
When you first start playing Roguebook, you will need to visit these Vaults as soon as possible in a run. You draft new cards to improve your deck at Vaults of Wisdom. When you first find Aurora's Teacup, don't use it. Paint might too, but I've never seen a reason to hoard these. Hearts stay in your inventory between maps. It's worth rescuing this, even if it isn't a great item, since you will get a second Treasure free. On map 2, Fugoro will show up early to steal one of your Treasures. You will waste the opportunity if you are unable to pay. But be sure to always keep some Gold on hand, because a few of these adventures have a fee.

Narratives are some of the most interesting encounters on the map. But the strategy does very much depend on what you are presented with. It's usually a better idea to save up for Treasures and any good Gems. You may wish to buy an especially good card right away, but do note these cost a lot more than drafting them on the map. Note how much Gold you need to buy any key items in his shop. When you start a map, first go to Naddim and see what he has in store. though of course you will want to try others before too long! Changing to different Heroes means you have more to learn. By focusing on two Heroes, you can learn their play styles against the enemies you face. This means you unlock additional strategies and cool cards. Winning builds up your pool of cards for the Heroes you are playing. It's best to play a few games with the same two Heroes. This is an important part of optimising your fights. This Hero will start in front for each Battle. Then click on the star beside the Hero you wish to lead. It would be nice to choose a goal and then choose Heroes.) Map Playĭuring the game, you can change leaders at any time by clicking on the Hero icon in the toolbar. Make note of the possible options for your next game, so you can arrive at the gate with the best Heroes for the task. Each of these changes a game rule and rewards additional scrolls. But after your first win, clicking the Gate brings up a menu of possible Epilogue options. In the starting area, you can click on Naddim to spend scrolls on Embellishments.īefore you have completed the game for the first time, clicking on the Gate merely starts a run. In this way, you can build your ideal party, no matter who you start with. It isn't obvious until you try it, but when you move to a third Hero, you can replace either of those you have currently. When you move to a second Hero on the map, it joins your party.

When you start a new run, you have one Hero as a leader. But I had no spoilers or hints whatsoever. That makes it one of the easier games of its class. It took me, an experienced gamer, about 12 hours. Some people get lucky and win on game two. You will also buy Embellishments to customise your experience. You are supposed to fail, and fail often, as you develop strategies and learn the game.Īs you play, you will access additional powerful cards, Treasures, and Gems. Roguebook, as the name implies, is a roguelike game.
