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Stormgate

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Stormgate is an upcoming free-to-play real-time strategy game developed by Frost Giant Studios. Founded by veterans of the Warcraft and StarCraft franchises, Frost Giant is on a mission to build the next great RTS. To learn more about the game and sign up for the beta, visit playstormgate.com.

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I recently had a conversation with a long time RTS fan who made the remark that Stormgate will live and die by the pro scene adoption, and that if the game isn't a spectacle at the highest level, they're in trouble. The example he somewhat jokingly gave was that if TLO can make it through a premier tournament, there are problems (lol).

While I don't fully agree, it did raise an interesting point in the "spectacular" nature of what professional RTS can be. Many times while watching professional SC2 I have been in awe at the sheer speed and control at which some players are able to execute. It's a beautiful dance at speeds I cannot comprehend.

On the flip side, I've personally found that I am quite simply not fast enough to play SC2 at the level my brain wants too. There can be a lot going on, and attempting to keep up can be a frustrating experience at times. In general, I prefer watching SC2 to playing it.

Coming back to Stormgate, I'm all for a more approachable game that doesn't require the same level of (sometimes inhuman) speed and precision. I want a game that's fun, approachable, while still offering enough room to challenge myself.

I'd love to have it both ways. A game that inspires awe when played at the highest level, while still being approachable and fun. I'm not sure it's possible, but I'm hoping the game can strike a middle ground between the two.

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