Paradox Interactive is publishing my game!

Danny Green · 2011-02-05T04:54:01

I just got back from the Paradox Convention 2011 ( in NYC ), and I'm really happy that the Swedish publisher Paradox Interactive is publishing/funding my latest project, previously called 'Armored Warfare'. I've been posting all my work in progress stuff on gamedev.net since 2005....I think I have the 2nd most viewed journal with like 900,000 views, so I really appreciate all the support from you guys over the years! As some of you know I write my games and technology from scratch myself ( outsoucing the major artwork to artists/studios all over the world ), so I really value the feedback I get here. I've posted a detailed entry with pictures, etc of the event in my gamedev.net DEVELOPERS JOURNAL . There were 30+ press from all over the world there, and I got to show them my game, also people from Valve/Steam were there checking out all the projects :-) Besides the announcement of the publishing deal, we also announced the new angle of the game...it's now being called 'Gettysburg: Armored Warfare'. The game is a RTS/FPS hybrid supporting 64 players per server. The Gettysburg twist is one that I think people will either love, or hate. Essentially, in the year 2060 this evil Tony Stark esq guy goes back in time to change the outcome of the U.S. Civil War so that the South wins...the government finds out and sends back their own technology creating an arms-race in time. So we have this fusion of 2060s and 1860s technology, with a steampunk twist ;-) Here is a quick preview screenshot of a procedural farmland rendering system I wrote a few days ago...it sort of shows an early version of what I'm going for with the game/engine. Here is an example of what we had in NYC, the sales presentation room with my game logo on it :-) We've created a little facebook page for the game if any of you like how it looks feel free to "like" the game, post about it, etc.http://www.facebook....180953878604592 There are already a few stories from the press up, including this one from bit-tech: http://www.bit-tech....rmoured-warfa/1 And there are more from google http://www.google.co...i=p-p1&aql=&oq= Overall it was a very fun experience in NYC the last week, and I'm really looking foward to working with Paradox...I'd like to hear any questions or comments any of you might have? :-] - Dan

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Started by dgreen02 January 23, 2011 09:43 PM

23 comments, last by dgreen02 14 years ago

Aardvajk

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January 24, 2011 04:45 PM

From looking at that image, zeppelins and armoured cod-pieces - what's not to like?

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dgreen02

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January 24, 2011 05:41 PM

Thanks so much guys, I appreciate it.

Here is a really nice write up btw... http://www.tentonhammer.com/gettysburg-aw/early-preview

There should be more press posting in the coming days, I believe rock paper shotgun is doing an article writeup just for the game :-)

- Dan

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ildave1

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January 24, 2011 06:37 PM

I hate to be a grumpy forum admin here Dan but... really should have just kept this on your blog rather than start a lounge thread as well.

More eyes never hurts! ;o)

Not to mention, journal land is hard on the eyes these days.

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Gaiiden

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January 24, 2011 08:05 PM

'Gaiiden' said:

I hate to be a grumpy forum admin here Dan but… really should have just kept this on your blog rather than start a lounge thread as well.

More eyes never hurts! ;o)

Not to mention, journal land is hard on the eyes these days.

Yes but technically it's still cross-posting and I have an obligation to point that out, that's all. Anywhoo let's not digress huh? I'm leaving it here and open so continue with the congratulations please! If you personally object to the statement send me a PM.

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dgreen02

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January 25, 2011 06:54 PM

Strategy Informer gave me best-in-show award!

http://www.strategyinformer.com/editorials/10636/best-in-show-paradox-interactive-convention-2011

:-D

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zedz

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January 25, 2011 07:02 PM

Good to see a bit of a success story, in contrast to 'most projects here come to nothing'
Worthy of a lounge post? even though its crossposted
Sure, much more than 90% of the topics here in the lounge

CadetUmfer

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January 25, 2011 07:10 PM

First, congrats! The project looks great, idea is very interesting.

Second, this is the first I've heard of this project, and I've been a member since I think 05. C'mon GameDev, you should be features these kinds of projects more prominently!

Anthony Umfer

szecs

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January 25, 2011 08:01 PM

First, congrats! The project looks great, idea is very interesting.

Second, this is the first I've heard of this project, and I've been a member since I think 05. C'mon GameDev, you should be features these kinds of projects more prominently!

I'm only two years old here, but I knew this project all the time. I envy the powers of this guy!

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dgreen02

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January 25, 2011 09:45 PM

Thanks a lot guys, I appreciate the comments.

I owe a lot of thanks to Gamedev.net as it's been an invaluable resource for me over the years. I've never worked a "job" in the industry, so I've learned all I know about game development from online resources like GDNET, Flipcode, and from books ( C++, ShaderX, GPUGems,Game Programming Gems, etc, ).

- Dan

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