Developer Session #3 - Insiders Edition

[Gben 20]

1. Can defense structures level up, or be upgraded in any way?

Defenses can level up in several different ways. All defenses with weaponry gain veterancy levels as they destroy units over time, improving the resilience of the structure. In addition, all tier 1 and 2 defenses can be upgraded individually. For tier 1 structures, this reinforces their armor, causing any unit that doesn’t do anti-structure damage to do significantly less damage to them in the late-game. For tier 2 structures, new abilities and powers are unlocked on the structure via upgrading, e.g. a long-range rocket barrage or close-range flamethrowers. Some structures have additional global upgrades that can be purchased on the crawler as well, such as advanced shielding technology, which increases shield health and regeneration.

 

2. Are there any structures that can be built besides defense turrets?

Yes! In addition to turrets, the defense player can build an array of supportive structures, including tunnel networks, stealth generators, shield generators, outposts, bunkers, and superweapons. In addition, many of the defensive structures are more than just simple turrets, and the way that you build your defensive grid will have a significant impact on the battles. The GDI rocket turrets, for example, use a system similar to the Patriot Missile System from Generals, allowing them to fire on enemies that a nearby turret can see, making proper creation of your rocket grid a very important gameplay element.

 

So I noticed in one of the games a tower with a veterancy rank. I thought it was cool. But leads into the OP issue that Luk3us remarked.

I started asking questions about the anti-tower strats on the official forums, but it's kinda hard to make sense of the issue, but I get 1 game every hour, and I'm playing with people who are competitive minded rather than exploratory.

 

I realised my anti-tower strats need to use anti-building units... but haven't had the chance to really discover them... other than one game with flame tanks. I guess the sandstorm for GDI has a range attack that is comparable in effect.

 

So far my biggets gripe is struggling to get a game.

 

I noticed the Zero Hour Flame storm effect, but playing on Med settings it was kinda hard to understand what was going on.

[Luk3us 63]

I find that if a defence player is trying to take one of your nodes close to your starting location. That instead of going out to see him, you sit in your starting location and spam units. And try and kill his crawler ASAP with superior numbers and as many towers and units as possible before he sends another one down. At best you'll hoping to crush him, at worst, he might have to move which means you can grab the node.

 

 

But yes Defence class is a bit tough, especially without decent anti structure units (ala tier 3).

[Gben 20]

Do you think simply making obbys the equivalent of tier 3 would help?

[Luk3us 63]

Maybe. But the lower tier defences are just as bad really. Along with those damned shields.

[Gben 20]

re: lower v higher base defences

 

the same comment made at official forums. So doesn't that point to the problem then...

[Malevolence 6]

I find that if a defence player is trying to take one of your nodes close to your starting location. That instead of going out to see him, you sit in your starting location and spam units. And try and kill his crawler ASAP with superior numbers and as many towers and units as possible before he sends another one down. At best you'll hoping to crush him, at worst, he might have to move which means you can grab the node.

 

 

But yes Defence class is a bit tough, especially without decent anti structure units (ala tier 3).

 

I love the Nod defence class! The twin obelisk curves and the red shield thingy was my favorite.

 

I wasn't aware of the flame towers until a few days of playing. Pretty crazy buggers. And I find veterancy on structures silly IMO.

[Sonic 295]

But leads into the OP issue that Luk3us remarked.

Yeah regarding that comment made by Luk3us in the news thread. Its comes across as if you have played the game, and of course you have. Try not to let on that your in the private beta ok.

[Luk3us 63]

I mentioned it jokingly, but I know what you mean.