The Royal Writ News

[h3]Hello, beloved subjects![/h3][p][/p][p]We do hope fortune has been favouring the best tacticians and strategists this realm has ever seen![/p][p][/p][p]The people of our allied kingdom, Dicealot, have today announced the date that they shall be open to the world! October 9th will be the day that people from all over may finally experience all that Dicealot has to offer. We trust that our subjects would show them the same love and generosity that you have showed us![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]To celebrate,[/h3][p]We're running a quiz competition! Half the questions are based on The Royal Writ, and half the questions are about fellow medieval roguelike Dicealot. [/p][p][/p][p]Every correct answer = 1 chance to win. That means you'll have a chance to win even if you're only familiar with The Royal Writ, but the odds are higher if you also know Dicealot! All answers can be found in the demos for both games. [/p][p][/p][h3]Take the quiz here! [/h3][p]PRIZE: 1x Steam key for either The Royal Writ or Dicealot (winner's choice!) [/p][p]DEADLINE: Thursday, 25 September 2025 16:00 BST [/p][p]Terms & Conditions apply.[/p]

[h3]Remember this painting from the main menu?[/h3][p][/p][p]Have you ever looked at it and wondered why it looks so familiar?[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Well, this painting is also based on a real one - George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River! This event occurred on the night of December 25th - 26th, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War. It was the first move in a complex and surprise military manoeuvre organized by George Washington, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Here's the existing painting below![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]There are so many IRL inspirations in this game! We've mentioned some of them in previous From the Court editions, but do you think you can spot any more?[/p][h3][/h3]

[p]Welcome once again, one and all! [/p][p][/p][h3]We've got some 2 week statistics to share with you! How many runs went sour, how many were victorious and more![/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]Nearly 450 sharks, people. You've been busy. The dentist is going need a bigger office at this rate![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Check out this community member who is an absolute saint[/h3][p][/p][p]Discord community member Noster managed to lose 0 soldiers. Not on their watch![/p][p][/p][h3]
Also, ICYMI, there's a public beta open for you![/h3][p][/p][p]To access the public beta branch, right click the game on Steam, go to Properties > Betas, and select "public_experimental" from the dropdown menu. It's an experimental branch, so there may be bugs and new features may not be localized into languages other than English. But any feedback and bug reports are appreciated and will help us with future updates![/p]

[h3]Want to be among the first to try out new features for The Royal Writ? [/h3][p]We've added a new public beta branch! To access it, right click the game on Steam, go to Properties > Betas, and select "public_experimental" from the dropdown menu. [/p][p][/p][p]As this is an experimental branch, new features may not be localised into languages other than English, and you may encounter bugs. As always, any ⁠feedback and bug reports are super appreciated - please just make sure to mention that your feedback is about the beta rather than the current main version. You can even join the Discord to drop your feedback and bug reports![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Localisation Feedback [/h3][p]Is there something in the main game that doesn't feel like it's worded quite right? You can now submit suggestions for better translations directly through our localisation sheet![/p][p][/p][h3]
Here are the updates coming to the beta: [/h3][p][/p][p]Version 1.0.1.0e[/p]

• [p]Added a hand size indicator[/p]
• [p]Consumable, letter and spy cards no longer count towards the hand size (highly experimental)[/p]
• [p]Added new mushroom Silk Shank that cures one ailment of a card[/p]
• [p]Added new letter Paper infantry[/p]
• [p]Added a Royal Copier event to before the final boss of Act II[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Changed ability of Repka, Tilemaker [/p]
  • [p]Can be promoted any number of times[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Changed ability of Vaida, Mizanthrope [/p]
  • [p]Shot: Steals 1 base power from all cards in combat[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Changed ability of Feher, Escaped Patient[/p]
  • [p]Inflicted with any ailment:[/p][p]+2 base power[/p]
  • [p]If it has over 4 ailments:[/p][p]Cure all its ailments[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Changed ability of The Lady of Misfortune[/p]
  • [p]When played:[/p][p]All other cards in its lane gain 1 base power, fall back to hand and are inflicted with Spooked[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Changed ability of Kelemen, Executioner[/p]
  • [p]When played:[/p][p]+2 base power per character card in hand[/p]
  • [p]Kill a card in hand[/p][p]-1 base power per card in combat[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Changed ability of Kesi, (Still) Annoying [/p]
  • [p]Double the base power it steals[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Changed ability of Kan, Short-Tempered General [/p]
  • [p]Also give the knocked-out card 5 base power[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Changed ability of Bombardier Sorbus [/p]
  • [p]Multiply the projectile’s base power by -1 instead of triggering the projectile[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Changed ability of Doctor Baltazar[/p]
  • [p]When played:[/p][p]The brief power of bleeding cards is converted to base power”[/p]

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[p]Hello everyone![/p][p][/p][p]Have you had a lovely week, full of good runs and huge hits? It feels like the game launched just yesterday, and somehow it's been over a week now! We've loved seeing you share all your screenshots - runs, decks, silly interactions - so glad you're having fun with the game![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Here's some more of the art from concept stages to full colour![/h3][p]You guys seemed to really like seeing these (honestly, same) so we've got a couple more![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Bluebeard is such a nice shade of blue. God I love birds.[/p][p][/p][p]These guys have so much character even just in the concept sketch stages! Their 'concept sketch' is my best artwork honestly. Also those gems look so nice, my magpie brain is itching to steal them. Don't let King Mikolt know...[/p][p][/p][h3][/h3][h3]Community spotlight time! Here's some of the screenshots you've shared with us in our Discord![/h3][p][/p][p]Starting with some of the biggest hits you guys achieved, these are off the charts![/p][p][/p][p]Credits: Cheychao[/p][p][/p][p]Credits: Noster[/p][p][/p][p]Okay.. if you thought those were big hits....[/p][p]Credits: Trainzack[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]This one is kinda beautiful. It scratches an itch in my brain.[/p][p]Credits: Trainzack[/p][p][/p][p]As always, please do keep these coming! They're so fun to see, and I'd love to share them in next week's From the Court! Be sure to join the Discord if you haven't to keep up with all The Royal Writ chatter - the community is super helpful and friendly![/p]