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Bulwark November Update



Hello Surveyors - it's been a hot moment since we've had a Bulwark specific update for you, and though Tomas is working INCREDIBLY hard on some brand new features that we can't wait to share with you (though you may have spotted a tease or two if you've been following his social accounts lately), I'm here in his stead to give you a small glimpse into what he's been working on lately in recap, and a glimpse of the future. Let's go!

Not all that Glitters is Gold


Before we get into the nitty gritty, it's TOTALLY worth highlighting the Golden Joysticks that took place this month, which had two pretty substantial events for Bulwark!

First of all the nomination for most anticipated game - despite not picking up the award on the night it was honestly, absolutely stunning to be considered in that list considering the heavyweights included within the category, and we have to once again say THANK YOU to everyone that helped spread the word and get your votes in for Tomas!

(Look That's Bulwark up There!)

On a more personal note, Tomas also got to actually present an award at the show itself, no small feat to do to a room full of industry peers and press - but he handled it with grace and managed to look good doing so - well done Tomas! Hopefully one of many award considerations for Bulwark to come!


(wish I could pull off a denim suit tbh)

Can't see the Forest for the...


As we mentioned at the top of the blog, Tomas has been BUSY - I'm talking total revamps of some systems, new additions and features, and even some reconstructing of how you interact with the Ursee compared to how you did during the Evolving Demo.

I managed to steal these totally not giving away anything images from Tomas's laptop whilst he was presenting an award and combined them into a little look into some of the new 'construction inventory' features, as well as how faction allocated commanders and captains will be discovered within the game.



I won't dive too much into these for now, because if you've been watching Tomas socials, you've probably seen a little description of these already, and if you haven't? Well then you can be surprised when we dive more into them later! But rest assured the Ursee is changing in interesting ways for those that think they already have their (Ur)sea legs.

Beauty is in the eye


It wouldn't be a Bulwark update without a new host of some beauty shots taken from the newest build to share with you - featuring new aesthetics and features - so here's a little selection of my favourite that should help keep you sated whilst we wait for the next TOTALLY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!











Beautiful, as always - honestly can't wait to get the game back into your hands and see what you all come up with!

Finally as a little extra extra treat for making it to the bottom of the blog... What's Kraken?




That's gonna do it for this blog, short and sweet just to let you know that Tomas is doing amazing things and we haven't forgotten you - do keep your eyes peeled for big announcements happening sooner than you think, and as always PLEASE keep sharing every piece of Bulwark content you see out in the wild, and hit those wishlists - they really REALLY help indie devs!

Have a great week!

- Gary from Wired Productions

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Wired Autumn Sale 2023!

Our publisher Wired Productions is having an Autumn Sale.

The Days are getting shorter, the leaves are falling from the trees, The fire is cracking in the fireplace, and you're covered in a blanket, holding hot cocoa in your hands. Are you comfortable? Well, it's about to get a whole heap warmer in here!

Welcome to Wired's Steam Autumn Sale. With scorching deals, up to 85% off!

Grab our cosy game and enjoy this most chill & melancholic time of the year.

Tin Hearts Gets an enormous -40% off. The perfect game for the holidays!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1831700/Tin_Hearts/

Grab yourselves a hot bargain and settle in:

Arcade Paradise 40% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1388870/Arcade_Paradise/

Deliver Us the Moon 68% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/428660/Deliver_Us_The_Moon/

Martha Is Dead 45% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/515960/Martha_Is_Dead/

Grip: Combat Racing 85% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/396900/GRIP_Combat_Racing/

AVICII Invector 80% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/986800/AVICII_Invector/

Close to the Sun 78% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/968870/Close_to_the_Sun/

The Last Inua 60% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/331980/Last_Inua/

Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles 60% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/791240/Lumote_The_Mastermote_Chronicles/

Super Dungeon Bros 80% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/306000/Super_Dungeon_Bros/

The Falconeer 75% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135260/The_Falconeer/

The Last Worker 40% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1579280/The_Last_Worker/

Tiny Troopers: Global Ops 40% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1374350/Tiny_Troopers_Global_Ops/

Tiny Troopers: Joint Ops XL 40% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2225750/Tiny_Troopers_Joint_Ops_XL/

Those Who Remain 75% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/715380/Those_Who_Remain/

Vostok Inc. 77% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/656460/Vostok_Inc/

Bulwark at EGX London

Yes!

We can confirm, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is at EGX London 2023 on the 12th - 15th of  October along with other Wired Titles. Bringing our Wired brand of Indie goodness to ExCeL London.

Created by Solo Dev Tomas Sala. Welcome, to your new favourite chaotically, creative, city-builder

Craft your empire of fortresses and battlements atop lonely island peaks through a unique 3D building system ⛰️

Paint the landscape with ever more complex and stunning fortifications simply by building up from humble wooden structures to colossal defensive 'command towers'. Connect your towers through a freeform network of walkways and battlements to supply resources and defences. Build a refuge for the scattered people of this broken world and they will build their houses and industries powering your ambitions,


https://store.steampowered.com/app/290100/Bulwark_Falconeer_Chronicles/

Next up you will be able to get your paws on the 'Catacular' Gori: Cuddly Carnage. Play as a badass murder kitty on a death-dealing hoverboard in Gori: Cuddly Carnage, a third-person ‘skate ‘n’ slash’ set in a neon-glowing futuristic world filled with intense destruction and fast-paced combat.

This cuddly crew gets unwillingly dragged into a battle that wiped out all humans and laid waste to everything on earth that wasn’t cute and cuddly enough for The Adorable Army - a horde of mutated and blood-thirsty toys that only YOU can destroy!

Follow Gori, F.R.A.N.K., and CH1-P, on their journey to save their own lives and stop the carnage of the Adorable Army and its dark leaders.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1299690/Gori_Cuddly_Carnage/

Thirdly we have, The World-exclusive early access to Tin Hearts PS VR2 demo! This is the very first time the public has got access to the demo, before its launch on The PlayStation Store on the 2nd of November.

You will guide the tin soldiers through 6 levels of this masterfully woven narrative puzzle adventure. Check out the Playstation Blog to find out more.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1831700/Tin_Hearts/

Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles Nominated

The world’s longest-running video game award, the Golden Joystick Awards has opened its voting for 2023, and we are delighted to see that Bukwark: Falconeer Chronicles has received a nomination in the 'Most Wanted Game' category.

We feel honoured to be joining such an illustrious list of nominations.

You can vote
[h2]HERE[/h2]



This comes after Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles picked up the 'Best Community Game' at Gamescom and won the 'Grand Prize' at Game Connection.

The GJAs are held in special regard because they are voted for by the people who buy and play games. Every year, millions of fans support their favourite games, developers, publishers, and people over the last 12 months.

Before the first vote is cast, the Golden Joysticks judging panel meets to compile their shortlist of nominees. The judges' initial long list is combined with publisher nominations collated through an online form. This year’s judging was more ferociously debated than ever, resulting in one of our most comprehensive and diverse shortlists yet.

Now in its 41st year, the Golden Joystick Awards Powered by Intel will be returning as an in-person live show at Royal Lancaster London on November 10, 2023.

If you haven't played the Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles demo. Now is the perfect time. Remember to hit that wishlist and vote.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/290100/Bulwark_Falconeer_Chronicles/

WADS camera panning now default in both controls schemes

So the few feedbacks I've had recently on the controls were all regarding the need for the camera to move or pan on WASD rather than rotate.

Now I find myself mostly using the scrollwheel down to orbit and rotate, so I thought why not give it a spin with WADS being reserved for camera pannning left/right forward/backward and Q and E reserved for rotating left and right.

It actually doesn't take anything away from your lefthand, rotate left and right is right there under Q and E. Admittedly that loses you the up/down rotation, but there is the drag orbit to alleviate that.

So both control schemes for mouse keyboard now default panning to wasd.
You can still get the old rotating on WASD , just set it in the control screen.

This update should not change your personal saved settings (I hope).

kinda curious if this alleviates the final feedback people consistently had. ;)
cheerio tomas