Archmage Rises - the play-how-you-want mage simulator - now available on Early Access

[Infinitron]

It's a poor comparison. This guy is obviously a pro. If the website and videos don't convince you, his LinkedIn might: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashenshell

 

[ArchAngel]

It's a poor comparison. This guy is obviously a pro. If the website and videos don't convince you, his LinkedIn might: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashenshell

Lets hope so, but you know what they say "If something is too good to be true, it...."

 

[almondblight]

It's a poor comparison. This guy is obviously a pro. If the website and videos don't convince you, his LinkedIn might: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashenshell

More important in my mind is the fact that people have actually been playing Archmage Rises. I mean, if any Codexers are interested they can even play the early combat prototype.

 

[Exxos]

This game has been Greenlit by the Community!
The community has shown their interest in this game. Valve has reached out to this developer to start moving things toward release on Steam.

Cautiously optimistic about this.

 

[Jack Dandy]

I can't help but wonder what would happen if the game was structured in a more Japanese form. IE less randomness, more focus on fixed world and interesting NPCs & such.
Especially considering you can get chicks pregnant!

But, I suppose the ambitiousness of Western devs is it's own very important factor to consider & like.

Anywho! Looking forward to the game..! Good luck with it.

 

[HoboForEternity]

awesome. i mean being greenlit on steam isnt exactly a big accomplishment, but the game looks p cool enough. pretty ambitious

 

[Smashing Axe]

Honest ambition too in that he isn't just making shit up for extra kickstarter bucks. I'm really anticipating this. Right now I'm picturing the sandbox style of Mount and Blade (In that there's no real objective) mixed with King of Dragon Pass (If the developer reads this and hasn't seen the game already it's worth checking out for ideas)

 

[HoboForEternity]

it has a steam store page

http://store.steampowered.com/app/506480

ETA: q1 2017

 

[Luka-boy]

God damn it, I read it as:
Rape
Rape
Rape

 

[adrix89]

Well it was confirmed as a Rance Simulator.

 

[lightbane]

That interface font reminds me of Skyrimjob. Hopefully it has hotkeys and full-mouse support.

 

[LordYabo]

Hey guys, Sorry I haven't been back here in a while. So much going on:
getting Greenlit (only 10 days, woot!)
preparing for the booth at GenCon (can you believe they charge $400 for basic power?)
Mac version totally not working
getting the closed alpha access and pre-orders ready for Aug 3.

I've just hired a community manager to help me out. I will get back to your questions and comments. RPGCodexers are my kinda people!

 

[Viata]

Good luck, mate.

 

[HoboForEternity]

preparing for the booth at GenCon (can you believe they charge $400 for basic power?)

my high school fair charged $200 for a food booth, and it's literally just 3 class tables covered with big tablecloth hahahaha

 

[Got bored and left]

Good luck indeed, the game looks promising. I wasn't expecting to see something I like in a game based on procedural generation, but here we are. Fingers crossed for this one!

preparing for the booth at GenCon (can you believe they charge $400 for basic power?)

Very indie developer-friendly, huh?

 

[LordYabo]

Good luck indeed, the game looks promising. I wasn't expecting to see something I like in a game based on procedural generation, but here we are. Fingers crossed for this one!

Me neither! Usually procedural means to me "pointless". So basically i'm a guy who doesn't like procedural games making a procedural game. So maybe that's a good thing?
We're working hard to give the world point and meaning for the player, whatever goals they choose to have. And for lack of a better term, there is a "win state" that you can achieve per game.
Personally I need that. I need to know i'm working towards something and achieved it and i'm done.

Civ is a procedural game but doesn't feel like it, i suppose because of the 5ish win states. So that's what i'm aiming for.

 

[vonAchdorf]

Me neither! Usually procedural means to me "pointless". So basically i'm a guy who doesn't like procedural games making a procedural game. So maybe that's a good thing?

This should help to alleviate the shortcomings and pitfalls which come with procedural content. I think there was no mention of "rogue-like" in your pitch, so that's already a good sign.

 

[Jack Dandy]

Speaking of roguelikes! I understand there are dungeons in the game - will they be randomized too?

 

[ArchAngel]

All sounds good. I look forward to play a finished version.

 

[adrix89]

Me neither! Usually procedural means to me "pointless". So basically i'm a guy who doesn't like procedural games making a procedural game. So maybe that's a good thing?

That's because people haven't caught up with how dynamic systems are fundamental to procedurally generated worlds.

 

[Space Satan]

Good luck indeed, the game looks promising. I wasn't expecting to see something I like in a game based on procedural generation, but here we are. Fingers crossed for this one!

Me neither! Usually procedural means to me "pointless". So basically i'm a guy who doesn't like procedural games making a procedural game. So maybe that's a good thing?
We're working hard to give the world point and meaning for the player, whatever goals they choose to have. And for lack of a better term, there is a "win state" that you can achieve per game.
Personally I need that. I need to know i'm working towards something and achieved it and i'm done.

Civ is a procedural game but doesn't feel like it, i suppose because of the 5ish win states. So that's what i'm aiming for.

Are you planning to endorse or shun fanatical min-maxing, like buffing dodge or other skill to ridiculous values to exploit the system and game mechanics?

 

[Ninjerk]

In 2016, understanding math is fanaticism.

 

[deuxhero]

Are there shapeshifting spells usable by the player as more than just combat options?

 

[Scroo]

I'm quite hyped about this, can't wait! We need more stuff like this

 

[GrainWetski]

Are there shapeshifting spells usable by the player as more than just combat options?

I don't think they allow bestiality on Steam.