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A Tactical Civil War Card Battler

Divided Lines is a high-stakes tactical card game that places you in the war rooms of the American Civil War. Unlike traditional card battlers, Divided Lines focuses on the weight of command: managing logistics, mastering terrain, and maintaining the fragile psychological state of your men.


STRATEGIC FEATURES

HOLD THE FRONT

Across five distinct lanes of combat, you must deploy infantry brigades, cavalry divisions, naval and heavy artillery. Every unit is historically inspired, from the iron-willed 20th Maine to the terrifying Missouri Bushwhackers. Use your Support Points (SP) wisely—every move, every volley, and every forced march carries a cost.

MORALE IS THE ULTIMATE WEAPON

In Divided Lines, health is only half the battle. A unit's Morale is its lifeblood. Under heavy shelling or a flanking cavalry charge, even the strongest unit can become Shaken. If their spirit breaks, they will Route, abandoning their position and potentially triggering a panic that shatters your entire front line.

COMMAND THE THEATER

  • Dynamic AI Tactics: Face off against a sophisticated AI that reacts to your placements, targets your support units, and utilizes legendary commanders like Grant and Lee.
  • Terrain Mastery: Seize the High Ground for defensive bonuses, use Sunken Roads for cover, or ambush your enemy from Dense Woods.
  • A Living Ledger: Experience a "War Room" aesthetic featuring premium typography, hand-drawn unit art, and unique disintegration effects for casualties.

A HAUNTING CAMPAIGN

Advance through a persistent campaign where every victory grants new Spoils of War. Navigate a dynamic map, handle telegraph incidents that change the rules of engagement, and uncover the Nightmare—a supernatural expansion where the dead rise again.


GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW

  • Strategic Lane Combat: Manage Vanguard and Support slots across five unique lanes.
  • Authentic Unit Abilities: Master traits like Entrenchment, Sabotage, Charge, and Ranged.
  • Immersive Atmosphere: A curated "Ledger & Ink" visual style with historically accurate aesthetics.
  • Challenging Skirmish Mode: Test your mettle in randomized battles with varying weather and terrain.

Will you rewrite history, or will your lines be the next to break?

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