![]() ![]() When people think of RTS, people tend to imagine Korean Bonjwas wiping the floor with everyday players. The depth of gameplay in RTS is generally regarded to be the greatest “double-edged sword.” ![]() For our purposes, we will focus on these three key areas that have defined the strengths and challenges of RTS design and why they don’t have to be double edged: Mechanical Depth, Strategic Depth, and Social Play. To be clear: our team doesn’t have a monopoly on truth we just figured out some stuff that works for the game we are currently making: an esport viable, games-as-service, team-friendly strategy game. We have researched the historic strengths and pain points of strategy titles, explored more solutions than we knew existed, made more mistakes than we could count, and found viable solutions for each one. While there are data points that support this narrative at a surface level, the truth is much more complicated (and promising). Time and again, RTS has been held as the zenith of hardcore gaming, the epitome of professional glory, and the bane of casual play. There is a longstanding and persistent myth that surrounds RTS, that the genre’s inherent strengths are also its greatest limiting factors. The Double-Edged Sword of RTS: A False Dichotomy To aid in this dialogue, we will summarize how we meet these challenges in our own RTS, “IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre.” We strongly agree with HuK’s arguments, and we also believe we can shed some additional light on the nature of the “three evils,” and offer potential solutions to the problems they cause.īy addressing the problematic elements of the dynamics native to the traditional RTS experience, developers can unlock the latent potential of the genre, forging the next generation of hyper-successful and fun games across the competitive and casual spectrum. Loranger stated in his overview, mechanics, strategy, and the social experience are critical elements that define the inherent strengths and challenges of designing a compelling RTS experience. Out of respect for everyone’s time, we will keep this analysis to a relatively high level.Īs Mr. It is our sincere belief that developers, community members, and equity partners can work together, reforging Strategy and bring a new golden age to competitive and casual strategy games. ![]() It is our hope that our work on “IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre” and its prototype mods can help further shed light on the challenges facing RTS and help drive the rebirth of the genre. It excites us to no end that the RTS genre stands poised for a renaissance. We have had the good fortune to work with fellow modders, designers, influencers, and professional players. Our work in the SCII mod community with “The Core,” “One Goal,” “Vanguard,” and “Starbow” has given us the opportunity to make a deep and prolonged study of the genre and we have invested that knowledge into our own RTS title. Few genres compare to real time strategy in regard to iconic strengths, unique challenges, and vast potential. Like all game genres, RTS is subject to evolution, rediscovery, and renewal. It’s true that Real Time Strategy stands at a crossroads. When Chris Loranger released his overview on the state of the RTS genre, we felt compelled to contribute to the ongoing conversation. 7/10 Flex Rating: The board’s directional flex offers a stable and snappy ride.Hello everyone.Sintered Base: Extremely fast and durable.Locally harvested, sustainably sourced wood core.Directional: A more upturned nose helps sit higher in deeper snow, while traction bumps around the edge help in icy conditions, too.Back-seat camber, rocker nose: The upturned nose helps the board float over powder, while the back-seat camber relieves stress on the legs.Traction bumps lining each edge make cruising, carving, and careening through snow a breeze, with a strong, sintered base ensuring that your ride stays smooth and speedy. The back-seat camber and rockered, uplifted nose allows the board to float through deep powder with ease, while the stiff, directional flex provides the board with plenty of powerful pop. Whether your MO is plowing through powder or hurtling down hills, Niche’s Pyre snowboard will keep your slopeside sliding steezy. ![]()
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