Supreme Ruler 2010 - Page 2

George Geczy · February 18, 2004, 02:20

Just a quick note, Strategy First (our publisher) indicate that the applications and acceptance for the Supreme Ruler 2010 Open Beta is still, well, "open"...

They've been approving applicants and still have a backlog of a few hundred to go through; however, "interested" testers are particularly desired, and so I thought this forum might be a particularly good source of such folks. (There ARE strategy game enthusiasts here, right?

) (Yes, that was a joke, before anyone attacks me!)

I think the signup page was already mentioned in this thread, but just to be sure, here is the link:

www.strategyfirst.com/beta

(Wouldn't hurt to also mention in your application that you're a member of the Apolyton forum.)

-- George.

- Lead Programmer, BattleGoat Studios
- www.supremeruler2010.com

George Geczy · March 17, 2004, 05:13

A quick news item...

The latest 'Developer Diary' for Supreme Ruler 2010 has been posted on the wargamer.com site, at:

http://www.wargamer.com/articles/sup...Fdevdiary%5F2/

We've also had a few news updates on our own site:

www.supremeruler2010.com

That's all for now,

-- George.

- Lead Programmer, BattleGoat Studios

Space05us · March 17, 2004, 15:01

thanks for the update

George Geczy · April 7, 2004, 12:59

Latest Supreme Ruler 2010 updates:

We've had game previews posted this week at two online gaming news sites:

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/...w_6092989.html

www.gamezone.com/gzreviews/p18526_02.htm

Both reviewers have given the game a 'hands on' test, and the previews are pretty good.

-- George.

-- George Geczy, Lead Programmer, BattleGoat Studios

lord of the mark · April 8, 2004, 16:44

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Originally posted by Space05us

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George Geczy, Lead Programmer, BattleGoat Studios

the fact that the man bothers to stop by and speak with us makes him holy, I must buy this game now regardless of flaws. and no Im not being sarcastic

Its good that hes here, but i wouldnt get that wild about it, i mean we've had Brian Reynolds on here in the past.

Az · April 8, 2004, 17:07

Looks sweet, guys. It looks like the more indepth game in the style of Global conquest that I always wanted.

So will we have culture, and religion, as well? This can add a nice spin.

Az · April 8, 2004, 17:16

oh and another couple of notes/questions:

- don't get too obsessed about the graphics. They're fine.
- will this include the entire world as a single game?

- will it be easily moddable? ( VERY IMPORTANT ).

if you make it easily moddable, you'll be the greatest guys, ever. Just imagine, similar games, but in the ancient eras.

George Geczy · April 8, 2004, 20:50

We do simulate some elements of culture and religion. For example, religion is used to determine 'compatibility' between regions in terms of co-operation, especially in cases of alliances, conquest and occupation. Australia and New Zealand, even Russian and Ukraine, would be relatively compatible; Israel occupying Egypt would likely not work all that well.

These factors tie in to our Civilian Approval and Civilian Loyalty models.

Regarding Mod-ability, we are definitely supporting the user MODs. All major elements (maps, equipment list, tech tree, etc) can be MOD'd. Due to the amount of data we simulate and the number of files and data-relationships involved, doing a 'full MOD' (ie a different era) would be a lot of work, but it is certainly possible. In general, though, Supreme Ruler 2010 is tuned towards the 'modern era', by that I mean WWI and onwards.

Most of the scenarios in SR2010 play as a Campaign system (start in a small region, work your way up), however a full 'world map' scenario will also be included for play on its own. It's a big map, though!

-- George.

- George Geczy, Lead Programmer, BattleGoat Studios.

Az · April 9, 2004, 03:41

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We do simulate some elements of culture and religion. For example, religion is used to determine 'compatibility' between regions in terms of co-operation, especially in cases of alliances, conquest and occupation. Australia and New Zealand, even Russian and Ukraine, would be relatively compatible; Israel occupying Egypt would likely not work all that well.

These factors tie in to our Civilian Approval and Civilian Loyalty models.

I'd recommend including an option to convert, and different socio-economical models, as well, though.

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Regarding Mod-ability, we are definitely supporting the user MODs. All major elements (maps, equipment list, tech tree, etc) can be MOD'd. Due to the amount of data we simulate and the number of files and data-relationships involved, doing a 'full MOD' (ie a different era) would be a lot of work, but it is certainly possible. In general, though, Supreme Ruler 2010 is tuned towards the 'modern era', by that I mean WWI and onwards

again,

. You'd be amazed at what the folks here can do if they want to.

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Most of the scenarios in SR2010 play as a Campaign system (start in a small region, work your way up), however a full 'world map' scenario will also be included for play on its own. It's a big map, though!

This is very good, and I can wait to see this. 'big map'? If this game ran on a PII-400, at one point, I think we'll do ok.

Space05us · April 9, 2004, 05:53

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Its good that hes here, but i wouldnt get that wild about it, i mean we've had Brian Reynolds on here in the past.

I was being sarcastic

But because he does bother to drop by and give updates I will give more consideration to buying this game.

lord of the mark · April 9, 2004, 13:57

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Originally posted by Space05us

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Its good that hes here, but i wouldnt get that wild about it, i mean we've had Brian Reynolds on here in the past.

I was being sarcastic

But because he does bother to drop by and give updates I will give more consideration to buying this game.

Oops, i guess i should have realized that

SDNWTN

Az · April 9, 2004, 14:35

lotm, did you get my PM? do you play "lost in translation"?

Space05us · April 9, 2004, 18:09

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Oops, i guess i should have realized that

SDNWTN

SDWTN?

George Geczy · April 13, 2004, 16:16

Another preview of Supreme Ruler 2010 has been posted, this time by ign.com:

http://pc.ign.com/articles/505/505962p1.html

It's a good read...

-- George.

- Lead Programmer, BattleGoat Studios.

SirOsis · April 13, 2004, 16:48

Looks interesting. Definately a game I'm going to watch.

Are there going to be BattleGoat units? Fear the goat!

George Geczy · April 13, 2004, 17:16

I don't believe we are going to include actual battle-goats as a unit

However, in the list of 'politically incorrect' units we have already decided against:

- "Partisan Minesweepers" (no equipment required)

- The "Australian Rabid Dingo Pack"

- The "Combat Swimmer" (apparently a real occupation, it just sounded a bit too strange - as in "Captian, look out, a pack of Combat Swimmers are approaching!")

- The "Poutine Launcher" (considered a Weapon of Mass Destruction in Quebec)

-- George.

lord of the mark · April 14, 2004, 10:16

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Originally posted by Space05us

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Oops, i guess i should have realized that

SDNWTN

SDWTN?

Sarcasm does not work on the net.

lord of the mark · April 14, 2004, 10:20

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Originally posted by Azazel
lotm, did you get my PM? do you play "lost in translation"?

i havent been following it, no. I just looked at your text. Oy, thats long for me, and without nekudot. It'll take a while for me even to make a garbled translation, and i may have to check the Lost in trans thread to get a better idea of what people are doing. Hope the thread isnt waiting for me.

George Geczy · April 15, 2004, 22:04

Another preview of Supreme Ruler 2010 posted today...

From GameSpy:

http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/supreme-rul.../505879p1.html

Not a very detailed preview, but a general overview. A few factual omissions in this one, for example:

- Multiplayer is fully functional in our Preview and Beta versions - we wanted to make sure that Multiplayer was implemented very early in the design cycle, so that it would be stable and reliable (as well as assisting us with ongoing play balancing).

- Cabinet/Advisors are more integrated than the preview implies - any department can be set to full 'cabinet control' to avoid micromanagement.

-- George.

- Lead Programmer, BattleGoat Studios.

Cookie Monster · April 16, 2004, 08:28

Check out www.wargamer.com preview of the game. Looks good guys!

when is this game due out anyway?

George Geczy · April 20, 2004, 20:38

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Originally posted by Cookie Monster
Check out www.wargamer.com preview of the game. Looks good guys!

when is this game due out anyway?

Yes, the Wargamer preview is a nice one, they've gone in to a bit more detail than most....

A direct link to the preview itself is:
http://www.wargamer.com/reviews/supreme_ruler_preview/

One of the quotes from this preview that I like:
Supreme Ruler 2010 has my nomination for "Most Ambitious Strategy Game of All Time".

As far as the release date, since the beginning of the year we've been reviewing development with our publisher, Strategy First, and the release date has been set to late 3rd Quarter 2004. In general we're aiming for a street date of early September, and we're hoping to have a "worldwide" release at the same time.

We've always said we won't release "until it's ready", however the current beta test version is extremely stable, Multiplayer has been working well, and other elements (finishing the Scenarios) are also on track. So it looks good for September.

-- George.

- George Geczy, Lead Programmer, BattleGoat Stuidos.

General Ludd · April 20, 2004, 21:23

heh, I'm wishing I signed up for the beta now.

Trifna · April 21, 2004, 02:27

It's not too late Ludd. Go to the forums (www.bgforums.com) in the beta discussion section and you'll see.

George Geczy · May 1, 2004, 01:10

Another preview of Supreme Ruler 2010 has been posted... a pretty good overview:

http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=17568

Has a bunch of good quotes, this is one of my favourites from the article:

"Games like this are exactly the games that EA and Microsoft are incapable of pulling off because they lack the guts."

-- George.

- George Geczy, Lead Programmer, BattleGoat Studios