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Company News Tactical Simulations Interactive founded by SSI alumni

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Tags: David Klein; David Shelley; Gold Box; Paul Murray; Strategic Simulations, Inc.; Tactical Simulations Interactive

In an age where spiritual successors of classic games are announced seemingly every month, it might not come as a surprise to eventually encounter a spiritual successor of an entire company. We just received this press release:

Introducing TSI – Tactical Simulations Interactive

August 8, 2014 - Los Angeles, USA /… Tactical Simulations Interactive (TSI), a new independent video games studio with old school RPG sensibilities, has been established by Strategic Simulations Inc. veterans Paul Murray and David Shelley, and company President David Klein.

Drawing on their experience at SSI, the team at TSI aims to provide the next step in meaningful player experiences in the same way that SSI's ‘Gold Box’ titles did during the 1980s and 1990s.

David Shelley takes on the role of Producer/Lead Designer, while Paul Murray serves as Technical Designer at TSI. The team was integral to the international success of Strategic Simulations Inc.’s genre-defining RPGs, such as Curse of the Azure Bonds, Pool of Radiance, and Wizard's Crown.

David Shelley, Producer/Lead Designer, TSI said:

“Tactical Simulations Interactive is a return to providing the player full control of their party, with a focus on creating immersive and unforgettable story experiences, exciting exploration, meaningful social/political choices, and robust tactical combat.”

The Gold Box series of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons RPGs were produced by SSI between 1988 and 1993 using the same game engine, provided a quality game experience that was “true to tabletop” and allowed players to create, customize and control a full party with tactical combat. They earned the Gold Box moniker because of the gold boxes that they came packaged in, with the series also acting as a precursor to RPG classics like Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, Planescape Torment and Neverwinter Nights.

Tactical Simulations Interactive will reveal more details about its debut title in the near future. To keep updated, visit:

Website: http://TSI-Games.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TSIGames

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TSIGames
Well then. I did not see this one coming. The TSI website has a timer, counting down to nine days from now. I guess we'll see what they have planned then.
 

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The only proof of them being legit is release of GoldBox on GOG.

No srsy, this "Tactical" in company's name is too cheesy to believe.
 

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The only proof of them being legit is release of GoldBox on GOG.

I doubt that's within their rights. We don't even know if they actually plan to work with D&D. They might end up rolling their own system. (I guess D20 or OGL or whatever is a more likely option?)
 

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I'm guessing they aren't getting the D&D license but you never know.
 

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Never played any of the Goldbox games myself, but from I understand these guys were pretty fucking major.

This is damned cool news.
 

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Very interesting!

The PR company they are using is the same as inXile's apparently (Dead Good Media). They have a whole KS section on their site. So yeah, looks like a Kickstarter!
 

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I can't believe you faggots aren't more excited about this!

But I guess it's those cynicism glasses, eh?

Edit: this was just me being me. If you Google translate my comment it would read: :love:
 

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Why isn't this the first news post on the front page instead of Roguey's dumb bullshit?

ETA: In other words, why is his review pinned?
 

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Guys, check this out: From TSI's webpage:
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And compare it to this:
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Notice anything in common?

I actually think it's in the realm of possibility this could be a real D&D licensed project.

In any case, this is exciting news! I like how it's a mashup of TSR and SSI names. 9 days is the tail end of GenCon - so maybe an announcement will be made there.
 

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That's a very shitty logo, and someone did an even worst photoshop job with those black corners... sadly, I smell a cheap cash grab.
 

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Tentatively interested.

A late Sunday night/early Monday morning announcement is certainly a weird time.
 

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