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[VerTiGo]

I'm going to ask Pocket PC Studios some questions about the upcoming DS version of the game. Truthfully, I don't know much about the game or the genre so I need you help.

 

[VerTiGo]

Where the DS fanatics at?

 

[Deku]

1) will AI be scaled back? and if so will it make the game weaker?
2) additions and subtractions?

 

[Prospero]

1. EU2 is an information-rich game--on the PC/Mac version, sometimes you can have ten dialogue windows opening simultaneously, all of which have what a new player would consider to be vital information. How are the designers going to handle displaying all of that information onscreen? Even with two screens on the DS, it seems like that'd be nearly impossible.

2. The PC/Mac version of EU2 benefited from a number of user-created mods. Will any of the features of those mods make it into the DS release?

 

[VerTiGo]

Nice Prospero. I like those questions.

 

[Prospero]

Thanks. Post here again after you complete the interview--this is the one game that has the best chance of making me buy a DS, if the port isn't screwed up.

Deku's question about the AI is important, too (though I doubt the developer will say, "Yes, we're going to have to cripple the AI to fit the game on a cartridge").

 

[The Main Event]

Where the DS fanatics at?

I'm here, but I'm totally clueless about the game

 

[jarrod]

(though I doubt the developer will say, "Yes, we're going to have to cripple the AI to fit the game on a cartridge").

Speaking of which... ask him what size card they're going for.

 

[thorns]

I played the hell out of EU II, it's been a while though.. I have no clue about this version.

1.) EU II got quite slow with all the AI countries as the game progressed, will they still feature the whole world or just europe?

2.) How will the game be simplified? There were tons of sliders in the PC version, I don't see it being the same way for DS..

Anyway being able to play EU2 on train trips would be way cool.

 

[VerTiGo]

1.) EU II got quite slow with all the AI countries as the game progressed, will they still feature the whole world or just europe?

Can you elaborate on this? I'm not sure exactly what you mean.

 

[Blackbird]

might want to contact the guys from planetds.de, they recently contacted me about asking for questions on EU II as well.

 

[BDGAME]

Is this game Online?

Is the stile the same or has a change, like Age of Empire?

How the 2 screens and the touch screen will be used?

 

[Unison]

Try to see if they'll hint at release dates for Disciples 2 & Jagged Alliance 2!!

 

[VerTiGo]

Is this game Online?

Is the stile the same or has a change, like Age of Empire?

How the 2 screens and the touch screen will be used?

Is the original PC version online?

Try to see if they'll hint at release dates for Disciples 2 & Jagged Alliance 2!!

For the Nintendo DS?

 

[Unison]

For the Nintendo DS?

Yeah, they announced them both @ E3 time...

 

[VerTiGo]

Keep 'em coming folks. I've given myself till Monday to sumbit them to Pocket PC Studios.

 

[FoneBone]

Do they have a publisher?

 

[gamewhooper]

-How do they think the game will be received by the DS market?

-Do they see a bigger future for RTSs (or older PC games in general like Zoo Tycoon and Black and White Creatures, etc.), especially with rumors of Blizzard maybe making a version of Starcraft and Diablo 2 for it?

-Will the game utilize the DS's online capabilities that will be available later this year?

 

[jarrod]

Do they have a publisher?

They are a publisher.

 

[VerTiGo]

Any more questions guys?

 

[Deku]

Screenshots, movies, etc, would be welcome. The game is only a name right now.

 

[shock33]

Depending on the how it's received, would they look at doing other Paradox games such as Hearts of Iron (1 or 2)?

 

[Ruzbeh]

Ask them if stuff is going according to plan and ask if they are happy with the Nintendo DS and stuff.

 

[heidern]

Were there any surprising benefits/disadvantages of using the touch screen?

Will they be using voice input at all?

 

[Kon Tiki]

Screenshots, movies, etc, would be welcome. The game is only a name right now.