Live beta is open for Game Of Hastatus, and the invite code is free and unconditional: BETAGOH. It is a gladiator RPG that opens in your browser, built around short sessions in a world that lasts.
World and progression
There are seven regions, from the Ash Plains to the Ruined Keep. A warden waits inside every stone, and an elite stands at the bottom of every region. The loot belongs to whoever brings them down.
In the arena you are not fighting a bot: another player built that character. Starting today is not starting late, because regions, dungeons and opponents open at your level.
Equipment, crafting and the market
You put the sword that dropped back into the fire. +7 held. +8 held. At +9 you hold your breath, then lock the enchant that stuck and reroll the rest.
Items go up to legendary quality, and in a crowd your weapon is recognised. You set the price on the market, break down what you do not need, and press your own item from the dust it leaves. You can also keep your gold safe in the bank.
- Enhancement. Equipment can be pushed up to +9.
- Enchant rerolls. Lock the enchant that stuck and reroll the rest.
- Crafting and dismantling. Break down unwanted items and craft from the dust they leave.
Dungeons, arena and guilds
There are five dungeons, five sets and five bosses: the Ember Lord's vault, the Frost Queen's strongroom, the Titan at the top of the tower, the shadow at the bottom of the abyss, and the Lich Cardinal in the cathedral. Every boss wears the set you are hunting, and six pieces unlock the bonus. One defeat ends the run.
Arena battles use an ELO system across five leagues, with hourly and weekly rewards and a report for every fight. Your character defends while you are away, and the decision to attack is always yours. Someone else chose that opponent's stats, enchants and tactics.
You can also found a guild, raise a camp out of ruins, unlock permanent bonuses with buildings, and march on a rival camp at the weekend. Guild battles let you fight side by side with your guild.
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