Real time strategy advice, intros, and assorted rambling. I'm here to demystify the most demanding g Life is a series of battles. I love RTS.
(3)
“If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not taking risks, and that means you’re not going anywhere. The key is to make mistakes faster than the competition, so you have more changes to learn and win.” – John W Holt Jr. We battle against our own fears, inertia and weakness. We battle against the evils we perceive in the world. We battle against ignorance, both our own and that of others around us. W
e fight for the things in which we place our belief and our trust. I mostly focus on competitive gaming – specifically, real-time strategy, tactics, Wargames, MOBAs and similar. Real-time strategy games are some of the most mentally challenging and stimulating games in the marketplace, and provide excellent metaphors for understanding the importance of being proactive, competitive, efficient, and knowledgeable to be successful in life. I am a sucker for game mechanics, for the mental challenge of using a limited palette of tools to outwit and outmaneuver an opponent. Asymmetrical balance and combat dynamics excite me. Getting elbows-deep into a game and grokking its fundamentals, exploring and exploiting its workings to my benefit, are immensely satisfying.
Homeworld 3 was set up to be the most relevant RTS release of the year, and was highly anticipated - yet it has received cold reception. We discuss the game's strengths and issues in detail in this 1 hour long episode RTS Masterminds
Homeworld 3 was set up to be the most relevant RTS release of the year, and was highly anticipated - yet it has received cold reception. We discuss the game'...
War Wind is a somewhat lesser-known RTS game which released in 1996. Developed by DreamForge Entertainment and pubished by SSI, this game played a huge role in my formative years, and I was delighted when it was brought back onto GOG in 2016 and Steam in 2021 (I believe it is permanently free on both platforms). War Wind stands apart from most of the core RTS franchises in several critical ways....
War Wind is a somewhat lesser-known RTS game which released in 1996. Developed by DreamForge Entertainment and pubished by SSI, this game played a huge role in my formative years, and I was delight…
The game I'm lead designer on is alive and well: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1486920/view/4167592764428532000
* 3rd faction is not going to be playable at launch but will be in the campaign and will be released post-launch
* redesigned pathfinding
* optimized advisor/briefing segments
* improved art/level design/gameplay pipelines
* Glicko-2 matchmaking
* building rotation
* neutral buildings
* neutral garrisons
Balint Marczin (also known as Nakamura RTS) and I have a podcast called RTS Masterminds as a passion project between the 2 of us. RTS Masterminds as a name is somewhat tongue in cheek, but we are both working game designers in senior positions (I'm the lead designer on Tempest Rising, and Balint is lead systems designer on Titan Quest 2 (he also has worked on the Total War: Warhammer series, Halo Wars 2, and Age of Mythology) and feel as both passionate players commentators, and working within the industry we have something of a unique perspective on the Real Time Strategy genre and hope that people find that perspective interesting and useful....
Balint Marczin (also known as Nakamura RTS) and I have a podcast called RTS Masterminds as a passion project between the 2 of us. RTS Masterminds as a name is somewhat tongue in cheek, but we are b…
My friend Nakamura RTS and I discuss the cost of RTS creation, where the money goes, and the Frost Giant controversy. I think it went pretty well!
New podcast episode! We discussed the costs of making an RTS game, in particular focusing on why Stormgate is so expensive to make. https://youtube.com/watch?v=YvAIrIS_hD0
Hello there, Commanders, and welcome back to Wayward Strategy. A topic I've had come up a lot lately both professionally and in my personal gaming time is the concept of "status effects" in real time strategy games. Buffs and debuffs, if you will. Perhaps there's more to it than that, though: status effects are a bigger topic than just making some numbers go up or down in a game....
Hello there, Commanders, and welcome back to Wayward Strategy. A topic I’ve had come up a lot lately both professionally and in my personal gaming time is the concept of “status e…
If you’ve ever played Age of Empires 2, you know how deeply satisfying it is to use the Trebuchet… the firing sound, the arcing rock/fireball about to lay waste to your opponent’s castle. That moment of dread your opponent must feel as they see your siege weapons unpacking just outside of where their castle can fight back. And their panic as they send out a wave of cavalry to hopefully end your assault....
If you’ve ever played Age of Empires 2, you know how deeply satisfying it is to use the Trebuchet… the firing sound, the arcing rock/fireball about to lay waste to your opponent’s castle. That mome…
🤷♂️
Show me your favorite RTS box art/cover screen!
What's your gaming resolution for 2024?
Happy new year! Tell me one of your favorite RTS units (and why it's a favorite!)
Question of the Day - what is your favorite non-RTS game you played in 2023? (Pictured: Cultic)
Question of the day - What is your favorite RTS upgrade system?
As the year draws to a close, what are some of your favorite RTS memories from 2023? :)
RTS Combat
I do another unit spotlight for Tempest Rising, my Dynasty's Voltaic Tank
Eaerlier this year, NakamuraRTS (Balint Marczin) and myself started a podcast called RTS Masterminds, which I announced in this blog: Introducing the RTS Masterminds Podcast. Our goal, and what we think is the unique niche we occupy, is offering the perspective of professional game designers working on strategy games (and related genres), on the state of strategy games. We feel that, as dedicated players of RTS as well as content creators (videos and articles) and also working on these games, we offer a perspective that has breadth and depth, and we certainly hope that people find our impressions interesting and valuable....
Eaerlier this year, NakamuraRTS (Balint Marczin) and myself started a podcast called RTS Masterminds, which I announced in this blog: Introducing the RTS Masterminds Podcast. Our goal, and what we …
Our thoughts on upcoming RTS games in 2023-2024 - RTS Masterminds
We give our thoughts on several upcoming RTS games, such as Homeworld 3, ZeroSpace, Terminator: Dark Fate, and The Last Train Home. Support us on Patreon: ht...
You may have heard the news by now, but the Legend himself, Frank Klepacki, has been announced as a composer on the Tempest Rising soundtrack.
Now, we present to you a taste of what he brings to the table.
"Leading the Assault"
Click here to listen: https://youtu.be/e2jDPWLND-k
DJENT DJENT DJENT Frank Klepacki is working on my game 🤩🤩
Tempest Rising x Frank Klepacki = the best sounding game ever!
Watch the reveal here: https://youtu.be/Vjb7pBTh3PQ
And wishlist HERE: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1486920/Tempest_Rising/
RTS wisdom from JRR Tolkien 😉
Commander Fred sat down with Wayward Strategy to talk a little bit about the things that you can find contained on our new website.
https://youtu.be/FAfuZg7qYzo
Enjoy the video and check out the website for yourself here at: https://tempestrising.com
Lore junkies, unite! We've put together an official website for Tempest Rising. Contained inside, lots of information about units, weapons and artillery from...
Nakamura RTS and I are back with more RTS Masterminds! This time we're talking about Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin
We took a deep dive into Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RTSMastermindsFollow us on social media: http...
Command your faction in a desperate struggle for power in Tempest Rising, a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.
Another new unit spotlight for Tempest Rising! I love making these!
It's high-time that we released the full demo for Tempest Rising.
Get a taste for Tempest Rising in this playable demo! Experience the first mission of both the Global Defence Forces and the Tempest Dynasty in their desperate struggle for dominance and resources. The classic Real-Time Strategy experience that you love and remember.
About the Demo
Classic RTS action meets modern production and performance in Tempest Rising. Inspired by RTS greats of the 90s and 2000s, Tempest Rising is a classic, base-building real time strategy game set in a modern day alternative history war scenario. It features 3 unique factions, each with its own approach to combat and economy and offering a variety of strategies for players of all stripes, maps with neutral structures to contest and neutral populations to contend with, deep and rewarding gameplay that keeps a focus on strategy while rewarding skill.
Experience the first mission of two playable factions, the Global Defense Force and the Tempest Dynasty in the brand new demo.
It's high-time that we released the full demo for Tempest Rising. Get a taste for Tempest Rising in this playable demo! Experience the first mission of both ...
Soldiers of The Tempest Dynasty,
In the Tempest's fury, we rise united. Bound by strength, we carve destiny. As warriors of honor, we seize not just land, but a legacy. Let the GDF tremble, for The Dynasty's might surges. Our purpose is clear: securing the Tempest, we shape tomorrow.
Onward, valiant soldiers! For The Dynasty, for victory!
Soon comrades...
Have I shared this here yet?
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Wayward Strategy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Send a message to Wayward Strategy:
The game I'm lead designer on is alive and well: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1486920/view/4167592764428532000 * 3rd faction is not going to be playable at launch but will be in the campaign and will be released post-launch * redesigned pathfinding * optimized advisor/briefing segments * improved art/level design/gameplay pipelines * Glicko-2 matchmaking * building rotation * neutral buildings * neutral garrisons
Soldiers of The Tempest Dynasty, In the Tempest's fury, we rise united. Bound by strength, we carve destiny. As warriors of honor, we seize not just land, but a legacy. Let the GDF tremble, for The Dynasty's might surges. Our purpose is clear: securing the Tempest, we shape tomorrow. Onward, valiant soldiers! For The Dynasty, for victory! Soon comrades...
Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?
