Warlordocracy News

Pathfinding is improved a bit more, the game now asks how many items you want to pick up, and a bunch of other little shit. The writers' strike is still going so nothing to watch, and I'm on summer break from the day job, so I'm crunching ass with Warlordocracy. Also, working on a Patreon DLC where you can choose 5 short challenge stories. The first two will be up on Patreon tomorrow.



Complete list of changes:

-Improved pathfinding a bit more.
-Added script for Pickpocket ability (not in Ch.1).
-Plates and vases can now be used to throw at targets like stones.
-Random map generator now prevents roads and rivers from overlapping.
-Red targeting visual highlights when using abilities, items, etc. now factors in line of sight.
-Player can now input amount when getting an item if there are multiple items of the same name in the tile.
-Changed "mapSand" script command to "mapSlow" to represent any tiles that slow movement (sand, swamp, snow).
-Improved "objMobAquatic" command: 1=water only, 2=amphibious, 3=slow tiles only, 4=unaffected by slow tiles.
-Added objects: wallClay, chair, urn, vase, gazebo, pool, tableGame objects (not in Ch.1).
-Added new map tiles to make bridges and sand look smoother.
-Added mobiles: prostitute, Hespu (not in Ch.1).

Got one Steam achievement working for beating Chapter 1 (had to make sure the plugin worked). Other minor fixes. Also, gonna update the Patreon challenge story into a list of 6 different short stories, which will eventually be released as a DLC somewhere down the line.

-Included Steam plugin for achievements in the future, added one achievement for beating Chapter 1.
-Added new script command: "steam" to unlock Steam achievement of given API name (updated Builder's Manual).
-Added painting scripts and screen displays, increased sprite size so they can be reached on the wall.
-Increased melee and pierce resistance of Militia Elite and City Guard to 30%, gave abilities.
-Added new standard mobiles: guards\arbalist, guards\merc (not in Ch.1).
-Added new main mobiles: Zidas, Toqa, Rumble (not in Ch.1).
-Improved bonus Limbo map script (for Patreon Maps).

Complete list of changes:

-Greatly improved pathfinding!
-Naturalism ability now lets you forage for wood.
-Pausing the game now erases arrow tracers immediately.
-Improved wallStraw sprites (and some other wall sprites).
-Throwing objects now shows weapon sprite flying toward target.
-Fixed huge bug from previous patch with door collision fucking with mobile position.
-Not enough Meta message is now a dialogue window when using abilities (not just message).
-Fixed bug where game messages wouldn't appear at top of screen while reading books from inventory.
-Rearranged screens into subfolders (maps, paintings, etc.).

Finally got arrow aprites flying through the air (easier than I thought). Also, improved framerate a lot, I think. Still on track to leave early access in August.

Complete list of changes:

-Greatly increased framerate.
-Added quick missile tracer sprites when shooting ranged weapons.
-Added lots of new character scripts and sprites (not in Ch.1).
-Fixed bug from last patch where AI stopped using bows.
-Woodcraft ability now lets you craft crossbow bolts.
-Improved HUD sprites a bit.


Videos:

Arrows Tracers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gZ4Qcrp2_c

Concealed Assassins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdP9bbPQ2C4

Play Dead Ability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53r2IIxElMI

Crossbows now require bolts (not arrows), concealed assassins are working, and I replaced the Aquatics ability with Throw Weapon. I fixed lots of little bugs, including one where henchmen could not eat anything without throwing up (because henchmen don't get hungry). Also, I tweaked lots of weapons stats and made stone useable objects instead of weapons (use to throw).


Complete list of changes:

-New items: bolt, quiverBolt (ammo for crossbows).
-New baddie sprites and scripts: bandits\assassin.
-Replaced Aquatics ability with Throw Weapon ability, new script.
-New script command: "objThrow" to throw currently-equipped item to given targeted coordinants.
-Fixed bug where mobiles could obtain objects from a distance with a ranged weapon equipped.
-New script boolean: "if_objMobPartyMain" to test if mobile is in main party (not henchman).
-Fixed food scripts so that henchmen don't vomit if overeating (they never get hungry).
-Choosing quit in the Journal menu now lets you quicksave, main menu, or quit program.
-Increased damage and required level of Whirlwind and Mighty Blow abilities.
-Updated Player's and Builder's Manual (reverted back to RTF files for now).
-Fixed bug where destination X's wouldn't appear on targets when paused.
-Tweaked weapon stats and improved lots of weapon and item descriptions.
-Stones have been changed from weapons to useable items (thrown).
-Increased health bonus for basic food and meat (3 to 5).
-Added click sound in dialogue windows.
-Improved some ability icons.