Fellow Hogardians!
In the previous update, we mentioned how our shared experience playing with LEGO as kids was the main inspiration for Cataclismo. Most of the team grew up stacking blocks with no limits but their imagination, and we tried to turn that experience into a fully-fledged video game.
As a result, Cataclismo’s core mechanic and main appeal is its brick-by-brick building. But how does it exactly work?
Build fortresses brick by brick
If you’re reading this, you know that Cataclismo lets you build an entire stronghold one brick at a time. With plenty of materials and countless types of pieces, players can raise their citadel as they see fit.
Different pieces, different endurance
Not all blocks are the same, though. Stone pieces are stronger than other materials as they have a higher base health, and there are even tiers within that category. A simple stone block has 105 HP, a merlon has 82 HP, and a wider brick has up to 287 HP on the maximum toughness level. But wait, what’s toughness?
A tough nut to crack
Stone pieces benefit from a stat named toughness. Toughness makes pieces increase their maximum health as the player builds high walls, with up to 3 different levels of robustness that can also be perceived visually.
A quick, useful way to increase toughness as well as add extra range to your units’ attacks is putting a merlon on top of your structure, which will increase the toughness in one level.
Falling isn’t failing
Even the sturdiest walls can be demolished. If support blocks happen to be destroyed, the structure will fall. The good news is that they will damage the horrors below!
Mix and match blocks
The optimal way of building a tough wall is to combine bricks vertically and horizontally. If your structure has several points of support, losing one block won’t cause an instant collapse.
But most importantly…
Build with your units in mind!
Create space to make the most out of your troops and receive some juicy bonuses. Take the wall that Barry shared on our Discord as an example. There’s a spot for lobbers and a different one for bowmen, both performing better at distinct heights.
I could be writing about our brick-by-brick mechanics all day, but you better start practicing with them in our free demo. And if you have a chunky wall you’re proud of, feel free to share it on Discord!
See you in the next update.
Israel
Hogardian Herald