Sword Legacy: Omen news & patch notes

Embark on a brutal re-imagining of the King Arthur mythos as Uther, a vengeful knight aided by Merlin, an eldritch sorcerer, in search of the long-lost Excalibur. Survive intense turn-based combat in this tactical RPG as you travel Broken Britannia, a land devastated by intrigue and deceit. ​Sword Legacy Omen is 75% off for a limited time in the Team17 Steam Publisher Sale!​ ​https://store.steampowered.com/app/690140/Sword_Legacy_Omen/

​Check out what else is on offer in the Team17 Publisher Sale!

Hey Everyone! This week marked the one year anniversary of Sword Legacy: Omen! Over the past year the game has been nominated for some amazing awards and we really hope you enjoyed venturing across our arthurian world, these awards include:

• Best Game - IndieX 2018 / Lisboa Games Week
• Best Storytelling - SB Games Festival
• Best Brazillian PC Game - International Comics Week / UFRJ

• Best Brazillian Game - BIG Festival (nominee)
• Gamers Voice: Video game award 2019 - SXSW (nominee)
• Indie Prize USA 2019 (nominee)
• Indie Prize Europe 2018 (nominee)

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/310de84731b73aca69d4aa497b8202d317e13707.png We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support and to give something back to you. To start, here is a previously unreleased animation that was initially included in the Deluxe edition of the game! https://youtu.be/0XancQid1lc

Competition time!

As part of the celebrations, we’re also giving away 3 copies of the Sword Legacy: Omen Deluxe edition! To enter, make sure to keep an eye out on our social media channels for when it goes live in the near future. If you’re not following us already, you can do so using the links below:

• Twitter
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https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32941731/a40f6b6dbf27e728a0553c14eaafad6b425d00cd.png With E3 approaching and Hell Let Loose releasing on the 6th of June, it’s fair to say that Team17 has a very busy week ahead! In fact, next week we’ll be unveiling not just one but TWO BRAND NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS! You’re not going to want to miss these announcements, and we really can’t wait to share the trailers with you. To ensure that you’re the first to hear about these new games right here on Steam, make sure to follow the Team17 Publisher Page. In the meantime, you can find a couple of cryptic clues in the image above, and if you hop over to the Team17 Twitter account, make your predictions, follow and re-tweet then you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a copy of these two games, and Hell Let Loose, upon release! Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you next week!

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Sword Legacy on the weR1 youR2 podcast

If you'd like to learn more about the origins and development of Sword Legacy: Omen, tune in to the weR1 youR2 podcast where Arthur Protasio, Creative Director at Fableware Narrative Design, joined to discuss indie development, narrative and all things Sword Legacy. There's so much information crammed in, they had to split it into two episodes! Listen to episode 1 Listen to episode 2

Sword Legacy: Omen nominated at SXSW

We're incredibly honoured that Sword Legacy: Omen has been nominated for the Gamer's Voice: Video Game award at SXSW Gaming 2019. The game is nominated alongside some amazing video games, so even the nomination is phenomenal. You can read about the nomination here. Should you find yourself at SXSW in March, come meet the developers at the Sword Legacy booth in the Indie Corner and vote for us! That's all for now. We hope you're all having a great time in Britannia and wish you good fortunes on the battlefield. Long live the legacy!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/758cd53ed30058f9ed4a5cc250bdf96813138668.png Hey everyone We're incredibly excited to share that Sword Legacy: Omen won the award for "Best Game" at Lisboa Games Week this past weekend. With more than 240 participating games and 50 finalists, competition was incredibly tough, but Sword Legacy: Omen made away with the coveted award! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/c46f80a6c4687e2eddbf8608ea30c01dea2da626.jpg Bruno Lanzarotti from Firecast Studio accepting the award

Get Sword Legacy: Omen 50% off!

If you've yet to experience the alternate Arthurian legend for yourself, you can currently get Sword Legacy: Omen with a massive 50% discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/690140/Sword_Legacy_Omen/ You can also currently save 33% on both the Digital Artbook and the Soundtrack. All offers end on November 27th.

Best Alternate History?

Did you enjoy Sword Legacy: Omen's take on the legend of King Arthur? Consider nominating it for Steam's “Best Alternate History” Award, if you think it deserves it and want to help us spread the legend to even more players. You can nominate it (and any game you own) right here. All nominations have to be done by November 27th.

Stay updated

If you'd like to stay updated on anything Sword Legacy, beyond following the game here on Steam you can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook, or join fellow tacticians over on the Team17 Discord server.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/0415bd6bdada76c3028afb2ae2e4001646d7966c.png Greetings, tacticians! Since the release of Sword Legacy we’ve seen the community discussing different strategies and party configurations used in the game. It's amazing to see how each player takes on a different approach and we’re thankful for your participation. Regardless if you’re a newcomer or an experienced TBS veteran, we’ve put together a quick guide to aid you in your adventures throughout Broken Britannia! Ready? Let’s dive in! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/4e551c507ef7dae6d8f84c2b2b25fbea1c3bda0d.jpg Please note that the below contains minor gameplay and story spoilers.

The basics

The basics of combat rely on much more than just mindlessly unleashing frontal attacks. Carefully assessing the battlefield and your resources is always highly recommended: - Always check your AP! Use it to activate Willpower, Potions, Items and Overwatch; - Never skip a visit to the blacksmith. Buying better weapons grants extra damage, fancy effects and raises your chance of hitting the enemies; - Pay attention to where your heroes are facing and avoid back-attacks! You can have a party member face somewhere else at no AP cost by clicking RMB on the board in the desired direction; - Your enemies have stats, skills and maybe even Special Talents. Inspect them at any moment by pressing Shift+LMB over them.

Each hero is unique

The real power in combat comes from the ones that achieve victory through the clever use of positioning, swift speed and physical might. Each hero offers different possibilities, aiming for different effects. Here are a few examples: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/1efb8f99ed7270ddcda59452ffcb1985b4f929f6.jpg

UTHER, CROWD CONTROLLER

Uther already boasts great defense, but his armor normally limits his AP more than other heroes. So, instead of walking towards combat, bring it upon yourself! Combine Taunt with Ultimate Defense to attract as many enemies as possible and make them waste their attacks. On the next turn, use Arc Slash against every enemy around you at once. Counterattack is a nice addition since it can deal extra damage if someone lands an attack.

MERLIN, CROWD DESTROYER

Merlin is a formidable hero, but not the sturdiest. To maximize his longevity, make the best use of Soul Eater, granting free healing with each kill. Concentrate Fireball or Chain Lightning on enemy groups to deal high damage to various foes at once. Play it safe and always keep the Teleport skill handy if you need to escape approaching enemies.

DUANNE, FORMATION BREAKER

Duanne is a melee warrior with some interesting perks. If you opt to use him as a damage dealer, his Charge skill is indispensable, as he’ll move and deal damage to targets in line. Combine this with a Half Moon attack to strike as many foes as possible. Also, the boost provided by Desperate Measures is a good call. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/7a34c7ba8ee529e07b39b98c91ec2998abd831fa.jpg

GWEN, INVISIBLE ASSASSIN

You can’t go wrong with the Stealth and Dash combination. The former boosts Gwen’s next attack and protects her from enemy detection while the latter has her move the farthest spending only two AP. On your next turn, unleash Dust before attacking or go all-in with a Flurry attack. Just remember to equip your Savoir-faire for that extra Critical-Chance.

FELIX, HOLY SUPPORT

Felix possesses a great variety of skills to better prepare your party for battle. Bless Weapon works nicely with every attacking hero while Bless Armor increases the defense of any ally who might be facing several enemies. Sacred Ground grants an area heal and you can equip either Heal just to be safe or Aura for an extra buff.

FERGHUS, UNSTOPPABLE BEAST

The Barbarian holds no secrets. Unleash your Rage of the Ancients to gain that nice Attack +1. Then, use Spree thanks to its awesome AP economy: if you manage to guarantee one kill at the beginning of the turn. Frenzied Beast may save 2 more extra AP while disrupting enemy positions, and Bloodlust will make the damage last even further.

FLINT, SNIPER SUMMONER

The ability to attack at a farther range makes Flint unmatched. Marksfayeship and Flèche Fatale combine nicely, while Raven/Wolf Call summons Skull or Cyrus to protect them from afar. Quick Draw sacrifices your Attack bonus but decreases skill cooldowns.

GORR, BARRICADE GRENADIER

With a smart use of Stone Wall, Gorr can set a barrier between himself and the enemy or lure them into a vulnerable spot. That’s when you fire your ranged attacks: be it Liquor Bomb for the extra burning damage or Build Automaton for the fireworks - Gorr always leaves an exploding impression. You can also equip one of his passive skills for extra protection. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/802f77075237aab2f76093e61eb400ee478ac82b.png All of these builds offer powerful synergies. Felix’s support goes along with everything, but teleporting Merlin close to him is always very useful. Ferghus, Duanne and Flint’s summon are effective if you decide to opt for close-quarters combat, while Flint and Merlin can attack from afar. Gwen, due to her high maneuverability and Stealth skill, can advance with ease and retreat for healing/protection, while Uther and Gorr protect the party - acting as shields or distracting enemies. These are just a few of the possible strategies! Which ones do you use? Let us know in the comments below or over on the forums! We're eager to hear your impressions and suggestions! Long live the legacy!

Hello everyone, Greetings tacticians! Since launch, we’ve been collecting your feedback and working on improvements to evolve Sword Legacy: Omen into the best experience possible. We’re now presenting our first update to address some issues you may have encountered:. Change Log Build V1.1.1

• Items which can be shared by every party member are indicated in their description;
• Inside the inventory or shops, item backgrounds turn red if an item can’t be equipped by the currently selected character;
• Recommended heroes now have a star icon added to their portrait;
• The Talent section of the inventory has a different background;
• There’s now an option to disable the grunts when selecting a character and adjust its volume;
• The filling inside regions highlighted had been fixed, and an inner glow has been added to make it more comfortable to the eye;
• The position of a Recommended hero’s dialog during party selection has been adjusted;
• There are now tooltips informing players about the Gravely Wounded status, what it does and how to cure it;
• There’s a tutorial for inspecting enemies in the second combat at “Failed Vows”;
• The animation speed of interactive objects has been adjusted. Players can now move right after breaking something;
• In the “House of Penance” quest, when the player pulls the lever that activates the traps, the camera moves to show what happened;
• Problems with the grid when using “Sacred Ground”, “Mind Trick”, “Holy Word”, “Weakness”, “Phantasm”, “Bless Armor” and “Bless Weapon” close to walls or blocked areas have been solved;
• The “missing click” error with the “Firewall” skill has been resolved;
• Inconsistencies with the “Taunt” skill depending on the location have been solved;
• The issue with character speeches which didn’t change properly in cutscenes has been addressed;
• The color of the “Equippable by” text has been changed to red when reading the tooltip;
• Enemy targeting priority has been rebalanced;
• Items are no longer accidentally discarded by dropping them between slots on inventory and shops;
• Preventions against the Inventory, Help and Options buttons being displayed behind the party selection screen have been taken;
• Solved an issue where the "Bat-Hide Pigaciae" item was turning into "Coal Shoes" after reloading the game;
• Some missing colliders at “Death Siege”, “House of Penance”, “On the Edge”, “Moth’s Flame”, “Into the Fire” and “Last Rites” quests have been corrected;
• Tiles indicating the reach of the “Night of the Hunter” skill now appear through objects;
• Fixed debug text when Kentish Soldier is Burned;
• Caliburn’s dialogue won’t show off-screen during the cutscene if the camera is zoomed in;
• Credits timing has been adjusted;
• Tablets and consumables will always apply effects on the right target;
• Heroes cannot use consumables during Overwatch;
• The weapon rack in the “Failed Vows” quest now drops the correct weapon;
• After continuing the game from a checkpoint, passive skills will apply the correct stats on the heroes.

We hope to keep enriching your journey through Broken Britannia. Please continue to help us perfect this game with your suggestions and participation Thank you for playing and being part of our community!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32941731/ce201387f7d4e82ee6ad0624c277acea9e6a229a.png With the release of PLANET ALPHA on 4th September 2018, Team17 will have released 100 games! This landmark includes games developed and/or published here at Team17, ranging from our early Amiga days with the likes of Alien Breed, Body Blows and Project X, through the explosion in popularity of the Worms series, our work-for-hire period on franchises like Lemmings and Leisure Suit Larry right through to the modern age and our indie games label featuring The Escapists, Overcooked and Yooka-Laylee! https://youtu.be/CfGBMGPl_5s Our celebration begins today with the retrospective video above, as well as a new trailer for PLANET ALPHA, available to pre-order now with a 10% discount! There's more to come too! Keep an eye on Team17's Facebook and Twitter channels for more activities throughout the year, including behind-the-scenes retropspectives, competitions and fun with friends! What's your favourite Team17 game of all time? Why not join us in the official Team17 Discord server and let us know?

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32941731/2f82b5ccb8f14a68367e95df92ebf3179214e993.png It’s been a busy week here at Team17 Towers! Overcooked! 2 launched last Tuesday, Sword Legacy: Omen was released this Monday, Forged Battalion has just come out of Early Access and now… We’ve decided to put almost everything we have on Steam on sale! There’s even an extra game in there that we didn’t publish. How ace is that? In total, you’ll find 75 items on sale from August 14th – 17th 2018 with discounts of up to 90% across the likes of Worms, Overcooked, The Escapists, Alien Breed, Yooka-Laylee and early access title My Time At Portia! In amongst these sales you’ll also find launch discounts for Sword Legacy: Omen and Forged Battalion as well as 10% off pre-orders on PLANET ALPHA Deluxe Edition! Check out the full list of discounts below and make sure to check our Publisher Sale Page before August 17th to take advantage.

• Alien Breed 2: Assault - 80%
• Alien Breed 3: Descent - 80%
• Alien Breed Trilogy - 90%
• Alien Breed: Impact - 80%
• Aven Colony - 70%
• Aven Colony – Cerulean Vale - 50%
• Aven Colony – Soundtrack - 50%
• Beyond Eyes - 75%
• Dangerous Golf (Published by Three Fields Entertainment) - 75%
• Flockers - 90%
• Forged Battalion (Released from Early Access Discount) - 20%
• Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition - 75%
• LA Cops - 75%
• Lethal VR - 75%
• Light - 90%
• Mugsters - 25%
• My Time at Portia - 20%
• Overcooked - 75%
• Overcooked – The Lost Morsel - 75%
• Overruled! - 75%
• Overruled! (4 for the price of 3 Friends Pack) - 75%
• Penarium - 75%
• PLANET ALPHA (Pre-order Discount) - 10%
• RAGING JUSTICE - 40%
• Sheltered - 75%
• Sword Legacy: Omen (Launch Discount) - 20%
• The Escapists - 75%
• The Escapists + The Escapists: The Walking Dead Deluxe - 75%
• The Escapists – Alcatraz - 66%
• The Escapists – Duct Tapes are Forever - 66%
• The Escapists – Escape Team - 66%
• The Escapists – Fhurst Peak Correctional Facility - 66%
• The Escapists 2 - 45%
• The Escapists 2: Big Top Breakout - 25%
• The Escapists 2: Dungeons and Duct Tape - 25%
• The Escapists 2: Season Pass - 25%
• The Escapists 2: The Glorious Regime - 25%
• The Escapists 2: Wicked Ward - 25%
• The Escapists: The Walking Dead - 75%
• The Escapists: The Walking Dead Deluxe - 75%
• Worms - 75%
• Worms Armageddon - 80%
• Worms Blast - 75%
• Worms Clan Wars - 80%
• Worms Clan Wars 4-Pack - 80%
• Worms Crazy Golf - 75%
• Worms Pinball - 75%
• Worms Reloaded - 80%
• Worms Reloaded – GOTY - 80%
• Worms Reloaded – GOTY Upgrade - 75%
• Worms Reloaded Fort Booster Pack - 75%
• Worms Reloaded Puzzle Pack - 75%
• Worms Reloaded Retro Pack - 75%
• Worms Reloaded Time Attack Pack - 75%
• Worms Reloaded: The “Pre-order Forts and Hats” DLC Pack - 75%
• Worms Revolution - 80%
• Worms Revolution – Customization Pack - 75%
• Worms Revolution – Funfair - 75%
• Worms Revolution – Mars DLC - 75%
• Worms Revolution – Medieval Tales - 75%
• Worms Revolution – Season Pass - 75%
• Worms Revolution 4-pack - 80%
• Worms Revolution Gold - 80%
• Worms Ultimate Mayhem - 80%
• Worms Ultimate Mayhem – Customization Pack - 75%
• Worms Ultimate Mayhem – Deluxe Edition - 75%
• Worms Ultimate Mayhem – Four Pack - 75%
• Worms Ultimate Mayhem – Multiplayer Pack - 75%
• Worms W.M.D - 66%
• Worms World Party Remastered - 80%
• Yoku’s Island Express - 33%
• Yooka-Laylee - 70%
• Yooka-Laylee Digital Artbook - 66%
• Yooka-Laylee Digital Deluxe Edition - 70%
• Yooka-Laylee Soundtrack - 70%

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/4e551c507ef7dae6d8f84c2b2b25fbea1c3bda0d.jpg Sword Legacy: Omen is a turn-based tactical RPG developed by the Brazilian studios Firecast and Fableware and published by Team17. https://youtu.be/jUAKvfDi_yc Combat in Sword Legacy: Omen is always a challenge. As a strategist, you will need to plan your course of action with four heroes at a time. However, be ready to adapt and improvise because results always change based on the chosen abilities and chances of landing an attack. Prove your worth as a tactician by exploring all five realms and dangerous locations, such as a frozen fortress hiding a dark secret, an ancient abbey turned into a hideous torture chamber and the mystical island of Avalon. Survive ambushes and rescue those in need by making use of each hero’s abilities to solve puzzles and vanquish your foes. It is up to you define the fate of Britannia… But at what cost? Key features of Sword Legacy: Omen • Command four of eight unique warriors in deep tactical combat • Explore the realm of Broken Britannia to uncover lore and secrets between battles • Customise your heroes with your choice of spells, abilities, weapons and armour • Take in this unique twist on Arthurian legend, told through a dark and enchanting art style To celebrate the launch of Sword Legacy: Omen we’ll be broadcasting a special presentation of the game’s opening chapters along with lead writer Arthur Protasio from 5pm BST over on the official Steam page. Join us live to see the game in action and chat to the developer! Sword Legacy: Omen releases 13th August 2018 at 5pm BST, exclusively on Steam. Buy the game before 21st August to get a 20% launch discount! Follow Sword Legacy on Twitter or Facebook to stay informed!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/c16b0e639bf7ab08c54c4af07d7204e75882a529.jpg Hello there, tacticians! I’m Rodrigo Correa, art director for Sword Legacy: Omen. For this second developer blog post we’re going to talk about why we chose to work with cartoon aesthetics and how we adapted them to match the concept of our project. https://youtu.be/WsNvNNSMQgc Throughout this article, we’ll also share some excerpts from the Sword Legacy: Omen digital art book, available with the Digital Deluxe Edition on Steam. It’s safe to say Sword Legacy: Omen drew a lot of inspiration from classic Disney animation from the 1960s-80s. The result would be something timeless but we knew deep inside that we would also bring our own unique touch to the art style. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/24295e116cd02223421c00b41cfda63ba325477d.png In particular, we were most influenced by The Black Cauldron (Disney, 1985) and The Sword in the Stone (Disney, 1963). The Black Cauldron definitely inspired us and helped us create a darker and nostalgic mood for the project, while The Sword in the Stone was another important reference for us both in terms of visuals and its historical setting. Nostalgia is a very important component in our visual style. We think these old animations and cartoons of our childhood have a huge impact nowadays. We just love to develop all these nostalgic characters, landscapes and scenes. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/4bbb661bef1663b97e0d7dc3d069c1d59a67554d.png At the start of development, we had a very colourful and classic visual style. Traditional Disney character designs tend to have realistic proportions of the body, with facial expressions characterised by exaggeration, and peculiarly distorted poses. Their traits are dynamic and bring the drawing to life, but they lack the bloody violence and rolling heads that we wanted for Sword Legacy: Omen. We decided to make something more dark, bloody, smoked, decadent and with a unique art style. The whole process was very intense and required immense intellectual, manual and technical work. It was satisfying work to develop all the main heroes and the wider cast of characters that appear in Sword Legacy: Omen. It took a great amount of team work to get from those early designs to the finished game. https://youtu.be/4t1zjbmAAbA Igor Pessoa, concept artist on Sword Legacy: Omen adds, “Creating the Sword Legacy characters was a fun and exciting task. Our goal was to give each hero personality and a unique and distinct look without losing too much of the recognisable characteristics of each class.” You could say it was a great adventure, full of challenges and achievements! Much like Uther’s party of warriors and wizard, everyone who participated in the development team has a unique importance. We feel that the end result is a very beautiful game that lives up to our ambitions and feel a great deal of relief and a sense of mission accomplished! Sword Legacy: Omen releases 13th August 2018 on Steam, in both standard and Digital Deluxe editions. Wishlist and follow today to stay informed about the release! Follow Sword Legacy on Twitter Like Sword Legacy on Facebook

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/de41f489609199cfe031b6211d4feb3e3ffa2859.jpg Waaaay back in November 2017, we held a naming contest for Sword Legacy: Omen’s summon creatures. Now, as we approach the August 13th release date, we’re proud to announce the winning suggestions! Check out the video below to find out who won and what the wolf and raven will now officially be named! https://youtu.be/UJYRchC7lg8 Sword Legacy: Omen releases 13th August 2018, exclusively on Steam. Make sure to follow and wishlist to stay updated on the release or check out the official Facebook and Twitter accounts.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/4e551c507ef7dae6d8f84c2b2b25fbea1c3bda0d.jpg The day is almost upon us! Uther and his band of wizards and warriors will finally embark on their quest across Broken Britannia from 13th August 2018 in Sword Legacy: Omen! https://youtu.be/WsNvNNSMQgc Coming exclusively to Steam, Sword Legacy: Omen is a brand new tactical RPG, featuring a potent combination of strategic battles, deep character customisation, epic exploration all told through the lens of a dark twist on Arthurian legend. For more detail on what you can expect from the game, check out this overview video directly from the developer… https://youtu.be/4t1zjbmAAbA Sword Legacy: Omen releases exclusively on Steam on 13th August for £14.99 or as a Digital Deluxe Edition, featuring a downloadable soundtrack and a 71-page digital artbook for £19.49. For more updates, make sure to follow and wishlist the game right here on Steam! Sword Legacy: Omen on Facebook Sword Legacy: Omen on Twitter Sword Legacy: Omen on Instagram Team17 on Facebook Team17 on Twitter Chat to us on Discord

As we near the end of 2017, we couldn’t leave without giving you one last sneak peek at Sword Legacy: Omen. If you've been following Sword Legacy: Omen for a while then you'll know that it's set in the "candlepunk" realm of Broken Britannia. What in the world is candlepunk? And what does a Broken Britannia look like? Get an idea in the new trailer below… https://youtu.be/t7mDCdpX25A Sword Legacy: Omen is coming to Steam in 2018. If you like what you see, feel free to drop into the forums or our Discord channel at discord.gg/team17 to chat to us and find out more.

As we near the end of 2017, we couldn’t leave without giving you one last sneak peek at Sword Legacy: Omen. If you've been following Sword Legacy: Omen for a while then you'll know that it's set in the "candlepunk" realm of Broken Britannia. What in the world is candlepunk? And what does a Broken Britannia look like? Get an idea in the new trailer below… https://youtu.be/t7mDCdpX25A Sword Legacy: Omen is coming to Steam in 2018. If you like what you see, feel free to drop into the forums or our Discord channel at discord.gg/team17 to chat to us and find out more.

Hi everyone! Today we have the first in a series of developer blogs from the development team! On to you, Arthur... https://youtu.be/SJV-MJHmBaw Hello there, tacticians! I’m Arthur Protasio, narrative director for Sword Legacy: Omen. As you’ve probably noticed, Sword Legacy: Omen is a turn-based tactical RPG. Therefore, for this inaugural developer blog post we’re going to talk about why we chose the strategy genre and what great inspirations motivated the team to head in this direction. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/802f77075237aab2f76093e61eb400ee478ac82b.png Strategy games have always drawn our attention because we all love the thrill of a good challenge. The genre is known for driving players to plan ahead, but also requiring them to improvise. Thankfully, this is also the sort of experience where you often find a great story, character development and twists. Our favorite games in the genre are the ones which combine tactics and story so well. The success of The Banner Saga’s Kickstarter campaign in 2012 made it clear there was room for indie turn-based strategy games - not just big AAA titles. With this in mind, and inspired by other hits of the genre like XCOM or Shadowrun, we decided to tread this road and create a challenging, yet immersive experience of our own. Thus, work on Sword Legacy: Omen began in 2014. Rodrigo Correa (Creative Director) remembers... “We’ve been passionate about turn-based strategy games since Final Fantasy Tactics, Tactics Ogre and other games of the genre we used to play as children. However, we felt many titles on the market didn’t go much beyond the ranged combat of XCOM or Shadowrun. We missed features such as mechanics dealing with the stress heroes had to endure during combat and a unique visual style.” http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/d6d46c8d5e8c44f80e14ebf6f131811d18e40086.png As we near the release of Sword Legacy: Omen, we thought it would be insightful (and fun!) to look back at some of the great games in the Strategy RPG genre which inspired us. If you also enjoyed these games then we definitely think you’ll have a good time with our game! The Banner Saga The Banner Saga has a very particular, appealing art style, which is western and unlike the anime visuals of JRPGs. Our aesthetic is totally inspired by classic Disney animations from the 1950s and 60s, but we made sure to apply a twist. Same thing when it comes to the story. Banner Saga has an epic tale and we too, but instead of delving into the viking world, we decided to put a spin on the famous King Arthur mythos. XCOM In both the classic XCOM and its remake, we loved the tension of going into combat and never really being sure if we’d come out unscathed… Or alive. We also incorporated the Overwatch system into our combat - which works great with ranged combat; however, in the case of a medieval game full of melee attacks, it’s not always the best option. Use it wisely! Darkest Dungeon What we learned the most from Darkest Dungeon was the stress system and how to apply the effects of fear into the game mechanics. Sword Legacy’s stress system is a mix of Banner Saga’s Willpower with XCOM’s and Darkest Dungeon’s panic mechanics. Shadowrun: Returns Shadowrun doesn’t just tell a great story, it also demonstrates a great freedom to explore scenarios. Similarly, Sword Legacy: Omen has an exploration mode which allows players to freely roam about levels, but then changes into a turn-based mode when combat is initiated. Final Fantasy Tactics Final Fantasy Tactics is a true classic - and a great example of how to tell a mature story through a strategy game with a cute art style. This game survived the test of time and revealed to us the potential of telling a good story through challenging combat. Luther Schmidt (3D Artist) tells us how all these influences come together… “As we approached some ideas, we tried to create a balance between the familiar and the new. Something different, but also respectful of traditional turn-based games. Mixing concepts such as the exploration from Shadowrun with the close combat present in the Banner Saga or allowing Willpower to control a character’s stress meter led to a unique approach. We managed to build upon features from other games, as is the case with the stress systems from XCOM and Darkest Dungeon, to reach a unique outcome.” http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/5c524944f319a2bf4207d22f6c31bf0dafd7c670.png That’s all for today, folks (and faye)! I hope you’ve enjoyed this look at the games that inspired Sword Legacy: Omen. What are some of your favorite Strategy RPGs? We’d love to know! Why not hop over to the Steam forum or our Discord channel and tell us? Stay tuned because next time we’ll talk about the game’s skill system! Want to hear more about Sword Legacy: Omen? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates!

Hi everyone! Today we have the first in a series of developer blogs from the development team! On to you, Arthur... https://youtu.be/SJV-MJHmBaw Hello there, tacticians! I’m Arthur Protasio, narrative director for Sword Legacy: Omen. As you’ve probably noticed, Sword Legacy: Omen is a turn-based tactical RPG. Therefore, for this inaugural developer blog post we’re going to talk about why we chose the strategy genre and what great inspirations motivated the team to head in this direction. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/802f77075237aab2f76093e61eb400ee478ac82b.png Strategy games have always drawn our attention because we all love the thrill of a good challenge. The genre is known for driving players to plan ahead, but also requiring them to improvise. Thankfully, this is also the sort of experience where you often find a great story, character development and twists. Our favorite games in the genre are the ones which combine tactics and story so well. The success of The Banner Saga’s Kickstarter campaign in 2012 made it clear there was room for indie turn-based strategy games - not just big AAA titles. With this in mind, and inspired by other hits of the genre like XCOM or Shadowrun, we decided to tread this road and create a challenging, yet immersive experience of our own. Thus, work on Sword Legacy: Omen began in 2014. Rodrigo Correa (Creative Director) remembers... “We’ve been passionate about turn-based strategy games since Final Fantasy Tactics, Tactics Ogre and other games of the genre we used to play as children. However, we felt many titles on the market didn’t go much beyond the ranged combat of XCOM or Shadowrun. We missed features such as mechanics dealing with the stress heroes had to endure during combat and a unique visual style.” http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/d6d46c8d5e8c44f80e14ebf6f131811d18e40086.png As we near the release of Sword Legacy: Omen, we thought it would be insightful (and fun!) to look back at some of the great games in the Strategy RPG genre which inspired us. If you also enjoyed these games then we definitely think you’ll have a good time with our game! The Banner Saga The Banner Saga has a very particular, appealing art style, which is western and unlike the anime visuals of JRPGs. Our aesthetic is totally inspired by classic Disney animations from the 1950s and 60s, but we made sure to apply a twist. Same thing when it comes to the story. Banner Saga has an epic tale and we too, but instead of delving into the viking world, we decided to put a spin on the famous King Arthur mythos. XCOM In both the classic XCOM and its remake, we loved the tension of going into combat and never really being sure if we’d come out unscathed… Or alive. We also incorporated the Overwatch system into our combat - which works great with ranged combat; however, in the case of a medieval game full of melee attacks, it’s not always the best option. Use it wisely! Darkest Dungeon What we learned the most from Darkest Dungeon was the stress system and how to apply the effects of fear into the game mechanics. Sword Legacy’s stress system is a mix of Banner Saga’s Willpower with XCOM’s and Darkest Dungeon’s panic mechanics. Shadowrun: Returns Shadowrun doesn’t just tell a great story, it also demonstrates a great freedom to explore scenarios. Similarly, Sword Legacy: Omen has an exploration mode which allows players to freely roam about levels, but then changes into a turn-based mode when combat is initiated. Final Fantasy Tactics Final Fantasy Tactics is a true classic - and a great example of how to tell a mature story through a strategy game with a cute art style. This game survived the test of time and revealed to us the potential of telling a good story through challenging combat. Luther Schmidt (3D Artist) tells us how all these influences come together… “As we approached some ideas, we tried to create a balance between the familiar and the new. Something different, but also respectful of traditional turn-based games. Mixing concepts such as the exploration from Shadowrun with the close combat present in the Banner Saga or allowing Willpower to control a character’s stress meter led to a unique approach. We managed to build upon features from other games, as is the case with the stress systems from XCOM and Darkest Dungeon, to reach a unique outcome.” http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/5c524944f319a2bf4207d22f6c31bf0dafd7c670.png That’s all for today, folks (and faye)! I hope you’ve enjoyed this look at the games that inspired Sword Legacy: Omen. What are some of your favorite Strategy RPGs? We’d love to know! Why not hop over to the Steam forum or our Discord channel and tell us? Stay tuned because next time we’ll talk about the game’s skill system! Want to hear more about Sword Legacy: Omen? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates!

Greetings and salutations, strategy fans! If you’re here on this page then it’s because you’re interested in Sword Legacy: Omen, and we want to reward you with a unique chance to participate in the creation of the game! http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/05b9042f59d6a63eb54af89d82a9ced46c2e5605.jpg We are looking for two imaginative gamers who will come up with names for the raven and wolf. These are creatures summoned into battle by Flint, Sword Legacy: Omen’s archer and “Wild Keeper”. Impress us with a suitable name and your suggestion may well find its way into the final game! THE RULES So what do you need to do to enter? Simple: Just comment in the contest forum thread with your name suggestions for either the raven or the wolf (or both!) and we’ll pick two winners on the 30th of November. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/de41f489609199cfe031b6211d4feb3e3ffa2859.jpg To help you along, here’s some advice • Get to know Sword Legacy: Omen and the world of Broken Britannia. Watch the trailers and try to think of names that would fit alongside characters like Uther, Gwen and Duanne. Don't be afraid to research some Old English and Gaelic names. • Keep it short and sweet. As much as we might enjoy suggestions like Lord Wolfy “Paws” Wolfington III, it’s unlikely that we’ll pick such a lengthy name. • Think about the characteristics of the creatures. Each is extremely valuable in combat, both in an offensive capacity and as a way to defend our heroes. • Take a look at their visual designs on this page to get those creative juices flowing. Enter here! https://media.giphy.com/media/l2QDYrJHo31WZdC6c/giphy.gif https://media.giphy.com/media/xT0xePiOftwOiAd5II/giphy.gif

Greetings and salutations, strategy fans! If you’re here on this page then it’s because you’re interested in Sword Legacy: Omen, and we want to reward you with a unique chance to participate in the creation of the game! http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/05b9042f59d6a63eb54af89d82a9ced46c2e5605.jpg We are looking for two imaginative gamers who will come up with names for the raven and wolf. These are creatures summoned into battle by Flint, Sword Legacy: Omen’s archer and “Wild Keeper”. Impress us with a suitable name and your suggestion may well find its way into the final game! THE RULES So what do you need to do to enter? Simple: Just comment in the contest forum thread with your name suggestions for either the raven or the wolf (or both!) and we’ll pick two winners on the 30th of November. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30961408/de41f489609199cfe031b6211d4feb3e3ffa2859.jpg To help you along, here’s some advice • Get to know Sword Legacy: Omen and the world of Broken Britannia. Watch the trailers and try to think of names that would fit alongside characters like Uther, Gwen and Duanne. Don't be afraid to research some Old English and Gaelic names. • Keep it short and sweet. As much as we might enjoy suggestions like Lord Wolfy “Paws” Wolfington III, it’s unlikely that we’ll pick such a lengthy name. • Think about the characteristics of the creatures. Each is extremely valuable in combat, both in an offensive capacity and as a way to defend our heroes. • Take a look at their visual designs on this page to get those creative juices flowing. Enter here! https://media.giphy.com/media/l2QDYrJHo31WZdC6c/giphy.gif https://media.giphy.com/media/xT0xePiOftwOiAd5II/giphy.gif