Soul of the Empire

soul empire player hour asymmetric strategy game life century player perspective romans christians jews coalition outside culture germanic tribe goth amp parthian effort accomplish factionrsquos unique objective asymmetric advantage mechanically soul empire use dicedriven action selection deterministic combat faction effect culturallybase power deck objective point system heighten tension faction thematically soul empire explore tension motivation dominant worldview period rome height itrsquos power overextend face internal division external challenger jews zealously protect spiritual heritage rapidly spread sect chafe thumb increasingly oppressive rome coalition struggle survive beset relentless roman expansion harsh environment confusing belief threaten old way christians find strength weakness victory defeat purpose people persecute mercilesslymdashdescription publisher