Be My Horde News

[h2]Greetings, minions![/h2]

The moment you've been waiting for is finally here—our first major update for Be My Horde! Without further ado, let's dive straight into what's new and exciting.

[h2]NEW SCROLLS OF FATE[/h2]

We want to extend our gratitude for all your suggestions and feedback on the Scrolls of Fate feature. We've taken a closer look and not only rebalanced the existing scrolls (details in the "Rebalance" section), but we've also added SIX brand-new ones. These additions will allow you to further customize your playthrough and discover new ways to play Be My Horde. Let's explore the new scrolls!

💀 Aura of Decay - Activating this Scroll creates a magic circle around Moriana that damages any hostile units that approach. While you still need to protect the necromancess, she's no longer completely defenseless!



💀 Swift Decay - Some of you noticed that you could rot the in-game trees, but it was just a visual effect. Not anymore. With this new Scroll, you can gain a temporary speed boost by corrupting any tree in your path. And yes, the buff adds up, so the more rotten trees in a row, the longer you stay faster.



💀 Poisonous Ashes - Unlocks poisoned urns that harm the living when broken. The affected unit will eventually die, even without your extra help. We warned you about Moriana's toxic company, but you didn't listen....



💀 Wind of Ashes - Doubles the number of urns on the level. Combining it with other urn-related Scrolls can yield interesting results!

💀 Corpse Explosion - When this Scroll is active, EVERY corpse you resurrect explodes, damaging all nearby enemies. As they say, if you have to go, go with a bang.



The last new Scroll is probably the most important one, as it changes the gameplay greatly. We got a lot of feedback from you about too much smashing of the button to resurrect in the late stages of the game. So, we reveal a new level of necromancy art before you. The last scroll is:

💀 Automatic Ascension - This enables passive necromancy. When the Scroll is active, Moriana resurrects minions automatically, sparing you from pressing the button. The cooldown for this ability depends on your overall necromancy level. Let the game handle the work, and give your poor Space button a break.



[h2]DIFFICULTY STRUCTURE[/h2]

You can now build a new structure in the Dominion, allowing you to adjust the difficulty of your run by increasing the enemy’s damage. If you find the basic Be My Horde too easy, give yourself an extra challenge. To unlock each difficulty level, you must first finish the game (reach the 30-minute mark) on the current level. It's not easy to impress Moriana, but you might just earn her attention and admiration by challenging yourself. Maybe. Probably not.



[h2]MI CASA ES SU CASA[/h2]

You'll spend a lot of time in Moriana's Dominion, building new structures and learning new abilities. And so, we put much effort into it.

💀 We've enhanced its visuals by adding new effects, adjusting existing ones (like the souls effect when building structures), and revealing previously invisible lava pits.

💀 We've also rebalanced the progress in the Dominion. It requires less grinding as bigger upgrades have been changed to a few smaller ones. Progress is simply quicker, but it’s still not too easy.

💀 Additionally, we've separated the abilities to increase health points and unlock health regeneration into two different structures.

We hope you enjoy your new dark and hellish base!



[h2]IMPROVEMENTS AND SMALLER CHANGES[/h2]

💀 The pause menu now shows active Scrolls;
💀 Increased the maximum zoom level;
💀 Higher tier units now have even bigger priority when selecting units to resurrect;
💀 The end screen now shows the “New Record!” message;
💀 Minions can now corrupt plants and trees;
💀 Added highlight effect to all interactive buildings in the Dominion;
💀 Changed Scroll point icon color from white to teal;
💀 Improved Mages’ fireball sound effect;
💀 Changed alive Priest heal effect to yellow;
💀 Removed the chance to spawn a Peasant in urns;
💀 Weather type is now predefined for the first several runs;
💀 Improved button navigation in the Scrolls window;
💀 Improved interface scaling for non-16:9 resolutions;



[h2]FIXES[/h2]

💀 Fixed the issue that caused Hold Instant Cast to have a delay between resurrections;
💀 Fixed the issue that caused Great Plague graves to spawn units with incorrect stats and abilities;
💀 Fixed the issue that sometimes caused Mages not to attack; the issue mostly affected Undead Mages;
💀 Fixed the issue that caused the resurrection cast to be interrupted when leaving the range;
💀 Fixed the issue that allowed urns to spawn on summoning circles;
💀 Fixed the issue that prevented the player from continuing dialogue with a mouse during the second dialogue;
💀 Fixed the issue that caused visual problems with the portal when entering the hub for the first time;
💀 Fixed the issue with inconsistent checkbox positioning in options;
💀 Fixed the issue with inconsistent Moriana portrait sizes;
💀 Fixed the issue that caused the sound effect in dialogues not to be affected by sound settings;
💀 Fixed multiple text issues in dialogues.

[h2]REBALANCE[/h2]

💀 Late-game units now deal more damage to Moriana to balance out more health upgrades.

💀 SCROLLS



Blood Dust: Increased spawn rate.

Speed Dust: Increased spawn rate; Speed urns now have a unique sprite; Obtaining a new speed buff while the previous one is active now adds to the timer instead of only refreshing it.

Spiritual Revive: Changed healing from 0.25 per resurrected corpse to 0.5 per cast + 0.1 per corpse.

Great Plague: Changed the starting spawn time from 0:30 to 0:00; Grave sprites now show which unit they contain.

Circle of Death: Doubled the amount of spawned enemies.

Storyteller: Increased their spawn rate during the 20:00-30:00 time frame by 50%; Decreased priest healing by 50%.

Wooly Boomer: Decreased Scroll cost from 3 to 2; Significantly increased Sheep’s spawn rate in the 0:00-5:00 time frame; Doubled Sheep’s spawn rate in the 5:00-20:00 time frame; Slightly decreased Sheep’s spawn rate after minute 20:00.

That's it for this update. As always, please share your thoughts on any improvements or changes, as well as the game in general. You play, and we'll get back to work—we have plenty more in store. While we're currently focused on enhancing existing features, completely new content is coming. We hope to share more information very, very soon. Take care!

Praise be Moriana!
The Polished Games Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499520/Be_My_Horde/

[h2]Hello, minions![/h2]

Exactly one week ago, we clicked that green button on Steam, unsure what would happen next. How would people welcome Moriana and her horde? Are we going in the right direction with our next game? Simply put, will people like it?

Now, seven days later, we couldn’t be more excited about what’s happening around us! Our small indie game has surpassed 100 reviews on Steam! Thank you very much for all the reviews, both positive and negative. All of them will help us improve Be My Horde in the upcoming weeks and months. We read all suggestions and do our best to answer all messages. Remember to join our Discord server, where you can stay in direct contact with the Polished Games developers.

[h2]We’re already working on the first bigger update, which we should publish next week. What can you expect?
- New “Hard Mode”;
- Improved look of The Dominion;
- New Scrolls of Fate;
- And more - stay tuned for details![/h2]

A quick reminder that you can win a package filled with the Be My Horde merch by participating in Horde Rush: Speedrun Challenge! Try to reach a 30-minute mark as quickly as possible, and submit your run on our Discord server. You’ll find more information HERE: https://steamcommunity.com/games/2499520/announcements/detail/4197998869195739486

[h2]YOU ARE KILLERS[/h2]

In the meantime, Moriana also wishes to thank you all for helping her in her crusade against everything that lives. Looking at the statistics below, we can clearly see that you did a lot of fruitful campaigns! So many Peasants, Warriors, Knights, and more had to say farewell to their pathetic lives. Also, we see you like exploding Sheep. We understand. We like it too. Please, don’t call PETA.



And this is just the beginning. With the next updates, we hope to add more content to the game and enhance your experience of leading your own horde of undead warriors!

[h2]THE MORE, THE MERRIER[/h2]

We’re also happy to let you know that from now on, you can get the POLISHED GAMES COLLECTION bundle, where for a lower price, you can purchase both Be My Horde and our RPG, Realms of Magic, with a constant 10% discount. You'll find the bundle here:

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/42733/Polished_Games_Collection/

Thank you for supporting the project. Please constantly send us your feedback. Every review and suggestion fuels our team. Every social media post or video on YouTube helps us reach more necromance adepts. You people are simply breathtaking!
Stay tuned for the next update!

Praise be Moriana!
The Polished Games Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499520/Be_My_Horde/

[h2]Greetings, Horde![/h2]

Thank you all for supporting us at the launch by joining Moriana’s malevolent horde! We’ve read all your reviews, feedback, and suggestions—it's wonderful to see such a warm welcome for Be My Horde. However, now is not the time for us to rest. Quite the opposite, in fact. Our powerful necromancer keeps her penetrating eye on the Polished Games team, and we’re working hard on upcoming updates with new content and improvements. More about that will be announced soon. In the meantime, we have a different treat for you all.

[h2]HORDE RUSH[/h2]

We’re excited to announce a contest where you can win an official merch package filled with Be My Horde goodies! The black box includes a mug, a sheet of stickers, a lanyard, a pin, and the most important item—a scented candle in a graveyard vessel we call a "Znicz" in Poland! You can win all this by participating in the Horde Rush: Speedrun Challenge, which involves reaching the 30-minute mark in Be My Horde as quickly as possible!



[h2]WHAT YOU NEED TO DO[/h2]

1. Create a new Save Slot by clicking the icon in the top-right corner of the pause menu.

2. Play until you reach the 30-minute mark. This will take a few runs, as getting there without any upgrades is impossible.

3. Speedrun starts on the frame where the in-game timer shows 0:00 on the first run and ends on the frame that shows 30:00 on the timer.

4. Record your whole gameplay and post the video on YouTube.

5. Join our Discord server and post a link to your video in the “Horde Rush” thread.

[h2]THAT’S IT![/h2]

The player with the quickest gameplay will be announced as the winner! You have until June 30th, 11:59 p.m. (PT) to submit your run.

The package with the merch will be shipped to the winner two days after the contest closes (delivery time may vary depending on the winner’s country).

You can find the detailed Terms & Conditions here.

[h2]So, are you ready to take the challenge and impress Moriana? Good luck, dear players! And may the best player win![/h2]

Praise be Moriana,
The Polished Games Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499520/Be_My_Horde/

[h2]Greetings, Horde![/h2]

The moment you’ve been eagerly anticipating has arrived. We are thrilled to announce that Moriana is ready to welcome you into her twisted, blood-soaked world. EARLY ACCESS STARTS NOW - BE MY HORDE IS AVAILABLE! You can get the game with a 10% discount for the next 14 days.

[h2]WATCH THE LAUNCH TRAILER[/h2]

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[h2]DEATH (EA) IS JUST THE BEGINNING…[/h2]

As we embark on this Early Access journey, we invite you to share your thoughts on the Steam forum, through reviews, or on our Discord server. In the coming weeks and months, we'll be polishing existing features and, of course, adding a wealth of new content. Expect new units, abilities, features, and much more. Your feedback and suggestions are crucial as they will shape the game, so don’t hesitate to share your insights!

Currently, Be My Horde supports English, but we plan to add more languages soon. Stay tuned!

That’s it, horde. Without further ado, we encourage you to dive into Moriana's world and build your own colossal, malevolent horde. Embrace the art of necromancy and start your adventure today. Good luck! And remember...

The Polished Games Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499520/Be_My_Horde/