Hello Steam Fans!

Finally, the moment you’ve all been waiting for - the release date for the award-winning, action-packed The Battle of Polytopia: Moonrise on Steam! Soon you can experience the thrills of growing an empire, riding a graceful Xini-Kai through the beautiful cherry blossom forests, hunting the fearsome Baerion deep in the Bardurian forests, flying on the back of a magical dragon over herds of Unicorns, dodging the barrage of one thousand Hoodrick arrows, and crushing your enemies beneath your low-poly boots all from the safety of your home computer on August 4th! Yes, you heard us right, August 4th! That’s in 3 weeks!

The Battle of Polytopia: Moonrise will cost 14.99 with a 33% discount during the first 24 hours, and you’ll get access to all 12 of the Regular tribes for free in addition to the game itself!

We hope to see you all on the battlefield!



Check out our FAQ for more information on The Battle of Polytopia: Moonrise and all the new features!
https://steamcommunity.com/app/874390/discussions/0/2649756041876569670/

-Zoythrus

"M'basana Jerozi, more commonly known as the "Geroffy," was the first of many animals to be cataloged by Zebasi scholars in the Zuzanna Yaya, the Square's largest compendium of flora and fauna. Horticulture, zoology, botany, and biology are all fields of study for the inquisitive inhabitants of Zeboya."

Hello Polytopians,

In a continuation of our weekly updates, we’d like to tell you more about the Zebasi! Hailing from the land of Zeboya, the breadbasket of the Square, the Zebasi spend their days working their farms or leisurely watching the sun set on their serene savanna. A jovial and inquisitive folk, the Zebasi are always looking for new ways to understand the world around them.

They ride the tall Geroffy:


And eat the juicy Waongii:


The Zebasi begin the game with the Farming technology and plenty of nearby crops just waiting to be harvested. This technology allows them to grow their cities a lot, oftentimes larger than other tribes.



The more you grow a city, the more opportunities you have to acquire Giants for that next great offensive, or Parks to help raise your score in Perfection or Glory. The Farming technology also provides access to the Construction technology, allowing you to build Windmills which will let you get extra population from the many farms you’ll build.

If you want a tribe that can grow massive cities, or simply like watching geroffies stroll leisurely among the baocacia trees, then the Zebasi are the right tribe for you!


-Zoythrus

"Carts full of gold, jewels, fabrics, and incense flow out of the temple of Exigeluss, the God of Wealth, blessing even the poorest of Luxidoor with a life of extravagance. Of course, nothing is free, and the Emperor wonders what Exigeluss will ask for in return…"


Hello, Polytopians!

In a continuation of our weekly updates, we’d like to tell you more about the Luxidoor! These wealthy snobs prefer a life of decadence from the safety of their mighty capital! A people of business, the Luxidoorian streets are lined with markets and a multitude of shopkeepers trying to peddle their wares to anyone with the cash.

They ride the enormous Phantrix:


And eat the succulent Lôni Fruit:


Unlike the other tribes, the Luxidoor don’t start the game with a technology, but with a larger capital. Their capital begins at level 3 and with a Wall, so they begin with quite the advantage!



The Luxidoorian bonus might not seem as flashy as the bonus of other tribes, but make no mistake, a larger capital provides you a myriad of early game options. Starting with an income of +4 stars a turn, or slots to support 4 units at once, the Luxidoor get a head start in both economy and in warfare. Their land is also abundant in fruit and trees, and can make getting an early Giant relatively easy in many circumstances. The Luxidoor are a force to be reckoned with!

If you like a tribe that has a fantastic early game and excels at bragging to everyone else about just how rich they are, the Luxidoor are the right tribe for you!

-Zoythrus

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!"