Why Early Access?

“Slotomancer combines roguelike deckbuilding with slot machine mechanics in a unique way, and we want to ensure the balance, difficulty curve, and progression systems feel rewarding for players. Early Access allows us to gather feedback from the community on:

• Game balance and difficulty tuning across 15 wizard encounters
• Card unlock progression and meta-game systems
• UI/UX clarity and accessibility
• Strategic depth and decision-making satisfaction

The core game is feature-complete with 115+ cards, 25 artifacts, and full progression systems, but community feedback will help us polish the experience and prioritize additional content based on what players enjoy most.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“6-12 months

We plan to spend the first 3-6 months gathering feedback, balancing existing content, and polishing core systems. The remaining time will focus on adding new wizards, cards, and quality-of-life improvements based on community requests.”

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

“The Early Access version is feature-complete with all core systems functional:
• 15 unique wizard bosses across 5 difficulty tiers
• 115+ cards (creatures, spells, mana symbols)
• 25 artifacts with powerful permanent effects
• Full progression system (card unlocks, ascension perks)
• Statistics tracking and telemetry

We plan to expand on this foundation with:
• Additional wizard encounters (Tier 3+, higher difficulty challenges)
• New card sets and mechanics based on community feedback
• More artifacts and ascension perks
• Balance refinements and UI polish
• Quality-of-life improvements suggested by the community
• Potential new game modes (daily challenges, endless mode)”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Slotomancer is fully playable from start to finish with all core systems functional:

✅ COMPLETE FEATURES:
• 15 unique wizard battles with distinct mechanics and difficulty tiers
• 115+ cards across 5 magical colors (White, Blue, Black, Red, Green)
• 25 artifacts offering powerful permanent buffs
• Full progression: card unlocks, ascension perks, statistics tracking
• Tutorial system for new players
• Polished pixel art and UI
• Save/load functionality
• Settings (audio, display, gameplay preferences)

🔧 KNOWN LIMITATIONS:
• Balance tuning ongoing (some wizards may be harder/easier than intended)
• Limited post-game content beyond defeating all 15 wizards
• No additional game modes yet (daily challenges, endless runs)

The game offers 10-20+ hours of content for completionists, with high replayability due to randomized card draws and multiple viable strategies.”

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

“Yes. Slotomancer will launch in Early Access at a discounted price to reward early supporters and gather community feedback.

The price will increase gradually as we add more content and polish based on community feedback. Early Access purchasers will receive all future updates and the full version at no additional cost.”

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

“We're committed to transparent, community-driven development:

💬 FEEDBACK CHANNELS:
• Discord server for discussions, bug reports, and feature requests
• In-game telemetry (opt-in) to track gameplay metrics and balance issues
• Regular dev updates on Steam Community Hub
• Direct responses to Steam discussions and bug reports

📊 DATA-DRIVEN IMPROVEMENTS:
• Balance adjustments based on win rates, card pick rates, and community feedback
• UI/UX improvements based on player pain points
• Content prioritization (new cards, wizards, features) based on community requests

🔄 UPDATE CADENCE:
• Hotfixes within 24-48 hours for critical bugs
• Balance patches every 2-4 weeks based on data and feedback
• Major content updates every 1-2 months

We'll share our roadmap and patch notes transparently, and actively engage with the community to shape the game's future.”