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Martok

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Reply #60 on: July 06, 2022, 02:29:11 AM
^  Heh, I was just coming here to post that: 


https://steamcommunity.com/games/1605220/announcements/detail/3328738190607959594




It'll be interesting to see how Shaddam and House Corrino will be balanced so that they're not over-powered.  I'm wondering whether part of the equation will be that the Sardaukar are stupidly strong, but also hideously expensive to recruit. 



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Reply #61 on: July 06, 2022, 07:12:37 AM
I remember the dread of the Sardaukar arriving in the old game. Purple devils............

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Reply #62 on: July 30, 2022, 03:47:29 AM
Community Update #2 is now out: 


https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/3407554354308648748




Looks like a ton of balance work, with the Fremen perhaps getting a bit more attention than the other factions (hopefully to make them feel more distinct). 



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Reply #63 on: September 09, 2022, 05:30:02 AM

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Reply #64 on: November 02, 2022, 07:23:52 PM
I have to say, this is pretty cool.  The devs added an update focused almost entirely on accessibility options: 


https://steamcommunity.com/games/1605220/announcements/detail/3416569163136327034




Stuff like this is great to see.  Adding accessibility options for games -- including strategy games -- has been an increasing theme the last couple years or so, and I'm all for it. 



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Reply #65 on: November 03, 2022, 07:57:35 AM
I'm still on the fence about this one. If it ever come on a sale then I may go for it.

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Reply #66 on: November 03, 2022, 04:55:19 PM
I'm pretty much of the same mindset.  The game doesn't look like it's really my cup of tea, but I like what they're doing...so I'll probably get when it's on sale at some point. 



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Reply #67 on: July 01, 2023, 01:52:28 AM
Conquest Update has dropped: 


https://steamcommunity.com/games/1605220/announcements/detail/3680051300624700227






Looks like the two major new features are the addition of both the Conquest mode (natch), along with actual tutorials covering the basics of how to play the game.  The devs have also added a bunch of new buildings, and have done a bunch of rebalancing work across the board. 

I wonder if they've done anything to address the game's pacing, or if it still feels more like an RTS than a 4x. 



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