posted 04 October 2004 08:44 PM EDT (US)
The tyrant Nibelungen who steals the magical Rhinegold from the Rhinedaughters. He forces his brother Mime to forge the magical ring from it.
The brother of Alberich. Although he is afraid of his brutal brother do not judge him to swift as a poor character. Mime is the best blacksmith in Nibelheim
The lord of the gods. Wotan walkes a lot among the mortals in different shapes. One well known shape is as a giant wolf. He has felt the growing powers of the Titans and is afraid that they will revolt one day.
The servant of Wotan or as Alberich calls him : the slave of Wotan.
because Wotan has forbidden Loge to change ever again into his elemental form without permission. Loge dreams of the day he can change into his fireform and scorge the earth again. Loge is a trickster and a clever mind..
The oldest of all Titans.Because of his long live he loses his interest in the world around him more and more each day. He and his brother Fasolt are the rulers of all Titans and the fathers of the giants
The titans where always oppressed by the gods but Fasolt was the first who's mind was set to get freedom for the Titans. Although the time had not yet been come to confront the gods He and the other Titans had gained much strenght over the past ages.
If you like to see/read more about some of the other characters please go to the
- 8 playable and 10 full cinematic scenarios
- Playable scenarios have mixed styles: rpg, ff, b&d
- Playable scenarios contain many cinematic parts
- Some cinematics are very detailed some are to tell the story
- Maps are very detailed and have personalized location features (some of you call this eyecandy I just call it detailed)
- Rpg scenarios contain *"simple" puzzles and *"simple" interaction (like bying stuff, choosing turning points, talk, etc.
*At least: In my point of view they are simple - Some scenarios contain weather conditions
- The sound/dialoque tracks are based on Leitmotifs just as the original opera.
- A nice story line. Links to the next parts of this tale (The valkyries, Siegfried and the twillight of the gods) are embedded in the storyline.
- For the techlovers amongst you: Campaign contains some nice trigger work
(I lost count on how many but who cares...) - In some scenarios the player can use the Rings shapeshifting power.
- 18 custom made overlay images.
- Well a lot more of stuff which you have find out yourself.
- Playable scenarios have mixed styles: rpg, ff, b&d
Here are some short discriptions of the misc scenarios. The indication of the difficulty level is based on the comments of the Playtesters. Some found the games hard some easy so it is really depending on your own skills and how concentrated you play...so just see them as they are.... just as indications ! I have tried as good as possible to make a nice mix so that there will be something for everyone in the campaign ( New guys and more expereinced guys).
- Scen1: Full cinematic
- Scen2: Simple introduction Rpg with average difficulty level
- Scen3: Full cinematic
- Scen4: Skipable instruction cinematic
- Scen5: Begins as simple Rpg/FF and ends in B&D style. Average difficulty level
- Scen6: Full cinematic
- Scen7: Basic B&D game with average difficulty level
- Scen8: Begins with a simple Rpg/FF and ends in B&D style. Average difficulty level
- Scen9: skipable instruction cinematic
- Scen10: Full cinematic
- Scen11: Starts with a simple FF style and ends in a simple Rpg/Puzzle. Average difficulty level.
- Scen12: Full long cinematic
- Scen13: More complex Rpg. Higher difficulty level
- Scen14: Full cinematic
- Scen14: Basic B&D game with average difficulty level
- Scen16: Full cinematic
- Scen17: Basic B&D game with higher difficulty level
- Scen18: Full cinematic
- Scen2: Simple introduction Rpg with average difficulty level
To view some preview screenshots please go to the Vandhaals Aom screenshots pages:
Info and images on/of the main characters and special made artwork Screenshots can be found in the Aom artwork sector of The vandhaal website:
You can download a little Media player movie version from the cinematic called:
Download the CRAPPY version. Low quality +/-15 mb zipped files
Download the NORMAL version. A bit better quality +/- 36 mb zipped files.
The Rhine Gold is based on the first Opera in the Ring of the Nibelungen cyclus by Richard Wagner
Wagners Ring of the Nibelungen cyclus consist out of 4 operas.Besides great music, you all will probably know The Ride of the valkyries, the story is an interesting mix of heroes/ magic/ battle/death/deceipt.Wagners Operas are based upon the old tale of Das Nibelungen Lied (German, Low Lands and Norse myths)
The 4 operas are called:
(1) The Rhine Gold (current campaign project)
(2) The Valkyrie (possible next project..who kowns...)
(3) Siegfried (possible next project ..who knows..)
(4) Twillight of the gods (possible next projects..who knows)
Act 2: The Valkyrie
Act 3: Siegfried
Act 4: Twillight of the Gods
If you like to read a short description of the other 3 parts of this tale, please
I like to thank all the playtesters again for their work.
Some things in advance:
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BEST REGARDS,
THE VANDHAAL
El Vandhaal tiene gusto de las mujeres atractivas que usan los talones altos y las medias cosidas | Le Vandhaal qui aime les femmes qui portent des talons hauts et bas cousus.
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Anyway give me a day or two as you know I like to write quite detailed feedback. 
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