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Realms of Madness Patch Notes & News

Statue Update 5

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59d ago

More fixes, changes and improvements! * Fixed the "Love for Home" upgrade in the Troll Cave always being unlocked if unlocked once in a session. * Fixed the enemy granary in level 2 of Cocytus not being hitable by projectiles. * Made level 4 of Cocytus more difficult and more interesting. * Fixed Isarr's post-transformation sprite not persisting. * Fixed a minor visual issue with the blacksmith * Made ballista's more likely to hit their targets. * Added stuck arrow visuals to dragons. * Made it so you cannot recouperate units near a support structure that is still under construction. * Improved the ballista impact visuals. * Enemy dragons now use their special abilities. Making them much more fearsome opponents. * Nerfed ballistas. * Buffed catapult towers and tweaked their damage profile against unit types. * Increased the amount of units in sieges in Skotoris, making those levels more interesting and yes, more challenging. * Reduced advisor tutorial messages in Skotoris and Moroskel for a more immersive experience. The player is more than familiar with the systems at that point. * Reduced villager automatic talking in Skotoris and Moroskel. * Buffed the longbow archer * Made some structure upgrades cost less.

Statue Update 5

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59d ago

Statue Update 4

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61d ago

* Fixed questions in Cocytus showing "n/a". * Fine-tuned tutorial messages based on more conditions. Tutorial messages should feel more relevant. * Made the final level of Apeiria more interesting. * Made Isarr's introduction in Cocytus a bit quicker.

Statue Update 3

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62d ago

Another patch! Enjoy :) * Fixed a few questions in the message box being incorrect (flowing out of their box). * Fixed the scale of the structure name in the bottom right box from shrinking when the button panel is opened. * Fixed an issue where rocks thrown by trolls could launch other trolls into the sky - causing rock throwing trolls be overpowered against other trolls. * Fixed a whole bunch of very small mistakes reducing the odds of a crash and slightly increasing performance.

Statue Update 2

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65d ago

* Fixed many potential crashing risks, increasing the stability of the game. * Fixed sieges frequently not being able to clear all player structures, resulting in a locked endgame state. * Fixed the spearman description being slightly too long. * Fixed wizards being unable to be hit by projectiles. * Fixed enemy ship crane occasionally having incorrect visuals in Skotoris. * Added a few more sound effects. * Fixed an issue where a few sound effects did not respect volume sliders.

New Structure! + Improvements

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65d ago

Dear Knights and Dames,

Our expert stone carver has created a magnificent statue of our glorious King Leodric! Naturally, we have added it to your arsenal. It's grand stature is sure to inspire nearby units, allowing them to gain veterancy quicker!

New Structure! The Statue.

The statue is a new structure in the military tab that inspires nearby units, resulting in them gaining veterancy twice as quickly.

Fixes & improvements

* Fixed a rare crash condition when siegetowers with towers were present.

* Significantly reduced the building cost of blacksmiths.

* Increased the amount of stone in each rock from 5000 to 6000.

* Fixed some Blub-children not having parents, causing them to sit unmoving in the water.

* Fixed an issue where wizards that are on walls would also ghost-render in the top left of the map.

* Increased the amount of lightning strikes from 4 to 5 to increase its effectiveness.

* Fixed logs in the burning log trap not changing sprites when Skotoris switches between light and dark.

* Fixed a few missing characters in some of the translation files.

Thank you.

- Advisor Aldred

Patch

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107d ago

Here's another set of minor tweaks, improvements and fixes! * Fixed arrow shields being placeable on Summoned Towers but not actually appearing. * Increased the visual size of arrow shields on castles. * Fixed a few language cases spilling out of boxes. * Fixed missing characters in French language. * Fixed animal descriptions being scaled down when they should not be.

Patch 3: Localization

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109d ago

Localization has been added for the following languages! * Dutch * Russian * Spanish * Japanese * Portuguese (Brazil) * German * Traditional Chinese * Simplified Chinese * Polish * Korean * French

Patch #2: Bug fixes to pave the way!

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109d ago

This patch includes a number of bug fixes while I am in the process of developing Battle Mode which will come out later this year! Thank you all for sticking with the game. Many more updates to come! :)

Patch Notes:

* Fixed terrain issues in Moroskel.

* Fixed some trees not growing back but villagers still chopping them down.

* Fixed a siege case where enemy squads could not properly capture player walls causing incorrect repetitive movement behaviour.

* Fixed not being able to navigate to the gridsquares behind compromised walls.

* Fixed villagers being offset from their navigation targets such as trees and wells.

* Fixed lumbermen having a visual jolt when returning from the top of the terrain.

* Fixed pre-placed walls generating their details on an incorrect layer.

* Fixed minor memory leak in the lumberman AI.

* Minor enemy behaviour fixes.

Patch 2

CraterHatersteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

109d ago

Hi everyone! These bug fixes pave the way for content updates coming soon :) * Fixed terrain issues in Moroskel. * Fixed some trees not growing back but villagers still chopping them down. * Fixed a siege case where enemy squads could not properly capture player walls causing incorrect repetitive movement behaviour. * Fixed not being able to navigate to the gridsquares behind compromised walls. * Fixed villagers being offset from their navigation targets such as trees and wells. * Fixed lumbermen having a visual jolt when returning from the top of the terrain. * Fixed pre-placed walls generating their details on an incorrect layer. * Fixed minor memory leak in the lumberman AI. * Minor enemy behaviour fixes.

What's next? Battle Mode is coming soon!

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230d ago

Dear Knights and Dames,

My name is Robin, I am the developer of Realms of Madness. In this quick update I want to show you the progress I've made on the upcoming Battle Mode.

What is Battle Mode?

In Battle Mode you will be able to play 1v1 against an enemy in a randomly generated map that you can customize beforehand. The progression tree does not apply here, meaning you'll have access to everything to play around with. It should be a really replayable mode that has you battling a smarter opponent than you would in the existing campaign.

When is it coming?

Battle Mode will be coming as a free update sometime in the next few weeks. To be completely honest, I will release the update once I think Battle Mode is good. Currently, I expect that to take about four to six weeks.

The Battle Menu

Here you can customize your battle before starting it.

Enemy AI

The enemy will be quite smart and will use all units available in the game. This means you'll be fighting dragons but also will have to counter the enemy's chaos abilities such as meteors and tsunamis. The difficulty you set, is up to you!

Thank you for reading and I hope you're looking forward to this update!

Kind regards,

Robin van der Horst

Patch #1: Improvement to unit controls - Bug Fixes - Roadmap

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271d ago

Hi everyone,

It is great to see so many people playing the game! If you have any suggestions, criticisms or feedback, obviously feel free to share them in the discussions tab. I do read every message and want to address every critique to the best of my ability.

Patch #1

A crucial fix / improvement has been implemented for squad movement. The location you clicked was not the most intuitive location. This should hopefully address problems with the unit movement being clunky.
To aid with unit controls, a new guide node will appear when moving units so you can easily tell what row and gridsquare you are moving them to.
I am monitoring crashes constantly, people have reported some and they have all been addressed with a same-day patch. I intend to keep doing that.

Various miscellaneous bugs have been fixed.

What does the future hold?

Battle mode will be coming in December. This will allow you to fight in generated maps against a computer opponent of your choice. You'll be able to set difficulty and control the parameters of the battle as you like!

Please keep the suggestions coming :)

Kind regards,

Robin van der Horst

Realms of Madness is out now!

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274d ago

"Dear Knights and Dames,

Portals have been opened by foul forces, swallowing vast swaths of our beloved kingdom into whatever lies within those wretched things. Therefore, the king has issued a decree to every living soul, able or not, to visit the royal hall and undertake a quest they will not soon forget...

It is an honour and a privilege to welcome you.

Glory to Gyldor!"

- R.W.H. Aldred, Advisor to His Grace King Leodric.

Development Update

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357d ago

Realms of Madness development is continuing smoothly. Originally, the game was scheduled to launch on September 15th. However, because of the desire to add more polish and do more quality assurance the game is now targeting November 4th 2025. Please keep in mind this may shift a few days as I look for the right day to launch.

I apologize for disappointment caused by this delay. I'll make sure to deliver a great game in the end! :)

Thank you,

Robin van der Horst

- Developer

New Demo!

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436d ago

Dear Knights and Dames, The newly updated demo is now live! Venture into the Deathly Realm of Cocytus, where the Scribe of Life & Death awaits your challenge. This enhanced version builds upon the original demo with refined gameplay, an entirely new Realm, a haunting new soundtrack, and a few hidden surprises for the bold to discover. Thank you for your continued valor. Kind regards, Aldred, Advisor to King Leodric ps. watch out for exploding bats...

Development Update

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502d ago

Hi everyone! My name is Robin, I've been working on this game since the start of 2023 and for this development update we'll take a look at some of the most interesting developments over the last few months. The game is still very much on track for a 2025 release!

Update 3: Units, Abilities, Tech Trees, Music, and so much more

Units

In the game, you'll come across all kinds of mythical creatures, think trolls, dragons, and even squids that live underwater. Each one is designed to be unique in combat. For example, squids counter ships and the dragon is an endgame unit capable of destroying pretty much everything. There’s a lot more units to come that were not in the demo so stay tuned!

Exploding Bats

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/0e8aa6a78218195de74b2e6abeaeb1f40f2bd6bc.gif Yes, the actual explosions are for later! It's quite fun to blow up stuff by flying a bat into it :)

Wizards

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Abilities

One of the key features in the game is the ability tree, where you can unlock powerful abilities using chaos points earned from combat. You’ll collect chaos points, which you can then spend to unlock abilities that can turn the tide in future fights. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/6c23db17c2656b3d3ba06094d0c8824218c9fd9c.png

Meta-progression

Alongside the main ability tree, we’ve also got a meta-progression unlock tree, which adds an extra layer of depth to your journey. This tree is all about long-term progression, where you’ll unlock powerful upgrades that persist across multiple playthroughs. This allows you to pick which things you want to unlock for future levels. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/c734209325f5cf520dc4661d12e5015110006f7c.png

Music Preview

Here is a one minute preview of new music coming to the game's Realm of Time! The composer for this game is Geraint Downing who also scored our first game "Open The Gates!" (2022).

Siege Mode

The game will feature a couple different gamemodes. The primary is the campaign mode where you will play through multiple levels, continuously unlocking new mechanics. There you will encounter the evil Scribes of Amandium who will attempt to devour you, attempt to imprison you in ice and attempt to use you for shadowy experiments. Next to the campaign, there will be a more arcade-y gamemode where you are given some walls and some units and are tasked with defending a castle from a large horde of enemies. These levels will be difficult! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/3914d1105cf919e282a867f9dbd55e57e1e50155.png

Road to release

The game is coming together very well and the gates to the Realms of Madness will open very soon... Stay tuned, it's going to be an exciting journey! Thank you so much for reading this update and remember you can already play a unique level for free in the demo! I am always open to hear your feedback. Kind regards, Robin van der Horst - Developer

Demo now available!

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561d ago

Dear Realm Hunters! The time has come to enter the realm of Eden Cosmica and defeat Etoillefleur! The demo contains many elements from the full game and allows you to play a completely unique level. Thank you so much for trying it out and I look forward to hearing any and all feedback. Kind regards, Robin van der Horst -Developer

Demo Launching January 20th

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571d ago

Dear Knights and Dames, Your journey into the Realms of Madness will start on January 20th! Prepare to set foot into the Realm of Eden Cosmica where the wretched Etoilefleur, Scribe of nature, is held captive. Free the realm and bring an end to the chaos. See you soon... Kind regards, Advisor R.W.H. Aldred.

Realms of Madness Official Trailer

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588d ago

Hi everyone, Here's the first trailer for this game! Official Trailer

Development Update 2

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774d ago

Hi everyone, My name's Robin, I've been working on this game since the start of 2023 and it's really starting to come together. For this second development update we'll be looking at the progress being made on the units for the game.

Update 2: Units

Squads

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/8e51c328dc9e3076df660d42ede9a275d6c0f6f0.jpg In Realms of Madness, units are organized into squads, a feature that distinguishes it from the previous game, Open The Gates!. Each squad can develop veterancy, gaining experience and becoming more effective in battle over time. When soldiers within a squad die during combat, they can be replenished at the barracks. This system emphasizes strategic management and long-term unit development. You do not want to lose all units in a squad as that would cause a loss in veterancy. Veteran units are much more powerful!

Five Layers of Combat

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/71caff6ae0d3cd05d851a1863f0e0f38d03057bd.jpg The game world is divided into five distinct layers. The sky layer is home to flying beasts. Here you will fight massive aerial battles. The two ground layers allow for double-layered castle construction, offering tactical advantages such as high ground for archers. The water layer is where ships navigate and engage in naval combat, while the underwater layer hosts enigmatic creatures that can attack from below the surface. Each of these layers can be contested individually, requiring players to adapt their strategies and manage multiple fronts simultaneously.

Animation

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/87105b3faa153060d2a493586c786cb42e7e9672.gif There will be a ton of animations in this game and a large amount of interesting interactions. For example, if trolls get hit by rocks, they will be temporarily stunned. This level of detail makes battles more dynamic and engaging, as each unit reacts differently to attacks.

Unit Variety

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/924a5fe88c4efd06485e5c3105a34bb4f68c3a6b.png Realms of Madness will have a vast array of units, greatly expanding on the variety seen in the previous game. You'll be able to command knights, archers, ships, dragons, trolls, wizards, harpies, underwater squids, siege weapons, and many more different unit types. Even regular old citizens can pick up their pitchforks and axes and march to war for you! (They'll likely not make it though!)

Shipwrecks

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/c5b9d47e076d1f08e409470903bd0b096e6aeaaa.png Sunken ships will form shipwrecks that slowly decay over time. Underwater creatures will be able to use these shipwrecks to fight more effectively. This means losing a ship weakens your fleet but strengthens your underwater beasts. That's all for this time! I'll try to post updates more frequently, but development comes first. I am fully committed to making this game the best it can possibly be and I am confident it will be awesome come release. Thank you and have a good day. Kind regards, Robin van der Horst

Development Update 1

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965d ago

Hi everyone, Excited to share the first Realms of Madness update with you! In this update, we'll dig into how we're making the different worlds in the game. You'll get a peek at some concept art and see how it all came together.

Update 1: Worlds!

Let's take a look at the first three of the five Realms (worlds) that will be in the game.

Laying out the World

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/2874bd766de639dd50fc73ec850164cbf89dbc29.png So, in the sketches, you can see we've got two layers of ground. As a player, you can build castles on either one, giving you more space and adding a bit of strategy. Archers, for example, can get the high ground advantage.

Sketches

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/eaf7443747666bf1ac7d510ef6f983e1a4ffdc62.png Take a look at this image of the first Realm, 'Eden Cosmica.' It is a peaceful forest under a starry sky, but there is a dark secret. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/0ae0acfe5533771677b09ec19d065076328cf7ed.png Next up is 'Cocytus,' the second Realm. Imagine a chilly mountain place, as if the Himalayas were haunted by ghosts from the afterlife. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/208510e8b007580b841fab3d44c3f64a4f3a2d4b.png And here is the third Realm, 'Apeiria.' It is an ancient place where many civilizations have come and gone over the years.

Final Results

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/d4fb38c66b3a2a2470d11170faa2443e16ea6b7d.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/962cc3cfd654f4d19d1e5845f755966253eec50c.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44787750/f122773d18524ff26307c2ddb7e57580cf0b7b88.png Stay tuned for more updates on how Realms of Madness is coming together. We're excited to share the progress as we're working on the game. Thanks for joining us on this journey!

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Update 3: Units, Abilities, Tech Trees, Music, and so much more

Units

Exploding Bats

Wizards

Abilities

Meta-progression

Music Preview

Siege Mode

Road to release

Update 2: Units

Squads

Five Layers of Combat

Animation

Unit Variety

Shipwrecks

Update 1: Worlds!

Laying out the World

Sketches

Final Results

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