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Suzerain - political simulator & RPG hybrid by Torpor Games - now with Kingdom of Rizia DLC

fantadomat

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LoL looks like you will be playing as price hary,wonder if you could become a massive cuck like him buahahaha. Peasants could only create peasants in games...
 

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Grab the Codex by the pussy Strap Yourselves In
The 2.0 update was a straight up downgrade from 1.x. Instead of adding content that matters like a non-feminist wife, they do stuff like make it harder to oppress the Bluds. I do not have high hopes for anything the devs make in the future.
 

SpaceWizardz

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Nano devs must've heard you talking SHIT, now you're banned!
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Apologize!
 

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Join us again on Wednesday 20th of September 7 pm to 8 pm CET (Steam, Twitch & YouTube) for an exclusive live stream where we will show a work-in-progress snippet from the start of the game, take questions, and talk about some new features!

Quick TL:DW
  • Toras is a widower with only 1 daughter, succeeding your father who was a fuckup. Your uncle (an advisor) also has claim to the throne and the royal houses can support him if you prove unpopular.
  • Religion plays a much bigger role than it did in Sordland.
  • Dialogue suggesting Rumburgians can be removed from the premises.
  • Toras has a different ideological map than Rayne, Monarcho-Communist meme runs unlikely.
  • Simplified economics. On top of Budget you also have Authority and Energy resources now, no personal wealth.
  • Royal Decrees which can be activated at any time but cost some combination of the resources mentioned above, story events can add/disable decrees.
  • Big emphasis on geopolitics and territory reclamation, one region is occupied by funnyman Wiktor while the other is an autonomous breakaway called The Pales.
  • Dev deliberately avoids panning the camera east towards the ocean, says there is a "surprise" there. Lespia has an island territory there I believe, potential annexation?
  • Game starts 1950 (Alphonso's presidency) and ends around the same time Rayne's term ends, dev says if you play Sordland campaign first you can save import to change some things in Rizia (doesn't work the other way around unfortunately).
 
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Zed Duke of Banville

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September 2023 Broadcast

Citizens of the Suzerainverse,

As leaves start to change and the political landscape shifts, we're here to keep you updated on all the developments in Torpor Games. Embrace the crisp air and orange trees, dear citizens, the September Broadcast has arrived!

The past month has been an exciting journey for our team, culminating in the wrapping up of the final design elements for Rizia and paving the way for substantial iterations of our innovative mechanics, with "Royal Decrees" and the Suzerain to the Kingdom of Rizia DLC save transfer design reveal taking the spotlight.

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In a pivotal moment, our first Rizia livestream was unveiled in September, providing a sneak peek into the game’s introductory segments and our new innovative mechanic, the Royal Decrees. The overwhelmingly positive reception of the Rizia OST and the freshly revealed character art during the live stream has greatly boosted our team. As we plunge into the final sprints for our music and art pipelines, we're weaving together the visual and auditory elements that promise to immerse players into our meticulously crafted DLC.
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Now. Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible creativity within our community! In September, we wanted to add more depth and richness to our universe and organized a flag contest for our two new countries, Confederacy of Yarktralis and Federation of Anrakan Isles.

We reached out to our talented community members, inviting them to design flags representing the spirit and identity of these new nations. The response was really good, with a lot of stunning propositions.

After careful deliberation with our team, we have identified the top four flag designs for each of these new countries. We cordially invite you to participate in the final voting phase through our designated channels.
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Zed Duke of Banville

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October 2023 Broadcast

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We're thrilled to share some exciting developments from the Golden Kingdom, several departments have been progressing by leaps and bounds. This past October was a pivotal month, seeing us answer the last crucial game design questions and make significant strides in the game's development. We have added more than 50 royal decrees and are working on improving their implementation and impact on the narrative. We're proud to announce that our base Rizia map has reached its final form, and several new small cities have been added to enrich your gameplay experience. Our resource increment system is now finalized, with an updated UI that clearly shows turn-based additions and deductions, ensuring a more immersive and intuitive experience.

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In the realm of narrative design, we've been sprinting through the late game, discussing and shaping the final outcomes and progression of key storylines. We're excited to see our war mechanic come to life, and we showcased it live on our social media channels on October 31st, marking a major milestone for Torpor Games. This was the culmination of six months of hard work, and it’s enriching to see all the pieces falling into place.

In addition to these developments, we've wrapped up music production and are putting the finishing touches on our final art portraits. Looking ahead, we're gearing up for our first round of closed testing, where we’ll be ironing out minor issues and fine-tuning the game's balance and analytics.

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Before we sign off, we've got a special treat for you – check out this fantastic fan art created by the talented VonLipvig! We're impressed by your creativity, and we absolutely love seeing your awesome art.
Remember, keep those masterpieces coming our way because we can't get enough of them. Your art truly brightens our day!

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Tyranicon

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Finished two runs and starting a third. Definitely one of the best games I've played this year.

My only complaint is that replaying it is a pain in the ass. Lots of text that exists in every playthrough, no real way to skip forward, very easy to misclick, etc.

They really should have adopted common CYOA practices.

Also, they should've added an option for a trad wife :D.

Other than that, this is an accomplishment. The writing is superb.
 

Zed Duke of Banville

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December 2023 Broadcast

Citizens of the Suzerainverse,

As the new year dawns, we stand at the crossroads of time, engaging in a reflective and introspective dance. The 2023 year's journey has reached its culmination, and as the sun sets, it casts its final glow upon the days gone by. The moon, a silent witness to our collective endeavors, illuminates the twilight of our achievements, prompting us to ponder: what will remain in the fabric of time?
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In December, we celebrated the 3rd anniversary of Suzerain, filled with happiness and excitement. During that time, we announced the release date of the Kingdom of Rizia—scheduled to launch on March 25, 2024. We are pouring our hearts into this DLC, eager for everyone to experience the new adventures and stories it holds.

Initially, we planned to release the DLC before the end of 2023. However, we extended the development period to refine the new features and narratives. This decision ensured that we delivered higher-quality content.
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On the creative side, we celebrated the completion of the Rizia Original Soundtrack, now available for wishlist, alongside significant progress in sound production for both the prologue and the main game. Our art team has been hard at work finalizing character portraits and refining our logos and silhouettes. Additionally, a major technical stride was made in optimizing the notification system, significantly boosting game performance. This will have a significant positive impact on the Sordland experience as well with the future update.

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The late-game narrative design is being meticulously crafted to ensure a compelling conclusion to all storylines, while the integration of war mechanics with story elements is being enhanced for a more immersive experience. Work is continuing in seamlessly integrating the armed forces and training mechanics into the Rizia experience, extending their use beyond just the war path into the diplomatic path. The expansion of the Rizia codex is ongoing, adding further lore richness to the Suzerain Universe.
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Before we bring this broadcast to an end, we wanted to extend our gratitude once again to the talented winners of our October flag contest:

Confederacy of Yarktralis Flag Winner: Evenski

Federation of Anrakan Islands Flag Winner: Merely1man

Their winning flags will soon become a part of the game. Thank you for contributing to the success of this contest and let your creative spirit continue to flourish!

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Zed Duke of Banville

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January 2024 Broadcast

Citizens of the Suzerainverse,

As the dawn of 2024 breaks, the All Torpor Games Team is thrilled to extend our warmest New Year greetings and share the excitement of forthcoming revelations.

Welcome to the January broadcast, where we'll unveil fresh treasures and exciting news that have been simmering behind the scenes!

We've kicked off 2023 with some fantastic strides in the development of our Kingdom of Rizia DLC. This month, we had an exciting, showcasing session at the Games Circle #3 event where we showcased the war mechanic. The feedback has been invaluable, steering the final UI adjustments and the crafting of an intuitive tutorial to make the experience more accessible. Meanwhile, audio has been working magic, enhancing game scenes with more dynamic music and carefully chosen sound effects to amp up the immersion.

The storyline development has been another key focus. We’ve been refining multiple storylines, ensuring they're not only compelling but also align beautifully with the overall game mechanics, like the royal decrees, armed forces, and war. Our narrative team is working hard to deliver a rich, engaging story that is both personal and political.

We've also hit a major milestone with the completion of our final character portrait for Rizia. This achievement sets the stage for developing better character customization assets for King Romus. We are gearing up for the second wave of closed testing, we’re honing in on the crucial aspects of game setup, and game balance, like story outcomes and resource management. The testing will heavily aid us in fine-tuning the experience.

As we push into the 'final stretch phase, our team's dedication is stronger than ever. We're pouring our hearts and souls into every bit of the Kingdom of Rizia DLC. Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting news about how you can support us as we bring this new labor of love in the Suzerain Universe to life!

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Introducing the Armed Forces Panel, designed to provide a comprehensive overview of military resources, training pool, and various specialized factors. It allows us to gain valuable insights, helping strategic decision-making and optimizing the efficiency of military operations and power projection.
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Today, we're delighted to present an exclusive soundtrack for Rizia, masterfully crafted by our talented composer, James Spence. We hope you enjoy this auditory journey and have a wonderful listening experience. Tune in and let the music of Rizia enchant you!
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Last but not least, we have begun our second wave of closed testing and we are looking for new passionate voluntary testers. We’re honing in on the crucial aspects of game setup, and game balance, like story outcomes and resource management. The testing will heavily aid us in fine-tuning the experience.

Fill out the form to apply!
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Tyranicon

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I'm curious why this is a DLC instead of its own game. From everything I've seen, it's already a full game in its own right without any dependencies on the original.

It also might be a better business decision to have it be an independent game instead of a DLC, the profitability of which is questionable.
 

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Introducing the Armed Forces Panel, designed to provide a comprehensive overview of military resources, training pool, and various specialized factors. It allows us to gain valuable insights, helping strategic decision-making and optimizing the efficiency of military operations and power projection.
Sounds incline, hopefully allows for a variety of ways to get a strong army rather than rigidly conforming to a handful of checks (something I disliked about the base game. Probably not alone in that sentiment either given that they provided more detail to it in 2.0 and a adding this whole thing in the DLC)
 

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Kingdom of Rizia DLC - Pre-Order is Now Available!

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Dear citizens of the Suzerainverse,

The long-awaited Kingdom of Rizia DLC is finally on the horizon, and we're thrilled to announce that pre-order is NOW OPEN exclusively on Steam! Set your reminders for the grand launch on March 25th, 2024, but why wait? Secure your copy today!

Pre-Order is available at an exclusive price of $9.99, PLUS a 10% discount to celebrate the l occasion. But that's not all - every pre-order comes with a special bonus: the coveted Royal Gold Bar collectible! Don't miss out on adding this treasure to your collection.

We're beyond excited to share this new chapter with you and can't wait to see you in the Kingdom of Rizia.

Berlin, February 26th
- developer & publisher Torpor Games and indie label Fellow Traveller unveiled the highly anticipated release date for the premium DLC of the critically acclaimed political RPG, Suzerain. Save the date, the Kingdom of Rizia is set to launch on March 25th, 2024. The DLC is the first release in a long-term plan by the Berlin-based indie studio to expand the universe of Suzerain, which now boasts a massive player base of 650,000 individuals worldwide.

Starting today, you will be able to pre-order the DLC exclusively on Steam. The DLC, initially priced at $9.99, will have a discount of 10 percent for pre-orders. Additionally, everyone who pre-orders will receive a bonus collectible: the Royal Gold Bar.


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Suzerain is a political RPG originally released on PC in 2020, with a Nintendo Switch version added in 2021 and iOS/Android releases in 2022. The game puts the player in the shoes of Anton Rayne, the newly elected President of the fictional country of Sordland in an alternate version of the 1950s. It has received praise for its deep and nuanced exploration of politics through a human lens that focuses on people and power.

In the Kingdom of Rizia Premium DLC, players will explore the geopolitical and internal challenges of King Romus Toras in Rizia, four years before the main game's events. Players will navigate a complex web of political and personal relationships with the royal houses, councilors, country leaders, and others. The DLC offers a fresh narrative perspective of a monarch and expands the Suzerain universe's lore and world map.

The Rizia Kingdom DLC is priced at $9.99 and will initially launch exclusively on Steam. Torpor Games aims to expand its availability to Switch and iOS/Android platforms in the future. Additionally, a bundled package containing both the Rizia DLC and the Rizia Original Soundtrack will be offered for purchase.

Read below for more details on what to expect.



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Embark on a royal journey in Suzerain's first DLC. Embrace the crown as King Romus Toras, and lead the Golden Kingdom to a new era. Reclaim lost territories through diplomacy or force. Engage with royal houses and oversee the resources of Rizia. How will you reign?
  • New Kingdom, New King
    : Assume the role of King Romus, the newly crowned leader of the Kingdom of Rizia. Explore South Merkopa, an expansion of the Suzerain Universe

  • Geopolitical Challenges & New Resources
    : Start dialogues with new national leaders. Will you forge new alliances or make new enemies? Oversee the management of new invaluable resources such as energy and authority.

  • A Game of Houses
    : Engage in discussions on religion, family, and romance. Dive into the intricate dynamics of a royal family and houses where relationships intertwine, merging the realms of love, duty, and politics.

  • Build Your Nation:
    Sign dozens of Royal Decrees on topics such as order, economy, and welfare to develop and improve Rizia. Will you be the guardian of peace or the catalyst for conflict?

  • Engaging Storyline
    : Explore a fresh narrative across approximately 400k words, five endings, and more than 10 sub-ending variations. Follow a nation's quest to reclaim lost territories while countering rival superpowers in an epic struggle for hegemony.

  • War Mechanic & Military Build-up:
    Experience the strategic and tactical military challenges in a turn-based experience. Build up the Rizian Armed Forces and train units to intimidate neighbors.

  • Rich Character Interactions:
    Encounter a diverse cast of 20 characters each with unique backgrounds and motivation

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2352340/Suzerain_Kingdom_of_Rizia?snr=1___

Thank you for tuning in, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Glovurius axa Rizia!


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Zed Duke of Banville

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A new webpage for Suzerain: Rizia (and the original Suzerain):


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Embark on a royal journey in Suzerain's first DLC. Embrace the crown as King Romus Toras, and lead the Golden Kingdom to a new era. Reclaim lost territories through diplomacy or force. Engage with royal houses and oversee the resources of Rizia. How will you reign?

Experience rulership of a monarchy from the perspective of King Romus Toras of Rizia
  • New Kingdom, New King: Assume the role of King Romus, the newly crowned leader of the Kingdom of Rizia. Explore South Merkopa, an expansion of the Suzerain Universe.
  • Geopolitical Challenges & New Resources: Start dialogues with new national leaders. Will you forge new alliances or make new enemies? Oversee the management of new invaluable resources such as energy and authority.
  • A Game of Houses: Engage in discussions on religion, family, and romance. Dive into the intricate dynamics of a royal family and houses where relationships intertwine, merging the realms of love, duty, and politics.
  • Build Your Nation: Sign dozens of Royal Decrees on topics such as order, economy, and welfare to develop and improve Rizia. Will you be the guardian of peace or the catalyst for conflict?
  • Engaging Storyline: Explore a fresh narrative across approximately 400k words, five endings, and more than 10 sub-ending variations. Follow a nation's quest to reclaim lost territories while countering rival superpowers in an epic struggle for hegemony.
  • War Mechanic & Military Build-up: Experience the strategic and tactical military challenges in a turn-based experience. Build up the Rizian Armed Forces and train units to intimidate neighbors.
  • Rich Character Interactions: Encounter a diverse cast of 20 characters each with unique backgrounds and motivations.

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Emerging from the legacy of a prosperous and influential monarchy, built over years through strong alliances, the Kingdom of Rizia is now facing new challenges. A rise in tension from the anti-monarchist movement and the loss of lands have cast shadows over the once-stable realm. How will you navigate these unsettling times?

Embark on a thrilling journey, navigating the myriad of diplomatic challenges. Engage in a complex Game of Houses where each faction harbors distinct agendas, from reclaiming lost lands to recovering their own glories. The pivotal decision between maintaining peace or declaring war rests in your hands, dictating the destiny of the Golden Kingdom. How will you reign amidst this tumultuous landscape? Will you be able to skillfully manage the country's resources to steer it towards prosperity or not?

Your decisions will not only impact the stability of your realm but also determine the fate of House Toras and its legacy. The royal path ahead requires your best abilities as a leader to navigate the tapestry of the monarchy.

The destiny of Rizia rests in your hands, King Romus. Your subjects await.

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SpaceWizardz

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Finished, wasn't redpilled enough and got assassinated by fascists, very cool!!
Excellent expansion and well worth the money. Towards the end it does struggle to keep track of all the choices and reactivity though, the funnyman did not join my new international alliance even though I was nice to him the entire run.
 

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