If someone asked me for my list of favorite RTS games a year ago, it would go like this: TA CC Generals SC SC FA. - I still play skirmishes on 80km maps w/1000 units. When I found out about PA on a random game search, trying to find something specific I found an article on a foot note on a game Web site. I really didn't believe it and was shocked, excited and skeptical. First I have never heard of Ubernet, and knew of kick starter but was skeptical of it being trustworthy investment tool (for the lack of better words). In my research on Ubernet I got even more excited and couldn't believe that the stars aligned and brought the guys together that made the best RTS games to make another RTS game. And with out the restrictions of a publisher! The only thing that has really held the genre back. Well I am excited. Two months ago I finished building my main PC and put together a modest server to run the game. I just didn't want to be behind once the alpha came out and not be able to play right away. I really only know one other person that is as big of a fan of RTS games as I am, and I bought his a key for PA. We have been playing these games together since TA and Warcraft Orcs and Humans came out (but have been friends longer and played other games. We are old and responsible now with real day jobs. We used to play SC FA that would last hours on end. Now we are lucky to play anything for 30min once a month. I am really interested in how PA will handle jumping in and out of long games. I setup my server just for this sort of thing. I know the details will come out later but until then I would really like to know how I can help with this game. As I mentioned, my time is limited but am willing to put that small amount of time in. My background does include with some game modding and small amounts of programming many years ago. Currently the company I work for has me running the IT department at an automotive plant. I actually lived in Kent for 4 months while working on an EDS contract in Federal Way networking a data center for Weyerhaeuser. WA is a Beautiful State! Very Excited for this game!
Probably the best thing you can do right now is be patient, and spend a lot of time reading on the vast number of threads spawned by the idea of PA. And once the alpha is released, take the time to test the game and fill out bug reports as completely as possible!
That's easy. I just see so many people on here that appear to be contributing already. For the most part it is just talk and speculation. If it's out there I missed it, but is there a location in the backers forum with all confirmed/comments from the "Uber Ones"?
Yes I know about the General Discussion Confirmed features.... I am asking about one for the backers forum... Confirmed features that are not publicly published...
I cut my teeth on the original Command and Conquer... oh, baby! GDI tank rushes! But when a friend of mine in high school showed me this little-known game called Total Annihilation, my mind was blown. I'm looking forward to PA immensely, and will be building a dedicated server for it once the beta comes out. I still fire up TA now and then, and play against co-workers whenever possible.
