El Dorado: The Golden City Builder News

[h2]It’s time for our monthly devlog and as promised, this time we’ll introduce you to a social group which is very numerous and important for the prosperity of your city- Slaves! ⛓️[/h2]

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In the ancient Mayan empire the wheel wasn’t used for the creation of some sort of transportation device. Therefore, most of the goods were being moved by people 🚶often equipped with baskets. And that’s where slaves step in- a numerous work force to relieve the citizens from the physical labor. 💪 Use them wisely to propel your economy! [/h3]


Their function in society wasn’t just physical work. As we’ve previously mentioned, the Mayan Gods ⚡ were demanding, capricious and vengeful 😡 beings who didn’t bat an eye while punishing their followers as soon as they felt like they weren't given as many prayers and sacrifices as they deserved.

[h3]That’s why ancient Mayan were often having festivals full of music, incense, fire and of course- blood. But where to take that blood from? 🤔 Why would they slay their own valued citizens when slaves just waited to take their place on the altar? [/h3]

[h2]Offering them in their mystical, bloody rituals will please even the most demanding God. 👍 [/h2]



[h3]And you, as the rightful ruler, should learn from their traditions and follow their steps to ensure the wellbeing of your city and its inhabitants. [/h3]

The life of a few sounds like a fair price in exchange for the protection from famine, plagues, elemental cataclysms, as well as a good fortune during wars, gathering crops and hunting! 😀

Keep in mind that even slaves have their needs that have to be taken care of. In order to use them up to the very last drop of their blood you have to create a proper environment for the unwilling inhabitants of your city, you should at least grant them a roof over their head 🏠 and something to eat and drink. 🌽 🥛


Unfortunately that brings us to an end of this devlog but before you go we’d like to remind you that El Dorado: The Golden City Builder DEMO version takes part in the upcoming Seam Next Fest starting June 19, 2023, at 7 PM CEST! 🤩🎉 Don’t forget to add our game to your wishlist 👇 and join our discord 👇 where you can easily let us know what other features would you like to see in the final version of the game!



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1451470/El_Dorado_The_Golden_City_Builder/

See you soon
El Dorado Team

[h3]On June 19th, 2023, at 7 PM CEST a special event will take place - Steam Next Fest! And what's more, at this very moment we will be releasing the demo version of our game El Dorado: The Golden City Builder! 🔥[/h3]

Steam Next Fest is the perfect opportunity to explore the mysterious and beautiful world of El Dorado and meet the game better before its official launch. So mark the date on your calendars and join us on June 19th, 2023, at 7 PM CEST for the demo launch of El Dorado: The Golden City Builder at Steam Next Fest!



[h3]Any questions? Join us on Discord! 👇[/h3]


We are waiting for you!
El Dorado Team

[h2]THE PLAYTESTS ARE JUST OVER![/h2]

[h3]We want to thank you all for participating in the El Dorado playtests, this was our first publishing step and we are one step closer to the game's release![/h3]

Thanks to the playtests, we collected the necessary feedback that will allow us to further develop our game. If you haven't left feedback after playing the playtests, you can still do it and write to us on Discord or on CommunityHub.

[h3]Our next step will be the official premiere of the demo version, which will be next week![/h3]

The demo will be available during Steam Next Fest on June 19th, 2023, at 7 PM CEST!


But it is not everything! Steam Next Fest is a real celebration of upcoming games that will last for seven days. This time is the perfect opportunity to explore the world of disco and meet the upcoming game. 😍

[h3]So, mark your calendar for June 19th, 2023 at 7 PM CEST! [/h3]



See you soon,
El Dorado Team

[h2]It’s been a while since you’ve heard of us but we’re back with another devlog and this time, we’ll talk about the weather! ⛈️[/h2]

[h3]In our game, we’d like to give you an experience of what the life of the Mayans of that time looked like. Therefore, we cannot skip one of the most crucial factors- the weather. 🤩[/h3]

Life of the Ancient Mayans society was dictated by two seasons: rainy season 🌧️ and dry season. ☀️ They both had their pros and cons and people were always doing their best to exploit those advantages.



[h2]Let’s start with the dry season. [/h2]🌞

[h3]During that time of the year, the fertile soil- one of the main sources of food for your people is deprived of the life giving rain. 💧 To protect your city from the draught you’ll be forced to look for alternative sources of water. One of such sources were cenote- natural wells. They were natural rock formations in which the water was getting collected. During the golden era of Mayan Empire, cenotes were not only used as a well but also believed to be gates to the realm of Gods! 🙏

It was also the time when the ground was solid. Therefore, it was the time of wars, trading and politics between different cities. ⚔️[/h3]



[h2]As for the rainy season… 🤔 It was a time when most of the conflicts, trades and escapades were halted. [/h2]

[h3]And the reason for that? The overwhelming, omnipresent and never ending rain covering every square cm of the land veiling the earth in the shadows. ⛈️ [/h3]

The overflowing water was turning ground into mud pools making moving dangerous and nigh impossible. To make sure your progress won’t be stopped we suggest investing in stone roads. 🛣️



[h3]This season is also the perfect time to collect water necessary to survive the dry season. With the use of tanks carved in the stone by people called chultuns you’ll have a possibility to do so! 👍[/h3]

Those inconspicuously looking structures built on the circular plan allow to collect incredible amounts of water inside them. They are your best shot to make sure your people won’t suffer from thirst!

That brings us to the end of this devlog. We’d like to remind you about the Playtests currently taking place! 📝 To take part in them, all you have to do is visit the main page of the game, find the Playtest banner and press the green button “Request Access”! It’s that simple! 🤩 We invite you to try the game out and give us your feedback. Don’t forget to add the game to your wishlists 👇 and join our discord community! 👇



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1451470/El_Dorado_The_Golden_City_Builder/


See you soon,
El Dorado Team

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[h3]What is your next step?[/h3]
Check your e-mail where you have a Steam account, you should receive information that you have access to Playtests.

[h3]I haven't signed up before, can I still join the Playtests?[/h3]
Yes, if you haven't signed up before then don't worry you can still sign up by going to the main page of the game, there you will see a banner like below. Click on the green "request access" button and wait to get access.



[h3]Feedback:[/h3]
Playtest is a very important part of our game development, so we really count on your feedback, suggestion, and ideas. You can help us in a few ways:
1. Filling up the Google Form
2. Leave your feedback in Community Hub
3. Leave your feedback in Playtest Community Hub

[h3]How long will the Playtest last?[/h3]
The demo playtests are time-limited and anyone who wants to participate can be a part of these Playsets until June 12, 2023, at 1 PM CEST. After this time, Playtests will be disabled.

Please, keep in mind that this is a playtest so this is not a final demo, we really appreciate your feedback and suggestions!

[h3]Any questions? Join us on Discord! 👇[/h3]


See you soon!
El Dorado Team