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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Next up is 'Cocytus,' the second Realm. Imagine a chilly mountain place, as if the Himalayas were haunted by ghosts from the afterlife.
And here is the third Realm, 'Apeiria.' It is an ancient place where many civilizations have come and gone over the years.

Final Results

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!