Warlock 2 where you battle on shards. Seriously?

[Nefaro]

On the bad side right now there are a few things. The diplomacy system is broken. You have some options to make friends but no way to stop a war until the AI comes to the table and there is no way to adjust their offer. Take it or leave it. AI also shifts quickly from alliance to war without a clear reason. I'll chalk this up to being a beta and hope this really gets worked out well for the main release.

That actually sounds like they didn't change anything with the original's Diplo system.  It was the same.

[MetalDog]

I like the originals Diplo.  It's very orderly.  Alliance-they can't attack.  If they are allied and want to attack, they have to step down to Non-Aggression, then Neutral and THEN War.  It's why I always keep at Non-Aggression.  That way, I will know what the AI plans when they next approach.  If they want out of the NA, it's War, shortly.  Alliance?  Especially a decent offer of Gold/Mana/Spell?  I'll take it!  And they ALWAYS support their Allies in a war.  They'll get you into their fair share of wars, but I think it's generally worth it.



@ the question for modding: I don't know how to do it, but, I was just thinking the other day about making an Elric mod for this.

[Nefaro]

I believe they adjusted that in a patch along the way, MD.  IIRC, it would originally just go from ally or non-aggression to war whenever it felt like it.  I recall that being one of the initial complaints about the game.

[MetalDog]

Quite possible.  I got into the game rather late.  Not that I haven't made up for it though ;)

[skeptical.platypus]

I believe in Trailer Park Simulator 2: Electric Boogaloo you also get to battle on shards. Complete the Wife Beater outfit, and gain +2 to courage, but you must spend an extra hour each day watching reality television. -4 to Hopes and Dreams.

(It's roguelike in that you play until a tornado hits.)

[Staggerwing]

Is that the one where you have an optional side quest for the legendary and magical Last Set of AMC Javelin Bumpers?

[skeptical.platypus]

After you've video taped your second cousin making relations on Nana's giant plush Velvet Elvis rug? Yep, that's the one.

[PanzersEast]

Have seen some feedback saying the game is just too easy to defeat.... not sure what others are seeing.


PE

[MetalDog]

The first Warlock isn't all that difficult either.

[Martok]

SpaceSector has posted their review.  They give it a 6.5/10. 


The TL;DR version: 

The Good:
- Excellent variety of unique and interesting units
- City design offers interesting choices while remaining easy to manage
- Multiple victory conditions

The Bad:
- Worst AI I've seen in a recent strategy game
- Low replay value due to little challenge even at the highest difficulty
- New Exiled Mode fails to deliver a satisfactory ending
- Very few additions made to the Warlock series to justify full sequel asking price