Stoneshard

Stoneshard is an RPG about a mercenary in a war-torn kingdom. The world is gloomy, and survival requires reserves and calculation. The kingdom experienced a war and the roads became dangerous. Cities serve as a refuge, but there are plenty of problems there too. The world is divided into regions with their own dangers and their own traders. Contracts are taken from taverns and from customers. The battles take turns, and every decision costs time. Wounds and illnesses take a long time to heal, so it is better to go into the dungeon prepared. The turn order and the reserve of strength determine what the hero will have time to do. Hunger and fatigue interfere with the battle. Sleep and food affect the hero's fighting qualities. Wounds require a doctor or herbs, otherwise the hero weakens. Weather and time of day affect the battle. Contracts provide money, and reputation with factions provides access to goods. Equipment wears out and loot is sold to merchants. Skills are divided into branches, and equipment requires repair. Skills are developed using points gained in battles. Skills are divided into schools, like in old role-playing games. Equipment wears out from battles. The world is explored on foot, and travel between cities takes days. Updates added skills and edits. Side quests reveal the history of the region, and rewards depend on reputation. Repair of equipment is carried out by blacksmiths for money. Chests in dungeons are guarded and locked. For those who love gritty role-playing games, this road is suitable. Updates added enemies and system tweaks. Patches added edits and new tasks. The complexity increases with the distance from cities.