Alpha 0.2 Released
Author: Exemental,
published 2 years ago,
[b]Orrstead 0.2 is now available [url=https://individualkex.itch.io/orrstead]on itch.io[/url], rebuilt from the ground up![/b]
This is a major update, laying the foundation for the future of Orrstead. The benefits of this rebuilt codebase are:
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[*] Improved performance
[*] Mod support
[*] Custom asset support
[*] Localization (currently English/Swedish)
[*] Faster iteration on future updates
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In addition, there have been major changes to the core mechanics of the game:
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[*] Global [b]wisdom[/b] resource, similar to experience, streamlining progression and unlocking of new buildings
[*] Removed the phase system
[*] Introduced [b]adjacency rules[/b] and [b]bonuses[/b], such as the lumberjack requiring nearby trees, or the tavern upgrading nearby houses
[*] Buildings now follow automatic upgrade paths, such as a farm upgrading to an efficient farm when near a farm house, producing wheat faster
[*] Updated visuals/tuning for all buildings
[*] Reworked UI, focusing on minimalism and extendibility (may be reworked again for better visuals later in development)
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In the coming months, I'm looking to increase transparency and community involvement on mid-and-late-game iteration. If you are interested, [url=https://discord.gg/eEY75Nqk3C]join the discord[/url].