seems cool will there be a system to transfer old maps
and will all old information be saved(forms games users etc.)

Edited 1/2/2017 11:24:03

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

My quick comments :)

1. That 3D map view looks amazing. PLEASE make it a toggleable option ;) (Also, as @NinjaNic, does this mean 3D maps are possible?) Take a 'hill' and it is actually higher up :D
2. Take your time in doing this. Use this chance to go over everything. Like, include text size options and other accessibility. Oh, and integrate translation options in the code? If mods are added, make it be easy to mod, and maybe even translate the site through mods. :)
3. something somthing immediate roadmap! The PP was great :D
4. MODS! Like, CUSTOM AI's. More importantly then anything, don't rush it. It needs to be well made, else coders don't bother.

Looks real slick. Keep up the good work, Fizzer!

I love Unity, I played several games on Unity and this would be a great improvement
At the moment, my schockwave on Chrome does not always work.
I hope the players can build 3D maps with the new Unity platform and hopefully now Unity is faster that we can use more space (more than 2 MB) to upload a map, not for more territories but for a 3D map (I think 3D maps will need more MB).
I was thinking of a round sphere Earth map (like google Earth) instead of flat map we're playing now.

Edited 1/2/2017 14:18:10

In game currency. Yes. Yes please. That would be more useful for diplos than diplomacy rules themselves.

Fizzer, allow the viewing of messages and chat from blacklisted players on mobile!

^^^!!!!! Please, this will help a lot.

Love how mobile will be getting an upgrade, another flaw on mobile I dislike(especially with the numerous amount of diplomacy games) is a way to make it so that you can ctrl+select territory on mobile, or a way to view a selected territory on mobile.

will keyboard commands for history still be available after the update?

Will keyboard controls (a,z,etc) still work?

Yep! In fact, they're already implemented since I use them myself.

The super small buttons at the top-left corner look awful and are too small on the demo video

That probably more has to do with that I recorded it with my full monitor's resolution but then it got shrunk to show on YouTube. The same thing would happen in today's client.

Are Sockets coming out of the beta when Unity comes?

Yep, the Unity client will always attempt to use sockets by default.

Will the switch to Unity be mandatory?

I'll try to keep the Flash client around as long as I can. I'd only remove it if I was forced to or if it become a major inconvenience.

All of the "problems" that you pointed out are all things that are apart of the game for me. (except the history function!)

The mobile app crashing is a part of the game for you? Flash not running in your browser anymore is part of the game?

Will there be an AMA anytime soon?

I hope to stream later today.

Does this mean we can make 3D maps?

I've thought about it. The engine can display 3d maps, but we'd still have to make a system for map makers to define the third dimension. SVG is a 2d format so it's not really suitable. And I'm not sure there'd be that much benefit if the players of the map still always view it from the top-down.

The mobile app does crash a lot, and NEVER allows you to load chat, history without crashing.

Amazing!!! Keep up the good work Fizzer, I look forward to 2017's treasures.

Like I said, I know the future of the game is more important. I am talking about the new interface and features you've added. I enjoy things like checking the map in the settings to see what connects, clicking on a neutral territory and having nothing happen, etc. I don't know why your giving backlash. I know the game needs to move on, I'm simply going to be nostalgic is all..

That probably more has to do with that I recorded it with my full monitor's resolution but then it got shrunk to show on YouTube. The same thing would happen in today's client.

Well if they are a bit bigger than they should not be an issue to click in, even though aesthetically they are a bit of an eyesore as-is. Can't complain much though, I'm not a designer myself. And performance > aesthetics, anyway.

That said, you skipped this one question I feel is relevant-ish:

EDIT: 5) Will the Unity member-only alpha be avaiable on Mobile too?

I'm rather excited. Mods for the game will be fun, 3d maps will be glorious (I wonder how that will work), and the improvements seem nice. If we can really add factors to diplos (make players not be able to attack each other until turn 5), they will finally be more functional and entertaining.

Keep up the good work.

Just one suggestion: Add more music.

Fizzer, firstly start with deleting Juq's spams in my mail.

I've never been able to play a Unity game because they heat my processor to around 100C. Hopefully you can prevent that or always have the Flash version available.

my opinion:
- first of all: fizzer, thanks a lot for all your effort!
- i like the idea of the tool that easier shows which territories are connected.
- i also agree that the app is not very comfortable (i don't use it unless absolutely necessary)
- also true that flash crashes rather often. a better solution would indeed be nice. however, it is still ok for me.
- having said this, i prefer a solution that doesn't look too different to the current desktop version which i like very much and don't want to see changed too strongly.
- some new tools like random neutrals or similar might be nice. i think, i would use them.

Edited 1/3/2017 13:34:25

If new music is needed, I don't mind composing some :)

If this gets interest, I may do it.

Give it a shot.

looks lit. can't wait to start seeing changes.. thank you, Fizzer

In regards to the change in the site look (from flash to Unity), we could always create a mod to keep the same look as it is now (as Fizzer said he would support Mods). Also, Fizzer, I have multiple ties with semi-talented artists (music) if you are looking for an improved or increased sound score.

Respectfully,

[RE] Lord Kira

You don't even have 2000 coins. How can I trust you?