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the ANNO 1404 (DAWN OF DISCOVERY) |OT|
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DevelopmentArrested
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It seems to me like you have to follow a very linear by-the-mission-in-order-it-was-given path in Campaign mode. I built an iron smelter on the wrong island and never received the final mission to bring Guy Forcas tool in Chapter 3. Couldn't finish it. 2 hours wasted. Fun game otherwise though. However, I still can't get it to work on my girlfriend's computer.
DieNgamers
Member
I startet a "continuous play" game..played for 5 hours and forgot to save every now and then. o_o When I wanted to save I accidentally loaded the game from...like 4 hours before. :lol Well, I had shitty Island connections anyway so it'S time to start over. 
okay now i have hit another roadblock.
I'm on the level after you battle kardinal lucious, the one where you have to bring the witches their milk.
I need to build an indigo farm, but its greyed out.
It says i need to reach a diplomatic level to unlock them but i dont know how to get it.
I'm on the level after you battle kardinal lucious, the one where you have to bring the witches their milk.
I need to build an indigo farm, but its greyed out.
It says i need to reach a diplomatic level to unlock them but i dont know how to get it.
Darkflight
Member
My friends have all been playing this, just ordered the collector's edition for £29.99 from Amazon, can't wait for my Almonds :lol
flarkminator
Member
I bought this on Steam, after I installed it it kept telling me, "YOU MUST RUN THIS PROGRAM AS AN ADMINISTRATOR"
I AM the administrator, and I right clicked on the launch icon on my desktop and did "launch as administrator" so why the fuck is it saying that =(
Obviously I'm using Vista...
I AM the administrator, and I right clicked on the launch icon on my desktop and did "launch as administrator" so why the fuck is it saying that =(
Obviously I'm using Vista...
Katana_Strikes
Member
Got my game today. Might post pictures tomorrow (got the special edition one). Game installed fine, but got an initial error which was in German. Restarted game and it's worked fine.
Haven't really had a proper go yet but I'm now able to play the game on higher settings. Seems to chug along a bit in places so I might lower them, but damn the water reflection and details in general are stunning.
I've not been this excited about PC gaming since HL2 was released.
Haven't really had a proper go yet but I'm now able to play the game on higher settings. Seems to chug along a bit in places so I might lower them, but damn the water reflection and details in general are stunning.
I've not been this excited about PC gaming since HL2 was released.
Chris Remo
Member
Try going into the main game exe's properties and checking the compatibility mode for XP.flarkminator said:
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
Idle Anno Podblast confirmed?!Chris Remo said:
Just finished the story mode on "Normal" difficulty on the Wii version and I thought I might post some quick thoughts.
The Wii version is certainly a streamlined version of Anno, much in the way that Civilization Revolution is a streamlined version of Civ. There isn't a whole lot of depth, but it's still a fun time waster if you like these kinds of games. I spent an enjoyable 15 hours or so playing the story mode, but this was certainly lengthened by my OCD kicking in when improving my islands. The story mode is best described as an extremely long tutorial, I always felt like someone was nagging me to stop messing around with building placement and go do something already. :lol
The "Central Store" makes resource management much easier and is a welcome addition on the console, but I doubt I'd be quite as charitable if it creeped into the PC version. The combat is a bit clunky, but it's workable. By far the best experience is, as can be expected, building up your various islands. It's quite relaxing building little empires and ensuring that your people are fed, happy and safe. If you're wondering, the graphics are actually pretty easy on the eyes, with bright colors and easily identified buildings (besides the rat catcher/hospital/firehouse which could use more differentiation), without being too kiddy or out of place. I was quickly bored with treasure hunting, but besides that, the game works very well and I've still got an itch to go play some more.
I'll certainly dig into the continuous mode next, as I didn't even complete the tech tree once during the story mode. I definitely feel like I got my $30 worth and it's a fun "Anno Lite" to kick back and enjoy once in a while, much like Civ Rev.
The Wii version is certainly a streamlined version of Anno, much in the way that Civilization Revolution is a streamlined version of Civ. There isn't a whole lot of depth, but it's still a fun time waster if you like these kinds of games. I spent an enjoyable 15 hours or so playing the story mode, but this was certainly lengthened by my OCD kicking in when improving my islands. The story mode is best described as an extremely long tutorial, I always felt like someone was nagging me to stop messing around with building placement and go do something already. :lol
The "Central Store" makes resource management much easier and is a welcome addition on the console, but I doubt I'd be quite as charitable if it creeped into the PC version. The combat is a bit clunky, but it's workable. By far the best experience is, as can be expected, building up your various islands. It's quite relaxing building little empires and ensuring that your people are fed, happy and safe. If you're wondering, the graphics are actually pretty easy on the eyes, with bright colors and easily identified buildings (besides the rat catcher/hospital/firehouse which could use more differentiation), without being too kiddy or out of place. I was quickly bored with treasure hunting, but besides that, the game works very well and I've still got an itch to go play some more.
I'll certainly dig into the continuous mode next, as I didn't even complete the tech tree once during the story mode. I definitely feel like I got my $30 worth and it's a fun "Anno Lite" to kick back and enjoy once in a while, much like Civ Rev.
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
I really liked the Wii version but after playing the PC now for 10+ hours I cannot go back.
Just finished Chapter 4 in the Campaign. Took about 4 hours. Jesus, this game is awesome.
So addictive, you always want to upgrade and go to the next step.
Just finished Chapter 4 in the Campaign. Took about 4 hours. Jesus, this game is awesome.
So addictive, you always want to upgrade and go to the next step.
Katana_Strikes
Member
Might finally get round to getting stuck into this a bit later today. Setting up my new laptop so I've been busy.
Here's a pic of my special edition. It's all rather awesome stuff. One of the best Special editions I've seen/bought. Only 30,000 made, I'm in the 24,000's.
Here's a pic of my special edition. It's all rather awesome stuff. One of the best Special editions I've seen/bought. Only 30,000 made, I'm in the 24,000's.
Just started Chapter 6 of the Wii game, definitely enjoying it so far. Controls are great, it's polished and well-presented, and the learning curve is as gentle as could be, although this chapter is the first time I haven't breezed through pretty easily. I agree that the Story mode is basically the longest tutorial ever, but I think it works well for the general Wii audience, who, of course, have never heard of this game. Hopefully the $30 price tag will spur at least some sales. Strategy/city-building veterans will probably get bored pretty quick, but it's perfect for novices like me.
The lack of an undo option is a killer though. I like to build up my cities from a pretty zoomed out view, and it's easy to miss by a single grid when placing a building. I've probably destroyed and rebuilt a dozen buildings over the campaign because of it. It would also be nice to have a clearer view of how my stocks are doing. Sometimes it seems like everything is fine and then suddenly my people are starving. Just a mention on the levels screen that a certain stock is dropping below acceptable levels would be nice, before my citizens start to revolt on their taxes.
I'm excited to get into continuous mode, if only so I won't have to hear that bitch remind me what I'm supposed to be doing every 45 seconds. I get it, I need to build a water pump on that island, but I need some fucking spice to get my citizens to patricians to get to city level 3 and none of my islands have any spice fertility. I'll kill you.
I actually took a day off from playing yesterday because the night before all of my dreams were spent trying to balance dairy and pottery levels. Definitely a game that gets into your head a bit. In any case, at $30 it's a no-brainer. So why so few reviews, I wonder? Usually at least IGN is good about reviewing all of the lesser-known Wii games, but even they dropped the ball this time. A shame.
The lack of an undo option is a killer though. I like to build up my cities from a pretty zoomed out view, and it's easy to miss by a single grid when placing a building. I've probably destroyed and rebuilt a dozen buildings over the campaign because of it. It would also be nice to have a clearer view of how my stocks are doing. Sometimes it seems like everything is fine and then suddenly my people are starving. Just a mention on the levels screen that a certain stock is dropping below acceptable levels would be nice, before my citizens start to revolt on their taxes.
I'm excited to get into continuous mode, if only so I won't have to hear that bitch remind me what I'm supposed to be doing every 45 seconds. I get it, I need to build a water pump on that island, but I need some fucking spice to get my citizens to patricians to get to city level 3 and none of my islands have any spice fertility. I'll kill you.
I actually took a day off from playing yesterday because the night before all of my dreams were spent trying to balance dairy and pottery levels. Definitely a game that gets into your head a bit. In any case, at $30 it's a no-brainer. So why so few reviews, I wonder? Usually at least IGN is good about reviewing all of the lesser-known Wii games, but even they dropped the ball this time. A shame.
Darkflight
Member
Looks nice, that box is huge :lol, mines on the way, doesn't look like I'll get it before the weekend though, can't really complain, only £30, thanks Amazon.Katana_Strikes said:
Katana_Strikes
Member
Darkflight said:
Well mine came a few days quicker than the deliver time. Got it last Saturday but wasn't down to get it until today.
Finally got stuck in earlier and finished Chapter II. Didn't have a clue how to build a Hemp plantation (as in the demo), only to find I had to lower my taxes to get them to "evolve" and get new buildings. Wasn't obvious what to do.
Seems to be lots to build over level 1's selection. So looks to be plenty to keep you busy.
nincompoop
Banned
Frankfurter
Member
Graphics... 7.5 .... ? :lol
Seriously, unless I'm completely blind and/or I got another version of Anna 1404 than these guys, this game certainly has to get a 9.5 or 10 for its graphics.
Seriously, unless I'm completely blind and/or I got another version of Anna 1404 than these guys, this game certainly has to get a 9.5 or 10 for its graphics.
Frankfurter
Member
Oops.
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
I'm about to start Chapter 5 and I'm worried about this as I have seen numerous others will similar problems on this level. I really think it's just poor mission design. It happens on other Chapters too. Even if you do missions in the exact order they are given, you might STILL get glitched out. It sucks.
Bending_Unit_22
Member
I just wanted to point out the Wii version is $20 at Walmart.com. It is easily the best $20 I have spent on a video game this gen. I have a few issues with the game but for that price and no better option I can easily overlook all of them.dyls said:
That did surprise me, not a jaggy in sight. Is it because of the cartoony graphics or did they do something?[Nintex] said:
Caesar III
Member
Damn!
Every day I read in the official forums I find out someting new they did worse!
The graphics and the ideas with all the new ressources and stuff are really great but all they changed I cannot stand
just to sum up a bit what I am talking about:
- no multiplayer
- cheating AI
- no real demanding AI - you can sell everything in every amount to them
- AI does not use the sold ressources - it's just for you to get money and nothing else
- there are only 3 big islands in endless mode
- a lot of mission bugs
- silly "find citicen xy" subquests
- annoying lord
- you can refill all the limited ressources by spending some money (again and again and again)
- norias can multiply the productivity - if you build up 4 norias next to each other, everything within their combined circles only needs one field to have 100%
this makes me so sad
Every day I read in the official forums I find out someting new they did worse!
The graphics and the ideas with all the new ressources and stuff are really great but all they changed I cannot stand
just to sum up a bit what I am talking about:
- no multiplayer
- cheating AI
- no real demanding AI - you can sell everything in every amount to them
- AI does not use the sold ressources - it's just for you to get money and nothing else
- there are only 3 big islands in endless mode
- a lot of mission bugs
- silly "find citicen xy" subquests
- annoying lord
- you can refill all the limited ressources by spending some money (again and again and again)
- norias can multiply the productivity - if you build up 4 norias next to each other, everything within their combined circles only needs one field to have 100%
this makes me so sad
Katana_Strikes
Member
DevelopmentArrested said:
I've just done that part without any problems.
Does anyone know if there's random maps for endless mode or just one? Would be cool if there's random, or maybe make some free downloadables ones...
Katana_Strikes
Member
Just finished Chapter 5. Pretty intense towards the end. Thought it messed up at one point but a certain quest isn't finished until another quest was.
Can't wait to start endless mode and put everything what I've learned into one big thing.
Can't wait to start endless mode and put everything what I've learned into one big thing.
Darkflight
Member
Almond seeds
Katana_Strikes
Member
Just had to take part in a survey after quitting the game. Mentioned a bit about multiplayer and how interested you would be plus a mentin of an expansion pack amongst other things.
Just finished Chapter VI and really hated it. Was really enjoying the game up till that point. Thankfully it's over and there won't be more like it. Didn't have a clue what was happening, just gets way too much and hectic. Eurgh!
Just finished Chapter VI and really hated it. Was really enjoying the game up till that point. Thankfully it's over and there won't be more like it. Didn't have a clue what was happening, just gets way too much and hectic. Eurgh!
Darkflight
Member
Got my collector's edition today, I didn't expect the wooden box to look so good, apparently my chair faces north :lol Will start it tomorrow evening - Katana_Strikes - 11,432/30,000 for my collector's edition
Finished the (Wii) story mode last night; a satisfying experience right up to the end. Ready to get started on Endless mode tonight. I like that there are so many options for setting up the world, but there's always a part of me that wants to make it just super easy to waltz through the whole thing. Maybe I'll go with random settings to avoid the urge.
People complain about the lack of big (non-Nintendo) games on the Wii, but I'm totally happy getting things like this. Smaller, well-thought out and well-executed experiences that use the Wiimote smartly and offer something different than the normal console fair. Kudos, Keen.
People complain about the lack of big (non-Nintendo) games on the Wii, but I'm totally happy getting things like this. Smaller, well-thought out and well-executed experiences that use the Wiimote smartly and offer something different than the normal console fair. Kudos, Keen.
Caesar III
Member
A bit compressed, but
http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/majorruth/Anno 1404/?albumview=slideshow
http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/majorruth/Anno 1404/?albumview=slideshow