Sands of Salzaar News

Hi Travellers:

Enjoyed your 2022 with our game so far? As the title of this post mentions, today’s update features a new adjustment of Difficulty Balance, which draws a more clear curve between each difficulty level, as well as the favor system, it should turn into a more worth investing in-game section since now the connections are not that fragile after some tweaks have been made

And we also launched a new online survey among the community channels. We’re keen on hearing your thoughts and feedback for recent updates!

For more information, check out the detailed patch note below:

[h2]2022-01-14 Salzaar Update Log (V1.0.1.0)[/h2]
[h3]New Changes[/h3]
- Difficulty stats Change - In Normal difficulty level, lower 50% damage taken to players, lower 25% damage taken to the Troops and 30% chance to avoid favor drop



- [Call Fire Elemental] has been re-added to the legacy store

- Added more distributions of [Forge Tool] spots in Heroic Statue Challenge, Tournament & Dungeon

- Significantly lower the cost of each tribe’s special defense tower

- In random quest - Transport Goods, the favor penalty when the delivery timeout has been changed from -6 to -10

- Redesigned avatars for some NPCs in side quests

[h3]BUG FIXES[/h3]
- Fixed a bug that caused an unexpected stuck when wandering around Twinluna Valley

- Fixed a bug that caused command skill from Latif - [Hold Line] not to be upgraded functionally

- Fixed an unmatched description for command skill from Mousa - [Lurching Tackle]

- Fixed an unmatched description for skill [Shield Master] from Thur Armored Sergeant

- Fixed an issue where the duration of [Bounty Commander] from Jackal was incorrectly described

- Fixed a bug that caused [Psychic Armor] and [Spirit Guide] mistaken displayed on minions

- Fixed a bug that caused the attributes bonus from passive and gear not to be worked functionally

- Fixed a bug that caused the affixation [Berserke] from enchantment not to work functionally

- Fixed a bug that cause the team wouldn’t be dismissed when random quest - Search for escaped convicts timed out

- Fixed some description issues in the storyline of [Amira Zahra]

- Fixed an issue where the duration of skill [Harden] was incorrectly described, now it has been changed to 10s

- Fixed a bug that caused Elite Shards only could be equipped by T4 troop

- Fixed a text issue for event [Ifrit mine]

- Fixed a bug that caused command skill from Husnu not to be upgraded functionally

- Fixed an issue where the instruction of Phoenix’s upgrade not to be fully translated

- Fixed Shard [Gods Possessed] unmatched description with its actual gear-up requirement

- Fixed an unmatched skill description of [Flamethrower]

If you encounter any issues when playing the game, please contact us in our Discord channels or fill in this bug report form for submission. We will quickly look into and try fixing them in future updates!



[h2]Montage Clip Event[/h2]

Another new event is ongoing in our discord channel - Montage clip assistance!

After seeing the community constantly share the hilarious clips with the community, we’d like to post-edit an in-game montage for Sands of Salzaar. So here to ask for your assistance, help us make that by sending your mind-blowing creations. Of course, the returns are necessary - a chance to win $50 gift cards!

Check more details in our Salzaar Tavern!

It's probably more trouble than it's worth to sidestep around comparisons to Mount & Blade with Sands Of Salzaar. It's mostly the structure. Sands Of Salzaar drops you into a world of dynamically warring factions. You can join or compete with them by founding your own, or ignore them to beat up roving bandits, clear out combined dungeon/random encounter sites, and do odd jobs for named NPCs. Some of those figures are powerful, unkillable, and recruitable, although you may have to win them over with favours or gifts. You'll likely do a bit of everything, but mostly you'll be smashing armies into each other in 2D skirmishes.

It's no clone, though. While its component parts are familiar, Salzaar does enough of its own thing to win my affection, and its odd but sincere personality shines despite some muddy edges.

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Hi Travelers,

Hope you’re having fun playing Sands of Salzaar. The second patch of 2022 - V.1.0.0.9 just went out. It fixes some lingering issues from the previous version, including Text fixes, UI Display improvements and Adjustments of quest and combat stats, etc. Below is the full changelogs:

[h2]2021-1-7 Salzaar Update Log (V1.0.0.9)[/h2]

[h3]NEW ADDITIONS[/h3]
- Added new guidance for Quest - Missing Neighbor

- Added 6 new skills for legacy store - [Transcendent], [Iron Lung], [Storm Shelter],[Hunting Mastery], [Meditation] and [Seasoned Warrior]



[h3]ADJUSTMENTS[/h3]
- When conferred an NPC that is not in the team as a city lord, The favor increase has been changed from 10 to 15

- Some changes for the plot quest of Alaf Jahim, including a boss nerf & adjustment of character skill

- Removed some skills from the legacy store, which players can learn on the skill page

[h3]BUG FIXES[/h3]
- Fixed a bug that caused unexpected favor system abuse by using recall & kick-out operations after granting fief to a team member

- Fixed some translation issues in some quest descriptions

- The stats for Yaya in the plot quest has been changed, now the stats will be generated dynamically by player build instead of system-settled stats

- Fixed a bug that caused wrong skill purchase in legacy store when playing as the Nameless

- Fixed skill [Psychic Armor] unmatched description with the actual effect

- Fixed some unmatched Shards descriptions with the actual required condition

- Fixed some unmatched affix descriptions with the actual stats

[h3]OPTIMIZATIONS[/h3]
- Optimized the UI display in EXP accounts when troops or characters reach MAX. levels (Previously was displayed as 0 EXP)

- Optimized the collision area of Argil Camp

- Optimized some text display issues, eg: missing Percent signs


If you encounter any issues when playing the game, please contact us in our Discord channels or fill in this bug report form for submission. We will quickly look into and try fixing them in future updates!



[h2]Montage Clip Event[/h2]

Another new event is ongoing in our discord channel - Montage clip assistance!

After seeing the community constantly share the hilarious clips with the community, we’d like to post-edit an in-game montage for Sands of Salzaar. So here to ask for your assistance, help us make that by sending your mind-blowing creations. Of course, the returns are necessary - a chance to win $50 gift cards!

Check more details in our Salzaar Tavern!

Hi Travelers,

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! We are excited to extend the holiday happiness for you! So today we’ve come up with Update 1.0.0.8!

We’ve fixed some glitches and made some improvements in this patch. Mostly fixes the description issues, and some polishings for the map collision so that you can enjoy far more freedom in the great desert with your boundless ambitions!

For more information, check out the detailed patch note below:

[h2]2022-01-05 Salzaar Update Log (V1.0.0.8)[/h2]

[h3]NEW ADDITIONS[/h3]
- Added a guide NPC for the nameless tribe, where you can sign-up and trigger the tournament

- Added new animation for Storm Wizard Skill - Lightning Bolt

- Besides resource cost, added BATTLE as an alternative option when sneaking into a town with a high favor

[h3]BUG FIXES[/h3]
- Fixed a bug where wrong quantity restrictions had been applied when troop T4 upgraded to T6

- Fixed a bug that caused melee attack not to be worked functionally while casting skill - Excalibur Exemplified from Sacred Guardians

- Fixed a bug that caused the healing effect of skill [Divine Melody] from Aganazzar not to be worked functionally

- Fixed a missing description of learning requirements of skill [Ancient Machina: Fatigues]

- Fixed a bug that caused Utar not to be taken functionally while Sultan intended to claim tribe culture

- Fixed a bug that caused unmatched notification pop up when purchasing animals from beast merchants

- Fixed unmatched description of Shard effects: [Phoenix Warrior], [Abyssal Beast], [Supreme], [Adaptive Husk] & [Silencer]

- Fixed a bug that caused the text description of Ifrit wells not to be fully displayed

- Fixed some Chinese characters showing issues

[h3]OPTIMIZATIONS[/h3]
- Optimized the collision area of Qebui Town

- Optimized the collision area of Red Stone Keep, widely lowering the rate of getting stuck and AI Team refreshing

- Optimized the class description of mercenaries (Previously has been described as a Mount Merchant)

- Optimized the skill description of Storm Scimitar (Previously was displayed as codes)

- Optimized the damage description of Fire Blade (Previously was displayed as 0 damage)


If you encounter any issues when playing the game, please contact us in our Discord channels or fill in this bug report form for submission. We will quickly look into and try fixing them in future updates!



[h2]Discord Walkthrough event - Winners have been chosen![/h2]

Back in December, we started the first community event giving Sands of Salzaar and new members some shares and tips. We’d like to say that It was a real encouragement for us after receiving many walkthroughs like text written, video clip sharing and WIKI Craft, etc. A huge thank you again for getting deeply involved in the community!

On that basis, this time we’ve selected 2 winners for the event, excited to unveil below!

[h3]2 Winners:[/h3]
Sands of Salzaar: What To Know in the Desert
(https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2691938665)
BEGINNERS GUIDE SANDS OF SALZAAR Gameplay Tutorial Tips
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]4 Participants Prizes:[/h3]
Unit Analysis: The Advantages and Disadvantages of the Brown Bear (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2701427758)
[RUS] Основной квест
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2698515790
Let's eXplore Sands of Salzaar || Eastern Fantasy Mount & Blade
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[Modding] How to Replace NPC Character's Portrait (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2700331364)

Congratulations to all! And please check the DM from our community manager on Discord for rewards awarding! All the selected entries link will be posted on Discord later, time to learn some tricks for the game!

Meanwhile, the Montage Clips Event is ongoing as well, grab another chance to win a $50 steam gift card!

Check more details in our Salzaar Tavern!

Hi Travelers,

2021 is drawing to a close, but there’s still time for an update in Sands of Salzaar, Update 1.0.0.7!

Today we have a fine selection of fixes and tweaks for you guys to enjoy in the holiday, including some much-needed game design adjustments as well as some description and UI display improvements.

And we also put a basic tutorial into the build as a new step development for new players who care about our game. Yes, we hear you =) This first version of the tutorial is focusing on introducing game early-stage features and the lore of in-game terms. This function will be continually built based on the feedback from the community, we’re looking forward to seeing your further suggestions on discord!

For more information, check out the detailed patch note below:

[h2]2021-12-31 Salzaar Update Log (V1.0.0.7)[/h2]
[h3]NEW ADDITIONS[/h3]
- Added a guidebook for all archives, introducing features of early-stage gameplay & a Dict of In-game Terms



- The playthrough level function is available in sandbox mode, A playthrough level & legacy points will be respectively obtained when the amount of occupied city is above (4 + current playthrough level*2). Only 1 level can be granted in a single saving slot

[h3]ADJUSTMENTS[/h3]
- Added the background introduction text for Sable Dragon Cuirass

- Improved the description and UI display in the calculation interface of Legacy points

- It’s not allowed to accept a random quest when the player is not in a faction & Under a WANTED status

- The command skill has been marked as yellow when talking to a certain member

- The rewarded jade quantity by talents - Jade Expert & Jade master has been increased from 1~2 to 2~3

- The movement speed penalty of Thur Rams has been changed from -100 to -150

- The duration of a wolf pack in the side quest “Canis” has been changed to 30 days


If you encounter any issues when playing the game, please contact us in our Discord channels or fill in this bug report form for submission. We will quickly look into and try fixing them in future updates!



[h3]NEW Community Event[/h3]

And a spoiler for the new year - Another upcoming discord event will meet you soon on Jan 1st, 2022 A MONTAGE CLIP event, we’d like to make a funny montage video to celebrate Sands of Salzaar v.1.0 Full Release. What you need to do is that boldly share your story by making a funny or motivational clip! A $50 steam gift card is for you after being used, It’s not a big prize but wish it will be a good sign for you!

Check more details in our Salzaar Tavern!