Runemaster, Norse-themed randomized sandbox tactical RPG from Paradox - CANCELLED

[Spectacle]

Wow it's another Civ5 lookalike.

Has gaming really declined so much that hex based wargames are now "Civ5 lookalikes"?

 

[Infinitron]

So, when can I move this thread to Strategy Gaming?

Come on, Paradox, who are you kidding.

 

[Hobo Elf]

Wow it's another Civ5 lookalike.

Has gaming really declined so much that hex based wargames are now "Civ5 lookalikes"?

It only got popular after Civ5, so, yeah. You can also be sure that combat plays as decadently as Civ5 does. I'll be very surprised if it has something as simple as flanking or any kind of tactical elements beyond standing on elevations gives your enemies a damage malus.

 

[tuluse]

Wow it's another HoMM lookalike.

ftfy

 

[Metro]

Civ 5 invented hex-based strategy.

 

[Answermancer]

I'll be very surprised if it has something as simple as flanking or any kind of tactical elements beyond standing on elevations gives your enemies a damage malus.

Why? Even "strategy RPGs" like Final Fantasy Tactics represent flanking in some way.

 

[TheLostOne]

How long until the first thread on the Paradox forums requesting romance in Runemaster?

Lol.

 

[Infinitron]

Gamescom live demo:


Starts at around 1:29:25

 

[Azalin]

That looks nice,I hope it doesn't come with 500 dlcs like most of their games

 

[pakoito]

That looks nice,I hope it doesn't come with 500 dlcs like most of their games

God saves us from getting expansions. One game, one release.

 

[Metro]

Paradox = you can expect at least half a dozen DLC

 

[sser]

Looks good. I'm down for a random-generated King's Bounty.

 

[St Antony of Padua]

Looks good. I'm down for a random-generated King's Bounty.

This is exactly what I'm hoping for. Also, if what she is saying is true, the world will be malleable to your decisions which differ from the incredibly static world of King's Bounty.

Edit: Considering it is a paradox game the metal may break under stress....

 

[Stefan Vujovic]

First of all Norse mythology is freaking awesome, we need more games set around those mythos, and by looking at this gamescom demo game is looking really promising, two of my favourite genres mixed together...

 

[Zombra]

Jesus Christ, that interviewer shouldn't drink so much before picking up a microphone. Shut the fuck up.

Game looks fun.

 

[Chefren]

The Nordic mythology theme is corny and annoying as hell.

Such a thing does not exist, it's called the Norse mythology.

 

[Agesilaus]

Either way, Humanity is making the right point. The only time norse mythology makes sense is when you want your audience to yawn uncontrollably and wish they were anywhere else. I'm not playing this game because it has a norse theme, that's the bottom line. The only way it could get worse is if you made it a caveman game where the people are equipped with nothing but sticks and stones.

 

[Malaphusis]

The interface is so beautiful and crisp with lots of delicious info/feedback...can't beat that Paradox/Crusader Kings II aesthetic. I want to click the (mouse, not console) buttons sooooo bad!

 

[pakoito]

From what I can see it does cover mouse, tablet and pad without any changes needed. Hover/long tap/select button to see additional info on the stats and that's pretty much it.

I loathe pointy top hexes tho, flat top is the way to go.

 

[Perkel]

The Nordic mythology theme is corny and annoying as hell.

YEP and that was before Skyrim shit.

First of all Norse mythology is freaking awesome, we need more games set around those mythos, and by looking at this gamescom demo game is looking really promising, two of my favourite genres mixed together...

Nope. It is fucking bad. If anything developer should do proper Norse men game without shitty thors helmets with horns (which is total BS) hammer and axes (which is also total bs).

You start in a village and you rape and pillage fallowed by raping and pillaging.

 

[Abu Antar]

I think The Banner Saga was good. Even if they did their own thing with the mythology. Valkyrie Profile also has an interesting interpretation of the mythology.

 

[Nihiliste]

The game and especially the UI look beautiful but stylistically I don't think this is going to be something I really enjoy.

 

[Higher Animal]

That UI makes me want to cum.

 

[Stainless Veteran]

Hopefully you can turn off the giant quest markers. Otherwise, the game looks surprisingly good, interface looks polished, tactical battles also look neat (shit, I really would have liked to see such battles in Crusader Kings 2). Looking forward towards it.

 

[Infinitron]

Gamescom Day Two: http://www.twitch.tv/twitch/b/557987029


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