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PostPosted: Tue, 17th Dec 2013 19:22    Post subject:
RPS Hands-On:

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/12/16/hands-on-verdict-the-banner-saga/

And available to pre-order on Steam now:

http://store.steampowered.com/sub/34966/

Release date of January 14th. Smile


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PostPosted: Wed, 18th Dec 2013 05:29    Post subject:
Yeah I read that RPS article the other day. Doesn't sound overly promising. I especially don't like the sound of the random swap to some other group. I don't recall ever hearing about that before now. My impression was that the first chapter at least was the story of a single caravan. The lack of a strong narrative to tie everything together seems odd given the nature of the original pitch.
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PostPosted: Thu, 9th Jan 2014 11:11    Post subject:
A great story is wrapped up inside a game that cleverly combines narrative, political intrigue and bloody turn-based combat in a way I’ve never experienced before. There’s no doubt that Stoic Studios are onto something monumental with The Banner Saga, and I cannot wait to see the final product upon release.

http://www.pixelsforbreakfast.net/2014/01/the-banner-saga-preview-bloody-battles-and-political-wars/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/01/09/the-banner-saga-weaves-a-tapestry-of-loss-morality-and-hope-impressions/
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PostPosted: Thu, 9th Jan 2014 17:27    Post subject:
They're testing the Steam key redemption system for Backers on the Forum:

http://stoicstudio.com/forum/showthread.php?1975-Testing-Steam-Key-redemption

Edit: Austin Wintory soundtrack ftw. Very Happy


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PostPosted: Sun, 12th Jan 2014 21:08    Post subject:
http://videogamesuncovered.com/the-banner-saga-preview

Everything I played during the short snippet I saw was brutal. The combat is unforgiving and challenging, marching from A to B is a crawl, and the characters are worn-down husks. It’s a hard land, filled with hard decisions. While it thankfully gives you the time to mull over your choices, that doesn’t make them any easier. If this is a taster to only the first chapter in a planned trilogy, I have high hopes for Stoic’s Nordic adventure when it comes out January 14th. The sun may be stuck in the sky, but things don’t seem to be getting any brighter.

only good things about this game so far
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I hate that graphic style. Sad
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PostPosted: Sun, 12th Jan 2014 21:39    Post subject:
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The Steam Keys system has been TURNED ON for standard edition backers. Please do not share your Steam Key with anyone, because once a Steam Key is activated on Steam, it is no longer valid.

SPECIAL EDITION backers will start getting their keys as soon as Steam releases them to us, which should be within 24 hours.

Thanks!
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Thanks to your support, we have completed the game!

Your SPECIAL EDITION key will be available as soon as we get it from Steam.
You will have it before the public launch of the game.
In Steam, your SPECIAL EDITION is called the "Deluxe" edition.
Please check back soon!


Keys for backers can be found here (register on the forum with your Kickstarter email address): http://stoicstudio.com/forum/ks_download.php


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PostPosted: Mon, 13th Jan 2014 06:15    Post subject:
VGAdeadcafe wrote:
I hate that graphic style. Sad

You hate traditional cel animation?
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Yes, it's like the artstyle of a kiddy animated tv show. If we're talking about isometric 2D, I prefer baldur's gate, fallout, diable, that kind of style.

This looks cheap to me.
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PostPosted: Mon, 13th Jan 2014 15:43    Post subject:
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Yes, it's like the artstyle of a kiddy animated tv show.

Are You Serious

I assume you didn't back it then, seeing as the art style was pretty much the major selling point of the Kickstarter.
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PostPosted: Mon, 13th Jan 2014 19:25    Post subject:
Didn't see it mentioned before in this topic, seems you can now pre-load the Steam version of the game.
(It's 2.1 GB.)
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This game looks a lot like Dofus MMO!
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VGAdeadcafe wrote:
Yes, it's like the artstyle of a kiddy animated tv show. If we're talking about isometric 2D, I prefer baldur's gate, fallout, diable, that kind of style.

This looks cheap to me.


It looks the absolute opposite of cheap to me, these are some seriously skilled artists. Reminds me of the best 70 - 80's cartoons, nothing like the cheap crap they make today (with the exception of some japanse animés). Will buy just because of the fantastic art alone.
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PostPosted: Tue, 14th Jan 2014 07:38    Post subject:
VGAdeadcafe wrote:
Yes, it's like the artstyle of a kiddy animated tv show. If we're talking about isometric 2D, I prefer baldur's gate, fallout, diable, that kind of style.

This looks cheap to me.


bu...but... but you have santa mumm-ra as your userpic!



i literally had to brute force remember my password just so i could post this

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Can't wait for the release. Hopefuly it'll be long enough to tide me over until Blackguards/MMX next week Smile
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10-12h
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dis game gonna b da shit 4 hours left 4 release
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http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-01-14-the-banner-saga-review 8/10
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The Banner Saga offers a refreshing take on the tactical RPG with a story every bit as engaging as its combat. It is a beautiful game filled with ugly choices and tough consequences. While this crowd-funded instalment stands as a complete experience in itself, it deserves to sell well enough that the planned parts two and three might come to fruition. I don't envy the hundreds that have suffered under my ineffectual command, but it would be a shame not to see the saga through to its end.
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http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/01/14/wot-i-think-the-banner-saga/

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Despite all of my gripes, I enjoyed at least half of my time with The Banner Saga enough to have come away from the experience with fond memories. It’s a shame that where there should be urgency and drama, there is instead an unforgiving slog through a world of fading splendour. I found the hardest difficulty too frustrating but would recommend playing on normal rather than easy – even though there are difficulty spikes, overcoming them brings about a surge of satisfaction that is entirely lacking when every fight is a walkover.


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PostPosted: Tue, 14th Jan 2014 16:52    Post subject:
RPS take on combat doesn't sound that good :<
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PostPosted: Tue, 14th Jan 2014 17:36    Post subject:
locke89 wrote:
RPS take on combat doesn't sound that good :<

Yeah, sounds like there's an issue with the highest level of difficulty which isn't balanced correctly, but normal should be ok-ish from what I gather. Razz (whereas easy is.. too easy)
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PostPosted: Tue, 14th Jan 2014 19:26    Post subject:
locke89 wrote:
RPS take on combat doesn't sound that good :<


Matters little to me, I am hard wired to like 95% of all turn based games like this Very Happy

If people in this thread still havent played Expeditions: Conquistador, then go play that for awhile while waiting for the isodemo of this.
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