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Dragonshard Preview at IGN

Discussion in 'Game/SP News & Comments' started by chevalier, Aug 17, 2005.

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    IGN has previewed Liquid's upcoming Dragonshard "approachable hybrid of RTS and dungeon hack", focusing on differences from traditional RTSes and devoting some attention to the uderground layer of the map. Here's an excerpt:

    The underground layer of each map also requires a slightly different dynamic, since you're more of an RPG party than an RTS army. Each main unit above ground can have several underlings, but they're all rolled into their parent units when you descend the stairs, making for a much tighter group. It's also more of an exploration style, rather than military conquest, although there will be a strategic location or two that you'll want to protect, like a shrine that gives you a production boost (as well as the gold you need to fund building structures and pumping out units). Your units also gain experience and level up as you hack your way through the dungeon, so it's handy for boosting their stats before taking on the enemy. Co-op play could be quite fun in these situations, as it's always neat to explore dungeons with a friend. And here, there's the bonus possibility of your partner in crime turning on you and taking your stuff. I foresee lots of entertaining drama.

    Just to point out, underground is as old as Heroes of Might and Magic 3 or Civilisation 2: Test of Time. Nothing new in the concept.

    Read the whole thing at IGN.
     
    chevalier, Aug 17, 2005
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