Knights of the Chalice

Knights of the Chalice is a PC computer role-playing game (CRPG) for Windows loosely based upon the Open Game Licence 3.5 (OGL), the set of rules at the root of the popular pen-and-paper role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons Edition 3.5, made by Wizards of the Coast. However, many changes had to be made to apply a set of rules designed for a pen-and-paper game to a computer game. As per the terms of the Open Game Licence, it is clearly indicated within the game which parts follow the OGL exactly and which do not.
At the beginning of the game, you create a party of four adventurers - the player characters. Unlike some other games, you do not get to recruit companions later in the game. For each player character you choose a class - Fighter, Wizard or Cleric - and a race - Human, Half-Elf or Half-Dwarf (Mul). The characters immediately start in the tower of the Knights of the Chalice, where they receive a mission - to look for a knight who has gone missing. After this briefing, the players can explore the tower then leave the place and try to complete their mission.
Turn-based, party-based tactical combat similar to that found in the old Dark Sun Shattered Lands game made by SSI and in Troika's Temple of Elemental Evil.
User-friendly interface. Launch a charge, full-attack or coup-de-grace with a single click - the computer will automatically look for the best option available. Outside combat, single click to move the party. See How to Play for more information.
A well-developed artificial intelligence. Enemies act as a group and can use special actions like Grapple or Charge and tactics like taking a five-foot step before casting a Maximised Fireball.
Omnipresent help files and clear in-game feedback (a feature also found in Temple of Elemental Evil) on the results of each dice roll, saving throw, attack roll, modifiers and so on.
175 magic spells, most of which were taken from, or inspired by, Wizard of the Coast's open game content.
With the right feats and sufficient gold and experience points, craft your own weapons and apply enchantments like Wounding, Speed, Flaming Burst and Keen.
Multiple-choice dialogue that sometimes allows the player to resolve situations in unexpected ways.
A large campaign largely inspired by the classic Dungeons & Dragons modules Scourge of the Slave Lords and Against the Giants.
Create your level-1 characters and take them all the way to level 20 (maximum).
More information.

The indie game Knights of the Chalice is a very good dungeon crawler. The turn based party combat is challenging, because the enemy artificial intelligence is much better compared to many high budget games.
This game is NOT about story or party interaction it is about C.O.M.B.A.T..
The balance of the game is good except for crafting, you can craft nearly anything on higher levels with gold and XP-points, only.

Buy this one, because I want more of these games :-)

Seconded, thirded, fo… ok , you catch the drift :)

If you`re a Gold Box die-hard like me, D&D fan or just enjoy decent (read:genius) turn- based combat BUY IT please. It may be bit steep at 15 quid for an indie effort, but boy, it`s worth it (and written by one person :)

Originally Posted by HiddenX
Buy this one, because I want more of these games :-)

QFT. Amen!!

Originally Posted by HiddenX
The indie game Knights of the Chalice is a very good dungeon crawler. The turn based party combat is challenging, because the enemy artificial intelligence is much better compared to many high budget games.
This game is NOT about story or party interaction it is about C.O.M.B.A.T..
The balance of the game is good except for crafting, you can craft nearly anything on higher levels with gold and XP-points, only.

Buy this one, because I want more of these games :-)

Man I really love this game, I have been having more fun playing this than any other to date crpg they have been coming out with. It's been a long time since I've played a game and put it down for awhile, and thought about it through out the day first thing I want to do when I get home is play this. Keep in mind this game is not for the light hearted you can get owned pretty fast, but once you get a few levels under your belt you will love it. If you have not tried it please try it you will not regret it.

Is this game available at either Steam or GOG ?

Originally Posted by henriquejr
Is this game available at either Steam or GOG ?

i just checked I don't think so, I got it here. http://www.heroicfantasygames.com/
You can download the demo

One of my favorite games of all time. I have finished it 3x and the third time was ironman mode. That got a little too nerve racking at the end because those battles were hard.

Two bits of advice if you go ironman.

Fight some wandering monsters at the beginning on the outdoor map. This will get you an extra lvl or two.

Make your own magic items and weapons. You can make better items then you can find. I would not recommend ironman but I consider beating this game in that mode my greatest gaming achievement.

The best game to come along since SSI gold box games. Not playing this is simply wrong, and you want to be right.

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The 2009 RPG Knights of the Chalice basically does one thing only but it does it really well: it provides the best turn-based, tactical D&D-ish experience since Dark Sun!

Really, if you've not tried this game yet, and you liked the gold box era offerings, you should grab this immediately.

Originally Posted by henriquejr
Is this game available at either Steam or GOG ?

If this is this game, it is on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1…f_the_Chalice/

It's been a disappointment to quote it isn't on Mac. I could make a rare exception like I do rarely for indie windows only games, ok added on wish list, and this lite review could also help for the final push.