hello everyone, i finally did register on this board after the excitement with the kickstarter.

Javier

Artistically, the goal will be to make a Jagged Alliance that has both upgraded graphics and carries on the spirit of older JA titles. But most importantly we would really like to hear from the community about what they envision a new Jagged Alliance game will look like.

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Considering the is actually a "prequel" of the original story all mercs should be very young, right? AIM was there in JA1 so ... better bring some sexy back.

Thanks for your response

I'm frankly amazed the game looked as good as it did, at the time we had art management issues and 50% of the way through production we had to redo the art most of the game and try to get it to a shape that was presentable, what saved it was good presentation which made you focus on the game as a whole as opposed to each individual asset.

On Jagged Alliance I plan on setting up artistic and organizational standards for all the artist so we don't waste time redoing work and we can focus more on making all of the art look good and consistent.

The more AP's you have available at each turns, the more you can tweak different actions to make it more tactical. Just think about a simple function like raising a gun, that should depend on weapon length and weight, and character STR, DEX and AGI. If you don't have enough AP's per turn, most weapon will cost the same, making choosing the right weapon for the right role unimportant.

• Biker/Gangster
  should use Monotov Coktails, Meele Weapons. They should always try to get into the meele combat. Also heavy use of shotguns. Berserker sprints, and strength based moves, like body-checks, jumps into meele, fistfight and so on.
  
• Smuggler/Thiefs
  There could be a class which tries to escape from the sector, but if you catch them, you get plenty of stuff. Also there could be civilians trying to steal from you. A Smuggler could also like to trade with you. If you kill him, other smugglers are not likely to trade with you again. Also there could be a Thief / Smuggler guild
  
• Bodyguards
  Important NPC or Enemy types even a smuggler or thief could be guarded by bodyguards. They should have an own AI for Combat, saving the VIP. Most likely heavy protected.
  
• Rebels/Militia
  Should be fighting with guerilla tactics, also using traps, hit and run. The training level of your own Militia should be represented by an AI layer like using Elite tactics in the End. Very important is the group movement, they should be covering each other using suppression fire while trying to take your flank.
  
• Boss
  Like an squad-leader, there could be bosses for each type of enemy. But pls consider them to be more trained and better armed, rather than just +1000hp. A Fat Biker Boss even walks cocky and yells at you. A good feature for the atmosphere would be a squad leader giving commands, you can hear him, or if you see him, he should be animated like over watching the battlefield.
  
• Elite
  An Elite Enemy should not only be better equipped, they also should use special tactics. Using smoke and blend grenades. Also there could be special moves like sliding into cover.
  An elite enemy group should act like an well trained swat team, and should not run like any other enemy like retards into your over watch.

Try to make the AI behave similar to what you guys would do if you were in their position.

I second Peal for a personnalised AI. Different behaviors and styles matching the factions would be great! Give the ennemy an identity, character, and each individual a r

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Try to make the AI behave similar to what you guys would do if you were in their position.

Unfortunately, programming computers so that they do pass the Turing Test has turned out to be rather difficult. And while I'm sure that the programmers at TC are capable, they won't change that.

I second Peal for a personnalised AI. Different behaviors and styles matching the factions would be great! Give the ennemy an identity, character, and each individual a r

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Oh, one big wish from me:
Do not, under any circumstances, introduce axe wielding maniacs in full Kevlar+ armor as a standard enemy type. It's retarded.

No know we have a zombie mod, right?

We make everything optional, that's the whole premise of the project.

Yeah, getting hung up on the system is pretty stupid and I think most reasonable people here got over it after the initial 'OMG, Change!'-shock had worn off and the full extend of ways in which that game was bound to fail was starting to emerge.

PS: I think I told you that before, but I really like the BSM.

Yeah, getting hung up on the system is pretty stupid

Yes so true! I never thought that this could happen. I thought Jagged Alliance is buried at bitComposer and now this. We can really enjoy this

I wish I could do more to help. Maybe I produce an video.

How about a around mail to all registered user here? If that's possible.
Think a lot old JA2 Gamers would support this but are not allways up2date with Gamenews.

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And let's face it - after BIA, it's the best chance we got. Maybe the last.