STEAM PLAYTEST
We're excited to announce that we've been invited to participate in the new playtest feature that Steam is rolling out! No more game keys or signup forms, you can join by simply clicking the 'Request Access' button right on the store page, and the game will be added directly to your steam library. Feel free to spread the word, we're keen to open this up to as many people as possible.
NEW TUTORIALS & BATTLE SEQUENCES
For this latest update we have been focused on helping teach the game to fresh players. This includes developing an entirely new sequence of tutorials, designed to teach the core mechanics of the game in a more streamlined fashion. We have also been making improvements to turn resolution, including an expanded battle sequence that helps make it clearer exactly what is happening during combat.
SYSTEM OVERHAUL
Lots of work being done behind the scenes as well, including a long overdue update of the Moai platform that the game is built on, and an overhaul of the accounts system. Unfortunately, this means you will have to create a new account for the game, as we have reconfigured the back end somewhat. Sorry about that! Please let us know if you have any trouble.
COMING SOON...
Right now, we are working on some significant improvements to the AI opponent, making it a much more challenging opponent in the practice matches. Look for that in the next update!
=== BUILD NOTES: VERSION 0.18.0 ===
- The store now has a shiny new Steam Playtest signup button!
- Entirely new series of tutorials!
- Expanded turn resolution with detailed battle breakdowns.
- Updated the core Moai platform to the current version.
- Overhauled the account system (you'll have to create fresh accounts, sorry about that).
- Added a display name generator prompt to account creation.
- Streamlined region control changes into the movement phase.
- Some new button art and in-game UI polish.
- Added copy and paste to the account creation fields.
- Added support for high DPI Retina displays on Mac.
- AI opponents now have generated names.
- Added colored borders to portrait art to make ownership clearer.
Known Issues:
- In Windows there are scaling and resolution issues on 4k or high DPI monitors.
- Old accounts no longer supported, all players have to create fresh ones.