New Arc Line - Arcanum-inspired, modern Party-Based RPG

[Cryomancer]

> Complete trash

IMO complete trash is Forspoken tier.

This game is very unlikely to be as great as Arcanum, but I also don't think that will be Forspoken tier.

 

[RaggleFraggle]

They’re a niche then, and still now. That’s the problem.

Agreed, but it feels different now than it did then. Back then, it was almost like anyone that developed something because there were so few developers and publishers, it got "published". There really wasn't a AAA studio/publisher versus indie. There were bugs and such, but nothing like Cyberpunk 2077's release. The quality back then seemed more uniform.

The quality was more consistent. First, the technological limitations were pretty uniform across the industry. It put a cap on what could be attempted, innovated, and what presentation was possible. Second, QA was more efficient and effective. The smaller scope of games and greater necessity to have something ship intact reinforced this consistency.

Yeah, I know, the enshitification curve.

But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Triple A gaming is currently heading off a cliff. That’s creating a vacuum that can be exploited by indies.

We’re reaching the point where artistic integrity is outshining corporate greed. So we need devs to stop making D&D clones, because we already have more than anyone can play in a lifetime, and start going back to the well of other genres again. Bring back the experimental phases.

 

[mediocrepoet]

This sounds a bit better, full character creation, etc.

 

[Tyranicon]

This game has been officially added to my popcorn list.

 

[luj1]

Virtue signaling is off the charts with this game. Crazy that RPGs became a platform for trite sociopolitical rubbish.

 

[Zed Duke of Banville]

So we need devs to stop making D&D clones, because we already have more than anyone can play in a lifetime, and start going back to the well of other genres again

There are two types of RPGs: Dungeons & Dragons and games derived from Dungeons & Dragons.

 

[Roguey]

Took a gander at the trailer given its infamy, and wow that is some "He was in the Amazon with my mom when she was researching spiders right before she died"-quality dialogue.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2458310/view/4174347995221381845

Magic vs Technology Conflict Explained - Watch the New Arc Line Story Trailer!

Greetings, Magicians and Technologists!

We have revealed a brand-new story trailer, focusing on one of the many storylines you may encounter while exploring the world of New Arc Line. Let's watch it together now and then for all your inquisitive minds, we have added more details below!
We don't want to spoil too much, since you will have a chance to meet the heroine of the trailer yourselves during your playthrough, so we’ll keep it short and sweet - the aftermath of the events shown in the video is a subject of one of the many side-quests in the game, and the tragic story of the mother and daughter is actually just a small fragment of a larger conspiracy. What we can tell you however, is that the heroine's transformation is a manifestation of the conflict between magic and technology in our world. Mages who cast spells in places saturated with technology can become distorted, abhorrent, warped; and vice versa, in locations with strong magical affinity, technology will be inefficient, stop working or experience catastrophic failures.

Thus, the central conflict of New Arc Line is inevitable - where magic thrives, technologists cannot prosper, and where technology and science prevail, mages cannot survive. This dynamic allows you to experience many stories, adventures and quests; some dark and terrifying, such as the fate of the family we have shown, but some wondrous and joyful. And your choices will help shape the world and write the complete story of New Arc Line.

So the question remains - which side will you choose?

Thank you for watching, we will soon share even more details from the development of New Arc Line! Until then, don't forget to add the game to your wishlists, follow it on Steam and join the official New Arc Line Discord server to stay up to date and never miss any news!

Until next time!

 

[Tyranicon]

Wow I've never seen this plot before ever.

 

[Mauman]

Wow I've never seen this plot before ever.

It's not a bad kind of plot, but it has to be done well.

I have feeling it won't be.

 

[mediocrepoet]

They did a good job on the visuals and those posters are cool... but the trailer monologue was atrocious. Hopefully the visuals and gameplay will make up for any awkward writing.

Decent content and gameplay systems will save it even if the writing is ass.

 

[Tyranicon]

They did a good job on the visuals and those posters are cool... but the trailer monologue was atrocious. Hopefully the visuals and gameplay will make up for any awkward writing.

Decent content and gameplay systems will save it even if the writing is ass.

It's a "story-rich" game that likely is narrative-driven. This won't be like Battle Brothers where you can ignore the writing.

It's over.

 

[The Wall]

Posters are from 2 years ago. Trailer is from now. WOKE virus spreads through body and slowly twists and destroys mind. It's CLEAR from early game reveal when game was also isometric and had completely different tone to art style, atmosphere and gameplay. Also, back then: zero nigger elves, orc trannies or Overwatch GirlBosses in SteamPunk 19th century Fantasy Ukraine. It was much, much better. Posters above will most likely have NOTHING with final game. This is game that went through metamorphosis. Blackrock financial injection happened at some point

Anyway, game studio will get hit with Iskander, or something like this, before release. Don't get emotionally attached to this. Another Encased

 

[The Wall]

BTW: Steam forums for the game are full of threads about current day retarded politics. Big thread about SweetBabyInc's potential involvent was closed by Devs, refusing to give an answer. Just like when they were asked here "What is a woman?". I guess zero biologists on the team

So much about Codex being shizo. People are genuinely sick and tired of WOKE propaganda and esthetics. Massive anger and violence is being born