Well, only 2 days till its un-official release.
After letting it up for download, I will begin immediate work on a brand new forum/website for ZOEOA, with flash components and all of the professional eye-candy.
I'll have my own blog on there so you guys can check for ZOEOA updates and patches when the need be.
Then a chatroom may be available for everyone to hang out together at, but the most important part is probably the "server section" where people can make permanent servers if their connections have enough bandwith.
Sometimes though, I will personally host major arena tournaments where everyone can fight eachother for a special prize. The prizes haven't been decided yet, but they will improve over time as we get further into bigger tournaments.
Here's a list of possible prizes:
*new mecha models for the game
*different ZOE music packs
*or even some money(maybe)
Anyhow, the forum will feature a fresh system of mix&matching, which involves swapping parts between your mechs to create a fresh and original design. For example, you can make LEV's with some OF parts and submit your designs for everybody to see.
Just remember, mix&matching only affects the APPEARANCE of the mech, not the performance or health- so keep that in mind, "Armored Core" fans.
Anyhoo, "fashion shows" will also be hosted to find out who makes the coolest mix&match mech. The winner of course gets a prize similar to the ones above.
Currently I'm doing the last bits of balancing the mechs out, for example, LEV's get more armor, but less ammo and boost.
Meanwhile the raptors have more boost and better close-range attacks- at the sacrifice of armor.
Orbital Frames will have the upper hand with a fair amount of armor, infinite boost, and infinite ammo.
i've been waiting to release this game for half a year already, but I've been patient to make sure this becomes the best thing the ZOE fan community has ever seen.
Merry Christmas everybody
~Helldiver450