Sovereignty Beta2 ~ 01 Introduction
174WARNING: I'm going to ease slowly into the gameplay of this game to try and show the importance of understanding the complex dynamics of the game. I think that understanding this ultimately leads to a much more enjoyable gaming experience - especially now that the economic system has been completely overhauled in this new beta version.
If you are looking to see tactical battles these don't come until episode 5 (sorry). But after that the battles come thick and fast.
This episode is an overview of how the mechanics mesh together and also to try and show how rich the lore underneath the game is. The game is asynchronous in that each of the 35 different factions play very differently and each have unique units and locations.
Episode 2 explains the diplomatic system. Episode 3 focuses primarily on resources and planning (each faction will have wildly different opportunities and disadvantages with regards resources and you really need to know what is important for you and what isn't. Episode 4 is the build-up toward war - building units and collecting resources.
The game is in early access and I have great hopes for it. I find the UI has what I consider to be massive problems that I hope the devs will address over time. The UI adds much to the micromanagement of the game.
I'm treating this series as a beta test and so I am fairly critical of the aspects I think need to be improved. I want to point out again that this is a game with enormous potential and one I hope is a success - it has a lot going for it.