Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising

Perpetual Accused of Fraud, Breach of Contract Following Gods & Heroes Cancellation - Ten Ton Hammer

Cody Bye — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:35:23 -0500

Kohnke v. Perpetual - The Opening Round

EBGames Still Taking Pre-Orders for Canceled Game - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:25:57 -0400

It's okay. Who cares that they're screwing consumers and generating ill will? No big deal, right?

The consumerist is reporting that as of October 16th, EBGames is still actively taking pre-orders for Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising despite the fact that the game has been officially canceled for over a week.

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Gods And Heroes Cancelled - Ten Ton Hammer

Darkgolem — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:09:16 -0400

Gods and Heroes is Ended

Gods and Heroes is ended by Perpetual Entertainment as the company refocuses. No further plans for the game announced.

(Posted on behalf of Perpetual co-founder and executive producer of
G&H, Chris McKibbin)

Loyal and faithful community members and Beta testers,
thank you for
your support help, and understanding during the Gods & Heroes:
Rome Rising
development process.

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Larvae in History - Ten Ton Hammer

Charabis — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:26:50 -0400

Larvae in History
By Charabis

Come join me as I take a look at the Larvae. See what these malevolent spirits were really like, and how people dealt with them in the old days :)

So fearsome were these spirits, that the feast of the Lemures, also known as the Lemuria, was held. On May 9, 11, and 13 in the Julian calendar, they would attempt to exorcise these malevolent spirits from their homes.

Read the full article here!

Gods and Heroes Update: Official Comment from Perpetual, G&H Cancelled - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:57:37 -0400

That's all, folks.

Chris McKibben has the official comment on Gods and Heroes, and it looks like the game is definitely shutting down.

Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears...

Loyal and faithful community members and Beta testers, thank you for your support, help, and understanding during the Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising development process.

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Foes of Rome: Gods and Heroes and the Competition - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 09:17:18 -0400

Tough choices for Roman fans.

Coming up this next winter there are lot of new MMORPGs
bringing competition for Gods and Heroes. Darkgolem tells us his views
on the matter with this new editorial, Foes of Rome!

There are several new games, asides from Gods and Heroes, which
are going to be filling (or are filling now) the online role playing
game “niche” over the next year or so.

Read on at Ten Ton Hammer's G&H site.

G&H God Focus: Mars, Father of Rome - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:36:51 -0400

Sure, but what about their mother? They always forget their poor mother! No respect!

Mars was considered father of the Roman people, progenitor of Romulus.
Read all about this complex deity of the Roman people with Darkgolem's
newest guide!

On Palatine Hill the temple of Mars stood, originally it was
the residence of the pre-republic kings of Rome. His tokens of the
shield and spear were kept here, and were considered sacred.

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G&H: Beta Journal Roundup, Part 2 - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:52:42 -0400

If you didn't ask for it, you can have it anyway. You're that lucky!

You asked for it, and here it is! The second part of our Gods and Heroes beta journal roundup, covering volume four through volume eight, the last one published.

The tester was so impressed, they had a hard time fighting back, but did admit it was worth dying to see.

Read the summaries at Ten Ton Hammer's G&H site.

G&H: Beta Journal Roundup, Part 1 - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:10:33 -0400

I wouldn't say lazy... more like work-averse.

Ever wonder just what was in all those Gods and Heroes beta journals Perpetual released, but were too lazy to look for yourself? Well there's no need to fear! Here at Ten Ton Hammer, we've made it easy by rounding up the best the journals have to offer, and bringing it to you!

In this journal, the tester let us know how much they hated
playing caster classes. Fortunately for us, they did decide to try one,
and seemed to love it, all thanks to the minions. As they put it "...The

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G&H: Tribes of Rome - Guide to Building a Successful Tribe - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:44:11 -0400

There's only one way I know how to build a tribe from scratch, and it's not guide-appropriate (not at this site, anyway)...

Want to have the acclaim of building a successful Tribe in the upcoming Gods and Heroes? Find out how with Darkgolem's new guide on how to do so, Tribes of Rome!

Your new tribe members will follow the lead of this core. If
they make jokes, then jokers will stay and make similar jokes, while
those who don't fool around will leave your tribe, or be uncomfortable.

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G&H: Guide to Roman Quotes, Sayings and Proverbs - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:15:04 -0400

Caveat emptor.

Always wondered what the Romans said and thought? Find out by reading some of the more famous things they've said with Darkgolem's new guide to Roman Sayings, Quotes and Proverbs!

"Veni, vidi, vici." - "I came, I saw, I conquered" Gaius Julius
Caesar

Read the guide at Ten Ton Hammer's G&H site.

Weekly Exclusive Gods and Heroes Screenshot 9/28 - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:12:39 -0400

Dance party!

This week's screenshot shows dancing Roman citizens in front a beautiful cityscape!

See for yourself at Ten Ton Hammer's G&H site.

G&H: Guide to Pick-Up Groups (PUGs) - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:11:10 -0400

Tip #1: PUGs are your last resort. Avoid them like the plague.

Here's the latest of Charabis's etiquette guides, covering that most-hated of all MMOG things, the Pick-Up Group! Join him as he takes a look at how not to become hated.

...It's all too common for someone to just grab everyone they
can get to fill out their group, without first figuring out how they
fit. This random assembly consistently leads to groups that will wind up
completely frustrated, and often bickering amongst themselves even while
the enemy pounds on their heads...

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Roleplaying in Gods and Heroes - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:19:44 -0400

There she is, in her natural habitat! Shhh...

Charabis is taking a look at the possible future of the endangered roleplayer, and whether Gods and Heroes will be able to provide a safe haven for these rapidly disappearing creatures.

Some time ago, we tracked the elusive and endangered
Roleplayer. This creative creature was in danger of extinction, and
conservation efforts are ongoing. With this in mind, we began to examine
whether the world of Gods and Heroes could mean the salvation of this
species.

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G&H: Juno, Queen of the Gods - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:28:44 -0400

Juno, Hera, potato, potato. Hm. That's more effective when spoken.

Darkgolem brings another in-depth look at one of the Gods and Goddesses of Perpetual Entertainment's Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising. Find out about the aspects, symbols and mythology of Juno, Queen of the Gods!

"When Hercules was birthed, Hera sent snakes to kill the Hercules in his crib, though Hercules strangled his attackers. "

Click here to read all about it!

Gods and Heroes Launch Gets Pushed, Team Downsized - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:59:09 -0400

The question: Is it a death knell or the game's saving grace?

WarCry has the breaking news that Perpetual's upcoming game Gods and Heroes has had it's launch date pushed back and part of its team downsized, citing lack of polish as one of the reasons.

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Exclusive Interview with Gods and Heroes Lead Designer - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:10:32 -0400

Yoink!

Ten Ton Hammer managed to snag you an exclusive interview with the Lead Systems Designer for Gods and Heroes, Travis George!

"We've talked about that a lot. We actually have minions in the
game that can rez right now, but right now there's..."

Go and get it at Ten Ton Hammer's G&H site.

Weekly Exclusive Gods and Heroes Screenshot! - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:01:50 -0400

Yes, that does appear to be a giant. It's the size that gives them away, you know.

This week's Exclusive Gods and Heroes Screenshot appears to be giants in battle with several Roman warriors!

See it right here at Ten Ton Hammer's G&H site.

G&H: Guide to Guild Etiquette - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:45:37 -0400

If you've been kicked out of LOTS of guilds, you might be beyond helping.

Have you ever been in a guild and been kicked out? Have you
ever dealt with people in a guild that just made you want to tear
your hair out? Have your guild experiences been farther from perfect
than you would have liked? Well now's your chance to see if you
were doing something wrong! Regardless of your reasons, you're
still not going to want to miss our Gods and Heroes Guide to Guild Etiquette!

Since guilds fulfill gaming and social needs for their

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G&H: Minion Combination Guide - Ten Ton Hammer

Aelryn — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:10:00 -0400

Funnest: It's a word because I say it is, and there is no dissent here. All is at peace under my iron fist.

The funnest part of Gods and Heroes is their unique squad combat system. Picking the right minion combination can be key to a successful adventure, so find out the best way to choose your minion set-up with Darkgolem's newest guide!

"There appear to be 4 types of minions, from what information I
can find. These are: Infantry, Skirmishers, Spellcaster (magus) and
Spellcaster (healer)."

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