@@klerunder7769 ofc, but they need money to be able to work on the game, the ai etc. Etc. So i would pay 25 to see how they add new stuff into the game because they can afford it
Thanks for the straightforward answers. Honestly I think that skirmish mode would quadruple the longevity of this game and easily be worth the extra wait and a higher price. It's the feature that kept SH Crusader relevant over the decades, and I think SH1 is profiting from SHCs shine - a shine that mainly exists because of skirmish. I even think skirmish would be so loved that you could postpone the project for how ever long neccessary - and EVERYONE would be hyped for it. Think about it. Firefly would finally be back
That or they could consider releasing skirmish later. If DE would be doing good on steam, perhaps some kind of skirmish DLC could be thought about. Pretty sure that it would sell well and seeing how reasonably priced the DE is, well. Just saying.
@@squirrelattackspidy From what I can tell campaigns are already modifiable in the same way that they were in stronghold crusader. That being said, I would love skirmish mode as well, but one thing people aren't accounting for is that they'd have to add numerous new AI, because the only AI characters in part 1 are rat, snake, pig, wolf (and marshal as well I guess)--skirmish mode usually has about 8 lords, so they'd have to come up with a few new ones from scratch, or just offer only 5.
the skirmish mode is a must have for the DE imo. it was the main weekness of the original game over stronghold crusader and it killed so mane hours of life and gameplay
@@abbald not true, crusader has its own story and game mode. let alone its own style whit it. crusader is not just the skirmish mode of the classic one. and even if it is like this, this only confirm that the game feel incompleted whitout it imo. Considering that Crusader DE is not even in program at the moment and you might never see it coming we will probably miss it...
@@danielespertino7063 No. You cant compare the story of Stronghold with the Story from Stronghold Crusader. There are a campaign yes, but it only some missions.
@@abbald i thinck you actually can, i liked a lot the historical spin on it, it made it very interesting and different from an invented one. but that's not the point isn't it? even in sh2 there was a story, but you had skirmish mode. So what about it?
_Given the small team, I'm still impressed with the game so far and understand the limits you're faced with. I'm happy to see such interaction with the community but also clarity concerning your situation, something many other studios sorely lack._
@@FirstnameLastname-py3bc with Strongwall is meant that the units can not damage stone walls and this is only possible with siege equipment. And just as said in the video this is only in multiplayer and there on or off switchable.
i would pay 100 Euro for a complete DE Crusader with Extreme bigger maps, possibility of Building colonies, more soldiers, more and different economy... absolutly love crusader !
I think it's a shame that Skirmish won't be in the game. Maybe it can be added over time if the game is successful. New DLC content has never hurt any game ;) You have a fantastic and supportive community, make it count!
Hey everyone! 👋 Hope you all enjoy the video. If you asked a question and it wasn't included in this video, it could be because we simply don't know the answer yet. We're still investigating features, quality of life changes and polish items. We'll keep answering more questions in future videos and on social when we're further down the line in development - so stay tuned here for more updates! Wishlist Stronghold: Definitive Edition on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2140020/Stronghold_Definitive_Edition/
I love to see the game grow if we have competitive scene like starcraft 2 and rank mode. 1st - competitve scene make the game enjoyable to watch and play 2nd - Rank mode will easier to differentiate between skill player and beginner. The issue playing with multiplayer is not consistent to meet the same level you are. Btw, love you guys doesnt stop listening to your comunity :)
Heres the most important feedback in my opinion: 1)Holding the left click and scrolling around the minimap feels buggy and hard to control. 2)Clicking on peasants that are not assigned to a job plays a random speech and not what is written on screen. 3)You could use the worker's portraits from crusader 1 when clicking on them which are coloured and better looking. These are black and white and more dull. Would be great if you switch those with crusader 1's which are basically the same but in colour and better looking. 4)Clicking on goods on the stockpile doesnt redirect me to the market so i can sell them. I have to go to the market and click on the category and choose the goods to do so. 5)Wish I could zoom in and out using my mouse wheel so I can play at the zoom ratio I want and not the only 3 options which are too zoomed in or too zoomed out for my liking. 6)Some movement animations dont look natural like the original. for example the priest or the swordsmen walking look like reverse moonwalking. 7)The AI taunt video messages disappear before the text disappears. They used to stay on screen until the text vanished in the original which was better imo. 8)Choosing colour would be also great for this. 9)Clicking on the peasants in the tutorial doesnt produce any sound of them talking. 10)I remember there was an option to lower the walls without grounding the buildings like the space option so i can see better how much stone there is gathered in my quaries or to get a better view of something. Not sure if that was part of Stronghold aswell but im mentioning it too. Thanks for reading
@@fireflyworlds I already have.The Stronghold games and Nox from now defunct westwood studios are my childhood games. I'm excited for Stronghold and Crusader. Keep it up!!!
Thank you for the update. I am looking very forward to the game. But I must say I had no problem with paying 30 or even 40 € for added skirmish mode and bigger maps. I like what you are doing, but I would have preferred some more improvements.
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my father loved the first stronghold game very much. I am so glad that an updated part of it is coming out. And I'm damn sad that he's gone and he won't be able to play it(((. Thank you very much for the new Stronghold.
I know you said no to these two but Skirmish mode and Switching between old and new graphics are 2 changes we REALLY want to have! And apart from that I'd like to have specific adjustments to online mode (And maybe even seasonal patches), Have a matchmaking system and ranked mode like every other RTS online game out there, and have a standard game settings for that mode (Something like 45 wood and 60 food no gold) The reason I want seasonal patches is to make sure units like catapults and shields don't dominate the game
For all people wondering what he refers to in the cough at 4:33 _Mission 15 is the hardest Stronghold Mission to complete at the hardest difficulty. It can only be solved reliably by using the fact that there is a range where crossbowmen can shoot AI archers on the towers without them shooting back._
Shame that a Skirmish Mode is not planned, but it's understandable. The AI of of the original Stronghold just didn't have the ability to build castles, recruit troops and send them out like they do in Crusader (hence why in the last mission against the Snake, the closest thing to a Crusader mission, the Snake is pretty much inactive). It probably sounds a lot easier than it is to migrate the AI from Crusader to the original Stronghold.
For such a small studio, you guys outshined yourselves! 1. The price is just fair. I think many people expected it to be more expensive. 2. For me personally having a whole new campaign is a perfect excuse for not having a skirmish trail. A campaign has totally unique maps and objectives and I'm more hyped about this. But like someone else said in the comments, a skirmish trail is for the longevity of the game. It would be awesome if you ever decide to add a skirmish trail DLC. Everyone will buy it. 3. If by 2025 you announce Crusader Definitive Edition, no matter how long it takes, it would be awesome news. And just like Stronghold DE would be complete with a skirmish trail, Stronghold Crusader DE needs a memorable campaign. Long live Firefly! I pray for Simon to be able to work years and years from now on this series!
Oh more questions: Are you planning to update Stronghold DE from time to time with more Fixes/Features/Content, such as Campaigns or Castle Skrimishes? Could it also be possible that a small Skirmish mode will be added in the future?
Again it all depends on how the game is received in November. Right now we're focused on finishing Stronghold: DE in time for launch, but any updates on that front will be shared here likely closer to that time :)
I love the fact that you actually listen to fans feedback, this makes a great game developer company. Speaking of that, I pray to see the next stronghold 4 with the 3d graphics like stronghold 3 with all the mechanics from stronghold crusader and 2, the best games of the series. And a support\tools for mods possibly
13:54 If you _do_ add different maps, please also add an option to keep the original English map instead of changing it into the player's country. Many people, myself included, prefer having the original.
I honestly forgot about you guys and I feel terrible about it. Haven't played a stronghold game since.. I think crusader? Super happy yall are back with some more stronghold. Definitively going to be picking that up on steam. ;)
Now a campaign editor would be a cool and novel idea 😀 Perhaps it is not too difficult. It would not interfere with the actual game at all. Just be an interface to add text and a list of filenames for maps playing in succession. And perhaps a grapic editor to change the campaign map picture - or even simpler, another list of filenames for jpg files made by users to illustrate the campaign.
Firefly must be one of the only small and long-lasting studios that still show big respect for their games. Happy with how is this game progressing and 'grats to that single programmer, he needs more appreciation!!!
Great Q&A! I am so excited to grab this. As such a long-time fan of the series I must also say that a skirmish mode would be huge. Like others have said, I would wait for as long as it takes and pay more money just to live out that dream. I would love to see Stronghold Crusader get this same treatment too. With it already having a skirmish mode, it's destined! Keep up the great work!
Persians have a long history with Stronghold series, we had localized version of strongholds in Persian with helps of CD/DVD when there was no internet access. Persian language represents many countries such as Iran, Afghanistan,Tajikistan and other persian speaking people in other countries. For example i have played 400HR stronghold warlords! The lack of Persian language is really felt.
I understand that you want to play the game in your native language. But meeting business expectations is also important. So a good sales rate makes it easy to add the Persian language for future strongholds. It will be easier than in the past to do a volunteer persian language patch for the Stronghold DE version. It is very difficult to add Persian in a game where there is no Arabic. And I guess Persian is not among the languages supported by Steam.
I really appreciate the honesty and the open communication, it´s so refreshing. Altough I´m sad that Skirmish Mode won´t be in the game, I would wishlist the game if I hadn´t already. Thank you very much!
14,99 is a good price for what we getting at the release. I hope we are also getting a Crusader DE later on! :) This game is also running on a GT 710 , so you can play this game also on a potato GPU. :D
Hey lovely Firefly team. In question number 9. I hope you are really considering this matter because the more we can do with the game, the more people will be drawn to this game, which in turn is good for your wallet. More budget for the next game.
Ah, Nick is a member of the Guild of Scribes - very good 😄 And I like most of the messages he is bringing in this video. Steam Multiplayer with 8 players 👍 Old maps and savegames compatible 👍 Bugfixing but not removing "advanced mapmaking tricks" 👍 Automarket and other QoL improvements 👍 No Skirmish - of course that is a pitty. But thanks for being up front and open about it. Transparency and communication is the way to go, especially when you can't fulfill every wish. Bigger maps - good to hear that you are still trying. People who know more about coding that I do, said this is not an easy task. I keep my fingers crossed that your coder will succeed. I am super excited to see where it is going. Oh, and wellcome Jamie. Nice to see you on Nick's team 🙂
All I can say is that I will purchase at Day 1. I love this Definite Edition so much !! I have a 32:9 screen and it plays and looks so much better than Stronghold HD. Thanks Firefly for doing this DE and I hope it does well enough for a crusader remaster, with ENDLESS SKIRMISH FUN !!!
Firefly thank you for this Definitiv Edition!❤ Crusader too🙏🏻 Can we please have the old consultant on the right. So the nostalgia comes across much better. And the German synchronisation no longer fits. This has a much older pitch than the consultant looks. 😊 Greetings from Germany Mylord.
Great video, i voted for 19.99 price , so this price is very acceptable, i hope it will be success and open road for other stronghold definitive editions
Really looking forward to seeing all the bugs & glitches fixed(or most of them) for the best of multiplayer longevity! Sent a whole list of all I know over the discord a week ago or so~. Thanks for showing a glitch from one of my videos! :) (The knights on tower) :D Didn't expect that! I wish that there's gonna be more in the future. Looking forward to DLC content!
Love the work you guys put in! But I do have a question. Will you ever remaster or make a DE for Stronghold 2? Still play that with my friends til this day. We love the game but we do see some things lacking. Still a brilliant game! Keep up the good work!
Two is my favorite. But I love the alternative starting keep designs of sh1 and all the extra units of sh crusader. I like being able to alternate between wood and stone construction like in sh2. The honor and punishment system. Need bigger sized building spots for the keep. Like the good and bad things to boost morale and productivity.
I have a question not necessarily for definitive edition, but maybe the next one. Have you ever considered giving the ability to lock towers? Maybe every tower can have a door health bar that the enemy has to brake before they can enter it or something like that.
Just saw there's no skirmish, now that's a bummer. At least it's good thing coming clean with it so players can adjust their expectations. Hopefully multiplayer can somewhat replace superior skirmish experience.
I can't wait for the release date, i'll be buying straigh and sending as a gift to my father too, ofc! Hope now that i have 30yo i'll be able to play with him, not only watch him playing! hehe Stronghold was a masterpiece on my childhood, seeing a D.E. of that great game makes me very happy, thanks!
With no plan on stronghold Crusader DE a Skirmish mode would almost be needed or a much wanted boost to original stronghold. Skirmishes in the Europe style like Crusader Europe mod gave the skirmish mode even more life!
We didn't say it wouldn't happen :) Just that we're focussing on the DE launch right now, it's not in active dev and any future DE would depend on how that's received
Damn bummer we wont me seeing some fresh skirmish but im more than excited for this DE version of the game and the new campaign experience. Here's to hoping Firefly does well with this release and that doing the same with Crusader seems like a lucrative follow up to the success.
Finally getting around to typing up my list of questions and wishes 🙂 - Can we have animals on the map in multiplayer? iirc for SH1 any wild animals, bears and wolves, are only in SP will be removed from MP maps. Only SHC and later games keep wild animals in MP games, which is a really nice feature. - Can MP maps be sent from the host to the other players? So not everyone has to search on Steam to play the same map. - Can units be healed in the apothecary in multiplayer? I understand that the SP campaign balanced for not healing units, but for MP this would be a really nice feature. - Campaign Editor Sir Hans had mentioned that idea and it sounds really nice and would not require any interfering with the game itself. Just a way to enter text and a list in which order certain custom maps are presented to be played and perhaps a custom jpg to illustrate the campaign. - Can we have scripted events and invasions in multiplayer, like SHC2 and Warlords? Having the script work also in MP would make for some really good and novel ways of playing. - Can we send money and goods to allies and enemies in MP? Beeing able to send goods to enemies would make for some nice RP gameplay (blackmail, bribes, tributes). - Will there be further DLC with new content (campaigns) and features? I think there could be enough interest in it, not only for the much mentioned skirmish, but also for other new features.
Only question I have is will or could there be a key option to switch between old and new graphics like the Command and Conquer remaster did? It was really cool to instantly switch between the old and new visuals to admire how much better the new game looked.
It would be nice if you could somehow manage to promote castle building in multiplayer. So that there are bonuses for a complete keep, for example, otherwise the battles are mostly like in age of empires, which isn't the point.
Love FireFly Studios. They make games that I love. My uncle who does not game has been able to pick up and play stronghold crusader. He’s even staying up late! This game just creates such an amazing feeling that no other developer has been able to achieve. Can’t wait to watch those apple trees change color again!!!!
I remember as a kid my dad loved stronghold 1 and taught me how to play it because he loved it so much and I remember he was stuck on mission 15 for years ( before we had internet to see a guide) and as I got a bit older I finally beat the mission he was so hyped when I showed him and was amazed I figured it out 😂 this game has some deep memories for me
I understand your low time and resources but guys skirmish mode made SC timeless. I still play this game time for nostalgia and relaxing after long day. You can raise the price if you want, for the time and resources that should be spend for skirmish mode.
that 14.99 price tag is extremely generous in my opinion. Many other games would charge a lot more and for what looks to be a big improvement on an amazing game it is a great deal
If you make a DE for Stronghold Crusader, give it a 'European mode' in which units and buildings look like they do in Stronghold DE, then we would practically have the Stronghold DE skirmish mode everyone wishes for.
The most important question would be: do you plan on working on updates adter the initial release? That could open up the possibility to include features that aren't in the initial release due to time constraints. Like, i would love to see skirmishes and bigger maps and just the possibility of maybe getting them eventually would mean so much.
If it takes more time to develop maybe you could release some Features like Skirmish Mode or bigger Maps as dlc. I would definitley pay extra for that.
Step 1: select a building and pause the game Step 2: pause and unpause work for that building Step 3: unpause game and get worker++ for each same building Step 4: profit i hope this is on the list of unfixed exploits
Oh my gosh, this game was literally my childhood, I spend hundreds of hours on it and it's followed me into adulthood! i am so so excited for this to come out, wishlisted on Steam and counting down the days! can't believe a 22yr old classic is getting so much love, it's great to see it had such an impact on so many people other than me, and we all hate mission 15
Will there be an option to enable some changed from the UCP, specifically the ability to heal troops using an apothecary? it's hard to go back from UCP to the normal game because you can't heal your troops and they simply remain damaged forever.
Hey guys - Stronghold was my first computer game and I fell in love with the games ever since. My biggest wish would really be bigger maps and even more players - 16 - or even 32 in Multiplayer on very big maps... that would be my dream since 15 years+ already and if you could create an update like this at some point in time that would be great - and I would even pay 50€ for the game tbh xd
What they could do with steam workshop, is to let people add custom voice lines, event animations and whatnot specific to the map, how LOTR mod did it.
Happy to know there's a brand new campaign along with the original modes. The demo was enjoyable and I'm looking forward to play this. Edit: I would also be willing to purchase expansion packs should more content be added. I would also adore a DE for Crusader in the future.
I've always wanted a campaign editor, i.e. make missions and link them together, with the option to include text and pictures in-between missions. That shouldn't be impossible?
As someone coming from SH3, I really look forward to getting my hands on the updated original. (Not to mention creating my own campaigns) And like others here have already stated, it would be cool to see skirmish mode. However, as you so eloquently explained, you have a small team that is under a great deal of pressure already. But, hopfully you could maybe add it later, through a DLC for example. That way, you can focus on fine-tuning the game for launch before trying to work on the additional content the community has requested.
14,99 is acceptable. Skirmish would make it worth 24-30 easily
Perhaps this is a price suggestion for Crusader?
yes, but i would pay 24.99
14,99 would be a totally fair price with a skirmish mode. For 24 to 30 dollars they would've to improve AI, graphics and some other stuff more.
@@klerunder7769 ofc, but they need money to be able to work on the game, the ai etc. Etc.
So i would pay 25 to see how they add new stuff into the game because they can afford it
Reasonable price, opens up possibility for DLCs as I believe these would also be priced reasonably.
Thanks for the straightforward answers. Honestly I think that skirmish mode would quadruple the longevity of this game and easily be worth the extra wait and a higher price. It's the feature that kept SH Crusader relevant over the decades, and I think SH1 is profiting from SHCs shine - a shine that mainly exists because of skirmish. I even think skirmish would be so loved that you could postpone the project for how ever long neccessary - and EVERYONE would be hyped for it. Think about it. Firefly would finally be back
That or they could consider releasing skirmish later. If DE would be doing good on steam, perhaps some kind of skirmish DLC could be thought about. Pretty sure that it would sell well and seeing how reasonably priced the DE is, well. Just saying.
I’m all for a skirmish mode DLC for 2024
Honestly skirmish dlc I would pay abot 15€ alone for that. I just want to play casuall AI vs me matches
Also a conquest trail like sh crusader. Also longer campaigns. Also, be able to mod campaigns.
@@squirrelattackspidy From what I can tell campaigns are already modifiable in the same way that they were in stronghold crusader.
That being said, I would love skirmish mode as well, but one thing people aren't accounting for is that they'd have to add numerous new AI, because the only AI characters in part 1 are rat, snake, pig, wolf (and marshal as well I guess)--skirmish mode usually has about 8 lords, so they'd have to come up with a few new ones from scratch, or just offer only 5.
I have so much respect to that one programmer on your team, i cant imagine what it must feel like putting so much work alone!
I need to treat him to some drinks some time. Drinks on me programmer guy!
Agreed.
the skirmish mode is a must have for the DE imo. it was the main weekness of the original game over stronghold crusader and it killed so mane hours of life and gameplay
Agreed! I was crushed when SH3 didn't have it 😢
I don't think so. Stronghold was always the Story. And Stronghold Crusader the Skirmishmode. If you have both game, you get what you want anyway.
@@abbald not true, crusader has its own story and game mode. let alone its own style whit it. crusader is not just the skirmish mode of the classic one. and even if it is like this, this only confirm that the game feel incompleted whitout it imo. Considering that Crusader DE is not even in program at the moment and you might never see it coming we will probably miss it...
@@danielespertino7063 No. You cant compare the story of Stronghold with the Story from Stronghold Crusader.
There are a campaign yes, but it only some missions.
@@abbald i thinck you actually can, i liked a lot the historical spin on it, it made it very interesting and different from an invented one. but that's not the point isn't it? even in sh2 there was a story, but you had skirmish mode. So what about it?
_Given the small team, I'm still impressed with the game so far and understand the limits you're faced with. I'm happy to see such interaction with the community but also clarity concerning your situation, something many other studios sorely lack._
Strongwall ... Good. New campaigns ... Good. Art in the game completely remade... Good! 13 squidders! Take my money
What is a strongwall?
@@FirstnameLastname-py3bc with Strongwall is meant that the units can not damage stone walls and this is only possible with siege equipment. And just as said in the video this is only in multiplayer and there on or off switchable.
@@Zarathustra-f5b interesting gameplay choice then
i would pay 100 Euro for a complete DE Crusader with Extreme bigger maps, possibility of Building colonies, more soldiers, more and different economy... absolutly love crusader !
And better AI
I would pay 800x800€ for a 800x800 map Firefly!
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you would probably have to remake the whole game on a new engine and that would be a massive task to say the least
the outcome would be insane tho
@@robinkonig5828 yeah but this would Worth it 😄
I think it's a shame that Skirmish won't be in the game. Maybe it can be added over time if the game is successful. New DLC content has never hurt any game ;)
You have a fantastic and supportive community, make it count!
That is 200 IQ!
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Jeez they publish more dlc than actual games!
@@flaggy185 yeah, i really like cities skylines and bought like 4 dlc for some new buildings😂
Pls do dlc please!!! 🙏
Why should we have to pay for DLC to get skirmish mode? That should just be added to the game. They're going to charge full retail for just reskins.
Hey everyone! 👋 Hope you all enjoy the video.
If you asked a question and it wasn't included in this video, it could be because we simply don't know the answer yet. We're still investigating features, quality of life changes and polish items. We'll keep answering more questions in future videos and on social when we're further down the line in development - so stay tuned here for more updates!
Wishlist Stronghold: Definitive Edition on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2140020/Stronghold_Definitive_Edition/
Really fair price. i will buy it.
Can someone put these prompts into AI image generator and make that a FAQ thumbnail? 😂
strongwalls; crusader; moat; skirmish
why are tou so often forgeting about pining your comment
#Ukrainian language support, at last!!! Now Stronghold_DE is a game for first-day buy for me!
I love to see the game grow if we have competitive scene like starcraft 2 and rank mode.
1st - competitve scene make the game enjoyable to watch and play
2nd - Rank mode will easier to differentiate between skill player and beginner. The issue playing with multiplayer is not consistent to meet the same level you are.
Btw, love you guys doesnt stop listening to your comunity :)
Heres the most important feedback in my opinion:
1)Holding the left click and scrolling around the minimap feels buggy and hard to control.
2)Clicking on peasants that are not assigned to a job plays a random speech and not what is written on screen.
3)You could use the worker's portraits from crusader 1 when clicking on them which are coloured and better looking. These are black and white and more dull. Would be great if you switch those with crusader 1's which are basically the same but in colour and better looking.
4)Clicking on goods on the stockpile doesnt redirect me to the market so i can sell them. I have to go to the market and click on the category and choose the goods to do so.
5)Wish I could zoom in and out using my mouse wheel so I can play at the zoom ratio I want and not the only 3 options which are too zoomed in or too zoomed out for my liking.
6)Some movement animations dont look natural like the original. for example the priest or the swordsmen walking look like reverse moonwalking.
7)The AI taunt video messages disappear before the text disappears. They used to stay on screen until the text vanished in the original which was better imo.
8)Choosing colour would be also great for this.
9)Clicking on the peasants in the tutorial doesnt produce any sound of them talking.
10)I remember there was an option to lower the walls without grounding the buildings like the space option so i can see better how much stone there is gathered in my quaries or to get a better view of something. Not sure if that was part of Stronghold aswell but im mentioning it too.
Thanks for reading
Thank you for your feedback! Please also submit this via the in-game form, if you haven't already :)
@@fireflyworlds I already have.The Stronghold games and Nox from now defunct westwood studios are my childhood games. I'm excited for Stronghold and Crusader. Keep it up!!!
Very good Feedback. I am thinking also. Love Stronghold 1 so much. Greetings vom Ger
Thank you for the update. I am looking very forward to the game. But I must say I had no problem with paying 30 or even 40 € for added skirmish mode and bigger maps. I like what you are doing, but I would have preferred some more improvements.
$15 for this project is a steal. Easy purchase for me
15€ is a pretty good price! Thank you for your hard work and we look forward for more Stronghold classics from you guys!
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I feel the same way.
I had NO idea the map was different based on where you lived. Thats such an awesome detail
my father loved the first stronghold game very much. I am so glad that an updated part of it is coming out. And I'm damn sad that he's gone and he won't be able to play it(((. Thank you very much for the new Stronghold.
Sorry for your loss mate
I know you said no to these two but Skirmish mode and Switching between old and new graphics are 2 changes we REALLY want to have!
And apart from that I'd like to have specific adjustments to online mode (And maybe even seasonal patches), Have a matchmaking system and ranked mode like every other RTS online game out there, and have a standard game settings for that mode (Something like 45 wood and 60 food no gold)
The reason I want seasonal patches is to make sure units like catapults and shields don't dominate the game
For all people wondering what he refers to in the cough at 4:33
_Mission 15 is the hardest Stronghold Mission to complete at the hardest difficulty. It can only be solved reliably by using the fact that there is a range where crossbowmen can shoot AI archers on the towers without them shooting back._
Perfect! The only thing missing is...the old advisor look ;) I also loved that you didn't replace the original voices, but just added new lines!
It is a shame about Skirmish, but i really hope this game explodes in popularity so in future we might get Stronghold Crusader DE
Shame that a Skirmish Mode is not planned, but it's understandable. The AI of of the original Stronghold just didn't have the ability to build castles, recruit troops and send them out like they do in Crusader (hence why in the last mission against the Snake, the closest thing to a Crusader mission, the Snake is pretty much inactive). It probably sounds a lot easier than it is to migrate the AI from Crusader to the original Stronghold.
It doesn’t have to be easy.
If you’re making a ‘definitive’ anything, give the fans what they want.
May as well postpone the premiere if they need more time to do it.
I'm so glad more people like you are standing up to this company's lazy bs. @@600rrwheelieopjemoeder3
Well, this is the only reason I'm not buying it. No replay value.
9:34 wow! lots of QoL improvements! Thank you everyone at Firefly!
Thumbnail got me good, also, glad to know there is some new development.
For such a small studio, you guys outshined yourselves!
1. The price is just fair. I think many people expected it to be more expensive.
2. For me personally having a whole new campaign is a perfect excuse for not having a skirmish trail. A campaign has totally unique maps and objectives and I'm more hyped about this. But like someone else said in the comments, a skirmish trail is for the longevity of the game. It would be awesome if you ever decide to add a skirmish trail DLC. Everyone will buy it.
3. If by 2025 you announce Crusader Definitive Edition, no matter how long it takes, it would be awesome news. And just like Stronghold DE would be complete with a skirmish trail, Stronghold Crusader DE needs a memorable campaign.
Long live Firefly! I pray for Simon to be able to work years and years from now on this series!
Oh more questions:
Are you planning to update Stronghold DE from time to time with more Fixes/Features/Content, such as Campaigns or Castle Skrimishes?
Could it also be possible that a small Skirmish mode will be added in the future?
Again it all depends on how the game is received in November. Right now we're focused on finishing Stronghold: DE in time for launch, but any updates on that front will be shared here likely closer to that time :)
@@fireflyworlds Thanks for the answer! :D
Let's say the game will be received well, are there any plans for potential updates yet?
Thank you for these videos, really makes you feel involved and keeping the hype big
Thanks for watching!
No skirmish is disapointing, should have been top priority on the list tbh.
4:51
who remember wazir casually placing horse archers on walls in crusader?
"Our single coder", bless his heart
I love the fact that you actually listen to fans feedback, this makes a great game developer company. Speaking of that, I pray to see the next stronghold 4 with the 3d graphics like stronghold 3 with all the mechanics from stronghold crusader and 2, the best games of the series. And a support\tools for mods possibly
they didnt though, they didnt put in the #1 most requested thing. skirmishes.
13:54 If you _do_ add different maps, please also add an option to keep the original English map instead of changing it into the player's country. Many people, myself included, prefer having the original.
Thank u firefly for going through the years together with ur games :)
It's a my childhood game and I am really happy , that studio is alive
I honestly forgot about you guys and I feel terrible about it.
Haven't played a stronghold game since.. I think crusader?
Super happy yall are back with some more stronghold.
Definitively going to be picking that up on steam. ;)
Try Stronghold Warlords, i really like the Setting of the East-Asian Medieval
Welcome back!
Is there a possibility that we can get a campain editor?
Maybe as an later update/DLC?
Looking forward to the game :)
Now a campaign editor would be a cool and novel idea 😀
Perhaps it is not too difficult. It would not interfere with the actual game at all. Just be an interface to add text and a list of filenames for maps playing in succession. And perhaps a grapic editor to change the campaign map picture - or even simpler, another list of filenames for jpg files made by users to illustrate the campaign.
Firefly must be one of the only small and long-lasting studios that still show big respect for their games. Happy with how is this game progressing and 'grats to that single programmer, he needs more appreciation!!!
Hands down, Respect for your honesty
Stronghold 2 Definitive Edition maybe? I am pretty sure a lot of fans would just lose it at such a prospect.
Not to mention it comes preloaded the skirmish mode😊
Great Q&A! I am so excited to grab this. As such a long-time fan of the series I must also say that a skirmish mode would be huge. Like others have said, I would wait for as long as it takes and pay more money just to live out that dream. I would love to see Stronghold Crusader get this same treatment too. With it already having a skirmish mode, it's destined! Keep up the great work!
Persians have a long history with Stronghold series, we had localized version of strongholds in Persian with helps of CD/DVD when there was no internet access. Persian language represents many countries such as Iran, Afghanistan,Tajikistan and other persian speaking people in other countries.
For example i have played 400HR stronghold warlords! The lack of Persian language is really felt.
I understand that you want to play the game in your native language. But meeting business expectations is also important. So a good sales rate makes it easy to add the Persian language for future strongholds. It will be easier than in the past to do a volunteer persian language patch for the Stronghold DE version. It is very difficult to add Persian in a game where there is no Arabic. And I guess Persian is not among the languages supported by Steam.
I really appreciate the honesty and the open communication, it´s so refreshing. Altough I´m sad that Skirmish Mode won´t be in the game, I would wishlist the game if I hadn´t already. Thank you very much!
14,99 is a good price for what we getting at the release.
I hope we are also getting a Crusader DE later on! :)
This game is also running on a GT 710 , so you can play this game also on a potato GPU. :D
I would pay 30+€ for a dlc that "only" adds skirmish mode. It would make this game perfect!
9:55 "From crusader DE",
Stronghold Crusader DE confirmed
This is how to communicate with a community. Every big developer should learn from you. I love it! Thank you very much
Hey lovely Firefly team. In question number 9. I hope you are really considering this matter because the more we can do with the game, the more people will be drawn to this game, which in turn is good for your wallet. More budget for the next game.
It is immensely sad to not have a skirmish mode. I'll play through the campaign, but skirmish mode would have been a reason to play this for longer
could have spent hundreds of hours. replay-ability was always the originals biggest weakness.
Ah, Nick is a member of the Guild of Scribes - very good 😄
And I like most of the messages he is bringing in this video.
Steam Multiplayer with 8 players 👍
Old maps and savegames compatible 👍
Bugfixing but not removing "advanced mapmaking tricks" 👍
Automarket and other QoL improvements 👍
No Skirmish - of course that is a pitty. But thanks for being up front and open about it. Transparency and communication is the way to go, especially when you can't fulfill every wish.
Bigger maps - good to hear that you are still trying. People who know more about coding that I do, said this is not an easy task. I keep my fingers crossed that your coder will succeed.
I am super excited to see where it is going.
Oh, and wellcome Jamie. Nice to see you on Nick's team 🙂
7:02 This level of communication is mind bogglingly awesome. Just open and honest discussion. I LOVE FIREFLY.
All I can say is that I will purchase at Day 1. I love this Definite Edition so much !! I have a 32:9 screen and it plays and looks so much better than Stronghold HD. Thanks Firefly for doing this DE and I hope it does well enough for a crusader remaster, with ENDLESS SKIRMISH FUN !!!
Firefly thank you for this Definitiv Edition!❤ Crusader too🙏🏻
Can we please have the old consultant on the right. So the nostalgia comes across much better. And the German synchronisation no longer fits. This has a much older pitch than the consultant looks. 😊 Greetings from Germany Mylord.
how about adding option to rotate buildings using mouse wheel like in stronghold2, instead of building different directions separetely
Great video, i voted for 19.99 price , so this price is very acceptable, i hope it will be success and open road for other stronghold definitive editions
Really looking forward to seeing all the bugs & glitches fixed(or most of them) for the best of multiplayer longevity! Sent a whole list of all I know over the discord a week ago or so~. Thanks for showing a glitch from one of my videos! :) (The knights on tower) :D Didn't expect that!
I wish that there's gonna be more in the future. Looking forward to DLC content!
Thanks so much for the feedback!
Happy to buy some high quality food for those adorable cats there, what's the preferred shipping address?
9:14 Hey thanks for responding!! Cheers, can't wait to pick up the game!. YAY!!!!!!!!!
You're welcome!
Love the work you guys put in! But I do have a question. Will you ever remaster or make a DE for Stronghold 2? Still play that with my friends til this day. We love the game but we do see some things lacking. Still a brilliant game! Keep up the good work!
That will be a dream come true for me, and skirmish mode is right there🎉
Stronghold 2 but 2D graphics :D it's their strength tbh.
Two is my favorite. But I love the alternative starting keep designs of sh1 and all the extra units of sh crusader. I like being able to alternate between wood and stone construction like in sh2. The honor and punishment system. Need bigger sized building spots for the keep. Like the good and bad things to boost morale and productivity.
Thanks for UA subtitles!
I have a question not necessarily for definitive edition, but maybe the next one. Have you ever considered giving the ability to lock towers? Maybe every tower can have a door health bar that the enemy has to brake before they can enter it or something like that.
Just saw there's no skirmish, now that's a bummer. At least it's good thing coming clean with it so players can adjust their expectations. Hopefully multiplayer can somewhat replace superior skirmish experience.
good video, like it that you are clearly communicating what to expect and how close you are to the playerbase
I can't wait for the release date, i'll be buying straigh and sending as a gift to my father too, ofc!
Hope now that i have 30yo i'll be able to play with him, not only watch him playing! hehe
Stronghold was a masterpiece on my childhood, seeing a D.E. of that great game makes me very happy, thanks!
No Skirmish is kind of a deal breaker
With no plan on stronghold Crusader DE a Skirmish mode would almost be needed or a much wanted boost to original stronghold. Skirmishes in the Europe style like Crusader Europe mod gave the skirmish mode even more life!
We didn't say it wouldn't happen :) Just that we're focussing on the DE launch right now, it's not in active dev and any future DE would depend on how that's received
Please add more sounds for all game events and more phrases for all combat units. It will be just great!
Damn bummer we wont me seeing some fresh skirmish but im more than excited for this DE version of the game and the new campaign experience. Here's to hoping Firefly does well with this release and that doing the same with Crusader seems like a lucrative follow up to the success.
Finally getting around to typing up my list of questions and wishes 🙂
- Can we have animals on the map in multiplayer?
iirc for SH1 any wild animals, bears and wolves, are only in SP will be removed from MP maps. Only SHC and later games keep wild animals in MP games, which is a really nice feature.
- Can MP maps be sent from the host to the other players?
So not everyone has to search on Steam to play the same map.
- Can units be healed in the apothecary in multiplayer?
I understand that the SP campaign balanced for not healing units, but for MP this would be a really nice feature.
- Campaign Editor
Sir Hans had mentioned that idea and it sounds really nice and would not require any interfering with the game itself. Just a way to enter text and a list in which order certain custom maps are presented to be played and perhaps a custom jpg to illustrate the campaign.
- Can we have scripted events and invasions in multiplayer, like SHC2 and Warlords?
Having the script work also in MP would make for some really good and novel ways of playing.
- Can we send money and goods to allies and enemies in MP?
Beeing able to send goods to enemies would make for some nice RP gameplay (blackmail, bribes, tributes).
- Will there be further DLC with new content (campaigns) and features?
I think there could be enough interest in it, not only for the much mentioned skirmish, but also for other new features.
Only question I have is will or could there be a key option to switch between old and new graphics like the Command and Conquer remaster did?
It was really cool to instantly switch between the old and new visuals to admire how much better the new game looked.
Sadly not! Answered in full in the video (Question 24)
Skirmish and Ai upgrade dlc would be nice
Stronghold was my childhood, and while I am not a fan of the later titles (post Stronghold Legends, I really hope that this studio becomes successful.
skirmish mode will be missed. I always wanted to play this modality on "strolghold 1".
It would be nice if you could somehow manage to promote castle building in multiplayer. So that there are bonuses for a complete keep, for example, otherwise the battles are mostly like in age of empires, which isn't the point.
passion and transparency; last true game studio
We've been super inspired recently by games like Skate and Dead Space showing really early, transparent stuff :) Will try to continue doing this!
Love FireFly Studios. They make games that I love. My uncle who does not game has been able to pick up and play stronghold crusader. He’s even staying up late! This game just creates such an amazing feeling that no other developer has been able to achieve.
Can’t wait to watch those apple trees change color again!!!!
I remember as a kid my dad loved stronghold 1 and taught me how to play it because he loved it so much and I remember he was stuck on mission 15 for years ( before we had internet to see a guide) and as I got a bit older I finally beat the mission he was so hyped when I showed him and was amazed I figured it out 😂 this game has some deep memories for me
Yes!, now I feel that Steonghold Crusader will be remastered .. thanks firefly 🎉🎉🎉
5:03 just simple things like that is lovely. thank you
I would love LOVE to see Stronghold Crusader definitive edition, just the thought alone makes me happy
I understand your low time and resources but guys skirmish mode made SC timeless. I still play this game time for nostalgia and relaxing after long day. You can raise the price if you want, for the time and resources that should be spend for skirmish mode.
that 14.99 price tag is extremely generous in my opinion. Many other games would charge a lot more and for what looks to be a big improvement on an amazing game it is a great deal
without skirmish, i think its correctly priced.
If you make a DE for Stronghold Crusader, give it a 'European mode' in which units and buildings look like they do in Stronghold DE, then we would practically have the Stronghold DE skirmish mode everyone wishes for.
Dropping the ball not doing skirmish mode. Adds so much replay ability and was easily the best addition when crusader came out.
The most important question would be: do you plan on working on updates adter the initial release? That could open up the possibility to include features that aren't in the initial release due to time constraints.
Like, i would love to see skirmishes and bigger maps and just the possibility of maybe getting them eventually would mean so much.
All depends on how DE performs and our priorities at that time :) If there are updates on that I imagine we'll provide these here, closer to release
If it takes more time to develop maybe you could release some Features like Skirmish Mode or bigger Maps as dlc. I would definitley pay extra for that.
Looking forward to playing🎉
Step 1: select a building and pause the game
Step 2: pause and unpause work for that building
Step 3: unpause game and get worker++ for each same building
Step 4: profit
i hope this is on the list of unfixed exploits
Please submit this via our in-game form :)
Oh my gosh, this game was literally my childhood, I spend hundreds of hours on it and it's followed me into adulthood! i am so so excited for this to come out, wishlisted on Steam and counting down the days! can't believe a 22yr old classic is getting so much love, it's great to see it had such an impact on so many people other than me, and we all hate mission 15
Will there be an option to enable some changed from the UCP, specifically the ability to heal troops using an apothecary? it's hard to go back from UCP to the normal game because you can't heal your troops and they simply remain damaged forever.
Thanks for the feedback! Please submit this and any other thoughts using the in-game form :)
Hey guys - Stronghold was my first computer game and I fell in love with the games ever since. My biggest wish would really be bigger maps and even more players - 16 - or even 32 in Multiplayer on very big maps... that would be my dream since 15 years+ already and if you could create an update like this at some point in time that would be great - and I would even pay 50€ for the game tbh xd
As long as it’s good I don’t mind paying more.
Love you Firefly for making Stronghold: DE!! Please do Stronghold 2: DE next!!!
Hope they will add a lot of dlc content with well told storys and fun missions
Would pay for that as long as the price is reasonable for what you get
What a lovely way to communicate with the fans, thanks guys! PS: should've been £20+!
What they could do with steam workshop, is to let people add custom voice lines, event animations and whatnot specific to the map, how LOTR mod did it.
steam workshop needs top tier support. sharing maps is cool but what if we could share custom campaigns or custom unit designs
Happy to know there's a brand new campaign along with the original modes. The demo was enjoyable and I'm looking forward to play this.
Edit: I would also be willing to purchase expansion packs should more content be added. I would also adore a DE for Crusader in the future.
I've always wanted a campaign editor, i.e. make missions and link them together, with the option to include text and pictures in-between missions. That shouldn't be impossible?
And I want to know that will these castles in castle trail mode, such warwick, be available in siege mode?
yes
Yep!
Great！@@fireflyworlds
Dear Firefly, please add some weather and day/night effects to this legendary game. This will enhance the game's medieval atmosphere so much
As someone coming from SH3, I really look forward to getting my hands on the updated original. (Not to mention creating my own campaigns) And like others here have already stated, it would be cool to see skirmish mode. However, as you so eloquently explained, you have a small team that is under a great deal of pressure already. But, hopfully you could maybe add it later, through a DLC for example. That way, you can focus on fine-tuning the game for launch before trying to work on the additional content the community has requested.