War & Shoot 'Em Ups: General

[ytevo79]

Me yt cant wait to play!

[LAILIEL]

This post contains spoilers.

I just wanted to say that I have seen a IGN video recently and you can clearly see that Hp regen.
Taht said the game looks perfect.
Months ago I here "complained" because in WFC the HP was unfairly low for Scientist/Scouts but now it seems that everyone has the same HP which means that the WFC low HP classes, that were objectively easier to kill, now will be far more rewarding to play.
Also Dinobots & Insecticons will be available for the MP as a DLC so people get ready for awesomeness.

[LAILIEL]

Forget what I said above...I was mistaken on everything.
First HP does not regenerate: it's Shields that regen not HP.
Please forgive me but the preview I saw actually showed someone getting healed but it was cut so it looked like he was self-regen. Also many written preview said HP self regen but they are clearly wrong.

Second: HP level is not the same for everyone.
Good news is that the basic level is 300Hp and the max HP is 500 so the gap isn't as big as in WFC; combine this with shields that regen and Scientist/Infiltrators, that are more mobile, will be far more balanced.

Sorry guys for these stupid mistakes.

[Wretched_Hawk]

One problem with any game like this, also see fighting games especially the new Injustice one is balancing. Call me mad but with Transformers I want to be able to pick Megatron and be able to take on everyone and have them all need to gang up one me to defeat me... I know it'd alienate everyone else but they should do this just for me

Also maybe throw in some Stage Sixers... that way if someone does pick Megatron or Prime I could give them a scare by showing up as Overlord or Sixshot who where built to devastate entire planets

Geek out over... ignore the above

[LAILIEL]

News people.
GameStop & Amazon in US are offering pre-order bonuses for FOC so we might get some pre-orders in EU/UK as well.

• Here the GameStop pre-order; picture here

Transformers G1 Retro Pack:
G1 Retro Optimus Prime: Play as the leader of the Autobots in his classic original robot and vehicle forms. Available in both Single and Multiplayer Modes.
G1 Retro Megatron Gun: Single Player Mode
G1 Retro Shockwave Cannon: Single Player Mode

Alos it seems that GameStop is also offering a PS3 Theme for the pre-order as well; check it here

•  Here Amazon Pre-order bouns (Bruticus G2 for SIngle palyer)  

[Wretched_Hawk]

I wouldn't mind some G1 looks! Wouldn't mind either if they gave us some of the other looks, even if it is just a simple reskin i.e Megs getting his camo paint job from Gen 2 or some of the Alt colours schemes that have been used over the years to create a new character or twin from original colours over the years.

[LAILIEL]

I expect more skins/maps/characters DLC to come + the already confirmed Insecticons and Dinobots DLC for the multiplayer.

WFC had DLC so no reason to imagine FOC will be any less. (Last time also all pre-order bonuses become available at launch)

Also did you take a look at the customization videos?
This time not only we can change colours of our Transofrmer but even create one with parts from other transformers.

I believe you can make your own Transformer with Megatron's face & Optimus body... blasphemous isn't it!

[Wretched_Hawk]

Thats handy though, I could create an Ultra Magnus

Now if only these guys where in the MP

http://io9.com/5927854/friday-comic-book-preview-transformers-and-cowboys

if you look closely you'll notice who he's swiping aside with ease and then the DJD took him down easily enough it seems.

[LAILIEL]

Update on the pre-order bonuses in the UK

The G1 pack is a GAME exclusive.
Play.com has a pre-order exclusive as well which is Swoop (the Pterodactylus Dinobot)
The G2 Bruticus skin is available at ShopTo.net

Amazon.uk or Zavvi for now don't have pre-order bonuses.
I will post any update so stay tuned.

[LAILIEL]

More good news everyone.
IGN just reported that a demo for FoC is on its way for July 31st (1st of August for us in the EU).
Multipalyer &  2 single player missions will be present + character customization.

If you really can't wait IGN also has video about Customization here.