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Posted December 04, 2012
Grow stronger turn, by turn.

Eador: Genesis, an impressive turn-based strategy with RPG elements, that sends you on a quest to conquer a shattered realm, is now available on GOG.com, for only $4.79! That's 20% off, this week only!

The world is no longer whole. All that remains are the islands of existence drifting aimlessly through the endless ocean of emptiness and oblivion. This broken realm houses many aspiring despots, hell-bent on uniting the floating shards of land under their own rule. There was, however, no single monarch who could achieve that feat since the time of the cataclysm. That won't stop you from trying, of course. Is it because you're even more hungry for power and wealth then your opponents? Or maybe you see a higher purpose in domination over Eador? Maybe you believe, that the world united under the rule of one strong leader will finally begin to heal? As one of the Masters, you're free to exercise your will however you see fit. But know this: history will judge you.

Eador: Genesis delivers a turn-based strategy experience inspired by the classics of the genre. It's a multi-layered game, equally stressing the importance of your kingdom's development and management, and your tactical battlefield abilities. There's also a strongly accented RPG element, that goes so well with the imaginatively crafted fantasy setting of the game. With over 170 structures to build, 80 magic spells to master, and 70 kinds of units to lead into the battle, each with its own goals and defining characteristic--this title will keep you busy for many long evenings.

Looking for a well-polished turn-based strategy game that's immersive, enthralling, and deep? Get Eador: Genesis, for only $4.79! That's 20% off until the promo ends on Tuesday, December 11, at 10:59AM GMT.
Posted January 07, 2013
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BlaneckW: Someone on the reviews compared this game to Might and Magic. I don't consider that high praise.
I can compare it to CoD, if it makes you happier.
Posted January 07, 2013
sorry, had to stop playing, it's too hard for me even on very very very easy setting...

I've installed it for my mother though (she doesn't speak English so I've used the Russian pack) as I think she might be able to beat it, she's the master of Heroes of M&M...
Posted January 07, 2013
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P1na: I can compare it to CoD, if it makes you happier.
Call of Duty? Isn't that an RTS?
Posted January 07, 2013
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P1na: I can compare it to CoD, if it makes you happier.
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BlaneckW: Call of Duty? Isn't that an RTS?
No, it's a jRPG
Posted January 07, 2013
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P1na: No, it's a jRPG
I am not sure why you would bring up an RTS.
Posted January 07, 2013
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P1na: No, it's a jRPG
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BlaneckW: I am not sure why you would bring up an RTS.
I'm kidding, and I thogught (and still do, for the record) that you were too.

My point is, it does not matter what it's compared to, but how it compares to it. It makes sense to compare to something similar, as it makes for a good starting point, but you should try to discover how that comparison goes. I could compare Deus Ex 2 to 1 and 2 would still suck despite the comparison to a great game; I can compare Hitman to Splinter Cell and realize they are quite different despite both being 3rd person stealth games.

Eador is a fantasy TBS where a hero leads an army of creatures and casts spells in battle. Just like HoMM3. However, there are many differences, such as units being single units vs the stacks in HoMM3, or the amount of creatures a hero can lead depending on the hero's stats. I suggest you try to learn about this differences to have an informed opinion about the game.

Unless, of course, you don't like TBS or fantasy settings. In which case, this conversation is pointless.
Posted January 07, 2013
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P1na: Unless, of course, you don't like TBS or fantasy settings. In which case, this conversation is
pointless.
The strategy in HOMM is similiar to that of Pokemon.
Posted January 08, 2013
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P1na: Unless, of course, you don't like TBS or fantasy settings. In which case, this conversation is
pointless.
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BlaneckW: The strategy in HOMM is similiar to that of Pokemon.
That is you opinion, which (for the record) I don't agree with. And even if I did, my previous post still stands.

Or do you mean to say "unless Eador is a civilization clone, it's a piece of shit?"
Posted January 08, 2013
Considering that Eador: MotBW is going to have the same content as Genesis, my computer should be able to handle it, and I have enough to keep me busy, is there any reason to buy Genesis instead of waiting for MotBW to be released?
Post edited January 08, 2013 by Soyeong
Posted January 08, 2013
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BlaneckW: The strategy in HOMM is similiar to that of Pokemon.
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P1na: That is you opinion, which (for the record) I don't agree with. And even if I did, my previous post still stands.
Or do you mean to say "unless Eador is a civilization clone, it's a piece of shit?"
How are you so sure that you don't agree with it?
What does "similar to the strategy in Pokemon" even mean? You can't even tell if that's praise, dismissal, appraisal of complexity (and in which way, is Pokemon strategy too deep or too shallow), or if it just means that he has played so much Pokemon that he doesn't want to play games with similar strategy. Not even the depth of the comparison is clear. The strategy in both HoMM and Pokemon boils down to "collect critters and make them beat up other critters"
:p
Posted January 08, 2013
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P1na: Or do you mean to say "unless Eador is a civilization clone, it's a piece of shit?"
No, the new Civilization games are shit.
Posted January 08, 2013
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P1na: That is you opinion, which (for the record) I don't agree with. And even if I did, my previous post still stands.
Or do you mean to say "unless Eador is a civilization clone, it's a piece of shit?"
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Adzeth: How are you so sure that you don't agree with it?
What does "similar to the strategy in Pokemon" even mean? You can't even tell if that's praise, dismissal, appraisal of complexity (and in which way, is Pokemon strategy too deep or too shallow), or if it just means that he has played so much Pokemon that he doesn't want to play games with similar strategy. Not even the depth of the comparison is clear. The strategy in both HoMM and Pokemon boils down to "collect critters and make them beat up other critters"
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You're perfectly correct. However, I'm certain to disagree for the same reason I'm posting on an Eador thread without having completed the tutorial: it's fun. This whole conversation is insane.

So yes, I disagree. HoMM is based on stacks of critters beating up other critters. That makes them distinct beyond any possible comparison. I was also going to say that Pokemon had no magic, but then I remembered those mystical balls containing compressed lifeforms, and I realized it's not a valid argument.

Now, if the comparison is with an FPS, you can go on about how it's so much harder to point your critters (aka. bullets) into the enemy ones, as they keep moving when you try to click on them. Or the cost/effectiveness of a fireball spell (aka granade) on each game. But this are stacks we're talking about, it just can't compare.
Post edited January 08, 2013 by P1na
Posted January 08, 2013
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P1na: You're perfectly correct. However, I'm certain to disagree for the same reason I'm posting on an Eador thread without having completed the tutorial: it's fun. This whole conversation is insane.

So yes, I disagree. HoMM is based on stacks of critters beating up other critters. That makes them distinct beyond any possible comparison.
A bored math student might argue that critter stacks and critter levels are comparable in all but cardinality. Eador doesn't even have that distinction as the critters have levels but no stacks. Hence it is Pokemon strategy! :p
Posted January 08, 2013
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P1na: You're perfectly correct. However, I'm certain to disagree for the same reason I'm posting on an Eador thread without having completed the tutorial: it's fun. This whole conversation is insane.

So yes, I disagree. HoMM is based on stacks of critters beating up other critters. That makes them distinct beyond any possible comparison.
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Adzeth: A bored math student might argue that critter stacks and critter levels are comparable in all but cardinality. Eador doesn't even have that distinction as the critters have levels but no stacks. Hence it is Pokemon strategy! :p
hmmm... I would probably counter-argue that it's a particular case of a stack where the amount is 1, but it's hardly a sustaining argument. So I'm glad there's little chance for a bored math student showing up here.
Posted February 10, 2013
For anyone interested, they are currently letting people sign up to beta test Eador: Masters of the Broken World.

http://www.snowbirdgames.com/forum/index.php?threads/second-beta-stage-%E2%80%94-sign-up.1058/
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