Rook, Troll, Scribe by tacograveyard

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made by tacograveyard for LD26 (JAM)
Rook Troll Scribe is a minimal real time strategy game. There are 3 unit types - the Rook, the Troll, and the Scribe. Each class can defeat one other class, cancel itself out, or be killed by one other class.

Choose your units using either ASD, the arrows keys, or 1-3. In addition to the 3 classes, you can also use W, Up or 4 to level up your bonus meter. Fill up the meter to repair your castle or "power up."

The castle can be upgraded three times and hit twice before losing. At max power, 5 hits will destroy your castle.

The last castle standing wins!

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Ratings

Coolness 75% 2
Overall(Jam) 3.61 102
Audio(Jam) 3.13 201
Fun(Jam) 3.45 93
Graphics(Jam) 4.36 28
Humor(Jam) 3.07 91
Innovation(Jam) 3.19 204
Mood(Jam) 3.07 236
Theme(Jam) 2.90 395

Feedback

Split82
29. Apr 2013 · 15:27 UTC
Extremely nice game! I love the execution and the idea is nice too. Well done.
Kyle Bolton
29. Apr 2013 · 17:21 UTC
Art and audio are very nice. I had trouble remembering which units beat which, but that might just be me.
ddionisio
30. Apr 2013 · 01:30 UTC
Looking at the screenshots, I really want to try this game out...but I only have windows :(
Crowbeak
30. Apr 2013 · 01:38 UTC
I kinda like the extreme widescreen. Really nice overall.
davidpeter
30. Apr 2013 · 01:51 UTC
Fun, simple game! The instructions were too long for me, for a game that was basically 4 buttons. Something to keep in mind later - the length got in the way of what ended up being a really simple game. I absolutely love the graphics.
bleatingheart
30. Apr 2013 · 01:59 UTC
Looks great and it's a clever take on the theme, though it literally plays itself. Would have loved some more direct upgrade options, but it's an interesting game either way.
MrBlade
30. Apr 2013 · 02:23 UTC
Please make a windows version?
mire
30. Apr 2013 · 02:30 UTC
Love it! Beautiful artwork, fun gameplay, catchy tune, and lots of cute little touches.
neight
30. Apr 2013 · 02:31 UTC
Loved this concept. I've gotta find someone else to pay against.
cinnamonmelonpig
30. Apr 2013 · 03:07 UTC
Great game! Im sure multiplayer is super fun!
Nonameghost
30. Apr 2013 · 03:07 UTC
No windows or Linux? I'd like to try it but my Mac is in storage :(
theplotlessplot
30. Apr 2013 · 03:07 UTC
Amazing game!
Great job!
ilovepixel
30. Apr 2013 · 03:32 UTC
Very pretty game, and well balanced. The gameplay is so minimalistic it's awesome. 5+
Dew
30. Apr 2013 · 03:35 UTC
Awesome art!
coding_all_night
30. Apr 2013 · 07:47 UTC
Enjoyed the game!
EdoMiyamoto
30. Apr 2013 · 13:59 UTC
I'd like to try it !
ReveLorenfield
30. Apr 2013 · 18:30 UTC
Nice rock/paper/scissor remix with great graphics :)
nilstastic
30. Apr 2013 · 18:31 UTC
Pros: Nice graphics and a nice idea!
Cons: A bit wide, but that's perhaps the point? It would also have been nice with a windows build (if possible)
Meep
30. Apr 2013 · 21:32 UTC
Very visually appealing and fun game. :) Great work!
sP0CkEr2
01. May 2013 · 01:27 UTC
please make a windows version...
PixelOaks
01. May 2013 · 01:40 UTC
Darn, I wish I had a Mac so i could play. I like the graphics in the screenshots :)
BrainSlugs83
01. May 2013 · 01:45 UTC
Really wanna play this... but not building a hackintosh just for that.
Korda
01. May 2013 · 04:43 UTC
Looks good shame there is no Windows build
Pitoum
01. May 2013 · 12:14 UTC
need a windows version :)
michail
01. May 2013 · 13:42 UTC
I really would like to play it after looking at screenshots, don't have a Mac unfortunately.
Aaants
01. May 2013 · 18:16 UTC
Looks great. I like the simple mechanics and general finish to it.
TheCze
02. May 2013 · 02:32 UTC
would be nice to see a port, looks good.
whilefun
02. May 2013 · 02:37 UTC
Unfortunately, I don't have a mac :(
Arcana
02. May 2013 · 05:09 UTC
Very fun. Loved the multiplayer option.

I too found the instructions to be a little complicated, especially after figuring out that the game was actually a really simple concept.

Great graphics, especially.

Wish I knew what this was coded in!
SuperlevelSebastian
02. May 2013 · 15:13 UTC
Will there be some Windows (32 bit) version? :)
HelkeGames
02. May 2013 · 19:52 UTC
Nice game, well done :)
JohnnySix
02. May 2013 · 21:54 UTC
Windows only here too so can't play, looks really cool, a +1 for a windows port.
DNA Yarn
03. May 2013 · 00:55 UTC
Addictive and a decent amount of depth for only have four options.
🎤 tacograveyard
03. May 2013 · 12:09 UTC
I hadn't planned on porting, but I hadn't expected so many people to be interested in a port. I am not sure if I will be able to put the time together to port it, but we will see what happens this weekend.

davidpeter, arcana - I agree the instructions are overly complicated. If I do a deluxe release I'd like to add in a simple tutorial / intro.

arcana - this was made with cocos2d.

Thanks for all the feedback!!!
matthias_zarzecki
04. May 2013 · 13:43 UTC
Ahh, the rare mac-only game. It is always sad not many people will be able to play.

Still, the screenshot looks nice! :)
Riccardo Stucchi
05. May 2013 · 12:59 UTC
Awesome graphics, nice sounds and good gameplay. Very good entry! Excellent work!!!
Linus Lindberg
12. May 2013 · 09:05 UTC
Loved the graphics, the gameplay is a bit repetitive after a while but that's understandable for an LD... Great job! ^^