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[Makarov Cubone]

That could work very well.
Maybe even transitioning into an late game "bio-science" division where you can mutate/regrow body parts, giving like crab claws as offensive melee weapons or something like that.
(Maybe one of the human subfaction is a fan of using mutation and when you "side" with them u unlock the mutate ability but disgust other human factions)

Not sure about anything regarding limb damage, but the latter already seems to be pretty likely.

It sounds like that's the deal with the Disciples of Anu faction. The option to use mutations definitely makes sense as a reward for siding with them. Their brief description mentions how they use mutations, and if they make good on the 4X elements, it'd make sense for the remaining factions to become hostile towards you, either for siding with them, or for embracing their mutation practices.

 

[Khoryos]

I just chucked in for a collector's edition - I've been following this game for a while, glad to see it's actually progressing now. There was a while where it looked like vaporware, which I guess is thematically appropriate.

 

[HashtagLapsed]

Holy shit. This looks like a dream game for me.

 

[Mdk7]

Looks so fucking cool.
Too bad I am not a PC player.

 

[JasonUresti]

Lovecraft wrote plenty of stories where people fight back and even win against his monsters.

 

[Purkake4]

Lovecraft wrote plenty of stories where people fight back and even win against his monsters.

The idea is that even if you win, it's meaningless. Ignorance is the only shelter from the unknown.

 

[F!ReW!Re]

Not sure about anything regarding limb damage, but the latter already seems to be pretty likely.

It sounds like that's the deal with the Disciples of Anu faction. The option to use mutations definitely makes sense as a reward for siding with them. Their brief description mentions how they use mutations, and if they make good on the 4X elements, it'd make sense for the remaining factions to become hostile towards you, either for siding with them, or for embracing their mutation practices.

Haven't had time to read the Disciples of Anu backstory but glad you gave me the short version of it.

Yeah we'll probably get the choice of either mutations or tech/robotics or magic/mind power through the different factions we can back.

Wondering how the home base thing in this game will work.

 

[Dr. A]

Finally got my pay today, gonna back the shit out of it!

 

[More_Badass]

That could work very well.
Maybe even transitioning into an late game "bio-science" division where you can mutate/regrow body parts, giving like crab claws as offensive melee weapons or something like that.
(Maybe one of the human subfaction is a fan of using mutation and when you "side" with them u unlock the mutate ability but disgust other human factions)

Good news, I asked the devs in the FIG comments if there were any plans for a system like that (limb damage and replacements), and they said not only was it was planned, it's already working in the current prototype

 

[Purkake4]

Good news, I asked the devs in the FIG comments if there were any plans for a system like that (limb damagae and replacements), and they said not only was it was planned, it's already working in the current prototype

Man, those guys are are on point.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Campaign's now reached $400K, 80% of the goal.

 

[KiefbladeMaster]

That sounds and looks amazing, I'm in.

 

[RedlineRonin]

I should prolly sign up for FIG.

Xcom is 100% my jam and this looks pretty good.

Wonder if the $30 backer game copy is a steam key?

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

I should prolly sign up for FIG.

Xcom is 100% my jam and this looks pretty good.

Wonder if the $30 backer game copy is a steam key?

Per the FAQ you can choose between steam and gog.

 

[Luke_Wal]

Shame there are no plans for a console version. Does FIG do stretch goals? This game looks awesome.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Shame there are no plans for a console version. Does FIG do stretch goals? This game looks awesome.

Fig allows projects to exceed 100% of their requested funding, yes.

 

[Brokun]

I don't recall him talking about this and I'm guessing it's too early to know, but does anyone know how big the squad size is? In screenshots and video I only see 1 or 2.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

I don't recall him talking about this and I'm guessing it's too early to know, but does anyone know how big the squad size is? In screenshots and video I only see 1 or 2.

From the comments:

I was more thinking that 4 would be a lower limit, not an upper one. There won't be the same kind of artificial restrictions as in XCOM - but personnel will be a limited and valuable resource.

 

[Brokun]

From the comments:

I was more thinking that 4 would be a lower limit, not an upper one. There won't be the same kind of artificial restrictions as in XCOM - but personnel will be a limited and valuable resource.

Cool thanks.

 

[RedlineRonin]

Per the FAQ you can choose between steam and gog.

Nice. Thanks!

 

[johancruijff]

anyone here actually invested in some Fig project? there's a thread about it?

 

[Foffy]

Looks like current XCOM meets Terror from the Deep.

This looks amazing. More XCOM is never a bad thing, even if it's an XCOM-like game.

 

[pablito]

This looks cool as fuck

 

[Budi]

I'm in!

 

[Psychoward]

From the comments:

I was more thinking that 4 would be a lower limit, not an upper one. There won't be the same kind of artificial restrictions as in XCOM - but personnel will be a limited and valuable resource.

I started my xcom stint with eu but what would stop you from bringing 12 soldiers on missions, triviliazing the difficulty? I've got ufo defense on steam but haven't started yet and I'm pretty sure that one has larger squad sizes as well.

 

[More_Badass]

I started my xcom stint with eu but what would stop you from bringing 12 soldiers on missions, triviliazing the difficulty? I've got ufo defense on steam but haven't started yet and I'm pretty sure that one has larger squad sizes as well.

In this game? Probably resources, injuries, and so on

 

[F!ReW!Re]

Good news, I asked the devs in the FIG comments if there were any plans for a system like that (limb damage and replacements), and they said not only was it was planned, it's already working in the current prototype

Awesome, thanks for the confirmation!

And Update 2 on fig is up:
https://www.fig.co/campaigns/phoenix-point?update=356#updates

Chitin Armor designs

Our concept artist, Slavi, is working on the Chitin Armor designs, which are special, exclusive digital in-game items for Fig backers. This armor was made by a legendary alien hunter who then fashioned a fearsome, but effective, set of armour made from the parts of his victims. There will be several variants for different parts of the body, including helmets.

and the Jericho group sub faction;
http://www.phoenixpoint.info/new-jericho

 

[Psychoward]

Looks like current XCOM meets Terror from the Deep.

This looks amazing. More XCOM is never a bad thing, even if it's an XCOM-like game.

Yeah it looks great and exactly that. Would be a shame for the xcom 2 team though if the rumored expansion for that game ends up being terror of the deep because there's no way the monsters will look as cool as these.

 

[gabbo]

Chitin Armor designs

The offspring of Samus' power armour and Doom marine. Me like

 

[F!ReW!Re]

Next to the growing back limbs and bio upgrades I hope we get Cronenberg/Existenz kind of weapons/mods for your soldiers.

Maybe some cool designs based around fish/deep sea animals.

 

[Bog]

Is this the guy behind that Ghost Recon for 3DS?

 

[Sinatar]

Is this the guy behind that Ghost Recon for 3DS?

Yes.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Campaign has now hit 85% of funding. 75K to go.

 

[Smo21]

Would back on console. Best of luck though. Looks really cool

 

[McBryBry]

Backed. I love unexplainable horror-type stuff.

 

[5taquitos]

The first few gifs in the OP gave me a real Incubation vibe.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

FAQ's been updated

https://www.fig.co/campaigns/phoenix-point#faq

Squad size is 4-16.

 

[Sinatar]

86%, this is pretty much a shoe in.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

86%, this is pretty much a shoe in.

Hopefully they get well overfunded so we get mod support.

 

[afternoon delight]

Hopefully they get well overfunded so we get mod support.

I'm dreaming! And hoping the fact that it's double a Kickstarter's length plays in its favor, gathering as much support as possible.

 

[Foffy]

FAQ's been updated

https://www.fig.co/campaigns/phoenix-point#faq

Squad size is 4-16.

16 is more than what XCOM 2's Long War allowed, right?

 

[NoPiece]

Is this the guy behind that Ghost Recon for 3DS?

I'm still puzzled Ubisoft never released that game for iOS/Android as planned.

 

[F!ReW!Re]

Update 3 is out;
https://www.fig.co/campaigns/phoenix-point?update=358#updates

And here are the alien/bio weapons, just what the doctor ordered

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Campaign has hit 90%, $50K to go.

 

[Alexious]

Campaign has hit 90%, $50K to go.

Let's hope to hit some stretch goals, have they talked about console versions yet?

 

[afternoon delight]

Campaign has hit 90%, $50K to go.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Let's hope to hit some stretch goals, have they talked about console versions yet?

Only in a comment to say to someone they have no plans for a PS4 version.

They're probably in a tricky position in that they'd like to get money from console users, but in a game like this they're probably wary of annoying the PC backers who will jump to the conclusion that the game will be dumbed down to support consoles (which may well be true as it's probably hard not to keep in mind while developing the game that every action needs to be doable with a controller).

I think the Firaxis XCOM got flak about this, though I wasn't following that very closely.

 

[Sinatar]

The console versions of XCOM also sold pretty poorly, the market isn't really there to justify simultaneous development. They can always port it later if they want.

 

[Erheller]

The console versions of XCOM also sold pretty poorly, the market isn't really there to justify simultaneous development. They can always port it later if they want.

Yeah, this is pretty much the case. Console XCOM have always sold very poorly.

I'm curious, does anyone know how Civ Rev did on consoles?

 

[Lister]

The console versions of XCOM also sold pretty poorly, the market isn't really there to justify simultaneous development. They can always port it later if they want.

Exactly. Focus on a great PC release that takes advantage of the strengths of the platform.

The moment I see a small team add console to the list of stretch goals, nevermind if it comes BEFORE something like mod support, is when I being to lose faithin the project.

Make the PC verison the best it can be. Use the money you earn to invest in a console version after release. Make THAT version tailored to that platform as best you can.

Boom. Profit, and happy customers. Splitting your attention will only mean a half assed job for both console and Pc gamers.

Mind you I think a game like this should probably eschew consoles and instead reinvest on the PC with a nice beefy expansion and long term support, but that's for them to decide. Maybe they will see a bigger demand once the game hits PC.