Well since I was the last one working on the Saurians / Drakes I'll limit my comments to them (Yay, everybody's favorite faction):
The Saurians are essentially 'done' I never really planned for a level 3 to the healer line... The Drakes on the other hand did have level 3's planned: A level 3 'Glider' -> Linear upgrade (Neo had some ideas for special attacks, possibly a 'gust' attack. I wasn't sold on it, but since no final art has been produced it's a moot point) An upgrade 'Slasher' in the 'Clasher' line that would dead end the 'Gladiator' (with a possible power boost [like the 'Lancer']). This would be a plain linear upgrade. A level 3 for the 'Fighter' line. Linear upgrade, & the rest of the units in this line could use some touch-ups (Graphically). If you've followed the 'Drake Wars' I think these units were outlined there, and I've mentioned them on the list in the past. ATM I don't really consider these to be a 'high priority' and for the most part I'd consider the Drakes done enough... About a week ago I quietly contacted Shadow & Disto to see if they would be interested in taking a stab at this units. I requested that they stay quiet and stay out of the forums, and that they communicate directly via PM & email. I didn't promise them anything beyond no 'BS' and a fair viewing on the list. Their response was positive, & 'shadow' started feeding me a few images (speaking of which I should really get back to him). My reasons for keeping this quiet: - The 'normal' Drake issues - I just felt like asking two of the newer artists to see what they could do - Didn't want to alienate Neo or make him think we found a replacement for him (Theories about his potential reactions aside) So I'd appreciate it if we resisted the urge to 'spill the beans' on this more than I've already done. I'm not even sure if a) any of this art will get produced, b) if I think it's good enough to be put to this list, or c) if it will get approved by this list... The Drakes are done enough that there doesn't need to be a big push to get sub par art in... and I wanted to give some 'newer people' a shot at some art. PS- Has Neo explicitly told anybody that he won't be back? If so would you please tell me... I'm lucky I wasn't holding my breath for new art, I could have died :) The last I heard he was just busy / gone for an extended period, and he never explicitly said-- "Grr! I'm gone forever!"
