Warlordocracy News

Warlordocracy Chapter 2 is up on Steam and itch. Probably still need to balance the difficulty, so I'll be doing that over the next couple weeks after some feedback. I'll fix any bug reports ASAP, of course.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2498110/Warlordocracy_Ch_2/

Itch: https://blancaster45.itch.io/warlordocracy-ch2

Chapter 2 DLC is finished and will be released tomorrow (after I get back from my day job). Meanwhile, here's the latest patch. Lots of little fixes. Mainly it's got all the scripts for Ch.2 finished and tested.



Complete list of changes:

-Finished Chapter 2 Early Access (on Steam tomorrow)!
-Climbing ropes and vines now requires 30 Meta.
-Fixed bug where changing to a new map made all mobiles face north.
-Fixed bug from a few patches ago where fire and other effects weren't moving.
-Effect objects like fire are now automatically set to temporary (disappear after leaving map).
-R-Clicking usable items in inventory no longer changes equipment (changed "pickEquip" to "pickDefault" in item use scripts).
-Bottles of miscellaneous substances (boomdust, etc.) now have script that lets you pour it out for empty bottle.
-Made HUD updates for party member conditions more efficient.
-New gemcracks (no scripts yet): gemPyro, gemCryo, gemBio.
-New items: counterfeit coins, counterfeit plate.

There is now a bandit who will tell the others to stand down in Tuskwood in Chapter 1 if you get to him, improved other dialogue and fixed a bunch of little shit. Chapter 2 DLC is still on track to release Monday, November 6th. Busting ass on side quest scripts until then.


Complete list of changes:

-Usable objects now run check scripts immediately after map load (light sources, etc.).
-Fixed script bug where Commander Ralo and Murag would drop papers for Ch.2 when killed in Ch.1.
-Attacking the bandit camp in Ch.1 now causes Murag to automatically flee with Favius (so the story won't break).
-New main character in Ch.1: Numbers, a bandit accountant who surrenders, improved some other dialogue.
-Sounds and game messages no longer play if map isn't yet loaded (for respawn scripts, etc.).
-Time pass dialogue window no longer displays when you travel to new maps.
-Forges now produce light (like campfires and streetlights).
-Slime monsters are now of the "fungus" species.
-Lots of Chapter 2 progress (alpha on Patreon).

Huge pathfinding and general AI improvement, lots of new voice sounds. Fixed lots of little bugs and made tons of progress on Chapter 2. One more week until Chapter 2 is finished, but for now why not give me money on Patreon and get the alpha?

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lcsoftware

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLLQL_xkCvs

Complete list of changes:

-AI now checks for non-diagonal paths (L-shape), greatly improving pathfinding.
-Mobiles can now move diagonally across blocked tiles (to make collision less annoying).
-Bandits, militia, pirates, etc. have lots of new death sounds, new riot ambient sound.
-Campfires now create light effect (reveal concealed characters).
-Fixed bug where weapons were being drawn on unconscious mobiles.
-Fixed bug with real backspace key in virtual keyboard.
-Fixed bug where "destroyAll" command wasn't working.
-Fixed bug with music spazzing out on map change.
-New encyclopedia entries: status effects.
-New pirate henchman: Moon Markswoman.
-New script command: "stopSounds".
-Lots of Chapter 2 progress (alpha on Patreon).

Got the virtual keyboard working and finished touchscreen mode. Should run perfectly on the Deck now if you turn on touchscreen mode in the options. Also, greatly improved pathfinding and framerate when ordering multiple party members. Ranged attacks can now be evaded. Lots of other little fixes.

Complete list of changes:

-Virtual keyboard working if touchscreen mode is turned on in settings.
-Greatly improved framerate and pathfinding when setting multiple party destinations.
-Character window button "Dismiss" now also lets you talk to and examine party members (for touchscreen mode).
-Ranged attacks can now be evaded, attacking flying targets with melee now miss automatically.
-Decreased evasion of birds from 100% to 50%, decreased Y selection size of boars.
-Tooltips now affected by HUD opacity in settings, other HUD improvements.
-Mobiles now auto-change command to attack if target becomes hostile.
-Added factions, status effects, and some locations to encyclopedia.
-Added encyclopedia option to list all entries in a given topic.
-Now only the main character can talk to other party members.
-Lots of Chapter 2 progress (alpha on Patreon).
-Added lots more human voice sound effects.