Defend the Rook

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1. Defend the Rook
   25 Jan 2023Developer post

   v1.18

   Font size increases supporting steam deck

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2. Defend the Rook
   08 Dec 2022Developer post

   v1.17 with XBOX controller support

   - Fixed Achievement: Not even close - Fixed Achievement: Spellslinger - Crossbow training overrides Earthquake strike - Ranger-Danger attacks gem cannon, it survives, thus Ranger gets additional attack. Wizzy finishes said cannon (for the defeat buff), and now Ranger is still lit

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3. Defend the Rook
   04 Oct 2022Developer post

   Minor Patch 1.16 - UI Tweaks and bugs

   Vampiric Sorcerers will no longer attack if stunned. Acquire Target will no longer hit friendly units

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4. Defend the Rook
   22 Apr 2022Developer post

   Minor Fix

   Minor patch rectifying the white background in zone 5

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5. Defend the Rook
   19 Apr 2022Developer post

   V1.15

   Provisional Xbox controller support Fixed occasional crash on end turn

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6. Defend the Rook
   30 Jan 2022Developer post

   v1.14 Stability patch

   Minor UI and stability improvements

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7. Defend the Rook
   14 Dec 2021Developer post

   Experienced Mode update

   Hi everyone, Many of you asked us to add more challenge to Defend the Rook, so we've been working on the Experienced Mode - available now! When you next start a run you will be asked to turn on this mode. It will change all the battles difficulty and adjust the shops and drop rat

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8. Defend the Rook
   24 Nov 2021Developer post

   Patch v1.12

   Changes: Magister Hunter no longer damages on spawn round Translation and ability description tweaks Bug fixes: My Money bags acheivement Banshee wont damage allies Ascensions unlocking early Ocassional units overlapping spawns with large units Frostbolt tower wont slow elites or

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9. Defend the Rook
   04 Nov 2021Developer post

   v1.11

   End turn performance improvements Trap upgrade wording clarifications Frostbolt no longer affects allies when combined with other upgrades Possessed Soul clone wont revive with more than 1 HP Several translation corrections Vampiric Sorcerer threat correction Intro cutscene no lo

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10. Defend the Rook
    01 Nov 2021Developer post

    v1.10

    Invigorate and Fadeaway fixed Swallow Cut fixed Earthquake spell fixed. Cloud sync rectified. External monitor refresh full screen switching fixed. Granting heal instead of revive in loot fixed. Hero upgrades wording clarified. Magister Hunter spawning more than once fixed. Frees

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11. Defend the Rook
    29 Oct 2021Developer post

    v1.09

    Boss Unit portrait images clearer. Swallow Cut only applies to enemies. Sitting Duck wont trigger off Proximity Mines.

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12. Defend the Rook
    28 Oct 2021Developer post

    v1.08

    Elven Commander stat adjustment Boom Barrel buff Some upgrade nerfs Lightning tower stat adjustment UI Improvements Stability Improvements Rook Mulitfire fixed Retaliate fixed

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13. Defend the Rook
    27 Oct 2021Developer post

    v1.07b

    Blurry images at higher resolutions made crisp Death Speaker no longer triggers Bitter Revenge Flintlock Repeater now targets the closest unit Resolution selection improved More translations improved

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14. Defend the Rook
    27 Oct 2021Developer post

    v1.07

    Anemone Leech fixed. Sorceress Phasing fixed. Cancel hotkey now is C Minor UI improvements Minor translation corrections

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15. Defend the Rook
    26 Oct 2021Developer post

    v1.06

    Fixed combat log Fixed some achievements completing too soon Fungal Rook no longer has blocked tiles

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16. 
    26 Oct 2021Developer post

    Defend the Rook - Out Now!

    Hi everyone, We are super excited to launch Defend the Rook after months and months of hard work! 🎉 Thank you for playing our demo and for your precious feedback throughout the development! We hope you will have fun! And if you enjoy our game and wish to support us, you can grab

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17. 
    25 Oct 2021Developer post

    ♟️ Defend the Rook Live Stream

    Hi everyone, Defend the Rook will launch on October 26th - but in the meantime, you can watch our live stream to discover more about the gameplay! Features: - Deploy your heroes to outsmart the enemy! - Build and upgrade your towers to survive the onslaught! - Place traps and bar

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18. 
    23 Oct 2021Developer post

    ♟️ Defend the Rook Live Stream

    Hi everyone, Defend the Rook will launch on October 26th - but in the meantime, you can watch our live stream to discover more about the gameplay! Features: - Deploy your heroes to outsmart the enemy! - Build and upgrade your towers to survive the onslaught! - Place traps and bar

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19. Defend the Rook
    07 Oct 2021Developer post

    Defend the Rook will launch on October 26th!

    Hi everyone, We are very excited to announce Defend the Rook will be available on October 26th! Check out the official trailer: Key Features: Deploy your heroes to outsmart the enemy Build and upgrade your towers to survive the onslaught Place traps and barricades to defend your

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20. 
    30 Aug 2021Developer post

    Goblinz Publishing announcements @Gamescom 2021

    Hi everyone, We are so glad to finally be able to share the new announcements we made at Gamescom with you all! Here is a recap of them all. New reveal trailer: Sandwalkers Wishlist now: New reveal trailer: Oaken Wishlist now: New gameplay trailer: Diluvian Winds Wishlist now: Ne

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