Hello!

Just another small changelog as we near release. My sources tell me that what you're playing now is an effective Release Candidate, meaning that what you're playing might be what you see at release.
As usual, if you find any issues, please report them in the Discussions.

Now, onto the notes.

Changelog:
- Popup clickthrough issue is fixed
- Times (minutes, seconds) now account for localization
- Games no longer get stuck at waiting for a bot to pick a tribe after kicking a player before the start of the game
- Added popup when eliminating an enemy tribe
- List of build options is now sorted by price
- Fixed names for AI players
- Fixed an issue that prevented some ruins from being examined
- Fixed an issue that prevented some players from unlocking tribes using the Steam DLCs
- Bardur starting resources adjusted

-Zoythrus

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Hello Polytopians,

In a continuation of our weekly updates, we’d like to tell you more about the Ai-Mo! These isolationist tribespeople are more interested in meditating and living in harmony instead of fighting, but are more than willing to pick up their swords when the need arises!

They ride the diligent Llamo:



And love to eat the spicy Lï-po Chilis:


Starting the game with the Meditation tech, the Ai-Mo get a head start toward unlocking the powerful and tactically useful Mind Benders. Besides having the magical power to heal all adjacent units, Mind Benders can convert adjacent enemy units to your side!




The Meditation tech primarily allows for Mountain temples to be constructed on mountains in your territory, allowing for an easier time achieving a great score when playing Perfection. More importantly, though, Meditation allows the Ai-Mo to achieve the Altar of Peace from the start of the game, assuming you dedicate the first 5 turns of the match to pacifism. That free monument means an early boost to a city, possibly even a free level up!



If you like a tribe that can focus their inner peace into the destruction of their enemies, then the Ai-Mo are the right tribe for you!


-Zoythrus

"The iconic strips on the foreheads of the Ai-Mo are made from the dye of the Issi flower, which is believed to improve mental clarity. Originally a focus to aid monks in meditation, the strips became a symbol of serenity and community, and are a staple of Ai-Moyan culture to this day."

Hello Polytopians,

In a continuation of our weekly updates, we’d like to tell you more about the Xin-Xi! Named after the tallest mountain on the Square, the Xin-Xi are avid climbers with a rich culture and deep traditions! They ride the graceful Xini-Kai and love to eat the delightfully tangy Ixi fruit.
Starting the game with the Climbing tech, the Xin-Xi have the power to climb mountains from the start of the game. Since mountains provide extended sight range, this early scouting advantage can provide them with some very important intel, such as nearby ruins or cities.



The Climbing tech also gets them a head start toward Mind Benders, the Mountain defense bonus, Mines, Forges, and Swordsmen, allowing Xin-Xi players some interesting options that other, more generalized, tribes might not have easy access to. Lastly, their terrain generates more mountains than usual, so the Xin-Xi often have a very defensible section of land, since mountains are difficult for enemies to cross. While not as flashy as other tribes, the Xin-Xi are good and solid, providing a few nifty tricks that can help them get an advantage over their foes.
If you like a tribe that can traverse mountains and play defensively, you’ll love the Xin-Xi!

-Zoythrus

"While every tribe has their own rituals surrounding the laying of an egg, the Xin-Xi are well known for their elaborate performances. At dawn, recently laid Xin-Xi eggs are painted with bright, vibrant colors and mesmerizing patterns, all while a troupe of village musicians play a song to ward off evil spirits."

Hello Polytopians,

Much like last week, we’d like to take a dive into one of the tribes! This week is the Imperius, the Square’s most regimented and organized tribe. Imperius citizens are always ready for battle, and rarely take off their helmets, as danger could strike at any moment! They ride the hardy Mado and eat juicy Lumaepeles, and are always ready for a challenge!

Starting the game with the Organization tech, the Imperius get a head start toward Defenders, Windmills, and farms. The Organization tech also allows the Imperius to harvest fruit from the start of the game, helping them grow speedily. Their terrain has no specializations, so you’ll find a generally equal amount of fruit, animals, forests, mountains, and etc. Because of these simple, yet powerful, bonuses, the Imperius are a good, all-around tribe for any playstyle, and benefit both new and veteran players alike!
If you like a jack-of-all-trades tribe, you’ll love the Imperius!

-Zoythrus

"The highly efficient society of the Imperius has inspired them to build grand libraries, write breathtaking stage plays, erect mighty monuments, mix delicious drinks, and maintain a multitude of beautiful gardens! You'll never find a more organized or more fun place on the Square!"

Hello, beta testers!

We've got a small patch with handful of bug fixes! Play around, and tell us what you think in the comments!
-Zoythrus

Patch Notes:
- Fixed an issue where game progress was lost if the device turned off mid game
- Fixed an issue where a won game would be considered as a loss and show the wrong ending screen
- Fixed an issue with the start screen on Mac
- Fixed an issue with scrolling on Mac track pads
- Fixed an issue that froze the map when clicking capture action using middle mouse button
- The circle menu for training units now scales with the amount of options to choose from
- Improved the animation when capturing cities
- OK button is now the default selection in popups again
- Minor UI improvements

Hello Polytopians,

With the Steam release right around the corner, we’d like to give some of our newer players a chance to meet the tribes ahead of time! So, today, we’d like to talk about our favorite sailors, the Kickoo! An adventurous bunch, the Kickoo love the water and everything there is to know about boats and overseas trade. Riding speedy Leeons and harvesting delicious banoos, the Kickoo are a force to be reckoned with.

Beginning with the Fishing tech, the Kickoo are best suited for playstyles that revolve around navies. Since no one else gets a head start into the Fishing branch of techs, Kickoo players are usually uncontested when trying to get out onto the water. Their terrain is designed to maximize water, so you’ll have plenty of space for ports, and subsequently, Custom Houses for maximum star production.
If you like water or sailing, you’ll love the Kickoo!

-Zoythrus


"When Kickoo sailors aren't sailing, they prefer to play sports! Footraces, wrestling, and canoeing are common, but the most popular sport is Hak'ilani, which is similar to tennis but played by 4 players on a specially-made floating platform. Don't fall off!"

Hello, beta testers!

This is a simple patch with a handful of important bug fixes! Test it out and tell us what you think in the comments! Remember, please report any bugs you find!

-Zoythrus

Beta Patch 2.0.8 notes:
- Improved line break handling, especially when using other languages
- Various UI improvements
- Various improvements to moving around the map
- Added the tribe ratings to the throne room and fixed the sorting
- Improved battle animations
- Added game settings information to the screen when joining a game
- Added a delay between clicking "Next Turn"
- News are now updating properly
- Fixed an issue with unit sprites showing in wrong position after replay
- Fixed an issue where villages were not considered as roads
- Fixed an issue with leaving pending games
- Fixed an issue locking the game when leaving it while AI is playing
- Fixed an issue with the sunrise easter egg
- Fixed an issue with action buttons multiplying
- Fixed an issue where double clicking on "resume game" froze the app
- Fixed an issue with the game crashing on when building an Ice Bank
- Fixed an issue where a unit could be moved after landing from a boat
- Fixed an issue where unit sprites could be moved in their tile
- Fixed an issue where Polytaurs couldn't capture a city
- Fixed an issue where the game crashed after starting a random match and leaving before anyone joined
- Fixed an issue with capitals in drylands still having water
- Fixed the missing popup on Genius Task
- Fixed the speed score calculation
- Fixed various issues causing game crashes

Hey, fellow Polytopians!

Just a simple update in the 2.0.7.2503 patch! Besides bugfixes, there's a new menu screen! Enjoy!

-Zoythrus

Patch Notes:
- Navalons can now capture cities
- Polaris can now place monuments on ice
- You can now send reminders for other players to play their turn
- Added a fullscreen toggle to settings
- Added loaders to visualize when the game is waiting for response from the server

- Fixed an issue with games getting stuck after replay of opponents' turn
- Fixed an issue where one could kick players that didn't time out
- Fixed an issue with the harvesting animation
- Fixed an issue where units remained highlighted despite no action left after breaking ice
- Fixed an issue with Polaris freezing on city capture

- Fixed various issues with scaling of some UI elements
- Fixed various issues with the matchmaking UX
- Fixes various causing the game to crash

Hey, just reporting a small update of bugfixes and small features to the beta!

The 2.0.6.2301 update includes:
- Added in-game notifications when it is your turn in a multiplayer game
- High score list now shows only one entry for each player
- We'll now inform you when you need to update your game to the newest version
- Added more information to the popup when viewing friends
- You can now set turn times and skip the player's turn when the timer runs out
- Added game info to the tribe picking screen in multiplayer games
- Various fixes to improve the AI
- Fixed various bugs with attack animations
- Fixed various graphics issues
- Fixed various bugs with sounds and music in menus
- Fixed various bugs with Polaris' freeze ability
- Fixed an issue with water routes
- Fixed an issue with camera centering
- Fixed an issue with removing friends
- Fixed an issue with player icons and names in Pass & Play
- Fixed an issue with the upgrade bubble getting stuck on a tile
- Fixed baby dragon stats
- Fixed "tribes destroyed" calculation in end game screens

Enjoy,
-Zoythrus