[h2]Hello, minions![/h2]
No long introductions this time. Without further ado, let’s dive into the biggest treat of the day:
THE BOSS UPDATE IS AVAILABLE NOW!This marks another monumental step forward on our development journey, and we’re absolutely thrilled to finally share it with you! Although Moriana wasn’t pleased that we were focused on another character for the last few weeks, we think she understands she’s not the most import…
Hey, minions! Here’s another member of the Polished Games. The previous one had to take a short vacation.
Let’s quickly run through the exciting new stuff in Be My Horde and why you should be hyped about them.[h2]RICHARD III OVINE JOINS THE FIGHT[/h2]
Of course, let’s start with the star of the show. From now on, as you frivolously conquer the land of poor humans,
reaching the 27-minute mark will summon the ruler of the land, who will take matters into his own hands.
Richard III Ovine is our very first boss in Be My Horde: a king who’s tough on the outside but soft on the inside. If it were up to him, he’d spend his days peacefully tending to his flock of sheep—his beloved companions.
But don’t let his pastoral charm fool you; Richard is a formidable opponent. Armed with immense strength, he’s ready to smash substantial numbers of your minions with just one hit.
As dangerous as an entire army, he’s got a few tricks up his royal sleeves. Not only can he crush Moriana or her horde with his mighty weapon, but he’s also capable of leaping onto your forces, shattering the bones (at least all that have left in those undead bodies) of your loyal servants. His attacks fueled by the holy power are equally devastating, ready to incinerate his enemies. And that’s not all—some of his most terrifying abilities involve his fluffy friends. But... we’ll let you discover those surprises yourself.
Richard isn’t alone, after all. Expect countless Paladins and Mages willing to lay down their lives to protect their king. However, this is also good news for you: Richard’s troops can be turned into your own horde after all. Ah, the beauty of necromancy!
Defeating Richard will be no easy feat, but we believe you’ll all manage to put him down… eventually.
From now on, slaying Richard also marks the official end of the level. After witnessing the gruesome animation of his demise, you’ll automatically complete the run and return to the Dominion. While some players previously challenged themselves to survive as long as possible, the focus now shifts to defeating the boss as swiftly as you can. And let’s not forget that the Hard Mode is still there and also influences this bearded ruler!
Oh, and speaking of Richard… doesn’t it make you wonder why Moriana has set her sights on conquering his realm? Well…[h2]TALKING HEADS[/h2]
This boss update isn’t just about epic combat. We’re also introducing improved dialogues with Moriana in the Dominion, along with
brand-new conversations between her and Richard III Ovine! Yes, we’re finally bringing you more story in Be My Horde! To make the narrative shine, our chubby king is also fully voiced.
Ryan Cooper (Injustice 2, Ghost Song, MADiSON, Stasis: Bone Totem) joins the cast to deliver spicy banter with our necromancess. Through their witty and dramatic exchanges, you’ll uncover more about Moriana’s past and her feud with Richard. We love how Ryan masterfully balances seriousness and humor in his performance, and we hope you will, too!
No need to start a new save file to enjoy their interactions. However, improved dialogues between Moriana and the player will only be available on new playthroughs. They are triggered by getting to specific minute marks in the game, and most of you have probably already reached all of them by this point.
[h2]TIME TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING[/h2]
This update isn’t just about Richard and his fluffy army—
we’re finally rolling out achievements! For now, there are over 20 to unlock. You can track your progress in gathering
Unholy Deeds (as we call them) through a dedicated structure in the Dominion. We also take this opportunity to change the perks system a little bit - previously, some abilities could be unlocked by developing a special perks-oriented structure for your base.
From now on, most of the perks will be available after getting specific achievements! That said, expect that after the update, some perks will vanish from your deck, but we know you’ll unlock them back very quickly! You are, after all, amazing necromancy adepts ready to ACHIEVE great things!
Also, don't worry—we refunded you all the souls you spent on developing the perks structure.Currently, these are solely in-game achievements, but
Steam achievements are in the pipeline. We just really want to design many more of them before that, but to do so, we need to implement more content first. So stay tuned!
[h2]FILLING THE SCREEN[/h2]
With this update, we’ve also revamped Be My Horde’s UI!
The new interface is more user-friendly, visually appealing, and smooth. We’ve overhauled not just the in-game UI but also the menus, ensuring everything is now clearer and easier to navigate.
We also had
Steam Deck in mind while doing it, so expect the user interface to be even more polished (hehe) for the owners of Valve’s device. We know plenty of you prefer to experience malevolent crusades via it, so be sure we’re thinking of you all the time, ensuring that Be My Horde works great on Steam Deck!
[h2]FULL PATCH NOTES[/h2]
To make this announcement super official, here are the full patch notes detailing all the latest changes, improvements, and fixes:
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Added Boss Fight with Richard III Ovine;
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Added in-game Achievements;
💀 Revamped all of the UI;
💀 Added dialogues between Moriana and Richard;
💀 Improved Moriana's portraits;
💀 Changed and improved 4 out of 6 dialogues between Moriana and the player in the Dominion;
💀 Added animations to structures in the Dominion;
Balance tweaks:
💀 Dark Ritual - Damage increased (x2). Duration increased (10 sec->15sec);
💀 Swift Decay Tier 2 - New version: Doubles the DURATION of the burst of SPEED from all sources;
💀 Summoning Circle - Tier 1 nerf (50% less units);
💀 Summoning Circle - Tier 2 is now Tier 3, Tier 3 is now Tier 2;
💀 Vampiric Strike - Buff for all tiers (1%->2%, 3%->4%, 5%->6%);
💀 Swift Decay - Perk that heals from crops is now higher tier (Tier 2->Tier 3);
💀 Bonds of Torment - New Tier 3 perk (5 targets);
💀 Bonds of Torment - Healing from a single target decreased (0.3->0.2);
💀 Healing urns - More groups of urns but smaller. The total number is almost the same;
💀 Fires of Abbys - Bigger flat damage but smaller percentage damage;
💀 Second Coming - Tier 2 uses Blood Harvest as a damaged tool.
[h2]THE POLISHED GAMES COLLECTION[/h2]
Okay, we know that we launched only two games on Steam (one of them is still in Early Access), but hey, it means we can have our very own bundle! Don’t forget that you can get both Be My Horde and
Realms of Magic in the nice package and now,
with the Steam Autumn Sale running, it’s cheaper than ever! So, if you want to check out what else we cooked in the past and set out on a fantasy adventure, be sure to check out Realms of Magic!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/42733/Polished_Games_Collection/
[h2]AND AN EPIC STORY CONTINUES[/h2]
Of course, we’re just getting started. Introducing Richard III Ovine was a test of our ability to create thrilling boss fights and advance the story of Be My Horde. Now, it’s your turn to tell us:
did we pass? Share your thoughts on this mighty king and his epic battle!
Looking ahead,
future updates will bring new challenges, fearsome enemies, and lore-rich bosses as we continue building Moriana’s journey to becoming the most formidable necromancess in history. But first things first: go out there and slay the king! Richard III Ovine can’t wait to meet you on the battlefield.
Praise be Moriana!
The Polished Games Teamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2499520/Be_My_Horde/
