Another small update to get some fixes we made during the week out there. We have:
- Fixed a bug that allowed you to extend stations into town tiles, and sometimes crash when doing so - Fixed some broken art tiles in Tipsy Tavern - Fixed a crash that would happen if you deleted a station when a train was loading or unloading at that station
Savegames are broken by this update, so if you need a Steam branch to finish an old game, please let us know!
* Optimized the collision of some items * Fixed the problem of powder beads getting stuck into the ground * Optimized the pattern of puzzle solving * Cell phone messages can now be auto-replied
We bring you our roadmap for Astride’s development in 2024. This roadmap shows you our general plans for the year. Please note that different quarters can be worked on at different times. This means that features that will come in Q4 can be worked on already in Q1 as the tasks are big and require time.
The goal of the first quarter of 2024 is to add music/sound to the start menu and horse creator.
Q2 - Inventory
The goal for Q2 is to have a prototype ready for the inventory system. We want our players to be able to add/remove tack from their horses by using their inventory.
Q3 - Quests & Buildings
In the third quarter, we will have small, simple quests ready for testing. These quests can be to finish a dressage test with at least X score, jump X amount of obstacles, or ride X amount of distance. These quests will not include speaking to NPCs. For buildings, a stable will be added with functioning doors.
Q4 - AI & Breeds
In the last quarter, the horses will react to the environment. Water, rocks, and other elements in the environment will trigger a reaction in the horse. The horse AI will not be finished, but serve as the first iteration of the AI system. New horse breeds will be added to Astride. The first breeds we are focusing on are the Norwegian Fjord, the Arabian, and the Percheron horses.
Please note that changes in the development are prone to happen. This roadmap consists of goals of development that we currently have planned. Game development is a complex and iterative process, subject to unforeseen challenges and changes.
Features that are not in high focus in 2024
Show jumping and dressage can have tweaks and fixes, but will not be a main focus. Human character creation, the full environment, NPCs, stable management, and breeding are not a part of this year’s development plan.
Thank you so much for your continued support of Astride’s development.
Unearth new Doctrines, unlock treasures with Vault Keys, and battle in style with cosmetics from Attire Chests until February 1.
Dig Into Doctrine Challenges
Put yourself to the test for Doctrines from now until January 25 (08:00 server time)! Complete challenges to progress through Free and Premium stages and receive rewards, including exclusive Doctrines for the new Seasonal Units from Conqueror’s Blade: Avalon—Caradoc’s Cavalry, Perceval's Royal Guard, and Queen’s Knights.
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Dress to Impress with Attire Chests
Ride into battle atop a steed worthy of a fox god with the Sakura Kitsune Attire Chest,and slay your enemies in style with the Supreme Simian Attire Chest.
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Check out the drop rates for all Attire Chests in-game via the ‘G’ menu. These Attire Chests are available until January 25 (08:00 server time).
Excavation Site Event
Dig up new Doctrines for your Lance Units until February 1 (08:00 Server Time).
Merchant’s Trove
Dust off your Vault Keys and use them to unlock Merchant’s Troves (‘O’) until January 25 (08:00 server time). The first box is free, and the more you open, the more random rewards you get, including:
Unit Medals
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Golden Keys
Epic Schematic Selection
Epic Longbow Attire
And more!
Note: Merchant’s Troves are subject to a purchase limit of 10.