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[Augustandrw]

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to introduce a new Open-world Tactical RPG about being a shaman detective that solves otherworldly mysteries and is tasked with building the strongest tribe: The White Raven.

Take control of Jin, a young wayward spirit whisperer in this mystical Open world Tactical RPG.

Bewilder your enemies in cerebral tactical combat, explore disenchanted hellscapes that blur the boundaries between the underworld and real life, and lead an unlikely team of bandits, partisans and outcasts as you uncover the harrowing truth of the Aurorean Steppes.

Some of the things you can do include:

• Wage Tactical War: Outsmart your enemies by taking advantage of every tactical opportunity afforded to you - whether it be setting the terrain on fire, shoving them onto an ally for a follow up attack or monopolizing the high ground, give them no quarter, for none shall be shown to you as well.
• Weave Your Own Tale: You decide how your story plays out. Fancy being a smooth talking charlatan that exploits others’ weaknesses for your own ends? How about an unflinching truth seeker that protects the weak? Choose your own backstory, but know that the future is yet unwritten.
• Confront Spiritual Hellscapes: The dangerous world of Greater Balhaea is free for you to explore. Uncover ruins of a lost civilization - as well as its hidden treasures, descend into the underworld to solve otherworldly mysteries, or stumble upon seemingly idyllic locations housing dark secrets. Have your fill of misadventures in the open world design of The White Raven.
• Build And Grow Your Tribe: All great tribes have humble beginnings. Gather resources from all corners of Greater Balhaea to build and upgrade your sanctuary. Invite and recruit highly skilled specialists to take advantage of those upgrades to increase your chances of survival.
• Spark Beautiful Love, Or Bitter Rivalries: Build relationships with your allies. Explore their complexities and struggles with character specific missions and determine their outcomes. Will you lead them on a path to destruction? Or will you help them to overcome their fears and weaknesses - and perhaps spark a little romance on the side?

We'll be launching our Kickstarter on June 28, so if you're interested to know more about the game feel free to head over there to have a look - we'd love to have you as a backer too!

Kickstarter link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gatherroundstudios/the-white-raven

Website:
https://thewhiteravengame.com/

Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1883360/The_White_Raven/


Cheers everyone!

- August

[Thaumaturge]

This does look intriguing, I do think! And the art looks rather good, to my eye! ^_^

If I may ask a few questions:

• Am I correct in gathering that this is a Western-style RPG, not a JRPG? (The gameplay gifs suggest as much, but the art-style has me doubting that impression. ^^; )
• You've weighed somewhat on the grimmer aspects of the setting, I feel--how grim is it? I gather that it's not going to be all sweetness and light--but is it conversely all grim darkness?
• You've mentioned the building of a tribe--does that mean that there are elements of management sim or the like? And if so, how salient are those?

[Augustandrw]

Hey thanks so much for the kind words!

so in relation to your questions:

• Yep the mechanics and game design very much are more western inspired - we take quite a bit from TTRPGs and games like the Divinity: Original Sin line. Although we do love the look of JRPGs quite a bit! trying to find a nice synergy between the 2.
• We're definitely looking to balance it out somewhat - all grim-darkness and no levity leads to a very one-toned story IMO, there will be absurd moments mixed in there too but yep the overall the tone is slightly darker!
• And yeah there will be some light base-building mechanics - basically looking at upgrading of buildings within your tribe and undertaking some specific side-quests to gain passive buffs in your journey. Though it's viewed more as a hub that allows for you to deepen your relationships with allies (some side activities to participate with them, etc.)

[Augustandrw]

And we’re live on Kickstarter!

Here’s our link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gatherroundstudios/the-white-raven

We still have a few hours left before our early-bird offers expire, so if you’re keen to have a look and try the game out early, feel free to hop on over!

Cheers,
August

[Thaumaturge]

Hey thanks so much for the kind words!

It's my pleasure. ^_^

so in relation to your questions:
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Ah, that is encouraging to read, to my personal taste! The reference to Divinity: Original Sin is especially so, as I was quite fond of those games! ^_^

I'll confess that I'm not one much for base-building, myself--but it sounds like it's light enough that I might be fine with it.

And we’re live on Kickstarter!

Congratulations on the launch of your Kickstarter, and I hope that it goes well! ^_^

(Indeed, it looks like it has been well-received thus far! ^_^)