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Posted July 23, 2014
Watching beginnings of social decay, gloating or sneering at life's disarray.

Unrest - Special Edition, an fantastic RPG set in alternative ancient India, full of meaningful choices affecting the branching narrative, is available 10% off for Windows and Mac OS X, on GOG.com. That's $22.49 for the first week!

Set in a fantasy interpretation of ancient India, Unrest is an adventure RPG focused on story and choices. Play as five ordinary people who are struggling to get by in the in the famine-stricken city-state of Bhimra. Brave poverty, disease, treason, political and social upheaval. Face unique burdens and gripping dilemmas as you struggle to survive in each chapter...but choices made to help one character may well make life harder for another. In Unrest, there are no heroes of legend, there is no mystical quest, and fate has not chosen you. You're on your own.

Unrest - Special Edition lets you take on the role of a peasant girl faced with an arranged marriage, a priest troubled by his radical temple, a slum dweller with a dangerous past, an ambassador from a militant nation, and a mercenary captain far out of his depth - all as part of the same narrative. Hard decisions made in one chapter have consequences in the next. A choice made as one character may well determine the fate of another. There are no fail states in Unrest - if a character dies or fails in their objectives, that becomes part of the tale. Organic, branching dialogues designed to offer an unparalleled level of control and involvement to the player. The Special Edition offered here comes with The Unrest OST, a 12-track instrumental album inspired by Indian classical music, a novella set in Bhimra, high-res digital posters, including a concept map of Bhimra, behind the scenes developer footage as well as some concept art & design documents.

If you're looking for an RPG experience that actually focuses on playing a role, make sure to check out Unrest - Special Edition for $22.49. Alternatively, you can get the basic version for $13.49, and if you like, you can always upgrade it later. The 10% off special release discount on all things Unrest lasts until Wednesday, July 30, at 3:59PM GMT.
Posted July 23, 2014
Nice. Seems to be a bit different from the rest. Could exactly be my thing. Wishlisted.
Posted July 23, 2014
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JudasIscariot: Ok first bullet point edited, should see it on your end in a few seconds :)
You could avoid all this trouble in future by just giving us everything in one release. ;)

(I don't have a problem with the multiple editions, though. I know how the modern world works.)
Posted July 23, 2014
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Erich_Zann: Which ("choosing who to talk to and what to say to them") wouldn't make it an adventure game either. Despite the manure that Telltalle shovels out their door these days, and the recent Schafer & Jensen abortions, adventure games = puzzles.
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NotJabba: That's totally fair, but it was the closest genre I could think of. In terms of individual games, the closest thing that comes to mind is King of Dragon Pass, in that the gameplay is basically a series of branching decisions.
I'd say CYOA would be a more apt term for this type of gameplay. Me like CYOA.
Posted July 23, 2014
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IAmSinistar: You could avoid all this trouble in future by just giving us everything in one release. ;)
Don't forget some people earlier in the thread complained that the SE price was too high for an indie game. I mean, I suppose it is, but it comes with goodies.

So GOG is in the position of everything in one bundle only but low sales vs. giving gamers a choice between whether they want just the game or not.
Posted July 23, 2014
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IAmSinistar: You could avoid all this trouble in future by just giving us everything in one release. ;)
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thuey: Don't forget some people earlier in the thread complained that the SE price was too high for an indie game. I mean, I suppose it is, but it comes with goodies.

So GOG is in the position of everything in one bundle only but low sales vs. giving gamers a choice between whether they want just the game or not.
Oh I know, I was just being facetious. I think it's good that they offer different versions for those who want the game versus those want the works. I was just implying that they should give us everything at the low price point, as they do with classic releases. But I understand the market realities prohibit that.

Basically I just wanted to razz Judas a little. :)
Posted July 23, 2014
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thuey: Don't forget some people earlier in the thread complained that the SE price was too high for an indie game. I mean, I suppose it is, but it comes with goodies.

So GOG is in the position of everything in one bundle only but low sales vs. giving gamers a choice between whether they want just the game or not.
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IAmSinistar: Oh I know, I was just being facetious. I think it's good that they offer different versions for those who want the game versus those want the works. I was just implying that they should give us everything at the low price point, as they do with classic releases. But I understand the market realities prohibit that.

Basically I just wanted to razz Judas a little. :)
You can razz me all you like but it won't change market realities :P
Posted July 23, 2014
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JudasIscariot: You can razz me all you like but it won't change market realities :P
What about making big sad puppy eyes? Does that work on corporations?

UO.OU
Posted July 23, 2014
I just purchased the standard edition of the game. It intrigues me.

I will probably do a blind LP of it on my baby youtube channel.
Posted July 23, 2014
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JudasIscariot: You can razz me all you like but it won't change market realities :P
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IAmSinistar: What about making big sad puppy eyes? Does that work on corporations?

UO.OU
The only thing I know of that is guaranteed to work on any corporation is the sound of money :)

(note I am speaking from experience and in a declaratory sense, not exhorting you to spend money in any way :) )
Posted July 23, 2014
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IAmSinistar: I'm looking forward to playing the next game in the series. As well as the third, when I have the hardware to run it.
is Unrest a full game then? or just the first episode?
Posted July 23, 2014
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IAmSinistar: I'm looking forward to playing the next game in the series. As well as the third, when I have the hardware to run it.
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IanM: is Unrest a full game then? or just the first episode?
Unrest is a full game and I believe IAmSinistar was referring to the Witcher 3 :)
Posted July 23, 2014
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JudasIscariot: Unrest is a full game and I believe IAmSinistar was referring to the Witcher 3 :)
Thanks, makes sense now.

Has anyone played enough Unrest yet to share some thoughts? in theory it sounds like it should appeal to me, the themes and setting are outside of the typical, yet the sales pitch really puts me off - some of the blurb makes it seem like a crude, politically correct lecture...
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Posted July 23, 2014
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JudasIscariot: Unrest is a full game and I believe IAmSinistar was referring to the Witcher 3 :)
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IanM: Thanks, makes sense now.

Has anyone played enough Unrest yet to share some thoughts? in theory it sounds like it should appeal to me, the themes and setting are outside of the typical, yet the sales pitch really puts me off - some of the blurb makes it seem like a crude, politically correct lecture...
I am waiting on the Linux version myself so I have no impressions to share just yet :)
Posted July 23, 2014
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JudasIscariot: Unrest is a full game and I believe IAmSinistar was referring to the Witcher 3 :)
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IanM: Thanks, makes sense now.

Has anyone played enough Unrest yet to share some thoughts? in theory it sounds like it should appeal to me, the themes and setting are outside of the typical, yet the sales pitch really puts me off - some of the blurb makes it seem like a crude, politically correct lecture...
thats exactly how im feeling. Seems really interesting, but the bland trailer kind of gave me pause.
Posted July 23, 2014
Got my backer's copy in Steam and HB.
Gonna wait for my wallet to regain strength and vitality before buying the SE here.
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