Tactical Tuesday - Comeback Edition!
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[/p][p][/p][h2][/h2][h3]"In strategy, the longest path often leads to the greatest victory."[/h3]
We’re back — and with that, Tactical Tuesday returns![p]Today, let’s reflect on why we love turn-based strategy games and dark fantasy so much — and how Shields of Loyalty fits into this legacy.[/p][p][/p][h2] 🔍 A Brief Origin of Strategy Games[/h2][p]
Turn-based strategy games trace their roots to classic tabletop wargames like Tactics (1954) and Kriegsspiel (1824), long before computers brought them to our screens.
Titles like Fire Emblem, X-COM, and Fantasy General later shaped the genre into what we know and love today — deliberate, challenging, and deeply tactical.[/p][p]Shields of Loyalty follows in their footsteps, combining precise positioning, synergising unit types, and calculated risks across epic campaigns. If you're a fan of careful planning and heroic sacrifice — you’re in the right place.[/p][p][/p][h2]🌑 What Makes Dark Fantasy So Appealing? [/h2][p]
Dark Fantasy pushes against the high-fantasy tropes of perfect heroes and clear good vs evil. In its place:
• Morally grey choices
• Tragic heroes
• Corrupt gods, cursed lands, and grim victories[/p][p]Shields of Loyalty embraces this tone fully, drawing inspiration from stories like Berserk, Dark Souls, and The Witcher. Our world of Mantaria is no shining kingdom — it’s broken, twisted, and in need of a last stand.[/p][p][/p][h2]🔁 Tactical Features in Our Game [/h2][p]
• Unit synergy combos (e.g. flying guardians & shield cavalry)
• Combat roles: front-line tanks, flanking scouts, and support casters
• Terrain impact and weather effects (ice storms, lightning, etc.)
• Heavy siege units, stealth skirmishers, and flying units
• Future mechanics: Zone of Control & Attack of Opportunity coming soon![/p][p][/p][p]![]()
[/p][p][/p][h2]🎯 Question for the Community: [/h2][p]
What’s your favourite tactical mechanic in turn-based games?
Or: What made you fall in love with dark fantasy settings?[/p][p]Let’s talk tactics — and get hyped again.
🛡️ Wishlist Shields of Loyalty here
🗺️ Join the discussion on Discord
[/p][p]— The Shields of Loyalty Team
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We’re back — and with that, Tactical Tuesday returns!
Turn-based strategy games trace their roots to classic tabletop wargames like Tactics (1954) and Kriegsspiel (1824), long before computers brought them to our screens.
Titles like Fire Emblem, X-COM, and Fantasy General later shaped the genre into what we know and love today — deliberate, challenging, and deeply tactical.[/p][p]Shields of Loyalty follows in their footsteps, combining precise positioning, synergising unit types, and calculated risks across epic campaigns. If you're a fan of careful planning and heroic sacrifice — you’re in the right place.[/p][p][/p][h2]🌑 What Makes Dark Fantasy So Appealing? [/h2][p]
Dark Fantasy pushes against the high-fantasy tropes of perfect heroes and clear good vs evil. In its place:
• Morally grey choices
• Tragic heroes
• Corrupt gods, cursed lands, and grim victories[/p][p]Shields of Loyalty embraces this tone fully, drawing inspiration from stories like Berserk, Dark Souls, and The Witcher. Our world of Mantaria is no shining kingdom — it’s broken, twisted, and in need of a last stand.[/p][p][/p][h2]🔁 Tactical Features in Our Game [/h2][p]
• Unit synergy combos (e.g. flying guardians & shield cavalry)
• Combat roles: front-line tanks, flanking scouts, and support casters
• Terrain impact and weather effects (ice storms, lightning, etc.)
• Heavy siege units, stealth skirmishers, and flying units
• Future mechanics: Zone of Control & Attack of Opportunity coming soon![/p][p][/p][p]
What’s your favourite tactical mechanic in turn-based games?
Or: What made you fall in love with dark fantasy settings?[/p][p]Let’s talk tactics — and get hyped again.
🛡️ Wishlist Shields of Loyalty here
🗺️ Join the discussion on Discord
[/p][p]— The Shields of Loyalty Team
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