Turn-Based Tactics Warbanners - turn-based tactics from the developers of Drums of War

[Vlad_Konung]

Steam Greenlight: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=862411213

https://warbannersgame.wordpress.com

Spoiler

Hi!

Warbanners is a fast-pased turn-based tactical strategy game with role-playing elements. In the role of commander of the mercenary squad "Silver Griffins" the player will search for ancient artifacts, solve the dark secrets and, of course, save the world from an impending catastrophe. Between battles the player spend earned experience points to improve the mercenaries characteristics or learning new skills. Almost every fighter can be equipped with magical potions and artifacts. Complex tactical battles are the key feature of Warbanners. The major role played by the landscape and the degree of the battlefield illumination. Many terrain objects are interactive: the trees can be cut down, water can be freezed, the fire can be put out... The battle system is based on the action points and, among other things, takes into consideration the morale and fatigue of warriors.

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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=862411213

First gameplay trailer:

 

[Ludovic]

I look forward to playing it, and gave you my vote. If I had to give any feedback based on what you've shown so far: the sprites could use some more contrast against the background to make it easy to "read" the battlefield. At their current size, the muted color palette makes the terrain features and dudes/dudettes blend a bit together, especially as there isn't an idle animation. I'd suggest adjusting the palette or adding some kind of outline.

Also some players are not going to read the long text passages, and it would be good to have some way for them to quickly make a choice anyway. I know this is a bit difficult, but if you take a look at the Paradox games, even some of the very wordy events have a caption and option text that allows a player to make an informed choice just by skimming the text. Icons and tool tips also help make it easy to make a choice without reading everything.

 

[Vlad_Konung]

I look forward to playing it, and gave you my vote. If I had to give any feedback based on what you've shown so far: the sprites could use some more contrast against the background to make it easy to "read" the battlefield. At their current size, the muted color palette makes the terrain features and dudes/dudettes blend a bit together, especially as there isn't an idle animation. I'd suggest adjusting the palette or adding some kind of outline.

Also some players are not going to read the long text passages, and it would be good to have some way for them to quickly make a choice anyway. I know this is a bit difficult, but if you take a look at the Paradox games, even some of the very wordy events have a caption and option text that allows a player to make an informed choice just by skimming the text. Icons and tool tips also help make it easy to make a choice without reading everything.

Thank you!
About sprites. They need to look in the game. By the screenshots it is difficult to conclude. Even, perhaps, we need to increase their contrast. We need more opinions. Maybe, could you do overpaint?

About text. Simplifying do not want. We have the same hardcore . Who do not want to read - let selects answers at random. No large text "sheets" in the game. Well, maybe in a couple of missions.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

Looks very much like Drums of War (which I enjoyed).

Will there be sieges with operable catapults, ladders, etc?

 

[Vlad_Konung]

Looks very much like Drums of War (which I enjoyed).

Will there be sieges with operable catapults, ladders, etc?

One style Yes, the siege will. Now it will be possible to break the gate. We are not yet ready sprites fortresses.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

Infinitron JarlFrank WhiskeyWolf or whomever of you who deal with such things.
Developer tag for Vlad_Konung .
Company: Crasleen Games.
Relevant titles: Drums of War, Warbanners.

 

[Infinitron]

Infinitron JarlFrank WhiskeyWolf or whomever of you who deal with such things.
Developer tag for Vlad_Konung .
Company: Crasleen Games.
Relevant titles: Drums of War, Warbanners.

You need to bug Crooked Bee or DarkUnderlord for that.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

Crooked Bee

Developer tag for Vlad_Konung .
Company: Crasleen Games.
Relevant titles: Drums of War, Warbanners.

 

[Galdred]

Will you self publish this one?
I had good fun with Drums of War. The warmachines and interactive terrain were really cool features.

 

[Mustawd]

Glad to see this thread. Looking forward to more updates.

 

[JarlFrank]

Infinitron JarlFrank WhiskeyWolf or whomever of you who deal with such things.
Developer tag for Vlad_Konung .
Company: Crasleen Games.
Relevant titles: Drums of War, Warbanners.

You need to bug Crooked Bee or DarkUnderlord for that.

Wtf Infinitron, I was tagged in the post and I can do that too.
Are you underestimating my powers?

 

[CryptRat]

Drums of war is fun from start to finish, the maps are good, the progression from small scale battles to large scale ones is not too fast nor to slow, I like the freedom regarding party building and character progression and the game is very well balanced. I can't wait to play this one.

 

[Vlad_Konung]

Thank you.

Yes, Taka-Haradin puolipeikko right.
Developer tag for Vlad_Konung
Company: Crasleen Games
Relevant titles: Drums of War, Warbanners

 

[Vlad_Konung]

Warbanners has been Greenlit! Thanks for your support! You are best!

 

[Vlad_Konung]

First epic battle:

 

[vonAchdorf]

The official press kit mentions Battle Brothers and Dungeon Rats, so they know their audience :D

We were inspired by the old games, deservedly become classics of the genre: Fire Emblem, Fantasy General, Fantasy Wars, Dark Omen, Age of Wonders... Oh, what was the game! From the new, we are very close to the impending Battle Brothers and quite fresh Dungeon Rats. For me, a gamer with 20 years of experience, Warbanners - is a game of a dream. Therefore, though the work takes a lot of time and effort, it's pleasure for me. a gamer with 20 years of experience, Warbanners - is a game of a dream. Therefore, though the work takes a lot of time and effort, it's pleasure for me.

Fantasy TB squad tactics with a mercenary band theme sold me.

 

[Mustawd]

Fantasy TB squad tactics with a mercenary band theme sold me.

Agree. I'm getting excited.

 

[Sloul]

Wow.
Insta buy.

 

[Vlad_Konung]

Thanks

Minimum zoom - all battlefield on screen:

 

[Vlad_Konung]

Mercenaries and potions shop. Now with Blacksmith.

 

[JudasIscariot]

Finally, you can bolster your company with the Assistants scattered throughout the world. They do not fight, but for a modest joining fee will convey bonuses that may just turn the tide of battle in your favour.

That sounds pretty neat as almost no game ever even acknowledges that a mercenary company may have non-combat personnel too.

 

[Cudgel]

Finally, you can bolster your company with the Assistants scattered throughout the world. They do not fight, but for a modest joining fee will convey bonuses that may just turn the tide of battle in your favour.

That sounds pretty neat as almost no game ever even acknowledges that a mercenary company may have non-combat personnel too.

This ^^^^ I hope swords break as well.

 

[Lagi]

No more orcs? Boring humans? No more top view, sharp graphic? Even that Drums of War rules are decent, still in Warbanners mechanic is improved a lot. Stamina + Morale that are not actually a dump stat, but a thing to manage. More unit temporary conditions.

Assistants are great little tweak's to game.

Last but not least. The choice in world map will modified the starting conditions of scenarios (if you fight in day/nigh, with ally/ not, whether your troops start tired/fresh, enemy composition). I even start reading that textwall.

Spoiler

Use of potions enhance the tactics a lot, and is the main source of fun in Drums of War (here would be no potion of acceleration so the balance would be better)

 

[MadSheepStudios]

Looks awesome! When will be there a demo? I'd like to play it myself.

 

[Vlad_Konung]

Thanks, Lagi!

Looks awesome! When will be there a demo? I'd like to play it myself.

Thank you. Now we making tutorial. The demo will be in the April.