Thanks! There is still a big chunk of gameplay to add, and the visuals will take another step up as well. 😀

My crew system was inspired by the Clan Ring in Dragon Pass and Six Ages. They are always on screen and they are your agents in the world, they will generate many of their own narrative events, but you will also be able to select them to engage in narrative events which originate elsewhere.

Of course, when I say I haven't found anything like it, I mean in it's combination. It does of course have elements from many games, including King of Dragon Pass and the Sunless series.

You need to stop for fuel, and other resources, which your crew gather. During these stops waves of aliens will try to get to your train, there is a tower defense system. The tower defense is primarily designed to keep the player under pressure, you cannot win, you can only hold out.

Yeah, not like Monster Train. I've not found anything like it. You're primarily managing your crew, who have traits, personalities, and motivations (back stories), which generate narrative events that are designed to be interesting choices.

I was chatting with you on LinkedIn a few (maybe two?) years ago on LinkedIn about a strategy narrative game I was working on, Orphan Star. You very kindly game me some feedback. That project effectively morphed into Persevere, which we're now building a prototype for.

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