Dominus Automa News

[p]Hey there![/p][p]The Dominus Automa playtests have officially come to an end, and we’d like to thank each and every one of you for taking part.[/p][p]Thank you for the huge number of bug reports, the detailed feedback, and… your finish times. Some of the results genuinely surprised us - we are still trying to figure out how a few of those speedruns were even possible 🤯[/p][p][/p][h3]Livestream Announcement[/h3][p]To mark the end of the playtests, we would like to invite you to a special livestream event where we will:[/p][p]• Introduce ourselves and talk a bit more about the team • Show the current state of the game • Share our plans for the future development • Answer all of your questions live[/p][p][/p][p]Join our livestream on Dec 16 at 18:00 CET: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]and don’t forget to hop into our Discord [/p][p][/p][h3]Top Playtester Rewards[/h3][p]Since your results were truly impressive, we’ve prepared a small surprise: the top 5 players will receive a special “Top Playtester” rank on Discord as recognition for their achievements.[/p][p][/p][p]Once again, thank you so much for your time, energy, and support - we truly appreciate it and are moving forward full speed ahead![/p][p][/p]

[p]Allow us to start this message with a small confession - we're completely out of access codes for the Public Playtest. We got so many join request, that the whole received allocation just disappeared in less than a week.[/p][p][/p][p]But that's actually a good thing - because of this big success, we are now allowed to open the test to EVERYONE, without the need to register or wait.[/p][p][/p][p]Currently all that you have to do to play, is simply download the Public Playtest version of the game and just enjoy it. So if you haven't had the option to test it yet, now's the time! Or maybe you want to tell some of your friends about it - that's always an option as well 😉[/p][p][/p][p]After you're finished, we would like to invite you to our Discord channel (https://discord.gg/W4MhHY3kxS) to leave us a bit of feedback and join the ongoing conversation about this title.[/p][p][/p][p]Have fun and hopefully we will talk soon on our Discord![/p][p][/p][p]TL;DR - Dominus Automa Public Playtest is now open to EVERYONE![/p]

[p]This is it!
The Public Playtest for Dominus Automa is LIVE! Now! Go test our game and have fun!

Please go and check your email, to see if you're one of the lucky people that were included in the first wave of our invitations. If you don't receive it today, fret not, they will be going out in waves over the next couple of days - so there is a (rather high) chance that you'll get yours at a later date.

In any case, we wish you a fun time with Dominus Automa and we hope that you will like what we're cooking so far. Please remember to share your feedback on our Discord - it will help us a lot with achieving this game's full potential: https://discord.gg/W4MhHY3kxS

P.S. Keep a close eye at the screen after completing the game 😉

P.P.S. Three important bits of information for you: [/p]

• [p]Please remember that this is an early version of the game.[/p]
• [p]This is an offline build of the game - we're testing the core mechanics for now, online functions will be tested at a later date.[/p]
• [p]The AI communication with the hero is turned off this time around - they will be publicly tested at a later date as well.[/p]

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[p]🌿 Dev Update: Gathering & Cooking Join the World of Dominus Automa 🍲[/p][p][/p][p]Heroes of Dominus,[/p][p]Until now, the journey has focused on battle, strategy, and survival.[/p][p]
But every living world needs more than warriors - it needs gatherers, artisans, and cooks.
[/p][p]This week, we’re introducing two foundational systems that bring balance to the realm:[/p]

• [p]Gathering: Heroes can now collect herbs, berries, and other resources scattered across the world.[/p]
• [p]Cooking: Those materials can be turned into meals and consumables that grant short-term buffs, recovery, or special bonuses.[/p]

[p]Our goal is simple: to make Dominus a living, breathing ecosystem where every playstyle matters.[/p][p]Some of you will fight bosses.

Some will cook the meals that keep the warriors alive.

Others will trade goods and build an economy that supports them all.
[/p][p]Every role has a purpose. Every hero contributes.
[/p][p]This update is just the beginning of our life-skilling expansion, designed for players who love the calm, rewarding rhythm of gathering, crafting, and creating value in the world.[/p]

[p]“Dominus is more than battles — it’s the world between them that makes it worth fighting for.”[/p]

[p]Stay tuned for future updates on Fishing, Alchemy, and more.

And tell us below — what is the life-skill you would like to see in game? 🌾[/p]

[p]Is it possible to create a complex game that doesn't require browsing YouTube or wikis?[/p][p][/p][p]We started thinking about how we could use the built-in in-game LLM and the ability to talk to your character so that everything the player needs to know is available in-game, rather than on external websites. [/p][p][/p][p]The old solution is alright on a PC, but if you've spent years playing complex gacha mobile games like Summoner's War or my Gemstone Legends, you know what a pain in the ass it is to leave the app to search for guides.[/p][p][/p][p]We tested a solution where your character “knows the entire wiki,” and you can simply ask them a question in-game (via text or voice) how to deal with specific challenges, without leaving the game. [/p][p][/p][p]Does it work? Pretty neat.[/p]