General Discussion

Recently, Staff Writer Joe Iuliani had the opportunity to sit down and ask ten questions of the guys down at Wardog Studios, the company that's making the Mech-based MMORPG, Force of Arms. Patrick Hamilton and Jeff Newcomb take the time to provide the answers.

MMORPG.com:

What level of cooperative play will there be in FOA?

Jeff “Tex-Mechs” Newcomb:

Phase I of Force of Arms is being developed mostly as a PvP system, and as with most PvP, even if a game isn’t explicitly designed for cooperative play, we recognized early on that players will normally band together to defeat the other side.  We don’t plan to shackle players together (like in WoW or FotR, to name a few).  Instead, we’ll give them some fairly powerful tools to implement the most effective strategy for themselves.  There should be target links, playcards, command overview, satellite recon, and few more that we’d like to talk about, but then we’d have to lock you in a trunk until we release…

Read the whole interview here.

I like the attitude of these folks. It seems to me they're going to be more responsive to players without forsaking their common sense. I can't wait to try the game myself.

I just want a mech based MMO.  I loved BattleTech growing up and had a blast with Mw2 straight on through to Mw4: Mercs.  I loved the MechCommanders as well.  I was pretty disappointed when EA canceled Kesmai's MPBT: 3025.

With Mw5 canceled Battleech's outlook on the PC is pretty bleak.  While FOA isn't BattleTech per se it seems to be very close and a match in spirit.  It's either this or Mechwarrior: Living Legends.  Ain't no other options.

It's very exciting to hear the possibility of user generated content in an mmorpg. I've felt for years now that that is definitely a huge step up in terms of immersion. I can't wait to design a mech model. :)

I've never heard of the Hero System to be honest. However, with 20 years of continued use it sounds as though it will be a well balanced, and reliable skill based advancement system.

The only mmorpg I know of that offers terraforming to date is WURM, and maybe Second Life, but I don't think you can terraform in that. So that is another feather in FoA's cap imo.

A strong PvP focus with extensive clan/guild features sounds awesome. I'm definitely looking forward to this title now. :)

Patrick and Jeff are very enthusiastic about thier game, make sure you tell all your friends and build some hype on this game. They have tasked themselves with makeing something truly great, and I for one can't wait until they finish thier game.

Sounds great--certainly one to watch.

Beautiful replies by these guys. I sincerely hope that they pull this one off!

Good luck and can't wait to see this game growing :)

I've been excited about FoA as well, but since it's going to be heavy PvP early, I'll unfortunately be passing on this one.  

I'll be following it's developement though.

Cant wait to see more about this game I just have one negative Comment.

:( Why Multiverse Platform  There are so many good ones out there why oh why :(.

That said I'd play it anyways atleast during the 30 day trial Long ways to go.

AWESOME article!!! this is why I love this site. Thank you for putting a spotlight on this title. I used to check them out all the time but lately forgot! I really love Hamilton's (wardog studios) blogs he puts up here.

I will now get back on track with this game. I admit i am not crazy bout Mechs but I havew heard of HERO system before. what a great idea, all their ideas are very good. btw I thought u had to pay for HERO system if anyone from wardog can anwser.

I'll make sure I follow these guys more cloesly. great interview