Epic competitive fantasy strategy game for 1-4 players with unique semi-coop elements.
A special mix of clever Euro resource management and Ameri adventure feeling.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Female character VOTE! + Unlocked Stretch goals!
over 2 years ago
– Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 03:50:02 PM
Female character - VOTE
The point of a Kickstarter campaign is that you can also form the game during this journey. That's why I am really interested in what you think, and try to hear everything that could improve the game. Now I am happy to announce that based on the feedback from the community I will change one character to a female one. And I would like to hear which character (Warrior, Mage, Engineer) you want to see as a female one, please, let me know, so I can proceed according to your wishes.
Please note that maybe the playing style of the character influences your choice, that's why I recommend reading my Designer diary #5 where I explained the characters, their powers, and skills in detail. Check it here.
First of all, I hear so much good feedback from people about the game, despite this, after a good start, the traffic is quite low now. It is normal in the mid-campaign period and I am working on solutions that could help, but now one of them is in order to help this, and also to OFFER THE BEST DEAL as possible, I made a small adjustment and decreased the gap between the Stretch goals.
With this adjustment, we UNLOCKED 4 NEWSTRETCH GOALS,including the KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE CUSTOM HOURGLASStoo!
Besides this, the number #1 from the SG vote, the Double-sided board (new map) is very close too!
Besides this!:) the number #2 wish from the SG vote, the Double-sided character sheet (with new character sheets) is close too!
I did my part, now it's your turn to help to unlock them and improve the game further!
Let's take a look at the 2 new revealed SGs:
+5 new Bonus cards
You can buy Bonus cards at the Source of Life in the center. You can buy 1 card for 1+x gold: see x cards and keep one. For example, for 2 gold (1+1) just draw 1 card randomly. Or for 4 gold (1+3) you can draw and see 3 cards and keep one. The level of randomness is up to you. These cards behave like action cards but their purpose is to ease entering Dimara, so usually, they are worth keeping for the late game.;)
Double-sided Character sheets
All-new Hero skills, that bring more exciting decisions and even higher replayability! Each Clan Hero can choose which side they prefer and not only will the skill be different, but also the event (action) that grants development points. So this small change also influences the optimal playing style.
PS.: In the above-mentioned BGG designer diary, you can see the current character sheets in detail. I have many ideas for the new skills, but let me know in the comments if you have any cool ideas for a Hero skill!
And, as always, please let me know what you think and if you have any ideas or feedback. I am really interested to hear them.
Thank you & Have a great day!
Balázs
New SG unlocked + Behind the scenes and fun fact + Story - Chapter 2+3. + Quick overview videos
over 2 years ago
– Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 05:02:37 PM
New actions cards unlocked!
Good news! At $57.500 you unlocked the new Action cards stretch goal - Good job! You can find the exact descriptions of the cards in Update #1.
Now we are heading to the next! You can help to reach that by spreading the word and commenting on the KS campaign in order to gain more visibility. Thank you for your help and support!
Behind the scenes: Hero symbols & Story of the pig
Designing a game is not just about mechanics. It’s like a living organism. The outside is the visuals, the heart is the world & story & overall atmosphere, and the brain is the mechanics and balance. Everything has to be perfect and harmonious because together they make up the whole game.
I have tried to pay attention to every single detail, now I just would like to show 2 examples:
Clan symbols
As you probably already know, the Heroes in the game are brothers. They are connected, and therefore their symbols are also connected to each other. Can you see the little hints and discover how?!:)
Pig:
okay…this is just a fun fact. When I wrote to the illustrator how the Village location should look like, my girlfriend insisted on having a pig on it (and also a chicken.:)) as the locations should be as authentical as possible and in her opinion, if there is a village, there must be animals there, therefore pigs and chickens too. Unfortunately, the chickens are not visible because the cost icon covers them.
But now you can see how beautifully detailed the map, locations and illustrations are:
This is what a really detailed board means. And the other locations and the whole map also have such detailed and beautiful illustrations.
Story - Chapter 3.
If you missed it, in Update #2 the 1st chapter of the Story was revealed, and I also announced a contest: after every new chapter, there is a survey about how well you know the world. At the end of the campaign, I will announce the winner, “The greatest Historian of Drakia”, who had the highest number of right answers, and I will sign his/her copy. ;)
Now check the new Chapters 2. and 3. and find out who the Andiruls are, who Arwel is, and what is the Awakening.
You will find the actual survey at the end of the story. ;)
Components & Short overviews
You can find many preview videos on the campaign page, and now, here is a new one: Asia from On Table channels shows the components and also gives a quick (only 6 minutes) overview. Check it here:
Besides this, check the Dice Tower preview video too (only 8 minutes), Mark shows some other aspects:
That's it for now, thank you for reading, and have a great weekend!
Balázs
2 Unlocked Stretch goals & Revealing new ones & Story part 1. - Be the best and get a signed copy!
over 2 years ago
– Sat, Apr 09, 2022 at 07:17:09 AM
Unlocked Stretch goals + New ones on the radar
First of all, I just made a little adjustment regarding the stretch goals: the well-known mid-campaign slump came a bit earlier. On the other hand, I want to give you the best offer and game that I just can, so that's why I decreased the gaps between the stretch goals.
With that you just unlocked the 2nd stretch goal! And the 3rd one is also very close! Good job, congratulations!
Besides this, I heard your voice and based on the previously sent out survey the most wanted stretch goal is a double-sided board with a whole new map.
For me, the wishes of the community are very important. This is the point of a Kickstarter campaign, we can form the game together! So I also put this on the radar besides other stretch goals.
After them, I will reveal a new set and of course, I keep in mind the other recommendations of yours. :)
Now let's take a look at the new revealed stretch goals:
+2 new Darkness cards
The Shadow player receives 1 Darkness card, if the Shadow power reaches a certain point. The Shadow player looks forward to and loves these cards, while the clan players are afraid of them. Believe me, as a clan player you don’t want to see either. Now, with these + 2 cards, the Shadow player has more options, and variety, and the clan players have more uncertainty.
Both cards will cause a big headache for the Clan Heroes for sure. Let's check them:
War: All players lose their Castle if they had any, and because every Castle increase the player's income by 2, the Shadow player will receive a lot of gold to move and perform locations actions. (of course, if the Clan players don't take them back before the Shadow's next turn ;) )
Dawn of the Darkness: Every player can move their influence token at the beginning of their turn, and it can decrease or increase (depending on which side you use) the moving cost to that location. This is definitely a huge power in the Shadow player's hand!
So, my only advice is: don't let the Shadow player receive Darkness cards! You should really communicate and cooperate with your fellow Clan Heroes and make sacrifices together even if it's tough and maybe it seems you can't afford it. Otherwise the darkness wins and every hope dies with it...
+4 new Magical barrier schemes
The Magical barrier scheme defines the color, gold cost, and HP cost of the Magical barriers, so you can set the game difficulty with them. There are 4 difficulty levels: easy, normal, hard, and nightmare. As it is getting more difficult, the Magical barrier cost will be higher + the color requires rarer crystals (for example in the case of the nightmare many purple). With these new Magical barrier schemes, every game can be different and replayability increases even more.
Double-sided Board - a new map with fresh and different opportunities!
You wanted this the most, an actually this one is also one of my favorites, because a whole new map offers so many new opportunities and challenges. This side will be very different, so not only the position and distance of the locations, but their cost too and also who (Hero / Lost Soul) can use them. It's just so exciting for me too. You will face different difficult decisions on this new map. ;) This brings absolutely a new level of replayability, that's for sure.
Story - Chapter 1. + Win a signed copy!
Backstory is very important in this game. Depending on the success of the campaign I really want to create a whole trilogy around it, and now this is the 1st piece. After reading the story, you will understand everything about why and what happens in the game. Basically, where the story ends is where the game begins.
You will know what the Awakening is, what Dimara is and why you have to go through the magical barriers. You will learn about the Shadows and finally what the Legacy of Thracks is.
And now, let’s play a game (we are players, right?:)
In every ~2-3 days I will release new parts of the story, usually 2 chapters at a time. After reading it you can test your knowledge with a questionnaire, and there will be a contest between backers. At the end of the campaign I will announce the winner, “The greatest Historian of Drakia”, who had the highest number of right answers, and I will sign his/her copy. ;) (please note that I can do it with only 1 copy so if there will be a tie I will choose randomly the winner from them)
You can find the story on the campaign page, and I put the link here too . Now here is the 1st chapter. Good luck! :)
100% Funded! + Upcoming Stretch goals!
over 2 years ago
– Fri, Apr 08, 2022 at 08:42:38 AM
100% funded - Thank you!
You guys are A M A Z I N G! The project is funded! And this huge success is thanks to YOU! Thank you very much for your support! After almost 7 years of working on this game / project, it is really unbelievable to see this milestone. Legacy of Thracks has born. Thank you so much!:)
But we can’t rest for long, because now Legacy of Thracks is like a “baby”. Together we can make it as a strong, unstoppable entity with the upcoming great stretch goals. I’ve prepared many of them for you, and now I’m asking for your help again: bring your friends, spread the word in forums, and groups and reach these SGs as soon as we can!
Upcoming Stretch goals
Let’s take a look at them one by one:
+6 new Quest cards
New quest cards (3 new types), more variety!
With your Hero and the Lost Souls, you can buy new Quest cards in the Temple: 1 card for 2 gold, or for 3 gold you can draw and see 2 cards and keep one. So the randomness is up to you. ;)
Completing them is one way to unlock the Magical barriers. You must have the required crystals in your Capital and also fulfill the condition. When you complete a quest, you can unlock a Magical Barrier with the same color as one of the crystals used. For example, if you need a red and a yellow crystal (see the right image below) to complete your quest, you can unlock a red or a yellow Magical Barrier but not a green one. Completing a quest can really surprise the other players so show them off at critical moments.
Hint: the "Decay" is very tricky.:) It's used only in the Shadow mode (see the small hourglass symbol in the right bottom corner), and with this, (of course secretly) you can have an advantage if the Shadow player is becoming stronger. ;)
Double-sided Shadow extension
In the Shadow mode for the Shadow player activating the Sources of Darkness is an important way to hinder all other Clan players. They are active if the required crystals (color doesn't matter) and relics are on them. Later Clan players can remove (so inactivate) them together if they make the necessary sacrifices. But that has a price and requires cooperation, which is usually difficult. ;)
With this upgrade discover fresh new Sources of Darkness! If you play the Shadow Hero, you will choose which side you prefer. This makes the Shadow mode more varied and the replayability even better! I have many ideas, but let me know in the comment section if you have any ideas for Sources of Darkness ability!
+9 new Clan Action cards
Buying Action cards is not a location action, you can buy 1 card for 2 gold in your turn. These can be very powerful and game-changing cards in certain situations, so it is worth having some just in case.:) Now with +1 new Action card type for all clans gives more variety and options. (just to be clear: +1 new type for all clans and 3 same cards in the deck, that's why 1x3x3= 9 cards ;)
Maybe you wonder why only Warrior, Mage, and Engineer actions cards are here. The answer is that the Shadow player doesn't have any dedicated action card deck. In the clan mode, the Shadow player can develop a skill, and after that, he/she can buy cards from any deck. In the Shadow variant, it works differently: the Shadow character has a "Metamorphosis" skill and with that he/she can "copy" another clan player, receiving the already developed skills and battle card clan modifiers, and also, can buy action cards from the actually "copied" player's deck in that turn.
Board and Shadow extension qualityupgrade
I think this SG doesn’t need a detailed explanation. The boards and the Shadow extension will be thicker and more robust. It simply feels better.
Custom Hourglass Time Tracker
Custom and unique visual appearance is important, so I am very happy to announce this custom hourglass for time tracking (instead of a standard wooden cylinder).
The hourglass motive is important in the game and in the story: it represents the time pressure that clan players can feel especially in the Shadow mode. This is one of the reasons why the symbol of the Shadows is also an hourglass:
And secondly… :
“He remembered clearly one day when Mortred had purposefully clogged up the middle of the hourglass somehow, causing the sand to no longer flow. When asked why he broke his present, Mortred answered his father, “Because, I want time to stop so we can always be happy together.”
Ok, that’s enough before it would be a big spoiler. Find out the rest yourself later in the upcoming story in chapter 6. ;)
Next stretch goals - VOTE
However I have some great SGs in my mind, I am very curious to hear what you think and would see in the game. I have written a comment in the comment section with this question, if you have any idea please let me know by replying to that comment. Thank you!
BESIDES this as I said I have some cool ideas. What I can offer depends on the funding level, but I would like to show some of them and I am curious which you prefer / like the most.
That’s it for now, they are the first set of stretch goals. As we are proceeding and unlock them I will publish the next set. Now let’s share the game and spread the word so we can reach these amazing stretch goals as soon as we can. ;)
