We have finished our 25-year anniversary patch for Emperor of the Fading Suns, now available as EFS Enhanced on GOG! HDI has been working with a small group of dedicated fans to bring this about, and we are very happy with the results. Check it out here, and if you already bought EFS on GOG, you also get this edition free. https://www.gog.com/game/emperor_of_the_fading_suns
HERE is our FAQ for EFSe
Interested in the hundreds of changes we made for this patch? See them HERE
The latest Fading Suns Kickstarter raised 420% of what it needed! Backers get the brand new Lost Worlds book, as well as all the previous products they might have missed — including the New Frontiers wave of stuff! Check it out!
The new Kickstarter for Fading Suns is coming: Wednesday, July 6! This is your chance to get the new Lost Worlds book and all the previous Fading Suns products! Spread the word! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ulissesspiele/fading-suns-lost-worlds
The Battles of Destiny Map Editor is now available via GOG! The map editor actually shipped with the game, but was not accessible via the DOS Box. GOG has fixed this, and you can now make your own maps! Instruction for using the Map Editor start on p. 61 of the manual, and we plan to livestream some examples of how to use it.
There is an image attached showing the new startup screen. If you do not get this option, uninstall Battles of Destiny (you will be able to keep your saved games) and reinstall it.
You can get Battles of Destiny here https://www.gog.com/game/battles_of_destiny
To see our livestream of how to play Battles of Destiny, go HERE
Hammer of the Gods puts you in the role of one of Odin’s chosen, leading Vikings, trolls, elves and dwarves in a war across Europe or a fantasy world of your own creation. A classic 4x strategy game, Hammer of the Gods introduced the combat system later popularized by Heroes of Might and Magic. During play you explore, create new colonies, raid and plunder, and fulfill rewarding quests for the gods of Norse mythology.
Hammer of the Gods has not been commercially available since New World Computing lost the rights in 1995. Now you can get it at https://www.gog.com/game/hammer_of_the_gods and it is discounted for its launch week.
See livestreams of Hammer of the Gods at https://youtu.be/xEvqG8b-1a8 and https://youtu.be/U2z64qdmma4
If you are interested in modding and optimal play for EFS, check out this video from Xenotrenium: https://youtu.be/Xb2Wn0RofH4
Hammer of the Gods review from Computer Gaming World Issue 127:
… if you are looking to pass a few hours with friends having fun, then hop into a boat, slap your horns on your head and leave your civilized conscience behind. The Gods are waiting and they have TOYS!!!”
(FYI, we really miss CGW. If you want to reminisce some more, check out the full issue: https://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_127.pdf)
