IncGamers.com have published their recent interview with Stardock’s Brad Wardell about the upcoming PC game, Elemental: War of Magic

As you might expect for a game with "magic" in the title, the most intriguing aspect for us is the magic system itself. How does that function, and what can we expect to see from spells? More importantly, are there spells of truly apocalyptic, world-ending power?

Through the course of the game, players will encounter magical shards. Controlling these shards gives players access to powerful spells that can be used in combat, to improve their own cities, or used to further their other objectives. The Elemental game engine is deformable so spells can be very destructive in the late phases of the game.”

Read the full interview at IncGamers.


Comments
on Apr 19, 2010

Actually, genuinely, truly finally: Are there any giant spiders? I hate giant spiders.

Indeed. There are a lot of giant spiders. [Grins]

 

Just what I wanted to know.

on Apr 19, 2010

It's always good to know about the spiders.  

 

on Apr 19, 2010

"The concept of coverage and high ground and such are all taken into effect as well as the morale of your soldiers."

 

And it is confirmed.  Morale.  Now the question is, how is it being implemented?  Personally, I think this is one of the few things (other than graphics) that the total war series does really well.  Breaking your enemies armies, not slaughtering them to a man, is the objective.

on Apr 21, 2010

I hate dragons.  But I like strategy games

on May 11, 2010

Hmmm, here's a quote I find interesting....

"Elemental appears to have an interesting twist on diplomacy, with the addition of things like the "family" system. What can you tell us about that?

We’re big fans of both Tolkien and George R R Martin’s Game of Thrones. In both cases, the effect of familial lines (your dynasty) really matters. It matters in terms of producing powerful heirs and it matters in terms of arranging marriages and such to tie other kingdoms and empires together."

Now why would he say "powerful heirs" when they aren't Heirs? Heirs don't take over the throne when the Sov dies....hence they are not Heirs. Bad choice of words there Frogster . People are going to read that and expect Heirs.

on May 11, 2010

He meant Hairs.

on May 11, 2010

Wintersong, no he didn't, he meant hares.  Those wasscally wabbits!

 

*I am no good at Elmer Fudd-speak.  Is it wascally?  Wasscally?  Bah!