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  • COMMUNITY AT THE HELM — Tense Games Overhauls Stellar Warfare Discord With New Feedback Zones & Exclusive Supporter Areas

    COMMUNITY AT THE HELM — Tense Games Overhauls Stellar Warfare Discord With New Feedback Zones & Exclusive Supporter Areas

    Independent developer Tense Games has launched a major restructuring and feature update to the official Stellar Warfare Discord community — creating dedicated spaces for player ideas, clearer channels for development feedback, and an exclusive area to recognise and reward Patreon supporters.

    The revamp centres on the server at https://discord.gg/ymfJPRF6jx — now reorganised to strengthen the link between the team and the growing strategy player base.


    Why the Overhaul? — Community as Co-Designers

    Stellar Warfare blends classic base-building with deep-space fleet command — a game shaped from the start by the input of its players. As the community has grown, so has the need for a space where every voice can be heard and every suggestion can find its place.

    “Strategy games often have incredibly passionate communities, and Stellar Warfare is no exception,” said Thomas van den Essenburg, Founder of Tense Games. “Players spend a lot of time experimenting with different strategies, fleet compositions and approaches to combat. That experience can be incredibly valuable when deciding how to improve and expand a game.”

    The goal: move beyond scattered conversations and create a structured, welcoming environment where feedback drives development forward.


    What’s New? — Your Voice, Front and Centre

    Dedicated Feedback & Suggestion Channels

    The most significant addition is a clearly focused section where players can submit, discuss and vote on ideas — from fleet management tweaks and combat balance adjustments to quality-of-life upgrades and entirely new gameplay systems. No idea gets lost in the chatter; every suggestion has a home, and popular proposals are easier than ever to spot and review.

    The studio intends to use this hub to prioritise changes, ensuring the roadmap reflects what the community actually wants.

    Exclusive Patreon Supporter Zone

    For those backing development through Patreon, the update introduces a dedicated, locked area of the server — a space for supporters to connect with one another and with the team, and to feel recognised for making ongoing development possible.

    “Independent game development is made possible by the people who believe in what we’re creating,” van den Essenburg added. “We wanted to give our Patreon supporters a dedicated place within the community, while continuing to make the wider Discord a welcoming space for everyone interested in Stellar Warfare.”

    Smoother Navigation, Better Spaces

    Beyond the headline features, the whole server has been reorganised:

    • Streamlined categories for general chat, development updates, match coordination and technical support
    • Clearer guidelines to keep discussions constructive and inclusive
    • A welcoming onboarding flow to help new members find their feet quickly

    About Stellar Warfare — Build, Command, Conquer Space

    Launched into Early Access on Steam, Stellar Warfare is a space-set real-time strategy title that marries classic RTS base construction with deep tactical fleet combat. Players design custom ships, manage resources, and lead vast armadas across the cosmos — in both single-player and competitive multiplayer.

    With no pay-to-win mechanics and a commitment to organic growth, the game remains shaped by the hands of its community.


    Join the Fleet — Your Idea Could Shape the Next Update

    The doors are open right now — whether you’re a seasoned commander or curious newcomer, your input has a place:

    Your next strategy, your feedback, your suggestion — it all counts. The stars are waiting.


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  • Support the Adventure: Revenge of the Firstborn Launches Official Patreon

    Support the Adventure: Revenge of the Firstborn Launches Official Patreon

    The world of tactical RPGs just got a little more crowded—and a lot more interesting. Sawtooth Games has officially launched the Patreon for their highly anticipated project, Revenge of the Firstborn.

    Following the successful release of their Steam demo last month, the studio is inviting fans to go behind the curtain and help shape the future of this 3.5 SRD-inspired epic.

    What is Revenge of the Firstborn?

    For those who missed the announcement, Revenge of the Firstborn is a story-rich, tactical turn-based RPG that wears its tabletop inspirations on its sleeve. Built on the classic 3.5 SRD ruleset, it offers the kind of mechanical depth that modern “streamlined” RPGs often skip.

    Key features include:

    Deep Customisation: Build a 6-person party from 11 classes, 7 races, and over 150 feats.

    Tactical Verticality: Use the “third dimension” to your advantage—angle lightning bolts over allies or use the environment to trap enemies.

    Classic Complexity: Full implementation of grappling, tripping, and 250+ spells.

    Two Ways to Play: An epic story campaign with world-shaking choices or a procedural roguelike mode for endless dungeon crawling.

    Why Join the Patreon?

    Indie development is a marathon, and Sawtooth Games is looking to the community to help cross the finish line. By joining the official Patreon, supporters gain access to:

    Behind-the-Scenes Updates: Regular devlogs detailing the creation of monsters, lore, and mechanics.

    Exclusive Content: Early looks at new areas, character art, and soundtrack previews.

    Community Influence: Direct insight into the creative process and the ability to follow the game’s journey toward a full release.

    “The newly launched Patreon offers supporters access to behind-the-scenes development updates, exclusive content, and additional insight into the creative process shaping the world of Revenge of the Firstborn.” — Sawtooth Games Press Release.

    Play the Demo Today

    If you want to see what all the fuss is about before pledging, the Revenge of the Firstborn demo is currently available on Steam. It features a standalone story involving the Lorekeepers, a hidden society on the hunt for a vampire guarding forbidden secrets. It’s a perfect slice of the game’s tactical combat and dungeon-crawling atmosphere.

    Whether you’re a veteran of the 3.5 era or a newcomer looking for a meaty CRPG to sink your teeth into, Revenge of the Firstborn is definitely one to watch in 2026.

    Will you be supporting the development, or are you waiting for the full release? Let us know in the comments!

    Find out more here – https://s.team/a/3429270

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