DSS is a real-time grand strategy game with city-building and resource management.

Experience a groundbreaking game with limitless armies, endless cities, and unparalleled resource simulation. Built to redefine wargames and push the boundaries of scale and depth.

Features

City Building: Construct and develop your cities to support your war efforts.
Defenses: Turtle up with fortifications and guard posts.
Resource Management: Establish production chains using logistics networks to ensure an efficient economy.
Upgrades: Research science, unlock tech trees, and gain experience.
Automate: Set up your medieval industry to keep running while you’re off conquering new lands.
Army Tactics: Command your forces across the map while keeping them well-supplied and fed.
Modular Military Units: Create soldiers by combining items and specializations.
Diplomacy: Coerce others into joining your cause.
Flexible Game Modes: From intense boss battles to peaceful, creative building.
Dynamic Difficulty: Most systems run by themselves — you choose what to focus on or leave alone.
Massive Scale: Hundreds of thousands of soldiers and workers are simulated in real time.
Creation Tools: Design maps, flags, characters, and voxel models.
Battle Lab: Form armies and pit them against each other.

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OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
Processor: 3.2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 10 GB RAM
Graphics: 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 3.0
Storage: 10 GB available space

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2023",{"_296":774,"_297":775},"https://www.reddit.com/r/sovlgame/","dalenstudiosab@gmail.com","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1870300/capsule_231x87.jpg?t=1741245100","SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam.

Fantasy armies meet on the battlefield and fight until one side is the bloody victor. Units of soldiers maneuver on the table and the outcome of melee combat, volleys of arrows and destructive spells is decided with dice rolls.

Features in the digital version:

Campaign mode: "Trail of Death" is a procedural campaign with roguelite elements. Start with a small warband and develop it into a grand army that can challenge the final boss.

SOVL Army Builder: Create and customize your army for any of the SOVL factions. Choose a Commander to lead, select units and their equipment, and design a color scheme.

AI Battle: Take your custom army and try it out against an AI opponent. Test your unit compositions and optimize your strategies.

Steam Multiplayer: Play games online against others on Steam. Challenge your friends and crush them on the battlefield!","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1870300/page_bg_raw.jpg?t=1741245100",[],"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1870300/capsule_184x69.jpg?t=1741245100",{"_347":782},"Minimum:

OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10, 11
Processor: 2.0 Ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1Gb Video Memory
Storage: 1 GB available space

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OS: OSX 10.14+
Processor: 2.0 Ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
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Some players are even hesitant to support the game financially due to this.",{"_374":868,"_376":869,"_378":379,"_380":122,"_382":870},"Lack of In-Game Explanations",0.20593023437513333,"The game suffers from a severe lack of in-game explanations, tutorials, and comprehensive tooltips. Players struggle to understand core mechanics, unit stats, and rules, often resorting to external resources like wikis or YouTube guides, which are themselves sometimes outdated or unhelpful. This creates a steep and frustrating learning curve for new players.",{"_374":872,"_376":873,"_378":404,"_380":819,"_382":874},"Unit Movement & LOS Issues",0.17913488665454078,"There are significant issues with unit pathing, line of sight, and overall movement mechanics. Ranged units are often ineffective due to inability to fire into melee or over obstacles, while cavalry and other units can seemingly charge through terrain or other units inconsistently. 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It's easy to learn the basic rules and mechanics, but mastering unit choice, positioning, and tactical decisions takes time. While some find it initially simplistic, the game offers enough challenge and tactical nuance to remain engaging.",{"_374":913,"_376":914,"_378":442,"_380":214,"_382":915},"Helpful Range Indicator Hotkeys",0.06149826695610267,"The game provides intuitive hotkeys (X and C) to display charge and firing ranges for both player and enemy units. These visual aids are crucial for tactical planning, allowing players to effectively position their units and anticipate enemy movements.",{"_374":917,"_376":835,"_378":462,"_380":191,"_382":918},"Ranged Units Cannot Fire Into Melee","A key combat rule is that ranged units cannot fire into melee engagements, regardless of positioning. 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Many players express strong positive sentiment, calling it a 'must-play' and 'excellent game' with significant potential.",{"_374":947,"_376":948,"_378":379,"_380":949,"_382":950},"Desire for More Content & DLC",0.2266512453527601,75,"Players are eager for more content, including new factions (like Ogres and Chaos Dwarfs), units, maps, and a narrative campaign. Many are willing to purchase DLC to support the developers and expand the game's replayability, viewing it as an investment in the game's future.",{"_374":952,"_376":953,"_378":399,"_380":954,"_382":955},"Free-to-Play Accessibility",0.10671483315152494,28,"The game's free-to-play base model is a significant draw, making it easily accessible. Reviewers emphasize that there's no risk in trying it out, encouraging everyone to download and experience it, especially given its small file size.",{"_374":957,"_376":958,"_378":442,"_380":171,"_382":959},"Request for Improved Artwork",0.019369026424551846,"There's a strong desire for improved artwork, specifically suggesting that real artists replace the current AI-generated visuals. Players believe this would enhance unit uniqueness, hero diversity, and overall immersion, making the game feel more like a traditional tabletop experience.",{"_374":961,"_376":962,"_378":963,"_380":175,"_382":964},"Suggests Alternative Game (SOVL)",0.014522671982972498,0.1,"A small cluster of reviews suggests playing 'SOVL' instead, implying it's a superior alternative for fans of Warhammer Fantasy and similar tabletop games. This could be a form of review bombing or a genuine preference for another title.",[966,971,976,980,984,989,993,997,1001,1005],{"_374":967,"_376":968,"_378":425,"_380":969,"_382":970},"Desire for more content",0.20157554755242807,63,"Players are highly enthusiastic about the game's future and are eager for more content. They specifically request additional campaigns, new game modes (including endless and Total War-style options), more diverse maps, and a greater variety of units and factions. Many are willing to purchase DLC to support continued development.",{"_374":972,"_376":973,"_378":399,"_380":974,"_382":975},"Free-to-play model and DLC",0.14721687948530252,43,"The game's free-to-play model is a significant positive, with many players appreciating the generous amount of free content. However, there's a common observation that many factions are locked behind paid DLC, which some find similar to a miniatures wargame model. Players generally view DLC purchases as a way to support the developer.",{"_374":977,"_376":978,"_378":442,"_380":222,"_382":979},"Strong Warhammer influence",0.0679761928894475,"The game is frequently compared to Warhammer Fantasy Battle, which is a major draw for many players. There's strong interest in seeing more 'legally distinct' factions, particularly Ogres, and some concern about potential copyright issues with Games Workshop. Players also express a desire for a Warhammer 40k-themed version of the game.",{"_374":981,"_376":982,"_378":387,"_380":202,"_382":983},"AI art and visual quality",0.050445282517766823,"The use of AI-generated art is a noticeable point of discussion. While some players are indifferent or supportive, especially given the game's indie nature, others find the AI art generic or visually unappealing. There's positive feedback on the newer, human-illustrated Darkborn Elves faction, suggesting a preference for traditional art.",{"_374":985,"_376":986,"_378":987,"_380":198,"_382":988},"Combat system improvements",0.04825309619941548,0.78,"Players suggest several improvements to the combat system to add more depth and strategic options. Key suggestions include unit reforms after combat, a flee option for routing units, the ability to shoot at engaged units (with friendly fire), and more complex mechanics like unit initiative.",{"_374":990,"_376":991,"_378":462,"_380":179,"_382":992},"In-game rule explanations needed",0.027413051196897582,"A recurring point is the lack of in-game explanations for rules and mechanics. Players often have to rely on external sources like webpages, wikis, or YouTube for basic information, which can be a barrier to entry for new players.",{"_374":994,"_376":995,"_378":849,"_380":179,"_382":996},"Early development stage",0.0262917630963886,"Players acknowledge that the game is still in an early development stage (not yet version 1.0) but appreciate that it is regularly updated. This understanding often tempers expectations regarding feature completeness.",{"_374":998,"_376":999,"_378":404,"_380":175,"_382":1000},"Demand for mod support",0.024424125620774256,"There is significant demand for Steam Workshop support. Players believe modding capabilities would greatly enhance replayability, allow for community-created content (units, art, events), and potentially attract a larger player base.",{"_374":1002,"_376":1003,"_378":840,"_380":175,"_382":1004},"Indie, low-budget project",0.02115191325281288,"Players recognize the game as an indie, low-budget project, often developed by a single person. This understanding influences their perception of the game's scope and polish, and often leads to a willingness to support the developer.",{"_374":1006,"_376":1007,"_378":413,"_380":171,"_382":1008},"Desire for diverse armies",0.016552266635512625,"Players are interested in more diverse army compositions, including entirely new, original factions or those inspired by different historical or cultural themes (e.g., Russian, Chinese medieval armies). 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Other significant causes include a lack of clear tutorials and in-game information, clunky UI, movement/pathing issues, and repetitive gameplay, all of which hinder the overall player experience.",{"_374":520,"_376":1019,"_378":1019,"_380":1020,"_382":1021},0.10033003300330033,152,"Disappointment is largely driven by the game's use of AI-generated art, which many players find inconsistent and indicative of a lack of creative effort. Other sources of disappointment include perceived unfair RNG, short and repetitive campaigns, limited customization, and a lack of strategic depth, leading to a feeling that the game falls short of its potential.",{"_374":510,"_376":1023,"_378":1023,"_380":1024,"_382":1025},0.06996699669966996,106,"Players express excitement over the game's potential for future content, updates, and continued development. The game's quality, free access, and unique blend of genres, particularly its faithful adaptation of the Warhammer Fantasy Battles experience, also generate significant enthusiasm and anticipation for what's to come.",{"_374":542,"_376":1027,"_378":1027,"_380":1028,"_382":1029},0.06072607260726073,92,"Enjoyment is derived from the game's overall fun and addictive gameplay, particularly its roguelike campaign mode and engaging tactical battles. Players appreciate the ease of learning, variety of content, and the ability to play with friends, which contribute to a highly entertaining experience despite some perceived flaws.",{"_374":524,"_376":1031,"_378":1031,"_380":140,"_382":1032},0.04554455445544554,"Joy is strongly linked to the game's ability to fulfill a desire for a simplified, digital Warhammer Fantasy experience, often evoking nostalgia for tabletop wargaming. Players find joy in the game's accessibility, addictiveness, and the overall fun and engaging experience it provides, especially given its free nature.",{"_374":516,"_376":1034,"_378":1034,"_380":149,"_382":1035},0.04092409240924092,"Hope is centered on the game's future development, with players expressing a strong desire for more content, features, and improvements, such as additional campaigns, mod support, and better graphics. There's a clear optimism that the game will continue to evolve and expand its offerings.",{"_374":513,"_376":1037,"_378":1037,"_380":1038,"_382":1039},0.031023102310231022,47,"Players express a strong desire for more content, particularly deeper campaigns, additional factions, and quality-of-life features like Steam Workshop support and improved UI. 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Other significant factors include overall poor game quality, frustrating mechanics, and aggressive DLC monetization, contributing to a highly negative emotional response.",{"_374":1049,"_376":1050,"_378":1050,"_380":704,"_382":1051},"Appreciation",0.01782178217821782,"Players appreciate the developers' efforts, particularly for making the game free-to-play and providing regular updates and bug fixes. The game's depth, replayability, fair monetization model, and the active community also contribute to a strong sense of gratitude and support for the creators.",{"_374":538,"_376":1053,"_378":1053,"_380":230,"_382":1054},0.011881188118811881,"Admiration is directed towards the game's overall quality, especially considering it's often developed by a small or solo indie studio. Players are impressed by the strategic depth, art style, and the apparent dedication of the developers, viewing the game as a 'small masterpiece' for its value and design.",{"_374":1056,"_376":1053,"_378":1053,"_380":230,"_382":1057},"Surprise","Players are surprised by the game's unexpected depth, quality, and addictiveness, especially given its free-to-play nature or initial low expectations. The discovery of its strategic complexity and faithful adaptation of tabletop elements often exceeds initial impressions, leading to pleasant surprise.",{"_374":1059,"_376":1060,"_378":1060,"_380":214,"_382":1061},"Anticipation",0.009240924092409241,"Anticipation is driven by the expectation of future updates, new DLCs, and the game's overall potential for growth and improvement. Players look forward to new content and developments that will enhance their experience.",{"_374":548,"_376":1060,"_378":1060,"_380":214,"_382":1063},"Players express love for the game's core mechanics, its roguelite elements, and its effective PvP, especially appreciating that it's free-to-play. The game's ability to run well on lower-spec hardware also contributes to this strong positive sentiment.",{"_374":534,"_376":1065,"_378":1065,"_380":206,"_382":1066},0.007920792079207921,"Confusion arises from poor in-game explanations, unclear mechanics, and uncertainty regarding unit balance. Players struggle to understand specific rules, particularly around shooting engaged enemies and discipline checks, leading to a muddled gameplay experience.",{"_374":1068,"_376":1069,"_378":1069,"_380":202,"_382":1070},"Amusement",0.007260726072607261,"Amusement often stems from the game's 'legally distinct' nature and its humorous resemblance to Warhammer Fantasy, particularly the randomness of dice rolls mirroring real-life tabletop experiences. Players find humor in the game's flaws and the chaotic outcomes of its dice system.",{"_374":1072,"_376":1073,"_378":1073,"_380":191,"_382":1074},"Encouragement",0.005280528052805281,"Players are encouraged by the game's potential for enjoyment and its accessibility for newcomers, especially since the core game is free. There's a strong desire to support the developers and recommend the game to others, fostering community engagement and growth.",{"_374":1076,"_376":1073,"_378":1073,"_380":191,"_382":1077},"Addiction","Addiction is caused by the game's engaging gameplay loop, effective tactical mechanics, and the compelling 'one more turn' feeling. Players find themselves consistently drawn back to the game due to its captivating nature.",{"_374":1079,"_376":1080,"_378":1080,"_380":187,"_382":1081},"Gratitude",0.0046204620462046205,"Players express gratitude for the developer's hard work, the game's very existence, and the consistent provision of regular updates and bug fixes. The developer's generosity in offering a free and evolving game is highly appreciated.",{"_552":1083,"_562":1089,"_572":1095},{"_556":1084,"_1085":1086,"_1087":1088},8021,"promptTokens",7011,"completionTokens",1010,[1090,1091,1092,99,571,1093,1094],"Turn-based Strategy","Roguelike","Multiplayer","Unit Management","Strategic Combat",[1096,1099,1102,1105,1108,1111,1114,1117,1120,1122,1125,1128,1132,1135],{"_374":1097,"_378":101,"_382":1098},"Fairer dice roll mechanics","Players consistently report that the game's dice rolls are unfair and heavily skewed against them, particularly favoring the AI, leading to frustration and a feeling that strategic choices are undermined.",{"_374":1100,"_378":379,"_382":1101},"More content depth and variety (including narrative campaigns, new game modes)","Players find the campaign shallow, repetitive, and lacking in depth, desiring more engaging content, including narrative campaigns and new game modes (e.g., endless, Total War-style options).",{"_374":1103,"_378":404,"_382":1104},"Replacement of AI-generated art with human-illustrated art","The extensive use of AI-generated art assets is a significant point of contention, described as inconsistent, low quality, and 'soulless,' negatively impacting immersion. 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