History VideoGame / GrimoireHeraldsOfTheWingedExemplar

The game has garnered some infamy online for its [[DevelopmentHell comically long development cycle]], having been first announced in 1997, with an October interview claiming it would be released later that same year. ScheduleSlip ensued to a tremendous degree, and Blakemore missed stated release dates so frequently that many considered the game {{vaporware}}. However, on August 4, 2017, twenty years after the game's announcement, [[SavedFromDevelopmentHell Grimoire was finally released]] on Steam-albeit in a [[ObviousBeta somewhat flawed state]]. Blakemore has promised further updates to fix the bugs as well as provide a manual to explain how [[GuideDangIt certain stats and abilities work]]. [[HereWeGoAgain Some players have asserted they won't hold their breath]], but the manual finally came out in 2019, nearly two years later.

The game has garnered some infamy online for its [[DevelopmentHell comically long development cycle]], having been first announced in 1997, with an October interview claiming it would be released later that same year. ScheduleSlip ensued to a [[UpToEleven tremendous degree]], and Blakemore missed stated release dates so frequently that many considered the game {{vaporware}}. However, on August 4, 2017, twenty years after the game's announcement, [[SavedFromDevelopmentHell Grimoire was finally released]] on Steam-albeit in a [[ObviousBeta somewhat flawed state]]. Blakemore has promised further updates to fix the bugs as well as provide a manual to explain how [[GuideDangIt certain stats and abilities work]]. [[HereWeGoAgain Some players have asserted they won't hold their breath]], but the manual finally came out in 2019, nearly two years later.

The game has garnered some infamy online for its [[DevelopmentHell comically long development cycle]], having been first announced in 1997, with an October interview claiming it would be released later that same year. ScheduleSlip ensued to a [[UpToEleven tremendous degree]], and Blakemore missed stated release dates so frequently that many considered the game {{vaporware}}. However, on August 4, 2017, twenty years after the game's announcement, [[SavedFromDevelopmentHell Grimoire was finally released]] on Steam-albeit in a [[ObviousBeta somewhat flawed state]]. Blakemore has promised further updates to fix the bugs as well as provide a manual to explain how [[GuideDangIt certain stats and abilities work]]. [[HereWeGoAgain Some players have asserted they won't hold their breath]].

** For [[PrestigeClass prestige classes]], you have the [[ThePaladin templar]], the {{pirate}}, the [[TheJester jester]], and the [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]].

** For prestige classes, you have the [[ThePaladin templar]], the {{pirate}}, the [[TheJester jester]], and the [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]].

* MassiveRaceSelection: There are fourteen playable races in the game; [[HumansAreAverage human]], [[OurElvesAreBetter drow]], [[OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame barrower]], {{wolf|Man}}in, [[OurFairiesAreDifferent feyfolk]], [[LizardFolk saurian]], [[SnakePeople naga]], [[DraconicHumanoid drake]], [[RatMen rhattu]], [[CatFolk leonar]], [[HumanoidAliens aeorb]], [[BeneathTheEarth durendil]], [[LooksLikeOrlok vamphyr]], and [[OurGiantsAreBigger giant]].

* MassiveRaceSelection: There are fourteen playable races in the game; [[HumansAreAverage human]], [[OurElvesAreBetter drow]], [[OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame barrower]], [[PettingZooPeople wolfin]], [[OurFairiesAreDifferent feyfolk]], [[LizardFolk saurian]], [[SnakePeople naga]], [[DraconicHumanoid drake]], [[RatMen rhattu]], [[CatFolk leonar]], [[HumanoidAliens aeorb]], [[BeneathTheEarth durendil]], [[LooksLikeOrlok vamphyr]], and [[OurGiantsAreBigger giant]].

The game has garnered some [[InternetBackdraft infamy online]] for its [[DevelopmentHell comically long development cycle]], having been first announced in 1997, with an October interview claiming it would be released later that same year. ScheduleSlip ensued to a [[UpToEleven tremendous degree]], and Blakemore missed stated release dates so frequently that many considered the game {{vaporware}}. However, on August 4, 2017, twenty years after the game's announcement, [[SavedFromDevelopmentHell Grimoire was finally released]] on Steam-albeit in a [[ObviousBeta somewhat flawed state]]. Blakemore has promised further updates to fix the bugs as well as provide a manual to explain how [[GuideDangIt certain stats and abilities work]]. [[HereWeGoAgain Some players have asserted they won't hold their breath]].

Grimoire is a [[DungeonCrawling dungeon-crawler]] [[RoleplayingGame RPG]] created by Cleveland Mark Blakemore, a former employee of Creator/SirTech, under Golden Era Games. It is [[SpiritualSuccessor intentionally evocative]] of the [[GenreThrowback "blobber"]] format used by Sir-Tech's [[{{VideoGame/Wizardry}} most famous series]], the creator citing those games as well as the likes of VideoGame/MightAndMagic and VideoGame/EyeOfTheBeholder as inspiration. In the game, you play with up to eight adventurers of varying species and profession, and set out on a quest to various far-off locales in search of the tablets that will help you SaveTheWorld, fighting enemies, solving puzzles, and speaking to various important people along the way. You [[MultipleGameOpenings can choose from five different beginnings]], and can recruit [[OptionalPartyMember a number of NPCs]] into your group as you progress. [[TurnBasedCombat Combat is turn-based]], and the game's style is highly reminiscent of old-school role-playing games, with 2D sprite graphics and MIDI music.

* MenAreStrongWomenArePretty: Played straight; women start with 20% less Strength at first level, but have 20% more Fellowship, which makes it easier to deal with NPCs.

Grimoire is a [[DungeonCrawling dungeon-crawler]] [[RoleplayingGame RPG]] created by Cleveland Mark Blakemore, a former employee of Creator/SirTech, under Golden Era Games. It is [[SpiritualSuccessor intentionally evocative]] of the [[GenreThrowback "blobber"]] format used by Sir-Tech's [[{{VideoGame/Wizardry}} most famous series]], the creator citing those games as well as the likes of VideoGame/MightAndMagic and VideoGame/EyeOfTheBeholder as inspiration. In the game, you play with up to eight adventurers of varying species and profession, and set out on a quest to various far-off locales in search of the tablets that will help you SaveTheWorld, fighting enemies, solving puzzles, and speaking to various important people along the way. You [[MultipleGameOpenings can choose from five different beginnings]], and can recruit [[OptionalPartyMember a number of NPCs]] into your group as you progress. [[TurnBasedCombat Combat is turn-based]], and the game's style is highly reminiscent of old-school RPGs, with 2D sprite graphics and MIDI music.

Grimoire is a [[DungeonCrawling dungeon-crawler]] [[RoleplayingGame RPG]] created by Cleveland Mark Blakemore, a former employee of Sir-Tech, under Golden Era Games. It is [[SpiritualSuccessor intentionally evocative]] of the [[GenreThrowback "blobber"]] format used by Sir-Tech's [[{{VideoGame/Wizardry}} most famous series]], the creator citing those games as well as the likes of VideoGame/MightAndMagic and VideoGame/EyeOfTheBeholder as inspiration. In the game, you play with up to eight adventurers of varying species and profession, and set out on a quest to various far-off locales in search of the tablets that will help you SaveTheWorld, fighting enemies, solving puzzles, and speaking to various important people along the way. You [[MultipleGameOpenings can choose from five different beginnings]], and can recruit [[OptionalPartyMember a number of NPCs]] into your group as you progress. [[TurnBasedCombat Combat is turn-based]], and the game's style is highly reminiscent of old-school RPGs, with 2D sprite graphics and MIDI music.