The party will start in the Principality of Masgarth, which is situated at a safe distance from the badlands – the territories that got hit the heaviest by the cataclysm – but also has a safe passage to access them. We start playing one thousand years after that event, a point in time where the outer provinces of the empire, which were further away from the magical epicentre, have been able to develop and thrive into small nations. This event, called the Cataclysm, destroyed the former empire that once ruled the continent, twisting the land in weird and terrifying ways. Solasta is set in an interesting fantasy world where humans thrived after a magical disaster. While missing some of D&D’s original classes, Solasta introduces additional “subclasses”, like the wizard’s arcane traditions or the cleric’s domains, that better reflect the world where the game is set: one example is the paladin’s Oath of the Motherland, for which the paladin dedicate his/her entire life to the restoration of the pre-cataclysm world. While not incredibly fantasy looking, Solasta interface is clean, easy to navigate and displays information very clearly. This leaves out classes that, in my opinion, are extremely interesting, but that in some cases would’ve clashed with the title’s setting. Speaking of classes, I was hoping to have the complete set available in the pen and paper version of the game, but Solasta will only feature six of them: Fighter, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Ranger and Wizard. Similarly to what I wrote in the preview, I can’t but praise the character creation in Solasta: the 5e ruleset od D&D gives a lot of flexibility to characters, allowing the player not only to pick race and class of the adventurer, but also its beliefs and class modifiers, all in a pretty clean and easy to navigate interface. Unleash your creativity and craft your own dungeons to play using the in-game Dungeon Maker! From the room layout, monster composition and treasure the party will find – down to the decoration and lighting of each room or the music track playing – everything is decided by you.Similarly to its tabletop counterpart, the first thing you will have to do in Solasta is creating your party: this is done by picking some pre-generated characters or, even better, by creating your own. In Solasta, the adventure does not stop after the campaign is over. Watch out, though - the monsters are also thinking vertically. Take advantage of the environment to find cover suited to your own size. Escape through narrow passages where bigger enemies won't fit and crawl through tunnels to find secret areas. Position yourself on high grounds to start the fight with an advantage. Push them into chasms or drop things on their heads. Evade or surprise foes from above or below. The dungeons in Solasta are more than flat game-boards. Walls and columns can be pushed over - on top of your foes, if you do it right. Bridges can collapse, leaving enemies stranded and vulnerable. Solasta's dynamic environment offers some interesting tactical options. Fight monsters in squad-level, turn-based, tactical combat. Successful adventurers will learn to use it to their advantage. Some enemies have darkvision, some may flee from your torch. Delve into long forgotten dungeons to unearth ancient artifacts, but stay watchful of light and darkness: many dangers hide in the dark, but a light can attract monsters. Tailor your squad to your preferred strategy and maximize your party's abilities. Breathe life into your heroes, and see their personalities reflected in their dialogue. Create your very own party of adventurers with our Character Creation Tool in the classic tabletop RPG tradition. Discover the shattered world of Solasta: explore ruins and dungeons for legendary treasures, learn the truth of an age-old cataclysm - and stop it from happening again. You make the choices, dice decide your destiny. Players will create their heroes just as they would in a pen-and-paper game by choosing their race, class, personality and rolling for their stats. Every hero expresses themselves in the adventure, making each action and dialog choice a dynamic part to the story. In Solasta, you take control of four heroes, each with unique skills that complement one another. Set yourself up for the finishing strike and possibly roll a natural 20 at that key moment of battle. Roll for initiative, take attacks of opportunity, manage player location and the verticality of the battle field. Bring the authentic Tabletop gaming experience to your PC!Ĭreated and written by lifelong fans of Pen & Paper RPGs, comes Solasta: Crown of the Magister.
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