Launch Trailer #2 For TLF!

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http://christophermpark.blogspot.com/2014/04/launch-trailer-2-for-tlf.html

From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others.  But you must work from the shadows, using superior technology -- bring your cape and cowl. 

Check out its game page for details, or swing by the forums for the game.  This is Arcen's largest title ever, and we're really excited to share it with folks.

Alpha Information! Private alpha testing with players is currently in progress, and we will be adding more players throughout the coming weeks leading up to release.  If you're interested in signing up, please see this forum post.

It's funny how divided opinions can be, isn't it?  With our last trailer that I posted yesterday, I got a lot of "looks awesome!" to "pretty good" to "this is the worst trailer you guys have ever done" (which was later amended to "second worst," at least).

Realizing that not all trailer styles are going to appeal to all people, I've renamed the prior trailer to be the "Grognard Trailer," as that's the target audience it is aimed squarely at.  And then now we have this shorter, more general-purpose trailer to go alongside it.

Enjoy!

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[topper]

As someone who liked the first trailer, I would agree that this one is better as the first video on the main store page.

The sped up combat footage is a little wonky, but otherwise seems pretty nice!

[Chthon]

I don't like all these trailers... right now...  I want it!

Seriously though, this one made me laugh   I needed it too, tried to explain the difference between tactics and strategy to someone that thinks StarCraft 2 is the epitome of strategy...  I am going to try to get him to play this.  Make sure it's good for me, 'kay?

[keith.lamothe]

tried to explain the difference between tactics and strategy to someone that thinks StarCraft 2 is the epitome of strategy...

Have you tried AIW on them? Planet view of a combat with some kind of crazy human cheese going on, vs Galaxy view in early/mid game once the map is scouted and you're making a plan of what to take, in what order, etc?

[chemical_art]

This was a good video. It showed.the.difference of the two game modes. With the.focus of I hate these burlusts followed by you kicking but you help show.being batman. The hump at the end was funny as well.

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Thanks all!

[Pepisolo]

As someone who liked the first trailer, I would agree that this one is better as the first video on the main store page.

Yeah, in terms of pacing and broad appeal, this one is more typical. The other one is a bit too Grognardy, I guess. Having both on the store is a pretty cool as between them you get good coverage on what TLF has to offer.

Oh, call me slow, but I think the opening "from the developers..." title could be extended in duration a little. I've gotta rush my eyes a little to read it.

[Coppermantis]

I like this better than the last trailer, but it's still not exactly the best you guys have done. My main issue is that it doesn't quite explain your ultimate goal--to form the federation. I suppose that's explained in the video with the Hydral talking, but it still deserves a mention here, I think.

In any case, it does a pretty good job of showcasing how you're going to be playing the game, so that's good.

[Riabi]

So much better!

[Chthon]

tried to explain the difference between tactics and strategy to someone that thinks StarCraft 2 is the epitome of strategy...

Have you tried AIW on them? Planet view of a combat with some kind of crazy human cheese going on, vs Galaxy view in early/mid game once the map is scouted and you're making a plan of what to take, in what order, etc?

The guy thinks that game is boring because it won't tell him what to do.  He doesn't understand what's going on.

[keith.lamothe]

tried to explain the difference between tactics and strategy to someone that thinks StarCraft 2 is the epitome of strategy...

Have you tried AIW on them? Planet view of a combat with some kind of crazy human cheese going on, vs Galaxy view in early/mid game once the map is scouted and you're making a plan of what to take, in what order, etc?

The guy thinks that game is boring because it won't tell him what to do.  He doesn't understand what's going on.

He may be beyond my help, then

[Chthon]

tried to explain the difference between tactics and strategy to someone that thinks StarCraft 2 is the epitome of strategy...

Have you tried AIW on them? Planet view of a combat with some kind of crazy human cheese going on, vs Galaxy view in early/mid game once the map is scouted and you're making a plan of what to take, in what order, etc?

The guy thinks that game is boring because it won't tell him what to do.  He doesn't understand what's going on.

He may be beyond my help, then

This is the same guy who insisted that Twitch were idiots for requiring key-frame intervals of 2 seconds or less on video, stating that higher intervals makes it less processing power for them to transcode.  If you know anything about video compression, higher key-frames means more memory is required and more pieces to sort through to put together each image.  I couldn't convince him otherwise.  He is pretty stubborn at times.

[PokerChen]

Much better.

[gonekrazy3000]

I think i'm in the minority that prefers the other trailer. This one just seems
to lack info IMHO. while i do like the extended battle it wouldn't really sway
me into buying the game without seeing a ton of reviews. the other one however
could possibly have made me take a leap of faith and buy it even before proper
reviews. just my two cents. does that make me a Grognard ? D=

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I suppose so!