C&C 4 Developer Q&A Session #12

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The latest round of questions and answers from the developers has been posted on the Official C&C Site. Session #12 covers a range of topics.

 

1. If a Crawler is destroyed and you re-spawn as the same class, are you reset back to tier 1?

 

You retain all of your upgrades when your Crawler is destroyed, but give the enemy player a significant boost in points and map control.

 

2. Is it possible to unlock every upgrade or support power for a specific class within one match?

 

It will take players 20+ matches to unlock a full faction. We are still tweaking the final progression values.

 

3. What is the Uplink Tower?

 

The Uplink Tower is a neutral, capturable structure that shows up on many maps. It provides a local build and deploy radius. As you can imagine, you'll want to capture these as soon as possible!

 

4. What types of GDI Zone Infantry are in C&C4?

 

The Zone Infantry have taken on many new additions into their aresenal. Basic Zone Infantry can be outfitted with anti-light, anti-tank, anti-air, or anti-heavy weaponry, and higher-tier Zone Infantry are excellent at taking out structures and doing area-effect damage. Many Zone Infantry can sprint, giving them faster speed and a chance to dodge enemy attacks, and can be upgraded to cliffjump and heal rapidly when garrisoned. In addition, Zone Infantry often have unique weapons and abilities. The Zone Lancer can deploy a laser platform, increasing range and armor, while the Zone Captain fires down a mini-ion cannon which can EMP enemies when uplinked to the main Ion Cannon.

 

5. Will observers be able to watch and commentate C&C4 matches?

Yes! There will be two observer slots available in C&C4 in a full 5v5 game.

Have a question of your own that you would like answered in the future? Then post in the Ask A Developer thread on the Official C&C Forums.