Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard

About

Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard combines role-playing with real-time strategy. You build bases, manage resources, and lead battles in a D&D world shaped by the creator of the Eberron setting. Gameplay alternates between constructing outposts and directing squads in fast-paced combat. Choices influence the story and how you scale your forces, blending resource management with tactical fighting. The game’s strength lies in its narrative depth and strategic complexity. Originally launched in 2005, the re-release updates it for modern systems with resolution support and performance tweaks. Though its mechanics feel dated compared to newer titles, the setting and writing earn it a loyal following. Community threads highlight its ambitious design and the satisfaction of planning successful offensives. A bold experiment in merging RPG and RTS, it appeals to fans of deep storytelling and structured chaos.

Storyline

In the world of Eberron, the dragon Siberys was shattered by her brother Khyber in an ancient war, and her remains formed a ring encircling the world. The largest fragment, the Heart of Siberys, fell to the continent of Xen'drik, creating a storm-swept mountain range and giving rise to the Lizardfolk. Now three factions converge on the Heart to claim its power: the Order of the Flame, a holy military order seeking to harness it for good; the Umbragen, dark elves who wish to drain it and unlock the secrets of their sunken city; and the Lizardfolk, native guardians who have protected it for centuries.