From their announcement:
Quote3. Due to some technical issues with porting, we will launch an open beta of Cossacks 3 on additional platforms on Friday, March 31. We are sorry for any inconveniences.
I've had many chats with various people at GSC Game World during the delays with lots of different release dates thrown at me that never end up being hit, so it's good to see something finally happen. Although, I would by lying if I said I wasn't sceptical of them actually doing it, but I really hope they don't let us down again on Friday.
I will be reviewing the game once some time has been put into it to get a feel for it. I haven't been given any advanced access on this one.
I will also be doing some events online to play with the community, which I will livestream on Twitch.
About the game
This remake of the classic game, that originally launched in 2000, contains all of the elements that distinguish the successful Cossacks games and combines them with contemporary 3D-graphics. Cossacks 3 provides the player with infinite tactical options, including not only the construction of buildings, the production of raw materials, but also the broad selection of various units and the influence of the landscape.
How to get a free key
Thanks to the developer for providing keys for GOL staff, I also have a spare key to throw to our readers! If you want a free key, draw your best impression of you ready for battle using plain old pen and paper with your GOL username written on it (no username written on it, no entry!). Then post that in the comments. Competition will close on Friday at 8PM UTC. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Quoting: AryvandaarWell it is obvious if they put out a Linux beta, they want to support Linux to get more sales isn't it? They go hand in hand.Quoting: liamdaweI think this is being a little pedantic here, but I get the jist of what you're saying.
I may just as well be wrong, but the cynic in me tell me that it's a tactic to get more people to buy the game, which is why I pointed it out. Any tactic that companies use to try to feel players that they "have to" buy a game miss out on something cool, is something I'm against. As I said first, I could just as well be wrong, but seeing how the gaming industry is at this point, is it so weird to be cautious and a bit cynical?
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Quoting: liamdaweWell it is obvious if they put out a Linux beta, they want to support Linux to get more sales isn't it? They go hand in hand.
Yes, of course, I just find the wording to be too misleading. Now that I read the article and announcement again I see that they wrote "open beta", which is even worse than to use that "public beta" and only having it available for people who own the game. I don't think I need to explain what "open beta" means. The entire industry use it, as a limited kind of free demo.
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Quoting: AryvandaarYou can use certain terms to mean something different, it's all about context. I see nothing wrong here, it is a public beta, for owners of the game. Sorry dude, but you're being way too pedantic about a small thing. Last I will say on it as it's going nowhere :)Quoting: liamdaweWell it is obvious if they put out a Linux beta, they want to support Linux to get more sales isn't it? They go hand in hand.
Yes, of course, I just find the wording to be too misleading. Now that I read the article and announcement again I see that they wrote "open beta", which is even worse than to use that "public beta" and only having it available for people who own the game. I don't think I need to explain what "open beta" means. The entire industry use it, as a limited kind of free demo.
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MintedGamer Mar 30, 2017
Its good to know the developers are still working on this, I know it can be difficult bugfixing, especially if you are dependant on 3rd parties that might not have the same priorities that you do.
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okay I guess the pants of this wallpaper guy of cossacks 3 wouldn't suit me that well but pen and paper would definitely be my weapons of choice ;-)
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Okay so nerdknight is the winner, really loved the drawing, will send you a PM.
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nerdknight Mar 31, 2017
Quoting: liamdaweOkay so nerdknight is the winner, really loved the drawing, will send you a PM.Thanks Liam! I'll give it a try as soon as I can. I really enjoyed making the drawing, it's been many years since touched a pencil!
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IdleGandalf Apr 1, 2017
This "open beta" is not yet released, is it? The patch notes say something about an beta branch, but even if you opt into it, you can't install Cossacks 3 on linux.
What a waste of time.
What a waste of time.
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