With quite good looking graphics and gameplay that has me wanting to see more, Broken Lines could be a good tactical RPG for Linux and it's releasing later this year. This is one we completely missed from Gamescom!
The squad has crash-landed behind enemy lines, in the heart of Eastern Europe. With no officers, no leaders, and no intel, they must find an unbreakable resolve if they are to survive. But with only their training and instincts to guide them, survival becomes a difficult goal.
It recently appeared in the Linux section on Steam, with the developer confirming to me on Steam Linux will be supported and they've tested it to ensure it works. Interesting to see that mentioned, since Linux is often left until the last moment.
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It's being developed by PortaPlay, who made the 2016 real-time tactics game Tales from the Void (no Linux support on that one) which seems to have been largely ignored by press and gamers alike so hopefully Broken Lines will do better.
Feature Highlight:
- Tactical RPG with diverse characters. Experience the story through the eyes of each soldier as they fight for survival in an alternative WW2 setting.
- Turn-based planning with simultaneous execution (WeGo turn-based gameplay)
- Authentic tactical choices: suppression, destructible cover, realistic ballistics, and camouflage are at your disposal.
- Rogue-like campaign structured with different narrative paths, resources, and permadeath.
- A challenge for even the most experienced gamer. A far-reaching moral system means that the soldiers may desert at any moment if you prove to be incompetent.
- An emotional story, tense atmosphere, and multiple endings based on the decisions that you make.
You can wishlist and follow Broken Lines on Steam, releasing towards the end of this year.
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It's not only coming to Linux, they've even tested it!
Well, some do less, I guess. :)
Well, some do less, I guess. :)
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Looks interesting. Liking the fact that it is suitable for multiple replays.
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Luminous and beautiful. Stunning, really.
If soldiers desert (because I will prove to be incompetent) can I shoot them as they leave? How about hunting them down and then killing them for desertion? I mean, I can't have word getting out about my incompetence now, can I?
Joking aside, it's wishlisted. I've wishlisted "Tales from the Void" as well. These devs have some truly original ideas!
If soldiers desert (because I will prove to be incompetent) can I shoot them as they leave? How about hunting them down and then killing them for desertion? I mean, I can't have word getting out about my incompetence now, can I?
Joking aside, it's wishlisted. I've wishlisted "Tales from the Void" as well. These devs have some truly original ideas!
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Oh no, female characters where they never existed, again.
Why not an ebony Greta Thunberg as Joan of Arc? Yeah, lets rewrite History completely, facts are for racists.
Why not an ebony Greta Thunberg as Joan of Arc? Yeah, lets rewrite History completely, facts are for racists.
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Oh no, female characters where they never existed, again.What part of "alternative WW2 setting" didn't you understand? Or are you simply not a fan of fiction?
Why not an ebony Greta Thunberg as Joan of Arc? Yeah, lets rewrite History completely, facts are for racists.
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Oh no, female characters where they never existed, again.
Why not an ebony Greta Thunberg as Joan of Arc? Yeah, lets rewrite History completely, facts are for racists.
What do female characters have to do with racists?
Feel free to look up racism e.g. [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism).
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fredrikfritte 25 Sep 2019
Looks stunning, will look out for it ;)
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Feel free to look up racism e.g. [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism).Yes, Wikipedia is an unbiased source for political charged definitions (I'm being sarcastic).
Facts are for bigots
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I was really hoping this would be a cooperative multiplayer game... but it still looks so good that I might get it to play all by myself. :'(
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Last edited by 14 on 25 Sep 2019 at 7:05 pm UTC
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Feel free to look up racism e.g. [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism).Yes, Wikipedia is an unbiased source for political charged definitions (I'm being sarcastic).
Facts are for bigots
*yawn* Show me your source that racism is about using female characters.
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Oh no, female characters where they never existed, again.
"Eastern Europe"
There were plenty of women in military roles across EE during WW2, that's a literal fact.
"alternative WW2 setting"
Do people not read?
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Oh no, female characters where they never existed, again.
"Eastern Europe"
There were plenty of women in military roles across EE during WW2, that's a literal fact.
"alternative WW2 setting"
Do people not read?
Genuinely didn't know this. Incredible stats and facts here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_women_in_World_War_II. I also found some interesting snippets on history.com here, but about the U.S. women's roles, where they were almost always non-combatant roles: https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/american-women-in-world-war-ii-1.
Just google Roza Shanina for an incredible story. Fascinating stuff.
As for Broken Lines, it's not my usual scene, but the polish and style really shines through on the trailer. I'll be keeping an eye on this.
Last edited by scaine on 26 Sep 2019 at 8:43 am UTC
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Oh no, female characters where they never existed, again.
"Eastern Europe"
There were plenty of women in military roles across EE during WW2, that's a literal fact.
"alternative WW2 setting"
Do people not read?
Genuinely didn't know this. Incredible stats and facts here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_women_in_World_War_II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_women_in_World_War_II). I also found some interesting snippets on history.com here, but about the U.S. women's roles, where they were almost always non-combatant roles: [https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/american-women-in-world-war-ii-1](https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/american-women-in-world-war-ii-1).
Just google Roza Shanina for an incredible story. Fascinating stuff.
I was going to mention the Night Witches, but you were quicker than me. They made a pen and paper roleplaying game about them
[https://bullypulpitgames.com/games/night-witches/](https://bullypulpitgames.com/games/night-witches/)
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women in military roles across EE during WW2
about the U.S. women's rolesI'm not talking snippets of History
I'm talking the political correctness ideology that's been impregnating the gaming industry. Although it's most visible in games like Battlefield V it's also introduced more stealthy in many other games and other forms.
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Sounds more like you're just being a fool. You made an argument that was wrong, plain and simple. Women were in WW2 across the world, look it up, there's info on it everywhere. Suck it up.women in military roles across EE during WW2about the U.S. women's rolesI'm not talking snippets of History
I'm talking the political correctness ideology that's been impregnating the gaming industry. Although it's most visible in games like Battlefield V it's also introduced more stealthy in many other games and other forms.
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Sounds more like you're just being a fool. You made an argument that was wrong, plain and simple.Liam, you either lack seriously on the reading and comprehension department or you need your beauty sleep.
As to the game itself, it shows females as part of a British special forces unit, not vaguely "women in military roles".
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Oh give it a damn rest. It's a game, it's not supposed to be entirely factual, just get over it already. This attitude some people have towards women in games is just so pathetic. Take it elsewhere.
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As to the game itself, it shows females as part of a British special forces unit, not vaguely "women in military roles".
Which part of "alternative WW2 setting" didn't you understand? The "alternative", I guess?
And where's your definition of racism which concerns female characters? I guess I can take your "Facts are for bigots" literally?
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Oh give it a damn rest. It's a game, it's not supposed to be entirely factual, just get over it already. This attitude some people have towards women in games is just so pathetic. Take it elsewhere.
They already do take their attitude about women elsewhere. Greta can sing a song about it. I prefered they would stick it somewhere else. Sorry.
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