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Reply to Low graphical performance over various 3D objects from the map in WOM Support Elemental Forums

@dr_fishy: if you look at what actually is going on, by monitoring GPU and CPU usage, you'll see that CPU power is the MAIN factor in all of this. Elemental is clearly underutilizing GPUs, and hammering the CPU.

Reply to The AI Can cheat! (okay no not really but still) in WOM Support Elemental Forums

Yeah I just played a big game too, and Kraxis steamrolled EVERYONE with a gigantic army. It was like 50 turns into the game, and he'd city spammed AND gone into huge debt. I quit. there was no hope.

Reply to Drama Cleansing Thread in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

85K in sales - and that wasn't good enough? What did you guys expect? Good lord, SC2 sold 90K last week, worldwide, 60K domestic. but that's SC2. What did you expect for this game? How many returns have there been then? What would it have taken to keep on the 2nd team? :(

Reply to Any truth to the rumor on shacknews? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

I'm with tevans. things don't really add up. i don't feel like the "honesty" is 100% honest anymore.

Reply to Gamespot Review is Up in War of Magic Elemental Forums

IMO the game is a 5, at 1.07. It's thin in a LOT of ways. The AI is weak/stupid. They at times still seem unbounded by resources. It's generally glitchy. Lots of little bugs, UI needs improvements. If you put MP on the box - you'd better have it up and running sooner than 2 weeks. They dug that hole. I think it's a 5, and before today I was a big SD fan. I can see how it would get a 4. So, so sad. :(

Reply to I support Stardock, the devs and Brad Wardell! in War of Magic Elemental Forums

SD lost me as a fan tonight. :( They're just another company to me now. And that makes me sad.

Reply to Any truth to the rumor on shacknews? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Mr. Wardell needs to read his own words EVERY day for a while. http://draginol.joeuser.com/article/375275/Pride_is_the_enemy_of_success He's proud, I know, to have his name on Destiny's Embers. He's proud to have a published book. Built on the world of Elemental. He was proud of where Elemental was on Day 0. Too proud. And now others will pay. Brad lost his way

Reply to Any truth to the rumor on shacknews? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

I'm upset about this. I did everything right. I pre-ordered. I told people to be patient. I played the game. I enjoyed it the best I could. I posted bug reports. I told people to be patient, SD would make it right. It will be an awesome game. While playing today, I heard about the layoffs. Now I just feel icky. I don't want to play anymore tonight. :( I stuck with SD through this, I supported them, I fough

Reply to Low graphical performance over various 3D objects from the map in WOM Support Elemental Forums

[quote who="nocomp22" reply="409" id="2757469"] I'm still waiting for my 100% refund. Elemental came out ~2.5 weeks ago. [/quote] 2 weeks. officially, 1.5 - at least be honest.

[1.07][Bug]Tactical Unit Placement in WOM Support Elemental Forums

I was attacked in my own city. I had quite a few units - one was placed behind the windmill/farmhouse in the corner of the map. They were unable to exit the corner.

[1.07][Bug][OOM Crash]Windows Vista 32bit + ATI Radeon HD4850 + Caravan unable to find a trade city in WOM Support Elemental Forums

debug.err http://pastebin.com/FhucaGir dmp file http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10662510/Elemental1_07-2010-09-04T14-49-55-613.dmp

[1.07][Bug]Teleporting off a ship in WOM Support Elemental Forums

I teleported off a transport ship. After hitting next turn, my army was placed back on the transport.

Reply to Boots & Greaves use the same slot? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

...so my hero has to go barefoot if there's greaves involved? are there magic lowtop shoes that i've missed?

Boots & Greaves use the same slot? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Seems wrong to me. Anyone else notice this?

Reply to Elemental: v1.07 Update in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

Anyone want to complain that not enough is getting done now? or that the master list will take "years" as i saw one commenter say? :P stardock will get it done. *I* have faith. its been just over a week and they knocked out some SERIOUS fixes. awesome. 1.07 is running MUCH smoother on my system, and no crashing for me so far. Thanks! Can't wait to see where this game goes. :)

Reply to Elemental: v1.07 Update in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

Thanks SD!! Can't wait for the next! Is there any patch cycle plans for the master list? once a week, once every 10 days, etc?

Reply to Elemental: The Master List in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

happened to me too, static--9. :(

Reply to Unable to build anything in capital city in WOM Support Elemental Forums

also, there is a limit to the # of buildings you can have. cities can't build all buildings, the limit is lower. this is not a bug, this is game design. you are expected to have your cities specialize.

Reply to Elemental: The Master List in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

[quote who="Bonniegrey" reply="278" id="2751511"]I would prefer to just get my 50 bucks back. This thread clearly demonstrates that Stardock's ambition exceeds it's current level of talent. This 'project' is a major quagmire and I, for one, don't intend to hang around hoping they address issues in a timely fashion.Flame away fanbois. See how far you get in your careers if you charge AAA rates for inferior and broken products. [/quote] bye. can i have your stuff?</

Reply to Elemental: The Master List in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

[quote who="TheProgress" reply="144" id="2749438"]Late game Slowdown!!!! I see you're addressing some of the performance issues - that's good to hear, BUT WHAT ABOUT THIS: https://forums.elementalgame.com/391334/page/15 The terrible performance that many of us are getting has nothing to do with the late-game but happens any time the camera is over a city. People have been saying that their video cards are not being properly used etc. Any word on this issue?[/quote]

Reply to Elemental: The Master List in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

[quote who="jackthemayor" reply="126" id="2749260"]dood that is one long list. hope you are planing on supporting this one for a while as i imagine its going to take at least a couple of months to fix all that. no worries though cause the 4x games are the type i really like to pick up and play on and off. I think master of orion 2 and sins were like the only 2 i would play for hours on end.[/quote] In case anyone else is unawares - and if i'm wrong, someone let me know - the entire st

Reply to Elemental: The Master List in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

[quote who="Rath3130" reply="100" id="2749076"]Then we have the marriage system in of itself..I find it to be extremely limiting to only being able to marry off your children to other factions. While I enjoy the idea and I can certainly see the benefits of using such a method for political gain/stability..I believe you should be able to have your sons/daughters marry champions within your own faction. [/quote] I agree with the non-quoted points, but DEFINITEL

Reply to Elemental: The Master List in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

I would love some enhancement of the dynasty system. would make epic sized maps extremely interesting, as long as sovereign aging->death is included. Consolidate through heirs.

Reply to Low graphical performance over various 3D objects from the map in WOM Support Elemental Forums

OK so there's the big update post. can we stop the histrionics now? this is issue #1.

Reply to Elemental: The Master List in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

Suggestion/Feature Request: Please show us how far a unit can go in one turn (green/yellow icon maybe), and when i click a destination, show how many turns it will take for them to walk there.