Empire of Sin - Brenda and John Romero's turn-based Mafia strategy

ZeniBot · Apr 4, 2019

Space Satan said:
Just a quick reminder that while workaholic Carmack worked 24\7 like a galley slave, Romero ran on various presentations and made some bullshit with ferrari car and other crap, not related to actual job.

Yeah but also to be fair Carmack has 0 business sensibilities and ran ID into the ground hence why Zenimax ate them.

GrainWetski · Apr 4, 2019

Latro said:
"...bredna romero working"

on? what does she even do?

She's there to make sure the game isn't problematic.

Infinitron · Apr 4, 2019

People should cut Romero some slack, I don't see John Carmack making anything like this: https://rpgcodex.net/forums/index.p...e-of-doom-by-john-romero-coming-april.125168/

Lyric Suite · Apr 4, 2019

That's a bit unfair. Romero is a designer, Carmack is an engineer. You are comparing apples to oranges here.

Heretic · Apr 4, 2019

People should cut Romero some slack, I don't see John Carmack making anything like this: https://store.steampowered.com/app/586310/Gunman_Taco_Truck/

ZeniBot · Apr 4, 2019

*from the developer that gave us Dangerous Dave and Commander Keen people. What in the hell.

Astral Rag · Apr 4, 2019

Heretic said:
People should cut Romero some slack, I don't see John Carmack making anything like this: https://store.steampowered.com/app/586310/Gunman_Taco_Truck/

~~Inb4 we see you begging for a copy in the giftstravaganza thread.~~

That game was designed by their 12 year old kid IIRC.

edit: wrong Heretic

J_C · Apr 4, 2019

Astral Rag said:
Heretic said:

People should cut Romero some slack, I don't see John Carmack making anything like this: https://store.steampowered.com/app/586310/Gunman_Taco_Truck/

Click to expand...

~~Inb4 we see you begging for a copy in the giftstravaganza thread.~~

That game was designed by their 12 year old kid IIRC.

edit: wrong Heretic

No, the idea of the game was from the kid, but it was created by Romero's team.

LESS T_T · May 23, 2019

John and Brenda Romero react to the fan speculations on their unannounced strategy game.

MadMaxHellfire · May 23, 2019

crusader bitch?

LESS T_T · May 24, 2019

New hint:

Hellraiser · May 24, 2019

A strategy game where you run a bootlegging mob empire in the 20s?

Or a pulp adventure inspired game set in the 30s/40s?

The_Mask · May 25, 2019

LESS T_T said:
New hint:

LESS T_T - congrats on 9k posts. Each one more informative than the next.

You were metaphorically over 9k before, now you're literally that way too.

Cheers!!!

:excellent:

Wyatt_Derp · May 25, 2019

9k. Cheers, indeed. I haven't lurked that many posts let alone make that many letter noises with my keyboard.

T_T, I don't envy the headache you'll have when you wake. But in the meantime, sleep well and dream of large women.

MadMaxHellfire · May 25, 2019

hearts of bitch?

m_s0 · May 25, 2019

Hellraiser said:
A strategy game where you run a bootlegging mob empire in the 20s?

Or a pulp adventure inspired game set in the 30s/40s?

Sounds like musac, and I hope intentionally so.

A Pizza Connection rip-off? Probably safe to assume a management/economy game.

GrafvonMoltke · May 30, 2019

ZeniBot said:
John Romero is so cucked he wants you to make him your bitch now.
Presenting his latest game. Pegitana: Land of the 12 inch shemales an EPIC grand strategy from Paradox.

I only came in this thread to see if someone had made this joke.

:hero:

LESS T_T · Jun 11, 2019

It's Empire of Sin, XCOM-y but Mafia:

Empire of Sin, the strategy game from Romero Games and Paradox Interactive, puts you at the heart of the ruthless criminal underworld of 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago. It’s up to you to hustle, charm and intimidate your way to the top of the pile and do whatever it takes to stay there. This character-driven, noir-inspired game puts players smack dab in the glitz and glamor of the roaring 20s, all while working behind the scenes in the gritty underbelly of organized crime.

Build A Crime Empire: Raise your criminal empire from the ground up by selecting your racket of choice (be it speakeasies, union protection, or casinos) and building a team of loyal mobsters to make your mark on the streets. Once you make a name for yourself, expand your influence by taking over rival territory and add more endeavors to your repertoire.

Defend and Expand Territory: If it comes to blows, hypothetically of course, and your posse needs to send a message, face off in brutal turn-based combat. Strategically recruit your goons and build a strong chemistry within your crew to maximize combat damage and help secure your hold on the city.

Living, Breathing World: Explore the streets of vibrant 1920s Chicago and interact with a full cast of living, breathing characters each with lives of their own that inform how they react to what you do (or don’t do). Schmooze, coerce, seduce, threaten, or kill them to get your way.

Wield Your Influence: Make and break alliances, bribe cops, and trade on the black market to raise your faction rating and expand your crime family. But always keep your enemies close and ensure you have a mole on the inside and eyes everywhere.

Multiple Victory Strategies: Whether you make it to the top with violence, social influence, or city-wide notoriety, there are a number of ways to become King or Queen of Chicago. With various starting conditions and constantly changing crew dynamics, no two playthroughs will ever be the same.

MadMaxHellfire · Jun 11, 2019

probably the least interesting choice ever

Jimmious · Jun 11, 2019

Damn, that looks cool. Didnt expect something like that

Hellraiser · Jun 11, 2019

It seems my first guess was correct.

The setting has potential for a tactical game including varied objectives. They just better not go soft on the subject matter by limiting the crime to bootlegging only, it should have the full spectrum of crime businesses together with rival gangs getting pissed off if you encroach on their market in whores or gambling. Also gang diplomacy in addition to cop corruption mechanics.

sser · Jun 12, 2019

One of my favorite settings. I used to be obsessed with the 20s and 30s, even listened to its music like a hipster douche (except unironically there are some nice tunes from those days). Hope they do well. Omerta toyed with my heart last time around. You know how it is. Have to learn to love again. Make me feel good, Paradox. I just wanna feel good...