Posts from Hive City

I'm not afraid of lizards; I even had one as a pet. I'm also not afraid of crocodiles from a distance :smile01:, but scorpions... brrr... Although in Fallout, they were dark enough not to scare people with their anatomical features...
I also don't like all sorts of slimy larvae-worms, brrr. We need to choose more aesthetically pleasing units... Although praying mantises are good! By the way, we also had one at home... :smile03:

Once, in the south, I saw a praying mantis moving. It wobbled like a leaf on a branch. And scorpions, they say, are even useful. They are going to study them because, theoretically, vaccines against the most terrible diseases can be made from their venom!:cool:

Alright, comrades, let's get back to the topic! We've already seen too many questionable posts.

Returning to the topic of the Hive.
This race should embrace a philosophy of overwhelming force, a "cannon fodder" avalanche, speed, and relentless pressure.

Individual units should have almost no individuality (the unit doesn't notice the loss of a soldier); they are valuable only in large numbers, and individually they are weak – probably the weakest in the game. Accordingly, this race will have the highest mortality rate in battle, which must be compensated for by an incredible increase in unit production and low cost.

Moreover, the increase in unit production should be gradual: while there is a regular dwelling in the castle, the production rate is more or less reasonable. As soon as an upgrade occurs, it doubles (only for units of that level).

The overall dynamics of development are well-suggested. I would only like to emphasize once again their overall focus on rapid expansion. For example, it would be good to give upgraded units of levels 2-3 wings (and possibly even level 1). This would create a powerful race!

However, I think there are too many summons. Summons, in general, are a very strong and specific type of magic. The caster must "weave" creatures from the AETHER or another basic substance. This is not something that insects would do! It would be much more plausible if a high-level creature (let's say a Princess/Queen) began to "lay eggs" or give birth directly on the battlefield. New stacks of low-level creatures (young ones) would appear, which would skip this turn (grow up), and then begin to fight on equal terms with the others. And after the battle, they would not disappear!!!

Another ability option is to stun the enemy. Something like Hypnosis, or, at worst, Berserk. This is very much in the spirit of insects.

But what about magic? Any offensive magic looks absurd (even a simple arrow). So, which direction/school should be chosen? Perhaps it is worth limiting oneself to defense (Skin, Healing, Dispel)? Or introduce something that affects the mind (Fear, Stun)? Or limit oneself to passive attacks (Poison, Disease, Weakness, Paralysis, Slowness)?

But what about magic? Any offensive spell looks somewhat absurd (even Arrow). Which direction/school should I choose then? Perhaps it's worth limiting oneself to defense (Hide Armor, Healing, Dispel)? Or introduce something that affects the mind (Fear, Stun)? Or limit oneself to passive attacks (Poison, Disease, Weakness, Paralysis, Slow)?

The last option looks more plausible. It's more natural for insects.

And fear/horror/stupefaction would also be characteristic of insects because even small ones are feared, and if you make them horse-sized, then their stinky slimy bodies, as well as their sharp spines like those of dragonfly larvae, for example, will not inspire any affection! :D

But I took a picture of it so that you can admire it…

Praying Mantis :)

GmiR, that's a cool larva! When I was little, I really liked all sorts of aquatic creatures. Also, the aquatic scorpion and large water beetles are pretty cool :D

gamehuntera, actually, this monster is called Umber Hulk...

Slonysh, lapul, tell me then, who doesn't scare you: cool:

And I'll try to come up with some kind of city based on your wishes. A race of kittens? A race of bunnies? No problem ;)

Mugais, an avid fan of disgusting creatures.

you know, that's an idea, gather all sorts of kittens, rabbits, hamsters, and make an army out of them. :D I'm serious! And angels will be at the head, but not like the ones in the castle, but like these: :smile36: :smile52:

By the way, taking Shalk from Morrowind seems like a good idea. I'll give it a try.