Dom3: Expansion Pack

[hEad]

Given the supreme support the dev's give this game, one could easily say that it gets them regularly. But what about if there was a paid for expansion pack?

I know it's abit like wondering what you would do if you happened into a considerable sum of cash, but what are some of the things people would want in an expansion, especially players who have been with the game from its earliest days, In what way could the game be made better?

Or better yet, given its evolution, where could the game go? What could it become? What type of reasonable changes could be introduced to enhance Dom3 up a couple of notches?

Remember, the limitation is it’s an expansion, not a completely new rewrite.

And of course, who would part with the $'s for a copy? What type of advanced sales are we looking at here? Could an expansion pack be a realistic prospect for the developers considering the shot of cold cash on standby, ready to support the endeavour? You know uncertain economic times, the need to seriously examine all potential income streams; wife wants a new diamond, all the usual and numerous expenses...

Is this remotely feasible?

[llamabeast]

I believe it is not feasible, because:

a) The devs have repeatedly expressed their lack of interest in money.

b) The numerous patches have already easily constituted an expansion pack's worth. If the devs feel the enthusiasm to add more they seem likely to just do so for free.

c) They are currently working on a different (mysterious) game, apparently.

[hEad]

well there you go then... but for the sake of indulgence, where could a game like Dom3 be taken too? I play it and think, apart from an UI update, how could it possibly be improved?

[MaxWilson]

Originally Posted by llamabeast

c) They are currently working on a different (mysterious) game, apparently.

Has KO ever said that it's a game? IIRC he's only ever mentioned Illwinter's current "project". For all I know it could be a rocket-powered go-cart.

-Max

[MaxWilson]

Originally Posted by hEad

well there you go then... but for the sake of indulgence, where could a game like Dom3 be taken too? I play it and think, apart from an UI update, how could it possibly be improved?

I think by definition you're pretty much talking about a Dom4, since what we get from patches already is about as much as you could reasonably expect from an expansion pack. (Improved site searching algorithms, bigger unit limits, new nations, new spells.)

Search for one of the Dom4 wishlist threads and do some thread necromancy.

-Max

[Burnsaber]

Originally Posted by MaxWilson

For all I know it could be a rocket-powered go-cart.
-Max

That would be more awesome than mere words could ever describe.

[Tichy]

Do you think they'll do digital downloads for the go-cart?

[Edi]

It's running into engine architecture limitations in nearly every single category of features, so the only thing that could substantially change things and add significantly more stuff is rewriting the whole thing from the ground up.

[Omnirizon]

me: I heard they were working on an MMORPG

someone else in the crowd: and it's 20 feet tall!!

yet another person: with multiple heads!!!

an old scruffy sailor looking guy: turn a man to stone it will.

[hEad]

Originally Posted by Edi

It's running into engine architecture limitations in nearly every single category of features, so the only thing that could substantially change things and add significantly more stuff is rewriting the whole thing from the ground up.

And nothing deserves it more I reckon. Hopefully one day, there will be a window of enthusiasm for the project...

However, if they were to get into the business of say, skateboard sized remote controlled rocket boats fitted with two belt fed paint ball guns - products designed to ably clear beaches of unwanter surfers or other annoying recreational water enthusiasts, i just may be able to wait for it myself!