YOU CAN GET CAST OF THE SEVEN GODSENDS FOR A SPECIAL PRICE THIS WEEK ONLY.

Kind regards,
MERGE GAMES

If you're running Windows 10, you might have issues launching the game (it essentially doesn't start).

That's because the .exe file in the "steamapps\common\Cast of the Seven Godsends" folder on Win10 is set to run in Compatibility mode by windows, and this is wrong.

So, if you have Windows 10 and the game crashes at launch, just follow this simple guide:

1) Go into the Steam file system folder (you can google everywhere to find his location on your system)

2) Search for "steamapps\Common\Cast of the Seven Godsends" folder

3) Right click on Cast_of_the_seven_godsends.exe file --> Properties

4) Switch to "Compatibility" tab

5) Uncheck the "Run in compatibily mode" flag and press OK.

It should work now.

Don't forget to open a thread in the hub if you still have problems.

Thank you so much and enjoy the game!

Best Regards,
RTS

We have included a bunch of new updates including:

• Improved graphical assets
  
• Tighter collision system
  
• Better jump input system
  
• 1080 option (makes the games more enjoyable

Cast of the Seven Godsends will be on show at the UK's biggest video game show, EGX. Running from September 24 thru 27 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England.

Tickets are selling out very quickly but there are some still available (Saturday's sold out). Make sure you've got yours by heading over to the EGX Website[www.egx.net]. We look forward to seeing you there.

Hellooo CotSG fans !!

We'll spend the whole august working on the 1080p version. Here's just a first early preview of the work in progress. As you can see, you will have more room to play and there will be a bunch of changes in the gameplay too.

Stay tuned and enjoy holidays :)

EDIT:

Here's another update just to show you that we're also working on some changes in graphics.
We're adding a lot of details, look at the trees (although is still a wip) :)

[i.imgur.com][i.imgur.com][i.imgur.com]Kudos!

RTS

Hi players!

Seems you're having great fun with the game, so we'd like to reveal you some secrets about it.

If you're stuck, well, this should help you a little :)

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BASIC FEATURES
Knife: the fastest and weakest weapon, does little damage and requires accuracy on shooting. Goes straight, you can shot this weapon up to four times in a row.
Mace: makes an upward curve. Average speed and damage. Works beautifully with flying monsters or every enemy which needs to be hitted on the head. Up to three shots in a row.
Spinning blade: makes a circle around you, then goes straight. Useful when you're surrounded. Up to four shots in a row.
Sword: very short range, average speed, low fire rating, but maximum damage, and, most importantly, destroys the enemy bullets. Do not underestimate the power of this weapon.
Hammer: makes a downward curve. Good damage but average range and speed. Up to four shots in a row.
ADVANCED FEATURES are tied to the armor you're carrying on - we'll back on this later.



The Fire Armor protects you from natural fire. That means you can pass through the flame rows in level 1 or the flames in level 3 without getting damage - although the armor doesn't protect you from enemy fire bullets, of course. This armor is also very powerful against ice monsters, but it takes more time to kill the fire monsters. Some weapons are able to catch enemies on fire, making them burning, causing them further damage.
The Ice Armor works in the same manner, it stops you from sliding on the ice and works terribly well against fire monsters, but it will take more time to kill the ice monsters. Most important of all, this armor can freeze enemies for a short time if you're equipped with knife.
The Plague Armor is slow but lethal like a plague. Lets you crawl quickly by pushing down-forward, that's useful to advance with less chances to be hitted frontally. This armor boasts some of the most powerful weapons of all, like the chasing bees or the demonic arm (which lets you run while shooting). This armor can also poison enemies, making them slow and unoffensive for a short time, and can make them bleeding, causing them further damage.
The Earth Armor is the most difficult one to use. It's the slowest but has the highest endurance. Its main feature is the vine: pushing up and jump at same time, you can throw a rope that grabs the nearest upper platform and lets you climb up. The rope can't hurt enemies and you can throw it only while you're lying on the ground. But it's incredibly useful in some sections, like in level 4, where you can use it to shortcut the path very quickly. This armors got also a parachute: if you press jump while falling, you will glide, that's useful for instance to attack enemies that are lying on the ground.
The Wind Armor is the fastest and less offensive armor, it's a good choice if you want to have a speedrun. You'll be able to fly (if you're carrying the mace) and you can use it to perform quick progress on your way. The armor also protects you from wind, so you won't be pushed back by the blizzard in level 3. If you got the spinning blade, try the hurricane spell, which will wipe out all the small foes and enemy bullets from the screen.
The Lightning Armor was designed to be very aggressive and it's fast and powerful like electricity. This armor will improve your jump. The electric bats will produce a spark that will chase enemies when they will hit one of them. The lightning dragon is very very effective. Indeed one of the best armors overall.
The Black Armor : ???
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How to beat Red Taurus
Yes, he blocks everything (except some magic spells).
You basically have two ways to beat him:
- Hitting him while he's turning back
- Getting close to him and quickly moving backward when he raises the mace

Here's a video that shows you how to do it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUXRgSxFnjE


The Troll
This enemy acts exactly like the Megaman's one with shield and phaser. You can hit him only while he's throwing the rock. You have to find the right time to attack him and avoid the rock - he will die with few hits.

How to beat Mage
Level 1: if you get close to him, he will send you a lightning. So stay away and attack him from distance, or, if you got the sword, get close to him and prepare to run away quickly after your attack. After some hits, he will go in a sort of trance and will start to raise skeletons: this is the perfect moment to blast him. Watch out from skulls and lightnings he's throwing, and keep blasting him from the ground. Repeat the process until he dies. Remember: he cannot be poisoned.

How to beat Fangster (Level 1 Boss)
You must hit him in the head. That will be easier if you're carrying the mace, otherwise you can jump and shoot by the floating platforms. When he's going to charge you, just run to the left edge on the screen to avoid his attack, or alternatively you can jump him from the floating platforms while he's running forward to you, but be sure to climb down the platforms quickly after you jumped, otherwise he could hurt you while he's getting back. Remember: ice weapons are particularly effective against him.

How to beat Antirad (Level 2 Mid Boss)
This recurring character is really annoying. You will meet him for the first time in level 2, on the top of the mill in the swamp. This first fight is clearly inspired by Megaman's boss fights. Keep in mind that he will try to jump to avoid your shots, so the best way to fight him is to constantly run away and shooting him using every fraction of time you can find, making sure that he will clash in your bullets meanwhile he's chasing you. It's a good idea to climb on the statue then jump forward while shooting down, for example. If you have the sword, remember that you can block his bullets, and this makes a great difference because you will have enough time to attack him closely then run away.
In level 4 and 6 things will be more complicated. He will be faster and more lethal, but remember that the key to win rest the same: run away and ambush him.

How to beat Dragon Rider (Level 4 boss)
This is one of the hardest game bosses for sure. It will take a while to understand his patterns. Basically, he follows this schema:

- Throws 3 way fireballs
- Flies offscreen then charges
- Throws 3 way fireballs
- Spits big flame

And so on. When the fight begins, just stay on the left side and keep avoiding fireballs. When he's flying off to the left, run to the right side of the screen. The "back and charge" attack works like this: he takes note of your position, flies away, then he charges back to the position he took note before. So, when he's flying away, you have your time to move on and avoid his incoming attack. When he will miss you, you'll have precious seconds to BLAST him as much as you can. He then will start to spit fireballs again: jump on the cubes and go up away to avoid the fireballs, and keep avoiding him when he's spitting the big flame also. Meanwhile, keep shooting to him as much as you can. Repeat the process until he dies.


(TO BE CONTINUED)

Hey Cast of the Seven Godsends fans.

Trading Cards are now available. If you have not purchased the game. Give the demo a try and tell us your thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the game.

We really hope you’re enjoying Cast of the Seven Godsends and now’s your chance to tell us how to make it even better. We’re planning a major update in the coming weeks and want your input. Tell us what you’d like to see more of. Suggest how we can make things less frustrating. Game too hard or too easy? Be sure to put your suggestions in this thread and we’ll do our best to make the best update we can.

The XNA Framework 4.0 Redistribuitable is installed by the game.
The game requires a graphics card that supports at least shader model 3.0,
otherwise you will recieve the error - "Error - No suitable graphics card supported"


Open Window Event Viewer by clicking the Windows Control Panel -> System and Security -> Administrative Tools -> Event Viewer.

Click Windows Registry -> Application on the treeview in the left side.

Search for the line marked as ".NET Runtime" with the red error icon.
Copy the "General" tab message, like this one here[i.imgur.com].
Paste it here or send it to raventravelstudios@gmail.com

Sorry for any inconvenience.


KEYBOARD - You can redefine the keys in the Options section of the game.
Basic input keys are:

• Arrow keys to MOVE
  
• LeftAlt to SHOOT
  
• Spacebar to JUMP

Please note - Some keyboards (such as laptop ones) could cause issues like stopping the game responding to certain keys presses. In this case, try setting alternative keys in Options settings.

GAMEPAD
The game works with an Xbox 360 compatible gamepad. If experiencing issues you don't you can use an emulator software like this one: http://www.jayceooi.com/download-xbox-360-controller-emulator-for-pc-games/

ARCADE CABINET
Map your keys as you want for the Jamma ASD in the Redefine controls section of the Options panel.


If you have a NVidia graphics card, make sure to set "High Performance NVIDIA processor" for this game in the NVidia config panel, otherwise you could experience slowdowns or variable framerate issues.

Some HD Integrated Graphics chipsets may be not enough to run the game properly.

The game does use intense GPU power because of bloom fx and other strong shaders.

If your graphics hardware doesn’t work with the optimal settings, you may experience some slowdowns. In this case, go to the Options section of the game and try to set the Bloom FX to "Mild" or "None", and see if things gets improve.

You can also turn on Antialiasing to improve performance. If you run the game on a fast machine or you use a 144hz screen, the game could exceed the 60fps. In this case you can turn on the 60 FPS Locker to keep the game playable (you may need to configure vsync or gsync in the graphics card configuration panel).


The game is tied to 720p resolution. We are currently working on 1080p version.
If you have a 1080p screen resolution, please consider to set it to 1280x720 so you can run the game in fullscreen avoiding the cropped view.


FULLSCREEN - sets fullscreen on/off

ANTIALIASING - sets antialiasing on/off

BLOOM FX -this is for those who plays on older computers and are experiencing framerate issues. Setting to "Mild" or "None" will improve game speed but reduce background effects.d

60FPS LOCKER - sets the fixed limit of 60fps. Use this if your pc runs the game too fast or you're playing on a 144hz screen.

DIFFICULTY - sets the difficulty level of the game:

• Easy: 5 lives, 7 credits, no black armor, fake ending
  
• Normal: 5 lives, 5 credits, black armor, true ending
  
• Hard: 5 lives, 4 credits, black armor, true ending, ending bonus screen 1
  
• Retrogamer: 5 lives, 3 credits, no lanterns, black armor, true ending, ending bonus screen 1, ending bonus screen 2

LANGUAGE - sets the language of the game

AUDIO - Sets the music and the sound fx and the volume level for each one

REDEFINE CONTROLS - Sets keys or gamepad buttons to shoot and jump





Enjoy the game.
Kudos,
RTS