Dear Citizens of the Suzerainverse,
At Torpor Games, the community is at the heart of everything we do. We're always listening, and your feedback and concerns directly impact our development decisions, including how we prioritize bugs and features for Suzerain and Suzerain: Kingdom of Rizia.
With that in mind, and with help from our moderators, we want to address some of the most common concerns raised by the community since the release of the 3.1 "Sovereign" update, in the spirit of transparency. Here's a short Q&A with Torpor Games' founder, Ata, to help clarify a few things.
A number of Android players have been blocked from playing Suzerain since the 3.1 update was released. Can you explain why that is and what the current situation is?
"We've received reports from the Google Play platform indicating issues related to legacy Android security versions. These are versions that have been phased out and are no longer supported by Android. The presence of these outdated SDKs has negatively impacted our standing with the Play Store.
Following advice from Google Play mentors, we’ve reduced access for users on these older versions to assess the impact. The platform does not expect us to support these versions and even advises against doing so, due to the lack of system coverage and increasing security concerns.
We are currently evaluating the data gathered from this change to determine if access can be restored and will share a final decision based on our findings. Your patience during this assessment period is appreciated."
Some players have experienced issues when booting up the game, with it freezing during the loading screen. What could be causing this, and what’s the current situation?
"We’ve identified specific technical issues affecting a smaller portion of our player base. Our development team is actively investigating these problems and has launched advanced diagnostics to pinpoint their causes.
To assist us, please share your system specifications, describe the issues you've encountered, and let us know if you have tried any workarounds. Resolving these issues is currently our top technical priority, and the majority of our engineering resources are focused on this effort. You can do so via the Suzerain Universe Discord here and head to the Testing-BugReports channel.
As we expand to more platforms, our codebase and system stability become more complex. This can lead to unexpected issues, some of which did not surface during Open Testing but only became visible after launch. We are working diligently to resolve them and hope to address most of them very soon."
Since the launch of 3.1, there have been some murmurings about the nationalization and privatization paths in Sordland being more expensive. What are your thoughts on this?
"Each update we release includes content and balancing changes. Suzerain is an evolving game, and that is part of its core identity. Our aim is to refine the design using a combination of analytics, player feedback, and our creative direction.
Suzerain today is a different game than it was five years ago, three years ago, or even one year ago. Strategies, storylines, and meta balances continue to shift, which means the experience and value you gain from the game may also change over time as you experience new branches, new challenges, and new solutions.
We believe in presenting different systems with all their complexities, including both advantages and disadvantages. Exploring the grey is integral to our identity. Our goal is to continuously refine the design until it reaches the level of depth and sophistication we envision. As of now, we are very pleased with the state of Update 3.1 and the Kingdom of Rizia expansion. While some minor improvements will still be made, larger adjustments will be reserved for future updates and exciting new releases we have planned.
This game grows together with you and the universe we are building. I hope this clears up any concerns!"
As mentioned, we truly value the input of our community and want to hear more from you as we shape the future of the Suzerain universe. To share your thoughts on the direction of Suzerain, the community, and much more, please fill out this form; it will help shape the future of development: https://forms.gle/fCGnYxmYy5Ex4JVq5
Thank you again for your support, patience, and love for indie games!
Glovurius axa Rizia!
A’Morgna her Coren!
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