[h2] Enter the Sunderlands [/h2] Illuminated by the Life Tree and brightstone crystal at its core, the town of Arden has been spared the chaos that envelops the surrounding Sunderlands. Its denizens have trusted the stone's protective glow to keep their paths lit and hearts warm for generations, but something now stirs in the looming dark...and their peace may not last forever. Here is where your story begins, the story of the Guardians of the community of Arden. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45246535/0b802c8ae0e41d134090b2b9d88a724a4201482c.png[/img][i]The town of Arden, illuminated by the Life Tree, intertwined with the Brightshard. [/i] [h2 ]The Basics [/h2] Upon starting Sunderfolk, you’ll be able to choose from one of six characters, all with unique playstyles that neatly fit into their own specialities. From the buff-granting, tune-slinging Bard to the kill-all-things-with-fire Pyromancer, your characters will be your connection to the world, so choose your preferred approach and get ready to help save your beloved home. You’ll begin your new campaign as fresh-faced adventurers, recently back from an incursion and ready to sit down and unwind . . . but things never happen how you’d like them to, do they? [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45246535/4993affeb5cb24204ab3942ebdf083f496e0169e.jpg[/img] [i]Behold, (some of) your heroes. More on all of them soon! [/i] As you level up, you'll collect and even forge your own new equipment to stave off the shadow from your town." Utilizing trinkets, weapons, and your own arsenal of skills will help you face any challenge thrown at you . . . and sometimes even throw it back! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45246535/d10e347d21499ef950277d28f49118578470845f.png[/img] [i]Using Fling increases your cool factor by 1000%. Yes, we checked. [/i] You’ll also get to know the residents of Arden, how they’re connected with you and each other, and forge relationships that will help—or hinder—your time in the Sunderlands. The villagers of Arden are very personable, so don’t be afraid to talk to them while you’re in town in between missions to purchase items, upgrade your weapons and trinkets, or just get to know all of their lovely personalities. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45246535/1f6588d286c331b6ba639d3f17fe9a37a3fa83f4.jpg[/img] [i]All you need to know is Chirp is here, and Chirp is the best. Don’t @ us. [/i] [h2] Playing Sunderfolk [/h2] Controlling this game is a bit different than your standard strategy-focused game! Sunderfolk utilizes mobile devices (phones and tablets) as a new way to play and display information. This covers everything from: [list] * Movement in combat * Using your ability cards * What your mission rules and objectives are * Hero information * Even what your enemies can whip up! [/list] It’s like having your controller hold your character sheet and game guide, all in one convenient package. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45246535/f39288f9703464d8360d07de95d782e9cfdb9c3e.jpg[/img] [i]Phone not included in Sunderfolk purchase.[/i] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45246535/27e4c07e31415f396fbc93211230f370041f83bb.png[/img] [i]Oh yeah, did we mention you can name some monsters? [/i] [h2] New Difficulty Approaches [/h2] Need a little challenge in your life? Well, once you’ve mastered the basics, or even right off the bat, you can set your preferred difficulty level in Sunderfolk to Challenging. This setting introduces Round Limits, which places a cap on how many total turns you and your fellow party members have to complete a specific mission before it fails. It also decreases your total number of available Life Seeds (pictured in the upper right hand corner of the screenshot below), reducing the number of times your characters can be automatically revived. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45246535/420d68f737d4f27bf403c249e30531e51771f556.png[/img] [i]Yes, it DID feel good to get that lined up, thanks for asking. We did fail that mission, though. [/i] Sunderfolk is designed to be played as an ongoing campaign, with an overarching story and the same characters chosen at select for the entire game. You and your friends can easily set the game down and return weekly to begin your new escapades into the Sunderlands, or create a new campaign with new characters with a different setup. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45246535/0304d8e327b2c37e137fe1e0677057b325ab3364.jpg[/img] [i]Be the talk of the town with your incredible barrel movement. [/i] And that's just the tip of the Sunderberg. We'll be digging into the details of our character classes, combat mechanics, town hub systems, music, art, NPCs, and so much more. So, stay tuned! -- The Sunderfolk Team