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Basically the title.

Long time player who mostly does casual open world content. Celestial gear can be pretty fun for open world content, and I like the of having only one set of armour per character. Though I believe the fact that celestial armour has toughness somewhat negates its usefulness in endgame content?

This is mostly on the context of a celestial firebrand.

Thanks for any insight!

Looks like an email went out from Frost Giant including a survey you can partake in to increase your chances of being selected for the August invite wave.

A group of my friends have a LAN party once or twice a year, usually around 10-15 people, and I’d like to try (re) introducing Trackmania.

We used to play Trackmania 2 Canyon back in the day, but TM has been absent from LANs for quite some time now, and the group has shifted enough that many weren’t around for those days.

I’m looking for ideas on how to structure a local session to maximize fun for everyone, including those unfamiliar with Trackmania. We do play Wreckfest, so there is at least some disposition to racing games.

I’m thinking of hand selecting some beginner-intermediate level maps that aren’t too long (so finishing isn’t too challenging), and doing a rotating time attack to get the ball rolling. I might throw in some lol maps to keep things not as sweaty (as some members are quite good at TM).

After everyone is warmed up and feeling good, I’m hoping to do an elimination “tournament” (like cup of the day) to generate some hype for a final showdown. This could be less fun for some due to knock outs, but with a short enough map it could be pretty fun.

I’m thinking TM 2020 would be my ideal, but TMNF might be easier to get setup and going.

If you’ve done something similar with Trackmania, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

I recently had a conversation with a long time RTS fan who made the remark that Stormgate will live and die by the pro scene adoption, and that if the game isn't a spectacle at the highest level, they're in trouble. The example he somewhat jokingly gave was that if TLO can make it through a premier tournament, there are problems (lol).

While I don't fully agree, it did raise an interesting point in the "spectacular" nature of what professional RTS can be. Many times while watching professional SC2 I have been in awe at the sheer speed and control at which some players are able to execute. It's a beautiful dance at speeds I cannot comprehend.

On the flip side, I've personally found that I am quite simply not fast enough to play SC2 at the level my brain wants too. There can be a lot going on, and attempting to keep up can be a frustrating experience at times. In general, I prefer watching SC2 to playing it.

Coming back to Stormgate, I'm all for a more approachable game that doesn't require the same level of (sometimes inhuman) speed and precision. I want a game that's fun, approachable, while still offering enough room to challenge myself.

I'd love to have it both ways. A game that inspires awe when played at the highest level, while still being approachable and fun. I'm not sure it's possible, but I'm hoping the game can strike a middle ground between the two.

Looks like it's an updated version from the gameplay reveal.

Animations are pretty neat (especially the footprints).