Screens #4: Warlords Battlecry 3

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07:38 April 24th, 2004 - 2,437 Views
The official Warlords Battlecry 3 website was updated with 6 new screenshots (also available in our gallery), showcasing this upcoming RTS sequel in the works at Infinite Interactive. Warlords Battlecry III will be published by Enlight in Q2 2004. Be sure to check the demo if you haven't done so yet.
Set once again in the land of Etheria, Warlords Battlecry III transports players into the ever-changing continent known as Keshan, where allies become enemies and provinces are disrupted, captured, and ruled through the ceaseless struggle for dominance and control. However, something has changed and a new race threatens all who had once ruled before them. The destiny of the players is left open-ended, as they must decide which path to choose and the method needed to hunt down and banish this creature from the realms of the land. Warlords Battlecry III builds upon the unique features that have made this series renowned throughout the RTS genre. Further expanding on the Battlecry traditions, this next title will feature a new hero development system, 3 new spheres of magic that entails over 30 new spells, a new lair system, as well as 5 new races. Features: * Persistent Heroes Sixteen different races, twenty-eight different classes. * Retinues To accompany your HERO in to battle. * Full map editor Random Maps, skirmish Mode. * New Spells and Magic Items More than one hundred and thirty spells over thirteen different spheres of magic. New Magic Items many of them special & rare, some even able to cast spells. * Five New Races Plaguelords, Saurians, Swarm. The old Human side will be split into Knights & Empire. This will include new units and new buildings. * New Hero Development System All of your old favorites plus eight new classes combine together in a new hero system that is easier to learn but harder to master than before. Take heroes beyond level 50. Gain levels while actually playing the game. * New Terrain Rock & Lava terrain, along with Jungle, Ruins and subterranean caverns. * New Soundtrack High quality soundtrack featuring thematic music, all at CD-Audio quality. * Lots of New Dragons Players will be able to produce six different coloured dragons all with unique abilities and breath weapons. * New Buildings Many different shops will allow players to purchase items & troops to aid them in battle. The variety of different Lairs will produce neutral units that will roam the map seeking out trouble.