Game News Avadon: The Black Fortress Revealed

[VentilatorOfDoom]

Tags: Jeff Vogel; Spiderweb Software

<p>Spiderweb Software <a href="http://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/avadon/index.html" target="_blank">reveals details</a> about their new RPG.</p>
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<p>Spiderweb Software brings you Avadon: The Black Fortress, the first chapter in a new, epic fantasy saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Experience an exciting fantasy role-playing adventure and battle a conspiracy to destroy your people.</p>
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[Azael]

Always interested in seeing what Vogel can create.

 

[Andhaira]

Good to hear the news. However, the engine and graphics seem too much like AVernum/Geneforge. He really needs to break away from the mold. Games like Eschalon have set the bar so high, Vogel really needs to step up his game to keep in the running.

 

[Antagonist]

Games like Eschalon have set the bar so high, Vogel really needs to step up his game to keep in the running.

You'd have a point if Eschalon had any interesting gameplay, story or setting accompanying its nice graphics.

 

[Elwro]

Eschalon 2 does not look better than this.

 

[Jim Cojones]

Eschalon 2 does not look better than this.

 

[Awor Szurkrarz]

Eschalon 2 does not look better than this.

 

[Mortmal]

No its really prettier than usual , prettier than avernum 6 even , look at the character paperdolland character portraits , look at the surroundings, sharper better textures. One thing worrying me is the diablo skill tree and he mention of 4 character classes, but it seems to be just a replanning of usual avernum abilities.

 

[Country_Gravy]

So this is just the same shit you always get from Spiderweb just dressed up to look better? That's lame. Why didn't he try to go in another direction? I am really disappointed.

I'll buy it.

 

[Gwendo]

Eschalon's graphics aren't that better. ust more colourful and smoother. But we didn't see this game in action yet. I hope it has animations this time.

And combat, it will certainly be much better that Eschalon's.

 

[Donkey Balls]

So this is just the same shit you always get from Spiderweb just dressed up to look better? That's lame. Why didn't he try to go in another direction? I am really disappointed.

He can't risk his small audience?

 

[rpgcodexusername]

total ripoff of dragon age

 

[Dezzy]

The character portrait looks good graphics-wise, but he's fugly.

 

[Gwendo]

For the first time, Vogell will not finish the Mac version earlier around November/December, as usual.

 

[Brother None]

The Mac version will still come out before the PC one, from interview comments
Will the new game follow the normal Spiderweb release schedule, with a Mac release followed by a PC port some months later?

For years now, we have release the Mac version in Late November and the Windows version in Late February, for a roughly three month delay. I don't think that this will change any time soon. I don't ever get involved in the Mac vs. PC debate. For me, personally, I get work done faster on a Mac, and, since I do all the coding and design myself, I absolutely need to work in the way that makes the most efficient use of my time.

But who knows, maybe he changed his plans.

 

[Luzur]

will there be a PS3 version with achievements?

 

[Zlaja]

will there be a PS3 version with achievements?

PS3 has "trophies". 360 has "achievements".

You should write this down. This is important.

 

[Trash]

What the fuck? I'm not even halfway through Avernum 6 yet. The man is a machine.

Nice to see him try his hands on a new setting. I hope he keeps character development fun with traits and the like. I'm also wondering if you start the game with one character and then gather npc's.

 

[SuicideBunny]

hm, action rpg skilltrees. suckage.

 

[Monocause]

Next year release - "Geneclash - Crystal Pit"

Press release text:

- More than 30 spells to choose from
- A big, free demo
- Explore a huge world full of monsters and loot
- Hire an army of loyal, obedient mutant medieval townsfolk.

 

[Gwendo]

The Mac version will still come out before the PC one, from interview comments
Will the new game follow the normal Spiderweb release schedule, with a Mac release followed by a PC port some months later?

For years now, we have release the Mac version in Late November and the Windows version in Late February, for a roughly three month delay. I don't think that this will change any time soon. I don't ever get involved in the Mac vs. PC debate. For me, personally, I get work done faster on a Mac, and, since I do all the coding and design myself, I absolutely need to work in the way that makes the most efficient use of my time.

But who knows, maybe he changed his plans.

Or maybe he will release the Mac version in January and the PC version in March/Abril, considering both "early 2011"...

 

[Trash]

- Hire an army of loyal, obedient mutant medieval townsfolk.

You know you want to.

 

[OSK]

I was really hoping for something other than fantasy…

 

[PorkaMorka]

The graphics are def. sexy (although that main character looks like a <negative adjective possibly questioning his sexuality here>).

However,

It has a 3 person party, with large solo segments.

Significant of Vogel.

 

[FeelTheRads]

hm, action rpg skilltrees. suckage.

Yeah, noticed that too.

Definitely signs of decline.