Varför Early Access?

“I am a solo developer, making a engaging single player campaign with exciting battles, and adding multiplayer modes is a huge task. The core game mechanics are complicated but they are in good shape so far. I want to add as much content and stability to the game as possible. I will be constantly improving Rise of Piracy based on player feedback and reports.”

Ungefär hur länge kommer det här spelet att vara i Early Access?

“I plan to release early versions incrementally for approximately one year. I began development in 2018. Since then the project has gone through many iterations. As most systems have been completed, I am confident that with your help, feedback and critique - a stable and fun release is very achievable.”

Hur är det tänkt att den fullständiga versionen ska skilja sig från versionen i Early Access?

“I will continue to improve every core system of the game to provide the smoothest gameplay experience possible, offline and online. Here is a list of some in progress tasks, that I plan to have available at release:

• More ships to choose from and fight
  
• Ship customization options
  
• More Enemies and improved behaviors
  
• More Factions and improved behaviors
  
• More Islands
  
• More Biomes
  
• Continents
  
• More land battles
  
• Larger fleet sizes
  
• Boss fights
  
• Fully destructible buildings and island contents.
  
• Conquest modes
  
• Online PvP modes
  
• Online Cooperative Survival
  
• Drop in / Drop out multiplayer modes.
  
• Permadeath/Ironman mode
  
• Campaign Customisation
  
• More languages support with Steam Workshop integration

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Hur är det nuvarande läget i versionen med Early Access?

“Rise of Piracy's current state is mostly stable, with limited maps and game modes. There are a few bugs here and there that are not game-breaking, and all have workarounds. There is 10 playable ships, and 5 enemy types. There is 5 crew unit types and 20 building types. Building destruction is limited to towers and walls.

Multiplayer

The multiplayer implementation is solid so far, with most systems already implemented. More are planned for the near future as we progress through the final iterations of the Campaign Map.
PvP and Coop modes require a very different set of dependencies and because of this, I will be releasing initially with only PvP.

Single Player

The campaign mode is in development now. A fog of war system is in place, AI behaviors are defined and some implemented, a map layout for the initial campaign has been drawn, and the artwork is making good progress. Encounters, faction behaviors, simulated battles and missions are still works in progress.

Language support

Currently only English is supported. Some of the groundwork is in place to localize everything visible within the game though.”

Kommer spelet att prissättas annorlunda under och efter Early Access?

“The base price will remain the same throughout Early Access. There will be a discount at launch, but then discounts periodically during the rest of the development.

After Early Access the price will reflect the quality of content delivered. I do not plan to have any DLC currently. I would much rather increment the base game in free updates.

If you are happy with the current price and you'd like to show your support, please come aboard!”

Hur planerar ni att involvera gemenskapen i er utvecklingsprocess?

“All methods listed here are how you can get in touch with me directly. Also, I will be keeping a close eye on the community page here on Steam, and the comments sections. I promise to read everything you guys write, consider every piece of feedback. You have my enormous gratitude for your interest and help making Rise of Piracy as great as it possibly can be.

Discord

I have a Discord here where I frequently answer questions: https://discord.gg/MXB4YStnHw. I will continue to grow this discord and remain active. Any questions or feedback you would wish to communicate directly can be shared there. It is also a place where members of the community share their own projects, look for teams and find the latest news.

Twitter

I also have a twitter that I update regularly with features of the game showing screenshots, videos, gifs and highlights. https://twitter.com/IrishJohnGames

Twitch

I have streamed most of the development of Rise of Piracy on twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/irishjohngames”