Behold - ArcMagi is Coming!

[TeeGee]

Hmm, I'd like to have a look at the interface... The display of the battle doesn't make much of a difference to me, the old way was plenty good enough a representation of what was going on.

Actually, the GUI is being redone again at this very moment . We've run through many iterrations before we've found something that's functional but keeps the stuff simple. I might publish some screenies of it once it's done, to see if you like it and to check if it's clear enough.

I take it this burst into flames that replaces Breach is like the destruction spell with poison (damage over time) that can't be blocked?

Nope. It's curse spell that makes your opponent burst in flames whenever you do any damage to him/her (from any source). So it's basically similar to Breach in effect, making all your attacks more powerful. But it's just 'cooler', more rewarding and more strategic -- as you need to connect the attack somehow. Fun combo is using it along with the Dissonance. It makes your enemy receive damage and burn for a while after each spell he/she casts .

And I expect that the poison is no longer among the destruction spells then.

Venomous missile remained unchanged. It worked very well in MAGI and I have no intention of changing stuff that clearly doesn't reaquire changing.

[bovi]

I see, that makes the flame different from poison. Still sounds less useful than breach which worked even when the shield was up. I guess I'll find out how well it works.

[TeeGee]

Still sounds less useful than breach which worked even when the shield was up.

Yeah. To balance that it gives you more damage than using Breach would. So it's more powerful but requires better planning.

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Any idea when we can expect an open beta or tester access? I know you're still working on it, but it would be sweet if we could get in on the production and make a thread with all the feedback we can give you on it. =D

[Torney]

Hi again. I thought I'd drop in and check if there are any news on ArcMAGI. I like the genie concept art and sprite, but would like to know more. Don't you think it's a good time to drop more info at us faithful players?

[Marius]

Hah, for once I'm seeing the excitement from the developers' point of view

I don't really know what to say. Lately, much haven't happened. Maybe I'll have a surprise for you on christmas eve
Then again... maybe not. I'm getting ahead of myself. Don't have high expectations

Anyway, it has been going a little slowly lately. I've been busy with exams at my school, and things are generally standing still. But now that the holidays begin, I hope we can speed up. What you could realistically hope for, is an update early when the new year has begun.

[TeeGee]

Don't you think it's a good time to drop more info at us faithful players?

Hi again . Well, perhaps we could spare some more info. I'll try to do so in the upcoming holidays. I'm sorry we're not giving you more frequent updates. We're all suffering from the lack of free time, and I'm sure that in the end you would prefer us to work on the game instead of talking about it .

Any idea when we can expect an open beta or tester access?

Ha ha, I would like to know that myself . I really can't give any estimates at this point. Mainly because we're progressing at varied pace. Being indies with no set deadlines, we often take the time to rework or improve parts of the game that we feel could be better. And sometimes we simply don't have enough time to work extensively.
The tests will start when we will feel the game is pretty much finished and we can't come with anything better without the external feedback. However, we're sometimes including new people to our closed testers group to bring some fresh opinions to the table. I will keep in mind that you were interested the next time we'll be doing so .

[Bodweiser]

I am back from my week away... back to... holidays! Maaaaaarvellous. I worked my sweet, sweet booty off getting two new battle themes finished before going away and now it's all done. Well, I'll spend a day or two over these Chrsitmas hols to finish off bits and bobs probably and they'll be completed in the new year but all the recording is done anyway.

It's been a very fun process. I'm really quite proud of how the soundtrack is shaping up. The arenas are lush.

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I will keep in mind that you were interested the next time we'll be doing so :).

Thanks a lot =) I'd be glad to give you as much feedback as I can type! Having designed a couple of small games and programs myself I reckon i've got a decent idea of not only what we want as players but also what is reasonable/feasible to ask of you Devs. Hit me up on this email when testing comes around: [EDITED EMAIL]

[TeeGee]

Thanks. I'll most probably contact you when we will be recruiting new testers.

I edited the email data out from your post. I'm the admin of the forums, so I can always get in touch with you, and I wanted to spare you the joys of spambots finding your email address . I hope you don't mind.

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That's ok :) It's not my main email address obviously, but this will make your message easier to find :P