classic is not even related to Beta in terms of gameplay, and people have dug up code in the most recent update hinting to a 5-day demo.yourbeliefs said:
FortressCraft Becomes Fastest Selling XBLIG Title Ever
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If you think this is a ripoff, just wait till E3 2012 (maybe as soon as 2011) when some big-name publishing company announces "Mine!"
What, do you really think a success story like Minecraft's is going to be ignored by the big guys (or their investors)?
What, do you really think a success story like Minecraft's is going to be ignored by the big guys (or their investors)?
but infiniminer was a failed game, that was not focused on actually building things, and had only lasted 6 months (i think) before it closed down, and later released its code to the world. how is that anywhere similar to stealing an idea from a currently highly successful videogame?Jim 028 said:
well im just saying that its cool that they made it the xbox avatars with im assuming animations and everything, yeah they could fit the graphics a bit better but i just think its cool they did thatHardcore_gamer said:
Fortresscraft, a Minecraft clone? Well I know let's see what the Public Relations team for Fortresscraft has to say about that statement!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sX2vGYDtWs
Well, he certainly seems like one happy chappy, I think I'll stick with Minecraft...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sX2vGYDtWs
Well, he certainly seems like one happy chappy, I think I'll stick with Minecraft...
1) It doesn't matter if it is a clone. Minecraft is a clone of Infiniminer anyway and Minecraft creator admits that. Fortresscraft creators have said it is very similar to Minecraft. That's basically saying it's a clone. So it's not a malicious rip off.
2) Minecraft creator cash dollars $ are not being teared away from him. Fortresscraft is on consoles which has a different audience altogether. This means the cash flow isn't going to change much for Minecraft anyway. And besides, competition is a good thing. It forces the companies to price their games competitively and also puts pressure on the creators lazy asses to put more features in the game to stay fresh.
3) Until now the console community has not had an opportunity to play Minecraft aside from using their computer. Alternatives are nice.
My Wishlist for Fortresscraft if it is to exceed Minecraft in greatness
1) I got bored with Minecraft very quickly because the number of different minerals (diamonds, coal, etc) was quite low. Expand it even further with far more things to find.
2) There needs to be far more things to create (judging from the videos, this is what the subsequent chapters are for). This is where those other new materials come in.
3) No Microtransactions! I don't like paying for shit already in the game that I've payed for.
4) A list of challenges and achievements with worthwhile rewards.
5) A story mode. Any and all of the following should be put in:
- A creation mission (preferably untimed)
- Defend your castle (that you built) mission
- A rescue mission
- Hunting
- Traveling far distances
etc etc etc
2) Minecraft creator cash dollars $ are not being teared away from him. Fortresscraft is on consoles which has a different audience altogether. This means the cash flow isn't going to change much for Minecraft anyway. And besides, competition is a good thing. It forces the companies to price their games competitively and also puts pressure on the creators lazy asses to put more features in the game to stay fresh.
3) Until now the console community has not had an opportunity to play Minecraft aside from using their computer. Alternatives are nice.
My Wishlist for Fortresscraft if it is to exceed Minecraft in greatness
1) I got bored with Minecraft very quickly because the number of different minerals (diamonds, coal, etc) was quite low. Expand it even further with far more things to find.
2) There needs to be far more things to create (judging from the videos, this is what the subsequent chapters are for). This is where those other new materials come in.
3) No Microtransactions! I don't like paying for shit already in the game that I've payed for.
4) A list of challenges and achievements with worthwhile rewards.
5) A story mode. Any and all of the following should be put in:
- A creation mission (preferably untimed)
- Defend your castle (that you built) mission
- A rescue mission
- Hunting
- Traveling far distances
etc etc etc
Alright, this is chapter one. Let him make Fortresscraft his own, if it turns out to be a complete ripoff at chapter 10 feel free to attack him. As Notch's vid shows, Minecraft STARTED out as an Infiminer clone but become something completely different.
I've said this dozens of times already: Good for console owners, bad for Minecraft owners.
I have a feeling there will always be a dispute over which rips off what or which one is better, but until Minecraft shows itself to console owners like me, I'll sledge out the three dollars for FortressCraft. . .maybe Yahtzee can do a review of it and give us the final verdict so everyone will shut the hell up for at least a day or two.
I have a feeling there will always be a dispute over which rips off what or which one is better, but until Minecraft shows itself to console owners like me, I'll sledge out the three dollars for FortressCraft. . .maybe Yahtzee can do a review of it and give us the final verdict so everyone will shut the hell up for at least a day or two.
