Warlordocracy News

Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/652410/Brigand_Oaxaca/

Added a virtual keyboard for Steam Deck string input, abilities are now auto-sorted by required skill for modders who want to add their own abilities, all main stories are now listed first, you can now access manuals from the game menu. Tons of other little fixes from bug reports on Steam, itch, Twit, Reddit, and Discord. See below:

Complete list of changes:

SOURCE CODE:
-New virtual keyboard in input windows for Steam Deck.
-Stories are now auto-sorted so that official stories come first.
-Abilities are now auto-sorted by required skill (so modders can smoothly add abilities).
-Cursor no longer locks in loading screen, minigames, etc. (only locks when game is running unpaused).
-Added Player's Manual and Builder's Manual to settings menu, disabled in Exclusive Mode (web link also disabled).
-Allowed one more line to ability list in character info screen before it gets cut off.
-Fixed ground slide collision for flying objects.

SCRIPTS:
-Ramirez now sells radiation pills.
-Fixed bug where Ricardo wouldn't initiate target practice if you bought Thumper SMG or Enforcer 30-Cal.
-Demolition Man ability now lets you produce Hex Rockets using the ability itself (not just using Produce Rockets).
-Fixed bug with Hex Charges where they would explode instantly or in the wrong location.
-Hex Charges now automatically decrease faction respect in scripts if anyone is hit.
-(PANAMA) Fixed bug where Hutch wouldn't disappear from Culebra cut after Chapter 2.
-(BATTLES) Fixed objectives list for BATTLES maps.

RESOURCES:
-Added keyboard images to the HUD folder.

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).