Build 1.6

Additions:

• Added new endless game mode survive with all structures unlocked for as long as you can
• Added new orbit camera, options to auto rotate and invert Y axis
• Added new flag zone, when Heldric calls for help, up to three villagers will stay to defend the area
• Added new icons to minimap for structures
• Added new in-game map, either click on minimap or press default key M
• Added new wave preview path that monsters will likely travel

Improvements:

• Improved animations and response times of player controller spawning at beginning of a wave
• Improved performance of AI

Bug fixes:

• Fixed bug where minimap icons could show on intro cut-scene
• Fixed broken navigation mesh in a few places
• Fixed bug where sometimes enemy spawner would take a few extra seconds to start
• Fixed bug where fletcher on Hallows Grove wouldn't always give arrows between waves
• Fixed bug with spider webs not always freezing targets

Changes:

• Balance added many more building plots to several maps
• Balance increased travel speed of ally arrows
• Increased attack speed and weapon change animations (2-3 times faster)

[ 2018-10-23 12:34:48 CET ] [ Original post ]

Build 1.5.6140 Halloween Update

Additions:

• Added new map Hallows Grove where you defend pumpkin groves that power magic cauldrons that summon Ether Paladins to aid you
• Added Halloween themes to all maps (excluding Christmas)
• Added spooky sounds and music
• Added Jack-o-lantern bombs in place of Powder Kegs
• Added Orc Beastmaster, summons demon hounds
• Added restless souls, when villagers are killed, they can become a ghost and haunt the living until they reach a cemetery, also takes a population slot
• Added Ether Paladin that will spawn from cemetery once enough restless souls are collected
• Added a monster counter under wave timer to show total number of creatures attacking
• Added over 30 new sounds effects

Improvements:

• Improved performance and frame rates
• Improved monster spawner to be more aggressive, and to use large groups when attacking
• Improved radar, now easier to see enemies
• Improved campaign map, moved bonus maps to left side
• Improved effect of higher level monsters and villagers, now have stars under their feet
• Improved buildings to have light emitting from windows
• Improved cursor with custom image
• Improved particle effects on many of the towers
• Improved turn rate of AI controlled agents
• Improved animations to better match movement and actions
• Improved graphics by adding glow to lights and reflective objects (may be toggled in options)
• Improved powder kegs/jack-o-lantern bombs by adding range ring
• Improved static spires enemy detection
• Removed structures from build list when it would conflict with map objectives
• Improved many of the shaders

Balance Changes:

• Made event maps playable independent of campaign progress
• Slightly reduced income rate on Muir
• Decreased damage on Flame Shrine level 1 from 50 to 40
• Increased damage on Flame Shrine level 2 from 50 to 65

Bug fixes:

• Fixed bug where player would sometimes auto-attack when trying to run away
• Fixed bug with shadows on map Shadestone
• Added short splash screen on start so steam was causing game window to be in background because it took too long on startup
• Fixed normal map problem on some terrain textures
• Fixed bug that would prevent villagers from attacking hostile animals
• Fixed bug where voices were not using the voice slider in options
• Fixed bug with slow shrines that would sometimes allow mobs through without effects

[ 2016-10-23 11:34:14 CET ] [ Original post ]

Build 1.5.6140 Halloween Update

Additions:

• Added new map Hallows’ Grove where you defend pumpkin groves that power magic cauldrons that summon Ether Paladins to aid you
• Added Halloween themes to all maps (excluding Christmas)
• Added spooky sounds and music
• Added Jack-o’-lantern bombs in place of Powder Kegs
• Added Orc Beastmaster, summons demon hounds
• Added restless souls, when villagers are killed, they can become a ghost and haunt the living until they reach a cemetery, also takes a population slot
• Added Ether Paladin that will spawn from cemetery once enough restless souls are collected
• Added a monster counter under wave timer to show total number of creatures attacking
• Added over 30 new sounds effects

Improvements:

• Improved performance and frame rates
• Improved monster spawner to be more aggressive, and to use large groups when attacking
• Improved radar, now easier to see enemies
• Improved campaign map, moved bonus maps to left side
• Improved effect of higher level monsters and villagers, now have stars under their feet
• Improved buildings to have light emitting from windows
• Improved cursor with custom image
• Improved particle effects on many of the towers
• Improved turn rate of AI controlled agents
• Improved animations to better match movement and actions
• Improved graphics by adding glow to lights and reflective objects (may be toggled in options)
• Improved powder kegs/jack-o-lantern bombs by adding range ring
• Improved static spire’s enemy detection
• Removed structures from build list when it would conflict with map objectives
• Improved many of the shaders

Balance Changes:

• Made event maps playable independent of campaign progress
• Slightly reduced income rate on Muir
• Decreased damage on Flame Shrine level 1 from 50 to 40
• Increased damage on Flame Shrine level 2 from 50 to 65

Bug fixes:

• Fixed bug where player would sometimes auto-attack when trying to run away
• Fixed bug with shadows on map Shadestone
• Added short splash screen on start so steam was causing game window to be in background because it took too long on startup
• Fixed normal map problem on some terrain textures
• Fixed bug that would prevent villagers from attacking hostile animals
• Fixed bug where voices were not using the voice slider in options
• Fixed bug with slow shrines that would sometimes allow mobs through without effects

[ 2016-10-23 11:34:14 CET ] [ Original post ]

As a thank you to all my fans I present you the forth major update to Heldric as my gift to you. Inside the nicely wrapped patch you will find many new toys and treasures.

Let it snow, let it snow…

What is a winter holiday update without snow? And lots of it. Including all the festive decorations that come with the season. Decorated trees, gift wrapped pick-ups, Santa costume and even a candy-cane sword for Heldric. All existing maps can also be played in normal or Santa mode.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds…

Well, maybe not so much in their beds any more. This update brings more depth to the game by having a chance of spawning a child instead of adult. Children cannot fight, but can run fast and will grow into an adult in 60 seconds. The harder the skill mode the greater the chance of a child to spawn instead of an adult. Keep this in mind as losing villagers can hurt even more now.

Be good for goodness sake…

You’ve asked for more maps and now they are here. Two new bonus holiday maps include a new game mode where you must protect the Christmas tree and gifts from the grinches out to spoil the holiday. It will take a combined effort of towers and traps to save the day. Don’t forget to ensure your maze is designed to keep them trapped as long as possible.

As they shouted out with glee…

Tower defense fans rejoice. You now have two new towers to unleash on the enemy. A new static spire tower deals electrical damage to all foes in range with a small cool-down. Good for groups and deadly when combined with a slow shrine. But if you really want to stop the enemy in their tracks, then the new void hold tower is what you need. This tower can suck up three to five enemies and hold them for ten seconds allowing other towers to recharge. Once released, they lose 50-75% of their health.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter…

This update brings three new music tracks to help set the festive mood. These tracks will automatically play on winter maps or when in winter holiday mode. Many new sound effects have also been added to make for a very rich environment.

When what to my wondering eyes did appear…

Your eyes won’t be disappointed with improved textures and terrain quality. On by default in the options, the new HD terrain adds extra detail and depth. Most other objects in the game also received a facelift with better textures and appearance.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work…

In addition to all the other content, the game’s user interface and HUD have also been improved. A new skill bar consolidates actions and weapon selection while providing arrow, keg and spike trap counts. You will also find commonly used functions like build and call for help there for quick use. As before, both the primary and secondary keys may be remapped in the options. See the change log for a complete list of improvements and changes. I’d like to thank all my fans again and wish you a happy holiday and wonderful new year.

Change Log 1.4.5464

Added new bonus winter map, Tree Guardian

Added new bonus winter map, Scrooge’s Revenge

Added Void Hold tower that captures small groups of enemies for a short duration

Added Static Spire tower that does area-of-effect electric damage to all enemies in range

Added new spike trap pit (three can be dug each wave)

Added chance new villagers will spawn as children who cannot fight and take 60 seconds to grow to adult

Added new skill bar to show all major skills and weapons

Added three new music tracks for the holiday

Added new sound effects

Added Christmas tree to replace wells during winter holiday

Added Christmas presents to replace pickups

Improved terrain shader with depth effects

Improved most textures for buildings, monsters and other objects

Improved campaign map and added winter mode toggle

Improved many UI windows with shortcut keys

Improved player and goblin animations

Improved building list window scrollbars to be easier to use

Improved performance by reducing physics colliders

Improved NavMesh around buildings for better AI pathfinding

Improved town plot markers to indicate size / icons for class

Improved tower range marker

Fixed an issue that would cause Heldric to be stun lock when attacking

Fixed powder kegs being able to be placed while in a window

Balance – changed slow shrine costs from 5000/25000 to 6000/15000

Balance reduced spawn numbers and weight on Timberglen to make it easier

Update: Patch 1.4.5497

Fixed texture problem with one of the female children

Fixed issue with pathing on Corvin

Fixed issue where skipping tips on Bromville would not start mob spawner

Fixed issue where build button on skill bar would get out of sync when using ESC key

Fixed problem with Palisade walls that could allow mobs through edges on some maps

[ 2014-12-17 11:44:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

As a thank you to all my fans I present you the forth major update to Heldric as my gift to you. Inside the nicely wrapped patch you will find many new toys and treasures.

Let it snow, let it snow

What is a winter holiday update without snow? And lots of it. Including all the festive decorations that come with the season. Decorated trees, gift wrapped pick-ups, Santa costume and even a candy-cane sword for Heldric. All existing maps can also be played in normal or Santa mode.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds

Well, maybe not so much in their beds any more. This update brings more depth to the game by having a chance of spawning a child instead of adult. Children cannot fight, but can run fast and will grow into an adult in 60 seconds. The harder the skill mode the greater the chance of a child to spawn instead of an adult. Keep this in mind as losing villagers can hurt even more now.

Be good for goodness sake

Youve asked for more maps and now they are here. Two new bonus holiday maps include a new game mode where you must protect the Christmas tree and gifts from the grinches out to spoil the holiday. It will take a combined effort of towers and traps to save the day. Dont forget to ensure your maze is designed to keep them trapped as long as possible.

As they shouted out with glee

Tower defense fans rejoice. You now have two new towers to unleash on the enemy. A new static spire tower deals electrical damage to all foes in range with a small cool-down. Good for groups and deadly when combined with a slow shrine. But if you really want to stop the enemy in their tracks, then the new void hold tower is what you need. This tower can suck up three to five enemies and hold them for ten seconds allowing other towers to recharge. Once released, they lose 50-75% of their health.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter

This update brings three new music tracks to help set the festive mood. These tracks will automatically play on winter maps or when in winter holiday mode. Many new sound effects have also been added to make for a very rich environment.

When what to my wondering eyes did appear

Your eyes wont be disappointed with improved textures and terrain quality. On by default in the options, the new HD terrain adds extra detail and depth. Most other objects in the game also received a facelift with better textures and appearance.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work

In addition to all the other content, the games user interface and HUD have also been improved. A new skill bar consolidates actions and weapon selection while providing arrow, keg and spike trap counts. You will also find commonly used functions like build and call for help there for quick use. As before, both the primary and secondary keys may be remapped in the options. See the change log for a complete list of improvements and changes. Id like to thank all my fans again and wish you a happy holiday and wonderful new year.

Change Log 1.4.5464

Added new bonus winter map, Tree Guardian

Added new bonus winter map, Scrooges Revenge

Added Void Hold tower that captures small groups of enemies for a short duration

Added Static Spire tower that does area-of-effect electric damage to all enemies in range

Added new spike trap pit (three can be dug each wave)

Added chance new villagers will spawn as children who cannot fight and take 60 seconds to grow to adult

Added new skill bar to show all major skills and weapons

Added three new music tracks for the holiday

Added new sound effects

Added Christmas tree to replace wells during winter holiday

Added Christmas presents to replace pickups

Improved terrain shader with depth effects

Improved most textures for buildings, monsters and other objects

Improved campaign map and added winter mode toggle

Improved many UI windows with shortcut keys

Improved player and goblin animations

Improved building list window scrollbars to be easier to use

Improved performance by reducing physics colliders

Improved NavMesh around buildings for better AI pathfinding

Improved town plot markers to indicate size / icons for class

Improved tower range marker

Fixed an issue that would cause Heldric to be stun lock when attacking

Fixed powder kegs being able to be placed while in a window

Balance changed slow shrine costs from 5000/25000 to 6000/15000

Balance reduced spawn numbers and weight on Timberglen to make it easier

Update: Patch 1.4.5497

Fixed texture problem with one of the female children

Fixed issue with pathing on Corvin

Fixed issue where skipping tips on Bromville would not start mob spawner

Fixed issue where build button on skill bar would get out of sync when using ESC key

Fixed problem with Palisade walls that could allow mobs through edges on some maps

[ 2014-12-17 11:44:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hell is empty and all the devils are here.

Do you enjoy a vicious orc cutting down villagers where they stand? You now have a chance to see what it's like to be the nefarious creatures playing a new bonus map. The orc camp will have you defending yourself against increasing waves of villagers. Don't under estimate villager's power, as each wave they increase in numbers and become better equipped with deadly weapons. Monks with their area of effect lightning spell can take out groups of your fellow denizens. Upgrade your beast portal to summon reinforcements such as goblins, spiders, trolls and even the dreaded orc boss.

Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war!

Even the toughest orcs will take pause when they face an angry wolf in their path. A new tower, the war wolf cage, will release a trained wolf that will hunt down any foes in range. These white wolves will also gain experience and can level up. Once killed however, the tower must be rebuilt.

The golden age is before us, not behind us.

This patch not only includes several new additions, but existing content also received attention. Improvements to movement controls to feel more rigid and faster response to player input. Particle effects have been added or improved on most defensive structures and rebirth shrines. Better light and occlusion maps not only improve the game look but performance. A number of balance changes make the game more challenging so be sure and check the change log for details.

Put money in thy purse.

With this third free major content comes even more good news for those of you who don't already own Heldric. That's right, for a limited time Heldric is 33% off! (Starting Oct 6th - 10th) I'd like to thank all of you who have purchased the game. Please help by spreading the word about the game, leaving your review or youtube videos.

Change log for Heldric 1.3.5393

Additions: * Added new bonus map, Orc Camp, play as orcs where villagers attack you * Added new defense tower, War Wolf Cage, releases a wolf that levels up (3 max at a time) * Added new [Hold Position] default of useful with bow attacks * Added new particle effects to most defensive structures and rebirth shrine * Added new footstep sounds (grass/dirt/stone) to match terrain player is running over * Added ideal powder keg placement locations to tutorial in Bromville * Added objective reminder to Timberglen when player hasn't completed first objective by wave three * Added build limits so you can no longer build structure that do not stack. (IE markets/blacksmiths/chemist/etc) Improvements: * Improved player movement controls to respond faster and feel more rigid * Improved movement animations speeds now better reflect velocity * Improved upgrade window to show current building description * Improved orc run animations * Improved lightmaps for all maps * Improved occlusion maps to fix occasional issue where objects would flash on/off at range * Improved Foxwater med. plot to require 10 population to prevent use before blacksmith objective * Improved damage text for better readability, added critical hit message when > 75% hit * Improved victory and defeat windows, tips and message now based on reason for loss * Improved first objective description text on Timberglen Balance changes: * Balance increased shrine of flames damage area from 1.5m to 3m and 3m to 5m * Balance reduced blacksmith bonus melee damage from 8/16/24/32 to 6/8/12/16 * Balance archery towers now have a build limit of 4 * Balance increased arrow damage range from +/- 20% to 30% * Balance increased player auto attack range from 4 to 8 when using bow * Balance added stagger timer to prevent player/AI from getting stun locked, units with more health or shields will be staggered less often Bug fixes: * Fixed a bug that some animation events would be sent twice causing extra damage * Fixed a bug where player could win challenge mode on Gundulf by going to villager prison camp * Fixed a bug where mobs would get confused after spawning and hang out around the spawn area * Fixed a bug that kept damage text showing when hit killed the target * Fixed a bug where player could show build plots when dead * Fixed a typo on Steam Bearhanded achievement Note: version 1.3.5389 had powder kegs disabled for some unknown reason, fixed in 1.3.5393

[ 2014-10-03 10:11:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hell is empty and all the devils are here.

Do you enjoy a vicious orc cutting down villagers where they stand? You now have a chance to see what it's like to be the nefarious creatures playing a new bonus map. The orc camp will have you defending yourself against increasing waves of villagers. Don't under estimate villager's power, as each wave they increase in numbers and become better equipped with deadly weapons. Monks with their area of effect lightning spell can take out groups of your fellow denizens. Upgrade your beast portal to summon reinforcements such as goblins, spiders, trolls and even the dreaded orc boss.

Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war!

Even the toughest orcs will take pause when they face an angry wolf in their path. A new tower, the war wolf cage, will release a trained wolf that will hunt down any foes in range. These white wolves will also gain experience and can level up. Once killed however, the tower must be rebuilt.

The golden age is before us, not behind us.

This patch not only includes several new additions, but existing content also received attention. Improvements to movement controls to feel more rigid and faster response to player input. Particle effects have been added or improved on most defensive structures and rebirth shrines. Better light and occlusion maps not only improve the game look but performance. A number of balance changes make the game more challenging so be sure and check the change log for details.

Put money in thy purse.

With this third free major content comes even more good news for those of you who don't already own Heldric. That's right, for a limited time Heldric is 33% off! (Starting Oct 6th - 10th) I'd like to thank all of you who have purchased the game. Please help by spreading the word about the game, leaving your review or youtube videos.

Change log for Heldric 1.3.5393

Additions: * Added new bonus map, Orc Camp, play as orcs where villagers attack you * Added new defense tower, War Wolf Cage, releases a wolf that levels up (3 max at a time) * Added new [Hold Position] default of useful with bow attacks * Added new particle effects to most defensive structures and rebirth shrine * Added new footstep sounds (grass/dirt/stone) to match terrain player is running over * Added ideal powder keg placement locations to tutorial in Bromville * Added objective reminder to Timberglen when player hasn't completed first objective by wave three * Added build limits so you can no longer build structure that do not stack. (IE markets/blacksmiths/chemist/etc) Improvements: * Improved player movement controls to respond faster and feel more rigid * Improved movement animations speeds now better reflect velocity * Improved upgrade window to show current building description * Improved orc run animations * Improved lightmaps for all maps * Improved occlusion maps to fix occasional issue where objects would flash on/off at range * Improved Foxwater med. plot to require 10 population to prevent use before blacksmith objective * Improved damage text for better readability, added critical hit message when > 75% hit * Improved victory and defeat windows, tips and message now based on reason for loss * Improved first objective description text on Timberglen Balance changes: * Balance increased shrine of flames damage area from 1.5m to 3m and 3m to 5m * Balance reduced blacksmith bonus melee damage from 8/16/24/32 to 6/8/12/16 * Balance archery towers now have a build limit of 4 * Balance increased arrow damage range from +/- 20% to 30% * Balance increased player auto attack range from 4 to 8 when using bow * Balance added stagger timer to prevent player/AI from getting stun locked, units with more health or shields will be staggered less often Bug fixes: * Fixed a bug that some animation events would be sent twice causing extra damage * Fixed a bug where player could win challenge mode on Gundulf by going to villager prison camp * Fixed a bug where mobs would get confused after spawning and hang out around the spawn area * Fixed a bug that kept damage text showing when hit killed the target * Fixed a bug where player could show build plots when dead * Fixed a typo on Steam Bearhanded achievement Note: version 1.3.5389 had powder kegs disabled for some unknown reason, fixed in 1.3.5393

[ 2014-10-03 10:11:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Heldric 1.2 MEGA update

Good things come to those who wait. Heldric update to 1.2.5276 is a treasure trove of new content and fixes for your enjoyment. The battlefield will never be the same with new horrific evil terrors to holy warriors.

Evil has never been so terrifying

Heldric's world was already overrun with evil goblins, orcs, spiders and trolls. Now a new group of denizens have emerged to slaughter everyone. New goblin sorcerers have an intense fire eruption spell that will damage all allies range. He isn't bad with a staff in melee combat either. What could be worse than one magical monster? How about two! A new summoner is set to wreck havoc on your efforts by continuing to call forth new evil to the field. Don't even try to take out her minions as she will just make more. If you're not afraid yet, you shall be at the sight of the last doom-bringer. Orc boss monsters have heavy armor and high resistances to most common damage. Add to this a huge health and high damage they will soon become your most hated creatures. Not even mighty powder kegs will or arrows will stop them. Your only hope is to lure them into magical damage done by towers.

Have some faith my son

All this evil must be met with strong countermeasures. Constructing a Monastery will enable the village to spawn a monk. Monks provide bonus healing rate to all allies in range. Even more critical, they call down holy smite AOE attacks their foes. This is an ally you don't want to be without.

Content is great, what about the rest?

Update 1.2 not only adds new content but a slew of improvements and bug fixes. Villagers will now seek out any healing sources such as camp fires and healing shrines when they are low on health. Steam achievements and trading cards have been added. Additionally, many of your requested features have been incorporated. Progress reset buttons have been added to the campaign map and achievements screens. A new difficulty mode “skilled” was added between normal and hard. And much more, check the change log for a complete list.

So what does it cost?

This update is 100% free. I'd like to thank all of you who have supported my efforts by giving some back. If you would like to see more than please help by spreading the word about Heldric. Post a video of your favourite maps. Give the game a review on Steam store or metacritic. And as always, you're welcome to give me your suggestions for the future.

Change log for 1.2.5276

• Added orc boss – Heavy armor and resistances, lots of health but slow
• Added goblin sorcerer – Casts an Area-Of-Effect spell to fire bomb targets
• Added summoner – Continues to summon other evils to the battlefield
• Added structure – Monastery – Provides a Monk NPC
• Added monk – Bonus heal rate to allies in range, casts forth smite AOE
• Added Steam achievements
• Added Steam trading cards
• Added achievement progress at end of descriptions
• Added more tips on level loading screen
• Added difficulty mode (Skilled) – Between “Normal” and “Hard”
• Added reset button to campaign map to reset all progress
• Added reset button to achievements to reset all your achievements
• Fixed music on campaign map to use player music volume
• Fixed bug where two villagers could use the same archery tower
• Fixed bug where town would show under attack after monsters had stopped spawning
• Upgraded pathfinding libraries for upstream bug fixes
• Improved starting tutorial map Bromville with better tips and objectives
• Improved animations and made heads look at their targets
• Improved villager AI to seek out healing sources when hurt (camp fires or healing shrines)
• Improved animations on several animals
• Changed HUD radar arrow to point to monsters closer to player instead of town center
• Balance – Shadestone, change large plot to medium
• Balance – Miur, reduced total waves from 20 to 15 because of new harder monsters
• Balance – Damage Shrine, increased range from 5m to 6m
• Balance – Bromville, Challenge mode reduced waves from 10 to 5
• Balance – Foxwater, Challenge mode reduced waves from 10 to 8

[ 2014-06-11 15:00:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Heldric 1.2 MEGA update

Good things come to those who wait. Heldric update to 1.2.5276 is a treasure trove of new content and fixes for your enjoyment. The battlefield will never be the same with new horrific evil terrors to holy warriors.

Evil has never been so terrifying

Heldric's world was already overrun with evil goblins, orcs, spiders and trolls. Now a new group of denizens have emerged to slaughter everyone. New goblin sorcerers have an intense fire eruption spell that will damage all allies range. He isn't bad with a staff in melee combat either. What could be worse than one magical monster? How about two! A new summoner is set to wreck havoc on your efforts by continuing to call forth new evil to the field. Don't even try to take out her minions as she will just make more. If you're not afraid yet, you shall be at the sight of the last doom-bringer. Orc boss monsters have heavy armor and high resistances to most common damage. Add to this a huge health and high damage they will soon become your most hated creatures. Not even mighty powder kegs will or arrows will stop them. Your only hope is to lure them into magical damage done by towers.

Have some faith my son

All this evil must be met with strong countermeasures. Constructing a Monastery will enable the village to spawn a monk. Monks provide bonus healing rate to all allies in range. Even more critical, they call down holy smite AOE attacks their foes. This is an ally you don't want to be without.

Content is great, what about the rest?

Update 1.2 not only adds new content but a slew of improvements and bug fixes. Villagers will now seek out any healing sources such as camp fires and healing shrines when they are low on health. Steam achievements and trading cards have been added. Additionally, many of your requested features have been incorporated. Progress reset buttons have been added to the campaign map and achievements screens. A new difficulty mode skilled was added between normal and hard. And much more, check the change log for a complete list.

So what does it cost?

This update is 100% free. I'd like to thank all of you who have supported my efforts by giving some back. If you would like to see more than please help by spreading the word about Heldric. Post a video of your favourite maps. Give the game a review on Steam store or metacritic. And as always, you're welcome to give me your suggestions for the future.

Change log for 1.2.5276

• Added orc boss Heavy armor and resistances, lots of health but slow
• Added goblin sorcerer Casts an Area-Of-Effect spell to fire bomb targets
• Added summoner Continues to summon other evils to the battlefield
• Added structure Monastery Provides a Monk NPC
• Added monk Bonus heal rate to allies in range, casts forth smite AOE
• Added Steam achievements
• Added Steam trading cards
• Added achievement progress at end of descriptions
• Added more tips on level loading screen
• Added difficulty mode (Skilled) Between Normal and Hard
• Added reset button to campaign map to reset all progress
• Added reset button to achievements to reset all your achievements
• Fixed music on campaign map to use player music volume
• Fixed bug where two villagers could use the same archery tower
• Fixed bug where town would show under attack after monsters had stopped spawning
• Upgraded pathfinding libraries for upstream bug fixes
• Improved starting tutorial map Bromville with better tips and objectives
• Improved animations and made heads look at their targets
• Improved villager AI to seek out healing sources when hurt (camp fires or healing shrines)
• Improved animations on several animals
• Changed HUD radar arrow to point to monsters closer to player instead of town center
• Balance Shadestone, change large plot to medium
• Balance Miur, reduced total waves from 20 to 15 because of new harder monsters
• Balance Damage Shrine, increased range from 5m to 6m
• Balance Bromville, Challenge mode reduced waves from 10 to 5
• Balance Foxwater, Challenge mode reduced waves from 10 to 8

[ 2014-06-11 15:00:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

You asked for more

So you asked for it, more monsters and variety. The latest update to Heldric 1.1 has a new terror that crawled out of the ground, spiders!

Spiders!

These eight legged, icky crawlers are out to ruin your day with a few special tricks. First, are the slower big tank-like spiders with high hit points and damage. But don’t think you’ll have an easy escape as they shoot out spider webs to trap their next meal. Next are the more toxic brethren that spit poison from long distance. And then there are the skinny and fast ones. These foes will leap across the map pouncing on any prey in range. All the while bypassing any strategic traps you might have placed in it’s way. Heldric also got rid of the cat holding his tong by adding additional voices such as taking damage, death screams and several others. And have you ever built an obelisk and wondered what kind of range it had? Now you can see all the structures with their area of effect just by hovering your cursor over them in build mode.

Area lamps and wells

You now have a reason to build lamps and wells. During the day, wells will add additional courage to all villagers around it. But at night, you’ll need to build area lamps or campfires to help keep courage up. Villagers now have 20% less courage on night maps, so build those light sources. Finally, the minimap radar also got some improvements by new sort order for target. Enemies now appear on top of any villagers. Villagers icons are now smaller and less distracting.

Still want more?

Check out the complete change log for Heldric 1.1-5229

• Added spiders! Three base classes with five skins each (15 total). They appear after Mudvane
• Added new area of effect range for all structures when in build mode
• Added two new achievements for spiders, “Browse the web” and “Give me a shoe”
• Added bonus courage to wells (works only during daylight)
• Added bonus courage to lamps (works only during night)
• Added bonus courage to campfire (works only during night)
• Added 16 new voice audio clips to Heldric
• Improved minimap/radar – Villagers icons smaller and enemies are now always on top
• Improved text for upgrade window, grey is current/previous version, red you cannot afford yet
• Fixed bug on Gundulf where existing market wasn’t activated
• Fixed bug where animals would not attack
• Fixed colour of text for build window when player could afford structure
• Balance – Removed one medium and one tiny plot on Miur
• Balance – Added an additional 2,000 coins to start income on Gundulf
• Balance – Blood obelisk level one range reduced from 12 to 7
• Balance – Blacksmith bonus melee damage change from 10/20/30/50 to 8/16/24/32
• Balance – Increased player max target range from 30m to 40m

[ 2014-04-26 12:05:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

You asked for more

So you asked for it, more monsters and variety. The latest update to Heldric 1.1 has a new terror that crawled out of the ground, spiders!

Spiders!

These eight legged, icky crawlers are out to ruin your day with a few special tricks. First, are the slower big tank-like spiders with high hit points and damage. But dont think youll have an easy escape as they shoot out spider webs to trap their next meal. Next are the more toxic brethren that spit poison from long distance. And then there are the skinny and fast ones. These foes will leap across the map pouncing on any prey in range. All the while bypassing any strategic traps you might have placed in its way. Heldric also got rid of the cat holding his tong by adding additional voices such as taking damage, death screams and several others. And have you ever built an obelisk and wondered what kind of range it had? Now you can see all the structures with their area of effect just by hovering your cursor over them in build mode.

Area lamps and wells

You now have a reason to build lamps and wells. During the day, wells will add additional courage to all villagers around it. But at night, youll need to build area lamps or campfires to help keep courage up. Villagers now have 20% less courage on night maps, so build those light sources. Finally, the minimap radar also got some improvements by new sort order for target. Enemies now appear on top of any villagers. Villagers icons are now smaller and less distracting.

Still want more?

Check out the complete change log for Heldric 1.1-5229

• Added spiders! Three base classes with five skins each (15 total). They appear after Mudvane
• Added new area of effect range for all structures when in build mode
• Added two new achievements for spiders, Browse the web and Give me a shoe
• Added bonus courage to wells (works only during daylight)
• Added bonus courage to lamps (works only during night)
• Added bonus courage to campfire (works only during night)
• Added 16 new voice audio clips to Heldric
• Improved minimap/radar Villagers icons smaller and enemies are now always on top
• Improved text for upgrade window, grey is current/previous version, red you cannot afford yet
• Fixed bug on Gundulf where existing market wasnt activated
• Fixed bug where animals would not attack
• Fixed colour of text for build window when player could afford structure
• Balance Removed one medium and one tiny plot on Miur
• Balance Added an additional 2,000 coins to start income on Gundulf
• Balance Blood obelisk level one range reduced from 12 to 7
• Balance Blacksmith bonus melee damage change from 10/20/30/50 to 8/16/24/32
• Balance Increased player max target range from 30m to 40m

[ 2014-04-26 12:05:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

Change log update 1.0.5224 * Fixed issue where AI would stop moving broken in previous update (sorry guys) * Fixed bug with keyboard/mouse rotation speed not saving in options menu * Fixed bug where impact sounds prevented heartbeat sound FX/player health hud updates when below 35% health * Added more impact sounds * Added more voice sounds for orcs (three different sets) * Added more voice sounds for trolls * Added key to toggle zoom mode (default space) * Added additional attack animations for AI/Player * Added boost to player run speed depending on weapon held. (none + 2, sword + 1, bow 0) * Improved animation blending for AI/Player * Improved response time for player character controls * Balance – Removed 10k cap from early wave, but reduced bonus coins from 20% to 10%

[ 2014-04-20 18:01:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

Change log update 1.0.5224 * Fixed issue where AI would stop moving broken in previous update (sorry guys) * Fixed bug with keyboard/mouse rotation speed not saving in options menu * Fixed bug where impact sounds prevented heartbeat sound FX/player health hud updates when below 35% health * Added more impact sounds * Added more voice sounds for orcs (three different sets) * Added more voice sounds for trolls * Added key to toggle zoom mode (default space) * Added additional attack animations for AI/Player * Added boost to player run speed depending on weapon held. (none + 2, sword + 1, bow 0) * Improved animation blending for AI/Player * Improved response time for player character controls * Balance Removed 10k cap from early wave, but reduced bonus coins from 20% to 10%

[ 2014-04-20 18:01:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

I've made a rather large amount of bug fixes and new feature addtions based on your comments and suggestions. Please let me know how these work for you. Change log for update 1.0.5223 * Fixed bug where UI clicks would trigger if building was under button * Fixed bug with archery towers were causing mobs to stop * Fixed bug with pathfinding on Miur and Gundulf * Fixed bug where tooltip would get stuck onscreen from options * Fixed bug where some shrines would show extended range when villager dies while using * Added click+hold mouse to run * Added more help text in tutorial tips and objectives * Added wave complete message with sound effect * Added option to disable player auto-attack * Added new keys for camera rotation Q/E by default (mouse right+drag still works) * Added camera rotation option sliders for keyboard and mouse * Improved keg kill camera, allowed player to skip by pressing any key * Improved movement system, WASD movement is now relative to camera * Improved camera smoothing * Improved camera rotation - locked cursor on screen * Improved the descriptions for all structures * Changed default “select” alternative key from E to F to prevent conflict with rotate camera * Balance – Changed powder keg damage from static 150, to random range 75 – 125 * Balance – Reduced powder keg number per population From 1 / 4 to 1 / 5

[ 2014-04-19 14:16:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

I've made a rather large amount of bug fixes and new feature addtions based on your comments and suggestions. Please let me know how these work for you. Change log for update 1.0.5223 * Fixed bug where UI clicks would trigger if building was under button * Fixed bug with archery towers were causing mobs to stop * Fixed bug with pathfinding on Miur and Gundulf * Fixed bug where tooltip would get stuck onscreen from options * Fixed bug where some shrines would show extended range when villager dies while using * Added click+hold mouse to run * Added more help text in tutorial tips and objectives * Added wave complete message with sound effect * Added option to disable player auto-attack * Added new keys for camera rotation Q/E by default (mouse right+drag still works) * Added camera rotation option sliders for keyboard and mouse * Improved keg kill camera, allowed player to skip by pressing any key * Improved movement system, WASD movement is now relative to camera * Improved camera smoothing * Improved camera rotation - locked cursor on screen * Improved the descriptions for all structures * Changed default select alternative key from E to F to prevent conflict with rotate camera * Balance Changed powder keg damage from static 150, to random range 75 125 * Balance Reduced powder keg number per population From 1 / 4 to 1 / 5

[ 2014-04-19 14:16:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Heldric - The legend of the shoemaker is Now Available on Steam!

Heldric is a unique blend of hack-n-slash, tower defense and city builder rolled into one. Build and upgrade structures to defend against waves of monsters intent on killing everyone. Do you have what it takes to survive?

[ 2014-04-17 16:05:00 CET ] [ Original post ]