Today we are releasing the third update for SpellRogue!
A big focus for this one has been to improve Rituals and their place in SpellRogue. We felt like Rituals occasionally became a button you simply had to remember to press, so one of our primary goals has been to have more interesting choices for deciding when to cast them.
Many Rituals are now usable at intervals with different effects and added choices.
We also reworked map tiles and map generation: The elite reward has been severely reduced and now only provides an Artifact draft along with its high gold reward (so no more bonus Spell draft!), while dedicated Shard tiles only give a Shard and no gold/potions. There are also other important changes like how Rituals are now mainly gained as boss rewards along with the regular Boss Artifact that you are used to receiving there. We’re quite happy with the new direction as the balance between rewards seem to offer much more interesting choices on the world map, but we’re also eager to hear what you think of the changes!
Shards are now randomly placed on the map as well. There’s even an occasional Ritual Tile.
We added new “Destroy Dice” interactions to the game. Although we had this mechanic for a while, the game was really missing some more ways to combo and play around with dice destruction.
Ending turn with available dice now also destroys the unused ones!
There are also a couple of new monsters & combat encounters, improved graphics for several monsters in act 3, and added artwork for the random events throughout the game (although in various states of work-in-progress).
These poor Imp’s act as the vessel of the Master’s fiery magic.
Examples of some of the new event artwork being added.
Please note!: There are a lot of changes in this update, some of which we are still not 100% sure about. Please let us know what you think on the SpellRogue Discord or on the Steam forums. We want to keep experimenting and improving mechanics, so we hope you can forgive us if we broke your favorite mechanic or spell.
There are also a whole bunch of other changes and new content, which you can check out in more detail below!
SpellRogue 0.9.3: “Ritual Mastery”
General
Major overhaul of Rituals, 9 new Rituals and unique effects!
New content: 8 Spells, 2 Artifacts, 17 Mutators, and 3 enemies!
Map tile reward reworked and map generation tweaks.
“Random Event” UI improved with added story and image.
Mutator rebalance and slight difficulty increase on higher stages.
Reworked some Dice enchantments (Sapling/Ether/a few others) and added “Remnant” enchantment.
Shops now have 2 Void Spells available, and 1 more artifact
Improved text readability (new font, larger font sizes, etc.)
Enemy graphics update: Fierce Voidling, Wrath Voidling, Guardian Voidling and Door to Beyond.
Fixed Spell upgrade socket highlight issue. Fixed preview issue for Ignite + Rupture + targeted attack spell. Fixed Arkanax preview showing ‘9999 stacks’ in some cases. Fixed Flame Surge description for upgrade A. Fixed issue when returning to menu during map intro animation. Fixed persisting dice locking sockets in multi socket spells. Fixed some random effects showing up in previews. Fixed typos and grammatical issues.
If you have gotten this far, thanks for reading! One final thing we wanted to let you know about is the small Supporter Pack dlc we put together for SpellRogue, that will soon be available on the Steam page. It gives some minor cosmetic changes in the form of gold trimmings on characters, but it is essentially just a way to further support our work.
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Greetings, noble warriors and esteemed members of the Shields of Loyalty community,
As we continue our journey towards the launch of Shields of Loyalty, we are thrilled to present to you the latest developments straight from the heart of Mantaria. The forge of Mosaic Mask Studio has been ablaze, crafting new features, refining gameplay mechanics, and preparing to unveil more about Warlord faction that will shape the destiny of this realm.
Unit Upgrades Evolve into Building Upgrades
In our relentless pursuit of innovation, we are revolutionizing the way players enhance their forces. No longer shall you solely upgrade individual units; instead, brace yourselves for a paradigm shift as we introduce Building Upgrades. By fortifying your structures, you will unlock the potential to recruit formidable Tier 2 and Tier 3 units. Embrace this strategic depth, for the fate of your armies lies within the walls of your citadels. Also these buildings will have small animations like waving flags or training soldiers to liven’ up the space.
Sneak Peek: Upgradable Buildings
While we unveil a glimpse of the formidable Knight Faction buildings, know that there are other structures shrouded in mystery yet to be revealed. Stay vigilant, for the foundations of your empire shall soon be fortified with new edifices, each bearing its own significance on the citadel that we are going to construct together.
Sneak Peek: Warlord Faction Heavy Infantry Units
Behold, warlords, for the Warlord Faction marches forth with a new breed of warriors. Among them stand the Heavy Infantry, stalwart guardians with bulky and strong statures and wielding weapons forged in the fires of war. These mighty warriors shall strike fear into the hearts of your foes, standing as bulwarks against the tides of darkness that threaten Mantaria.
Animating the Clash of Steel
Our skilled artisans have updated some of the animations of both old and upcoming units. Witness the beauty of animations and imagine them on the battlefield. From the swift attacks of agile Gryphons to the powerful stomps of Mountain Trolls, each movement exudes the essence of warfare. Can you spot the mystical units hidden within these animations, never before revealed to mortal eyes?
Embracing Feedback, Forging the Future
As we embark on this odyssey of creation, we are ever mindful of the invaluable feedback and ideas shared by our devoted community. Your passion fuels our determination, and your insights shape the very fabric of Mantaria's destiny. Together, let us march forward, united in our quest for glory and honor.
In Closing
With each passing day, Shields of Loyalty draws closer to its destined hour. Yet, let it be known that the journey is far from over. As we tread the path towards release, let your voices ring loud and clear, guiding us towards a realm where legends are forged and destinies entwined. Warriors of Mantaria, the hour of reckoning approaches. Ready your blades, fortify your citadels, and stand firm in the face of adversity. For in the crucible of war, heroes are born and legends are made. Until next we meet on the battlefield,
Explorations of deserted islands will now prioritize spawning items, plants, and creatures that you do not yet own.
Due to the current town rating scale being too low, leading to high ratings for insufficiently developed and decorated islands, we have significantly increased the rating requirements. Note that these scores may continue to be adjusted in the future. Users will have their ratings re-evaluated to match the current state when they enter the game.
Fixed a bug where the camera lock button (R3) did not work on controllers.
Fixed a bug that allowed opening the trading market while visiting someone else's island.