FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What Lands Are These? — About The Saga Forge
The Saga Forge is an AI-powered solo campaign system for Viking miniature wargaming. The Saga Forge draws from the Icelandic Sagas, the Eddas, and the world of Beowulf to deliver a narrative campaign experience you can play entirely on your own, at your own pace.
Do I Need to Know How to Play Wargames First?
Not at all. The Saga Forge is designed to be beginner friendly. If you've never played a tabletop wargame before, the rulebook will walk you through everything you need. Download it free under Resources or in your dashboard and give it a read — most players are ready to start their first scenario within an hour.
What Miniatures Do I Need?
Whatever you've got. The Saga Forge works with any Viking-era miniatures regardless of scale, so your existing collection is already good to go. 28mm is the most common scale for wargaming and there are excellent Viking ranges available from manufacturers like Gripping Beast, Foundry, Victrix and Footsore Miniatures — but you are absolutely not required to use any specific brand.
Don't have miniatures yet, or not ready to invest in them? No problem. Tokens, paper standups, and even LEGO minifigures work perfectly well. The game lives in the narrative and the mechanics — what's on the table is up to you.
What Else Do I Need to Play?
Beyond your miniatures or stand-ins, you'll need:
A handful of D10s (ten-sided dice) — these are inexpensive and available at any game shop or online. A measuring tape or ruler for movement and range. That's it for the essentials.
Terrain and a battle mat add atmosphere and are worth having eventually, but don't let the lack of them stop you from starting. Pieces of cut felt or construction paper make excellent improvised terrain features — a patch of brown felt is a hill, a strip of blue is a river, a crumpled piece of green is a forest. Wargamers have been doing this for decades and it works fine.
How Does the The Saga Forge Work?
The Saga Forge runs the campaign through your Saga Forge dashboard — that's your main interface for everything. Before each scenario you'll receive mission briefings, story events, and campaign developments drawn from saga tradition. After your battle you report your results through the dashboard and the Saga Master responds with consequences, narrative developments, and your next scenario setup.
You'll also receive occasional emails with reminders and direct links back to your dashboard so you never lose your place in the campaign.
Do I Play in Real Time Against an "AI"?
No — and that's by design. The Saga Forge is built for solo players who don't have the time or a regular opponent for real-time games. You play your scenarios on your own schedule against the scenario rules, then report your results. The Saga Forge handles the narrative, the campaign consequences, and what comes next. Play a scenario on a Tuesday night, report results on Thursday morning — the campaign waits for you.
What Sources Is the Campaign Based On?
The Saga Forge draws exclusively from authentic Norse source material — the Icelandic Sagas, the Eddas, and the world of Beowulf. This is not generic fantasy Vikings. The scenarios, events, and narrative threads are rooted in the stories the Norse actually told about themselves and their firmly held beliefs. If you have any interest in Viking history and mythology, you'll find the campaign feels grounded in something real.
The Fire of the World — What is "World Heat"?
World Heat measures how unstable and dangerous the world around your Jarl has become. It rises and falls based on your battle outcomes and the choices you make after each fight.
A decisive victory followed by a diplomatic resolution cools the world down — the land remembers peace. But lose a battle and retaliate with a raid, and you're pouring fuel on the fire. Even a partial victory can raise World Heat if your Jarl refuses to back down afterward.
High World Heat means higher stakes, more dangerous scenarios, and a world increasingly on edge. Every decision your Jarl makes has consequences that ripple forward through the campaign.
The Weight of a Name — What is "Dómr"?
Dómr measures your Jarl's reputation and renown — the legend being built one battle at a time.
Win gloriously, make bold choices, and complete your secondary objectives and your Jarl's name will grow. Even a cautious victory earns modest renown. But lose a battle and flee, and the skalds forget you were there.
One important note: boldness is always remembered. Even in defeat, a courageous last stand won't cost your Jarl their reputation — a bold choice in a losing battle can offset the Dómr penalty entirely.
As your Dómr rises, warriors flock to your banner:
- Every 20 Dómr earned unlocks +1 Huscarl (elite bodyguard), up to 10
- 20 Dómr — your 3rd Companion joins the warband
- 40 Dómr — 4th Companion
- 100 Dómr — 5th Companion
- 200 Dómr — 6th Companion
Hit those milestones and watch your warband grow into something the skalds will actually sing about.
How Long Does a Campaign Last?
As long as you want it to. The Free Trial gives you two full scenarios to experience the system. Upgrade to Pro and your campaign is unlimited — no cap on scenarios, no forced ending. Your Jarl's saga ends when you decide it ends.
Can I Run Multiple Jarls or Campaigns?
Premium players can run unlimited campaigns, so yes — you can have multiple Jarls with their own separate stories running simultaneously if you want.
Two Paths to the Saga — Free Trial vs Premium
The Free Trial lets you build your Jarl and lead your warband through two full scenarios with the AI Saga Master — no payment required. This is a real campaign, full rules, not a stripped-down demo.
When your two scenarios are complete, you can upgrade to Saga Forge Premium for a single one-time payment of $34.99. No subscription. No monthly fees. Yours forever. Pro unlocks unlimited campaigns and unlimited scenarios so your saga never has to end.
Your Jarl Remembers — Campaign Carryover
When you upgrade from the Free Trial to Premium, nothing is lost. Your Jarl, your warband roster, your campaign history, your Dómr, your World Heat — all of it carries over seamlessly into your Premium campaign. You pick up exactly where you left off.
The Command Hall — Your Dashboard
Your Saga Forge dashboard is where your campaign lives between battles. Log in to track your warband roster, review your campaign history, check your Dómr milestones, and see what your AI Saga Master has in store for you next.
Free Trial and Premium players both have full dashboard access. Find it at the top of the site under My Campaign, or log in directly at [dashboard].
The Mead Hall is Open — Community
The Saga Forge community lives on Discord and Facebook. Share your campaign stories, post your battle reports, show off your warband, and connect with other Jarls writing their own sagas.
Join the Discord — [Discord]
Join the Facebook Group — [Facebook]
Both are free and a good place to ask questions if you're just getting started.
Still Have Questions?
We're here. Reach out at [Contact Us] and we'll get back to you before the ravens return.