Exclusive reveal of Tryst’s Zali race
Sep 7 2012
Tryst isn’t about a rendezvous amid red satin and scented candles Reading about it makes me loll my head like a flummoxed dog. Aside from the odd name, I wonder if it’s really trying to invade StarCraft territory, or if that’s only an illusion cast by its aesthetic. It’s definitely a look-a-like, but at least one impression indicates that it’s a faster game, where MOBA-style challenges mesh with resource management and base building.
Also, like many older RTSes, there are only two sides to the war. It’s humans vs. the Zali, a race of super-evolved robot miners who, at some point, stormed out of the humanity fan club. We were offered the opportunity to reveal a briefing on the Zali race, and I thought it would be a good way to learn more about how Tryst will test our tactical brains in its own way.
Tryst’s Ethos system splits the Zali’s war plan into three paths. Choose the Path of Silence for stealth and mobility upgrades, the Path of Strife for direct attacks, or the Path of Preservation for a defensive approach. The paths aren’t exclusive — different units can be directed differently. Zali units’ mechanical parts also allow them to merge with each other to become more powerful, or morph into defensive structures. That could be an interesting way to make sudden tactical shifts, such as by transforming an offensive force into a fortified base on the fly.Below are the Zali’s attributes according to BlueGiant:
