Roguelike Path of Achra - dark fantasy roguelike

[TheCumGuzzler]

I lost 3 runs to blood monsters, they're really over-tuned I think
I'm not sure why but I can't seem to ever deal enough damage to them even on seemingly broken builds, and the bleed they apply is brutal, if you don't want to lose your run avoid them.

 

[luj1]

This dev is super creative, I am eager to see PoA 2

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2128270/view/7011632974054756748

1.4.2 the Lands roll forth...
some fixes / tweaks + current work

Between moments of illness, wanted to push out at least some work for the path here, some fixes / light changes, of the thousand little tweaks I'd love to make, haha

• Stormbringer now correctly applies Charge when dealing lightning damage
• Agni Helm now correctly scales with Willpower
• Qamar now correctly only does astral damage if at least one armor slot is empty
• somewhat increased the King's hit / life
• Asclepa now correctly does 5 * willpower damage
• Arjana blind / freeze increase changed to dexterity / 5
• Master Repulsion psychic / astral damage increase now also scales with skill level, needs enemies to gain stacks
• Briar Mage no longer applies entangle on game turn, now applies entangle to a few enemies at global range and increases all physical / poison damage by stacks of entangle on the target * 10

Additionally, the new project has a steam page:

Lands of Achra


Much effort is being put toward this. Beyond anything, the response PoA has gotten has filled me with a lot of love and energy, and I want to build out the world even more here

The actual scope will no doubt be less grandiose than what I'm imagining, but if anything there will be plenty of builds to make, bare-chested battling of monsters, and poem-fragments, of those who roam the distorted earth...

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[Hoodoo]

Lol I nearly won a run with a meditating plaguelord by doing nothing but standing still but then I got 2 shot by a firebird. RIP

 

[luj1]

this guy should do something more ambitious

these are some of the best ideas i saw since ToME

 

[procrastinator]

hehehe teleporting monkey go brrr

 

[Kabas]

Recall myself trying to go full monkey by leveling nothing but Bheith Nocht.
Unfortunately didn't manage to win with this combo yet.

 

[Fedora Master]

The art style put me off a bit but the writing/presentation reminds me of Caves of Qud a lot with its esotericism. I like it, even though I have NO idea what Im doing.

 

[luj1]

I like this kind of pseudo early Earth esoterism. Looks like the Epic of Gilgamesh was his main inspiration. JarlFrank Did you check out this game? It has a cool Sumerian style.

 

[Berengar]

Really digging the monster art in this

 

[JarlFrank]

I like this kind of pseudo early Earth esoterism. Looks like the Epic of Gilgamesh was his main inspiration. JarlFrank Did you check out this game? It has a cool Sumerian style.

It's on my wishlist! Gotta check it out one of these days when I'm in the mood for a roguelike (rarely).

 

[Fedora Master]

I have no idea if this is good or not.

 

[Martyr]

I have no idea if this is good or not.

how did you manage to beat the game on day 6??

 

[Fedora Master]

I have no idea if this is good or not.

how did you manage to beat the game on day 6??

I DON'T KNOW
I click and things go boom

 

[Turn_BASED]

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I have no idea if this is good or not.

Congrats! Every time you win, the next cycle gets more difficult. You also level up more/faster.

 

[procrastinator]

Very basic Psychic build, yuge numbers.

big damages

 

[Fedora Master]

I'm getting it now.
Made a Skeleton Druid of Eresh. Upon Enter I just shit up the field with snakes. Then I just click Stand Still until all enemies are dead.
If any of the smaller minions happen to die it only makes the others and myself more powerful.

Not sure how the game calculates days though.

 

[procrastinator]

Not sure how the game calculates days though.

Stats/skill levels look a bit high as well. Which version are you using? It says "Version 1.4.3 the Lands roll forth..." in the main menu for me.

Maybe it's time to update (https://steamcommunity.com/app/2128270/eventcomments/7413579240796947172/):

fixed again, had accidentally left "test mode" on
apologies to anyone who experienced gaining thousands of glory etc

 

[Fedora Master]

Not sure how the game calculates days though.

Stats/skill levels look a bit high as well. Which version are you using? It says "Version 1.4.3 the Lands roll forth..." in the main menu for me.

Maybe it's time to update (https://steamcommunity.com/app/2128270/eventcomments/7413579240796947172/):

fixed again, had accidentally left "test mode" on
apologies to anyone who experienced gaining thousands of glory etc

This is what I get for pirating. I blame the Russians.

 

[Fedora Master]

Turns out the game is much more difficult without the test mode activated. Derp.

Still, this game is heads and tails above the usual contemporary roguelike slop.

 

[Hoodoo]

With Eris as God and the champion that you get for using no skill points I got my main hand to have over 100000 hit

 

[Fedora Master]

 

[Fedora Master]

Okay I found the funniest build: Ouuja Qamar Sorcerer of Fawdas. You clear maps just by existing.

 

[Fedora Master]

I keep bumping this thread but the more I play the more I appreciate Path of Achra. I highly recommend the game.

I'm into summoning builds lately and it's a hoot. Just shit up the field with stuff.
With all the possible synergies I suspect you could make a complete pacifist build that never does anything but skip turns and still wins.
On top of the quality mechanics you also get neat writing. The setting feels like The Epic of Gilgamesh filtered through a Hawkwind album and Heavy Metal Magazine.

Granted, it's only "base" difficulty. The build worked out, I had so many items and abilities that shat out minions, plus Doom from attacks and such, nothing could really stand against me. Probably works with other gods, too, but I was going for MAX SUMMONS.

Some advice since I feel like I have the game figured out now:
- Line of sight shenanigans are totally possible! Lure enemies around corners, or place yourself so only one guy can even see you at a time. Be smart about positioning.
- A source of healing is very important for most builds, you can get healing from certain items but most likely from abilities like Fire Healing and Dread Flesh. Picking one of those is generally a good idea for any build.
- The entire point of the system is to stack effects, so go hard for a few of them. Stack extra attacks that trigger more extra physical damage. Get items that apply debuffs on hits. You really want to put out as many actions as possible
- Items are surprisingly balanced, something you find early on might remain relevant all the way to the King of Many Colors!
- As with healing, it's a good idea to invest in HP. Leveling Vigor serves as a full heal and debuff remover for a reason!
- I find a lot of builds will want at least 10 Strength, so a full set of light items won't encumber you needlessly
- Read the ability descriptions carefully, some of them are rather involved and might not work as you expect them
- I believe diversity of skill is better than quality in the early game. Get your skills filled out is what I'm saying.
- Remember to sacrifice your unneeded items to gain max health/stats

STACK YO SHIT

 

[luj1]

I keep bumping this thread but the more I play the more I appreciate Path of Achra. I highly recommend the game.

Game's great

Give this guy a little bigger budget (not too much). If he can get the game presentation close to ToME that would be excellent