Write Warz Version 1.3 - New characters, bot improvements and more!

We continue to make improvements on our bot system for solo players. But be warned, they’re still in early alpha, so you might encounter some odd (but hilarious) behavior. Report anything inappropriate, and don’t forget to share your favorite stories!


[h2]Major Additions:[/h2]
[h3]New Characters:[/h3]





[h2]Avatar changes[/h2]

• Kira: Fixed sound issues with her abilities.
  
• Giselle: Can now gain points from Eli when his shield is active (without Eli losing points).
  

[h2]Progress Panel Update:[/h2]

Major Changes

• Progress Panel Update
  
• The Progress Panel has been removed to prevent spoilers for round winners.
  
• Voting progress and required votes are now shown directly in your word box or on a new panel on the right side of the screen.
  
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• Word Bonus System Overhaul
  
• Regular Word Bonus Box
  
• Durable Word Bonus Box: This box is protected from disturbances (e.g., Vixen’s abilities) and is used for plot point mechanics.
  

The Progress Panel Update and Word Bonus System Overhaul were introduced to streamline the game interface, making it cleaner and more intuitive for players. The goal was to prioritize key gameplay elements like word bonuses and prequel words, while reducing potential distractions.

One of the main reasons for this change is the introduction of characters like Vixen, whose abilities can manipulate or affect gameplay. The addition of the Durable Word Bonus Box ensures that certain critical aspects, like plot point mechanics, remain protected from Vixen’s attacks or similar future character abilities.

This update ensures a smoother user experience by focusing attention on what’s most important for each round, without giving away spoilers, and keeping vital gameplay mechanics secure and intact.


[h2]New Visuals & Animations:[/h2]

• The "Winning Sentence" panel sprite has been updated to match the theme better.
  
• Notifications for Plot Point rewards now reflect the origin of the points.
  
• Player-selected font settings are now reflected while writing.
  
• The Pirate Theme is now available in lobby creation (not yet playable).
  
• Added a QR Code on the "Save the Story" scene that links to the Write Warz Steam page.
  
• Point notifications now stack upwards instead of combining.
  

[h2]Tweaks:[/h2]

Plot Points:

• Fixed an issue with "Cursed Manuscript" icons resetting prematurely.
  
• Made "Evil Fog" easier to see through and improved performance.
  
• Upgraded "Mysterious Stranger" plot point character to a 3d model.
  
  Miscellaneous:
  
• Adjusted various fonts for in-game texts, menus, and match scenes to better fit the themes.
  
• Resolved problems with bot names that were previously generating inappropriate names.
  
• Additional Tweaks
  
  AI Improvements:
  
• Greatly improved advanced AI’s sentence outputs.
  
• Bot names are better generated with fewer repetitions and inappropriate words.
  
  Lobby and Menu Updates:
  
• The Scriptorium is now selectable in the lobby
  
• Improved theme headers in the lobby and adjusted skin/character name displays.