Stormgate
Video showcasing the 0.1.0 update. Terrain texture update makes a huge diference to visuals wow 
per their twitter: 🗺️ Macro map with open center ⚔️ 4 Random spawn locations 🏭 3 Easier to defend bases 💣 Center Siege camp Coming to you live in content update 0.1.0!
Anyone play in the Early Access? How's the experience? Any server issues?
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.
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).
Stormgate
!stormgate@lemmy.worldStormgate is an upcoming free-to-play real-time strategy game developed by Frost Giant Studios. Founded by veterans of the Warcraft and StarCraft franchises, Frost Giant is on a mission to build the next great RTS. To learn more about the game and sign up for the beta, visit playstormgate.com.