Half a century of people died on the field after the conflict. Only two of the hundreds of players who had played on the global stage remained: the Kingdom of Cirinthia, and the old Republic of Tariq. Dimitri Noraskov was a hero of the Kingdom of Arkadya that fell. He rose from the ashes. His King was a coward who surrendered, and a traitor because he submitted to the Treaty of Evenheart.
His people followed his example.
When Noraskov overthrew his king, they supported him. He reclaimed the land he had lost and they supported the king. They supported him while he built an army. Noraskov believed that nations around the globe were too tired from the Great War to implement the Treaty's terms. His gambit worked so far
successful.
It shows no sign of reducing its aggressiveness. Many fear that the Great War will be reopened, which could have prevented it at one point. However, there are some who believe that it is possible to stop...
Rise of the Third Power is an homage to the console-style RPG. It features modern conveniences like auto-save and the best of western and Japanese style writing and gameplay. This game is a fusion between east and west that will surpass all previous Stegosoft Games games.
CUSTOM BATTLE SYTEM Custom Battle Sytem Rise of the Third Power features 8 characters that can be used to fight simultaneously in battle. Each character has their strengths and weaknesses. You can combine the strengths and weaknesses of each one, as well as analyze your enemies' abilities, and then set up your formation to go into battle.
POLITICAL INTRIGUE: As Rin recovers from its Great War, power balance remains severely skewed. There are still many power vacuums that need to be filled. As the clock ticks down, the player's party is both helpless and threatened by schemers.
PERSISTENT equipment: Each piece of equipment found, stolen or purchased by a character unlocks an upgrade to their character. The player buys upgrades instead of buying replacements. There's no need to buy a new helmet every time you go back to town. You can find a better model in the dungeon. Each character is equipped with 3 slots, each with 8 upgrades. Total of 192! The system reduces inventory management and gives the completeist something to search for.
STATEMENT DRIVEN: Join 8 friends with different ambitions and views as they set out on a mission to overthrow Dimitri Noraskov, Arkadyan Emperor. As they traverse the treacherous Rin world, players will encounter humor, tragedy and drama.
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