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  1. Wolfpox
    Oh hell yeah, Cannon Fodder was genius. One of the great games that nobody talks about
  2. Wolfpox
    Yes, they would certainly be focused on the war itself, but the level of hysteria among the public would demand reassurance from some government body speaking on their behalf. This poster -- "We're Here, Believe in Us" -- would be designed to show that an area is under the protection of the Xenonauts. I think it's cool, the font can always be changed easily.
  3. Wolfpox
    I honestly thought this game was going to suggest a "Fallen Heroes" room in the base or the medical center, where you can see all the men who have died fighting for Xenonauts.. Wouldn't that be better? edit: Or just some way of remembering them
  4. Wolfpox
    You could patch it in after release, I think there is all sorts you could do, release new stuff as "updates", people who bought the game will feel rewarded too, for post-release support. Really there's not much rush, there's no shelf life on Steam, and updating will actually help you get noticed there too. I hope whatever this re-arranging system is, allows for quick changes. I would want to re-arrange the order on every map, to maximize the speed of the situation. That's why I love the idea of a tactical marker
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    I really do not think that comedy and WWII era propaganda is appropriate for this game's marketing. The game itself has no humor, and it doesnt need to -- it has gravity and fear, and therefore it also has the need for hope and bravery... if not faith... = Reassurance for the people who are terrified = Openly known, but remains a mystery, thus helping people have almost a religious faith in Xenonauts, rather than an old fashioned "Go get em boys!" patriotism, which wouldn't suffice in a global unknown threat = If people knew how the Xenonauts operated, saw their jets, and the equipment they were using, it would actually be counter-productive, because it really isn't on par with what the aliens have. Therefore it's better to be this mysterious "force", perhaps showing electricity, chemistry, or other "science" icons to help people's imaginations run wild. They do, after all, create amazing things from the alien tech, but they can't show that in the posters (I just stole a generic globe picture from the net, inverted it, and added a generic wreath. I think the ambiguity works.)
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    Realistically, the morale of the people would be absolutely ZERO if they didn't know about a top-shape international organization doing what it could to save the world. I mean, look at the "Red Scare" and the patriotism people had, the spy films, the glorification of espionage, the terror of nuclear war... These things are all incomparable to fucking ALIENS! Back on the logo/advertising idea though, Chris what do you think of having some stylized portraits of scientists and stuff? Use some 60's fashion, some '60s advertising boldness, and try to make it look kind of mysterious and sleek so that people will be intrigued by the idea of science, engineering, and combat
  7. Wolfpox
    Excellent news! I am excited for you guys! I love me randomization! (And animations are great, but there's something charming about animations in tactics games cutting corners)
  8. Wolfpox
    All this animation talk, phooey! My favorite tactics games just have a dude instantly appear in the tile he's being knocked to and a big sound effect let you know what happened! No animation necessary!
  9. Wolfpox
    If you don't want to bother with the Tactical Marker idea, may I suggest a simple "Ctrl + #" system for assigning? I love the idea of an automated system because it would do work without the slight hassle, especially when you want to suddenly change the ordering again.
  10. Wolfpox
    The first time I used flares in X-COM I practically got a boner. I assumed they would be in this game, and if they're not... then how can you call yourself inspired by X-COM !
  11. Wolfpox
    Well the point is to give them ideas. I don't think there's any harm in contributing suggestions, and frankly I'm worried that the talking heads may not be taking into consideration the promotional aspect that they could be used for
  12. Wolfpox
    I was pondering the benefits of players being able to manually place "tactical markers" on the map during a fight, which would serve some different functions. Players would click the "Tactical Marker" icon on the HUD, click on the map, and then select from some options. The target would be some kind of visual icon - "Arrange units by proximity" > This would re-order your units by their proximity to the target, allowing players who're mouse wheeling to cycle their units to easily select the person closest to the target, then second closest, etc (or furthest, depending on which way you would roll the wheel). I think we all know of situations where this would be useful, as you pick some units to move towards an imaginary target, and have others "hang out" in the back. By rearranging the order of the units, you can efficiently think in terms of your targets, instead of the arbitrary ordering. (NOTE: This rearranging would be temporary, and only last for as long as the tactical marker was active. There would still be a "master order".) - "Center on turn start" > This would force the camera to focus on the tactical marker at the beginning of every player turn, eliminating the scrolling or searching that can happen in big maps. - You would also be able to reference the tactical marker like the alien icon on the side of the screen, quickly jumping to it whenever you wanted. Theoretically there could be multiple numbered (or color coded) markers, allowing players to think in terms of key points and change them on the fly. This isn't a "game changer", but would shave off time and create a new tool for planning and thinking about tactics. The main point for me, is to be able to rearrange the order, I think that would be cool and useful for many people who would otherwise be stuck thinking in terms of pre-set unit order.
  13. Wolfpox
    Yeah, no iron bars or fence. That's imprisonment, not protection. I'm a bit disappointed that nobody wants to focus on a human character
  14. Wolfpox
    If its more than 7 syllables, it won't work
  15. Wolfpox
    see, pausing to dodge, didnt think of that
  16. Wolfpox
    I see what you're getting at, that's a great idea. Wrapping around is a perfect indicator of defense from things from space, it says a lot
  17. Wolfpox
    This is great, I didn't even realize there was an editor. Gonna try it out! The page is well written too.
  18. Wolfpox
    This is embarrassing for me, but tips on how to fly the frickin planes would be great. I just lose every time
  19. Wolfpox
    I like "Xenonauts: Quid Agis Translated: "Xenonauts: What's going on?" hahaha I think the motto, if there is one, should emphasize the bravery of those who are willing to fight aliens. "COURAGE AND EXPLORATION" or "BEYOND BRAVE" Hm, its interesting to mull over
  20. Wolfpox
    PLEASE NOTE: This is just an idea for the general "effect", and the rational: It's iconic, but it says a lot - It has the horned-rimmed glasses and neat hair of the 60's, thus indicating the era without having to explain - It's a scientist (doesn't come across too well here, but a better artist could do it) thus indicating the smart nature of the game, the emphasis on research, and the general "sci-fi" themes - It looks serious and clean (or it would) thus being good for promotion - and it uses some 60's style boldness [see example] I didn't think it needs to be an alien. When a person sees an alien, their mind kind of lumps all aliens together and makes it feel less interesting than a person. If you wanted to do a plushie, that would be awesome, but the marketing image would need to say more about the game/setting/vibe than just "this game has aliens" I'm not worried about what I say, it's just the reality of perception. Even great things get reduced to a simple word in the consumer's mind, and if it doesn't pop out with something unique, it will be thought of as generic or sterile. Being generic/sterile can be good, since it means the visuals are more mature, intellectual and almost "simulation", rather than trying to be badass. I don't think revealing alien species is necessary at all, and that merchandise should wait until the game becomes a hit. Until then, the important thing is just to communicate what kind of game/setting it is, and setting a certain "tone". This game has the potential to reach out to more people than the pool of players who have been desperately looking for an X-COM clone, you know?
  21. Wolfpox
    I was thinking that Xenonauts could really use a cool or lovable character to represent the game in marketing and general internet love-spreading. Right now the game doesn't have much attitude, and it will be perceived as sterile and generic -- I love what I have seen so far, but that's just how strangers will perceive it. The X-COM units and aliens were iconic, even if they were kind of goofy, and this gave it a certain "flavor". I think the community could submit drawings to use for marketing, such as you'd see on the "Box Art" for a traditional game. My own idea is to use one of the "talking heads" that are apparently going to be implemented into the base management UI. These characters need to be interesting and appealing, they can't afford to be seen as lifeless or dull. Basically what this means is that their face needs to speak volumes about who they are, how they think, and how they carry themselves in the face of alien crisis. I'll submit a drawing or two if the idea is approved, or wait and see what kind of thoughts the team has on it.
  22. Wolfpox
    I think the title speaks for itself, cycling between the units by rolling your mouse wheel. Advantages are pretty obvious, and if anyone thinks it would cause problems, just look at how much precision and memorization is used in games like Counter-Strike. Please consider doing this, I think it would save a ton of time and become a favorite feature, even if old school players are all uppity about it until they see the beauty of it, ha ha.
  23. Wolfpox
    These are some amazing suggestions, but I have one concern to tack on at the end: - Integrate new stuff as much as you want after the game is released, patch, DLC, or sequels. You guys have an engine and the parts, tweaks, changes, and improvements should be made later, I would certainly be interested in paying for them.
  24. Wolfpox
    I think this is going to be a really nice site for the community.
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