MASSIVE CHALICE

MASSIVE CHALICE from indie developers places you into the role of an immortal leader of his people's prosperity while fighting an endless war against an enemy called Cadence - all from within his virtual spaceship!

Marriage and the birth of children within the royal family offer an immersive gaming experience and have serious ramifications on all aspects of state, due to varying sets of noble persons' abilities as well as randomly generated algorithms. Such systems create the possibility for unexpected results such as an exceptional leader emerging or worse yet one who leads it towards decline.

As in real monarchical states, gameplay in The Monarchist involves strategic planning years in advance to effectively navigate any challenges to its survival. Improvements don't happen instantly and each area necessary for survival must be carefully considered rather than undertaken through random acts of carelessness or thoughtless decisions. With members aging naturally over time and dying either from old age or combat deaths looming overhead, an important gameplay feature involves selecting potential candidates to form families through alliances formed from within your ruling cell of society so strong children may be raised from an early age with training to become great commanders or diplomats!

As you create family heirlooms throughout your career, future ancestors will inherit them and reap their benefits. For instance, the sword that once belonged to your current ruler's grandfather may fall into his grandson's hands as an artifact and reminder of an influential figure from their heritage.