Dragon mounts add a thrilling and unique element to the gameplay. They act as the epitome of destructive force on the battlefield, possessing the ability to exert control and deal damage over large areas in a battle. They are the excellent choice for controlling chokepoints or denying access to crucial objectives.
Hydra
A three-headed monstrous and malevolent creature that combines the awe-inspiring power of a dragon with the dark elemental affinity.
Special Abilities
All dragons have a unique set of special abilities based on their affinities. Here are some of the abilities of Hydra:
Channel Abyss
The Hydra buffs nearby allies' Physical Attack Power.
Abyss Breath
The Hydra launches a dense, dark magic breath leaving nothing but devastation.
Abyss Roar
The Hydra intimidates all surrounding units, dealing magic damage.
Abyss Charge
The Hydra charges into its target, pushing back the unit.
Abyss Dragon's Rage
The Hydra performs multiple stomps on the ground that makes ominous dark spikes erupt from below.
As a bonus, here is a funny clip of a bug we encountered during playtesting:
Crimson Tactics Devlog #083
Increasing the game’s speed and pacing was a highly requested feature during our previous beta. Hotkeys functionality has been added to the game and is also reflected in the UI. We plan on expanding this feature further but in its current state, it is greatly improving the game’s flow.
Action Panel Hotkeys
The Action Panel can now be accessed with Hotkeys. The numbers on the keyboard correspond to each option on the screen and ‘Tab’ is used to go back and for ‘End Turn’. These numbers are clearly visible on each button. Keep an eye on the Action Panel in the top-left corner.
Game Speed Hotkeys
The Game Speed can be changed using Hotkeys. The ‘<' button reduces the speed whereas '>’ increases it. Continuously tapping just one of these buttons also allows the speed to be cycled back. Keep an eye on the Game Speed in the top-right corner.
Menu Hotkeys
Pages and tabs in different menus can be changed with Hotkeys. Different menus have different tabs/pages so the controls differ for each one. This information is always reflected in the bottom bar.
Localization Update
Localization
We have decided that we will localize the game a bit after Early Access. This will allow us to finalize the game's script a bit more before we delve into translating it. Moreover, we will be able to finalize some game features that are still in a WIP stage.
Languages
We are planning to localize the game into the following languages:
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Italian
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Spanish - Latin America
Translators
If you are a translator offering translating services in these languages, please feel free to contact us at info@blackmarchstudios.com as we would love to hear out your offer.
Crimson Tactics Devlog #082
Crimson Tactics is a tactical turn-based role-playing game. RPG’s are complex games that can have a steep learning curve and are not immediately easy for players. These modes give new players a choice to play on an easier difficulty in order to acclimatize themselves to games of this genre, if they wish to do so.
Game Modes
Strategy Mode
Strategy Mode is the original, intended method of play. The game is harder with more enemies and slower movement. It is meant for genre veterans and players used to tactical, turn-based RPGs.
Tactics Mode
Tactics Mode is an alternative method of play. The game is easier with a smaller number of enemies and a higher range of movement. It is meant for newcomers to the genre and ease out the learning curve of the game.
Difficulty Modes
Automatic Difficulty
This mode dynamically changes the difficulty during gameplay. It adjusts to your style of play and depending on how good you are, it poses a greater challenge. Again, the intended method of play.
Manual Difficulty
This mode allows you to manually set a difficulty that will not change unless you change it through the Settings menu. This allows you to enjoy the game at your own leisure. . . . . . . Also just for fun, here is a funny clip of one of the many bugs we run into:
Crimson Tactics Devlog #081
Horses are crucial mounts for any unit as they provide speed, mobility, and power; all of which are essential for success on the battlefield.
Stable
Players can purchase horses in the stable.
Concept Art
Stable Model
Horses
Stablemaster
Crimson Tactics Devlog #080
Even if cutscenes are complete in terms of animations and dialogue, a further coat of polish can be added using certain screen effects. This was also suggested by our beta testers which we have, now, finally been able to incorporate.
Screen Shakes
Screen Shakes help by adding weight and gravitas to characters or to the dramatic moments of the narrative.
Screen Flashes
Screen Flashes break up the visual monotony of a scene and serve as an indication of an important narrative beat.
Crimson Tactics Devlog #079
Naming Screen
We have updated the naming screen with a fresh and dynamic look to it.
Old Naming Screen
New Naming Screen
Skip Cutscene
One of the most requested features that allows the players to skip the cutscenes is now in-game!
Color Code in Dialogues
We are now highlighting the factions, locations and notable individuals in our dialogues, deftly guiding the player's focus more towards lore.
Factions
Locations
Names
Crimson Tactics Devlog #078
Duelists are comprehensive warriors that are adept with short and long-range attacks. They are 1-verus-1 specialists and are most effective against isolated enemies.
Special Abilities
Duelists have effective Passives and Counters that aid them in being 1-v-1 specialists. However, they have a few effective Special Abilities as well.
Precision Strike
A true strike with unbending accuracy - an attack that is guaranteed to hit its target.
Ambush
A powerful attack that is deadlier when attacking a unit that has no allies around it.
Dual Strike
A double strike that deals damage using both Main Hand or Off Hand weapons on either one or two targets.
Crimson Tactics Devlog #077
Crafting
Crafting will allow you to create new weapons, prepare useful potions that will help you in combat. This can be done by combining different raw materials that will be gathered as part of loot obtained from the battles.
Crafting Equipment
The blacksmith can help you in creating a wide variety of equipment if you have the required ingredients.
You can craft various types of equipment which includes some that are exclusive and unique to crafting.
Crafting Potions
The potionmaster can help you in crafting useful potions that may prove necessary to your survival at times.
You can craft various potions that can aid you well in combat by healing your units or even removing certain debuffs.
Raw Materials
Some of the raw materials that the player can obtain as battle loot can be shown here.
Crimson Tactics Devlog #076
Defend is an action that you can take to ensure your units focus completely on defending and saves them from harm momentarily. But like anything in the heat of battle, it is not foolproof and can be exploited by intelligent enemies!
Action Panel
A dedicated action called Defend has been added to the game. It is accessible from the Action Panel.
A unit must equip either a Shield or Tome in order to use it, which block physical and magical attacks respectively.
Choosing Defend
A unit uses one action per turn to use the Defend action. A unit cannot Defend if it uses long-range movement. It will block the first physical or magical attack that it receives but after that, the block is not guaranteed.
Executing Defend
Using Defend will block the first Physical or Magical attack that the unit receives but after that, the block is not guaranteed. Also, if the unit uses Defend with a Shield, it is still susceptible to magical attacks and vice versa. In case this happens, Defend fails.
