Gamma Livestream Question Thread

Amigad Hover Commander?!

when can we have a metal deathstar? i like asplotions

I love this picture. Why is there no button for "love"?

Because the forum couldn't handle it.

Will gamma stage be the last testing phase before final release?

Do you guys love me?

I'm wondering how you feel about resource balance in the game. Is it done or are there more changes to economy coming (like the change to MEX cost and commander storage).

I ask because my impression is that currently energy is the limiting factor and metal is in abundance. If i look at most people's build orders (i don't play very much atm but i try to keep up watching competitions) the key point seems to be to cram out as much energy plants as possible to make use of all their metal. Is this intended or can we expect changes?

Also i'm curious about the changes to the system editor and i hope someday there will be some sort of map editor so we can build our own planets and really customize them for all the different game styles this game allows.

Thanks for a great game, looking forward to the upcoming patch! Keep up the good work!

I do! Kiwi is among my top 27 favorite fruits.

In total annihilation you have unknown terrains, that blackness that you need to scout first. I kinda like the idea of unknown terrain in stead of all known planets. I do understand that it is hard to implement this with planets, because when you zoom out and see only blackness would be weird. Will this be in PA in some way?

Where is the third faction? We had polls on names and symbol a few months ago and no word since then.

We all know the real question...

When can we expect Rho phase?

What kind of metrics and measurements do you have access to/use in terms of unit usage? Can you see breakdowns of what the most built unit is, what is getting the most kills, what is being killed the most, and similar statistics? Possibly on both a per unit and per metal basis?

As part of the package of social features you're rolling out over the course of Gamma, can we expect in-game clan support à la Planetside 2's Outfit system (but a bit better )?

There's a decent thread in the balance discussion about disallowing air to be built on planetary bodies without atmosphere, namely small moons and asteroids similar to how naval can't be built without water and ground only on land. The reasoning is that it makes battles more frantic over potential game enders and a niche use for things like the scout vehicle. Have you guys considered that sort drastic shift to the gameplay, and if not, what are you thoughts?

Ok, let's address the elephant in the room here.

Why are there no giant sandworms on desert planets!?

Compared to units they are too tiny to see.

I don't buy that.

Are you guys(Uber) planning on implementing the ability for custom color schemes such as choosing primary color then secondary color. and also i have the idea for custom unit camouflage schemes would be awesome to see a commander in maybe... what woodland camo. and would help when units are radar blind and players won't be able to see the units hide between trees or rocks in different biomes. And also custom emblems on units too.

Basically the question is: "Any customization of unit coloration such as solid colors, camouflage, and emblems?"

You can customise the primary and secondary colours right now.