Dragon Commander coming in early 2013 - here are five insane things you should know about it
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A talking skeleton gets angry if you dump your wife for a political marriage to a dwarf princess.
He's the Undead Councilor, and he's quite conservative. Before going off to battle, there's some role-playing to do. You can visit rooms in your palace to talk to advisers such as the rude skull man above, your wife, and sometimes foreign diplomats -- like the dwarven fellow who used his daughter as a bargaining chip. The dialog options you choose will change their attitude toward you, and unlock cards to use in battle and for overall strategic boosts.
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Tyler grew up in Silicon Valley during the '80s and '90s, playing games like Zork and Arkanoid on early PCs. He was later captivated by Myst, SimCity, Civilization, Command & Conquer, all the shooters they call "boomer shooters" now, and PS1 classic Bushido Blade (that's right: he had Bleem!). Tyler joined PC Gamer in 2011, and today he's focused on the site's news coverage. His hobbies include amateur boxing and adding to his 1,200-plus hours in Rocket League.