Techubus

We may not need barracks, but we do need a mechanism that encourages a General to split his forces and command on more than one front. The big complaint here is that the only viable way to play a general is to summon all his troops and go plowing into the enemy, like an Assassin...with pets. What I'm not liking about the Idol system is that all troops are summoned right next to you, and why not? There is no incentive to have them anywhere else atm. As to Ba

[quote who="Frogboy" reply="4" id="2035649"]Maybe people should quit judging games based on betas months away from release...[/quote] Maybe devs shouldn't tell beta testers that they do not intend to change Generals in any significant way, especially if that isn't the case. Also, clearing the air on just how far the anti-cheating system goes, potentially killing the modding in an engine that is purpose built to allow easy modding, would set us at ease. Look, thi

Gnats is absolutely right on with his ideas. The only tweak is aesthetic, barracks should resemble portals, to keep with the games flavor. General's are not fulfilling their purpose in this game yet, not by a long shot. I hope the devs are listening to the RTS players; we were sold on the idea of on RPG-RTS hybrid, right now what we've got is pure action-RPG. I'm also open to other approaches, but we need a real RTS component added in here some

Agreed. I've got enough opening moves to make as it is.

Excellent. Diminishing returns IS the way to go. No need to eliminate the mechanic entirely.

I think the RTS/Micro element will be fine if the Generals are controlling their own personal guard rather than having control over all the creeps. IN fact, that approach makes a lot more sense given the design of the game so far.

I've been holding the opinion that they are still in, but yes, more information would be nice. This really is a big aspect of the appeal for those of us coming from SupCom and RTS fans in general.

Boy, I hope this thread is not a sign of how this community is going to be.. Probably the only post worth reading in this whole thread came from TBO. Whether you're a 'noob' or a 'pro' you'd do well to heed his advice.