Thorondor Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Hi, Berek. Keep in mind you're dealing with a bunch of jaded veterans here at StrategyCore for the most part. Which also tend to just contentedly lurk. It's not so easy to impress this crowd and quite a few are bound to default to 'been there, done that' (not without reason at times). In the RTS segment no doubt many, like me, played everything from golden oldies like the original Warcraft and Warcraft II, Dune II, Dark Colony, Dark Reign, KKND, Total Annihilation, C&C, Ground Control, and more. For instance, when seeing your Goo units form into 'standard' units their design somehow reminded me of a faction from a rather obscure EIDOS Interactive title from 1997, named 'Conquest Earth - First Encounter' in which humans fight the Jovians (you can check out a little preview that talked about them at the time here). As impressions go and stuff of particular interest I'd actually have to single out the environs. They seem to have received a good deal of care and attention, even at this point, which gives the world a good measure of personality, and if terrain is indeed made integral and relevant to gameplay (as hinted by the ambush mechanics and transposing seemingly insurpassable terrain) it can be yet another step towards granting actual character to the game. Other more general observations: - it must be registered that there are really detailed animations on the Beta units and structures. Pretty cool to look at by and large, but note also some evidence of 'moonwalking' on occasion (that sense of units seemingly slipping, not in fact connecting with the terrain beneath them), which you might want to address as it detracts from the tangibility/believability of terrain itself. - for an extremely aggressive faction, the Goo units themselves (if not the larger mother protean forms) are really not giving off that vibe to me for the most part. They are generally rubbery, 'blobby', which I suppose you could say is to be expected or fitting given their supposed 'nano-soup' nature, but that roundish look (with the possible exception of the spidery one with pointy legs) and the fact they seem to move in a rather morose fashion detracts from their intended perception of a faction greatly bent on flexible offense and geared towards striking. In my humble opinion, they need extra 'edge' and menace to transpire because players drawn to that playstyle will want their units to echo that stance of their own. - I give good marks to the UI for both the Human and Beta factions. They're looking good, functional and, just as important, fit their factions. I'm afraid I can't say the same of the Goo UI, though, as it currently has a pasticky feel which actually loooks, well, 'cheap' and somehow dated even, if you pardon my bluntness. My advice, if you care for any, would be to make it fluid/semi-liquid in an encroaching way, not solid. You know, sort of like a substance oozing onto that lower part of the screen. Additionally, I'd have to further deduct points in the Goo's UI for how much the gauges, icons and font outright scream human-made. I could be looking at a car dashboard and see very similar things, which ruins flavour. I do realize some of this is inevitably placeholder stuff, but be mindful you really should rethink and revamp this to elevate it to a higher standard and make it more appealing and in-character for the player. :: That should be quite enough of unflinchingly direct feedback on my behalf for now, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoXTheRoXStaR Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 What game engine is being used in the development of Grey Goo? It looks like Unreal Engine 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 https://www.destructoid.com//ul/275199-/Goo_Screenshot_02-noscale.jpg :: Fresh Grey Goo imagery spotted at Destructoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 https://www.gamereplays.org/community/uploads/post-148533-1400930201.jpg :: GameReplays looks into the Goo side of things in an exclusive interview with Grey Goo devs, Petroglyph Games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berek Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hey guys! We're running another t-shirt giveaway for our forum posters: https://www.greybox.com/greygoo/en/forum/topic/266/ Unfortunately, we still have to keep it within the United States and Canada, but I'm hoping this helps reach some more of you that were interested in the previous giveaway: Let me know if you have any questions! - Berek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 We can now feast our eyes on this cool Grey Goo wallpaper: https://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/d6/52/80/d65280241e6986e5673059b12606c791.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berek Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 AHi, Berek. Keep in mind you're dealing with a bunch of jaded veterans here at StrategyCore for the most part. Which also tend to just contentedly lurk. I'll still try to get you guys in the Beta as early as we can . I really want to know what you think... good or bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoXTheRoXStaR Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Moot point. Beta first, answers later. Jaded indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 :: Petroglyph showing Grey Goo at E3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Thorondor Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/entry_photo_images/10216553/Beta__Screenshot_07.jpg :: Grey Goo imagery spills out onto the web over at Polygon here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 A wallpaper for those whose desktops are covered with icons: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 https://media.pcgamer.com/files/2014/06/Goo_Screenshot_04-610x342.jpg :: PC Gamer's Scott Butterworth previews Grey Goo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 https://www.sidequesting.com/wp-content/uploads/Grey-Goo-Beta_Screenshot_05-610x373.jpg :: SideQuesting's Dalibor Dimovski reports his hands-on impressions of Grey Goo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 https://static.greygoo.com/images/banners/beta-largebanner.png :: As it says on the sign - those interested in participating in the Grey Goo beta can now go ahead and register here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 https://www.gamereplays.org/community/uploads/post-175792-1403339093.jpg :: GameReplays' TRIberiumX puts Grey Goo under the microscope and makes note of several changes E3 footage brought to light here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 https://static.greygoo.com/images/factions/goo/goo-banner.jpg :: Learn of The Goo, agents of chaos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od0dg2mC93c :: Watch this very first Grey Goo 1v1 Beta vs Human match by the developers at Petroglyph! Stay tuned for the Human viewpoint on this match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 https://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/45/d2/49/45d24944de49d8b0399bd72d7c6d3c05.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQPOFAqoZuo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 https://www.petroglyphgames.com/i/main/banners/banner_goo.png :: Grey Goo's three epic units spotted in video found over at Golem.de here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted September 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 :: A "Q&A transcript from last month's gamescom community party" can now be perused here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 https://prankster101.com/wp-content/uploads/Grey-Goo-Goo.jpg :: Prankster101 Productions has an interview with Grey Goo's audio director, Mr. Frank Klepacki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOGlrDkYI-s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIYwbxUXZ_0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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