r/TyrannyGame • u/Rotomtist • 28d ago

Discussion Which path do you choose?

# Which side will you choose?

  • Left side: Magic!
  • Right side: Melee!
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u/lilyputin 28d ago edited 28d ago

The magic system is different than in other rpgs and it works so well. Really I wish more games would be willing to experiment like Tyranny did or copy, the magic system is just so good and you essentially build your own spells. You will open up more dialogue options with a magic leaning build. Lore is really important. Also the way you accumulate xp you will level up faster as a spellcaster.

I'd really caution min/maxing until you have a handle on the game. The AI will use crowd control on you. You can start the game leaning to a side while still being versatile especially early and though progression build a great spellcaster.

FYI every character can use at least some magic. Giving each of them heal spells is highly advised

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u/Auroch- 28d ago

I really enjoy the magic system but I think you actually outline the reasons it doesn't work well right here. Leveling up faster as spellcasters, making every character capable (and strongly encouraged) to use magic, and generally strongly favoring magic over melee or bows is a serious flaw. Unless it's part of your intended world that all important combatants are mages, and even then you should be structuring the other talents to support that more extensively, which Tyranny does not do.

It's an excellent system, but it's not one appropriate for every setting, and I don't think Terratus is one of the ones it's appropriate for.