Now we get into the damage dealers, and this part gets complicated. Since damage spikes are normal, and you’re going to find some big monsters, you’re going to want a healer too. Given that you’re in a small (4 person) group, and most combat is against groups of enemies, you’re going to want a tank. Most events are resolved through either combat or some magical dice roll on other stats. The second role is the numbers role – stat machines. You’d think that would change over time, especially if he’s always in the party. Barik, the game’s sole true-tank, doesn’t allow for armor upgrades. One tweak that I’ve yet to find is a way to expand on a character’s abilities aside from what you see at level 1. It does make it so that you want to interact with the party, and see where the story takes you. Verse loves chaos, while Sirin is distrustful of everyone. I do wish they would interject more often, but each is rather firm in their beliefs. Companions in Tyranny do this job fairly well.

Each brings a unique flavor to the game – or at least they should. Maybe one is a hardline militant and another is a hippy. First is the story aspect, where they add color, comments, and context to the events as they unfold. Tyranny follows the latter model, where you make the main character but then get to select up to 3 companions, of 6 total, to accompany you in your travels.Ĭompanions fill 2 roles. Sometimes you make them yourself, sometimes they are preset. Many RPGs allow you to form a party of motley characters.

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