- Mandate of Heaven is out! - 3 November 2016
Mandate of Heaven. the expansion for the amazing wargame Sengoku Jidai brings you back to China and greatly expands the base game with new armies, units and campaigns! This expansion, larger in scope than Gempei Kassen, features China in the 16th and 17th centuries – the Middle Kingdom is in crisis and up for grabs. The Ming Emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and his rule is weak. Peasant rebellions, disloyal governors and foreign invasions threaten to topple him. The time for talking is over – now weapons, strength of arm and clever strategies will decide the outcome of the war to come, and the winner might find himself at the head of the largest empire in Asia… The Mandate of Heaven DLC brings players of Sengoku Jidai to another "country at war". The expansion contains four dynamic historical campaigns set in the 16th and 17th centuries. These chronicle the decline of China's Min…
- Mandate of Heaven is out! - 3 November 2016
Mandate of Heaven. the expansion for the amazing wargame Sengoku Jidai brings you back to China and greatly expands the base game with new armies, units and campaigns! This expansion, larger in scope than Gempei Kassen, features China in the 16th and 17th centuries – the Middle Kingdom is in crisis and up for grabs. The Ming Emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and his rule is weak. Peasant rebellions, disloyal governors and foreign invasions threaten to topple him. The time for talking is over – now weapons, strength of arm and clever strategies will decide the outcome of the war to come, and the winner might find himself at the head of the largest empire in Asia… The Mandate of Heaven DLC brings players of Sengoku Jidai to another "country at war". The expansion contains four dynamic historical campaigns set in the 16th and 17th centuries. These chronicle the decline of China's Min…
- Mandate of Heaven to be released tomorrow! - 2 November 2016
Sometimes we just like to surprise you. Mandate of Heaven, the biggest Sengoku Jidai expansion to date, will be released tomorrow! Don't miss it: it adds 4 new factions, 5 new campaigns, a brand new strategic map of China, and plenty new units! This expansion, larger in scope than Gempei Kassen, features China in the 16th and 17th centuries – the Middle Kingdom is in crisis and up for grabs. The Ming Emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and his rule is weak. Peasant rebellions, disloyal governors and foreign invasions threaten to topple him. The time for talking is over – now weapons, strength of arm and clever strategies will decide the outcome of the war to come, and the winner might find himself at the head of the largest empire in Asia… The Mandate of Heaven DLC brings players of Sengoku Jidai to another "country at war". The expansion contains four dynamic historical campaigns s…
- Mandate of Heaven to be released tomorrow! - 2 November 2016
Sometimes we just like to surprise you. Mandate of Heaven, the biggest Sengoku Jidai expansion to date, will be released tomorrow! Don't miss it: it adds 4 new factions, 5 new campaigns, a brand new strategic map of China, and plenty new units! This expansion, larger in scope than Gempei Kassen, features China in the 16th and 17th centuries – the Middle Kingdom is in crisis and up for grabs. The Ming Emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and his rule is weak. Peasant rebellions, disloyal governors and foreign invasions threaten to topple him. The time for talking is over – now weapons, strength of arm and clever strategies will decide the outcome of the war to come, and the winner might find himself at the head of the largest empire in Asia… The Mandate of Heaven DLC brings players of Sengoku Jidai to another "country at war". The expansion contains four dynamic historical campaigns s…
- The Snow Lion against the Dragon - A Mandate of Heaven AAR! - 24 October 2016
The Snow Lion against the Dragon Background In 1618, Manchu leader Nurhaci listed the Seven Grievances and declared war on the Ming. The Manchus then proceeded to capture several Chinese cities in the north eastern frontier. Nurhaci died in 1626 and was succeeded by his son, Hong Taiji. Hong Taiji continued the work of his father and was able to capture Beijing and most of northern China. This forced the Ming court to move south. In 1635, Karma Tenkyong, leader of the dominant Tibetan dynasty of Tsangpa held a council with other Tibetan lords as advised by his spiritual leader. It was said that the Buddhist monks had visions of the kingdom being overrun by a foreign power. As the Ming had left Tibet autonomous in the past, they believed the visions were about the Manchus. In the end, they decided to set aside their differences and unite against a common foe. Armies were mustered and sen…
- The Snow Lion against the Dragon - A Mandate of Heaven AAR! - 24 October 2016
The Snow Lion against the Dragon Background In 1618, Manchu leader Nurhaci listed the Seven Grievances and declared war on the Ming. The Manchus then proceeded to capture several Chinese cities in the north eastern frontier. Nurhaci died in 1626 and was succeeded by his son, Hong Taiji. Hong Taiji continued the work of his father and was able to capture Beijing and most of northern China. This forced the Ming court to move south. In 1635, Karma Tenkyong, leader of the dominant Tibetan dynasty of Tsangpa held a council with other Tibetan lords as advised by his spiritual leader. It was said that the Buddhist monks had visions of the kingdom being overrun by a foreign power. As the Ming had left Tibet autonomous in the past, they believed the visions were about the Manchus. In the end, they decided to set aside their differences and unite against a common foe. Armies were mustered and sen…
- A new expansion for Sengoku Jidai: Mandate of Heaven! - 9 September 2016
http://www.slitherine.com/files/spotlight/566_image.jpg As we said previously, our plans for Sengoku Jidai aren’t over with the release of Gempei Kassen. The developers from Byzantine Games are working on a new, bigger expansion: Mandate of Heaven! This expansion, larger in scope than Gempei Kassen, features China in the 16th and 17th centuries – the Middle Kingdom is in crisis and up for grabs. The Ming Emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and his rule is weak. Peasant rebellions, disloyal governors and foreign invasions threaten to topple him. The time for talking is over – now weapons, strength of arm and clever strategies will decide the outcome of the war to come, and the winner might find himself at the head of the largest empire in Asia… The Mandate of Heaven DLC brings players of Sengoku Jidai to another "country at war". The expansion contains four dynamic historical campaig…
- A new expansion for Sengoku Jidai: Mandate of Heaven! - 9 September 2016
http://www.slitherine.com/files/spotlight/566_image.jpg As we said previously, our plans for Sengoku Jidai aren’t over with the release of Gempei Kassen. The developers from Byzantine Games are working on a new, bigger expansion: Mandate of Heaven! This expansion, larger in scope than Gempei Kassen, features China in the 16th and 17th centuries – the Middle Kingdom is in crisis and up for grabs. The Ming Emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and his rule is weak. Peasant rebellions, disloyal governors and foreign invasions threaten to topple him. The time for talking is over – now weapons, strength of arm and clever strategies will decide the outcome of the war to come, and the winner might find himself at the head of the largest empire in Asia… The Mandate of Heaven DLC brings players of Sengoku Jidai to another "country at war". The expansion contains four dynamic historical campaig…
- Sengoku Jidai: Gempei Kassen is out! - 8 September 2016
http://www.slitherine.com/files/spotlight/565_image.jpg You fought in the Sengoku period, and quarreled over Korea in the late 16th century, but now it’s time for an entire different era! Gempei Kassen brings you an era 300 years before the Sengoku Jidai, featuring one of the biggest conflicts in medieval Japan which ended with the Shoguns into power. Play through the new dynamic campaign representing the brutal struggle between the Tara and Minamoto clans. Experience a new era of warfare, and lead six new factions from the Late Hejan period. Command one of the several new army lists provided that include new units and new graphics! http://store.steampowered.com/app/502360
- Sengoku Jidai: Gempei Kassen is out! - 8 September 2016
http://www.slitherine.com/files/spotlight/565_image.jpg You fought in the Sengoku period, and quarreled over Korea in the late 16th century, but now it’s time for an entire different era! Gempei Kassen brings you an era 300 years before the Sengoku Jidai, featuring one of the biggest conflicts in medieval Japan which ended with the Shoguns into power. Play through the new dynamic campaign representing the brutal struggle between the Tara and Minamoto clans. Experience a new era of warfare, and lead six new factions from the Late Hejan period. Command one of the several new army lists provided that include new units and new graphics! http://store.steampowered.com/app/502360
- Gempei Kassen is coming on September 8th! - 2 September 2016
Gempei Kassen will be released on Steam on September 8th. It brings you to an era 300 years before the Sengoku Jidai period, covering one of the biggest conflicts in medieval Japan which ended with the Shoguns in power. It features a brand new dynamic campaign representing the brutal struggle between the Taira and Minamoto clans, set in an entirely different era! The expansion to Sengoku Jidai also comes with six factions that are playable in skirmish mode and several improvements, such as a new model for the Raw Naginata unit, a brand new Ashigaru texture, and new army lists. Don't miss this expansion and stay tuned, for our plans for Sengoku Jidai aren't over. http://store.steampowered.com/app/502360/
- Gempei Kassen is coming on September 8th! - 2 September 2016
Gempei Kassen will be released on Steam on September 8th. It brings you to an era 300 years before the Sengoku Jidai period, covering one of the biggest conflicts in medieval Japan which ended with the Shoguns in power. It features a brand new dynamic campaign representing the brutal struggle between the Taira and Minamoto clans, set in an entirely different era! The expansion to Sengoku Jidai also comes with six factions that are playable in skirmish mode and several improvements, such as a new model for the Raw Naginata unit, a brand new Ashigaru texture, and new army lists. Don't miss this expansion and stay tuned, for our plans for Sengoku Jidai aren't over. http://store.steampowered.com/app/502360/
- The Flare Path: A Flush Of Foxers - 12 August 2016
The Flare Path turns five this week. Here in the UK that means it can no longer travel for free on funiculars, steam tinkers, or Bounding Billies, and risks prosecution if found in possession of an imaginary dog or an impish grin. Growing up sucks. Thank goodness there are occasional distractions like this compendium of word and picture puzzles. In the dappled glade beyond the break five unusually approachable foxers lounge. Tackle these solo brainteasers (co-op defoxing will return next week) within the next 48 hours and you ve a chance of winning various top-notch wargames and sim add-ons. …
- The Flare Path: Topical Titbits - 5 August 2016
In the alphabetical news round-up waiting like a pre-pounce puma beyond the break ‘A’ is more likely to be for ‘airship’ or ‘angry house’ than ‘apple’. Stripy ungulates probably won’t feature in the entry for ‘Z’ but simulated Bf 110s or Mitsubishi A5Ms might. If you’ve an eye for a shapely engine nacelle or a finely chiselled turret if you’ve an interest in the bloodier bits of history – I guarantee your curiosity will be piqued by something in the 26-compartment specimen drawer below. …
- Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun 1.28 patch! - 4 July 2016
We are releasing a new patch for Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun. The game is being updated to version 1.28, and contains some fixes and many improvements to the AI, making it more challenging than ever! Last but not least, a much requested feature: a completely reworked terrain graphical style to add more variety to your maps! 1.2.8 Changelog: 1. Added option to use green terrain tiles. (See Options > Advanced Options) 2. Corrected position of Battle of Chiksan on Imjin War maps. 3. AI improvements: a. Made advancing AI cavalry and light troops on wings turn in against flank of enemy army sooner. b. Made held-back cavalry wings advance closer to in line with infantry. (Stopped them from being held back too long or charging ahead too soon). c. Made Japanese cavalry in centre less likely to rush ahead of infantry. However, they also will not stay so far back behind the infantry. d. M…
- Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun 1.28 patch! - 4 July 2016
We are releasing a new patch for Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun. The game is being updated to version 1.28, and contains some fixes and many improvements to the AI, making it more challenging than ever! Last but not least, a much requested feature: a completely reworked terrain graphical style to add more variety to your maps! 1.2.8 Changelog: 1. Added option to use green terrain tiles. (See Options > Advanced Options) 2. Corrected position of Battle of Chiksan on Imjin War maps. 3. AI improvements: a. Made advancing AI cavalry and light troops on wings turn in against flank of enemy army sooner. b. Made held-back cavalry wings advance closer to in line with infantry. (Stopped them from being held back too long or charging ahead too soon). c. Made Japanese cavalry in centre less likely to rush ahead of infantry. However, they also will not stay so far back behind the infantry. d. M…
- Sengoku Jidai version 1.27 - 15 June 2016
Hi all! We are releasing a patch for Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun today, bringing the game to version 1.2.7. It mainly consists of bugfixes, but the developers are now focusing on bigger changes! Stay tuned for more news. Changelog: 1. Added advanced option to show “moved” icons for units that have moved. (Default is off, so you need to turn it on in Options > Advanced Options). 2. Corrected army lists used in Sekigahara Campaign. 3. Corrected bug that allowed General to join gun limbers. 4. Corrected bug that might allow duplicate general names in campaign. 5. Corrected weaponry of Manchu Banner Chong skirmishers. 6. Corrected points cost of Above Average Manchu Banner and Green Standard Bubing. 7. Made Game Manual button work in Slitherine launcher. 8. Stopped Split Army from splitting off army (and leaving an empty army) if all units moved to right window in Split Army screen
- Sengoku Jidai version 1.27 - 15 June 2016
Hi all! We are releasing a patch for Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun today, bringing the game to version 1.2.7. It mainly consists of bugfixes, but the developers are now focusing on bigger changes! Stay tuned for more news. Changelog: 1. Added advanced option to show “moved” icons for units that have moved. (Default is off, so you need to turn it on in Options > Advanced Options). 2. Corrected army lists used in Sekigahara Campaign. 3. Corrected bug that allowed General to join gun limbers. 4. Corrected bug that might allow duplicate general names in campaign. 5. Corrected weaponry of Manchu Banner Chong skirmishers. 6. Corrected points cost of Above Average Manchu Banner and Green Standard Bubing. 7. Made Game Manual button work in Slitherine launcher. 8. Stopped Split Army from splitting off army (and leaving an empty army) if all units moved to right window in Split Army screen
- Sengoku Jidai - The question of control - 30 May 2016
Pike & Shot and the recently released Sengoku Jidai have a quite unique system: players have, under certain conditions, limited control of their units. Entire regiments can be locked in close combat and the player won’t be able to order to disengage. This becomes even more evident when an enemy unit routs as the consequence of a charge and the player’s unit continues its charge independently from the player’s wishes. The author of Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun and Pike & Shot Campaigns, Richard Bodley Scott, explains the reasons behind his decisions. In the days when battles were decided by hand-to-hand combat it was largely impossible for a commander to successfully order a unit to disengage and go and do something else. In fact, in the rare cases where this was attempted, it often led to a mass panic as neighbouring units thought that the retreating unit was broken and themselve…
- Sengoku Jidai - The question of control - 30 May 2016
Pike & Shot and the recently released Sengoku Jidai have a quite unique system: players have, under certain conditions, limited control of their units. Entire regiments can be locked in close combat and the player won’t be able to order to disengage. This becomes even more evident when an enemy unit routs as the consequence of a charge and the player’s unit continues its charge independently from the player’s wishes. The author of Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun and Pike & Shot Campaigns, Richard Bodley Scott, explains the reasons behind his decisions. In the days when battles were decided by hand-to-hand combat it was largely impossible for a commander to successfully order a unit to disengage and go and do something else. In fact, in the rare cases where this was attempted, it often led to a mass panic as neighbouring units thought that the retreating unit was broken and themselve…
