What kind of game is Calamity Fuse? This is a combination First Person Shooter and Role Playing Game. Drawing influence from both genres, the game can be played entirely as an FPS, entirely as an RPG, or as a combination of both, depending on how the player chooses.
Is there any singleplayer? In the short term, Matrieya Studios is focusing on the multiplayer aspect. However in the future we have great plans for a vast singleplayer campaign, building on and expanding the multiplayer as well.
Is Calamity Fuse an MMO? Will the player have levels? No. Calamity Fuse eliminates the need for grinding by putting everybody on the same playing level. A player picks their equipment and then must use his skill to gain advantage over his opponent, not empty numbers that only reflect how long one has been logged into the game. Calamity Fuse also does not promote the "losers keep losing" mentality that makes it so difficult to be the underdog.
What game engine does Calamity Fuse use? We are developing on the Source engine.
Are there any new modes of play you're introducing? Calamity Fuse re-introduces the classic modes of multiplayer gameplay such as CTF and TDM in a new light and from a new angle, using radically ingenious concepts to revitalize the core aspects of a game.
A Multiplayer RPG? How does that work? Do you level up stats that carry over to other servers? Calamity Fuse is an RPG in the same sense that Zelda is an RPG; it's not the levels that make you awesome, which is fine because nobody really likes grinding all that much anyways. It's the equipment and the skills a player uses to wield that equipment that makes one player better than another.
What will the maps be like? Large or small? Open or closed? There will be a mixture of large and small maps depending on the situation. Initially we will be focusing on smaller maps to deal with the smaller player base of a new game, but we will also feature larger maps. All maps will feature alternately closed and open spaces to provide variation.
What is "Numen"? How do they work? Please see the entry in our glossary of terms and the area in our About page.
What is the philosophy behind using the firearms? The firearms in Calamity Fuse are a quintessential part of gameplay. Although they create a weakness against Numen-users due to their status effects and shielding abilities, firearms allow players the flexibility of strong, far-reaching attacks with virtually no drawbacks.
What is the philosophy behind using the melee weapons? Melee weapons such as swords offer a great advantage in close-range fighting, and a moderate effectiveness with the use of Numen as well. Their long-range disadvantage is easy made up for by a sampling of Numen to make them strong against their firearm adversaries.
What is the philosophy behind using the Numen? A user of Numen focuses on using Numen at the expense of his health and physical strength. Using special weapons that focus their Numen-using abilities, Numen rely more on the combinations they create to survive. Using Numen is a thinking man's game, for "That which submits rules." With the potential to be more powerful than physical weapons alone, Numen take great skill to perfect and master, rendering the bearer with great power over his enemies.
Can you dual wield weapons? The unique inventory system in Calamity Fuse allows you to carry up to three weapons, and deploy one or two at a time. The drawback to duel wielding is that some special abilities are only available when only one weapon is deployed, and in some instances (while latching, for example) the secondary weapon will be disabled.
Can you buy a firearm and a melee weapon or are you stuck with whatever specialization you choose? Calamity Fuse forces no limitations on the player by class or team. Players may choose a melee weapon and a firearm to use at the same time if they desire. "Overspecialization leads to death." -Motoko Kusanagi
What were your inspirations for Calamity Fuse? Two of our biggest video game inspirations while creating this game were Final Fantasy 7 and System Shock 2. The list of great video games that inspire us is much longer and probably wouldn't fit here. Feel free to ask any of the developers personally. Some of the literary inspirations were novels like Dune and Ender's Game.
Sounds awesome! How can I help? Join the forums and help spread the word about how awesome our game is. If you feel that you can help in a technical capacity, please feel free to contact us at recruiting@matrieya.com.