Illwinter announces Conquest of Elysium 4

Huw the Poo · May 27, 2015, 11:06:43 AM

Can't link on my phone but head over to illwinter.com to see the new features list. Who's in for this? I certainly am; I love CoE 3 and if they improve it in the same way Dom4 improved on Dom3 it will be amazing.

Nefaro · May 27, 2015, 12:49:33 PM

http://www.illwinter.com/coe4/index.html

Hell yeah. I'd buy just about anything they put out.

Tpek · May 27, 2015, 01:02:52 PM

I just wish they'd allow more manual control of the battles for once.

Huw the Poo · May 27, 2015, 05:51:43 PM

Thanks Nef. Some of the new stuff sounds really good: five planes instead of one, now, and apparently you'll only visit the others when it's necessary - sounds like they're going to avoid the pitfalls of the likes of Age of Wonders, i.e. having to sweep multiple planes to win. The changes to combat also sound intriguing but I really want to see it in action.

Tpek, yeah, when you get wiped because your stupid wizard didn't use that one spell enough it can be frustrating. But the same thing happens to your enemies too. I don't mind it the way it is, and besides, battles can go on for a ridiculously long time as it is, even being auto-resolved.

Nefaro · May 27, 2015, 06:29:50 PM

Yeah, I don't mind the battles being so hands-off. I look at CoE3 as closer to a roguelike - focused on random threats, resource management, and varied faction gameplay styles to make replays an enticing part of the game. It's all about planning ahead, calculated risks, and playing to your factions' unique advantages.

Sparhawk · May 27, 2015, 07:05:44 PM

This will be a wonderful upgrade to CoE3 which I still play when I'm in the mood. I love the Golems :)

TacticalWargames · May 28, 2015, 10:43:44 AM

The battle system in Dom 4 is the main reason why I like it. COE is abit more hands off though I agree. I wouldn't want full control just Dominions level.

..'Just read the description. Yeah I really like the sound of it, esp the siege like aspects..which I'd like to see extended abit more even.

Quote from: Tpek on May 27, 2015, 01:02:52 PM
I just wish they'd allow more manual control of the battles for once.

airboy · May 29, 2015, 02:54:04 PM

I liked Conquest #3 - but that was a brutally hard startup. You had to grow very slowly or you were crushed like a bug.

Bison · June 02, 2015, 11:10:39 AM

This is great news. I hope there is an option to make the planes more available for exploration and the combat sounds like it has the potential to be an excellent upgrade to the current system.

Nefaro · June 02, 2015, 12:22:25 PM

Quote from: Bison on June 02, 2015, 11:10:39 AM
This is great news. I hope there is an option to make the planes more available for exploration and the combat sounds like it has the potential to be an excellent upgrade to the current system.

Da "planes"??? ???

Ohhh.. the new feature. I thought maybe one of your cultists was flying around in his own private jet.

Huw the Poo · November 17, 2015, 07:41:32 PM

Well, come on then! It's been released and I can see some of you bought it; let the impressions flow!

Bison · November 17, 2015, 10:41:47 PM

What!?! It's out? Shitzit I'm so out of the loop.

W8taminute · November 17, 2015, 11:52:59 PM

Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 17, 2015, 07:41:32 PM
Well, come on then! It's been released and I can see some of you bought it; let the impressions flow!

Yeah I too am really interested to hear what you who have the game think about it!

Huw the Poo · November 18, 2015, 01:41:10 AM

I'll buy it myself as soon as possible, but after buying a couple of games and a graphics card recently I can't really justify it. It's pay day on Friday though!

Bison · November 18, 2015, 12:11:33 PM

I was going to buy this last night. However I got side tracked with a new Dominions 4 campaign playing as the Atlanteans. /sigh/ Illwinter makes such awesome games.