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The Kraxis

September 21, 2010 1:24:08 PM from Elemental ForumsElemental Forums

I have a suggestion or inquiry with the Kraxis.  I didn't notice while playing against them, but I did when I played as the Kraxis.  I think the Kraxis should a mixture of Kingdoms and Empire.  I am not sure how to do this.  Perhaps mix the tech research tree.  My suggestion would be something like this.

 

Civilization (Kingdom)----build the buildings and structures of the Kingdoms

Conquest (Empire)----To exist with the other Fallen races they should progress their warfare the same way

Sorcery or Magic (either)----I think this one could go either way

Domination (Empire)----Kraxis aren't really into adventure as much as just taking things over

Diplomacy (Kingdom)----possible build treaties the same way as the men before them

 

It shows that they aren't truly a Fallen race and I think this would add an interesting mix and add a little more depth.

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Reply #1 September 21, 2010 1:55:59 PM
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The problem with this idea is balancing. You might not realize this, but the Kingdom/Empire technology trees are actually designed to work together. One branch usually fills in for another. If you just split them apart and throw them up against one another randomly, the end result is usually broken (too powerful or too weak).

 

Take for example, food production. Kingdom can spawn food with adventuring, but only has one caravan per city. If you were to mix and match like your suggestion, Kraxis would end up not being able to spawn food, and not having as many caravans to generate said food. This is not to mention how the two faction distribute their food bonus buildings in their tech trees.

 

 

You'd be better off making an entire new tree for Kraxis (which you essentially end up doing anyways).

 

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Reply #2 September 21, 2010 2:25:51 PM
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I would be for a completely different tree.  I think they are a unique faction, not Fallen and not a Kingdom.

 

Balancing notion is irrelevant to me.  I think too much emphasis is put on that anyway.

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Reply #3 September 21, 2010 2:33:48 PM
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In that case, all you have to do is copy one of the tech tree, switch the techs around and then link the new tech tree to Kraxis. Not too difficult. Doubt it would be put in the core game though.

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Reply #4 September 21, 2010 8:40:49 PM
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Quoting Kalin,
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In that case, all you have to do is copy one of the tech tree, switch the techs around and then link the new tech tree to Kraxis. Not too difficult. Doubt it would be put in the core game though.

I know, the Kraxis just don't feel right being a completely "Fallen" Empire.  A little mix for them seems more fitting.

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