Hello Kaingans!
I've been working hard on the upcoming "Inventions" update which will be arriving before the end of the month!
Here's some news and information on what exciting new inventions are being worked on:
Conventions:
First the big news: I'll be taking Kainga to my first gaming convention! I'll be at PAX East in Boston between April 21st to April 24th! If you happen to be at the convention, swing by booth number 22057 and say hi!
Inventions:
The main focus of this update (hence the name "inventions") is expanding the list of unusual technologies in Kainga. This is everything from elevators, drawbridges, and grenadiers to more creative things like the skyhook cannon, sea-mines and new land, water and air-based vehicles!
I've added dozens of new technologies including an entire set of unique synergy technologies that only occur when two specific techs are selected. This will greatly increase the variety in your runs and I'm excited to hear feedback on this new system.
In addition to technology, I've been working on the new region to be revealed in this update is "The Towers" and it is personally my most anticipated region.
It's very extreme vertically and has an abundance of resources and fertility but a lack of space to expand. In comparison to the islands of "The Pebbles", bridges connecting the rocky craigs create a high amount of accessibility while maintaining a feeling of isolation.
It took a long time to get right, but I'm really happy with how it's turned out. I look forward to your responses on this new challenge!
As you can see in the gif above, there's also a new flying creature to be added in this upcoming update: the Firebird which is actually based off of a real creature that swims underwater!
In addition to all that is above, I've added a new Thinker and of course been working to improve the AI, pathfinding and gameplay quirks.
See you in the belowlands of Kainga!
-Kainga Dev