One Eye [The Black Company]

[Sludgebeard]

I noticed that whenever you start the game, besides the captain, the other person you see being killed is named "One Eye".

Is this perhaps a referance from the devs to "The Black Company" Series by Glen Cook?

The game in general reminds me of the military/fantasy style of Cook's book as they are one of my favorite novels (And I highly reccomend them for anyone who likes this game).

[Love Gun]

Originally posted by Sludgebeard:

Is this perhaps a referance from the devs to "The Black Company" Series by Glen Cook?

Perhaps.

[MightyPion]

Brigdeburnes (Malazan series) may be an influence as well.

[Trench Rat]

Originally posted by Mightypeon:

Brigdeburnes (Malazan series) may be an influence as well.

An awesome series!

[Her Serenity]

Hey, right now I'm thinking about should I buy this game or be better wait until full release (or some sort of a discount) and your topic has just caught my attention. So. How strong in here is "The Black Company" influence? How about the setting atmosphere? Is it similar at least for a little? Some references maybe? I'm a huge fan of this book series and so in love with Cook till childhood so your feedback as a fellow fan could be nice :)

[Sludgebeard]

Originally posted by Elsbeth Lamentia:

Hey, right now I'm thinking about should I buy this game or be better wait until full release (or some sort of a discount) and your topic has just caught my attention. So. How strong in here is "The Black Company" influence? How about the setting atmosphere? Is it similar at least for a little? Some references maybe? I'm a huge fan of this book series and so in love with Cook till childhood so your feedback as a fellow fan could be nice :)

So to begin in referance to The Black Company (which I own majority - North and South Series), the only seemingly direct referance is the one I posted above. When you begin the games tutorial battle your captain and first officer are slain, and if you inspect the top left bar of the screen it says "One-Eye" has been killed.

It could be entirely conicidental but it fit with the subject matter of the game being thus:
Your the last remnant of a Mercenary Company who just narrowly escaped their last battle with only three members remaining.

Now its up to you to hunt down the man who orginized a rival mercenary band to kill you.

The tutorial mission is short, but it gives you a nice "motivation" to move foward in the game at the start.


The atmopshere to me is very similar, especially in the quest/mission descriptions, your constantly talking to frugal lords who try to nick and dime you into doing extremely dangerous fights.

The magical elements are limited as well, there are few "Spell casters", but rather there are Goblins, Wargs, and Necromancers.

Honestly if your a fan of Tactical RPG based combat and like a challenge I would say its an easy pick up, as you can customize everything about your Mercanary Band.


My favorite part of the game personally is that each character has specific "Traits"and gains new ones overtime.

So for example I had a guy who already joined my group who was "Superstitious" and "Fearful", then we got attack by a Necromancer and some zombies and he was forced to kill a member of our team who had been slain and raised back from the dead as a zombie.

Afterwards he had a "Traumatized" trait, where the horrors of battle has decreased his Resolve.


It really is a great game, if you have anymore questions let me know, Also I think Green Man Gaming has it on sale for 15.99 if you want it 20% right now!

[Her Serenity]

Originally posted by Sludgebeard:

Originally posted by Elsbeth Lamentia:

Hey, right now I'm thinking about should I buy this game or be better wait until full release (or some sort of a discount) and your topic has just caught my attention. So. How strong in here is "The Black Company" influence? How about the setting atmosphere? Is it similar at least for a little? Some references maybe? I'm a huge fan of this book series and so in love with Cook till childhood so your feedback as a fellow fan could be nice :)

So to begin in referance to The Black Company (which I own majority - North and South Series), the only seemingly direct referance is the one I posted above. When you begin the games tutorial battle your captain and first officer are slain, and if you inspect the top left bar of the screen it says "One-Eye" has been killed.

It could be entirely conicidental but it fit with the subject matter of the game being thus:
Your the last remnant of a Mercenary Company who just narrowly escaped their last battle with only three members remaining.

Now its up to you to hunt down the man who orginized a rival mercenary band to kill you.

The tutorial mission is short, but it gives you a nice "motivation" to move foward in the game at the start.


The atmopshere to me is very similar, especially in the quest/mission descriptions, your constantly talking to frugal lords who try to nick and dime you into doing extremely dangerous fights.

The magical elements are limited as well, there are few "Spell casters", but rather there are Goblins, Wargs, and Necromancers.

Honestly if your a fan of Tactical RPG based combat and like a challenge I would say its an easy pick up, as you can customize everything about your Mercanary Band.


My favorite part of the game personally is that each character has specific "Traits"and gains new ones overtime.

So for example I had a guy who already joined my group who was "Superstitious" and "Fearful", then we got attack by a Necromancer and some zombies and he was forced to kill a member of our team who had been slain and raised back from the dead as a zombie.

Afterwards he had a "Traumatized" trait, where the horrors of battle has decreased his Resolve.


It really is a great game, if you have anymore questions let me know, Also I think Green Man Gaming has it on sale for 15.99 if you want it 20% right now!

Wow sounds amazing. And thank you, much appreciated for the answer! I had doubts about buying this game but now I'm certain on 100%. Traits seem to be much more logical than in "Darkest Dungeon". I think I know what exactly I will do this weekend

Sadly right now I can buy it only here on steam store without discount but thank you anyway. I have a feeling that I'll not regret about spending money. By your description this game looks like a tactical treasure.

[Hämärän matkamies]

Originally posted by Elsbeth Lamentia:

Sadly right now I can buy it only here on steam store without discount but thank you anyway. I have a feeling that I'll not regret about spending money. By your description this game looks like a tactical treasure.

Well, I have an extra one, you could get that if you want. :D

edit. And I'm not joking, by the way.

edit. I meant as a gift. :)

[Her Serenity]

Originally posted by Hämärän matkamies:

Originally posted by Elsbeth Lamentia:

Sadly right now I can buy it only here on steam store without discount but thank you anyway. I have a feeling that I'll not regret about spending money. By your description this game looks like a tactical treasure.

Well, I have an extra one, you could get that if you want. :D

edit. And I'm not joking, by the way.

edit. I meant as a gift. :)

Jeez, I will name one of my children after you :D

[Sludgebeard]

Originally posted by Hämärän matkamies:

Originally posted by Elsbeth Lamentia:

Sadly right now I can buy it only here on steam store without discount but thank you anyway. I have a feeling that I'll not regret about spending money. By your description this game looks like a tactical treasure.

Well, I have an extra one, you could get that if you want. :D

edit. And I'm not joking, by the way.

edit. I meant as a gift. :)

Stuff like this makes me really happy. Hope this ends up happening and you make that persons day! :)

[Hämärän matkamies]

It ended in that way. :)

[Her Serenity]

Yes, my day is great, Hämärän matkamies is great, author of topic is also great and everything is just great

[Love Gun]

Hadn't expected Christmas to start that early this year. Well, -
Merry Christmas, everybody!

Originally posted by Hämärän matkamies:

Well, I have an extra one, you could get that if you want. :D

I always carry an extra key for Battle Brothers in my purse - you know: It's better to have one and not need it, than to need one and not have it.

[Sludgebeard]

Originally posted by Love Gun:

Hadn't expected Christmas to start that early this year. Well, -
:2015holly:Merry Christmas, everybody!:2015holly:

Originally posted by Hämärän matkamies:

Well, I have an extra one, you could get that if you want. :D

I always carry an extra key for Battle Brothers in my purse - you know: It's better to have one and not need it, than to need one and not have it.

Haha I know this is a small community but hahaha this made me laugh so hard. you guys are hilarious. So glad I found this game, seriously awesome group :)

[Tater]

I've been a fan of The Black Company novels ever since I was introduced to them back in 2004 (I know they've been around for far longer than that). I fell in love with them. By far my favorite series of novels. I came to this game because I wanted to roleplay that I was the Black Compnay from those books. When I saw One-Eye in that opening battle, I instantly believed it was some kind of Easter Egg :) Even if its just coincidence, it made me smile lol

[Stearpyk]

I just bought the game thinking "Wow, I hope I can play as the Black Company." Then I thought "Am I the only one who thought this?"

Than I realized I'm an idiot. Best of luck- between this and Darkest Dungeon (which should have insane illogical triats) I might quit my job...