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Posted December 23, 2015
You know the thing about chaos? It's fair.


<span class="bold">Chaos Reborn</span>, a tactical strategy/RPG of magical battles, is available now DRM-free on GOG.com for Windows, Mac and Linux with a 50% launch discount.

Magical warfare is as much a battle of wits as it is of well-honed skill and pure cosmic happenstance. Sweeping waves of fire, ground-shattering earthquakes or gigantic sapphire dragons may not suggest strong elements of strategic thinking at first glance. Learning how and whether to use each spell, though, that's what distinguishes a respectable spellcaster from a sideshow trickster.

The Realms of Chaos are in constant turmoil and this is your opportunity to outsmart your magic-wielding opponents, both in multiplayer and single-player scenarios. The turn-based combat and the bluffing mechanics call for careful positioning and shrewd misdirection akin to a game of chess or even poker. Βut no matter how well you prepare, be sure to always stay on your toes as the gear customization options and the chances of spell misfires will pose chaotic challenges, resulting in an intense cocktail of mentally engaging fun.


In the press
"Chaos Reborn is quite simply the best strategy game on PC this year" -- Kotaku

“Chaos Reborn is already a brilliant update of an absolute classic.” -- Eurogamer



Utilise your arcane bluffing skills to spread deliberate <span class="bold">Chaos Reborn</span>, DRM-free on GOG.com. The 50% launch discount will last until December 30 1:59 PM GMT.
Posted December 24, 2015
Nice to see this game arrive here. Not sure if I ever played anything from Julian Gollop except for the original X-Com game. But these are still some of my mostbeloved games of all times and so I'm very willing to give him some mnoney for his new game.

Does anyone know how long the 50% launch discount will last?
Posted December 24, 2015
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Ganni1987: Wait wait wait, did you say in-app purchase? Is there really that kind of thing in this game?
You can be an "Apprentice", "Forgemaster", "Wizard Lord", or "Wizard King".
You can do this here:
http://www.chaos-reborn.com/
or from within the game.
Each level is cumulative, and is something you'd only buy once, if you wanted to at all.

These options were available to kickstarter backers back in 2014:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1206403106/chaos-reborn-from-the-creator-of-the-original-x-co/description
, have been available through Steam since the game came out on Steam, and I guess they've been retained for anyone else who fancies a go at, e.g., creating their own realm content straight away.

I believe this is handled by steam keys at the moment.

Nothing you pay for confers any advantage in battle.
Forgemasters get to cosmeticize and name their kit, Lords appear as AI adversaries in realms. Kings get to create realm content for other people to play. I think they all get different shiny-looking bits on some of their creatures.

I backed at Lord level in 2014 and have no regrets (I'm not sure how much point there is to being a lord, but I've played 528 hours on steam alone, probably the same again pre-steam, so I feel like I've got my $50 worth).

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PaterAlf: Does anyone know how long the 50% launch discount will last?
The 50% launch discount will last until December 30 1:59 PM GMT.
(Top of the page ;p)
Post edited December 24, 2015 by RafiRomero
Posted December 24, 2015
This look awesome! Why haven't I heard of this before... :<
Posted December 24, 2015
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RafiRomero: The 50% launch discount will last until December 30 1:59 PM GMT.
(Top of the page ;p)
Strange, I swear the info wasn't there some minutes ago.
Post edited December 24, 2015 by PaterAlf
Posted December 24, 2015
Chaos Reborn looks like a very interesting game. I can't read any reviews & more information about how it works (mainly how the single player works) because of a nasty headache right now, but i already dig the art direction. Not only that, but the logo has to be one of the most beautiful logos out there too!
Posted December 24, 2015
I'm trying to not put more stuff on my credit card so this will go on the wishlist for now. Is the single player mode a campaign or just single missions/skirmishes?
Posted December 24, 2015
Looks like a very good TRPG + strategy game. Wishlisted.
Posted December 24, 2015
Is it kinda like Dark Legions?
Posted December 24, 2015
@RafiRomero: Thanks, that's very informative and the game does indeed sound great, however there's this thing on my chest atm (pardon me if this upsets someone):

The devs have already given me a very bad impression with all those tiers, 100$ to be able to create your own content is a joke if you ask me, modding tools should be available to everyone (or at least at a modest price), do they even realize that some games live so much because of mods?

Secondly buying the extra tiers in game reeks heavily of in-app purchase android style, even if it's only once. I don't know if these options are available for GOG users but if they are, then I see no reason why the game should be sold here as there's no way for someone to activate them on a secondary PC without going online at least once, that is unless of course the extra features can be activated offline.

Because of this I have no intention of buying the game, which is a shame as the gameplay does look interesting. The creator of the original X-Com did get my attention but in a very negative way.
Post edited December 24, 2015 by Ganni1987
Posted December 24, 2015
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mechmouse: Just tested local multiplayer. it works well. Best suited to a laptop. Will play with the misses tonight... then have a game of Chaos ;-)
So, does the game do the local multiplayer via LAN, hotseat or what?
Posted December 24, 2015
Oh I am excited!
Posted December 24, 2015
This looks interesting. Should I or should I not treat myself to a Christmas present? Decisions, decisions
Posted December 24, 2015
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mechmouse: Just tested local multiplayer. it works well. Best suited to a laptop. Will play with the misses tonight... then have a game of Chaos ;-)
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KillingMachine: So, does the game do the local multiplayer via LAN, hotseat or what?
Hot seat. You make your moves, end turn, then pass the laptop to next player. when they start They see your character move but not whether you chose illusion.
Posted December 24, 2015
Its a fun game with a good helpful community. You guys/gals should definitely give it a go. Especially if you like managing risk type games which this is in terms of maneuvering and placing wizard and creatures and working out abilities and spell effects etc. Do the tutorial first and you will be fine.
Posted December 24, 2015
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justanoldgamer: I'm trying to not put more stuff on my credit card so this will go on the wishlist for now. Is the single player mode a campaign or just single missions/skirmishes?
Prior to yesterday, there was at least one two-part user-created realms campaign (3rd part pending) by Arenji.
The offline single player mode that arrived yesterday describes itself as a campaign, and looks like a series of linked realms, but I haven't had time to actually play it yet.
Certainly all of the realms maps are more involved than fighting an AI skirmish.
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