An open world RPG pushing the boundaries of what is possible in a game.  By skipping the whole "run around in 3D" thing, we can instead focus on a deeply simulated world, emergent storylines, and player freedom.

 
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Dev Update Dec 15: Back in Shape
Dev Update Dec 15: Back in Shape

This is my second last post of 2025. As the year winds down, I’ve been reflecting on 2025 and making some plans for 2026 which may be of interest to players.

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Major Update: Map Events and Resources Are Live
Major Update: Map Events and Resources Are Live

This update brings dynamic Hex Events, a rebuilt Resource system, and new world spells that change how you explore and harvest.

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Dev Update Nov 15: Resources Interaction
Dev Update Nov 15: Resources Interaction

A deep dive into the iterative design on the Hex Interaction feature. With pictures!

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The Grand Design Sphere III: Realm
The Grand Design Sphere III: Realm

Summary of the third core design Sphere: Realm

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The Grand Design Sphere II: Magecraft
The Grand Design Sphere II: Magecraft

Summary of the second core design Sphere: Magecraft

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The Grand Design Sphere I: Self
The Grand Design Sphere I: Self

Summary of the first core design Sphere: Self

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Dev Update Oct 12: The Grand Design: Intro
Dev Update Oct 12: The Grand Design: Intro

I have some time, so I dove into refining the core game loops of the game!

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Ever wanted to live as a mage in a medieval fantasy world?  To be Raistlin, Merlin, Gandalf, Pug, or Elminster?  So do we!

Introducing ARCHMAGE RISES.  The world's first Mage Simulator.

Coming for Windows PC, Macintosh OS X via Steam.

Pre-orders: Available Now.

Available: Early Access Apr 2023

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A deeply simulated world means every life is unique.

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Strategic Combat You Can Feel

A new kind of turn based combat system let's you decide how powerful each spell is.

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