0 A.D.: a free historical-accurate RTS (Latest version: Alpha 16 Patañjali)

Started by debux, January 09, 2011, 05:46:55 AM

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debux

This is the main thread for updates and discussion of 0AD.

The latest version of 0 A.D. is Alpha 16, and can be downloaded here.

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So basically, 0 A.D. is an RTS developed by Wildfire Games, a modding community that got together, starting with their project "Rome at War", a mod for Age of Kings (AoE II anyone?), which added the roman civilization to the game, with new units, building and all that. This mod became quite successful, and soon the team started working out on a total conversion. But the limitations of the engine, together with the abandonment of interest of the original game (with new titles coming out), rang a toll on the project. However, another branch of Wildfire Games, that was developing a fantasy game based on J.R.R. Tolkien's Arda, suggested the possibility of creating their own engine, starting work and hope anew.

Now, after over 7 years of development, this project is starting to get to the final phase. Throughout the years, the developers have kept their fan base interested with concept art, historical articles and screenshots (which I must say are beautiful). Much time has passed, and the progress has been great. Today, one can download their "advanced" alpha version (second patch), and see the game oneself, free of charge. The goal for economic gains through their game isn't in their minds, as they only intend to enjoy and learn from this experience.

So I suggest you, fellow members, to check this game out. Even if you're not interested in checking out an incomplete game, just to keep an eye on it's development. The game has had a lot of thought into it, and it's comparable to a game where the developers are paid.


To be completely honest, it has been hard to write this... I got quite into with the page itself. I've actually learned quite a bit from their historical articles, and by god the game is amazing, considering that it's made entirely by part-time modders that won't even ask for you to pay for their product.

So, without further delay, here is their homepage, together with their latest news, download links, screenshots, historical articles, etc. Enjoy, and post your feedback! (And maybe you could include some rep, if you have some leftover ones you haven't spent *whistles*)
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Jubal

Moved to general gaming

Looks really interesting - game creation projects and so on are always things I've wanted to look into more (I even have my own dear little crapfest, Raiders and Traders).

I'll leave trying it 'til after my exams though.  :P
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debux

Wow, had a hard time finding this thread. Never noticed it before.

Thanks for putting it where it belongs!
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Jubal

No worries, it's my job as a staffer after all.

(Ya know, we should have moderators to do this but I haven't seen either of ours in a while.)

Have you played 0AD? What do you think?
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debux

Well, it kind of sucks that it doesn't have an AI yet, so you kinda can check out the units, the buildings, the scenery, game mechanics and all that. Imagine it as a slightly improved AoM, as it seems that the models have more polys.

It seems there is multiplayer enabled, but I haven't tested it out. I'm scared to get my ass whooped by some pro, as I've only fooled around with the game.

To sum it up, the game has potential, there are a lot of features and the team has put a lot of thought into it. One has to be patient, that's all. Accordings to the dev team, this year will have more progress that the last, where they started with small, individual parts of the game being developed separately, to the third alpha release. Maybe by the end of this year we might see the beta, but it's hard to say.
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Jubal

Cool, sounds like the AI is the biggest thing it's waiting for then? I'll check it out after exams definitely.
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Silver Wolf

I've seen it and I think that I've posted a link in the Free games thread ...
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debux

Damn! You did. Although before the alpha.

Maybe you should update the list
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Jubal

I'll prolly take a look at this tomorrow.  :D
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Silver Wolf

I must say that it looks pretty... It somehow reminds me of Age of Mythology ...
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debux

Yeah, if you zoom in closer, you'll notice they have even more polys. At least they look better :P

I played it the other day, got a CTD xD. Was having a bit of fun though
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Jubal

Just had a look; it plays and looks good if a little buggy. Can't wait to actually have a proper game on it!
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debux

Did you check out the webpage? I'll actually use a lot of their articles for history related things
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Marcus

Me and Jubal had a game, and for the most part he was a lot better. If he didn't get bored, he would have creamed me. :P
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