Story realms are actually good

[Penguin_of_Doom]

Not having campaigns was disappointing, but the story realms were surprisingly good.
I said "were", because i've already finished them.
C'mon, 5 is too few. I think i actually wouldn't miss the campaign if we had more of those.

[easytarget]

Being better than the campaign in AOW3 was a very very low bar to clear.

[Astasia]

I thought the campaign in this game was good, it may be "only 5" maps, but it still took me like 35 hours to finish. I don't think I would have wanted any more than that, seemed to be about the perfect length.

[Terminus]

I haven't finished the campaign yet, but I would like to see more setups like this in the future. Perhaps with branching and multiple outcomes depending on choices.

The question is-complete the story first or go straight to random/skirmish mode?

Also, did you use the same ruler each time or did you change rulers between episodes?

[Penguin_of_Doom]

Originally posted by Terminus:

I haven't finished the campaign yet, but I would like to see more setups like this in the future. Perhaps with branching and multiple outcomes depending on choices.

The question is-complete the story first or go straight to random/skirmish mode?

Also, did you use the same ruler each time or did you change rulers between episodes?

I started some skirmish maps but never went far with them so i just finished the story realms.
I used a different custom ruler each time.

[Nachtseele]

You must have plenty of time, I'm not even finished with one :D

[K.I.L.E.R]

Originally posted by Gandalf:

You must have plenty of time, I'm not even finished with one :D

It is only a couple of hours to beat one.

[Oiji]

I'm still having issues with Story Mission 3. Not quite sure how to use the phantasms on Khir to get that easy win. He was sitting pretty in his throne all game.

Do you get anything for beating it? Or is it just for fun?

[⎝Wyrd Deofol⎠]

Well yes, i enjoy them a lot.

[Zeption™]

Originally posted by Penguin_of_Doom:

Not having campaigns was disappointing, but the story realms were surprisingly good.
I said "were", because i've already finished them.
C'mon, 5 is too few. I think i actually wouldn't miss the campaign if we had more of those.

i actually agree the story realms are good but are few, i would dig more of them and with multiple paths of course to side with one or the other ideally xD

[⎝Wyrd Deofol⎠]

Originally posted by Zeption™: Get Isekai get Cringe:

Originally posted by Penguin_of_Doom:

Not having campaigns was disappointing, but the story realms were surprisingly good.
I said "were", because i've already finished them.
C'mon, 5 is too few. I think i actually wouldn't miss the campaign if we had more of those.

i actually agree the story realms are good but are few, i would dig more of them and with multiple paths of course to side with one or the other ideally xD

I believe in the dlc more are planned.

[Gloryhorn the Boner]

Have reached Story Realm 4 and was enjoying them for the unique questlines, however, what really ruins them for me is the Magic Victory.

Dropped Story Realm 4 because all AIs started rushing to the Magic Victory, and the main antagonist had a stronger start than me, hence turn 60-70 see the countdown starting and massive armies guarding the beacons.

Will wait for mods or rework on developer's side to disable/be able to disable Magic Victories for Story Realms.
As of now they are massive immersion breakers and source of frustration.

[⎝Wyrd Deofol⎠]

Ah, the can't win, therefore mods, tactic.

[Terrkas]

Have you explored the story realms fully yet?

I only finished 1 so far (was mostly playing mp with my brother). But I went the easy and hard way once. I would say, defeating white is worth another game.

[akathewrench]

Originally posted by Mr. Octopicake:

I'm still having issues with Story Mission 3. Not quite sure how to use the phantasms on Khir to get that easy win. He was sitting pretty in his throne all game.

Do you get anything for beating it? Or is it just for fun?

You unlock the NPC empires you encounter in each story realm. Most of the rulers also become Heroes in your pantheon. No customization stuff, or anything like that.

[Gloryhorn the Boner]

Originally posted by ⎝Apostate⎠:

Ah, the can't win, therefore mods, tactic.

Point flew over the head brilliantly.