Lu Posted March 31, 2012 It's another kickstarter, which already succeeded in funding itself, which makes me glad because it looks pretty cool. YupzBYxsgow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLastBaron Posted March 31, 2012 I backed that when it first went up based on the animation alone. The fact that it's also a game I would play anyways is just a plus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted March 31, 2012 Looks really cool, what a nice art style! The name is a little strange though, it seems silly or even too self-referential for the genuinely attractive world it represents. On the basis of the name I expected comedy, not a Viking drama. Still, very impressive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixghost Posted April 2, 2012 Thanks for posting this. Games like these usually aren't my thing, but the art and animation look beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted April 2, 2012 I'm trying to meet these guys in person because I really want to talk to the animator to steal his secrets. It looks really awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F4T C4T Posted April 3, 2012 Really looking forward to this one too. I saw it somewhere a little before the kickstarter and as soon as that popped up it was an instant backing from me. It was the Eyvind Earle inspired background art that did it for me. I love his stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted November 22, 2013 Psyched. I love the mechanics of the multiplayer version, but competition is pretty intense so a campaign is welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkirkner Posted January 11, 2014 This thing's finally coming out Tuesday. Very much looking forward to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted January 11, 2014 What the fuck this game looks amazing. The art I mean. This is the first time I've actually looked at any video of it. I only remember glancing at (what I believed was?) concept art during the original Kickstarter run. DANNNNG guys I'm in love. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmbossy Posted January 11, 2014 Soundtrack by Austin Wintory (Journey, Monaco). Sold! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkirkner Posted January 11, 2014 With vocals in Icelandic. My expectations could not be any higher for this thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted January 11, 2014 I should be getting Episode 1 at some point for the KIckstarter donation thing. There's a launch party thingy in Austin sometime later this month I'm going to. I can't wait. I really want these guys to do well so that I can work for them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoThatLimp Posted January 11, 2014 I should be getting Episode 1 at some point for the KIckstarter donation thing. There's a launch party thingy in Austin sometime later this month I'm going to. I can't wait. I really want these guys to do well so that I can work for them! Man, this game really snuck up on me. I have been trying to keep myself in the dark with this game so I am not really sure of the scope of this anymore, trying to go in fresh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted January 11, 2014 So have any of you played the multi-player "Factions" game? I ask because the combat system was hard to wrap my head around for a while. Rock Paper Shotgun seemed somewhat disappointed with their preview of single-player and I suspect that some of that is because they never really understood how to be effective with the combat-system. I love the combat system now though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkirkner Posted January 11, 2014 So have any of you played the multi-player "Factions" game? I ask because the combat system was hard to wrap my head around for a while. Rock Paper Shotgun seemed somewhat disappointed with their preview of single-player and I suspect that some of that is because they never really understood how to be effective with the combat-system. I love the combat system now though. I had a similar experience. I didn't initially understand the relationship between a unit's health and its ability to inflict damage. Once I figured that out, and gained a better understanding of when to attack armor rather than health, I really came to like the combat mechanics, especially the importance of positioning. At times, it almost feels like a game of Viking Battle Chess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoThatLimp Posted January 11, 2014 I had a similar experience. I didn't initially understand the relationship between a unit's health and its ability to inflict damage. Once I figured that out, and gained a better understanding of when to attack armor rather than health, I really came to like the combat mechanics, especially the importance of positioning. At times, it almost feels like a game of Viking Battle Chess. Oh, you mean Hnefatafl? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tafl_games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmbossy Posted January 11, 2014 I wanted to play it desperately, but never wanted to play online (people disgust me) if someone on here wants to play it some time i'd definitely join. Edit: Also, Relevance!!! http://www.polygon.com/2014/1/10/5295270/the-banner-saga-composer-austin-wintory-most-challenging-score-yet (also includes link to underwhelming AMA) The best part of this entire thing is their studio name. Honestly, if you have a good studio name I want you to succeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted January 11, 2014 I wanted to play it desperately, but never wanted to play online (people disgust me) if someone on here wants to play it some time i'd definitely join. Edit: Also, Relevance!!! http://www.polygon.com/2014/1/10/5295270/the-banner-saga-composer-austin-wintory-most-challenging-score-yet (also includes link to underwhelming AMA) The best part of this entire thing is their studio name. Honestly, if you have a good studio name I want you to succeed. I just started playing again today and I got matched with one of the developers' mom who was on the global chat answering questions. Of course she wiped me out. but then I got matches with someone else who didn't chat at all and we had a pretty good game. The first few games where you are trying to understand the health/attack/armor relationship can be really frustrating. You may think you are winning because you have a ton of dudes left, but then you find out that they have two archers at full strength and all of your armor is gone. Anyway, I'm horrible at scheduling, and I will probably only type-chat; but if you see me on I won't be mean and I will explain mechanics as much as you want me to (maybe a little more). I'm "clyde" on steam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmbossy Posted January 11, 2014 Cool. I'll see you on whenever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackpostcards Posted January 12, 2014 Steam has the preorder available now for those who missed out on the Kickstarter like myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkirkner Posted January 13, 2014 They've also sent out Steam keys to backers now, so I was just able to pre-load the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dibs Posted January 13, 2014 You got matched to the developer's mom sounds like the most hilarious backwards trash talk ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted January 13, 2014 She's super friendly, skilled, and helpful. Now that I'm playing it again, I don't know why I stopped. Moving my party forward and rotating their front (especially at the beginning of the game) is rewarding in itself; I suppose some might find it tedious though. Yesterday (before a few matches with JMBossy), I made a mistake by letting my warrior take most of the beginning damage instead of throughing my shieldbearer in the way. I thought I was going to lose for sure. I managed to come back by luring their melee attackers with my archers, rushing their archers while mine used their area-of-effects to route their melee-units, and then surrounding them with both once their archers were dead. It was a thrilling victory. Edit: This was not the battle with Stoicmom. She wiped me out even though I could tell he was being easy on me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dibs Posted January 13, 2014 She's super friendly, skilled, and helpful. Sounds like you got served, MOM STYLE. A delicious plate of cookies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy42 Posted January 13, 2014 I'm excited for this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites