A conversation between Daniel (@Dungeondive) and Rob Lemon of Gilded Skull Games, discussing Dark Venture, its second printing, and Battle of the Ancients.
Key highlights include:
- Game Development and Design:
Rob reflects on the progression from Dark Venture to Battle of the Ancients, emphasizing the differences in play styles. He shares how Battle of the Ancients started as a hidden movement game before evolving into the skirmish-focused game it became. - New Content and Expansions:
Rob discusses the introduction of new expansions, including additional heroes and factions, and an AI system that allows for solo and cooperative gameplay, highlighting how each faction’s AI offers unique challenges. - Thematic Elements and World-Building:
The conversation delves into how the world of Dark Venture is continually expanding, with factions and heroes offering deep lore and gameplay variety. Rob also mentions plans to further explore and evolve this universe in future games.
Fans of Dark Venture and skirmish games will enjoy this deep dive into the design and creative process behind these projects, as well as the exciting new content coming with the second printing.