Valiant Horizon

Devlog

• v1.1 released!
  July 09, 2024 by Binary Star Games

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  Hi there! v1.1 of Valiant Horizon is out! This includes: Tweaked Create an Opening downward because it was Too Good By Far. Clarification of interaction of inverse with resist/vulnerable (it does the... Continue reading
• Valiant Horizon is out for real!
  January 23, 2024 by Binary Star Games

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  Valiant Horizon v1.0 is finally out! Some big changes: 12 incredible illustrations by Charlotte Laskowski! Editing and revision by Marx Shepherd! And some smaller ones: Swarm enemies don’t exist any... Continue reading

  
• Class Overview #6: Meet the Tactician and Windmagus!
  January 21, 2024 by Binary Star Games

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  Hi there! Last class overview devlog, because after these two we’re out of core classes! Introducing the final two, Tactician and Windmagus. Just in time for the full release on January 23rd! The Ta... Continue reading

  
• Class Overview #5: Meet the Knight and Ranger!
  January 18, 2024 by Binary Star Games

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  Hi there! Valiant Horizon v1.0 is coming out on January 23rd! So we’re devlogging fast now. As noted in #1 , all role/sub-role talk is referring to Total//Effect’s role and sub-role concepts . The... Continue reading

  
• Class Overview #4: Meet the Earthmagus and Frostmagus!
  January 16, 2024 by Binary Star Games

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  Hi there! Valiant Horizon v1.0 is coming out on January 23rd! So I’d better get moving on these devlogs. As noted in #1 , all role/sub-role talk is referring to Total//Effect’s role and sub-role c... Continue reading

  
• Class Overview #3: Meet the Commander and Dark Knight!
  December 21, 2023 by Binary Star Games

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  Hi there! Long time no see! Now that Valiant Horizon is nearing full release, this is #3 in our design series. We’re back with the Commander and Dark Knight. As noted in #1 , all role/sub-role talk... Continue reading

  
• The sixth backer class is here! Meet the Shaman!
  September 26, 2023 by Binary Star Games

  The sixth backer class has arrived! Meet the Shaman! The Shaman is an attuned, receptive hero. It focuses on supporting others by boosting their abilities, drawing attacks against them, and healing th... Continue reading
• The fifth backer class is here! Meet the Arcane Knight!
  September 06, 2023 by Binary Star Games

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  The fifth backer class has arrived! Meet the Arcane Knight! The Arcane Knight is a multifaceted, balanced hero. It focuses on the interplay of bladework and magic, and benefits from alternating the tw... Continue reading
• Class Overview #2: Meet the Blazemagus and Champion!
  August 29, 2023 by Binary Star Games

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  Hi there! #2 in our design series, meet the Blazemagus and Champion! As noted in #1 , all role/sub-role talk is referring to Total//Effect’s role and sub-role concepts . The Blazemagus I wanted to g... Continue reading

  
• The fourth backer class is here! Meet the Steward!
  August 14, 2023 by Binary Star Games

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  Hi there! We cracked $2000 last night, which is well beyond any expectations I had for this crowdfunding period. Thank you all so much for your support! The fourth backer class has arrived! Meet the S... Continue reading
• Class Overview #1: Meet the Bard and Berserker!
  August 08, 2023 by Binary Star Games

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  Hi there! I’m gonna reveal class art every week and talk about their design as I do. I’m gonna go start to end alphabetically, so meet the Bard and the Berserker! On roles and sub-roles I’m goin... Continue reading

  
• Third backer class is here! Meet the Astrologer!
  August 06, 2023 by Binary Star Games

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  Hi there! I’ve uploaded the third new Class, made possible by a very generous backer. Meet the Astrologer! The Astrologer is a stargazing, prophetic hero. It can easily provide full support via re-r... Continue reading
• Mechanical choices: Diceless, Roll for Magnitude, and Roll for Success
  August 03, 2023 by Binary Star Games

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  Hi there! This post is about the various mechanical choices made in Valiant Horizon at a very high level. I group these into three categories: Diceless mechanics (stuff that works), Roll for Magnitude... Continue reading
• Second backer class is here! Meet the Assassin!
  August 01, 2023 by Binary Star Games

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  Hi there! I’ve uploaded the second new Class, made possible by a very generous backer. Meet the Assassin! The Assassin is a deadly, subtle hero. It can choose to gain bonuses to its Total against de... Continue reading
• First backer class is here! Meet the Adept!
  July 28, 2023 by Binary Star Games

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  Hi there! I’ve uploaded the first new Class, made possible by a very generous backer. Meet the Adept! The Adept is a skilled, highly-trained hero. It combos off of self-buffing/taking self-targeting... Continue reading