Features
- How many robots are there?
- Battlegrounds includes 8 robots: Jaguar, Force, Pyros, Mantis, Chronos, Katana, Warlord, and Gargoyle. To read about each robot's abilities and see pictures of them in action, check out our robot previews.
- Can I customise my robot's appearance?
- Yes. You can pick from three "paint jobs" (patterns) for each robot, and your pilot or team will determine the colours used to paint that pattern. We are also considering the possibility of stamping team or personal logos on the robot's body.
- How many arenas are there?
- Battlegrounds includes 12 arenas: Blade Pit, Canyon, City, Desert, Fire Pit, Iceberg, "Pharaoh's Fire", Power Plant, Space Station, Volcano, and 2 unannounced arenas. You can learn more about each arena in our arena previews.
- How many pilots are there?
- Fifty (50), each with their own background, personality, colour scheme, and story.
- Will Battlegrounds use slow-motion effects like Max Payne or The Matrix?
- No. It's a cute gimmick, but it wouldn't work in a multiplayer game - who wants to have the action slow down because some other guy, off-screen, is using a finishing move? The effect would be unpredictable and annoying.
- Can I record my fights to show my friends?
- Yes. In fact, Battlegrounds allows you to record any match, play it back, change camera angles, view the action in slow-motion, and even save the recording as an AVI (video) file - this is how we create the gameplay videos seen on our website!
- Will Battlegrounds use an on-line ranking and stats system?
- Some form of stats system is planned - we're currently investigating the possibilities.
- Will the game feature hidden robots or arenas, cheat options, or other secrets?
- No... *cough*.
- Will single-player mode feature a unique story and ending for every pilot?
- Every principal character will have a unique story and ending. If time permits, we will create unique stories for secondary characters as well.
- Does Battlegrounds support multiplayer over LAN?
- Yes!
- What about serial link, or 2-player split-screen mode?
- No!
- Can we import our own clan logos for use in team battles?
- We're currently considering this feature.
- Can gargoyle fly?
- Gargoyle has limited flying and gliding abilities, but cannot fly freely around the arena or remain airborne for extended periods.
