My lookup on this game.

[Manfromstars]

Hello, im not much sure what i corect say. I read some threads here, but not much helpfull. Maybe because my English is weak.

I have experience in space strategies - im not know if exist some space strategy games that im not play or test. It is count over 20 maybe over 30 40?
Never mind.
But have a loot inspirational from: MOO1,2 (3 is waste time and authors not listen me), Space Empires series mainly 3,4,5 they are most closed to ideal space strategy, it is also better and you can download a loots of ship design sets, Stardrive and Stardrive 2 (but they have a loot mistakes), Distand Worlds excelent but too heavy learning curve, Ascendancy one of most atmospheric games and originnal concepst, Sins of Solar Empires, Homeworld 2 with Complex 9.1 mod, Reunion, Imperium Galactica 1 and 2, Nexus The jupiter Incident, Star Wars Rebelion, Pax Imperia: Eminent Domain, IronSeed, Maelstorm (that have as first 3D spacemap, K-240 or similar PC clone caled Fragie Alegiance.
If some of them not known or never seen - it is good check them for inspiration.

But now my first testing: (but i must still more analize)

Im not speak now about bugs, because i see there is more important work and bugs hunting is good after remakes.

1) When i run installation - it is litle chaotic and non clear (mainly for non native EN speakers)
2) Game need some redesign layout UI and interface controls.
3) Not found how set game parameters - universe size and races. 5x times new start and every time i have problem for humans find some suitable space for expansion and short time find agresive aliens that kill my ships, take suitable colonies.
4) Lack of diplomacy options.
5) Ship designs are boring and poor. Im thing every true strategist love have more options for design own ships - lack slost, lack versatility and informations.
6) Combat not working properly and that down line that show run to ennd turn not understand how working. And combat maneuvers are weird and unable turn ship.
7) caled tundra or frozen planet as Iceball is veird and some planets have weird texture (example inferno planet have some flame letters.
8) text andd informationns about planets, what somebody say etc, are user unfriendly.
9) music is relative ok.

This is only hurry short sumary. If need more explanations i can bring them. But i must first more test game to say more and also i dont know what posibilities you implement into game. But now as i seen game can receive max 4-5 from 10 points.

[Arioch]

We appreciate the feedback.

[sven]

We appreciate the feedback.

Yes -- feedback is always helpful -- we won't always have time to respond in detail to all the issues raised in threads like these, but, we do read them with interest.

But the bottom line is that this is still a very rough build -- with many many missing pieces (like diplomacy). The State of the Build thread has a high-level summery of what's missing, and what we're planning to get in before release.

If need more explanations i can bring them. But i must first more test game to say more and also i dont know what posibilities you implement into game.

If you could be more specific about how the user interface should or could be improved, that would be most helpful. The broader game balance is likely to change dramatically as new features keep on going in. But feedback in all domains remains useful, nonetheless.

[Manfromstars]

Hello, here is deeper report i hope that is understandable.



Put out those symbols and have there only text.


Rearange layout - make popup helps what that doing, colours change visualy.
And also unable take printscreen from full screen sets. When i do it in fullcreen then capture only emty windowed framework.


Need here selection which races play in game, what galaxy size and dificulty.
Red circles mean need rework slides to be clear that they are movable.
X and select fraction need separate. I like see X uper right corner and select fraction put down righ corner.
It also in beta i not have some space and time for expant and built my planets it near 3-4 turn i discover one or more races. Annd they are mostly agressive and it too much oppresig feels.


It be good have two options of layouts. second layout choosing put next turn down.
Again slider need revork. Close and Dismiss are in this combination incomprehensible.
Top bar need popup informations what give +money what give - money.


I like see on sides left or right have vertical information about screen position. And horizontal in botom screen.
Need option for zoom in and out.
Rework planetary system galaxy view and names and their colouring. Those Gians suns in compare other stars look weird.
Where you please take iceball planet type. Sorry but this is one of big fauls.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_planet_types
Please check this it give you inspiration. It also can be used tundra where in most games able minimal agriculture.


Diplomacy ok it is still under work.
But bottom need some kind informations about ships and planet.


I have problem why is X in that position, whe to activate those arrows i must click on those positions slots. Need rearange.


Few informations about population and why it is inn milions? Some grapfs about morale and etc will be welcome.
Also not undertand why is that low slot places for buildings?
Missing buy button - for unexperienced today players vill have problem fount it and use it. Again it also helps popup help informations when move cursor over it.


Chaotic layout and waste of space. Maybe i rather prefer one colum with more basic informations.


WTF? Special hidden code maked by aliens or satan?


Chaotic need to group it as weapons, huls etc or as field clasic tree that also show what give access to next or what need it to able research it.


Ship desing here? No need easier access to it and more logicaly.


It is bug that weapon is not showed on ship. But mainly.
I need more slot and combinations every who love space strategies need tune his ship.
Also like see better informations about that ship power, crew etc, better visible and mayve put under number informative bar that have example 10 squares and represent how good is that layout - how strong is in power energy, atack abilities, shielding, speed etc.
Here some examples for inspiration.
http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/scal ... 03_002.jpg
http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/sta ... 0207090903


In red circle not understand for what is it. But have good idea if able make to slide it and make some movement annd actions back.
Why defend ships move after coming fleets? Defended ships are ready batte then move/atack first not second.
Information bars about ships not understandable, i like see health and shield bars under every ship.
And need next turn litle bigger and look as button.

[Sziklamester]

These things are very accurate and a lot of things is happening on my game also. Like planets with weird messages (possibly effects) just broken and some ui things which could be further option.