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The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk - parodic fantasy tactical RPG - now with Back to the Futon DLC
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Dwarvophile
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Good, because I tried doing a second run on the main game and extension but the couldnt stand the jokes anymore.
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I distinctly remember there being one once you pick a faction.
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Got the DLC via the season pass.
Some impressions.
It's what Blackguards 2 should have been to Blackguards 1, and I mean it as a good thing.
They cut out all the unnecessary stuff, like the story and running around maps for quests, and left only tactical combat with a couple of nice touches.
There are 15 encounters.
You start at level 1 and max out at 11.
After each battle all characters are fully recovered, so there's no need to stock up on bandages and healing potions.
One of the good things is that you can now compose your team the way you like.
Kick out the Elf, swap the Ranger for the Paladin - those left out still get experience; so when you get to field all 10 of them at once, they won't lag behind.
Another good thing is there are no more fixed loot drops.
Instead, you get money after each encounter and can decide what upgrades to spend them on.
Skill reset potions cost a mere 1GP, so you can experiment with skills as much as you want.
I've only noticed one new enemy with an ability I don't remember from the base game.
But all the favorites are back. Including iron golems, drow and liches.
Remember that merchant girl you knocked out with a door kick? She's back for revenge too and this time she's one mean biatch.
The arenas are more or less varied. But nothing spectacular.
The only 2 were memorable - ice field (like that goblin skate ring) and platform with draw-bridges.
The rest are just places to fight, with some destructible explosives, ale kegs, chicken cages - the usual fare.
The AI if not significantly improved, is still pretty good.
Those damned archers always seem to find a nook to harass me, where it's impossible to get rid of them.
And whenever I set up a delayed attack the bastards focus down my characters before they can act.
The overall difficulty seems to be lower than in the base game let alone the previous DLC.
Playing on Nightmare I had only a few "oh shit" moments and 12 out of 15 encounters I completed on the first try.
I have not finished the last one yet though; it's a definite step up compared to the rest.
All in all, I liked it more than the previous DLC - Ruins of Limis.
It provides more of what was best in the base game.
Some impressions.
It's what Blackguards 2 should have been to Blackguards 1, and I mean it as a good thing.
They cut out all the unnecessary stuff, like the story and running around maps for quests, and left only tactical combat with a couple of nice touches.
There are 15 encounters.
You start at level 1 and max out at 11.
After each battle all characters are fully recovered, so there's no need to stock up on bandages and healing potions.
One of the good things is that you can now compose your team the way you like.
Kick out the Elf, swap the Ranger for the Paladin - those left out still get experience; so when you get to field all 10 of them at once, they won't lag behind.
Another good thing is there are no more fixed loot drops.
Instead, you get money after each encounter and can decide what upgrades to spend them on.
Skill reset potions cost a mere 1GP, so you can experiment with skills as much as you want.
I've only noticed one new enemy with an ability I don't remember from the base game.
But all the favorites are back. Including iron golems, drow and liches.
Remember that merchant girl you knocked out with a door kick? She's back for revenge too and this time she's one mean biatch.
The arenas are more or less varied. But nothing spectacular.
The only 2 were memorable - ice field (like that goblin skate ring) and platform with draw-bridges.
The rest are just places to fight, with some destructible explosives, ale kegs, chicken cages - the usual fare.
The AI if not significantly improved, is still pretty good.
Those damned archers always seem to find a nook to harass me, where it's impossible to get rid of them.
And whenever I set up a delayed attack the bastards focus down my characters before they can act.
The overall difficulty seems to be lower than in the base game let alone the previous DLC.
Playing on Nightmare I had only a few "oh shit" moments and 12 out of 15 encounters I completed on the first try.
I have not finished the last one yet though; it's a definite step up compared to the rest.
All in all, I liked it more than the previous DLC - Ruins of Limis.
It provides more of what was best in the base game.
KateMicucci
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Based. I might get the DLC now.
That actually sounds half-decent, though 15 encounters sounds like very little.
KateMicucci
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Just reached chapter 6, Epic difficulty. I'm regretting a few of my build choices. I wish that I had focused a lot more on damage instead of buffs and CC. Poison abilities seem weak and useless and there is a whole level where all the enemies are immune.
My ranger seems mostly useless and the elf isn't great except for her heal. Barbarian, ogre and wizardess do all the damage while dwarf tanks. I usually forget the thief exists- even when he uses his backstab ability the damage isn't impressive.
My ranger seems mostly useless and the elf isn't great except for her heal. Barbarian, ogre and wizardess do all the damage while dwarf tanks. I usually forget the thief exists- even when he uses his backstab ability the damage isn't impressive.
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There are Potions of Oblivion or some such in every tavern, you can use them to reset your builds.
But the only time I really regretted going for control over pure damage output was the "secret boss" encounter.
you can respec
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But not if you're Rodney Dangerfield.
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Finished the second DLC on Epic. The flexibility is quite enjoyable, but I think that some of the fights could have been a bit more original.
The fights seem easier than in the basic game and the first DLC ; I seldom was in any real trouble. I'll have to try it on Nightmare.
The ranger is fairly flexible, but he's clearly overshadowed by the other party members when it comes to inflicting damage, healing or crowd control. Where he really shine is support. His ability to boost dodge/parry and saving throws is very strong and accessible early. At higher level, he can also increase the Movement of the party by 2, which can make a huge difference at the beginning of a fight.
The thief is very good with bombs : he has a special ability that allow them to affect 9 squares instead of just one, making freezing bombs (for instance) much more powerful.
The fights seem easier than in the basic game and the first DLC ; I seldom was in any real trouble. I'll have to try it on Nightmare.
The ranger is fairly flexible, but he's clearly overshadowed by the other party members when it comes to inflicting damage, healing or crowd control. Where he really shine is support. His ability to boost dodge/parry and saving throws is very strong and accessible early. At higher level, he can also increase the Movement of the party by 2, which can make a huge difference at the beginning of a fight.
The thief is very good with bombs : he has a special ability that allow them to affect 9 squares instead of just one, making freezing bombs (for instance) much more powerful.
Ranger as a useful combat character would be insanely OP considering his defensive aura is easily the best ability in the game
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The second DLC really is a bit too easy. I'm currently playing on Nightmare difficulty and I've won the first ten fights without ever having to reload. While the enemies aren't pushovers and can hit pretty hard, I don't find them to be as threatening as they were in the basic game and the first DLC.
I expect the last fight to be a real challenge ; hopefully, it won't be the only one.
EDIT : Finished the DLC on Nightmare. It's definitely too easy. I only had to reload once (for the ice skate rink fight), and it was mostly because I got too careless.
I expect the last fight to be a real challenge ; hopefully, it won't be the only one.
EDIT : Finished the DLC on Nightmare. It's definitely too easy. I only had to reload once (for the ice skate rink fight), and it was mostly because I got too careless.
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At its all time low price on Fanatical, I'm thinking of finally grabbing this.
As someone who is usually fine playing the base game and not doing DLC, is it fine to play the main campaign, or would I be missing out without the Season Pass or whatever? I don't especially want to spend $50 here.
As someone who is usually fine playing the base game and not doing DLC, is it fine to play the main campaign, or would I be missing out without the Season Pass or whatever? I don't especially want to spend $50 here.
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DLCs are strictly post-game content, if you want even more.
I consider the base game excellent but had enough with the main campaign, so DLCs really are optional.
Erebus
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It's hard to tell for sure without knowing what the third and last DLC is going to be like, but you'll probably be fine with just the main campaign.
The base game is a full story in itself. I enjoyed the base game enough to want to play the DLC, but ofc YMMV.
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