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Free Games: "Fort Triumph" and "RPG In A Box"
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Spalls Hurgenson
Dec 1, 2022, 11:04:26 AM12/1/22
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Thursday. Epic. Games. You know what it's all about. So let's not beat
around the bush and just get to the part where I tell you what and
where the games are available.
*Fort Triumph
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/fort-triumph
I know nothing about this game, so I'm going to start by quoting what
it says on the store page: "A strategy game combining the turn-based
combat of XCOM with the world exploration of HOMM. Build towns,
collect artifacts, improve your heroes, and influence your tactical
surroundings using physics!". The visuals look very Warcraft III in
appearance, which isn't necessarily bad but makes the game feel dated
from the start. Based on the trailers, the combat seems less engaging
than XCom's white-knuckle fights, and the overland 4X strategy seem
equally shallow. It almost feels like a mobile game. Might be good,
but nothing I'd rush to play.
* RPG in a Box
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rpg-in-a-box
What it says on the tin. It's a game-builder with Minecraft-like
visuals that lets you create your own RPGs, from the monsters to the
levels to the quests to the combat mechanics. You're not going to end
up with anything like Skyrim but I can see having fun with this. But
it's fairly niche; you have to be the sort interested in fantasy RPGs
/and/ want to build your own game /and/ not be turned off by the
visual style. But the reviews are good and it's supposedly easy to
work. Sure, I'll take it. But I'll quite understand if others let it
pass them by
7 days to claim, as usual. And unlike certain cheap-ass Usenet
posters, more than one person can take the game. Enjoy! ;-)
around the bush and just get to the part where I tell you what and
where the games are available.
*Fort Triumph
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/fort-triumph
I know nothing about this game, so I'm going to start by quoting what
it says on the store page: "A strategy game combining the turn-based
combat of XCOM with the world exploration of HOMM. Build towns,
collect artifacts, improve your heroes, and influence your tactical
surroundings using physics!". The visuals look very Warcraft III in
appearance, which isn't necessarily bad but makes the game feel dated
from the start. Based on the trailers, the combat seems less engaging
than XCom's white-knuckle fights, and the overland 4X strategy seem
equally shallow. It almost feels like a mobile game. Might be good,
but nothing I'd rush to play.
* RPG in a Box
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rpg-in-a-box
What it says on the tin. It's a game-builder with Minecraft-like
visuals that lets you create your own RPGs, from the monsters to the
levels to the quests to the combat mechanics. You're not going to end
up with anything like Skyrim but I can see having fun with this. But
it's fairly niche; you have to be the sort interested in fantasy RPGs
/and/ want to build your own game /and/ not be turned off by the
visual style. But the reviews are good and it's supposedly easy to
work. Sure, I'll take it. But I'll quite understand if others let it
pass them by
7 days to claim, as usual. And unlike certain cheap-ass Usenet
posters, more than one person can take the game. Enjoy! ;-)
kyonshi
Dec 3, 2022, 10:07:50 AM12/3/22
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On 01/12/2022 17:04, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
>
> * RPG in a Box
> https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rpg-in-a-box
> What it says on the tin. It's a game-builder with Minecraft-like
> visuals that lets you create your own RPGs, from the monsters to the
> levels to the quests to the combat mechanics. You're not going to end
> up with anything like Skyrim but I can see having fun with this. But
> it's fairly niche; you have to be the sort interested in fantasy RPGs
> /and/ want to build your own game /and/ not be turned off by the
> visual style. But the reviews are good and it's supposedly easy to
> work. Sure, I'll take it. But I'll quite understand if others let it
> pass them by
>
I think the target demographic for that one are people who are really
>
> * RPG in a Box
> https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rpg-in-a-box
> What it says on the tin. It's a game-builder with Minecraft-like
> visuals that lets you create your own RPGs, from the monsters to the
> levels to the quests to the combat mechanics. You're not going to end
> up with anything like Skyrim but I can see having fun with this. But
> it's fairly niche; you have to be the sort interested in fantasy RPGs
> /and/ want to build your own game /and/ not be turned off by the
> visual style. But the reviews are good and it's supposedly easy to
> work. Sure, I'll take it. But I'll quite understand if others let it
> pass them by
>
into Minecraft and want to specifically make an RPG without having to do
this in Minecraft.
Which means it's most likely intended for younger audiences.
Spalls Hurgenson
Dec 3, 2022, 11:21:48 AM12/3/22
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had checked out - mostly to RoBlox - and all that were left were
Minecraft grognards and streamers.
Mind you, I'm not arguing with your thesis; you're probably right that
this game is supposed to compete in that market. I just think it's
target of comparison is probably more RoBlox than Minecraft.
Ant
Dec 3, 2022, 5:29:42 PM12/3/22
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Spalls Hurgenson <spallsh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 3 Dec 2022 16:07:47 +0100, kyonshi <gmk...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >On 01/12/2022 17:04, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> * RPG in a Box
> >> https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rpg-in-a-box
> >> What it says on the tin. It's a game-builder with Minecraft-like
> >> visuals that lets you create your own RPGs, from the monsters to the
> >> levels to the quests to the combat mechanics. You're not going to end
> >> up with anything like Skyrim but I can see having fun with this. But
> >> it's fairly niche; you have to be the sort interested in fantasy RPGs
> >> /and/ want to build your own game /and/ not be turned off by the
> >> visual style. But the reviews are good and it's supposedly easy to
> >> work. Sure, I'll take it. But I'll quite understand if others let it
> >> pass them by
> >>
> >
> >I think the target demographic for that one are people who are really
> >into Minecraft and want to specifically make an RPG without having to do
> >this in Minecraft.
> >Which means it's most likely intended for younger audiences.
> Is Minecraft still mostly kids? Last time I checked, the younger set
> had checked out - mostly to RoBlox - and all that were left were
> Minecraft grognards and streamers.
I know old fart friends who play it in their 40s and 50s!
> On Sat, 3 Dec 2022 16:07:47 +0100, kyonshi <gmk...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >On 01/12/2022 17:04, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> * RPG in a Box
> >> https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rpg-in-a-box
> >> What it says on the tin. It's a game-builder with Minecraft-like
> >> visuals that lets you create your own RPGs, from the monsters to the
> >> levels to the quests to the combat mechanics. You're not going to end
> >> up with anything like Skyrim but I can see having fun with this. But
> >> it's fairly niche; you have to be the sort interested in fantasy RPGs
> >> /and/ want to build your own game /and/ not be turned off by the
> >> visual style. But the reviews are good and it's supposedly easy to
> >> work. Sure, I'll take it. But I'll quite understand if others let it
> >> pass them by
> >>
> >
> >I think the target demographic for that one are people who are really
> >into Minecraft and want to specifically make an RPG without having to do
> >this in Minecraft.
> >Which means it's most likely intended for younger audiences.
> Is Minecraft still mostly kids? Last time I checked, the younger set
> had checked out - mostly to RoBlox - and all that were left were
> Minecraft grognards and streamers.
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kyonshi
Dec 4, 2022, 6:00:26 AM12/4/22
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On 03/12/2022 23:29, Ant wrote:
> Spalls Hurgenson <spallsh...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Sat, 3 Dec 2022 16:07:47 +0100, kyonshi <gmk...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>> On 01/12/2022 17:04, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> * RPG in a Box
>>>> https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rpg-in-a-box
>>>> What it says on the tin. It's a game-builder with Minecraft-like
>>>> visuals that lets you create your own RPGs, from the monsters to the
>>>> levels to the quests to the combat mechanics. You're not going to end
>>>> up with anything like Skyrim but I can see having fun with this. But
>>>> it's fairly niche; you have to be the sort interested in fantasy RPGs
>>>> /and/ want to build your own game /and/ not be turned off by the
>>>> visual style. But the reviews are good and it's supposedly easy to
>>>> work. Sure, I'll take it. But I'll quite understand if others let it
>>>> pass them by
>>>>
>>>
>>> I think the target demographic for that one are people who are really
>>> into Minecraft and want to specifically make an RPG without having to do
>>> this in Minecraft.
>>> Which means it's most likely intended for younger audiences.
>
>> Is Minecraft still mostly kids? Last time I checked, the younger set
>> had checked out - mostly to RoBlox - and all that were left were
>> Minecraft grognards and streamers.
>
> I know old fart friends who play it in their 40s and 50s!
I don't think one can say that nobody older plays it, but the
> Spalls Hurgenson <spallsh...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Sat, 3 Dec 2022 16:07:47 +0100, kyonshi <gmk...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>> On 01/12/2022 17:04, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> * RPG in a Box
>>>> https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rpg-in-a-box
>>>> What it says on the tin. It's a game-builder with Minecraft-like
>>>> visuals that lets you create your own RPGs, from the monsters to the
>>>> levels to the quests to the combat mechanics. You're not going to end
>>>> up with anything like Skyrim but I can see having fun with this. But
>>>> it's fairly niche; you have to be the sort interested in fantasy RPGs
>>>> /and/ want to build your own game /and/ not be turned off by the
>>>> visual style. But the reviews are good and it's supposedly easy to
>>>> work. Sure, I'll take it. But I'll quite understand if others let it
>>>> pass them by
>>>>
>>>
>>> I think the target demographic for that one are people who are really
>>> into Minecraft and want to specifically make an RPG without having to do
>>> this in Minecraft.
>>> Which means it's most likely intended for younger audiences.
>
>> Is Minecraft still mostly kids? Last time I checked, the younger set
>> had checked out - mostly to RoBlox - and all that were left were
>> Minecraft grognards and streamers.
>
> I know old fart friends who play it in their 40s and 50s!
demographic that plays it seems to skew younger.
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