Why Early Access?

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• Player Feedback Integration
  Early Access allows us to engage with our community and gather invaluable feedback during the development process. By involving players early, we can make informed decisions to enhance gameplay, balance mechanics, and introduce features that resonate with our audience.
  
• Iterative Improvement
  Releasing Duriano in Early Access enables us to adopt an iterative development approach. We can continuously refine and expand the game based on player experiences and suggestions, ensuring that each update brings meaningful improvements and new content.
  
• Balancing and Tuning
  A rogue-lite game relies heavily on balance to provide a challenging yet rewarding experience. Early Access helps us fine-tune difficulty levels, combat mechanics, and progression systems by analyzing player data and feedback. This collaborative effort ensures a well-balanced game upon full release.
  
• Content Expansion
  By launching in Early Access, we have the opportunity to gradually introduce new durian hero variants, weapons, Fate's Favors, and more. This phased approach allows players to explore and test new content, helping us to polish and perfect it for the final version.
  
• Ensuring Quality
  Early Access is a critical step in ensuring Duriano meets the high standards we’ve set for it. By addressing bugs, optimizing performance, and enhancing features based on real-world testing, we can deliver a polished and immersive final product.

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Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Duriano is expected to remain in Early Access for approximately 3 to 6 months.
The exact timeline depends on the quality of feedback we gather from our community and the ongoing improvements we apply throughout development.

Our core focus is to help Duriano reach its full potential—delivering a polished, well-balanced, and truly enjoyable experience.
During this period, we’re committed to refining gameplay mechanics, tuning difficulty, and expanding content in response to player input.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version of Duriano plans to offer a significantly expanded and enriched experience compared to the Early Access version. Here are some of the key additions and enhancements we plan to achieve:

• More Heroes: We plan to introduce additional durian hero variants, each with unique abilities and playstyles. This should provide players with a wider range of choices and strategies to explore.
  
• More Enemies: The full version plans to feature a greater variety of enemies, including challenging bosses and unique creatures from Norse mythology. These new adversaries should test players' skills and adaptability in different ways.
  
• More Weapons: We plan to expand the arsenal of mythical weapons available to players. Each weapon should come with diverse attributes and effects, allowing for deeper customization and more dynamic combat experiences.
  
• More Maps: Additional maps and environments are planned, each with distinct challenges and aesthetics inspired by Norse mythology. This should offer players new settings to explore and conquer.
  
• Deeper Strategic Content: We plan to enhance the strategic depth of the game by introducing more complex and synergistic combos between durian variants, Fate's Favors, and weapons. This should encourage players to experiment and refine their builds for optimal performance.
  
• Expanded Story: The full version plans to include a richer narrative, delving deeper into the lore of Duriano and the Norse gods. Players should uncover more of the story as they progress, adding an immersive layer to the gameplay.
  
• Improved Balancing: Continuous player feedback during Early Access will help us fine-tune the game's balance. We plan to meticulously adjust difficulty levels, combat mechanics, and progression systems for a fair yet challenging experience.
  
• Extensive Game Documentation: We have a comprehensive game design document detailing every aspect planned for the full release. While Early Access includes around 30% of the total content, this document guides our development towards realizing the complete vision of Duriano. With more time and resources, we plan to systematically introduce the remaining 70%, ensuring a robust and feature-rich final product.

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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Here all our list of game stage 5 Phasing of game

• Conceptual Design - Focus in concept design and brainstorm in idea
  
• Prototype Development - Delivery a combat gameplay with minimum feature and gameplay.
  
• Alpha Release - Releasing a full game with features in a paper with internal tests.
  
• Beta Release - Releasing a full game after internal testing and collecting feedback from players.
  
• Final Release - Full gameplay with optimization ready to be promoted and portable in other devices.

We are currently in the Alpha Release stage. This phase involves releasing the game with all major features implemented, as outlined in our comprehensive game design document. Here's a summary of the current state:

Implemented Features

• Durian Hero Variants: Multiple durian heroes, each with unique abilities and playstyles inspired by Norse mythology.
  
• Combat Mechanics: Core combat gameplay is in place, allowing players to engage in both ranged and melee combat.
  
• Mythic Weapons: A selection of mythical weapons is available, each with distinct attributes and effects.
  
• Fate's Favors & God Path: Players can choose divine gifts to enhance their abilities and follow specific god trails for unique combat skills.
  
• Initial Maps: Several environments inspired by Norse mythology are ready for exploration and combat.
  
• Basic Progression and Customization: Initial systems for progression and customization are implemented, allowing players to begin developing their unique builds.

Goals of the Alpha Release

• Testing and Feedback: We are conducting extensive internal testing to identify and fix major issues. Player feedback during this stage is crucial for refining gameplay mechanics, balancing difficulty, and improving overall player experience.
  
• Content Expansion: While approximately 30% of the planned content is available in the current version, we aim to gradually introduce new durian hero variants, weapons, Fate's Favors, and maps based on player feedback and our development roadmap.
  
• Balancing and Optimization: Continuous efforts are being made to balance the game and optimize performance. Player data and feedback will help us make informed adjustments to ensure a fair and challenging experience.
  
  We are dedicated to improving Duriano through iterative updates and community engagement. Your feedback during the Alpha Release is invaluable in helping us shape the game into its final, polished state.

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Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, the pricing of Duriano will change throughout its development stages. Here’s an overview of our pricing plans:

Early Access Pricing

• Early Access Full Game

The Early Access version will be priced as affordably as possible to encourage more players to join and support the game's development. This pricing reflects the game's current state and the ongoing updates and improvements.

Full Release Pricing

• Final Version

Upon full release, the game’s price will be adjusted to reflect the complete content and features. However, we plan to keep the final price within the average range for indie games, ensuring it remains accessible and provides good value for the rich, polished experience it offers.

Our primary goal is to make Duriano accessible to a wide audience during development, gather valuable feedback, and ensure the final product is of the highest quality while still being reasonably priced.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Involving the community is a crucial aspect of our development process for Duriano. Here are the key ways we plan to engage and collaborate with our players:

Regular Updates and Communication

• Dev Blogs and Updates: We will regularly share development updates, insights, and behind-the-scenes content through our blog, social media channels, and community forums. This keeps players informed about our progress and upcoming features.
  
• Developer Q&A Sessions: Hosting regular Q&A sessions where the development team answers questions and discusses feedback directly with the community.

Feedback Collection and Integration

• In-Game Feedback System: Implementing an in-game feedback system that allows players to easily submit their thoughts, suggestions, and bug reports. This helps us gather real-time feedback and make necessary adjustments.
  
• Surveys and Polls: Conducting surveys and polls to gather player opinions on specific features, balance changes, and potential new content. This ensures that community preferences are taken into account in decision-making.

Community Testing

• Alpha and Beta Testing: Inviting community members to participate in alpha and beta testing phases. Their hands-on experience and feedback will help us identify issues, balance gameplay, and refine mechanics.
  
• Feedback Forums: Setting up dedicated forums or Discord channels where players can discuss their experiences, share strategies, and provide detailed feedback. Active participation from the development team in these discussions fosters a collaborative environment.

Incentives for Participation

[*[b]]Exclusive Rewards:[/b] Offering exclusive in-game rewards, such as unique skins, characters, or items, to players who actively participate in feedback and testing phases.
• Recognition: Highlighting community contributions in our updates and giving credit to players whose feedback leads to significant improvements or new features.

Community-Driven Content

• Suggestions for New Content: Encouraging players to suggest ideas for new durian heroes, weapons, Fate's Favors, and maps. Community-driven content can inspire new additions and keep the game fresh and exciting.
  
• Modding Support: Exploring the possibility of modding support, allowing players to create and share their own content, further enriching the game's ecosystem.

By actively involving the community in our development process, we aim to create a game that resonates with players and continuously evolves based on their input. Your feedback and engagement are invaluable to us, and we are committed to making Duriano a collaborative and rewarding experience for everyone.”