Transforming Arthurian Myths: Balancing Authenticity and Dramatic Pathos

Yan Pepin, the director of Artifice Studio, is set to launch a groundbreaking role-playing game that promises to transport players to the heart of the medieval Arthurian era. Titled "Legends of the Round Table", the game is a transposition of fun from live-action and tabletop role-playing games into a video game.

Pepin believes that losing "a dozen characters" is essential to the game, as it reflects the legends he is trying to imitate. The game's system includes a card system that mixes strategy, decisions, and a touch of chance. This complexity, while challenging, remains accessible to those willing to invest time in understanding it.

Pepin never intended to create a complex game; he aimed to make an authentic and realistic one. He asserts that creating the "ultimate Arthurian game" meant drawing inspiration from the aesthetics and reality of the period. To achieve this, he offers a system for the game, immersing himself in the legends, understanding the tensions, and creating a game system that encapsulates it all.

To add a more strategic dimension to the game, Pepin uses cards instead of dice to add player decision-making and responsibility. The narrative may include drama, sadness, and tragedy, with characters potentially dying throughout the adventure.

In a unique twist, the game is presented in the form of a book with spoken and sung narration, illuminated drawings, and a narrative framework influenced by players' decisions. The fictional version of Alienor d'Aquitaine in the game plays a narrative role, but specific details about her character are not provided in the available information.

Yan Pepin plans to add a way to restart certain moments in the story through the character of Merlin, but wants to discourage players from using it due to potential consequences. Regardless of the game's success, Pepin considers himself a winner as he has made the project he wanted to make. After three years of development, this is the biggest project of Artifice Studio to date.

Pepin hopes that the game will be profitable and stand out among the numerous titles released daily. Despite the unrelated topics such as Russia's proposal for a "new idea" on Ukraine, Pierre Poilievre's return to the House, and Taylor Swift's victory, these do not detract from the anticipation surrounding "Legends of the Round Table". Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey into the world of Arthurian legends!