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A new Q&A is up on the 2K site.
Most interesting tidbit:
Also, there will apparently be hybrid affinities. You can get perks from multiple affinities.
I still don't like that they only appear to be talking about military units when it comes to how affinities play differently. I suppose the other differences come in your choices in the tech web, but we've heard very little specific information about the tech web.
Most interesting tidbit:
How does Affinity unit progression work?
In Civilization V, units would gain experience through combat and eventually get a promotion. You could make your military more powerful by upgrading certain techs and advancing units like Warriors to Spearman. In Beyond Earth, upgrades are tied directly to your devotion to the Affinities in the game.
As you progress down an Affinity, you gain unique upgrades you can’t get under the other affinity lines. Selecting an upgrade applies it to all units of that type. For example, any and all Marines deployed on the planet will receive the new upgrade as soon as you choose it. Upgrades can’t be revisited, so players have to think hard about what they’re willing to give up.
These upgrades help distinguish two factions who share the same Affinity. Two Supremacy Marines facing off will not be on equal footing. Based on the chosen upgrades, one faction’s Marines may have a lot more firepower than the other.
In Civilization V, units would gain experience through combat and eventually get a promotion. You could make your military more powerful by upgrading certain techs and advancing units like Warriors to Spearman. In Beyond Earth, upgrades are tied directly to your devotion to the Affinities in the game.
As you progress down an Affinity, you gain unique upgrades you can’t get under the other affinity lines. Selecting an upgrade applies it to all units of that type. For example, any and all Marines deployed on the planet will receive the new upgrade as soon as you choose it. Upgrades can’t be revisited, so players have to think hard about what they’re willing to give up.
These upgrades help distinguish two factions who share the same Affinity. Two Supremacy Marines facing off will not be on equal footing. Based on the chosen upgrades, one faction’s Marines may have a lot more firepower than the other.
Also, there will apparently be hybrid affinities. You can get perks from multiple affinities.
I still don't like that they only appear to be talking about military units when it comes to how affinities play differently. I suppose the other differences come in your choices in the tech web, but we've heard very little specific information about the tech web.
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