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evilp
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posted February 06, 2013 12:57 PM |
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Edited by evilp at 13:52, 06 Feb 2013.
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Age of Wonders III Announcement
http://www.ageofwonders.com/aow3live/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHdojrcu61E
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-06-overlord-dev-bringing-age-of-wonders-back-this-year
Age of Wonders III ¨C Overview
The critically acclaimed fantasy series makes its long prophesied return, taking its strategy/RPG formula to the next level, powered by a new proprietary 3D engine.
Age of Wonders 3® marks a modern reimagining of the series, where players join a clash of kings, queens and dark lords for the spoils of an ancient paradise. By introducing unique RPG-inspired classes and specializations, players are able to craft empires of their own design, developing unique strategies and play styles. The world-changing conflict plays out on sweeping landscapes, loaded with mythical locations waiting to be uncovered, conquered and exploited.
In Age of Wonders 3, we extrapolate RPG style classes to be the leaders of fantasy empires. For example: as a Goblin Theocrat you can build your own holy empire, recruit little goblin crusaders or cute winged goblin angels equipped with flaming weapons, and wage war on your heathen enemies. We want players to be able to choose between lots of different play styles, without being restricted by fantasy clich¨¦s, like All Goblins Are Evil.
The new engine truly reflects the choices players have made by affecting how their realm and units are represented. It makes the gameplay on both the strategic and battle maps more immersive than ever, while retaining the gameplay and feel of the previous games.
Key features include:
Explore, expand and exploit a living fantasy world. Discover wondrous locations and gather legendary heroes.
Develop your domain, with many classes having the ability to change terrain and climates to suit your needs.
All new 3D graphics that provide a crisper and more detailed overview of the world and battle maps.
New styles of play are possible with the introduction of RPG style leader classes like warlord, theocrat, rogue and sorcerer, along with a wide selection of specializations.
Command a variety of races. Pick your starting race and shape your people¡¯s destiny using your leader¡¯s unique skills.
A brand-new tactical battle system renders each battlefield and siege in great detail; new rules include flanking and a massive set of special unit abilities.
An epic story campaign with two playable factions; Choose the mighty Commonwealth Empire or join the Court of the High Elves, founded after the reunion of the Dark Elves and Wood Elves.
Compete online in extensive multiplayer modes and scenarios.
High replay value through random maps, difficulty modes and tools allowing user created content.
Age of Wonders 3® has not yet been rated and has an estimated late 2013 release date on PC. It will be published through digital distribution and brought to retail stores in selected territories.
More information will be added as the game develops. Please note the game is still in development and certain features may be subject to change.
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Salamandre
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posted February 06, 2013 01:02 PM |
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3D 
Guess we will not see anymore realistic and simple to scroll adventure maps. For Civ, HoMM or AoW.
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War-overlord
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posted February 06, 2013 01:30 PM |
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Looks good. I've spent many a happy hour with Age of Wonders 2 and Shadow Magic. Let's see how this is gonna turn out.
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Storm-Giant
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posted February 06, 2013 03:06 PM |
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2D era is mostly dead for big companies.
Will keep an eye on it
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Avonu
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posted February 06, 2013 03:37 PM |
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I hope it won't be another game like Discpiles 3, Ubisoft's HoMM or Elemental: War of Magic - great title, poor game.
Age of Wonders 1-2 were very nice strategic games.
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Coming to PC Auumn 2013
I wonder what will be released first: AoW3 or Shades of Purples?
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Storm-Giant
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posted February 06, 2013 08:16 PM |
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Either this thread or this other should be close.
(This one is more complete, but it's in the wrong forum
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JoonasTo
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What if Elvin was female?
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posted February 06, 2013 08:48 PM |
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Edited by JoonasTo at 20:52, 06 Feb 2013.
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Agreed this needs to be merged to the other thread.
They speak of more RPG elements which suggest going closer to the first title in the series but the picture make me think of civilization more than Age of Wonders. I have a bad feeling about this.
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Post-release you can expect a more classes, races, city upgrades, units, heroes, magical items, spells, map locations, scenarios and story campaigns added as DLC.
meh
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