Royal Merchant News

Hey guys,
this is a short message, but a first part of the huge update.
Most notable - I have removed 'shop' and changed how you pick heroes for quests.
I'm reworking a lot of interface elements - to improve player experience.
There is a more than 50 changes&fixes on the TODO list, that will be done soon.
I'm aware that PvP guild is glitching - I'll try to fix it within this week.

The easiest way to contact me, or give me your feedback is Discord: https://discord.gg/BNE35DF

changelog:
0.870
+ double hand weapons are now blocking using items for second hand: shields and books
+ you can not equip more than one quiver
+ removed shop - items will be sold via one-click

0.867
+ reworked sending heroes to quest
+ added "rate me" option
+ added gfx effects
+ add stun effects
+ maintenance (crafting goals)
+ maintenance (item prms wnd)
+ maintenance (crafting)
+ maintenance (questing)
+ maintenance (saves)

0.864
+ maintenance (general)
+ maintenance (general)
+ maintenance (general)

0.863
+ changed art for the first two monsters
+ reworked party manager
+ reworked options
+ added 'party 3' room
+ maintenance (crafter goals)

Hey guys,
Here is a summary of what happened from the last patch announcement on Steam.
I used to write more often them here, but since Steam has this new system - that I need to add promo-images for each new announcement, check few boxes before and after I have added images - it takes extra time to do it, so I do not post minor updates anymore on Steam.
But I do post each update in Discord and Reddit instead - since it just plain text, and separated posts with gifs about new stuff.

I work alone on this game, so it is essential for me to dedicate most of my time to develop new stuff for my games, instead of trying to make nice Steam posts. To make store pages better - with gifs and stuff - my next task on my todo list. Currently, I think, my Steam store pages - are the ugliest ones around here. I'll fix that soon, I hope!

Big changes in Roal Merchant:
Gladiator Arena - a place where you can put out your team against other player teams. In short: 3v3 PvP.

Participating in Arena consumes Arena Ticket, which regenerates every few minutes. You get diamonds and honor points for winning opponents.
I put on hold championships - but once few more players will join in - every 4 days - most prestige Gladiators will get extra diamonds and honor points.
Honor points can be used for extra slots in prestige. I'll add later options to buy new stuff with honor points - gladiator pets and some heroes.

Slave Market - a place where you can buy and sell slaves. You can also enslave your heroes here. Why Enslave? In the next update, all your slaves will be taken to the new lands with you. Slaves can only fight in Arena. And you can sell and buy them from other players. They carry their items with them - in preview before buying - you can see slave stats and items.
If someone is selling a Necro - he is carrying all his souls with him. Also, since we all Merchants here - I think this game needs a Slave Master. But I still considering his skills. Should he train some arena skills? Or re-craft items with arena bonuses? Or change DNA of fighters? Should he be a 'crafter' or a 'hero'? His payment definitely should be honor points. If you have an idea or request for him - let me know.

New pets(In next update):

They were drawn by Sohei, Thx!
I'll add some simple stuff - like buffing your gladiator's dmg and dodge and some other stats. But if you have something special for gladiators - let me know. I'm craving to code something complex =)

What else in my road map for Royal Merchant for the next updates? Spells, Crafter Tiers, More Achievements, More Castle Rooms.
Shout out to "Lord Wayne" for coming up with lists and descriptions. Thx!
We(Lord Wayne mostly) have organized a google spreadsheet - with upcoming stuff. If you want a sneak peek - ping me in Discord.

I want to say thx for playing my games and supporting me. If you have a problem - like a bug or need a steam-key - feel free to pm me. This is a tough year for everyone.
Cheers and happy trading!

reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/royalmerchant/
discord: https://discord.gg/BNE35DF
full changelog:
0.862
+ added hints for locked option
+ maintenance (hero picker)
+ maintenance (scrolling)

0.861
+ reworked options
+ added option: scroll bar
+ fixed refresh for special quests(thx Lord Wayne)
+ fixed disappearing quest loot probabilities
+ fixed enslavement confirmation
+ fixed selecting language
+ fixed bars maximum

0.860
+ added tutorial for setting up arena team
+ added confirmation for enslavement
+ added local settings(per device)
+ moved "inventory stacking" to local settings
+ fixed "inventory stacked" bug after selling(thx philandy)
+ fixed double pricing for buying slaves(thx Lord Wayne)
+ maintenance (gladiator arena)
+ maintenance (scrolling)
+ maintenance (slaves)
+ maintenance (shop)

0.859 hotfix
+ fixed scrolling for buying new crafters
+ maintenance (Gladiator Arena)
+ maintenance (Salve Market)

0.858 hotfix
+ fixed buying crafters
+ fixed renaming player

0.857
+ added Gladiator Arena
+ added Salve Market
+ fixed memory leak in outland
+ reworked scrolling
+ maintenance (gladiator arena)
+ maintenance (haircuts)
+ maintenance (outland)
+ maintenance (hints)

0.856
+ fixed freeze - when canceling stuff in the bank
+ maintenance

0.855
+ fixed enemy heal on rotation (thx Styllshadow)
+ maintenance (battle xp)
+ maintenance (guild)

0.854
+ added hair color
+ added double confirmation before prestige
+ fixed immersive mode after turn on/off screen
+ prestige level now affect guild score
+ maintenance (prestige)
+ maintenance (manager)
+ maintenance (pets)

I'll push it live soon. Or very soon. I want to add a slave-market and gladiator training program first.

Hey guys,
Happy New Year!

I have added 'North Pole' outland. Featuring nasty elves and new pets. Added a lot of fixes and improvements.

Overall December was rich with new stuff: New Heroes, New Outland, New Pets.

Now you can also tap/click on pets to see what bonuses they provide.

My next focus - is more information and usability. Also, new stuff - we started working on "Lunar New Year" event and "Gladiator Arena".

While new Event will feature new Pets and maybe new heroes. Arena will feature a new type of battles - 3v3(PvP). Maybe even a slave gladiator auction.

Somewhere there - Mages are waiting for their update as well. As always - love your comments and feedback.

Cheers!

changelog:

0.853
+ fixed unholy tag for 'ring mage'
+ many fixes, thx krian
+ fixed logging vampirism(thx krian)
+ fixed goblin offsets(thx krian)
+ increased hp threshold for starting a quest
+ maintenance (barracks)
+ maintenance (guild)
+ maintenance (quiz)

0.852
+ added: north pole pets
+ added: quests reorder
+ fixed: giant rat exp
+ tavern: hiring a new hero will refresh listing
+ maintenance (north pole outland)
+ maintenance (inventory help)
+ maintenance (outland)

0.851
+ reduced quest xp for heroes that are stronger than quest
+ castle lvl decreases quest xp penalty
+ maintenance (bank)

0.850
+ disabled crafters rearrangement
+ maintenance (daily quiz)
+ maintenance (scrolling)

0.849
+ zealot: added error for trying to consume potion
+ maintenance (achievements)
+ maintenance (tutorial)
+ maintenance (zealot)
+ maintenance (scales)

Hey guys,
here is the next big update. It features a lot of fixes, some cleanups, and improves Managers - giving them auto-selling option, experience, and levels.

Now you have an extra prestige slot, but the price is Necros. He was moved to Unholy Pack, which will be soon available - featuring new heroes, extra tavern slot and another extra prestige slot. (That means that you will not able to buy a new Necro hero till the next update)

I'm now trying to finish XMas stuff - I hope I'll be in time for the actual date.

You can rearrange crafters as well:

Changelog:
0.847
+ added: list of spells
+ spells 2/?: heal, protect
+ added: Auto-Sell (featured by Senior Management)
+ one manager can put one item on shelf and sell one item from shelf
+ when Manager sells something - he gets Exp
+ Necros moved to Unholy Pack
+ maintenance (unholy pack)
+ maintenance (managers)
+ maintenance (crafters)
+ maintenance (tutorial)

0.845
+ reduced % for duplicates in tavern
+ added: crafters rearrangement
+ quest loot always on
+ maintenance (tavern)
+ maintenance (misc)