New features: Created several new encounter illustrations. General fixes: Fixed an infinite loop that could happen when using directional aiming via gamepad for cone attacks / abilities. Fixed a rare crash that could happen when spawning enemies. Fixed several UI layout issues when using Big Picture mode. Fixed a bug where the Holy Grail spell couldn't be hotkey activated with the keyboard. Fixed "The Maze" encounter to no longer halt progress if lacking Supplies to proceed. Opportunist, Wyvern's passive, should no longer be triggered at a distance, only when the Wyvern is adjacent to a unit who just took damage. Toxic Buildup, Basilisk's passive, should no longer decay when the creature is hit with ranged attacks. The "Stunned" status effect now interacts correctly with the new 0-AP unit selection feature. Warrior's Stand Ready skill (and its upgrades) now no longer require 1 AP to be used, allowing them to be used as the last action in a round. Warrior's Command skill (upgrade of Warcry), now properly adds the Powerful buff to allies, as stated in the description. The "Expurger" status effect, associated with the Expurging Totem upgrade of Mystic's Raise Totem skill, now properly adds poison to attacks, and carries a combat message for clarification. Fixed a bug where card tooltips would sometimes be set to the wrong position. Clarified several ability tooltips, and fixed several typos across tooltips and hints. Quality-of-Life improvements: Added tooltips to the gameplay legend shown on the world map, which lists the types of map nodes, possible rewards, etc. The "Options" menu now has a new and improved layout, and now also works directly with gamepads, rather than relying on a virtual cursor. Sped up the world map notifications if the player is trying to move to the next node while they are on the screen. When using a gamepad, the default window mouse cursor is now hidden. Renamed Pylons' Ethereal status effect to Immortal, for clarity. Optimizations: Reduced texture sizes for several heroes, without loss in visual quality. Gameplay balancing: The healer in the city of Toledo no longer accepts gold but has the option to reject waiting for free healing.

[ 2021-09-01 12:14:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based rogue-lite RPG in which Arthurian legend clashes with cosmic horror. Recruit a company of up to three mortal heroes and guide them in spirit on a desperate journey from Albion to Jerusalem. Explore a richly-imagined medieval setting on the brink of apocalypse. Trade with merchants, improve your heroes and unearth ancient relics. Search for the lost fragments of your soul, scattered across the multiverse - and save as many worlds as you can.


Enjoy a compelling story inspired by Arthurian legend, the Matter of France, and the history of Al-Andalus - with an unusual twist. Make choices in interactive encounters that change every time you play. Written by Jonas Kyratzes (The Talos Principle, Serious Sam 4) and Verena Kyratzes (The Lands of Dream, Serious Sam 4).


Master the tactics of squad-based and turn-based combat to conquer both human and demonic foes. Your enemies will be tough and ruthless; make use of cover, set up ambushes and coordinated attacks, harness synergies between different Hero classes and skills.




Carve a path across the lands of Albion, Marca Hispanica and Al-Andalus. Will you take a dangerous route, risking life and limb in pursuit of a legendary relic? Or will you choose a safer path? Plan and prepare. Negotiate, barter, fight. Tackle challenges. Suffer losses. Recruit new Heroes. Earn Gold, Supplies and Renown. Be careful: your choices are permanent, as is death. But don't tarry - evil never rests.


Use Renown to level up your Heroes, and choose between a randomized set of new skills or improved attributes. But choose wisely! Select skills with great synergy and balance your party for the road ahead.




As you jump from one parallel dimension to the next, history is reshaped. Different kings rule the land, changing the encounters, characters, and events. No two worlds are ever quite the same, and each journey will be unique. And should your heroes fall, remember: defeat is not the end, only a new beginning.


Seek out towns to improve your arms and armor, or stumble upon hermit artisans in the wild. With every day that passes, the world plunges deeper into darkness, and you will need all the equipment gold can buy.


From a peasant's humble luck charm to the legendary sword wielded by Arthur himself, items imbued with magical power are scattered about the world. Some you will be able to purchase from merchants and collectors, but others will have to be earned through acts of heroism - or displays of wit.



Rain thunder and brimstone upon your foes! Seek out and gather Soulstones to restore your power and unlock new Spells. Even if defeated, your spirit will retain all of your collected arcane knowledge as you jump into the next dimension.


There are as many worlds as there are stars in the sky. In each stands Camelot; in each there is a Grail. But there is only one Merlin, and his eternal burden is to stand against the horror from beyond. Each world that is saved is saved forever; each world that is lost is lost for good.

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