Comments - Xaeus

Glad to see you back from the void! I've been wishing the best for this mod and your RL even more so. Just a quick question: will there still be a General's Challenge Mode? If so, will all factions be compatible to both play as and fight with in said mode? You have my vote for MOTY either way. Really glad all is well with you.

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the REPUBLIC for which it stands....." A common misconception made even by the general populace of the USA is that the country is a democracy, when in reality, it is a Constitutional Republic. The founding principles that led this country to freedom and guided it to prosperity were conceived by people who actually believed that what they were doing was right and in the best interest of the people.

Not at all like what they have today where their leaders are self-serving and not servant minded. They seek the greatness of personality and not the determined effort of doing what is right whether in the face of adversity and trial or even in times of calm and peace.

This my friends is the difference between the Republic that America was founded as and the "Democracy" that America has become.

I can't remember right off who said it, but a wise philosopher once stated that all democracies are doomed to fail. And in keeping with that thought, I see trouble arising here in the west.....

Sorry, probably posted this in the wrong group.

It's refreshing to see someone who is knowledgeable in such subjects and yet harbors no ill will on those who do not have the capacity to understand such things. Sir, you have my support. Also, on another note, thank you for being part of the nation of Israel, one of the best allies that America has had the pleasure of working with. I apologize on behalf of all moddb users that have blinders on that only let them see through Anti-Semitic lenses. Though I am not a Jew, I don't believe it is right to hold unjust prejudices against any peoples. Your comments on the muslims, however, are not unjust seeing as how they prove their hatred for everyone (including themselves) on a daily basis. Yet, I find myself in a position where I, by default, embrace everyone. No matter their race, color, sex, religion, nationality, education, age, ethnicity, and disposition. That is, until they give me a reason not to value them. Anyways, I am wishing you the best despite the obvious signs that you are being assaulted for the mere fact that you are who you are.

Does CNC3 need to be fully patched in order for this mod to work?

Name seems a bit out of place for the role of this unit. The name archangel would imply a unit that is both superior in leadership as well as power. An archangel wouldn't stay in a base building things, it would be leading the assault on the enemy position. Just an opinion mind you, but it looks fantastic.
On another subject, I've only seen 2 updates in more than a month this being one of them. I realize that a lot must be happening in your personal life, but please don't let the mod die. You have come too far to stop. I can only imagine what must be going on in your part of the world currently... best of luck :)

Well, I figured that part :/ I meant as to whether it would be a structure or a unit. If a structure, what kind & same for unit, what kind...

To which part specifically?

I would also guess there to be a sphinx involved with this faction at some point. Either a tech building or superweapon if a structure. If not, then an epic unit of some sort.

Can't wait to find out what their superweapon will be...

Fair enough. Well, keep up the good work. This is definitely the most promising mod for zero hour on moddb.

Unfortunately, I do not have their scripts :( and I don't have any real technical skills to offer (I'm a Storyboard developer, not a computer/videogame programmer/designer etc.), but if I get my hands on 'em you'll be the first person to know! :) Also, I think that would be a good idea to vice versa the rebels ai with the egyptians because this egypt faction looks awesome! P.S. I see that you mentioned a "story". This leads me to a few new questions: I assume that this means there will be a campaign mode? If so, what factions will have it. It be amazing, time consuming but amazing, if you were able to make campaigns for all of the factions. Another quick question which I'm pretty sure I know what your answer will be: For the campaigns you already have in mind, if any, what storyline are they going to follow? P.S.S If you need a story theorizer, currently I have some spare time...

I'm just thinking, it sounds as if the Rebel Forces Faction would be too similar to the GLA and there still isn't any information that you've released regarding the Theodores as of yet correct? So, in my narrow way of thinking, wouldn't it be better to get rid of those 2 factions and keep the other 15. That way it would be possible to play as OR against every possible faction. Also, something I don't quite understand, the Rebel Forces, Theodores, Global Confederation, CABAL, The Forgotten, and Yuri are completely new factions based on C&C Generals Zero Hour capabilities so the ai for said factions would have to be created anew, or a least revamped, so why if you can code those new factions can you not fully code the Terrans and Egyptians? I'm not trying to be difficult, but these are honest questions that have risen in my mind so please forgive me for the constant questions and grilling. I just think fighting as AND against the Egyptians/Terrans would be achieving a very high level of fun and re-playability.

If the ai can only support 15 factions does that mean 2 of the factions you won't be able to fight against a computer opponent. Because if my counting is correct you now have 17 factions planned: 1.USA 2.GLA 3.China 4.GDI 5.Nod 6.CABAL 7.Scrin 8.The Forgotten 9.Allies 10.Soviets 11.Yuri 12.Empire of the Rising Sun 13.Global Confederation 14.Rebel Forces 15.Theodores 16.Terrans 17.Empire of Shifting Sand. And it would be very agitating and disappointing if there were forces that I couldn't crush beneath my treads in skirmishes... Afterall, this is command & CONQUER. Though to be perfectly honest, I am awe struck at what has been accomplished thus far and I hope The Vortex will only continue to exceed my megalithic expectations!

I'm curious, how many factions can the game support? With the addition of this Empire of Shifting Sand, doesn't that bring the total number of sides up to 17? Also, if the engine can support that many different teams would it also be possible to increase the maximum number of players allowed per map (Example: a map that allows up to 10 or 12 players instead of 8)? BTW, I am loving what I see with this new faction! Keep up the great work!

The only thing I can think of that would make this better...Yuri's forces as a playable faction. I realize that only two teams can be placed on a single map with the w3d engine, though i'm curious, would it be possible to have maps that are not only Soviets vs Allies but also maps where it's Soviets vs Yuri or Allies vs Yuri? :/

I'm constantly amazed by what you have done with the sage engine... Where and how did you learn to mod like this?!? The work for this mod that you have done so far is most impressive! I imagine it must have taken years to get this good at modding. Anyways, I'm a big fan of this mod and I hope that you get to finish it quickly and efficiently! Just one other question, and this goes for all quality modders, Do you pursue employment in game design or game development as well as making free mods? I would think that work like this is worthy to be rewarded monetarily.

Are the SC sides still scheduled to be in this mod or has blizzard shut you down on that? Also, keep up the great work! I think that this mod has a lot of potential.

Are the Scrin going to have as many units as GDI and/or Nod?

A good idea for a map to go with this mod would be a Global Domination map. Just a thought for you consideration.

Will there be any lightsaber wielding units?

Will this be replacing the obelisk of light?