Goblin Stone news & patch notes

1.3.0 Patch Notes This patch brings a significant overhaul to the battle sets in the Old Woods and Hinterlands, introducing formidable new foes such as the Alpha Wolf, Defender, and Necromancer, as well as additional variants to enhance combat diversity. Additionally, the ability redraw feature has been updated, and new tags like 'melee' and 'ranged' have been added to abilities, complementing new game effects. The update also incorporates numerous bug fixes and minor enhancements to further improve gameplay. Improvements & Changes

• Redrawing Abilities Improved: Players can now redraw abilities in battle more frequently, once every 2 mind points (previously once every 5 points). Redrawing now introduces the Mind Fog effect, increasing the cost of the next ability by 1, and guarantees that redrawn abilities will differ from the current set.
• Smithy Formula Updated: Both the weapon's level and the number of attempts are considered, offering flexibility to either spread upgrades safely across multiple weapons or risk concentrating upgrades on a single, more powerful weapon.
• New Ability Tags Added: Tags including 'ranged,' 'melee,' 'area effect,' and 'multi-hit' have been added to ability descriptions, enhancing interactions with existing abilities like the Keen Sight perk and new oriflamme bonuses.
• Elderly departures: Goblins now have a defined lifespan and may "depart" after 15 days of retirement, though some may stay longer if fortunate. A maximum of three goblins can depart per day.
• Battle Set Overhaul for Old Woods and Hinterlands: Each location now introduces a new foe, with battles designed to be distinct from one another to enhance variety. To better address the difficulty curve, lower-tiered versions of certain foes have been introduced. These regions will also debut three new combatant archetypes: the Alpha Wolf, the Defender, and the Necromancer.
• Weapon Changes: Axe’s Chop will now apply Weaken (reduce foe’s power by 1), and Blunt’s Bludgeon will apply Sunder instead of Knockback.
• Oriflamme Effect Changes: Bear’s Gift was changed to increase damage of melee attacks, while Falcon’s Gift has changed to increase the damage of ranged attacks.
• Mute in Background: Allows the option to mute audio when the game is not in focus.

Enemy Adjustments

• Burly Adventurer now has a new ability called Enraged which gives him Fury.
• A notification will display before Burly Adventurer casts Heavy Swing.
• A notification will display before Hinkypunk casts Discombobulate.
• Shifty Adventurer cast Focus Target for his allies to direct damage toward that target.
• Helpful Halfling (previously called Halfling Burglar) now has a new ability called Share Rations that heals allies 15 life.
• Skeletal Princess' summoned skeletons' power reduced by 4.
• Skeletal Steward can only summon 1 skeleton not 2.
• Decreased Stygian Skull’s Sunder resistance from 100% to 60%
• Rat handler's ‘Assigned Duties’ will now add 10 Armor Up to the Champion Rats.
• Champion Rat's Toughen Hide and Toxify now cost 0, and Max life increased by 30.

Bug Fixes Combat and Ability Issues:

• Corrected the Glaciate ability causing the Mystic to disappear from the party.
• Glaciate now properly moves Mystic to its intended spot after effect ends
• Glaciate Ability Cost preview does not match actual ability cost in Battle
• Improved the functionality of Intercept with certain foe abilities and when the Guard is stunned or frozen.
• Ensured Frostbite no longer refreezes an enemy with 100% freeze resistance.
• Resolved the issue where foes could be inflicted with status effects despite being immune.
• Fixed mismatched Poison and Toxin stack amounts.
• Fixed Poison being able to kill a goblin after the battle ends.
• Fixed corrupted goblins appearing in the party.
• Corrected the Stygian Skull gaining 2 stacks of Rising Inferno per turn instead of 1.
• Fix tooltip of Rat Champion's Tough Hide saying 0%
• Fixed Big Bernie not attacking when alone.
• Fixed rare instances of Mystic’s Mystic Bolt ability freezing the game.
• Fixed certain orb effects not applying correctly when equipped.
• Fixed incorrect animation used by undead enemies when damaged by a healing ability.
• Fixed Aggressive trait’s effect not carrying over to the next turn.

Display and UI Issues:

• Fixed "Resisted" notifications sometimes failing to appear when a status effect is resisted.
• Fixed the minimap not properly displaying room connections.
• Addressed the merchant button appearing when there is no merchant.
• Fixed Penny the Lich facing the wrong direction during cutscenes.
• Addressed instances where players could control goblins during some cutscenes.
• Fixed keyboard shortcut keys sometimes not working.
• Fixed the Summary Screen not showing when abandoning an adventure.
• Fixed the debuff’s text gained during ‘Rogue Cooks’ event appearing as a shrine effect.
• Fixed various other minor UI issues.

Healing and Damage Calculations:

• Corrected the healing formula at camps to be based on max life.
• Updated calculations for the Potent Healing Shrine effect.
• Addressed a problem where removal of Mortal Wound did not restore max life.
• Corrected the calculation of status effect resistance and immunity.
• Corrected inaccurate damage values when the Unprepared Foes shrine effect is active.
• Fixed Keen Sight trait calculation to properly increase ranged attack values

Others:

• Corrected issues with sloped terrains in the Sewers during combat.
• Resolved an issue where goblins could not change class even if they met the attribute requirements.
• Temporary weapons will no longer appear as loot in the summary screen.
• Fixed cutscene issues when reloading during the ‘A Dwarven Hive’ quest.
• When starting a New Game+ goblins with the proper class will be available.

We are actively investigating issues and resolving all reported bugs. If you encounter a bug, please let us know about it on Discord in the bug-report channel.

1.2.2 Hotfix Patch Notes This is a small hotfix patch with the following bug fixes: Bug Fixes

• Fixed issues locking players in Fetid Glades
• Fixed Mystic’s Frostbite not properly applying freeze when it crits
• Fixed issue where dismissed goblins are still appearing in the roster

1.2.1 Hotfix Patch Notes This is a small hotfix patch with the following bug fixes: Bug Fixes

• Fixes soft lock in the War room.
• Fixed instances of retired goblins appearing in the party.
• Oldbrook Fields: Fixed jittering goblins when moving from room to room.
• Fetid Glades: Fixed scourge bosses appearing instead of powerful enemies.
• Fixed rare instance of Penny appearing in the War Room on New Game+
• Fixed Shrine effect “Potent Healing” not working with some abilities.

Known Issue(s)

• Fetid Glades: After defeating the boss in the "Explore and Adventure" or "A Risky Challenge" quests, players are unable to return to the Lair.

Join our Discord community of goblins so you don't miss out on any game updates and improvements!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/3f485600879d06c027b9d3c5613c7193262bbe04.png Hey Gobbos! As a token of our gratitude for all the incredible support you've shown to Goblin Stone, we're offering a week-long 20% discount, starting April 22nd at 10 AM PDT. Start your journey in the world of Goblin Stone, and embark on a heartwarming journey unlike any other as you delve into the depths of dungeons, face off against formidable foes, and make decisions that will shape the fate of the entire monsterfolk! Now is the perfect time to grab a copy for yourself. With new updates and bug fixes, prepare yourselves for an epic journey filled with danger and mystery! Join our Discord community of goblins so you don't miss out on any game updates and improvements!

1.2.0 Patch Notes This update enhances overall game pacing, significantly reduces the need for grinding, and introduces quality-of-life enhancements. It also addresses major bugs and introduces a new feature: “Unusual Foes”. Improvements & Changes Adventuring & Level Design Changes

• Scourge bosses will now show up at the end of story levels to award badges, reducing the need for additional adventures to obtain their badges.
• The badge requirement to progress has also been reduced.
• The length of all scout adventures has been drastically reduced.
• Some foes may be marked as an “Unusual Foe,” granting them various buffs (or debuffs) that may change the dynamics of the battle.
• Increased the quantity and availability of materials that can be harvested. Each location on the map has fixed material types that will always be available there.
• Shortened the length of levels to never be longer than 14 rooms across.
• Narration will play less frequently when looting items.
• Before the final room in a level, instead of always encountering a camp, you might encounter a merchant instead.
• When loading into a level that has been updated by a patch, the player will be safely returned to the Lair to prevent any data loss.
• Stygian Skull will start with 3 Rising Inferno counters instead of 5.
• Mimics have been buffed to make them slightly more challenging.

Gameplay & Quality of Life Improvements

• Added a prompt to warn the player about ending the campaign before entering the final level.
• Guilds are no longer needed for a goblin to change class, as long as the class is unlocked.
• Material count is displayed in a more prominent area in the Lair. It is also easier to see the materials needed to upgrade each room.
• Tooltips of materials will now state what rooms they are used for.
• The number of times a goblin can redraw abilities is now counted per battle instead of per adventure, allowing them to redraw abilities more frequently.
• Level 3 Guild bonuses that affect power have been rebalanced.
• Peons have a new passive ability. Bringing a peon along will enable you to harvest twice when gathering materials.
• The retained goblin when entering New Game+ will no longer be allowed to breed.
• Combat Ability Changes: - All Hunter Traps: Traps will automatically spring when the affected foe dies. - Blood Rupture: Damage will now scale based on the number of bleeds. - Frostbite: Lv.1 will now deal damage. If already frozen, the second freeze is guaranteed. - Pestilence: Can now damage foes with slow at Lv. 1. - Astral Flame:Damage has been slightly increased. - The “Guard” ability has been renamed to “Defend.” - Retaliate: Will now also work on ranged attacks.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed various memory leaks that caused the game to slow down.
• Fixed genetic traits resetting after combat and some that were not working as intended.
• Fixed the location preview in the world map where locations showed materials that were not actually available at that location.
• Fixed various misleading information in tooltips.
• Various visual polish and fixes for the environment and terrain.
• Fixed an issue where soul count was sometimes not increasing when goblins were retired.
• Fixed an issue where shrine blessings also unintentionally buffed enemies.
• Skills that are locked in the guilds will now show details on their cost and targeting in the preview tooltip.
• Various new animations added to cutscenes.
• Slight reduction in animation time when navigating rooms in the Lair.
• Fixed an issue where the sort order of the roster was reset each time the goblin character sheet was opened.
• Fixed issues where the ability “Retaliate” was failing to trigger.
• The enemy ability “Magic Missile” will now hit 3 random foes instead of hitting 1 random foe 3 times.
• Fixed issues where Frogbile tonic or poison could kill a goblin even after winning the battle.
• Fixed issues where healing abilities could unintentionally remove the Protection buff.
• Fixed an issue where casting Soul Gale on exposed enemies could freeze the game.
• Fixed missing model and animation for the Mimic.
• Fixed some cases where the character could not reach the target when attacking it.
• Fixed the ability to bypass the turn 1 restriction of combat abilities by reloading the game.
• Fixed an issue where upgrading a weapon may cause other instances of that same weapon to disappear from inventory.
• Fixed an issue where bosses were displaying as Lv.1 enemies instead of their actual level.
• Fixed incorrect calculation for the Smithy’s success chances.
• Fixed issue where triggering traits were causing permanent stat changes to goblins.
• Fixes and improvements to goblin details UI animations and navigations.
• Multiple other minor bug fixes.

We are actively investigating issues and resolving all reported bugs. If you encounter a bug, please let us know about it on Discord in the bug-report channel.

Hey there, fellow Gobbos! Hope you're all doing great! Since our last major update, Patch v1.1.0, we’ve been hard at work wrapping up the next update for you. Patch v1.2.0 is in the works, and it comes with improvements, bug fixes, and adjustments to pacing—all thanks to the feedback you've been sending us! Here are some of the new things coming to Goblin Stone soon:

• Scout quests for all levels will be drastically shorter, and levels in Act 2 will also be shortened.
• Scourge bosses will now show up at the end of most story levels to award badges, reducing the need for additional adventures to obtain their badges.
• Some foes may be marked as an “Unusual Foe,” granting them various buffs (or debuffs) that may change the way you approach the battle.
• Increase in the quantity of materials you can get on adventures and also increase in the availability of each type.
• Building guilds will no longer be a requirement for a goblin to change classes, as long as the class is unlocked.
• Material count will be displayed in a more prominent area, and it will be easier to see what materials are needed to upgrade rooms.
• You will be able to reroll abilities per battle instead of per adventure.
• Improvements to some abilities like Blood Rupture, Frostbite, and a few more.
• Fixes to some genetic traits that didn’t work as intended.
• Memory leak fixes to reduce slowdowns.

Stay tuned for news regarding the timing of the patch release and for the official patch notes announcement. If you have some suggestions you would like to have included in this patch, please let us know, and we will try to squeeze them in. As part of our commitment to the game, we plan on rolling out improvements at regular intervals. Join the Goblin Stone Discord server and please keep your feedback and suggestions coming! Till then, keep the goblin spirit alive!

1.1.0 Patch Notes We're excited to announce our first major update since the game's launch, which incorporates numerous enhancements, bug fixes, and balance adjustments based on feedback from our community. Improvements & Changes

• Lair Organization: Rooms in the lair can now be auto-arranged via the Ancestors’ Hall.
• Exploration Flexibility: Players can now visit all previously scouted locations within the current region, removing the previous limitation of only 3 random locations.
• Weapon Cost Adjustment: Costs for higher-tier weapons have been revised for better balance.
• Merchant Inventory Expansion: Merchants encountered during adventures now offer a comprehensive selection of materials.
• Lair Modification: It is no longer possible to demolish rooms in the lair.
• Construction and Upgrades: Room construction and upgrades are now instantaneous, eliminating the previous one-day wait.
• Goblin List Enhancements: The goblin list view now displays mortally wounded goblins, soul values, and Body/Mind/Spirit attributes.
• Idle Animations: Added new animations for idle goblins in the lair.
• Minimap: Removed the exploration percentage indicator.
• Enemy Reduction in Chapter 1: Decreased the number of enemies to improve game pacing.
• Ability Descriptions: Enhanced clarity of Guard and Hunter abilities' descriptions.
• UI Improvements: Enhanced the loading performance of the Goblin Roster List UI.
• Boss Battle Balancing: Adjusted the balance of certain story boss battles.
• Cutscene and Battle Enhancements: Introduced additional animations for characters in cutscenes and battles, and improved narrative pacing in some cutscenes.
• Surprise Battles: Early levels in the Hinterlands will now feature surprise encounters. Bug Fixes
• Aspect Ratio Support: Improved compatibility with 32:9 aspect ratio displays; 16:9 remains the recommended ratio.
• Zero Attributes: Rescued but corrupted goblins no longer appear in the lair with zero attributes.
• Loading Screen Bug: Resolved an issue causing indefinite loading screens when entering battles.
• Artifact Pricing: Corrected buy and sell prices for artifacts.
• Tooltip Text: Added missing text for various tooltips.
• Warrens Interaction: Fixed the breed button in the Warrens to prevent unintended actions.
• UI and Pause Menu: Resolved an issue where opening the Pause Menu affected UI animations.
• Movement in Swamp Biome: Eliminated terrain obstructions preventing goblin movement.
• Cutscene Skipping: Addressed a bug causing the game to freeze if the Rat King cutscene is skipped.
• Lair Room Placement: Corrected errors with lair room placement during reorganization.
• Barracks Full: Fixed a misleading indication that the barracks were full when they were not.
• Visual and Sound Effects: Addressed various visual effects (VFX) and animation issues, reduced the volume of flies SFX, and added missing sound effects (SFX).
• Scroll Sensitivity: Lowered scroll sensitivity in some UI menus for better control.
• Shrine Blessings: Fixed an issue where shrine blessings were incorrectly applied to enemies.
• Soul Allocation: Resolved problems with soul allocation for retiring veteran goblins.
• Visual Glitches: Fixed multiple visual issues across different biomes and after surprise battles.
• Quest Rewards: Ensured quest rewards are properly distributed.
• New Game+ Issues: Addressed issues encountered when starting New Game+.
• Localization: Improved Simplified Chinese localization.
• Miscellaneous: Made numerous other minor fixes and improvements.

We are actively investigating issues and resolving all reported bugs. If you encounter a bug, please let us know about it on Discord in the bug-report channel.

1.0.2 Patch Notes This is a small hotfix containing important bug fixes:

• Added a fix to prevent lost progress and corrupted save files from occurring
• Added a safety feature to prevent loading a corrupted save file
• Fixed a bug that prevented navigating the lair when switching to another active window
• Fixed the issue where the game gets stuck after abandoning ‘Scout Merry Foothills’ quest and visiting the merchant
• Fixed issues in the Warrens during and after breeding
• Fixed the issue where the game can get stuck on the barrack’s list view
• Fixed issue where building guilds quest was not getting marked complete
• Fixed merchant issues that can cause the player to lose gold
• Fixed a merchant issue where stacked items caused unintended behavior during a pending trade
• Improved loading times when entering Oldbrook Fields
• Fixed an issue in Oldbrook Fields where goblins cannot jump down a level if you switch leaders
• Fixed issues where rooms had unintended positions when moved to lower floors of the lair

We are actively investigating issues and resolving all reported bugs. If you encounter a bug, please let us know about it on Discord in the bug-report channel.

1.0.2 Patch Notes This is a small hotfix containing important bug fixes:

• Added a fix to prevent lost progress and corrupted save files from occurring
• Added a safety feature to prevent loading a corrupted save file
• Fixed a bug that prevented navigating the lair when switching to another active window
• Fixed the issue where the game gets stuck after abandoning ‘Scout Merry Foothills’ quest and visiting the merchant
• Fixed issues in the Warrens during and after breeding
• Fixed the issue where the game can get stuck on the barrack’s list view
• Fixed issue where building guilds quest was not getting marked complete
• Fixed merchant issues that can cause the player to lose gold
• Fixed a merchant issue where stacked items caused unintended behavior during a pending trade
• Improved loading times when entering Oldbrook Fields
• Fixed an issue in Oldbrook Fields where goblins cannot jump down a level if you switch leaders
• Fixed issues where rooms had unintended positions when moved to lower floors of the lair

We are actively investigating issues and resolving all reported bugs. If you encounter a bug, please let us know about it on Discord in the bug-report channel.

1.0.1 Patch Notes This is a small hotfix patch with the following bug fixes:

• Fixed a bug where the game cannot progress at the equip weapon tutorial when skipping the cutscene.
• Fixed a bug where the game sometimes cannot progress past the first room in Oldbrook Fields.
• Fixed a bug with saving data that may result in lost progress.
• Fixed a bug that prevented navigating the lair when using touchscreen devices

We're actively investigating the issues and addressing the bugs you've raised. If you encounter any further problems, please don't hesitate to report them in our Discord server.

1.0.1 Patch Notes This is a small hotfix patch with the following bug fixes:

• Fixed a bug where the game cannot progress at the equip weapon tutorial when skipping the cutscene.
• Fixed a bug where the game sometimes cannot progress past the first room in Oldbrook Fields.
• Fixed a bug with saving data that may result in lost progress.
• Fixed a bug that prevented navigating the lair when using touchscreen devices

We're actively investigating the issues and addressing the bugs you've raised. If you encounter any further problems, please don't hesitate to report them in our Discord server.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/47f628f9f33ebba610e1e6f25d15f54329221142.png The long-awaited release of Goblin Stone is finally here! Gather a merry band of goblins and prepare yourselves for an epic journey filled with danger, mystery, and the unique experience of a one-of-a-kind roguelite! In this thrilling turn-based RPG, players are thrust into a world where goblins, once hunted to extinction by ruthless adventurers, are in dire need of your help to rebuild their lair and thrive once more! Embark on a heartwarming journey unlike any other as you delve into the depths of dungeons, face off against formidable foes, and make decisions that will shape the fate of the entire monsterfolk! Goblin Stone is an experience that will pull at your heartstrings and keep you on the edge of your seat with its captivating storytelling and immersive gameplay. It's time for you to guide the goblins to their fate. https://youtu.be/SvDnPRcHSX4 About Goblin Stone Goblin Stone is an epic turn-based RPG with roguelike elements where you, as the player, help goblins survive after being hunted to near extinction. With over 40 hours of gameplay, players can choose through hundreds of combinations between goblin classes, weapons, abilities, breeding system and map options. The game has over 150 fully illustrated story panels, 60 unique enemy types, and 25 distinct boss battles. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521970/Goblin_Stone/ Join the Goblin Stone Discord server to stay updated as we will continue to work on and enhance the game, so please stay tuned for further updates. Thank you for your continued support!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/c5d1f9e54a7c0d99fcc3043604f1a141cbfabcdf.jpg After years of crafting, iterating, and polishing, the time that we’ve all been waiting for has come! As a small indie game studio with a tight-knit team, we’ve made it this far to bring you Goblin Stone. The journey leading up to the release has been nothing short of incredible, and we couldn't have done it without your unwavering support. Your enthusiasm and encouragement have fueled us every step of the way, and for that, we are immensely grateful. Tomorrow marks the culmination of countless hours of hard work, passion, and dedication poured into making Goblin Stone an experience you'll love. We can't wait to share it with each and every one of you, and we're excited for you to play. Stay tuned for the launch on March 12th, and thank you for being a part of this journey!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/be802e9235629bf3a8afa510cdf0f20b98cd3ab2.gif Hello Gobbos, only 3 days remaining before the long awaited moment arrives! We are thrilled to announce that GOBLIN STONE will launch on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. We sincerely hope you are eagerly anticipating this upcoming launch, and we cannot wait to embark on this adventure with all of you. Thank you for your unwavering support, and don’t forget to add Goblin Stone to your Wishlist. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521970/Goblin_Stone/ Join our community of Goblins on Discord to not miss out on any game updates!

Mark your calendars, as Goblin Stone is scheduled to launch on March 12, 2024, on PC via both STEAM and the Epic Games Store. We're excited to showcase the immense effort and dedication poured into the development of Goblin Stone. Get ready for an unforgettable goblin adventure! Watch our release date announcement trailer on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNJFai91bbg

About Goblin Stone

Goblin Stone is an epic turn-based RPG with roguelike elements where you, as the player, help goblins survive after being hunted to near extinction. With over 40 hours of gameplay, players can choose through hundreds of combinations between goblin classes, weapons, abilities, and map options. The game has over 150 fully illustrated story panels, 60 unique enemy types, and 25 distinct boss battles. Goblin Stone is available for wishlist now with its demo live on STEAM. Thank you for your patience as we gear up for this launch! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521970/Goblin_Stone/ Excited to learn more about the development process of Goblin Stone and some exclusive sneak peeks? Join our Discord community and dive into our Q&A sessions with the developers at Orc Chop Games!

Hello Gobbos, how is the start of the new year to you? We hope it’s a good one for everyone as well. We’re starting off our year with another success for Goblin Stone with the recent news from Tencent’s Games without Borders Game Awards 2023. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/852d32abeb5e53a73c3e816859fcdd43c394ea48.png Goblin Stone received a Bronze Award in the Indie Game Game Awards category in a fierce competition among some of the most outstanding and upcoming games in the industry. Not only that, Goblin Stone is also showcased in the ongoing GWB Games Award Steam Event. You can check our demo and wishlist us in the event page to give us your support. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/b727a5ebdc36fb9b5cc164cf53dca48986e2fff1.jpg We are truly humbled and overjoyed to hear this big news as this means that Goblin Stone is slowly receiving more support and recognition globally. The GWB Game Awards are renowned for celebrating excellence in the gaming industry, and winning the Bronze Award is a testament to the hard work and creativity that went into Goblin Stone.

What’s next for Goblin Stone this year?

Of course, this is not only the major success that our team has accomplished. Goblin Stone also reached the end of its beta milestone for its development. We’d like to first thank our community for joining us in our final Closed Beta Test. It was a big success! Our team was able to consider some feedback and fixed most of the issues that the community has brought up during the testing period. We also focused on implementing the following changes and included it in the full game:

Smoother performance with the Homebase

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More critters and fauna in the game

More flawless goblin and enemy animations {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/f505deb935588f46301ac7a4bdb1f1956dc01b2b.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/01c7e46c51bff6e57a226515152b4b7ae057e4f1.gif And more! We understand that anticipation has been building for the game's release, and you might be curious about the significance of this milestone in relation to that. Goblin Stone is at its completion with every game feature, such as game mechanics, art and story fully implemented in the game. All that's left is the continuous polishing of the game and making sure we are almost bug free until we are ready for the big day! Rest assured that we will do our best to ensure a seamless launch and to deliver a great game for everyone to enjoy. We're as eager as you are to reveal the exact date soon, so please keep an eye out for the official announcements.

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Greetings Gobbos! As we approach the much-anticipated launch of Goblin Stone, we're excited to share that our second Closed Beta Test is set to take place this November. Thanks to the valuable feedback we received from our first Closed Beta Test and insights gathered from previous demo updates, we've incorporated new features and improvements into the game. In gratitude to our community, we extend a heartfelt invitation to everyone to sign up and be a part of our final Closed Beta Test.

Access

To maintain the exclusivity of this experience, we're limiting the number of participants. Selections will be made exclusively for the members of our Discord community who signed up in our CBT form. All invited participants will receive a CBT Discord role, granting access to the Closed Beta channels and the Closed Beta Build, so make sure to join our official Discord community!

Details

Recruitment Period: November 17 - 22, 2023 For interested participants, please join our Discord first before signing up here. Closed Beta Period: November 23 - 27, 2023 Platform: Steam / PC / Windows Language: English Only

Features & Content:

• 2-4 hours of immersive side-scroller gameplay experience
• Explore 5 procedurally generated locations including the tutorial and the lair
• Unique scenarios, outposts and various map events for a roguelike adventure
• Experience turn-based combat with 4 Goblin Classes and 8 unlockable abilities
• Strategically manage and upgrade your Lair to gain advantages in your adventures
• Build and create a diverse party by recruiting, rescuing, and even breeding goblins with different traits and genes.

We look forward to seeing you embark on this exciting journey with us. Your thoughts and feedback are invaluable, and we can't wait to hear more about your experiences with Goblin Stone!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/f8a542851834d44d8cbc36ff13294f1d0b9b322a.jpg The Steam Strategy Fest is now underway, and it's time to summon your ragtag group of goblins and unleash your strategic prowess! This is your chance to face formidable adversaries and prove your strength in the world of tactical gaming. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/3dbe35ad5de45cd62b3e9064d9a50b83af0bb838.png

Craft the Perfect Goblin Adventure Party with Seven Unique Classes

In the world of Goblin Stone, where brave goblins strive to reclaim their rightful place in a world overrun by adventurers, the diversity of your party is your most potent weapon. The Goblin Stone demo showcases six unique goblin classes, each with its distinct abilities and traits that you can build to create your ultimate goblin party. What's more, we redesigned these abilities to be even more impactful during battles, and you can put them to the test in the demo. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/6899af7561f52bc8cd0055e29dee603ea862a9ea.png Meet the quirky yet formidable goblins of Goblin Stone

Guard

Guards are the valiant defenders. Armed with their trusty shields, they stand steadfast between danger and their fellow goblins, stunning foes with their unwavering resolve.

Raider

Raiders are the crafty opportunists, experts at lying in wait for that perfect moment to launch their sneak attacks and catch foes off-guard. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/fe06065b92982685216090df314a600160e9cbe1.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/a61aa2a5ee61b8e64b55b66718c733ec78d4d45f.gif

Hunter

Hunters excel in the art of traps. They rely on strategy and precision rather than brute force to overcome adversaries, ensuring that wit and cunning prevail.

Bandit

Bandits are the charismatic members of the party. They possess an innate understanding of what drives goblins and how to use it to their advantage. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/a5b7771d695809c2a7135f628047c18416d4d07a.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/361b1dde15c48bc4b278bfcc4e10a21d4f26f93b.gif

Shaman

Shamans serve as the spiritual guides of the goblin troupe. They harness the wisdom and strength of their ancestors to aid their comrades in times of need.

Mystic

Mystics are the tricksters of the group, wielding arcane magic and conjuring surprises to confound their foes. Their bag of tricks is bottomless, making them unpredictable and highly resourceful. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/980d4ea6e7d8b9b6be36e2ea37e4ed406d1e85d9.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/d118927c6a26a639ac93ccbff32582263b586665.gif

Two Exciting Goblin Classes Join the Party in the Full Release

But that's not all! Once the full game releases, along with the Peons we will be introducing two new goblin classes. These new additions promise to bring fresh dynamics and exciting possibilities during your adventure! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/14e4e11ffa1ace2f323701dea9f8be66bc357de9.png

Acolyte

Acolytes are deeply connected to the spiritual world, using their insights to guide their fellow goblins through challenges that go beyond physical combat.

Warlock

Warlocks are the enigmatic sorcerers, delving into the dark arts and wielding power that comes at a price. Their magic taps into forbidden forces that can turn the tide of battle.

Peon

The Peon might not be the strongest goblin, but they still play an important role. They are the designated loot carrier and are adaptable goblins, capable of changing into any class to fulfill a multitude of roles within your party. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/c65f6472325a1e5a14e1ce3396b2da7221cc6caa.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/e5ee5cfdae4a3a198052ee0a1ea955bb2047dfa6.gif How will you assemble your party to lead them to victory in this turn-based RPG? The choice is yours, and the adventure awaits!

Please don't forget to wishlist and play the Goblin Stone demo on Steam!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521970/Goblin_Stone/

Hello everyone! We are excited to share that Goblin Stone will be featured at two upcoming Steam events. Today, Goblin Stone joins other independent games in the spotlight at the Busan Indie Connect Fest and the Dreamhack 2023 on August 18th. Our demo playable in both English and Chinese language will remain accessible on our Steam page, giving you a glimpse of what Goblin Stone is all about.

What’s in the Demo

• Experience a more roguelike adventure through epic procedurally generated levels
• Recruit goblins during your adventures to fight against powerful enemies
• Enhance your weapons with the Orc Smithy
• Upgrade your goblin abilities with the Battle Guru
• Test your luck with the Shrines and receive great blessings
• and many more difficult choices and battles await you!

Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to immerse you into the captivating world of Goblin Stone! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521970/Goblin_Stone/

Recap

Last year, Goblin Stone was proudly chosen to participate in and exhibit at the Busan Indie Connect Festival in South Korea, as well as the virtual Dreamhack event. In case you missed it, here's a sneak peek of our wonderful experiences from last year! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/5d85c87931fb5020dbea3c3596d38392e9e551a6.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/c902c5e7f6388706296cac39c7eeefe8154b2d5e.jpg BIC Fest 2022 Dreamhack Would you like to experience Goblin Stone and meet the team at the game expo in your country? Let us know in the comments!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/72697d4f5a4a32f562bb4b20fbc7b117a1eb4176.jpg Gobbos, brace yourselves! The Demon Unleashed Steam Sale has arrived, and dark forces of evil, along with ferocious creatures, have banded together to wreak havoc on unsuspecting goblins and monsterfolk. Gather a ragtag group of goblins and embark on an epic quest to fight against these menaces. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/2f215d7667aa93bc4237b62627c6f6c828f0d76e.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/dd8cff1c451b2f0f4108e3b020d9d4aa768d66bf.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/33fc08fd6368869260f485f61ea9ed4c241e2f9c.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/355500421a8d76ff5cb2332a2916177a2ee7e490.png We are excited to announce that Goblin Stone is now being featured in Demons Unleashed on Steam. Check out Goblin Stone and download our game demo to experience an adventure full of challenges through the world of goblins.

WISHLIST AND FOLLOW FOR MORE!

If you enjoyed the demo and want to play the full game, make sure to add the game to your Wishlist and follow us on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521970/Goblin_Stone/

THE TRIO STRIKES BACK

Every second a goblin dies at the hands of experience-point-thirsty adventurers... However, a glimmer hope emerges today as the revered Goblin Stone demo returns to the Steam realm, now translated in Simplified Chinese, allowing valiant souls from all over the world to rally and join the fight to save the goblins! In celebration of our participation in the Bilibili Game Fest and China Joy events, we’re excited to announce that we’re bringing back to Steam our Goblin Stone demo, now available in English and with Simplified Chinese translations. The demo will be available on Steam from today until August 3rd.

WISHLIST AND FOLLOW FOR MORE!

If you enjoyed the demo and want to play the full game, make sure to add the game to your Wishlist and follow us on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521970/Goblin_Stone/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/ff21d798b3de58816fd843ca8b3d65750024455e.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/cd5c0571f1dc8f083f2299e92923c97a8055bb7a.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/d3ca3e5b001ce41c72667f50aeb75780ed968106.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/4a4419cf08c6488382317c540469196ce463bd3b.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/cc805565dbf3e735602252d366741b350c89a925.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/6d8342d13df43972a346d8dbbe63b41b387fef74.gif

JOIN OUR GOBLIN COMMUNITY!

Join our community of Goblins on Discord and Twitter to not miss out on any game updates and new opportunities to play! We hope you will enjoy playing our demo; we will be keeping a close eye on your feedback as we continue to improve our game. For the Goblins!

Hello Gobbos! In our last devblog, we introduced you to one of these special map events called 'Unique Scenarios'. This time, we will be exploring two more adventure features that we are actively working on and discuss how these features work and how it can help improve your adventure party’s firepower through ability and weapon enhancement. So get your gears ready, and let’s dive right into it!

Weapon Enhancements

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/f7a9616756ad2964aa2497a78aa67c8c42c0637d.gif The Smithy While out on an adventure with your goblin party, you may occasionally encounter traveling Orcs on their camps. Some, like the Orc Merchant, sell their wares, while others lend their expertise to passers-by and even to adventuring goblins. One of these is the Orc Smith who you will find sitting with its blacksmithing tools and offers weapon enhancement in exchange for gold. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/e10a1e89bdbdcb340b9926161875c3d306dca6c6.gif Successful weapon upgrade increases attack power Interacting with the Smithy will prompt you to select any weapon to enhance it. Upgrading a single weapon costs gold and increases by 30 gold with each subsequent attempt. While it is possible to encounter the Smithy early in the run before you can gain gold in the level, we made sure that you can still gain value from every encounter as the first upgrade is always free. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/3bedca5d3ad9cd6c88500fe24cf4402fcf37cb6d.gif Failed weapon upgrade Upgrading a weapon through the Smithy is a gamble. You may attempt to upgrade up to five times or until the upgrade fails. The chance of success decreases as you continue to upgrade a weapon. Fortunately, upgrading your Armory in the Lair increases the success rate of upgrading a weapon. The chances to fully upgrade a weapon is still up to your luck but when the process fails, the encounter prematurely ends. You still keep all the upgrades you've paid for, but you lose that last bit of gold you paid for that most recent upgrade attempt that failed. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/f02927e5ea98d5c6f01c89f6e9599984cafce2d0.jpg The status difference of weapons between levels

Ability Upgrades

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/7bbf5655451860c8bf8f232ced840ab1f883aa7d.png Initial mockup design of the Ability Deck In the early iterations of the game, the way to strengthen each goblin class’ abilities is to unlock new abilities and upgrade them in the Class Guild Room within the Lair, using the ‘Ability Deck’. Our design team made significant changes with this feature as we developed the new roguelike system in the game. We wanted to give you more options when strategizing your run, so we designed a new map encounter featuring the Battle Guru that lets you temporarily improve your goblin's abilities. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/62922f4ef38a56f348ab7d6484052fa340560d26.gif The Battle Guru On your adventure run in Goblin Stone, you will meet another traveling Orc known as the Battle Guru. This Orc can help hone your group's combat abilities. Allowing you to customize your combat build for the current adventure. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/1286b1b2fb07ba1ecbc0c22aa1c4ca08494b3ec7.gif Battle Guru ability selection UI Interaction with the Battle Guru is fairly simple. When you interact with the Battle Guru, you will be presented with three random ability cards and asked to choose one to upgrade. The pool of options includes all level 1 abilities of each class in the party. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/34ea52b3d927de0ce84fea0efd6fa97aef09931e.jpg The visual difference of cards between levels You will be able to upgrade 3 random abilities each time you interact with the Battle Guru. Similar to the Smithy, all map events can be encountered more than once in every adventure run. If the luck is in your favor, it is possible to fully upgrade multiple abilities up to level 3. While all of these enhancements and upgrades are temporary, your goblin party's odds of survival and effectiveness in a battle can greatly improve by taking advantage of the Battle Guru and Smithy's encounters! What do you think about these new map encounters? Follow us on our Official Discord Community for more game development updates. Until then, stay tuned for our upcoming devblog! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521970/Goblin_Stone/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/450f4b7915acf06a0a5e43be5e319b3566ec823f.gif

Greetings Gobbos! In this devblog, we'll explore a new adventure feature called ‘Unique Scenarios’ and how they can impact the choices you make in the game.

Unique Scenarios

With the inclusion of Map Events in our game, we intend to add variety to the interactions that the players will encounter within the game. The Unique Scenario is one of these map events which adds flair to a run while also entertaining the players with a fun side story. First let’s go into the details and see what it looks like in the game: During adventure, you may come across a room with a Unique Scenario and once your goblin party passes through the trigger event area, it will activate an event where it will present the player with a random scenario or you could say a short story. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/78c85cb1bbee4d49dd4dfd37c3b243df0bff271f.gif In the current design, the unique scenario is represented by a rotating ‘?’. The minimap icon and interface are both works in progress that may change in the future. Each scenario prompts the player to select one of several options, allowing them to decide how they want the story to proceed. These side stories do not necessarily connect to the main story, but the choices made by the player may have an impact on their adventure run depending on the outcome of the scenario. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/36b323786bee6c9b381e832bad6400b6c4136609.png A unique scenario is a risk or reward event in which the choices have either fixed or unpredictable outcomes. The majority of these choices are straightforward, but some are only available if certain conditions are met. Here are the different kind of scenarios and choices that you may find in the game:

Default Choices

These give a selection of simple choices with no requirements for picking an option. Any option you choose will provide you an immediate reward, such as a weapon or resources. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/b7c6359d9384de2c797cdf40a5d51b943728458e.gif

Chance-based Choices

The probability rate is random. Where there is a chance of winning, and it implies that you won't always succeed. The outcome is always based on chance. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/4429884fa15bd093cd7ff2c07dfbc866e8738fc5.gif  

Prerequisite Choices

Choices that require something from the player. If the prerequisite is not met, the choice will be grayed out, making it unavailable. Keep in mind that some choices have a chance to either fail or succeed. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/bb7a50d0be1dc0e08b94694a724ad978c634fecb.gif

The design and idea behind

The visuals and storytelling are important aspects of Goblin Stone. After drawing inspiration from other roguelike games, our game designer developed this feature to give each adventure run a unique twist. By Introducing these unexpected events or obstacles it will add up to the kind of fun and engaging gameplay experience that we wanted for Goblin Stone, making the game feel less predictable and more exciting. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/6b28b9fcd832e56f02f1c283621a0a5e24640c8e.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/27a48f6c84a56b842ea37bf807354e3cd1ca7f05.png Initial concept sketch of our game designer (left) and early UI design of Unique Scenario (right) Overall, this feature has all the makings of an exciting and unpredictable journey full of surprises. We're not stopping at event scenarios to bring variation to the gameplay. On our next devblog, we'll talk more about the other map events you'll encounter during your adventure run. So look forward to our next devblog or join us in our Discord server to get a sneak peek at what we have in store for you! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/7ed3d23f46dfea446be98bf84d60303a21727da8.gif https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521970/Goblin_Stone/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/450f4b7915acf06a0a5e43be5e319b3566ec823f.gif

There was once a time when Goblins were plentiful in the world… but in their thirst for experience points and loot, adventurers have pushed Goblins into near extinction. Majestic whales and playful dolphins, innocent creatures of the deep, face a similar struggle in our world. Against the relentless tides of pollution and human intervention, they too are fighting for survival. Goblins and Whales represent the delicate beauty and resilience of life, reminding us to be guardians of all creatures… We’re proud to support WDC, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation, for World Oceans Day and are excited to announce that in celebration we will be extending our Goblin Stone Steam demo until the end of the WDC Steam sale, on 15th June, 10am PDT. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40328714/2d214bc970c53cf8782c55c2ca70f2f527d8c607.png WDC, Whale and Dolphin conservation is the leading global charity dedicated to the protection and conservation of whales and dolphins. Their aim is to reverse the global decline in whale and dolphin populations by:

• Stopping cruelty from deliberate harms such as whaling and captivity.
• Creating safe seas, free from the threat of pollution, collisions with vessels and accidental entanglement in fishing gear.
• Winning recognition of whales and dolphins as sentient, socially complex beings, and our allies in the fight against climate and nature breakdown.

Together we can still help them recover and flourish and they can help us reconnect with the wild, and repair the damage we have caused. To learn more about WDC and they help wildlife, you can do so here: https://whales.org/ Don’t miss out on any important Goblin Stone announcements by joining our Discord and adding the game to your Steam Wishlist! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/450f4b7915acf06a0a5e43be5e319b3566ec823f.gif The Goblin Stone Team https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521970/Goblin_Stone/

Dear Gobbos, Please note we’ve just refined our latest Goblin Stone Demo with the following improvements:

• Fixed an issue where the title would become partially unresponsive if the players swapped the party leader twice in the roster with a rescued Goblin.
• Fixed an issue where the Snare Trap would not remove the Frozen status from an affected enemy upon being triggered.
• Fixed an issue where the bottom of the screen was cut off when the Window Mode was set to Borderless.
• Fixed an issue where the red body tint to indicate the Fury buff is active was no longer displayed after reloading save data.
• Fixed an issue where the Exit Game prompt would overlap with the Welcome to the Demo message.
• Fixed an issue where the combat UI elements could remain on screen when invoking the Exit Game menu.

We hope you will continue to enjoy playing our demo; remember it’s available on Steam until June 8th! So, make sure to share the demo with all your Goblin-loving friends. The love of every little goblin can make a huge difference… if you’re enjoying playing Goblin Stone, don’t forget to Wishlist and follow us on Steam. The Goblin Stone team

Dear Gobbos We’ve just made some improvements to our latest Goblin Stone Demo, available on Steam until June 8th! A big thank you to all the Goblins that reached out to us with feedback and love, helping us refine this new demo. You can find below a summary of all the improvements that were made:

• Enabled the spacebar to be used to select confirmation prompts.
• Fixed an issue where multiple character icons could be displayed in the same location on the Time Bar.
• Fixed an issue where some textures were missing from the Merchant.
• Fixed an issue where players could proceed with a Smithy upgrade after moving a weapon from the Smithy slot, back into their inventory.
• Fixed an issue where the user could duplicate items by pressing the spacebar whilst the 'Split' prompt was open in the inventory.
• Fixed an issue preventing the user from reverting to their initial resolution setting, after changing the resolution and then setting the Window Mode to Full Screen.
• Fixed an issue where the character information panel in the bottom right corner during combat showed the wrong character name after repeatedly moving the cursor over other characters in the battle.
• Fixed an issue where the camera did not transition into gameplay smoothly when resuming gameplay after defeating one of the Armored Trio and quitting to the main menu.
• Fixed an issue where weapon icons are missing from the HUD for the tutorial characters.
• Fixed an issue where the 'Need additional gold to trade' message within the Merchant could not be closed with the ESC button.

We’re so thrilled to see that so many of you have taken the fight against the evil armored trio in our new Steam Demo. One can only hope that they will never underestimate Goblins again… Here is a helpful tip for forgetful Goblins: it’s okay to forget, we’ve all got so much going on with these Goblin-hungry infested woods… Wishlist and follow us on Steam so we can remind you of any important news and announcement! That way, even forgetful Goblins shall not miss out. The Goblin Stone team

Hi Gobbos, Brace yourselves, a new demo has come! We’re excited to announce a new Goblin Stone demo, available for you to play now! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/9beeff56489930e52b495bceb47d97ab04d47931.png In this new demo, you will discover:

• Branching paths that lead to different map events during adventures
• Introducing new and powerful enemies
• More balanced Boss Fight
• Weapon enchantment slots
• New items such as Weapon Orb and Soul

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/e3e5743b22e8131f08a876ac14ee5173e728a8d3.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/ac1feea834d9d60af4afda09a1967c6000cf3831.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/7a65a9e03c96f5d35e013697a85c87d52b44b6f5.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/83cb0391578a17cf15c3be2aa922b73406952dfd.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/3076e6040ed2a6b597f7ff354d35257e64286ca3.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/d2ce4f9c6c720317cd0ae0f2e7bd0c6c95e1e428.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/468cfb0e775879cfff0b3553aff7faaf10358e1d.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/604bd1f7f9a5e2b14e83ad3167530e838889f1ed.png Don’t miss out on this new exclusive demo, it’s only available during Publisher Sale so until June 8th! Wishlist and follow! If you enjoyed the demo and want to play the full game, make sure to add the game to your Wishlist and follow us on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521970/Goblin_Stone/ The more goblins, the merrier! Join our community of Goblins on Discord and Twitter to not miss out on any game updates and new opportunities to play! We hope you will enjoy the new demo and all the improvements we’ve made to the game! Farewell fellow Goblins!

Hey all! We’re back for another character sneak peek. Today, we’re unveiling two new friendly folks you will encounter in the new regions of Goblin Stone, as well as the creative process behind them. Let us introduce you to the Kobolds and Trolls of Goblin Stone!

KOBOLDS & TROLLS

If you read our previous devblog: The world of Goblin Stone at a Glance, you will learn that the Kobolds and Trolls, along with the menfolks, are the primary inhabitants of the Ettinfell regions. Kobolds are frog-like monsterfolk who live in the swampy areas while the Trolls, just like in most games, are described as the giants of the mountains. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/be4d03ee48fc28371e1b7d43ea312d89f6d0f007.png The path to the home of the Kobolds. Swamp Grandma was our very first Kobold concept design, and she was originally intended to be another merchant in the game. She quickly won the hearts of our Discord community, so we decided to rework the design and eventually created different Kobold variations. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/47e859b52afc8a218d2ac2405869315171b1f2b3.png The designs are not yet final and there might be changes in the future. During the design process, we first created several versions of the Kobolds with features from real-life reptilian creatures such as frogs, axolotls, and salamanders to create the base look that we want for the Kobolds. We further simplified the design but stylized it to create a similar quirky look as the goblins. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/57e782c9d2ea9bbb6004fcd5c8c7aba5ea479d06.jpg Early sketches for the Kobold Character Design Kobolds are about the same height as goblins, but much leaner with long, thin limbs. Instead of animal-like legs, we designed them to have human-like legs and a longer torso. We also wanted them to have friendly facial features, so we gave them larger, expressive eyes and a pointed smile. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/b7251f5ac5e6561c3e5a03892ecb51c131e6c946.png Now, let’s talk about the Trolls. Despite being the largest creature (even bigger than the Orcs) in the Goblin Stone world, Trolls are known for their shy and gentle nature. Our initial idea for the Trolls is to give them a massive masked head decorated with natural elements like twigs and vines. We created the Trolls with triangular bodies and heads, similar to how Goblins have rounded heads and Orcs have trapezoid-shaped bodies. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/a5e85ebd1b90cfb85bd351d7be900ff974d3b67a.jpg As they are similarly large monsters to Orcs, we wanted them to stand out without taking away from the impact of the Orcs' appearance. We tried out different styles for the Trolls, just like we did for the Kobolds. Starting with the forearms, we made the Trolls to have much slimmer but longer limbs in contrast to the Orcs’s muscular arms. Let’s not forget to mention one of the features unique to the Trolls is their flat masks with a hole for their red nose to peek out of! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39644358/7e47155ff8bb31f720f017e6369f4a74bec771c2.jpg If you haven't noticed, we also have created female variations of the Kobolds and Trolls. While their designs may or may not appear in the final game, you will be able to see other female characters who will play significant roles in the story - but we’ll save that for another sneak peek! Until then, see you on our next devblog. Please feel free to share Goblin Stone to your friends and invite them to wishlist and follow us on STEAM. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521970/Goblin_Stone/