Warhammer Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - turn-based Warhammer 40k RPG from Owlcat Games - Void Shadows DLC coming August 8th

[Nos]

Overall very impressive game, maybe best atmosphere (though far inferior writing) since Planescape Torment...

Love the Warhammer 40K world, it's like a perfect hellscape of ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian god-emperors and priest-kings...
Hindu caste-system gone insane...worst aspects of 19th Century Imperialism, 20th century Communism and Robber-Baron Capitalism...

Writing not great but infinitely better than the goofy/woke Larian s**t like the Divinity franchise or BG3...
Mechanics a problem (level up after every. damn. fight.; then choose between a million perks...)
But franchise is so good even Owlcat can't f**k it up.
Whatever its faults, best rpg I've played in years...

 

[Fedora Master]

With Kingmaker and Wrath I had the urge to restart until I found a class that I felt comfortable with. With this I don't even want to start a new character because I know a) my build is gonna be broken anyway and b) the "Prologue" is so fucking long and tedious.

 

[Daedalos]

btw, 35 gb download AND install size?

Is that right? Feels like a beta install size and not the full one? but in game it says 1.0.60, which I believe is the launch version on steam?

Can anybody confirm?

 

[Sentinel]

btw, 35 gb download AND install size?

Is that right? Feels like a beta install size and not the full one? but in game it says 1.0.60, which I believe is the launch version on steam?

Can anybody confirm?

my gog

Spoiler

lol

install is 35.5GB.

 

[Lord of Riva]

So I seemingly broke the game from where I stand.

Having a soldier-> Archmilitant with a heavy Bolter and two officers means 6 16 Rounds Bursts per round starting from where I can get my momentum up, which is still mostly turn 1.

With the Archmilitants momentum skill you get a Free shot, including the Burst of the Heavy Bolter everytime you get extra actions with your officers.
With the 2 AP you can either use Rapid Fire / Dodge if you need or Rapid Fire / Single shot with another weapon to get versatility stacks.
As soon as you hit 12 of those, which is fast this way you can add the Free shot of the Archimiltants Wildfire ability.

The heavy Bolter is not strong but with a high BS you crist really often, buff the damage and I see hit's in the fourties for every Bullet in the 16 shot burst. Highly mobile as well with Run and Gun that you get for basically free with burst mode.

I am in Chapter two but I can "solo" most combats in 1-2 rounds.

 

[Fedora Master]

Basically half the abilities are broken and the other half will trivialize the game.

 

[Cryomancer]

Because I do not save scum fight

If a lot of your party members are going down, is because you are not taking care of them. Try to use invigorate and regeneration if you have a biomancer in your party, IF they are low in hp, try to move them to safety.

 

[ArchAngel]

Because I do not save scum fight

If a lot of your party members are going down, is because you are not taking care of them. Try to use invigorate and regeneration if you have a biomancer in your party, IF they are low in hp, try to move them to safety.

Is there a companion in first 10 levels that is a biomancer? Don't answer that.
Move back if you are getting shot? That is your great advice? Really?

 

[ArchAngel]

Wow! Game just crashed during saving and didn't save of course.. lucky I save regularly and this wasn't just after a big battle..

 

[Alienman]

The loot & trading feel way off for being a party-based game. So you trade until you reach certain "trade points" with each faction, and when you do, you can just have everything they have to offer? Why wouldn't I pick everything ??? There seem to be no restrictions. I'm not sure the Owltype style of RPG was the right choice for this setting. As others have mentioned, you should already be decked out in the best stuff, since you have thousands if not millions under your thumb. Think I'm done for now after giving some more time. It does nothing for me, however, it's not the fault of the game only. I'm not that into Warhammer 40k. The setting is kinda cool (mostly the space horror), but I don't know if it makes that great of an RPG, it's a bit one-note.

 

[Fedora Master]

A Rogue Trader isn't restricted by what he can afford but what he can acquire in a reasonable amount of time.

It's funny honestly because right now it's an RPG without even the equivalent of a low level trader who offers basic weapons for your build. Need a plasma pistol? Better hope some random goon carries one!

 

[ERYFKRAD]

A Rogue Trader isn't restricted by what he can afford but what he can acquire in a reasonable amount of time.

It's funny honestly because right now it's an RPG without even the equivalent of a low level trader who offers basic weapons for your build. Need a plasma pistol? Better hope some random goon carries one!

At least in chapter 1 you could trade with the unidentified voidship

 

[Fedora Master]

A Rogue Trader isn't restricted by what he can afford but what he can acquire in a reasonable amount of time.

It's funny honestly because right now it's an RPG without even the equivalent of a low level trader who offers basic weapons for your build. Need a plasma pistol? Better hope some random goon carries one!

At least in chapter 1 you could trade with the unidentified voidship

And do they offer basic equipment? No. They have very specific goods which also happen to be in limited supply.

Imagine playing Baldurs Gate 1 and not being able to buy equipment until you reach the city. Not even splint mail and a longsword.

 

[InD_ImaginE]

The loot & trading feel way off for being a party-based game. So you trade until you reach certain "trade points" with each faction, and when you do, you can just have everything they have to offer? Why wouldn't I pick everything ???

I honestly think its a clever way to limit what item the player has at what time, at least in theory. All the shops in the game, essentially has limited stock, and due to Trade Factor system, is only available at certain point, even if you grind reputation with certain faction.

It doesn't really make sense in game I guess but I like it compared to the usual Gold system

 

[Lhynn]

Is melee even viable? Feels like you move too little and only ever attack one target.

 

[ArchAngel]

A Rogue Trader isn't restricted by what he can afford but what he can acquire in a reasonable amount of time.

It's funny honestly because right now it's an RPG without even the equivalent of a low level trader who offers basic weapons for your build. Need a plasma pistol? Better hope some random goon carries one!

At least in chapter 1 you could trade with the unidentified voidship

I've noticed that one but I assumed it was some space fight and that going to planets should give you access to shops and medkits.. stupid design if true.
In both previous games Act 1 was one of the best acts, here it is pretty bad so far.

 

[ArchAngel]

Is melee even viable? Feels like you move too little and only ever attack one target.

Warrior has charge and you got talent for more movespeed. And some weapons have Cleave

 

[InD_ImaginE]

Is melee even viable? Feels like you move too little and only ever attack one target.

Melee is very strong. Pretty reliable way to kill shits. Take the Movement feat + Charge and your Warrior will be zooming around

 

[Harthwain]

One thing the game is lacking is the lack of insight from the player's background. As Navy Officer I should be given a foreknowledge about certain aspects of space travel, but oddly enough I do not and I have to ask about it, like some clueless idiot. Disco Elysium did this better by providing the player with insight via skills and hidden checks. There is no reason for Rogue Trader to not do the same, only it should be much easier, because it is very clear where your background should come into play.

 

[Daedalos]

Basically half the abilities are broken and the other half will trivialize the game.

And which half is that? need a list :D

 

[Axel_am]

Is melee even viable? Feels like you move too little and only ever attack one target.

My Abelard is a complete chad who regularly hits for 50 at the moment. Voice of Command (Officer) + Bring It Down! (Officer) + Charge + Daring Breach (Resets AP + MP + Don't lose MP after attacking) + Boots that reduce charge cost/Have chance to give 2MP per kill clears entire rooms of goons. Daring Breach can let you hit for 4 times one after another. There's also a ton of other shit that boosts your MP.

 

[Fedora Master]

Basically half the abilities are broken and the other half will trivialize the game.

And which half is that? need a list :D

Complete fucking mystery AND it may change after any future patch.

 

[Shaki]

Basically half the abilities are broken and the other half will trivialize the game.

And which half is that? need a list :D

Tactical knowledge is both broken and trivializes the game.

 

[Yoomazir]

WTB RtwP, thx in advance.

 

[Axel_am]

WTB RtwP, thx in advance.

I think the TB here isn't half bad. It's really satisfying once you get a killing spree rolling.