Songs of Conquest

[Gusington]

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[BanzaiCat]

 

[Martok]

The next faction DLC, Roots, has been revealed: 


https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/867210/view/751641087504810242

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3511790/Songs_of_Conquest__Roots/




I don't think it's the best name they could have come up with, but the "nature rising up" trope is certainly one that can be interesting to play (both as and against). 

[Martok]

Update 1.5.5 just dropped today: 

https://steamcommunity.com/games/867210/announcements/detail/530966980715349726



The big highlight is simultaneous turns for multiplayer, as apparently that's been a long-requested feature by the community since Early Access.  Two other notable changes are a rework to the Hero skill system, plus improved/more balanced random maps (though for those who prefer them, a "legacy mode" for the old-style random maps will be added in the near future). 




And of course, the game is part of the Steam Spring Sale:  It's a hefty 72% off, just $9.79 USD.   

[Martok]

Just in time for the weekend, we get our first real look at the unit roster for the Roots faction: 


https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/867210/view/532093687037952193





As with the Vanir faction, every unit has a standard form and an upgraded ("evolved') form.




The Fungi is weak, but cheap, and can be fielded in massive numbers with the right research.  Upgrades to the Spawn, which spreads a poisonous cloud around them.




Broken Vessels are "plant-ified" undead, and are obtained by resurrecting fallen enemy units.  Upgrades to Blighted Vessels.




A high-tier support unit, Hearts grant nearby allies increased magic resistance and defense.  Upgrades to Pulses, which also has a powerful ranged beam attack.