Markus shows off two new Fading Suns products just arrived in the warehouse (We’ll let you know when everything ships). More to come!
Hammer of the Gods Now Available on GOG
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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)
Merry Lux Splendor (2021)
From Magister Moore’s annual Address to the Illuminants:
Merry Lux Splendor!
We celebrate the Radiance of Light, when the Prophet sanctified the roads between worlds. He reminds us that light is a gift, and so in this time we give to others, that our light might reflect from one soul to the next.
But what of those who are alone? Those who have no others near to receive their radiance and return it back? I am reminded of the writings of Sister Yetunde Folarin, the anchorite hesychast of the Zorqula Mountains on Nowhere in her Epistles to No One:
“Long, ageless solitude has attuned the eyes of my soul to see the Invisible Light. Its searchlight beams spring from each heart, questing forth to each other heart and onward, out across the infinite night between worlds. I tell you, No One, that you are not alone, for the Light is all about you, even in the darkest deep cave or the emptiest void beyond the jumpgate. It comes from you, and is returned to you a thousandfold by the Pancreator.”
Noble Armada & EFS Livestreams
Our programmer is back to work on Noble Armada: Lost Worlds, and we have a new build to test! Join us for a playtest livestream noon EST Aug. 2, and share your thoughts on what bugs still need to be addressed: www.youtube.com/GeorgiaGameDevs
We are also streaming Emperor of the Fading Suns 8 pm EST July 31 on the same channel.
We are also pleased to announce a new crowdfunding campaign for Fading Suns books: https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf549/fading-suns-new-frontiers.html
The Fading Suns books are also available: https://www.ulissesf-shop.com/cat/index/sCategory/25235
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See you Saturday and Monday!
Classic Games Returning to North America
To celebrate the arrival of the 4th edition Fading Suns game books in North America, HDI company director Andrew Greenberg will livestream insights into the game’s development, as well as that of other classic HDI computer games. The livestreams in May and June also celebrate the rerelease of the company’s other classic games like “Emperor of the Fading Suns” and “Machiavelli the Prince.”
“A number of these beloved games have been unavailable for years,” said Greenberg. “Our new partnerships with Ulisses Spiele (https://ulisses-us.com/faq-plus/fading-suns/), Hoplite Games, Good Old Games (www.gog.com) and FASA (https://fasagames.com/noble-armada/) mean people can re-experience these great games or try out new versions.”
The livestreams, conducted in conjunction with both the Georgia Game Developers Association (www.ggda.org), Ulisses Spiele, and the Columbus Interactive Media Festival, are:
- Emperor of the Fading Suns, 8 pm EST Saturday, May 22 on www.youtube.com/GeorgiaGameDevs;
- Fading Suns 4th Edition, 5 pm EST Thursday, June 3 on www.twitch.tv/ulissesinternational; and
- Noble Armada on Xbox, 8 pm EST Tuesday, June 8 on www.youtube.com/GeorgiaGameDevs.
Greenberg plans to delve into game design philosophy and gameplay techniques during the livestreams. He also plans for special guests in addition to taking real-time questions from viewers and other players.
You can buy Noble Armada for Switch, Xbox and Playstation at
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/noble-armada-lost-worlds-switch/
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/noble-armada-lost-worlds/9p7lqqqcwpm2
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP2014-CUSA15755_00-NOBLEARMADA00000
Check out our Heretical Musings about Fading Suns live on https://www.twitch.tv/ulissesinternational and see the past recordings at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bkIL7-IVJ4&list=PLW3nBruaKfwyVrp8tdnKPYSbC8NJDFcbV