Tactical Combat enabled.

BETA 4: Beyond Elemental Beta (Ongoing)

  1. Map Editor, Item Editor, Tile Editor, Effect Editor.
  2. Brad's Guide to Elemental Modding. Elemental Cloud Modding.
  3. The Hiergamenon in-game.

Release: Elemental publicly available (August 24th)

  1. Single Player: Beta Tester Content (spells, quests, characters released based on player feedback).
  2. Single Player: Modding Tools: Race Construction Set.
  3. Single Player: Quest Pack (a thank you for buyers).
  4. Single Player: Monster Pack (a thank you for buyers).
  5. Single Player: Notable Locations enabled.
  6. Multiplayer: Custom Games.

Version 1.1: First major free update (30 days after release)

  1. Usual performance, bug fixes, and other optimizations.
  2. More optimizations for better Netbook support.
  3. Single Player: New Content and Features based on player requests
  4. Single Player: AI Wars

Version 1.2 (Second free major update (60 days after release)

  1. Usual performance, bug fixes, and other optimizations.
  2. New Features based on player feedback.
  3. Brad's first serious mod example (Mini RPG).
  4. Art Package for Modders to use (content for use by modders).
  5. Multiplayer: Arena Mode

Copy Protection:

  • Retail Edition will have no copy protection on it whatsoever.
  • Digital version and updates will require Impulse to Download updates and install (but otherwise can be removed if the user chooses).
  • Users who do not have good internet access at home can use http://anywhere.impulsedriven.com to download Elemental and bring it home to install on their machines.
  • Multiplayer will require a valid customer ID to logon.

Notes:

All is subject to change based on player feedback and our own determination on where the game is at. 

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Reply #152 from Elemental Forums Top

Hi,

I'm in the military and I'm stuck on base all day, can't wait to get in the beta when beta 3 is released. I use to be a Battle For Middle Earth Modder so this I can't wait to get in on this!

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Reply #153 from Elemental Forums Top

The game is in Beta 2A for those of you who do not know, I couldn't find out where to know which beta it was until I found out how to DL it.

Reply #156 from Elemental Forums Top

Is there anything we need to do to make us eligible for beta when it comes out?

Also, while I pre-ordered the game, it does not appear in the Impulse cart. Is that normal behavior?

Sorry for the dumb questions... I am a fan of the Civ series, Dominion: The Awakening, Solium Infernum and Sins of a Solar Empire who would like to participate to the Elemental community.

Cheers.

Reply #157 from Elemental Forums Top

From what is known, Beta 3 should start this week (probably tomorrow)

Each time a new beta phase like this one starts, there is a time window of a few days where *anybody* who preordered the game can join the beta.

So if you preorder the game now, you should be able to download the beta once beta 3 is released.

Procedure:
- preorder the game
- once beta 3 starts, you will receive an e-mail with a serial for elemental
- install Impulse, and register the game using this serial
- make sur that the "show pre-release/beta versions" is checked in your Impulse configuration, this should display Elemental in the "My Games" tab
- select Elemental, install and beta-test

Note that tactical battles will not be in beta 3, but in beta 3a (probably in 1 week or 2)

 

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Reply #158 from Elemental Forums Top

When does the Beta 3 stop accepting new people (ie. do you have to have already pre-ordered before Beta 3 starts)?  And is there one more beta entrance opportunity for Beta 4, or is Beta 3 the last entrance opportunity?


Best regards,

Steven.

Reply #159 from Elemental Forums Top

Usually the window goes for about a week after the new beta launches. I would assume beta 4 will let people in as well, but can't say for sure.

Reply #160 from Elemental Forums Top

Preordered a day too late to get into Beta 2, cannot wait for 3 to start.  Hopefully tomorrow?

Reply #162 from Elemental Forums Top

I just got an email saying "thanks for purchase" which means they charged me....which means Beta 3 must be live?

Reply #165 from Elemental Forums Top

I was wondering when the next beta will be out? I'm unable to load saved games and thus can not progress too far. (Not complaining, just eager! :) )

Reply #166 from Elemental Forums Top

the trend is for a Thursday release (although that does not mean every week and at least once since i have been following it it got pushed to Friday)

 and from this:

This week we plan to release Elemental BETA 3-A.  This build will primarily be a stability/performance run through of Beta 3. We’re going to hold off adding significant new features until we’re happier with the stability.,

 

I suspect (and hope) it may be later today (7/8/10)

Reply #167 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting TheBirthdayParty, reply 165
I was wondering when the next beta will be out? I'm unable to load saved games and thus can not progress too far. (Not complaining, just eager! )

My game crashes when I clik New Game so you are miles ahead of me atleast. :) I havent played any of the last three betas :(

Reply #168 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Twohawks, reply 166
the trend is for a Thursday release (although that does not mean every week and at least once since i have been following it it got pushed to Friday)

 and from this:


This week we plan to release Elemental BETA 3-A.  This build will primarily be a stability/performance run through of Beta 3. We’re going to hold off adding significant new features until we’re happier with the stability.,


 

I suspect (and hope) it may be later today (7/8/10)

 

Huh. Alright, thanks for the info. Indeed I hope so too. As I said to someone earlier, inspite of it still being in beta and my difficulties with playing it, E:WoM is obviously going to be so addicting its a little disturbing. :drool:

Reply #170 from Elemental Forums Top

You need to pre-order and you'll get in next time it opens. I'm assuming they're still opening it at times but you may want to check as I can't be sure.

Reply #171 from Elemental Forums Top

It should currently still be open, but don't know for how long.