Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age News

Welcome back from EVO 2024! We had an absolute blast hanging out at the Diesel Legacy booth, meeting returning and new fans of the game.



Check out our short recap video here!



Before the party started, we held a fun exhibition match and showcase of our newly revealed character Damkina at the Hawaii Suite, streamed on LevelUpLive and hosted by FGC legend Alex Valle!

[previewyoutube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC0Vbw2WO0E[/previewyoutube]

At the booth, we had a ton to do– from a hands-on new build showing off Damkina, to our $2,500 prize pool tournament, to our “Beat the Pro” Unrooolie exhibitions to the combo challenge to booth giveaways– to a lot more!





Our 2nd Official Tournament had a massive amount of entrants, with 58 individual players across 29 teams. The top 3 teams split the $2,500 prize pool, but only first place took home the custom made Diesel Legacy fightsticks. Not a bad prize for an unreleased game!





[h3]1st Place:[/h3]
🥇 DBD Players (Triumph / Argen)

[h3]2nd Place:[/h3]
🥈 Turmeric Brothers (Shinobi / FrigidFaceKillah)

[h3]3rd Place:[/h3]
🥉 YoVG Knights (TheCrimson_Knight / Keonix_dood)

[h3]4th Place:[/h3]
🏅 The Kings Of Games (Uchi / Son_Dula)

[h3]5th Place:[/h3]
🏅 Weird future (Bwanabest / Kybus)

[h3]5th Place:[/h3]
🏅 rosy dingle (RoseJ / Dingle)

[h3]7th Place:[/h3]
🏅 Hum (Bandito Hum / chumbucha)

[h3]7th Place:[/h3]
🏅 4lily (S0ulN1nja / THREESIXEIGHT)

The Triumph / Argen dream team came back from CEO and dominated once again! Can anyone stop them?! We'll be periodically uploading the matches for Losers, Winners and Grand Finals on our YouTube channel, be sure to subscribe!

For a full list of results, check out our Start.gg page: start.gg/diesellegacy



In addition, we held a Combo Contest all weekend long! The rules are simple. Using only one bar of meter (and as much setup as needed), do the biggest damage combo you can do!

[h3]1st Place:[/h3]
Argen (Fritz)
[previewyoutube]https://youtu.be/eN6dTUqXToc[/previewyoutube]

[h3]Runner-Up:[/h3]
TheCrimson_Knight (Ruby)

The prize? Both players can design and name their own achievement that will appear in the full version of the game! Look out for what they've got planned. 😈



We also had Unroooolie of Yo! Video Games fame come through and show off their 2v2 multi-laning skills. Winners will be given a copy of another game of ours.

That’s it for now! Check our next moves in the near future (including a potential chance to play again before our launch in December), AND keep an eye out for Holiday Matsuri/CEOtaku 2024 on December 20-22nd in Orlando, FL. Diesel Legacy is being featured as a MAIN GAME there!



Until next time, be sure to follow our socials, wishlist the game if you haven’t already– and above all else, be good people.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1959140/Diesel_Legacy_The_Brazen_Age/

Discord: https://discord.gg/qZczTqaXsr
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Facebook: @DieselLegacy

Cheers,
Your Diesel Legacy/Maximum Entertainment Team

[h2]Intro[/h2]
Damkina is stepping onto the scene! 🍸

Damkina's glamourous diva moveset will pummel, slap and stomp anyone who dares oppose her. Beware though! She holds a nefarious, dark secret.

Damkina will be playable at the Diesel Legacy booth at EVO 2024 in Las Vegas from July 19th to 21st!

[h2]Lore[/h2]
The town’s biggest cultural phenomenon is the cinema, and its shining star is none other than Damkina, the Goddess of the Silver Screen.



She is the best, the brightest, the one everyone wishes they were or wishes they were with, and she knows it. If she wants something, she’ll simply take it, and she’ll step all over anyone in her way-- all while looking smashing.

She was discovered and brought to New Libertis by FALCORP’s head, Hieronymous Frazer. He saw an opportunity to use her to promote their products and the latest fashions in the movies, but she harbors a nefarious secret.

Damkina is of mysterious origins in the old world, but the tabloids and conspiracy junkies suggest she’s much older than she appears to be. Could it be true? Any real details are obscured -- and she has the power to make it stay that way. One thing is certain. She never makes an appearance without her shiny green gemstone dangling from the neck.

This magical jewel, known by some archeologists as the fabled Eye of Sēth, was thought to be pure myth. Many believe it’s powers to be only mere movie magic. She’ll use this stone to defend herself when the sheer weight of her personality won’t suffice.

Wild cat scratches and impaling high heels are viscous enough for any opponent, but her otherworldly abilities are quite dangerous as well, as she’s able to use telekinesis at will and project her slithering aura to attack. It’ll be a bad day for anyone unlucky enough to get on this dame’s bad side (which is almost a certainty, really).

[h2]Gameplay Summary[/h2]
Damkina has access to a stance, command grab, decently ranged normals and much more. As a stance character, she's able to flow between her normal attacks to her carpet stance-- giving her access to another moveset. She also has access to a life stealing gem which gives her the ability to sustain herself on the battlefield longer than her enemies.

In addition, Damkina has NO motion inputs except for her supers-- making her ideal for executing specials quickly OR picking up a first time character as a fighting game newcomer.

In this quick character breakdown, we're going to go over SOME of her more notable moves.

[h3]Normal: Apply Makeup[/h3]
st. B

It's never a bad time to put on your face.

Damkina's standing B might seem like a normal attack, but holding it down allows her to glamourize. Tapping left or right applies makeup, and letting go finishes the attack. Remember this mechanic, as it will be very useful in tandem with one of her unrevealed abilities.

[h3]Special: Gem Command Throw[/h3]
B+C

Some use it to eat pizza, others use it to extend their combos.

By tapping both B and C, Damkina uses her mysterious gem to do a ranged command grab that goes a quarter of the screen. If successful, she uses the power of telekinesis to slam her opponent on the ground, giving her a ground bounce to continue her combo.

This command grab also works to continue combos both on the ground AND in the air, allowing for some pretty nasty combo extensions.

This move comes out so slow that she can cancel almost any normals into this move, constantly keeping opponents on their toes. Watch out though, if they jump the grab, Damkina is in a very punishable state.

[h3]Special: Carpet Stance[/h3]
B+D

Aladdin wishes he had a (non-alcoholic) martini on his magic carpet ride.

The staple, bread 'n butter and absolute chain that turns Damkina from a cool character into an absolute superstar-- her carpet stance. By simply tapping B+D on the ground, in the air, while doing a normal on hit or block-- she cancels whatever she's doing and is able to start flying around, complete with her not suspicious elixir in hand.

Mobility-wise, she'll be able to use the air version of this to bait anti-airs and manuever away from danger in the air. While she can't airdash, if she uses this on the ground, she'll have access to another ground dash. At any point if she's on the carpet, she can use any jump to immediately get a second jump to trick opponents.

Of course, her entire moveset changes while in carpet stance.

A: Quick Attack
B: Large vertical hitbox, causes backturn state on hit.
C: Large vertical hitbox, launches on hit.
D: Large horizontal hitbox, exits carpet stance upon use.
A+B: Petrifying Stare -- A slow command throw, but can be used on ground and air. Grounded version can only grab grounded opponents. Air version can grab both grounded and air opponents. If grab is successful, opponent turns into stone for a follow-up combo.
B+D: Cancel - Pressing B+D again while in carpet stance allows her to nearly immediately go back into her normal stance, let it be on the ground or in the air. This stance may be key to unlocking her true combo potential.

Mastery of Carpet Stance is the fastest way to mastery of Damkina, so be sure to experiment with what she's capable of.

[h3]Meltdown: Sadistic Stomp[/h3]
QCF+BD

Some people pay for this sort of thing.

Damkina's temper flips from 0 to 100!

By doing QCF+BD, Damkina rages up and stomps down on anyone unfortunate enough to be across her path. She can change lanes and distances by holding the appropriate direction (up, down, forward), making her a threat in any lane. Her stomps also OTG, making easy combos off of her sweep or jumping D knockdown.

If it successfully connects, she stomps and grinds her heels on her opponent until she kicks them for a guaranteed wall splat, allowing apt teams to follow up with a combo of their choice. This Meltdown can easily change the tides of a battle, immediately cornering opponents upon hit and allowing for a massive damage and mixup opportunity if you've got a solid gameplan.

[h2]Conclusion[/h2]
There's a ton more coming: Including other specials, an install meltdown and more. For now, you'll have to wait, but not for long!



Damkina will be playable at the Diesel Legacy booth at EVO 2024 in Las Vegas from July 19th to 21st! You'll also be able to watch a short preview of her at the Hawaii Suite, with a stream by our friends at LevelUpLive on July 18th at 10:00PM PT.

Be sure to follow our socials for more information!

Discord: https://discord.gg/qZczTqaXsr
X: @DieselLegacy
Instagram: @DieselLegacyGame
Facebook: @DieselLegacy

Can Love Bloom On The Battlefield,
The Diesel Legacy & Maximum Entertainment Team 🫡

Our #EVO2024 tournament brackets are now LIVE, with pools start at 2PM PT on 7/20!

You can sign up by yourself initially, but in order to be accepted as a playable team, you'll have to complete it before sign-ups close.

Sign-ups will be open until ONE HOUR before the tournament starts, so be sure to get a head start for a piece of our $2,500 prize pool!





[h2]Tournament Information[/h2]
Please note, all info is subject to change.
Pools - July 20th @ 2PM PT
Top 8 Finals - July 20th @ 5PM PT

[h3]Prize Pool[/h3]

• $2,500 total prize pool. (60% to both of first place, 30% to both of second place, 10% to both of first place.)
  
• Custom Diesel Legacy Fightsticks for both teammates in 1st place.
  

[h3]Main Rules[/h3]

• Double Elimination
  
• 2v2
  
• Must have a consistent teammate. Cannot change.
  
• Xbox Controllers Provided (can provide own stick)
  
• Default Settings - 99 Seconds, 1 Round, First-To-3 Games
  

[h3]Extra Rules[/h3]

• Pausing/Disconnections will lose the round for the team that paused.
  
• All EVO2024 Code of Conduct rules will be enforced as well.
  
• We're doing our best to ensure the game is stable and fair. However, please note that this is an unreleased build, and unforeseen problems may occur. Rules may have to be adjusted due to time or circumstances.
  
• MaxEnt Staff has final rulings on all judgments.
  

🎲 Diesel Legacy at EVO 2024! 🎮

We are psyched to announce that Diesel Legacy will be featured at EVO 2024, happening in Las Vegas from July 19 to 21!

Lock in for an exclusive chance to experience our latest unrevealed character firsthand and play in our 2v2 $2500 prize pool tournament.

Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Diesel Legacy, meet fellow fans, and showcase your skills at the biggest fighting game community event of all time.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Play Our Unrevealed Character: Be among the first to play with and test our newest upcoming character-- included alongside a number of quality of life fixes and access to 1v1.
  
• $2500 Tournament: Compete in our official Diesel Legacy tournament for a chance to win big in Vegas! The winner will receive a custom-designed fightstick created by our friends at ArcadeShock.
  
• Random prize giveaways, new stickers, exhibition matches and more!
  

[h2]Tournament Information[/h2]
Please note, all info is subject to change.
Pools - July 20th @ 2PM PT
Top 8 Finals - July 20th @ 5PM PT

[h3]Prize Pool[/h3]

• $2,500 total prize pool.
  
• Custom Diesel Legacy Fightsticks for both teammates in 1st place.
  

[h3]Main Rules[/h3]

• Double Elimination
  
• 2v2
  
• Must have a consistent teammate. Cannot change.
  
• Xbox Controllers Provided (can provide own stick)
  
• Default Settings - 99 Seconds, 1 Round, First-To-3 Games
  

[h3]Extra Rules[/h3]

• Pausing/Disconnections will lose the round for the team that paused.
  
• All EVO2024 Code of Conduct rules will be enforced as well.
  
• We're doing our best to ensure the game is stable and fair. However, please note that this is an unreleased build, and unforeseen problems may occur. Rules may have to be adjusted due to time or circumstances.
  
• MaxEnt Staff has final rulings on all judgments.
  

[h3]In Conclusion[/h3]
Stay tuned for more updates and details as we get closer to EVO 2024. We can't wait to see you there!
🔗 For more information and updates, visit Diesel Legacy's official website, and be sure to wishlist the game!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1959140/Diesel_Legacy_The_Brazen_Age/

Discord: [https://discord.gg/qZczTqaXsr]
X: [@DieselLegacy]
Instagram: [@DieselLegacyGame]
Facebook: @DieselLegacy

See you at EVO 2024!

Citizens,

We've got a LOT to announce, but first-- Thank you all for taking our survey! We've had a lot of responses, and the team has been responding by going to town making more quality-of-life changes, balance adjustments, bug fixes and more!

In this update, we'll be quickly going over:

• Top 4 Survey Takeaways
  
• CEO 2024 Tournament Results
  
• EVO 2024 Announcement
  

[h3]1) Needs Higher-Level Tutorialization[/h3]
1a) We had quite a bit of feedback about the lack of higher-level tutorialization (specific character guides, combo structure, etc). For the full release of the game, we are intending on having tutorials, combo trials and much more as a part of the base product!

In addition, We are currently creating and releasing thorough beginner-to-intermediate tutorials which are being released via our socials (follow them!), which are definitely worth a watch while waiting for the next playable.

[h3]2) Fixing Various Minor Bugs/Quality of Life Options[/h3]
2a) Users have reported a variety of minor-game impacting bugs (alongside some rare major ones)-- thank you for letting us know! We're working on fixing everything reported, and more. Some examples include the ranking system's flow, disconnections and slowdowns caused by supers.

We are also including much more quality of life options in the future, including graphics options, more intuitive UI flow for the Juice Bar and Traditional Menus, and better button/macro mapping. Let us know if there's anything else that would help you or others access the game easier!

[h3]3) Overall Balance[/h3]
3a) Users have noted frustration dealing with certain moves. While we want to keep the game in a competitive state for longtime play, we also want to ensure the game is accessible so newcomers don't get steamrolled by single-dimension (read: degenerate) gameplay. We already showed a bit of this with changes to Ruby prior to the demo launch and a post-launch patch addressing Dieselmech's armor.

We have a LOT more coming to further tune characters, but we ultimately will do a major balance pass once all of the base characters have been fully fleshed out. For now, we're experimenting with what we think would be the most fun for everyone.

[h3]4) More Characters[/h3]
4a) There was a wide call on our feedback form to have more characters-- and as you could have probably told with the empty character select screen, we have a few more on the way! Each character from here until launch is getting wilder and more aesthetically diverse than the last-- no spoilers yet, but we want you to hold us at the highest standard when we say we've got crazier than the hulking metal mech coming up!

[h2]CEO 2024 Tournament Results[/h2]
First off, thank you all for coming to our booth and checking out the game once again! We had a ton of people come through, and wanted to give huge shoutouts to CEO and Alex Jebailey for the opportunity.



Congrats to all our winners for CEO 2024! We had a great time seeing the best of CEO compete against each other with 32 total entrants!

[h3]1st Place - Argen & Triumph[/h3]
[h3]2nd Place - Leon17 & Law[/h3]
[h3]3rd Place - Archon & Pharaoh[/h3]
[h3]4th Place - LAGr DaaChronicle & Just_Hern[/h3]
[h3]5th Place - Rythmic & Belmont[/h3]
[h3]5th Place - MAGIKARP & Critical Effect[/h3]
[h3]7th Place - Dick James & Maple[/h3]
[h3]7th Place - Rose & Kenshin[/h3]



[h2]EVO 2024 Announcement[/h2]
We're excited to say that we're going to be at EVO 2024 on July 19-21, revealing even more new characters! Keep an eye out soon when we announce everything we've got planned.

BUT WHAT CAN THIS BE..?

[h2]That's all![/h2]
That's all we have for now! Thanks so much for all the love and support you've given our game, we'll have more information soon!

Be sure to follow our socials to stay in touch:
Discord: https://discord.gg/qZczTqaXsr
X: @DieselLegacy
Instagram: @DieselLegacyGame
Facebook: @DieselLegacy

Cheers,
Your Diesel Legacy/Maximum Entertainment Team