Round Table of Arkain

[Shar Dundred]

@kakuzu: We'll see. If not, then perhaps another time.

I also added little screenies from Chapter Nine. Nothing special, so they might get replaced, if I can make better ones.

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[kakuzu]

No warry , it is your project and you know what is the best .

 

[Kasrkin]

>_>

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I'm late to the party... Hold on DWARVES?!

Excellent *Equips shades* I'll get a report up, post haste.

Edit: Wait... I got a visor...*Polarizes visor.*

Edit 2: Played chapter eight again because I played eight b last, Harmos actually died in the fight against Heinvers thankfully he still had that ankh.

Spoiler

Chapter Nine: An infernal wave ability.... Shar are you trying to kill me? That orc... I will burn everything he loves for destroying my army... was that thorn aura? *Slams head against wall* Also, before I turn this into some insane rambling the elves keep on sending two archers south onto the road where they then just sit there.

 

[Shar Dundred]

Gonna edit this like Kasrkin does.

>_>

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I'm late to the party... Hold on DWARVES?!

Excellent *Equips shades* I'll get a report up, post haste.

Edit: Wait... I got a visor...*Polarizes visor.*

Edit 2: Played chapter eight again because I played eight b last, Harmos actually died in the fight against Heinvers thankfully he still had that ankh.

Spoiler

Chapter Nine: An infernal wave ability.... Shar are you trying to kill me? That orc... I will burn everything he loves for destroying my army... was that thorn aura? *Slams head against wall* Also, before I turn this into some insane rambling the elves keep on sending two archers south onto the road where they then just sit there.

Always save before a boss fight - especially now that the ankh is gone.

Spoiler

I'm not trying to kill you. The Orc... Yeah well, he is. And you already burned everything he loved in Chapter Three. ;P
Thorne Aura, yes.
Is that chapter too hard? Should I make the AI weaker?
Yeah, that with the archers is my mistake. Gonna fix that.

 

[Kasrkin]

Is that chapter too hard? Should I make the AI weaker?

My problem is just blue, whenever he comes around whatever sizable army I bring about gets crushed in a few seconds from his hero's abilities. I even got a second base up and running but had to abandon it when blue came back to attack the main one. That hero just crushes me. I was actually about to stop too I've already gone and reloaded or restarted several times. I'll try again later... never thought I'd say that.. huh.

 

[Shar Dundred]

My problem is just blue, whenever he comes around whatever sizable army I bring about gets crushed in a few seconds from his hero's abilities. I even got a second base up and running but had to abandon it when blue came back to attack the main one. That hero just crushes me. I was actually about to stop too I've already gone and reloaded or restarted several times. I'll try again later... never thought I'd say that.. huh.

Allright, gonna reduce the damage of this ability. I'm not really surprised about that.

Spoiler

But look forwards the next campaign, since you'll control him in the Orc Book.

Wait for the next update - coming ASAP.

 

[Kasrkin]

Allright, gonna reduce the damage of this ability. I'm not really surprised about that.

Spoiler

But look forwards the next campaign, since you'll control him in the Orc Book.

Wait for the next update - coming ASAP.

I'm gonna be hating myself using him.... I'll do my best for the update.

 

[kakuzu]

Maybe a mutant demon , if you destroy it in chapter 10, in chapter 11 you will receive a bonus . What you think Shar ?

 

[Shar Dundred]

Version 0.72 released

Version 0.72

Chapter Nine:
- Nerfed the Avenge ability

@kakuzu: I'm not sure about the whole "mutant demon" thing, but adding something in Chapter Ten to get a bonus in the last one sounds good.

Spoiler

I already planned something that would add a bonus event when you finish the secret chapter, but maybe I'll also add something else.

@Kasrkin: Should be easier now.

 

[Kasrkin]

@Kasrkin: Should be easier now.

Agh, that burns... very well time for round tw--... actually about round 23... I GOT THIS

 

[kakuzu]

I am thinking that a mutant demon will be good because it will make the chapter more exciting , an investigation to find the mutant demon

 

[Kasrkin]

Hey Shar, this is gonna take a while don't expect a report for at least another hour or two... damn orcs.

Edit: Actually I'm gonna take a break, I'll get back to you in a while.

 

[Shar Dundred]

I am thinking that a mutant demon will be good because it will make the chapter more exciting , an investigation to find the mutant demon

I sent you a PM about this.

Hey Shar, this is gonna take a while don't expect a report for at least another hour or two... damn orcs.

Edit: Actually I'm gonna take a break, I'll get back to you in a while.

Take your time. Just don't get yourself killed.

 

[kakuzu]

Ok , also i know it is far away but you plan the undead book ?

 

[Shar Dundred]

Yes, I have some plans for the first chapters, but it's still under development. However, I have to finish planning the Orc Book first and I want to do that in the break I'll make after the First Human Book is done.

 

[Kasrkin]

Shar, what do I have to counter the clan elites and champions? Also, I would like to be able to build those scout drones, one more thing this would be a lot easier if I could ping a location for the elves to attack. Since they're only attacked from one direction.... Back to the grind... Ergh

 

[Shar Dundred]

Shar, what do I have to counter the clan elites and champions? Also, I would like to be able to build those scout drones, one more thing this would be a lot easier if I could ping a location for the elves to attack. Since they're only attacked from one direction.... Back to the grind... Ergh

The Elites and Champions can be countered by Gryphon Riders. Might not be enough, though. Maybe I'll add something nice I removed earlier.
The drones are supposed to be limited. And the Elves will become much more helpful after the base they're attacking is destroyed.
But I will think of something - tomorrow.

 

[Kasrkin]

The Elites and Champions can be countered by Gryphon Riders. Might not be enough, though. Maybe I'll add something nice I removed earlier.
The drones are supposed to be limited. And the Elves will become much more helpful after the base they're attacking is destroyed.
But I will think of something - tomorrow.

Ok, cause I just got attacked by all orc armies at once except red and I sorta gave up... I'll keep trying though.

 

[Shar Dundred]

Version 0.73 released

Version 0.73

Chapter Nine:
- Added a new unit for the player: Bear Rider: Powerful dwarven variant of the knight who can get upgraded to gain lots of health.
- Increased player resources
- Added some defense
- Scout drones are trainable now
- Fixed archer issue
- Fixed Greenskin Heroes side quest
- Nerfed enemy AI
- Fixed main quest

Chapter Nine should be much easier now. Still, I might have to change the AIs perhaps.

Chief Kasrkin, the stage is yours.

 

[kakuzu]

Shar your project is becoming more and more popular !

 

[Kasrkin]

Chief Kasrkin, the stage is yours.

I got this.

Edit: Hey Shar what exactly does killing a clan leader do, since I finally killed my first one.

 

[Shar Dundred]

I got this.

Edit: Hey Shar what exactly does killing a clan leader do, since I finally killed my first one.

At this point, nothing except giving you a tome (which will most likely be replaced with a more powerful one) and for the side quest. Also, these four heroes won't be revived so you weaken the clan's defense quite a lot - it makes quite a difference whether or not there's a blademaster with bladestorm around, for example.
I'm considering to create some kind of riot following the death of the heroes, however. I mean something like creating orcs in the base after the death of the hero which fight against everyone around. Any thoughts about this?

 

[kakuzu]

Agree with your idea Shar , some wilds orcs will be good

 

[Kasrkin]

At this point, nothing except giving you a tome (which will most likely be replaced with a more powerful one) and for the side quest. Also, these four heroes won't be revived so you weaken the clan's defense quite a lot - it makes quite a difference whether or not there's a blademaster with bladestorm around, for example.
I'm considering to create some kind of riot following the death of the heroes, however. I mean something like creating orcs in the base after the death of the hero which fight against everyone around. Any thoughts about this?

Well, since I'm about to lose my main base's gold mine and no progress has been made since the red blademaster's death so that might be good. I can't defend everything at once and keep my satellite base, and helping the elves attack is out of the question since I'm always under attack.

Edit: There goes the mine... crap.

 

[Shar Dundred]

Well, since I'm about to lose my main base's gold mine and no progress has been made since the red blademaster's death so that might be good. I can't defend everything at once and keep my satellite base, and helping the elves attack is out of the question since I'm always under attack.

Edit: There goes the mine... crap.

Allright, update comes in some minutes, hold your ground.

 

[Heinvers]

So many updates ;D

 

[Kasrkin]

Allright, update comes in some minutes, stand your ground.

I just did a charge with the elves... whether or not this kills me I'll keep trying.

Edit: .... Red is dead, I can scarcely believe it but I lost my tower wall to blue... damn blues.

 

[Shar Dundred]

So many updates ;D

Try to play the chapter, then you'll see why. First, I thought it was just me.

I just did a charge with the elves... whether or not this kills me I'll keep trying.

Edit: .... Red is dead, I can scarcely believe it but I lost my tower wall to blue... damn blues.

The Elves will keep the dark green busy from now on. However, I'm working on adding some little things to make the chapter easier - seems to be harder than I wanted it to be. Should have created 2 allies for the player.

 

[Kasrkin]

Should have created 2 allies for the player.

*Shakes you* That would be nice!

Even though red is dead now I don't know what to do, if I go to attack dark green then yellow will intercept me or blue will use meteors to destroy my base. And the elves aren't sending enough units now to attack purple, seriously the last wave they sent was only air they did kill a tower though so they get some points.

 

[Shar Dundred]

Version 0.74 released

Version 0.74

Chapter Nine:
- Added reinforcements
- Added more gold
- Added riots after enemy hero deaths

Wanna try again, Chief Kasrkin? No second ally but some backup.
Elves don't attack purple, though. They only attack Red and Darkgreen.

 

[kakuzu]

You are really a hardworker Shar !

 

[Kasrkin]

Wanna try again, Chief Kasrkin? No second ally but some backup.
Elves don't attack purple, though. They only attack Red and Darkgreen.

Ok, I'll try my best hopefully it won't require hours more and cutting down most of the forest... seriously though I cut down a lot of the northern forest.

 

[kakuzu]

And you Karshin , you are hardworker too

 

[Kasrkin]

A reinforcement wave, *sniffle* I have never seen anything more beautiful.

Shar how many of these waves can I expect, since the last one sorta saved my base.

 

[Shar Dundred]

A reinforcement wave, *sniffle* I have never seen anything more beautiful.

Shar how many of these waves can I expect, since the last one sorta saved my base.

There are only two of them. Else the chapter would be too easy. (I might have to change more however, if it's still to hard.)

 

[Kasrkin]

(I might have to change more however, if it's still to hard.)

Right now everything is going alright, I'll wait and see though.

Edit: Red is dead, those renegade orcs kept a lot of the fire off of my men which was very helpful.

Yellow is dead.

The elves actually attacked purple, Shar I don't think they listened to you either way it's fine I have an opening.

They also destroyed one of green's air bases, very helpful but there are still a few more of those so *shrug*.

Interesting, even with the air base dead it still sent out a wave of batriders.

Edit 2: Purple and Blue are dead, victory is near.

And it's done, victory is mine... give me a minute and I'll write up a report.

Chapter Nine: No point in spoilers. Well, that was a fun ride of death and WAAGHS. No bugs were seen but maybe give the dwarves the ability to use the militia town bell, it doesn't do anything right now. Despite my earlier observation that wave of batriders was probably from another air base. Fuck blue and his bullshit.

Tips: Yes I am giving tips for this.
-Ivory towers are your friend
-Spam workers with auto repair
-Build a satellite base as soon as you can, and build more workers and towers
-Don't cut down too many of the trees near your base
-Always have troops near the main base
-As soon as an AI is killed build a town hall for more gold DO IT
-Help the elves when they attack even if it might kill you
-Use the spy drones, don't ignore the hint they're your early warning system.

 

[Shar Dundred]

Right now everything is going alright, I'll wait and see though.

Edit: Red is dead, those renegade orcs kept a lot of the fire off of my men which was very helpful.

Yellow is dead.

The elves actually attacked purple, Shar I don't think they listened to you either way it's fine I have an opening.

They also destroyed one of green's air bases, very helpful but there are still a few more of those so *shrug*.

Interesting, even with the air base dead it still sent out a wave of batriders.

Edit 2: Purple and Blue are dead, victory is near.

And it's done, victory is mine... give me a minute and I'll write up a report.

Chapter Nine: No point in spoilers. Well, that was a fun ride of death and WAAGHS. No bugs were seen but maybe give the dwarves the ability to use the militia town bell, it doesn't do anything right now. Despite my earlier observation that wave of batriders was probably from another air base. Fuck blue and his bullshit.

Tips: Yes I am giving tips for this.
-Ivory towers are your friend
-Spam workers with auto repair
-Build a satellite base as soon as you can, and build more workers and towers
-Don't cut down too many of the trees near your base
-Always have troops near the main base
-As soon as an AI is killed build a town hall for more gold DO IT
-Help the elves when they attack even if it might kill you
-Use the spy drones, don't ignore the hint they're your early warning system.

Excellent! It's finally possible to win now. ;D
Seriously, thanks for your intense testing and patience.
I'll remove the Bell ability. It shouldn't even be there in this mission.
Yes, blue is quite, ahhh, okay there's no better word than asshole for it. I played the chapter myself while you played it and I agree with you on that. I hate the guy now as well - won't change it, still.
I have to take a look at the Elven AI, however. It shouldn't behave the way it did. (And I hope someone can fix the damn Batrider death animation.)
I'll add your tips to the description, if you don't mind. I should hire you as tip-giver for this campaign, I guess. Can only agree with all of it.
Thanks again, Chief.

 

[Kasrkin]

Excellent! It's finally possible to win now. ;D
Seriously, thanks for your intense testing and patience.
I'll remove the Bell ability. It shouldn't even be there in this mission.
Yes, blue is quite, ahhh, okay there's no better word than asshole for it. I played the chapter myself while you played it and I agree with you on that. I hate the guy now as well - won't change it, still.
I have to take a look at the Elven AI, however. It shouldn't behave the way it did. (And I hope someone can fix the damn Batrider death animation.)
I'll add your tips to the description, if you don't mind. I should hire you as tip-giver for this campaign, I guess. Can only agree with all of it.
Thanks again, Chief.

One more thing though that I remembered the elves didn't have the custom altar you gave them or the barracks but that doesn't matter all that much, must be why I didn't notice it.

And happy to help. *Bow*

 

[Forsaken]

Wow, I've never commented here! Anyway, it's looks really good!
Good luck!

 

[Shar Dundred]

One more thing though that I remembered the elves didn't have the custom altar you gave them or the barracks but that doesn't matter all that much, must be why I didn't notice it.

And happy to help. *Bow*

Reason for this is that I simply replaced the human models with new ones - I didn't create new buildings in Chapter Five for that. I only used the Roost again because an Aviary wouldn't have fit. I also wanted to give the Dwarves a Dwarf Altar, but then I'd have to change the techtree again. Maybe I'll do that before the full release - or afterwards.

And that is honorable. I salute you, master Kasrkin.

Wow, I've never commented here! Anyway, it's looks really good!
Good luck!

Thank you.

 

[Kasrkin]

Maybe I'll do that before the full release - or afterwards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuAGGZNfUkU

Heh, alright I'm done see you next time.

 

[kakuzu]

Also Shar , any progres with chapter 10 ?

 

[Shar Dundred]

Now, that the fixing of Chapter Nine is over for now (I hope), I'll fully concentrate on creating Chapter Ten. Some parts of it are already done.

 

[kakuzu]

Great Shar !

 

[Kasrkin]

When's Chapter eight b going to be updated Shar, because I think I remember you saying you didn't like the chapter and was going to leave it as it is for a while.

 

[Shar Dundred]

When's Chapter eight b going to be updated Shar, because I think I remember you saying you didn't like the chapter and was going to leave it as it is for a while.

I'm not sure when - don't even know if I'll ever be able to modify that chapter in a way that makes me like it - but it's most likely that it'll come after Chapter Ten.
However, I'll write here if I should change my mind about this.

 

[Kasrkin]

I'm not sure when - don't even know if I'll ever be able to modify that chapter in a way that makes me like it - but it's most likely that it'll come after Chapter Ten.
However, I'll write here if I should change my mind about this.

Why don't you like it, it seems fine.

 

[Shar Dundred]

Why don't you like it, it seems fine.

Maybe it's just Genethas' fault, dunno.
I have the feeling it's not as good as the other one - maybe because it lacks a real boss fight. But I didn't want to create another one for this.

Spoiler

Wouldn't fit in for the fight with the leader of the order as well.

We'll see. Maybe it's just staying the way it currently is.

 

[kakuzu]

Well , Shar , it is your campaign and you should do what you like

 

[Kasrkin]

Maybe it's just Genethas' fault, dunno.
I have the feeling it's not as good as the other one - maybe because it lacks a real boss fight. But I didn't want to create another one for this.

Spoiler

Wouldn't fit in for the fight with the leader of the order as well.

We'll see. Maybe it's just staying the way it currently is.

I actually thought Genethas was a cool guy at first but did note something was off about him.

Ah, well that's fine and technically there were three boss fights. Heh

And I'm gonna be "that guy" but when is 10 gonna be released I've got a break coming up so that would make it less... boring.

Wait, wait, wait... Wait is the Unkown Base in chapter three going to affect anything, also that reminds me that captain was right about freeing Aedale... forgot to mention that weeks ago... bleh.

Edit: WAIT, was that a detachment of Gardon's troops?