Formata
Naval Gameplay Test (Video)
Ram Effect
Watch more screenshots of full drowning on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/NezonProduction/status/926369639654928384
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Thank you for staying with us. The update comes this month!
Naval Test
https://youtu.be/4vLmZf32ydk
Trireme has two sides of paddles. Each side can row forward, row back or not row. Player controls both sides with arrows on keyboard.
Also, there is a ramp, wich computes its position using locations of two boats.
There is still a lot of work ahead. Thank you for your support.
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Anniversary! And discount for you.
Now I want to tell you the story of Formata.
My name is Maxim Eltsov and I am from Russia. Just one year ago I had to start my graduate work in a university. Also, I wanted to make a game of my dream.
To make it all real I had to persuade my supervisor to allow me to combine these things.
So, I made a concept and came with it to my supervisor. And.. he was ecstatic! Then he approved my theme of the graduate work and I was able to develop Formata further. This happened one year ago. So, today I want to note this significant event, therefore Formata will take part in Weeklong Deal for 10/09!
One year ago the concept looked like this:
https://youtu.be/-0fsQ_Cvjpg
All stages of the development you can see in this YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1wjUcX4eEq3-aZiQnlq1r37KHojJjUMo
Also I want to inform you, that the Contest of signs is finished. We have three winners who found all the signs! It was amazing!
The new little update is on. It includes some optimizations.
Now we works hard on campaign. This big update will come soon. When it's done, also you're going to get Steam Achievements.
Stay with us and enjoy Formata :)
v.0.9.6 + Contest!
Contest Rules
In this update I hid my sign on each map (8 maps = 8 signs). It's a white graffiti "Nezon" which can be placed on walls or other objects.
(!) This graffiti will disappear if you play with 'Global Vision' or 'Free camera'. So, to find them you have to start a match without this bonuses. So, you can find the sign only controlling a character with third person mode.
Do this steps to participate:
1. Find all signs and take screenshots of them all (8) .
2. Place these screenshots on your Steam account.
3. Put this description under each screenshot:
"Formata contest: *link on this page*"
4. Email me (nezon@mail.ru) with a subject "Formata Contest" and with a message with a link on your Steam account.
Pay attention, your account has to be open, so I can see your screenshots.
When the next update is come, I'll send all keys for all winners using email response. The number of winners is unlimited. The contest will finish with the next update. Hurry to participate. Good luck :)
Update List
- The bug when engineer does not react on the orders was fixed.
- AI squad decision system was improved. So, your AI opponent now controls his troops much more better.
- Bot character personal AI was improved. Now, they choose formation position better. Also, they run away from the battle (to heal themselves) better way.
- Some maps were balanced (economics).
- Some standard's stats were balanced.
- Some unit's stats were balanced (shields and weapons).
- The new map was added. Its name is "The Edge of Narbonensis".
Thank you for staying with us!
Enjoy Formata and wait for the next updates.
New Fixes in v.0.9.5 + Tutorial
1. The multiplayer bug when some players had 'NoName' nickname and can not play was fixed.
2. The bug with archers, when they do not go upstairs on the wall during a siege was fixed.
3. Now units do not get stuck in the gates.
4. Music volume now is in options menu and saves changes forever (not only during the match).
5. Options menu now can be opened right during the match.
6. Escape button will not pause the game in multiplayer mode.
7. Controls menu widget was fixed.
Also, we've made a new tutorial video. Please watch it on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/52IQ1dcF3NY
Thank you for your support! Try new fixes and continue help us with your feedback :)
The Multiplayer Update - v.0.9.5
Multiplayer
Now you can play Formata with your friends. Slay them or coopirate with them to dominate together. Play 1vs1, 2vs2, 1vs1vs1, or even 10vs10, maybe?!
Your friend can lead the first squad and then you will lead the second one. One of you may be engaged in reconnaissance, and the other at this time will take over the seizure of the territories. You can ambush the enemy and surround him from two sides. Feel free to create your own team strategy.
*Multiplayer may include some issues, so we extremely need your feedback to improve it in the next versions.
Gameplay
- Squads
Now you can divide troops into squads. In strategy map mode select one unit and press '1'-'5' to change his squad. If you press '1'-'5'+Ctrl, the unit will gather all units around in his squad. Different squads do not follow each other.
In 3rd persone mode press '1'-'5' to change your squad. Then press 'F' to gather units with your squad or press 'G' to gather all units around and set them in your squad. Engineers have no squads.
- Custom match
Now you can choose the map, factions, teams and starting spots in the lobby. Also you can change other game settings there, such as Increased Gold, Global Vision, Free Camera and AI Handicap.
- Fog of war
There is no real fog, but now you can not see enemy troops in strategy map mode, if they are too far from your army. Also, you will know nothing about teams net worth. So, this makes matches more and more interesting. You can switch this option off by using Global Vision setting.
Coliseum Update - v.0.9.3
https://youtu.be/A2Vi2HHz90w
List of changes:
- Spanish language
- Motion Blur option
- First Person View(press 'C')
- Numbers on Resource Pillar in strategy map mode mean how many resource units it gives each 5 seconds
- A new map with many unique features!
- Formation become better after some AI fixes
- Some standard characteristics were balanced
- Engineers do not run from side to side now
- The Nile River map was improved
- Now the game uses UE 4.15.0
Thermopylae - How to win
The Second Update
With this update we've added two more languages in options menu. There are Chinese and German translations.
Also, now
- Formata has some in-game hints. You can see them while loading.
- There is an option to invert mouse
- There is a new additional MAP
- Bug with Player's engineers, when they stand and do nothing, is fixed
- Player does not need to hold RMB to block. Now, block switches by pressing.
- Also, shield goes up automaticly, when unit attacks
- Sprint removes block
- Bug, when Player's infantry goes somewhere without commands in strategy map mode, is fixed
Thank you!
Enjoy Formata!
We keep working hard.