Write Warz News

[p]Enjoy a pre-recorded Stream we did we few weeks ago as we prepare a new new stream tomorrow night at 6pm EST[/p]

[h3]Update 02.01.00 – Patch Notes[/h3][p]This update focuses on making Write Warz faster, clearer, and more fun to play round-to-round.[/p][h3]Major Voting Rework[/h3]

• [p]Tied sentences are now merged instead of triggering another voting round[/p]
• [p]Tied players share the winning points[/p]
• [p]Voting now shows who wrote each sentence and who voted for who[/p]
• [p]Points appear in a new scoreboard after voting[/p]
• [p]Winner and Good Judgment announcements removed to speed up pacing[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Bottom Bar Rework[/h3]

• [p]No more points shown during active rounds[/p]
• [p]Player portraits now fill the bottom bar[/p]
• [p]Randomized player colors added[/p]

[h3]Readability Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Larger writing areas[/p]
• [p]Bigger, clearer text[/p]
• [p]Reworked timer art moved to top-right[/p]

[h3]Twitch Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Clearer Twitch vote visibility with the new voting layout[/p]

[h3]New Tutorials[/h3]

• [p]Fully animated and voice-acted tutorials for the game and each theme[/p]
• [p]Can be disabled or skipped[/p]

[h3]Font Rework[/h3]

• [p]Fonts replaced for better readability[/p]
• [p]More varied starting fonts[/p]

[h3]New Content & Discounts[/h3]

• [p]New characters: Lysandra and Kiyoshi[/p]
• [p]Valentine Pack 50% off ($1.49)[/p]
• [p]Western Pack 50% off[/p]

[h3]Quality of Life & Bug Fixes[/h3][p]Includes improvements to:[/p]

• [p]Bonus words[/p]
• [p]AI behavior[/p]
• [p]Twitch SFX[/p]
• [p]Theme visuals[/p]
• [p]Lobby controls[/p]
• [p]Story readouts[/p]
• [p]Stability and consistency across all themes[/p]

[p]This update significantly changes how Write Warz feels moment to moment. Jump in and try it out.[/p]

[p]We’re hosting a Write Warz Community Game Night, and everyone is invited.[/p][p]Whether you’re brand new to Write Warz or a returning player, this event is all about getting people together, playing games, and trying out what’s next for the game—live with the dev team.[/p][p]During the event, we’ll be:[/p]

• [p]Playing Write Warz with the community[/p]
• [p]Hanging out in Discord with players[/p]
• [p]Launching our brand-new voting phase rework[/p]
• [p]Celebrating Write Warz being featured in Steam’s Typing Fest[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Community Game Night Details[/h3][p]When: Friday at 6:00 PM EST
Where: Discord
Who: New players, returning players, and the Write Warz dev team[/p][p]👉 Join the event and play with us on Discord:
[/p][p]https://discord.com/events/1092866675809996861/1467881896741441586[/p][p][/p][p]If you’d rather watch, we’ll also be live on Twitch with part of the team:
[/p][p]https://www.twitch.tv/writewarz[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]What’s New: Voting Phase Rework (Live at the Event)[/h3][p]We’ve reworked the voting phase to better match the fun, social party-game direction Write Warz has been moving toward.[/p][p]At the end of each voting round, you’ll now see:[/p]

• [p]Who wrote each sentence[/p]
• [p]Where every vote went[/p]

[p]This adds more reactions, more personality, and a lot more moment-to-moment excitement.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Tiebreakers – Completely Rebuilt[/h3][p]Instead of triggering another voting round, ties now work differently.[/p][p]When a tie happens, the tied sentences are merged together into one brand-new sentence, pulling as much as possible from each entry.[/p][p]It’s faster, funnier, and leads to some truly ridiculous results.
Six-way ties get especially wild.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][hr][/hr][h3]Faster End-of-Round Flow[/h3][p]We’ve rebuilt end-of-round point distribution to keep the pace moving.[/p][p]Less waiting. More playing.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]More Improvements Coming[/h3]

• [p]Larger, more readable fonts and writing areas[/p]
• [p]A new animated tutorial that plays when a game starts (hosts can skip it)[/p]
• [p]Mobile and web support coming soon[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]If you’ve been looking for a group to play with—or want to see what’s new in Write Warz—this is the perfect time to jump in.[/p][p]Come play with us.[/p][p]— The Write Warz Team[/p]

[p]Hey Word Warriors,[/p][p]We wanted to give you an early look at some big changes coming to Write Warz next week. This update leans harder into the party-game energy we’ve been shaping the game toward.
[/p][h3]Voting Phase Rework (Coming Next Week)
[/h3][p]Transparency update:[/p][p]We’ve revamped the voting phase to better fit the fun, social party-game vibe Write Warz has been evolving into.[/p][p]At the end of each voting round, you’ll now see:[/p]

• [p]Who wrote each sentence[/p]
• [p]Where every vote went[/p]

[p]This adds more reactions, personality, and yes… occasional drama (the fun kind).
[/p][h3]Tiebreakers (Big Change)
[/h3][p]Tiebreakers have always been something we wanted to improve. Previously, ties triggered another voting round, which took extra time and rarely changed the outcome.[/p][p]So we rebuilt it.[/p][p]Now, whenever there’s a tie, we merge the tied sentences together into one brand-new sentence that pulls as much as it can from each entry.[/p][p]It’s faster, funnier, and leads to some truly ridiculous results.[/p][p]Six-way ties get wild.

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[/p][h3]Faster End-of-Round Flow[/h3][p][/p][p]We’ve rebuilt the end-of-round point distribution to be quicker and better aligned with party-game pacing.[/p][p]Less waiting. More playing.[/p][p][/p][h3]Fonts & Readability
[/h3][p]We see you squinting and leaning way too close to the screen. That’s not ideal for a writing-based party game.
[/p][p]We’re reworking:[/p]

• [p]Fonts[/p]
• [p]Writing areas[/p]
• [p]Overall readability[/p]

[p][/p][p]Everything will be larger, clearer, and easier to read.

[/p][h3]New Animated Tutorial[/h3][p][/p][p]A brand-new animated tutorial is on the way.[/p][p][/p][p]When a game starts, the tutorial will play automatically.[/p][p]The host can skip it if everyone already knows what they’re doing.
[/p][h3]Roadmap Highlights[/h3][p][/p][p]February 5–9[/p][p]Steam’s Typing Fest, where Write Warz will be featured.[/p][p]Expect discounts and the voting rework to be live by then.[/p][p]Late February – March[/p][p]Mobile and web support is almost here.[/p][p][/p]

• [p]One player hosts on PC[/p]
• [p]Everyone else joins from any web-enabled device[/p]
• [p]Most of the game is playable on mobile/web[/p]

[p][/p][p]Mini-games won’t be supported in phase one. If a mini-game triggers while you’re on a web device, the AI will step in for you. As the game grows, we plan to expand mobile support further.[/p][p][/p][h3]March and Beyond[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Elves vs Samurai[/p]
• [p]Bumbly’s Rockin’ Adventure[/p]

[p][/p][p]These will wrap up Early Access and define the full base game. We’ll share more details closer to launch.[/p][p][/p][h3]Art Contest February 1st - 28th[/h3][p][/p][p]We’re hosting our first art contest soon.[/p][p]Create your own take on one of our characters.[/p][p][/p][p]The winning submission will:[/p]

• [p]Be added to the game[/p]
• [p]Have the artist’s name added to the credits[/p]

[p][/p][p]More details soon.
[/p][p]More details on Discord www.discord.gg/writewarz
[/p][p]Thanks for sticking with us and helping shape Write Warz.[/p][p]Go forth, be excellent, and write some very funny stories.[/p][p][/p]

[p]We’re going live to hang out with the community, talk about the development of Write Warz, and create some hilarious stories.[/p][p]During the stream, we’ll cover:[/p]

• [p]How Write Warz evolved from its early ideas into a party-focused experience[/p]
• [p]Design challenges and decisions that shaped the game[/p]
• [p]How different themes and modes came together[/p]
• [p]What it’s like watching real stories spiral during live play[/p]

[p]We’ll also be jumping into gameplay, showcasing some of the more exciting modes, and reacting to the chaos as it unfolds.[/p][p]Whether you’re curious about how Write Warz was made, want to see the game played live, or just want to hang out and watch stories go completely off the rails, we’d love to have you there.[/p][p]
If you want to play with the team or the community come join our Discord and sign up today!

https://discord.com/events/1092866675809996861/1455961926335987762

The stream will be broadcast live on Steam and Twitch.[/p]