Traitor’s Empire - StatelyPlay Guild

#14

Since discussion is what we do here at StatelyPlay :smile: I’ll say that I’ve felt that I’ve found “Traitors Empire Card RPG” enjoyable, but it hasn’t sucked me in, despite the fact that I’m inclined to enjoy turn-based dungeon crawler type RPGs.

I’m thinking that part of it is that I didn’t “grow up” with tactical RPG’s using cards, and so much RNG as far as having usable abilities … I’m used to the RNG on the results of the class abilities but being able to rely on which abilities are available to me on my turns, and while I enjoy the different card gameplay a little of it goes a long way for me.

So, I’m personally just casually dabbling along and right now more interested in spending time in “Battle Chasers: Nightwar”, which has more traditional class abilities. In “Traitors Empire Card RPG”, I might have too many cards for one class in my hand, and none for another class, which doesn’t feel quite right … again, I’m used to party RPG mechanics different from a “Card RPG”.

Which feeds into the feeling like a chore … for me a little goes a long way with the random card abilities, so sometimes I’m ready to wrap it up and the zone / area still requires more battle(s) to complete … I have not tried to quit in the middle of completing a zone, but my impression is that if I do then I’d likely start the next session back at the beginning of that area, on the first battle.

I believe that I, personally, am not in the center of the target audience for a “Card RPG”, and the cash shop isn’t doing them any favors with me, but so far I’m enjoying it in small doses. :sunglasses:

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#15

no problem! you can leave anytime and return later to the exact point in the battle.
in other words: perfect for mobile play in pieces. auto-save in battles.
even when internet breaks down or when the game crashes you can continue the battle.

random card abilities: deckbuilding can help a lot to reduce randomness and to create great synergy effects and combos.
dismantle unwanted cards and craft better fits.

so easy to collect gold. i could just purchase 10x 5-card packs and got lots of useful rares and one amazing epic.
now back to the drawing board for designing streamlined PVP decks.

the TA forum community loves TE too: “this game has so much tactical depth and interesting missions. It has everything I wished for Warhammer Quest 2.”
“In my opinion this game is a hidden gem.”

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#16

That’s great to know, thanks!

Warhammer Quest 2 is a good tactical RPG comparison, rather than the other RPG I’m currently playing, the more “JRPG” one, Battle Chasers: Nightwar.

I completely agree that Traitors Empire Card RPG is a great Card RPG, I’m just uncertain that I’m the best target for a Card RPG. I know that one can upgrade their gear outside of cards, and a character always has their base attack available to them, just not sure the RNG of a hand of cards for special abilities is the best match for me, personally.

What I do enjoy about a Card RPG is it is a nice change of pace from the usual tactical RPG where the same party composition ends up always using the same abilities the same way in the same rotation … a Card RPG does mix in a breath of fresh air by forcing other abilities to be used in different combinations, which can add in a bit of entertainment to the game. :sunglasses:

#17

i’m playing it on PS4. it’s a good one :blush:

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#18

On paper, this really should be the perfect game for me, I have no idea why I could not get into it. I am a huge tactical rpg fan, and I like the mobile FTP model here. It might be just that I am fully invested in my Marvel Strike Force progression right now, and I just don’t have the mental bandwidth for both?

#19

Maybe? This is my first F2P in 6 months, so it is grabbing every one of those hooks in me.

I have unlocked the five basic heroes and found the Trophy Hunter which is good. Allows you to turn the Rare boss skulls into exp / renown for your heroes.

Still enough replay to try and unlock everything within each mission, though I need to do that at higher skill difficulties.

And crafting… so many mats, just need to make some calls and start building some cards!

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#20

I’m enjoying it quite a bit. Scratches the turn-based tactics and deck-building itches while avoiding the most annoying F2P mechanics (energy timers and the like). I like the crafting system and am pleased to see the ability to win materials in the mid-game.

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#21

Almost have enough war tags to get a better terrain. Any thoughts on which sort to get?

#22

something with terrain and people slots :smile:

#23

I got the one with two ally slots. Based on attacking higher level players I think the AI does better with 5-on-3 than with a terrain advantage. It’s been pretty easy to overcome an inferior starting spot if I can get off a nice alpha strike.

#24

I think I agree on max soldiers

#25

can we get 4- or 5-heroes squads for campaign levels?
i guess only in Raids and for Defense?

#26

Seems that way.

Just picked up. 4* location with two soldiers / one buff.

Now to save up enough to get two soldiers and a better buff than +2 health.

#27

I’m also one that just isn’t getting grabbed by this at all. Played and got all of my 3 team in the campaign to past level 4 in order to try a raid (was mulling weather to delete before that actually). Gave the raid a go and just see no difference in much of any exciting hooks since starting to play the game. I just don’t find that there’s really much synergy at all in the cards between the characters, and positionally on the squares board you’re doing the same thing over and over in my opinion. ie, get the tank up front and punching, and sit the rangers as far back as possible but in range of making a strike. Between battles, tweak your mini decks a little bit if there’s any more available cards, but to this point I haven’t found much synergy; I always move then strike/hit/arrow, then end turn.
The story doesn’t do much for me, and the little choose your dialogues/actions seem really just for small story tidbits and not much for anything crucial and engaging.

Where’s the hook is what I’m interested to know?

Not having too much of a dig at the game and respect that others like it but I’ve got to provide my reasons that go back the other way. Perhaps there’s something I’ve missed, and very happy to here what.

Btw, this game, in the combat and card/deck based gameplay is very, very, very similar to a game on iOS called Combat Monsters. Some of you may remember it. Others might want to check it out.

#28

I got that one too, Imperial Palace. I also bought the Acolyte who is ranged. I’m holding out for one more ally and then I’ll get a better standard. Currently winning just under half the time on defense, which is surprising to me.

#29

Dumb question: how do you add these new areas and allies for raids?

#30

War tab in the shop. You can purchase them, as well as unique cards and equipment, for the war tags you earn raiding.

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#31

Hey all, enjoying the game myself.
Really enjoyed the Halloween event, worked hard and picked up Veiss!

Oddly, I was recently made an officer of my clan automatically when the game kicked out the old ones due to inactivity. Never seen a game do that, genius idea!

One question for you all:
I tried starting a clan quest, and used up the three energy. Is that energy shared between the whole clan, so no one else can do anything until it refreshes, or do we each get energy for the day? The former would be pretty silly, and would make it really hard to finish anything!

Thanks! See you all in the game!

#32

How did I miss this thread? How do I not have any clue what game this is?

Is it worth getting into now, or has the ship sailed on this one? It looks interesting.

#33

Hi Neumannium, it’s a nice squad “tactical battle game with cards engine” and adventure touch.
but only a small fighting band of 3 :confused:
was a bit of a downer when i realized that our “squad” won’t get any bigger. at least not for a long time. can’t say anything about endgame content.

but the battles are intense and challenging.
we played it with vigor and compassion for a long time.
in the midgame difficulty ramp gets steep and character progression slows down.
it starts to feel grindy.
so clan activity went down over time.
but basically there is nothing wrong with the game.
i’m in stasis right now but will probably return some day.

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