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·Will it allow you to create your own id/pw?
There will not be exclusive password or logons; however there will be the option to create private rooms, etc.


·Will there be some kind of ranking, etc?
We are working on a ladder system however we want to do it right so it will not be implemented by the time the game releases.


·Will Dark Reign allow you to set up your own servers?
Individial users will be able to connect games though manual IP setup so you don't have to go through ActiveNet. There should be an ActiveNet server near you though. We should have 50+ up and running around the wordl once the game released.


·How many players can be handled in a multiplayer game?
DarkReign will support up to four players over the Internet. Modem, serial and Lan will also be supported.


·Will latencey be a big issue?
Reasonable play is 300 and below. Higher pings will mean that there will be delays between user action and response.


·Is there a "spawning" capability for Dark Reign?
Still undecided.



Options

·Is there a multiplayer save?
No.


·What type of alliances are there?
Enemy, Neutral, and Ally.


·Can a human player form an alliance with a computer?
Yes.


·How are Line of Sight, resources and units shared?
Players can select who to give the aforementioned items to.


·Can an Imperium player and a Freedom Guard player be allies?
Yes.


·In multiplayer, is it possible to take screenshots at any time?
Yes you can take screenshots at anytime during the game. There is also a new super screen shot mode.



Game Engine

·What is the Tactics Engine?
Auran's strategy game engine.


·How long has the Tactics Engine been in development?
About 2 years.


·What language is it writen in?
C.


·Will DR have it's own language similar to QuakeC?
DR uses config files. It is not a language like quake but a set of configuration files that tell the engine what to do and how things work. It like this on purpose to make it easy for non programmers.


·Will it be used for other games in the future?
Yes.


·Can it be used for 3D games?
Yes, with some modifications.


·What is the official Activision position on total conversions?
We will encourage people to do what they want with the engine.  But we will not allow anyone to sell their games that use the tactics enigne.  If you create an awesome game with the engine, let us know and we will probably be more than willing to publish it for you.



Graphics

·What type of thematic approach has been taken on the graphical end of Dark Reign?
Disparate Future Setting.


·What perspective will the view be in?
Top down 2D.


·What resolutions will there be?
640x480.


·How many colors will be supported?
256 colors.


·Will the game be rendered or hand drawn for a cartoonish look?
Rendered.


·What will Line of Sight look like?
It is combined with the Fog of War.


·Will there be an accelerated version? (3DFX)
No.



Credits

Thanks to D-RiNGER and Orko for helping me developing the FAQ.