Hmmm

[TheGrayMouser]

Ahh, you guys had me hoping , based on the title, that this was going to be a grand strategic game set in the pike/shot and or horse and musket era. ( seeing how "sovereignty" has a Hobbsian ring to it)
Oh well, fantasy is ok too.
Look fwrd to more info , cheers!

[Wodin]

It's a fantasy game that I think falls under the "lite" genre.

[TheGrayMouser]

It's a fantasy game that I think falls under the "lite" genre.

"Lite" can be a pretty subjective term though. I imagine players who love Ageods massive WWI Gold game might think the upcoming Commander game "lite"

I did read at matrix though that its supposed to be like a cross between risk and masters of magic?(not sure what that is) If it will be like the old Fantasy general but with a strategic element I would be quite happy

[IainMcNeil]

It is region based so more like Axis & Allies but with a lot more detail and controllable battles, using a unit card based combat system. It looks very interesting.

[Wodin]

Can't wait to see what it looks like!

[TheGrayMouser]

Well the quick blurb over at the Lordz site has got me really looking fwrd to this one. 35 nations, provincial based map, NAVIES (not sure why but Ive noticed a lot of fantasy games dont have naval warfare for some bizzarre reason...)
Look fwrd to some screenshots, cheers!

Edit: just noticed combat will be card driven...... Not sure what that means as the only cards I play are poker.....

Hey , I know it ridiculous to ask for requests in a game just announced but.......
Any thoughts about allowing combat being resolved by third party means as an option? (whether it be another pc game, Table top , whatever)? Examples of games that have this (both Matrix) are F. Hunters Campaigns on the Danube and Empire in Arms.....

[Xerkis]

just noticed combat will be card driven...... Not sure what that means as the only cards I play are poker.....

Yes, My thoughts too.
What are "Battle Cards"?

[OmegaMan1]

What are "Battle Cards"?

I think it might mean special abilities, represented as cards, that players can use in a battle to enhance their attack or defense. I think the Matrix game "Advanced Tactics" has a mechanism similar to this. In any case, this game sounds very intriguing and I'm looking forward to hearing more about it.

[Terrement]

I'm interested in what is meant by this as well, as it could be any one of a number of different things such as (but not necessarily):

Units have strengths and weaknesses, and the cards have different values that add to your attack or defense or, subtract from the enemy's a/d

Units have str & wkns and the cards may be either a one time play, or something like a "+1 on all attacks until this unit loses and then discard

Units have str & wkns and the cards may be a mechanism for how you are attacking (balanced, strong right flank, strong left flank, envelopment, over-run, etc.) each of which does better or worse against the defensive cards the opponent plays

Or just as likely, something completely different.

JJ