C&C 4 Developer Q&A Session #14

[Sonic 296]

Another round of Command & Conquer 4 questions and answers from the developers has been posted on the Official C&C Forums and the Official C&C Site. Session #14 covers a range topics under the subject of Tiberium crystals. Check them out below.

 

Can Tiberium crystals be used offensively, or strictly for upgrade points?

While the containment system used to transport processed Tiberium crystals renders them safe, channelling an electrical charge through the crystal will cause the proton lattice to collapse and the crystal to explode, resulting in a powerful ion storm. All processed crystals have been outfitted with a self destruct system derived from this, in order to prevent outside elements from hijacking crystal convoys – utilizing this system will destroy the crystal, the unit carrying it and anything in the surrounding area. The ion storm created will randomly damage units in the area, whether friendly or enemy.

 

Can aircraft pick up Crystals?

No, aircraft are not fitted with any mechanism to allow them to retrieve crystals.

 

Are there blue Tiberium crystals?

There are in fact both green and blue Tiberium crystals. The blue crystals are especially volatile when destroyed, but are also especially valuable.

 

How much are green and blue Tiberium crystals worth?

A green crystal is worth a single upgrade point, while a blue crystal is worth two points.

 

How many crystals are required to level up to higher tech tiers?

Currently it requires 5 crystals to reach Tier 2, and an additional 7 crystals to reach Tier 3.

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[Raptor 4000 0]

How many crystals are required to level up to higher tech tiers?

Currently it requires 5 crystals to reach Tier 2, and an additional 7 crystals to reach Tier 3.

 

Lies! Lies I say!

 

And wh do I have a feeling this one was written for the people too lazy to read the beta uplink series?

[Guest Stevie_K]

Theres no credit system anymore?

 

Can aircraft pick up Crystals?

No, aircraft are not fitted with any mechanism to allow them to retrieve crystals.

 

But any infantry has that equipment?,.

[Malevolence 6]

Theres no credit system anymore?

 

 

 

But any infantry has that equipment?,.

 

If the Sims has it, I don't see why infantry can't. XD

[Inferno 22]

If the Sims has it, I don't see why infantry can't. XD

LOL XD

[Troopzor 5]

Theres no credit system anymore?

 

 

 

But any infantry has that equipment?,.

 

There never was a credit system, units are free, the only thing they take is a place in your population cap.

 

Edit:I don't believe I'm breaking NDA with that ...

[Guest Stevie_K]

If the Sims has it, I don't see why infantry can't. XD

 

what shall become of us?