Hello, dear Pixelians! 👋
We’re happy to bring you another exciting addition to the Pixelian world and I’m very happy to finally share it with you. 🥳
Our goal is to continually introduce features that enrich the world, enhance your experience, and improve overall immersion. Some updates require additional development time especially when the new system ties into many other systems within the game but I hope you’ll find the final result well worth the wait. 🙂
With that said, let’s dive right in. 👀
Law and Order 👨⚖️
The Courthouse has officially arrived in To Pixelia, bringing a brand new layer of depth, strategy, and roleplay to your daily life in Pixelia.
With this update, justice is no longer limited to police intervention. Pixelia now features a full legal system complete with trials, lawyers, juries, witnesses, defendants, plaintiffs, and of course, a judge overseeing it all.
The justice system is not just a set piece; it’s a system that responds to how you interact with others and grants you many new options.
You can sue Pixelians.
Other Pixelians can sue you.
Every action has potential legal consequences.
You can represent other Pixelians in court.
The new courthouse mechanics allow you to file lawsuits against other citizens for a variety of legal causes;
Defamation
Theft
Assault
Public Disturbance
With this new update, you will find "Justice System" button in your Profile.
If someone crosses the line, you finally have the ability to take the matter to court and pursue justice.
But remember: Pixelia is fair. Other Pixelians can sue you as well, reacting to your actions and decisions throughout the world. Even a small misstep could earn you a summons.
For those seeking a more involved career path, you can now become a Lawyer. You can also hire your own lawyer to represent you in trials.
New Career: Lawyer 💼
As a Lawyer, your role is to defend clients in court and advocate for justice in their cases.
Trials come in two forms: Offense and Defense. Your effectiveness varies depending on the case type. Winning an Offense trial earns you Plaintiff Lawyer Prestige, while success in a Defense trial increases your Defendant Lawyer Prestige.
Each day, you’ll receive a list of clients looking for legal representation. Building both prestige types will help you unlock higher-paying and more valuable clients.
You’ll examine the details of each lawsuit and accompany your client through every stage of the trial.
An important part of your job involves finding Witnesses who can strengthen your case.
For each case, you should prepare and search Witnesses as their testimonies may provide crucial context, challenge the opposing side, and significantly influence how the Jury interprets the events, ultimately increasing your chances of winning the trial.
When you have an active trial available, you’ll need to visit the Courthouse and speak with the officer to begin any ongoing lawsuit. Your role will vary depending on the case.
Sometimes you’ll appear as the Plaintiff or Defendant, and other times you’ll step in as the Lawyer representing a client. After all, justice applies to everyone.
TRIALS 🏛️
The courtroom experience is built around a structured and strategic Trial System, featuring 6 Jury members, 1 Judge, 1 Plaintiff, 1 Defendant and Lawyers and Witnesses on each side.
Each trial is divided into 6 phases; three for the Plaintiff and three for the Defendant. During these phases, both sides present their testimonies one at a time, offering their statements and arguments to sway the Jury.
While one side is delivering their testimony, the opposing Lawyer has the opportunity to raise an objection.
A well-timed objection can weaken the opposing side’s argument and sway the Jury’s impression. If you are Lawyer, your success will depend on your character’s;
Speech
Intelligence
Legal skills
If you’re participating as the Plaintiff or Defendant instead, your Lawyer will handle objections on your behalf and take the actions they deem best for your case.
When this happens, the testimony is paused, and both the Lawyer and the Judge engage in a brief exchange. The Judge will then either accept or overrule the objection.
A successful objection can weaken the impact of the testimony and influence how the Jury perceives the validity of the claims.
The goal is straightforward:
🏛️ Convince more Jury members than your opponent.
The side that earns the majority of Jury support wins the case.
If the Jury ends up split in a tie, the final decision falls to the Judge, who will deliver the ultimate verdict.
This system creates a dynamic blend of strategy of timing, persuasion, and legal drama; turning every trial into a battle of wits and influence. Your Pixelian’s skills are the deciding factor in how well they perform in their role as a Lawyer.
Whether you aim to defend the innocent, expose the guilty, or simply build a career full of dramatic courtroom victories, the Lawyer profession offers an engaging new role in the world of Pixelia.
Player as a Plaintiff / Defendant
As the Defendant
Your choices now matter even more!
If you cross the line, other Pixelians may choose to take action against you. That means you may find yourself being sued for your behavior, and suddenly you’ll be the one standing in the Defendant’s spot.
As the accused, you need to hire a good Defendant lawyer that can represent you well in the courtroom, and make sure that you prepare for the case by searching Witnesses.
You’re not required to attend the trial in person as your Lawyer will handle the proceedings on your behalf even if you are not present.
And if you don’t have a Lawyer, also don’t worry!
Pixelia’s legal system will assign one to you for free.
However, the court-appointed attorney may not be the most reliable… Let’s just say their skill level might turn a speeding ticket into a life sentence. For that reason, choosing your own Lawyer is always the safer option.
As the Plaintiff
If you feel you’ve been wronged, you’re free to take the matter to court. And even if no real harm was done, you can still file a lawsuit. Ultimately, what matters is whether you can persuade the Jury once you’re in the courtroom. With a skilled Plaintiff Lawyer representing you, winning the case becomes far more likely.
File a lawsuit, gather witnesses, and bring your case before the court. With the support of your Lawyer and possibly strong Witnesses, you can fight to win compensation and hold others accountable.
Debt System
We’ve also updated several existing systems to integrate smoothly with the new courthouse mechanics.
If you’re unable to pay the compensation after losing a trial, you’ll now accumulate debt, which will automatically be deducted from your future earnings until the full amount is settled.
Visual Tweaks & Changes
Beyond this new feature we are implementing, we’ve also made a few improvements across Pixelia as well.
The Police Station has received upgraded visuals, offering a more refined look.
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New
Meanwhile, the TV Studio; previously one of the few inaccessible buildings in Pixelia, has been replaced with the new Courthouse.
That said, the Film Studio isn’t gone for good; we still have plans for it in future updates.
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New
We will also keep improving the visuals in our upcoming updates.
And with that, we’ve reached the end of this Update Log. ːstardropː
We hope that you are going to enjoy everything included in this update!
If you’re having a good time with the game, a Steam review goes a long way; it means a lot to us, we read every single one, and it helps more players discover To Pixelia.
We will work to fix and improve things one by one. Meanwhile, thank you all for your continued support, kindness and patience. 💖
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