v0.12 Beta has Begun

[p]Hi all, [/p][p]let me invite you to the beta-test of version 0.12 using the experimental branch pass-key: [/p][p][/p][h2]WelshCorgiPembroke[/h2][p][/p][p]Just go to the Steam, find Microcivilization in your library, go to its Properties, Betas and insert your key to the text box. [/p][p] The branch is already activated and should contain game version 0.12.0 [/p][p][/p][p]I will be releasing a regular Monday update tomorrow covering what's new in 0.12 (continuing from what was said in August Update). But as a quick summary here's at least some headlines:[/p][p][/p]

[p]Tier 4 ascension tree is now accessible up to Modern era. Besides retaking old upgrades lost in T3 there's a number of new upgrades and also 4 new Artist heroes and several Judgements to be fought.[/p]
[p]Artists system has been extended - creating something like a 'meta-economy' allowing you to generate some of the rare Lotuses for 'free'. They can now also Infuse with Idols.[/p]
[p]Black lotus capture system was redesigned to be more intuitive (replaced with a new lotus color)[/p]
[p]Starting location on map has overview of new Strategic resources, rare techs and Predicaments. The map geography is also more varied and some tile mechanisms updated.[/p]
[p]New Strategic resources types (including Chocolate!)[/p]
[p]Trade route system completely redone now based on other civilization tiles as the primary mechanism (technically you can now 'claim' their tiles for gold instead of workers)[/p]
[p]Hero abilities for Gold and Autonomy have been updated allowing more usability across levels, better scaling and synergies with workshops and wonders.[/p]
[p]Predicaments have now been updated (with some new ways to counter them)[/p]
[p]Theater hero farming was updated.[/p]
[p]Crisis reward system updated (more varied in-game rewards dropping)[/p]
[p]Hard difficulty with extra tough crises combat.[/p]
[p]Updated Auto skills system with new Auto-Expansion ability.[/p]
[p]Various existing mechanisms updated and rebalanced.[/p]