KickStarter Shadows Behind The Throne - That Which Sleeps-inspired game

[An Actual Englishman]

What bugs me and what bought some fools into investing into TWS scam is the art - it was good. Compare it with Shadows of Forbidden Gods mediocricy:

And this:

See? They invested into their scam, so said art attracted many more people into their scheme. And decent art appeal to people much more than hald-assed primitivism on nuMaster of Magic levels of flash-player mess.

You're not wrong, but I'd rather have great gameplay than great art.

I'm sure if the game does well, he can invest in proper art, rather than unity assets, but needs must.

 

[SerratedBiz]

Thank god the mods moved this fucking discussion away from the TWS thread, we wouldn't want the imaginary trolling to get in the way of the tangible trolling.

 

[An Actual Englishman]

Thank god the mods moved this fucking discussion away from the TWS thread, we wouldn't want the imaginary trolling to get in the way of the tangible trolling.

How the fuck do I give you those little emoticon things? You deserve some for this.

 

[Malakal]

I actually bought this after reading this thread and it seems quite fun. Sure, uglier than the ahem predecessor (the fake screenshots we got) but still. I dig different agents and play styles.

 

[baud]

Thank god the mods moved this fucking discussion away from the TWS thread, we wouldn't want the imaginary trolling to get in the way of the tangible trolling.

How the fuck do I give you those little emoticon things? You deserve some for this.

you have to wait a little. Or is it a minimum number of posts? I don't remember.

Once you can, it will appear under people's posts

 

[An Actual Englishman]

Thank god the mods moved this fucking discussion away from the TWS thread, we wouldn't want the imaginary trolling to get in the way of the tangible trolling.

How the fuck do I give you those little emoticon things? You deserve some for this.

you have to wait a little. Or is it a minimum number of posts? I don't remember.

Once you can, it will appear under people's posts

Thank you sir.

I would give a 'useful information' or 'thanks' emoticon if I were, y'know, able.

 

[Storyfag]

I actually bought this after reading this thread and it seems quite fun. Sure, uglier than the ahem predecessor (the fake screenshots we got) but still. I dig different agents and play styles.

But it's not out yet? I mean SFG. I guess SBT is out.

 

[An Actual Englishman]

I actually bought this after reading this thread and it seems quite fun. Sure, uglier than the ahem predecessor (the fake screenshots we got) but still. I dig different agents and play styles.

But it's not out yet? I mean SFG. I guess SBT is out.

I think the 'predecessor' he references with the fake screenshots and such is TWS.

Indeed, SFG isn't out, but SBT1 and 2 is.

 

[Storyfag]

Started the demo for SFG. Am I retarded, or is there no way to see settlement details, such as unrest?

 

[An Actual Englishman]

Started the demo for SFG. Am I retarded, or is there no way to see settlement details, such as unrest?

If you click on the settlement you want info on I think it's in one of the tabs under 'conditions' or some such.

 

[An Actual Englishman]

Apologies for the double post, the Shadows of Forbidden Gods discord is now up, for those who are interested -

https://discord.gg/xMDpGJGk

 

[Galdred]

What bugs me and what bought some fools into investing into TWS scam is the art - it was good. Compare it with Shadows of Forbidden Gods mediocricy:.

You're not wrong, but I'd rather have great gameplay than great art.

I'm sure if the game does well, he can invest in proper art, rather than unity assets, but needs must.

Especially if said art was only from an animated powerpoint mimicking a real game..

 

[An Actual Englishman]

New Dev log up that includes a roadmap for those interested -

https://bobbytwohands.itch.io/shadows-of-forbidden-gods-demo/devlog/285863/the-roadmap

 

[Nahel]

This roadmap happening would be a complete incline

 

[Parsimonious cook]

Honestly, the art in this SFG thingy doesnt look that bad at all as far as I am concerned. I would be completely fine with it as long as there is an actual game to go with it. The fact that this is just one dude working on this in his garage doesnt inspire much confidence, but who knows - TWS managed to be great fun without even existing, so the bar for this type of a game is not very high as it is.

 

[An Actual Englishman]

Honestly, the art in this SFG thingy doesnt look that bad at all as far as I am concerned. I would be completely fine with it as long as there is an actual game to go with it. The fact that this is just one dude working on this in his garage doesnt inspire much confidence, but who knows - TWS managed to be great fun without even existing, so the bar for this type of a game is not very high as it is.

I mean, he's released a demo and 2 other, working games man. I think there's a good chance.

 

[Malakal]

Honestly, the art in this SFG thingy doesnt look that bad at all as far as I am concerned. I would be completely fine with it as long as there is an actual game to go with it. The fact that this is just one dude working on this in his garage doesnt inspire much confidence, but who knows - TWS managed to be great fun without even existing, so the bar for this type of a game is not very high as it is.

Shadow Empire looks garbo but its a great game so whatever, graphics don't matter to me.

Granted one can purchase cheap art from cheap artists easily but obviously this is a very niche game...

 

[An Actual Englishman]

Steam page is up!

 

[An Actual Englishman]

New devlog up! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1741640/view/2861465079141712942

 

[Binky]

Downloaded the demo for Shadows of Forbidden Gods and played a few games. Had a lot of fun with it. One game I took over an Orc fortress and started growing the horde until it wrecked two kingdoms and took over almost a quarter of the known world. I also corrupted two nations, turned one into the Dark Empire and started invading smaller kingdoms. I sent an agent to a distant overseas kingdom, where I started spreading the plague until almost every settlement was infected and people were dropping like flies. Assassinated a ruler so that his corrupt heir could take the throne. And I killed the Chosen One. Awesome.

You can also goad nations into destructive wars, change the climate until the land is uninhabitable, corrupt nobles and heroes, ravage farms, fan unrest and destabilize cities, and raise undead armies.

Some screenshots

Spoiler

The massive Orc army bulldozes everything in its path.

 

[oasis789]

I played the demo as well and had my orcs steamroll the continent, wasn't really that interesting since the human kingdoms didn't put up much of a fight. Then when the orcs stopped fighting I raised the dead from their battles as zombies. The heroes could kill my agents easily but they were completely ineffective on the strategic level.

The more interesting part IMO is the courtier agent's ability to incite grudges. This part has a lot of potential, like crusader kings intrigue.

 

[An Actual Englishman]

Glad to hear some of you guys are enjoying this.

Orcs, armies, hero vs agent combat, magic is all on the to do list once the game hits EA. I'm sure those mechanics will be fleshed out further, as will the Intrigue and deceptive stuff such as causing scandals (one of my favourite pastimes also btw).

Anyways new devlog up focused on my personal favourite god - Iastur, The Laughing King (certainly not inspired by the King in Yellow):

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1741640/view/2992070656352882802

 

[An Actual Englishman]

Woop game has released in early access! Well worth $20 I reckon -

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1741640/Shadows_of_Forbidden_Gods

 

[Nahel]

Will buy that. Was impressed by the demo even if Orcs raped human factions a bit too easily.

 

[Mortmal]

Woop game has released in early access! Well worth $20 I reckon -

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1741640/Shadows_of_Forbidden_Gods

It's not the same game , shadows of the forbidden gods. Maybe its worth it's own thread or renaming this one.