Question: So how are you going to make money from the game this time? Do I have to pay to access the game?
Answer: No. We will have in-game purchases, but they won't be required to complete the game. They are just little things to add to your enjoyment - things that make resource-earning quicker, or to trade. This makes the game more accessible (cheaper) for our players, but it also means we can recoup our costs.
Question: Will there be an easy way to find gems this time around? I really liked the gem-finding magnifier.
Question: Will there be a hints system for when I get stuck on a puzzle?
Question: Will I be able to play full screen? How big does my screen resolution need to be?
Question: What happens when there are bug fixes, will I have to re-download anything or update anything on my computer?
Answer: Totem Tribe 2 will have an automated updater which will allow to update the game each time you launch it, if there is new content available. You will no longer need to search for patches and fixes or download new versions. The automated downloader will do that for you.
Question: If we're playing the game online, where does my game get stored and can I back it up in case there are problems with it?
Question: What kinds of facial features can we add/change to our avatar?
Answer: You can pick hair, eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, etc. while creating your hero.
Question: Can we play offline?
Answer: Unfortunately this system requires an internet connection to our servers, so you won't be able to play TT2 offline. While it will require an internet connection, it does not require a good one. We will make sure that even a really bad one will work.
Question: But I don't want to use the multi-player feature. Do I still have to connect to the internet to play by myself?
Answer: The game will be online even despite the fact that you can play alone without interacting with other players and automated updates are just an example of a good feature that can be used even without using the multi-player gaming. Another good example would be online ranking and achievements.
I understand that some players can't be online all the time but we have to move forward. We might lose some fraction of offline-only players but going online brings so much fun to the game in so many new ways that we can't disregard this, sorry. If that means we are losing some players like you, it's a pity, but we won't change our path.
Question: But I also can't afford to pay for the constant internet connection. Why do I still have to play this way?
Answer: Actually, the game saves when you stop playing. So you can play for as much or as little as you are willing to use the internet for. If you can only afford to spend 1/2 hour on the internet, then play for 1/2 hour.
Question: So I am online and playing by myself - do I still see other players?
Question: Can I change from single player to multi-player mid-game, or do I have to wait until I restart at the beginning again?
Answer: There will be basically one game with all of the features, but you will be able to chose of how big of an impact they will have, and you will be able to change it while playing. Even in if you are single-player type of person, multi-player features will still be there, it just won't have as big of an impact. However once you have enough with regular quests and story and decide to enjoy more multi-player stuff like joining an alliance with other players, you will be able to do it at almost any time you feel ready.
Question: Is TT2 browser-based, or do I have to download something?
Answer: Totem Tribe 2 will be online but not browser-based, you will have to download and install it to play.
Sometimes people call all browser-based games "online" but that is incorrect. An online game is a game which requires a constant internet connection while you play. And this downloader will be our own thing, it will not be connected with Steam or other game downloaders.
Question: Will there be a free demo? (Is there any point in having a free demo when the game itself is free?)
Question: How does my game save?
Answer: You will not have to save at all, the game will be calculated on the server, thus even if you are disconnected, game progress is not lost - you can reconnect and continue on from where you left. Basically, the game is stored on our servers, not on your computer. Just enter your login, password and start playing again. Even if your computer crashes or you need to reinstall the game downloader, you won't lose your progress!
Question: Can we choose when the game downloads updates? I don't want it to do it automatically.
Question: If the game is constantly being updated and added to, will there really be a 'finish'? Will I actually ever complete the game?
Question: Will we be forced to see advertising everywhere if we don't buy things? Sent spammy emails?
Question: Will I be able to download the game or access it from other websites, like Big Fish Games or Steam, or somewhere else?
Question: What happens if the servers go down? Will my game progress be lost?
Question: Will you ban players? What does it take to get banned?
Question: Since the game will be on your servers, what do my purchases actually do? Can I really own, trade or sell anything I buy if I don't actually have a physical copy of the item?
Question: How much will these in-game purchases cost?
Question: Will everything look like it did in TT1 and TTG? Will we see new units, buildings, characters, locations, etc?
Answer: No. We have created a new art style, so buildings, units, characters, etc. will all look new. It will still retain the essence of the original games though. The new art means that buildings, etc will be easier to distinguish from the background as well. There are also lots of new units and buildings!
Question: Do we share the world map with other players? Can I see other players and their units/buildings?
Question: In this new town of mine, do I have the option to build walls or roads?
Answer: Yes. In TT2 you can build roads, but you can also build walls. The walls move automatically so when you want to build something new, you don't have to demolish the walls and rebuild them.
Question: In the original games we could only upgrade towers - can we upgrade other buildings in TT2?
Answer: Yes! Upgrading buildings will not only improve their look, but will also make it more useful. For example when you upgrade a hut, the worker capacity in it will be increased. Since we have included resources now, we decided to save some space and make player villages more compact - there is really no need to build a number of the same builngs in your village now, all you do is just make one building of specific type and upgrade it!
Question: Who is Jotun? Who is Gromus? Who is Loku? Who is Matriarch?
Question: What kind of achievements can I win? How many are there?
Question: When I finish playing the game, and restart to play again, will I keep past achievements? What things do I keep and what things do I lose? If I buy an in-game item, will I be able to use it for future play-throughs?