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What the developers have to say:
Why Early Access?
&We know community involvement and feedback will help us create the most epic wizard game of all time.
With the help of our amazing alpha testers we have created an intense and exciting core game. At this point, it is well known that a disappointing Early Access can permanently sour players to a game and so we have delayed releasing in order to deliver the best possible initial experience. We still have many more features to add and are very excited to collaborate with the community to build the ultimate wizard shooter! Please do not purchase unless you are excited to play an early version of the game.&
Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?
&Grimoire will be in Early Access for at least six months, possibly longer. We have a list of must haves that we expect to take up most of that time, but we also have a list of features that we want the community's input on. Once we determine what people want most in Grimoire, we'll know how long we need to complete it.&
How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?
&The full version of Grimoire will include more classes, more spells to customize classes, more modes, more maps, and more magic. These are the features we would like to have in the completed game:
10 Wizard Classes
More than a dozen unique maps
Unique (Conquest) mode
Competitive (Arena) mode
Custom CO-OP vs. AI mode (Safeguard)
Extensive Player Stat Tracking
Destructible objects/buildings
Dozens of innovative spells
Matchmaking/Ranked Matchmaking
Spell customization system
Awards And Achievements/Prestige System
Keep in mind all features will be dependent on both our development resources and the interest of our community. None of the features on this list are guaranteed to be in the final game, and purchasing Grimoire now in Early Access only guarantees access to existing features. That said, we have developed Grimoire thus far on a very meager budget and are confident we can deliver an incredible, polished game given enough time and resources.&
What is the current state of the Early Access version?
&Early Access Grimoire contains the following features:
6 wizard classes
Dozens of unique spells
Quick Match and Server browser for easy online play
Conquest game mode and 5 maps
FFA (Deathmatch) game mode and 2 maps
8 Selectable Spells for class customization (4 mobility, 4 utility)&
Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?
&Grimoire will be discounted throughout early access.&
How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?
&There are three ways we want to include our community in the development process.
First we want their ideas for new spells, new classes, and new maps. Second, we want their feedback on everything already in the game. Finally, we want their input on what we should work on next. With these three avenues of communication we believe Grimoire can be one if, if not the most, collaboratively designed shooter ever created.
We will have regular design ideas forum threads/public discussions. Whenever we release info about the design direction for a class or map tileset we’d like to hear from the community on what they think would be the coolest way to achieve the design goals we’ve set. This will allow us to maintain a cohesive overall design while at the same time incorporating ideas from the community for specific abilities.
The spells, locations, and modes we’ve already added to Grimoire will shine in some areas in lack in others. We want our community to do what gaming communities always do: complain about stuff they don’t like. In addition, we want to incentivize players to do something they don’t always do: post about stuff they do like. We understand that different players want different things and that we can’t make a perfect game for everyone- so we’ll be clear on who we want different classes and modes to appeal to- and then make sure we’re actually making those people happy by reading their feedback.
The Grimoire community will be directly included in the development process through voting on upcoming features and weekly Dev hosted playtests. There is a bunch of content to get in before release, but the order that content gets added to the game is up to our fans. This will ensure that people who get Early Access will get the content they want to experience as soon as possible. Its our way of rewarding the people who are supporting the development of Grimoire.
We believe Grimoire can be the pinnacle of wizard games. Gamers who enjoyed classics like Magestorm and Wheel of Time - or who simply yearn for a truly unique shooter - we’re here for you.&
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"This is a magic based FPS. Yes, FPS. While only in early access, this game is loads of fun. Could easily become a favorite by fans of the FPS genre."
Recent updates
Hey Wizards, we're working hard on addressing bugs you've encountered this weekend. Servers will be coming down shortly and a game update will soon be available. If you have trouble joining servers please make sure you game is updated to the latest version (0.8.2.0). Please forgive our Early Access Dust.
Patch Notes v0.8.2.0:
Conquest_Forest added to map rotation.
Small performance pass on Conquest_Slums.
Fixed damage of Ice1.
ToggleVideoMode command now properly hides the ScaleformHUD.
The match end menu correctly displays victory/defeat.
Match end menu now fills entire screen when displayed.
Utility and Mobility spells in the HUD will now display properly even if they are not selected in the class menu.
Cooldowns will now display properly for the placeable shield and the trap spell.
Updated Ice3 visuals to last full duration of effect.
Removed aspects from Fire1 that were causing an error
Trap cooldown has been reduced by 2 seconds.
Stoneskin cooldown has been reduced by 2 seconds.
Moved capture point orb up higher to keep it out of players vision.
We are happy to announce that starting tomorrow April 23rd at 10:00 AM PDT and until Sunday at 1:00 PM PDT Grimoire will be completely Free to try for all users on Steam! During this time and for 4 days after the game will also be deeply discounted at 50% off for a single copy and 25% off for the 4-pack.
Along with this Free weekend we also have a major update to the game which includes a new map, new HUD, many new sound effects, new spell effects, and various bug fixes (Patch notes coming soon). If you haven’t tried Grimoire yet or just haven’t played in a few weeks now is a great time to get ingame! We will be playing alongside you all throughout the weekend and look forward to seeing what everyone thinks of the new changes. As always a huge thanks to our awesome community for their amazing patience and support!
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“Grimoire borrows from DotA 2 and League of Legends to deliver an eye-opening multiplayer FPS experience introducing everything from devastating “ultimate” attacks to customizable classes and specialized class-based passive skills.”
“Having had a lil’ play, it’s got some good ideas. Character selection is determined by which school of magic you specialise in, which can then be customised with utility and mobility spells.”
“Though my playtime was briefly only an hour or so, I’m really hyped for this game!”
Feature List
These are the features currently available in the live build. There are many more planned which will be added depending on community interest.
Two game modes (Conquest and FFA) with more in development!
Six wizard classes each with four unique spells and one unique passive ability.
Seven fantasy-inspired maps including medieval cities, dark caverns, and towering cliffs.
Eight inventive mobility and utility spells that range from teleportation to summoning unbreakable walls.
Custom graphics settings and key bindings.
Dedicated global server locations.
About This Game
Grimoire is a multiplayer mage FPS that gives players control of devastating magic. Unique spells put a twist classic shooter gameplay, adding the tactics and trickery of magical combat. Explore a dark medieval world through exciting game modes that put a new twist on old favorites. Fight for territory, prestige, and your very survival. Scorch your enemies, vanish into thin air, or turn to stone with dozens of powerful spells at your fingertips!
Choose from one of ten wizard classes and wield four primary spells in deadly magical battles. Pick two additional abilities from a shared pool of spells that range from teleportation to a powerful kinetic blast that sends foes flying. Mix in passive abilities that increase your tactical options and you have a recipe for combat befitting a student of the Arcane Arts.
Many spells are inspired by our favorite MOBA games like DOTA 2 and League of Legends. Grimoire's FPS spin on these strategic spells creates fast paced tactical combat unlike anything you've played before. Grimoire is not a game of instant damage and unavoidable death. Every spell has a counter… if you’re ready for it!
Conquest - Magnus and Validus battle over control of key sources of magical energy known as ley-lines. The longer the ley-lines are held the more energy is gained including a large influx of power if one house can manage to take total control of an area. Destructible objects can reveal new territory or bring the environment crashing down on your enemies. Inspired by games like Day of Defeat, the Battlefield series, and Team Fortress 2; Conquest is a territorial battle that features large (8v8) teams.
Free-For-All (Deathmatch) - Chaos reigns supreme in this fight to the death. This classic game mode is a great way to try out the game without worrying about objectives.
Arena - Small groups of wizards (3v3 - 5v5) face off in tight quarters where death is final. In the arena the two houses compete in sanctioned slaughter for glory and the right to claim ancient weapons of incredible power. The bold player who captures one of these artifacts must spend time attuning to its nature, but once attuned their magical prowess will increase dramatically and assure their house’s victory. Unfortunately, attunement is a complex process that afflicts Wizards with negative effects. Will you risk taking hold of an artifact or will you face your enemies head on? Inspired by Counterstrike’s classic mode, arena is competitive combat that demands exceptional teamwork.
Safeguard - This cooperative mode pits a few powerful wizards against legions of vile creatures.The southern kingdom has risen and you’re one of the few wizards left capable of defending the empire. The city is your battleground and its people are in peril. Will you save the citizens trapped in the tavern or will you topple the building to crush the horde? Victory is measured not just in survival, but in how much of the city you can manage to save. A special in-match progression system, quest objectives, and procedural event-driven enemy attacks ensure this mode will have enough depth to satiate even the most diehard co-op fans.
The northern land of Aesir is home to two great houses locked in bitter struggle. The fate of the Empire will be decided by the House that wields the power of the Grimoire. In ages past use of the Grimoire heralded the dawn of magic, called forth hosts of mythical creatures, and brought a vast civilization to ruin. Now, the Grimoire’s power is coveted by House Magnus, who was entrusted to guard its secrets, and House Validus, who intends to use its power to bring forth a new age. Their feuds spills blood in the streets while a yet-unseen power rises in the south...
War approaches. An epic conflict not only for power, but for survival.
System Requirements
Minimum:
OS: Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only), Windows Vista, or Windows 7
Processor: 2.0+ GHz processor
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: SM3-compatible video card
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Hard Drive: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: Any
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