During the Toledo Matsuri in-person event, I was able to spot some bugs and notice that certain elements needed adjustments to improve the player experience. This quick and small update is intended to fix the issues I observed during the event and also to introduce an improvement focused on the upgrade menus when capturing a building. The improvement makes it so that, when the camera is zoomed out, the upgrade menu automatically scales up as well, allowing for better visibility. Additionally, Ive added some visual feedback when hovering over the buttons, which was previously missing. Heres a quick look at that change:
Heres a list of the changes made in this update:

• The Necromancer had a bug that prevented it from summoning troops.
• Anti-air defenses, the "Needles", did not speed up along with the game speed.
• The "exit match" button removed the dark overlay of the pause screen.
• Upgrade menus when capturing a building now also scale up when the camera is zoomed out, making them easier to see.
• Upgrade buttons are now highlighted when you hover over them.
• Upgrade descriptions now appear regardless of which of the three options you are selecting.
• Continuously pressing the "Cancel Invasion" button would cause the game to freeze.
• The "Shinigami" skin from the Toledo Matsuri event had a bug and couldnt be obtained.
• Spell cooldown numbers were not visible in Realm 5 (Nevura); theyve been changed to appear in black.
• Flag numbers were also not visible in Realm 5 (Nevura); theyve been changed to appear in black.
• Some bushes had incorrect depth values, causing them to appear over other objects in the scene.
• The defense stats panel would appear even when the final menu or camera mode was active.

Thank you all so much for playing Countless Army!

[ 2025-04-11 15:25:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Countless Army dresses up in Japanese theme to attend Toledo Matsuri! [previewyoutube=VrwpQzsrw_k;full][/previewyoutube] Update 1.4.0 brings several new features, including the implementation of a mini post-game expansion that adds six new maps, four new defenses, and two new effects; the rebalancing of some final troops that were too strong, bug fixes, and Lucas now has a voice! But lets go step by step. On the weekend of April 5-6, Dos Estrellas will attend the Toledo Matsuri in person. To celebrate, during the two weeks following the release of 1.4.0, there will be an in-game event available from April 3 to April 17.

Toledo Matsuri

During this event, you can unlock up to 6 different skins to dress your troops in a Japanese theme.

• Skeletal dogs: Kitsune.
• Emaciated: Kodama.
• Knight: Samurai.
• Banshee: Japanese Ghost.
• Reaper: Shinigami.
• Bothworlder: Tengu.

To unlock these skins, your troops must pass through the Torii scattered across the 6 maps.

The Search

A mini expansion.

This new content focuses on the Lichs quest to find an ancient powerful artifact. Will you be able to conquer the new maps and find it? Though who knows? Maybe the artifact isnt even in this part of Arreit.

The expansion includes:

Six new maps with volcanic and maritime themes.
Four new defenses have been added for the expansion:
Lava rivers now cause burns to troops. Rivers also slow down troop movement across them.

Defense Updates.

Additionally, defenses now take troop type into account, being stronger against some types and weaker against others. To reflect this, defenses now display a sign where you can see their name, damage type, weaknesses, and strengths.

Troop Updates.

Troops also have new information. Now, icons will appear next to them to indicate possible status effects.
For those who feel this new information clutters the battlefield with too many icons, it can be disabled with a keyboard/controller shortcut. Both new features are disabled in "hard" difficulty mode.

Rebalancing:

Some troops that were too strong in the late game have been adjusted:

• Dragon now takes twice as long between ability uses.
• Bansheeunit count reduced from 8 to 6 per division.
• Observer unit count reduced from 9 to 6 per division.
• Necromancer summoning soldiers now summons 1 instead of 2.

New Language: Japanese.

Additionally, the game has been fully translated into Japanese! Starting today, you can select this language from the options menu.

Lucas has a voice!

Now Lucas has small voice lines to add more personality to the game. You will hear him during skin selection, skill tree upgrades, and in story events such as capital conquests, the beginning, and the end For those who want to hear Lucas everywhere, Ive enabled the cinematic to replay when reattempting any capital. I hope you enjoy all these changes and additions. Have fun with the event and 1.4.0!

[ 2025-04-03 15:21:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

With the 1.4.0 update, the Lich will dress to impress for the Toledo Matsuri, an in-person event where the game will participate. [previewyoutube=VrwpQzsrw_k;full][/previewyoutube] At the beginning of next month, there will be an in-game event where you can unlock Japanese-themed skins for your favorite troops. Live event: April 5th and 6th. In-game digital event: April 3rd to 17th. If you want more information about what you can unlock during the event or about the 1.4.0 update, stay tuned! Well be sharing more details in the coming days.

[ 2025-03-26 17:43:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

The upcoming 1.4.0 update is on its way and will bring improvements and new features.

Mini Expansion Focused on the Lich's Journey

The new update will include a mini expansion called "The Search", where the Lich embarks on a journey in pursuit of a powerful artifact rumored to elevate his powers. Get ready to help the Lich on his quest! This content is designed to expand the game's ending.

Polishing Existing Content

Not only will I focus on new features, but I also plan to spend time polishing all of the current game content, ensuring that every gameplay experience is smoother and more enjoyable than ever.

Rebalancing Troops and Defenses

In this update, I will rebalance troops and defenses as needed, adding or tweaking certain abilities to make battles even more strategic and engaging. This adjustment aims to improve balance and provide more options for every encounter.

Artistic Enhancements

I will continue working to improve the game's aesthetics with adjustments and visual enhancements across several key areas.

Listening to Your Feedback

I've been reading all the reviews and opinions from players to understand what matters most and where I should focus my efforts. But if you have more suggestions on what I should tweak or where I should concentrate, I'll be happy to hear them in the comments. Your feedback is essential to the ongoing improvement of Countless Army. This update is scheduled to arrive in April. Stay tuned for more details and get ready for what's coming!

[ 2025-02-21 16:12:14 CET ] [ Original post ]

Valentine's Day has arrived in Countless Army!

The season of love is here in Countless Army with a special event dedicated to Valentine's Day. As in previous occasions, the game's cover has been updated to immerse you in the festive spirit.

New Valentine's Day Skins

Discover and unlock 6 exclusive Valentine's Day themed skins! Heart-shaped statues have appeared in various areas of the game. To unlock these skins, you must corrupt them using an area-of-effect spell.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to customize your troops and add a romantic touch to your strategies.

[ 2025-02-13 16:04:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

The 1.3.0 update is here, and with it, Christmas arrives in Countless Army.

Christmas in Countless Army

In some provinces, snowmen surrounded by candy canes have appeared, bringing joy But with the magic of the Lich, they will turn into evil snowmen!

New Christmas Skins

Get the 6 exclusive Christmas skins and lead your armies with festive style!

Steam Trading Cards!

Trading Cards are now available in Countless Army. Collect, craft badges, and unlock additional rewards as you play the game. All collectibles:

• 7 emotes
• 3 profile backgrounds
• 5 badges (& foil version)
• 6 cards

Steam Deck Verified

Countless Army is now officially Steam Deck Verified! Enjoy a smooth and optimized experience on Valve's portable console.

Steam Cloud and Save Improvements

Steam Cloud is now enabled for Countless Army. Play on different devices without worrying about losing your progress. Additionally, adjustments have been made to optimize saved games:

• The risk of corrupted saves has been significantly reduced.
• If an issue occurs, you will have a backup copy to ensure your progress is safe.

Gameplay Improvements

Pause Button

The Pause Button, suggested by MonkeyFonix, adds a new layer of strategy and convenience. Pause the game to think carefully and plan your moves. This improvement is especially useful for players using a controller.

Army Templates

Inspired by McStuffins T. Fox's suggestion, you can now save troop configurations. This feature simplifies the start of invasions by allowing you to reuse your favorite setups. Prefer experimenting with new strategies or not saving templates? You can disable this option from the upper left corner of the troop selection screen.

Shortcut List

Thanks to Lavan's proposal, you can now view all available shortcuts directly from the options menu. Whether you're using a keyboard or controller, this functionality will help you get the most out of your games.

Two New Skins

Two new skins inspired by Dead Inside Gaming and Interdotgif have been added. Customize your armies with these fresh options!

Demo Update

The demo has also been updated to reflect all the changes made to the game. This includes new gameplay mechanics, bug fixes, and general optimizations.

More Details in the Patch Notes

These are the highlights of version 1.3.0, but if you want to dive into all the changes and adjustments, dont forget to check out the complete patch notes!

[ 2024-12-19 16:38:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

New Features

• Added a new screen in the options menu to check all keyboard shortcuts. (Suggested by "Lavan")
• Added compatibility with Steam Deck.
• Introduced a button to save army configurations. (Suggested by "McStuffins T. Fox")
• Added a pause button. (Suggested by "MonkeyFonix")
• Updated typography for better readability.
• Adjusted the options menu to fix text alignment issues in certain languages.
• Cloud saves are now available.
• Visual improvements to bridges and river paths for consistent design.
• The game now includes a backup system for saved games.
• Added Steam trading cards.
• Christmas Event with 6 exclusive unlockable skins:
• Emaciated: "Elf"
• Knight: "Krampus"
• Banshee: "Christmas Past"
• Reaper: "Christmas Future"
• Mass: "Christmas Present"
• Observer: "Christmas Ornament"
• Added two new special skins:
• Mass: Dead Inside Gaming
• Observer: Interdotgif

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where defenses missed more shots at higher speeds.
• Resolved a bug where certain skins would change to others when a troop died in combat.
• Fixed issues with paths changing color when crossing rivers.
• Addressed several minor visual issues.
• The button to adjust typography to the left in the options menu now works correctly.
• Fixed a bug where the descriptions of mill upgrades appeared misaligned during the first tutorial section.
• Adjusted the stars in the final menu after each conquest, which were shifting out of position when zooming in.
• Fixed the misalignment of buildings in the final menu after each conquest when zooming in.
• Resolved issues with corrupted saves. The game now includes a backup system to protect your progress.
• Fixed an issue in the tutorial where pressing a button with a controller too early would misalign the title.
• The "back" button is no longer visible when using a controller in the skill tree menu, as intended.

[ 2024-12-19 16:30:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

The 1.3.0 update is just around the corner, and today I want to share some of the exciting features coming your way.

Pause Button

The pause button was suggested by "MonkeyFonix", and I thought it was a fantastic idea. After exploring how to implement it, I realized that this mechanic not only adds an extra layer of strategy and tactics to the game but also improves the experience for players using a controller. Im confident many of you will find it both useful!

Army Templates

Thanks to the suggestion from "McStuffins T. Fox", a system to save troop configurations has been added. When you select your troops for an invasion, the configuration will now be automatically saved for future invasions, making it much easier to get started. For those experimenting with different strategies or who simply prefer not to save their configurations, theres an option to disable this feature. You can find it at the top left of the troop selection screen.

Shortcut List

"Lavan" suggested adding a section in the options menu to display all the shortcuts available in the game. They noticed that some commands werent explained in the tutorial, and they were absolutely right. This is a feature that should have been there from the beginning. After working on its development, Im happy to present the result! You can now easily check all the shortcuts, whether for keyboard or controller, directly from the options menu. I hope these new features excite you as much as they do me. The Christmas update will bring even more surprises! Stay tuned for more information coming soon.

[ 2024-12-11 15:11:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello everyone! Over the past few days, Ive been fully focused on resolving the issues related to the save system. The two main challenges were corrupted saves and Steam Cloud integration. Im happy to announce with a big smile that both issues are now resolved! (or at least they should be). Additionally, Ive made some adjustments to the auto-save system. These changes not only improve how it works but also optimize the games performance by limiting how often it saves. The game should now run a bit smoother!

Steam Cloud Saves

Steam Cloud saving is still in the testing phase. Although Ive spent several days testing it with positive results, I want to be completely transparent: while this feature is in Open Beta, I cannot guarantee that save files wont be lost. To be safe, I recommend making backups of your saves before trying it out.

How to Test These Improvements?

If youd like to test these new features, you can join the Open Beta. Heres a link with instructions on how to access it. Thank you for your continued support and for playing Countless Army. See you in the next invasion!

[ 2024-11-25 20:19:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

Almost a month ago, 1.2.0 was released, bringing the Halloween event, controller support, rebellion rebalancing, accessibility options, and the release of the game for Mac and Linux. However, some features planned for that version couldnt make it due to various reasons. But dont worry! If everything goes as planned, theyll be ready for 1.3.0. Today, I want to share whats coming in this next update. While some details are "top secret," I can share several exciting features that are already in progress.

New Features

• Demo Update: The demo will be updated to include all the improvements.
• Steam Deck Support: My goal is to make Countless Army fully compatible with Steam Deck, and in this update, Ill work towards obtaining official verification. (Carried over from 1.2.0.)
• Shortcut Visualization in the Options Menu: Suggested by "Lavan." As Lavan pointed out, there are shortcuts that are undocumented. To address this, a section will be added in the options menu to display all keyboard and controller shortcuts. (Carried over from 1.2.0.)
• Button to Retain Army Configuration: Suggested by "McStuffins T. Fox." This feature will let you reuse your previous troop configuration, streamlining the process for players with an already-defined strategy. (Carried over from 1.2.0.)
• Button to End the Current Wave: Also suggested by "McStuffins T. Fox." This button will allow you to instantly finish a wave once youve achieved your objectives, eliminating all current troops on the battlefield and moving directly to the next wave. (Carried over from 1.2.0.)
• Pause Button: Another idea by "McStuffins T. Fox." This button will allow you to pause the game, making it easier to strategize and cast spells at critical moments. (Carried over from 1.2.0.)

Changes

• Improved typography for better clarity and readability.
• Review of defense attacks, especially their behavior at higher speeds.
• These are the planned features and changes for 1.3.0. As I mentioned earlier, there are additional features in development that I cant reveal yet, but Ill share more news in the coming weeks as everything progresses.

Thank you for your support and for enjoying Countless Army. See you in the next invasion!

[ 2024-11-15 16:56:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Did you enjoy the Halloween event? I hope so! Now, its time to look to the future... to version 1.3.0. But today is not the day for that; next week, Ill publish a news update dedicated specifically to it. Today, Im asking for your help. As I work on version 1.3.0, Ill be uploading updates to the games beta version, and your feedback on the new content would be invaluable. It will help me understand if you like the additions and identify any bugs to fix. To access the beta, go to your library, select Countless Army, then Properties, Betas, and enter the code pruebasCA2024 to download it. For now, key changes include the addition of Italian and Polish languages (still in progress), a new clearer font, and a defense fix for better performance at higher speeds. Thank you for your continued support of Countless Army and for helping me make it better each day. I look forward to your opinions and feedback on the beta!

[ 2024-11-08 16:33:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

These fixes address the errors reported during this week following the launch of the Halloween event (1.2.0).

Bugs:

• In the map "Cuerno Island," there is a path to rare items at the end (reported by "Jesus101").
• One of the maps in the 6th kingdom could not be replayed (reported by "Biscark").
• The troops: Banshee, Standard Bearer, Observer, Mass and Necromancer displayed different classes in different locations (reported by "idiot5k").
• An error in the map "The Confluence" had an issue with route 2, the one with the mills (it was not well defined) (reported by "idiot5k").
• The achievements related to map difficulty only unlocked if you right-clicked with the mouse and not with any other button in the victory menu.
• The cannon did not fire when the game was at speed x6.
• The achievements for difficulty by capital were not activated.

Regarding the last fix, I am not entirely sure it has been resolved, as it is an error that, no matter how much I try to fix, I cannot seem to solve. However, on this last occasion, I was testing several things, and thanks to a user ("Tekarin"), I was able to confirm that the error comes from the capital of Kingdom 3. Apparently, the data for which level you completed this capital is not being saved correctly. If it is still not fixed, I would greatly appreciate it if you could report it to me again. I would also like to mention that if I have not managed to fix it yet, you can unlock those achievements by replaying the capital of Kingdom 3 one last time, as even if the data is not saved, you would meet the requirements to achieve the achievements within the same game session. Thank you very much to everyone who reports errors and helps make the game more polished!

[ 2024-11-01 21:46:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

Bugs fixed:

• A bug caused that when skipping the tutorial in its early phases, you couldn't pass waves (Reported by 'mrwwww').
• A bug when playing with a controller caused that when removing a unit from a route in the pre-wave, it didn't return the division. (Reported by 'Jesus101').

[ 2024-10-28 16:00:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

During the Halloween event, the game will be on sale for a 30% discount. Take advantage now and get the exclusive Halloween skins! The event and the discount will last from October 27 to November 4.

[ 2024-10-27 18:15:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

Halloween has arrived in Countless Army!

With the launch of version 1.2.0, Halloween is upon us! In some maps, there are special pumpkins that seem to absorb the Lich spell power. The story tells that if you feed them, you will obtain up to six unique skins, only available during the event!
The event starts on October 26 and ends on November 4. With the update, there are also some new features, but not as many as I'd like since time was a bit limited. Here are the highlights of version 1.2.0: The launch of Countless Army on Mac and Linux! Now you can also enjoy Countless Army on those platforms.
Control support. Now the game is fully playable with a control. Enjoy it with your favorite control! The rebellions have been reduced. Now the rebellions pop up with less frequency in the gray skulls and even less in the yellow skulls. The rebel provinces with 3 stars are now also marked.
Replay maps without a rebellion. Do you want to get three stars in each map but dont want them to rebel? Do you want to look for the Halloween pumpkins and have everything conquered? Go ahead, now it is possible! However, if the map isnt one that has rebelled, it won't grant you resources. Reset button for the skill tree. Now the skill tree has a button to reset it, granting you the spent essences. It has a cost depending on how many upgrades you have.
Im sorry I couldnt add everything mentioned in this version, but dont worry, in version 1.3.0, all that couldnt make it to this will come along with some other features! If you want to know each and every change, here are the patch notes. Thanks a lot to everyone for being there and enjoying the Halloween event!

[ 2024-10-26 12:57:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

News:

• Added the Control support.
• Halloween arrives:
• A new cover with Halloween theme has been added.
• 6 new skins unlockable on the event:
• The sack
• Vampire
• The dark one
• Mummies
• Haunted pumpkin
• Dullahan
• A button has been added to reset the skill tree for an essence cost. (Proposed by Lavan)
• The rebelled provinces where you have 3 stars will be marked with a new symbol.
• Added the possibility to play again the conquered maps, as the capitals they won0t grant resources if they arent rebelled.

Changes:

• Now the number of the routes change if you have it selected(white) or not (black). This adds some clarity about which route you are.
• Upgrade to the selected route. The selected route change its color and the signaling is clearer. (Proposed by "xXBong_WagonXx")
• The rebellions have been modified to be less in the case of gray skulls and very rare in the yellow ones. (Proposed by Lavan)
• The rebellions have been modified to be less common in the case of gray skulls and very rare in the yellow ones. (Proposed by "Lavan")

Fixed bugs:

• The achievement of losing once unlocks without losing. (Multiple reports)
• An error made that the achievements of difficulty by maps wasnt unlocked. (Multiple reports)
• A bug made that the achievements of chosen difficulty when conquering all the capitals wasnt unlocked. (multiple reports)
• A bug made that when you erased a game slot the upgrades on the skill tree didnt reset.

[ 2024-10-26 12:55:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

Apparently hotfix 1.1.5 brought with it a bug that crashed the game, and this hotfix is to fix that bug. Also, I managed to find the tutorial bug where you could get stuck in the middle of the second wave and not be able to move the camera.

Bugs fixed:

• The spell tutorial was causing the game to crash. (Reported by "Ro11erSk8")
• The initial tutorial could leave you unable to continue due to not being able to move the camera. (Multiple reports)

[ 2024-10-07 10:17:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

Before the hotfix of last week that fixed the biggest bugs (the ones that kicked you out of the game or didnt allow you to play correctly) this week is focused on fixing the other reported bugs. Here is the notes of this hotfix:

News:

• Added the option of borderless full screen in the option menu.
• Added the skin Real Engineer for the soldier.
• Added the skin Paddy.

Bugs fixed:

• Music option had a problem where the values went from -1 to 100 instead of 0 to 100. (Reported by "GiantCanadianGinger")
• The stars sometimes could be seen for a short time in the middle of the screen before they really appear.
• The tutorial had a rare movement when you move the camera.
• The skill tree started with the camera in an incorrect place. Now it starts in the superior part and keep record of the last place youve been for the next time.
• Lucas (from the tutorial) also had a rare movement if you move the camera.
• Sometimes the tutorial could crash and won't go forward. Having as the only solution skip it to continue. (Multiple reports)
• The windowed mode had various problems. (Reported by Syliss)
• The reaper souls sometimes disappeared.
• An error sometimes made the troops advance over the conquerable building of the wave.
• If you skipped a lot of the weeks, the icons of resources got stuck.
• The reaper and watcher has the description changed(to fit with each one. (reported by Zone Q11)
• The skin Druid of the necromancer had a problem of colors on his back leg, making it dilute with the background.
• In the skin part, the dragon give some visual bugs when selected.

I hope that this fixes a big part of the game bugs. If you find others dont hesitate to report them. Im reading your messages! Also the Lich is cooking something spookingstay tuned, because it could leak some info eventually.

[ 2024-10-03 14:35:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

A player has reported an error with achievements:

• The yellow brick road.
• Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.
• Dead men tell no tales They make them.

After checking, they were active only for those who saved in file 2. I am making this hotfix to fix that bug and make everyone able to get them. If you want to get the achievements, you may have to go through the capitals again.

[ 2024-09-28 15:42:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

The 1.1.0 was launched two weeks ago, this update brought a lot of new things. Such as a new cover image, new transition, new victory screen, more sounds And in general a lot of things to excite the player experience. Sadly with this update there were a bunch of errors that have been reported. The biggest have been fixed thanks to a hotfix I tried to make the fastest I could, but some small ones could be there while Im still trying to fix them. But I think it is time to work on version 1.2.0. And here Ill leave a tentative content in the update. I have to say that various things have been proposed by you, the players. Ive been reading each comment that you post, because they help me to improve the Countless Army. The 1.2.0 will bring:

New things:

• Controller support. To give more options to players, adding the possibility to play with a joystick seems essential.
• Support for Steam Deck. My idea was to make Countless Army compatible with the console, and for the next update I want to do it.
• A button to reset the skill tree (Proposed by Lavan). As Lavan mentioned, the profession is something that you feel more than read, because you dont know how they will fit on your composition until you try it. To change the elections on the skill tree, a button to reset it is a good gamble.
• See all the shortcuts on the option menu(proposed by Lavan). Lavan mentions that theres some shortcut that isnt mentioned in any place and he is right. To afford this I added an option to said menu to see every keyboard shortcut or from the controller.
• A button to keep the army configuration (Proposed by McStuffins T. Fox). As McStuffins T. Fox mentions, actually if you use an army configuration that works and you dont want to change it, a button to use the same army from a previous invasion is a very good idea to speed up the troop selection.
• A button to end the actual wave (Proposed by McStuffins T. Fox). On some occasions we find that the objective has been conquered way easier than we thought previously, and then we have to wait until the wave ends to start the next one. With this button all the troops that are in the battlefield will die, and the ones that arent on it will disappear, giving place to the end of that wave.
• A pause button (Proposed by McStuffins T. Fox). As he says, if you play at high speed sometimes you cant think in which place you want your spells. For that a pause button will bring more strategy, pausing the game and launching the spells thinking better each movement.

Changes:

• Reduce rebellions. They are an important part of the game, but it is true that they happen more often than I like. For this reason the same will be reduced.
• The not upgradable stats will also be visible (*roposed by Lavan). Some units don't upgrade some stats and actually they cant be seen. Lavan mentions that those should be visible even if you cant upgrade them to compare it and then make better strategies. This will change making them visible.

All this new stuff and changes are the ones planned and Ill try to bring in the 1.2.0. Theres more proposals and ideas that Im still thinking about, so it is possible new ones could be added on the way. This update is planned for Halloween week, at the end of the next month. Ill keep you updated about my work each week, as I did with the 1.1.0. Thanks you all a lot for being here, enjoying Countless Army!

[ 2024-09-27 14:38:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today the version 1.1.3 of Countless Army is released, a little hotfix to the biggest errors that you all reported. This one is focused on fixing the bugs that could make the game crash or that dont allow you to play the game correctly. Im reading everything you write and taking notes of the faults, even the ones that are little to fix them, but Im doing it in order. Im also reading all of your opinions and shortly Ill post a new notice talking about the things the version 1.2 will bring. Ive readed a lot of good ideas! So, lets see the changes and errors fixed:

Changes:

• Ive changed the way the game is compilated, this should make it be better optimized, allowing it to work in each dispositive and give less non consistent errors.
• The speed x8 that unlocks in the end game has been changed to x 6. The x8 made a lot of error(is still in test, it can give some errors but less than the x8).

bugs:

• The drake has an error when you summoned it, making everything after it to not be summoned.
• The necromancer had the CD wrong when you summoned it.
• The drake icon wasnt visible in the upgrades from the conquerable buildings.
• In the capital of the kingdom 2 the 2nd runic camp was conquered when the troops walked over the route on it.
• A visual bug where the shields appears under the troop.
• The tutorial sometimes crashed on the first wave.
• The necromancer could make the game crash if he made a summon when he entered to conquer a building.
• The mass could crash the game if died when he entered a building.
• The tutorial didnt get the golden skull if you have the map in 100%(dont worry, if you get the golden skill in the other maps the tutorial one will change to gold for the achievement of getting all the maps to 100%).
• Sometimes when you realize any action in an invasion the wave sign could disappear making it impossible to start a new wave.
• The troops count to win a map could be negative.
• The dragon could die in the defense trench of one hit.

Again, thanks a lot to all for reporting the bugs and for adding suggestions, it helps me a lot!

[ 2024-09-24 13:35:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

I remind you that during the two weeks following the release of 1.1.0 on Friday, the game has a 30% discount, take advantage of the offer! Here is the link to the news with the changes in 1.1.0.

[ 2024-09-17 14:34:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi everybody! Today finally arrives the version 1.1.0, in this notice I want to show every new thing it brings so lets get to it! From the start, one of the more notable A new cover image!
It has been redesigned, but maintaining the old composition. This cover will be the one that represent Countless Army in every site, included the initial meno of the game The other news is a compilation of the advances Ive published throughout the development of the version 1.1.0. If you have been looking every advance and want to see the patch notes, here is the link, that also will be in the end of this new. Continuing i want to show the new victory screen:
As you can see, a soft introduction has been added. The victory screen starts slowly part by part, after the animation starts that is completely new, the other components pop in, the speed of the numbers of troops has been augmented A full face wash to this screen. Besides, this change comes with new sound effects, that goes with the animation starts and the new troops apparition, conquered zones and obtained resources. Also we have a new transition:
Animation and sounds have been added, making it smoother. Also some camera errors and other things related with transitions are fixed, making this part a lot more polished. Also the troops will have new skins:
Each unit has two new skins that you can obtain with the gems in the game. Remember those are free, you can unlock them while you play. Next you can see some little changes, such as a little animation on the routes when you choose a unit:
With this you get a better glimpse of in which position you are placing a troop when you select them, by being more eye-catching. The cards had changed, now you can choose less troops than cards you have in that moment:
With this some bugs that were around the selection of troops and cards have been fixed. A new unlockable unit has been added to the end game. The idea with this one is to have fun conquering all the kingdoms. I dont want to make a lot of spoilers so here is the silhouette:
Being a unit focused almost to active the easy mode, this one has a lot of power by itself and helps the surrounding units. All this and others are the things that bring the version 1.1.0, as I said earlier, here is the link so you can see all the patch notes. Thanks a lot from being here Enjoy this new version!

[ 2024-09-13 14:21:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

News:

• Cover image changed.
• Cloud save added.
• Added an animation for the stars at the end of maps.
• Revamped the final menu to have more animation.
• Added sound to the final menu to accompany the animation.
• Added a visual update when you choose the units, now it gets highlighted to locate it easier.
• The transition has been remade, making the change more soft and adding an animation to it.
• New sound effect has been added and changed.
• Added minimaps to kingdoms 3, 4 and 5.
• If the harder difficulty is chosen the minimaps are disabled.
• Improved the sound of troops updating.
• Added two new skins to each unit:
• Soldier Dorwulf
• Soldier Pirate
• Skeletal dogs Hound Blaquiturix
• Skeletal dogs Blade
• Emaciated Orc
• Emaciated Subordinate
• Standard bearer Orc
• Standard bearer Snow white
• Knight Prince IV
• Knight Commander
• Banshee Crooked King
• Banshee Cultist
• Bothworlder Three faces
• Bothworlder Void
• Mass Troll
• Mass Stewpot
• Reaper Dark one
• Reaper Lamp
• Observer Medusa
• Observer Octopus:
• Necromancer The white
• Necromancer Druid
• New unit, the Dragon, this one can be acquired once you conquer the last capital.
• The reaper now counts as 4 units to conquer a building.
• The mass counts as 4 units to conquer a building. The small one 2, and the mini as 1.
• The cards now can be acquired without having the units to fill them. Besides, you can start a map without having every troop.
• Added sound to each spell.

Changes:

• Improvement to the tutorial map(Lonely Night Mountain Foothills).
• Improvement to the tutorial map(Two fields).
• Improvement to the tutorial map(Union Forest).
• Improvement to the tutorial map(Brutes Forest).
• Improvement to the tutorial map(Helta rivers).
• Improvement to the tutorial map(The Confluence)
• Visual improvement to the tutorial map(Unique Harbour).

Fixed bugs:

• The skull of "Horn island" was under the terrain border.
• The skull of "The Rhodes" was under the terrain border.
• Sometimes the shield from the spell and the from the lumberjack were hanging after the death of a troop.
• The defense trench was blurred when the map started.
• The camera of skill tree were moving more that it needed(There was a kind of space to the sides)
• The cards that got smaller or bigger if you zoomed in or out while the cards change(spell to troops and troops to spell)
• Sometimes, with specific conditions, the purchases on the skill tree could stay locked.
• Sometimes the spell upgrades were already acquired.
• In some maps the roads were poorly defined.
• In some maps some floor parts were placed wrong.
• The bridges on the small rivers sometimes could be seen over the troops and other decorations.
• The difficulty button in options sometimes had an error.
• If you win the six capital in hard the achievements of difficulty easy and normal werent unlocked.
• Some skins of the Standard bearer didnt have death animation.
• The troops hitbox sometimes received more hits than it was meant to.
• The shadows of some troops didnt appear as they should.
• The updates of conquering a build that could crash the game.
• Sometimes the upgrade number was corrupted, giving errors to the system of difficulty and their achievements.
• The music in the intro and some other occasions didnt play.
• One of the conquerabled buildings of the second kingdoms capital was conquered by itself.

[ 2024-09-13 14:14:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi! Today I want to show some small upgrades that have been placed together because they arent really big. To start off, I added a small animation on the routes when you choose troops:
With this you get a better glimpse of in which position you are placing a troop when you select them, by being more eye-catching. The cards had changed, now you can choose less troops than cards you have in that moment:
With this some bugs that were around the selection of troops and cards have been fixed. A new unlockable unit has been added to the end game. The idea with this one is to have fun conquering all the kingdoms. I dont want to make a lot of spoilers so here is the silhouette:
Being a unit focused almost to active the easy mode, this one have a big power, by itself and helping the surrounding units. This changes, as well the other Ive shown and more will come at the end of this week with the update 1.1.0. Im delayed compared with the times I had in my head but as I said more things that were planned in the roadmap have been added and some bugs that were hiding had been fixed. I wait you all in the 1.1.0.

[ 2024-09-10 17:35:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

HI! Today ill show you the new skins that will come in the update 1.1.0
Each unit has two new skins that you can obtain with the gems in the game. Remember those are free, you can unlock them while you play. Here is a list of future prices. Starting top-left to down-right:

• Soldier Dorwulf: 10
• Soldier Pirate : 5
• Skeletal dogs Hound Blaquiturix : 10
• Skeletal dogs Blade: 10
• Emaciated Orc:10
• Emaciated Subordinate:15
• Standard bearer Orc:10
• Standard bearer Snow white: 10
• Knight Prince IV: 15
• Knight Commander:15
• Banshee Crooked King: 5
• Banshee Cultist:10
• Bothworlder Three faces:15
• Bothworlder Void:5
• Mass Troll: 15
• Mass Stewpot:10
• Reaper Dark one:10
• Reaper Lamp:15
• Observer Medusa:5
• Observer Octopus: 15
• Necromancer The white 10
• Necromancer Druid 15

All of this are going to be obtainable soon in version 1.1.0 That is just around the corner! See you in the next advance!

[ 2024-08-27 15:18:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

On this new advance, I show the change to the transitions that will come in the 1.1.0
As you can see, this transition is more interesting that the previous, besides being better ambiented. If you dont know which is the actual one, here take a look:
Animation and sounds have been added, making it smoother. Also some camera errors and other things related with transitions are fixed, making this part a lot more polished. I hope this changes. See you in the next preview!

[ 2024-08-23 15:11:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today I want to show you one of the visual advances from the version 1.1.0, an update for the final screen when you conquer a map. After getting some comments saying that the game needed some animations in parts of the game, I did a check up, here is one of the main issues: [previewyoutube=of6YPsgvFKo;full][/previewyoutube] This is for anyone that dont have the game yet, actually it looks like this:
As you can see, a new introduction was added making it smoother. The victory screen appears little by little, the stars animation is completely new and then slowly the other components, the apparition speed of troops numbers have been augmented Generally speaking, a new victory screen. Also, this change introduced new sound effects, that are attached to the stars animation and to the new troops apparition, conquered buildings and resource obtained. I hope this peek at what is coming with the new update was of your liking. See you in the next one!

[ 2024-08-15 13:41:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello! As you sure know, the 1.0.0 has been launched some time ago(in fact, some bug fixes has been raised it to 1.0.2) And I want to bring you the update of the roadmap, more specifically what 1.1.0 will contain.

1.1.0 will bring:

• New animations in some points of the game.
• New animations on the interface to make visually more clear what you are doing
• Minimaps in the selection of kingdoms 3, 4, 5, y 6.
• Cloud save
• A new unit
• Two skins to buy in each troop(If you have any idea let me know, Ill have it in mind)
• Fix of the cards mechanics making it able to buy new ones without acquire new troops before, and even start maps without all the troops.

Looking at peoples opinions, I realized that some animations are needed to better visualize some things on the interface and when you play. Im still thinking how to improve them, also Ill make news to show the advances. I hope to bring this update at the end of August, but Im not 100% sure about this, being only one developer the times fly away and its complicated. But be sure it will arrive! Surely itll have some other added thing, Ill be informing about. Thanks a lot!

[ 2024-08-03 07:43:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

Im happy to announce that Countless Army will appear on the Tower Defense festival from Steam. In this time Ill be doing streams on Steam to show the game. Besides, the Demo has been updated to be smaller, and the game has been updated to end some things and improve others. Are you ready to get through enemy defenses and defeat those kingdoms of the light side in this reverse Tower Defense?. Take advantage of the festival! The first three days it has a discount! Streaming until the end ofthefestival!

[ 2024-07-30 15:30:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello! I did this little update to include the thing that couldnt make it to the last one. Is a very small one, but as I said before, I want you all to have the basic things soon.

Patch notes version 1.0.1

• Added the final scene.
• Added final credits.
• Fixed a positional bug when the number of scenes for map is bigger than 3 digits.
• The Mega troop has been fixed, in the last one I said that you can choose even when you had troops selected however this wasnt the case. That has been fixed to be possible.
• Standard bearers speed has been augmented when he has no troops around him.

See you soon in the Tower Defense festival!

[ 2024-07-29 15:20:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello everyone! The game has been updated today to 1.0.0. Besides things already mentioned in the roadmap, I bring some troop changes for balance and other that Josef_the_tall in the general discussions on Steam. In these notes I added the previous changes made on monday and tuesday.

Patch notes of version 1.0.0

• Steam achievements.
• The banshee has been reduced from 10 to 8 in quantity.
• The observer has been reduced from 10 to 8 in quantity.
• The standard bearer has been reduced from 2 to 1 in quantity.
• The standard bearer has seen his influence zone x3.
• The mega troop isnt limited to 1 in each wave.
• The mega troop now can be changed in any moment for other.
• Finished the capitals conquer scenes.
• The conquer scenes has been optimized( they had a little lag).
• Bug fixed that allowed you to buy new cards even if you dont have the troops to use them, making that the player cant continue playing.
• Added an option to change letters font.
• Added an option to choose game difficulty. Being able to play in easy(-40% damage), normal(the current version of the game) and hard(+20% damage).
• The first two maps have been changed to be more accessible. They werent impossible but not for much.
• Professions skin (Bothworlder).
• Professions skin (Mass).
• Professions skin (Observer).
• Professions skin (Necromancer).
• Bothworlders visual noise was reduced. Visually it annoyed a lot in map.
• Mills healing zone was reduced. Being so big and healing so much it was too much healing.
• Bug fix that made the game be bigger than it needed.
• Bug fix of an update of the dogs that seems it was free(the resource however was reduced as intended).
• Bug fix in easy difficulty that prevented the tutorial from advancing once you summoned two soldiers divisions in the first wave.

This update has almost everything that I wanted to add to it. I still need the final scene and credits, sadly it didnt make it on time. When I have it Ill add it in a new update! Ill be working on the other things added to the roadmap. Also, Im reading about what anyone writes about the game. Opinions, suggestions and more, all this can be helpful to improve the game. See you soon!!

[ 2024-07-26 17:55:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi again! Today I bring another fast update to fix a bug that Ive been informed is preventing the tutorial from advancing in easy difficulty. Im also working in the friday update, however some things that youll have from now:

Changelog version 0.9.3

• Professions skin (Bothworlder)
• Professions skin (Mass)
• Professions skin (Observer)
• Professions skin (Necromancer)
• Bothworlders visual noise was reduced. Visually it annoyed a lot in map.
• Mills healing zone was reduced. Being so big and healing so much it was too much healing.
• Bug fix that made the game be bigger than it needed.
• Bug fix of an update of the dogs that seems it was free(the resource however was reduced as intended)
• Bug fix in easy difficulty that prevented the tutorial from advancing once you summoned two soldiers divisions in the first wave.

Today Ive been working on the troops' professions that didnt have skin, so they will be added to the update. Besides some other bug fixes or little changes in the game. A user in general discussions (Josef_the_tall) has mentioned a bug referring to troops and cards, when if you buy more cards than troops you can select the game breaks and you cant keep playing. Im working on it and I hope to fix it soon. Thank you a lot to all of you that keep commenting on the game errors!

[ 2024-07-23 15:38:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello! Ive had some complaints about the difficulty, and even if I want a game that is a little complicated, I dont want to leave people without playing Countless Army because of this. For this reason and even if a big update is coming on the freeday, I want to bring you this quick update to fix it. Notes of version 0.9.2:

• Added an option to change letters font.
• Added an option to choose game difficulty. Being able to play in easy(-40% damage), normal(the current version of the game) and hard(+20% damage).
• The first two maps have been changed to be more accessible. They werent impossible but not for much.

I recommend playing the easy difficulty for those that arent very familiar with strategy games or to people that cant get through the normal difficulty. The normal difficulty is the one in which the game was designed originally and is the one in which I think the game has to be played. The hard difficulty is not fully tested, so Im working on it. Even the difficulty and the letters font can be changed in the option menu in any moment:
Besides this you have to choose a difficulty at the start of each game:
I hope this gets better access to new players. I love to receive your comments about the new difficulty modes, to know if they are balanced or are very easy/very hard to balance them better. See you in the next update!

[ 2024-07-22 16:28:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey! Yesterday, Countless Army came out and with such nervousness of launching my first game I forgot many things, between them launching this notice with the roadmap. On this, Ill be showing the things that will be included in the game with time:

Version 1.0.0

• Upgrade to the conquest scenes
• Steam achievements
• Final credits
• Final Scene
• Profession skins
• Difficulty balance
• Option button to choose font weight, lighter or heavier
• Option button to make the game easier or harder

I know that the achievements are something that many people love, and I want them in the game. I didnt make it to the launch day, but be sure you are going to see them! I talk about upgrading conquest scenes, credits and final scenes. The same thing happened here with achievements, I didn't make it on time. This version is going to come out on the 26 of July. Is very close to the release date, but being things that I believe are basics, I want you to have them as soon as I can.

Version 1.1.0

• Cloud save
• A new troop, unlockable at the end of the game
• Two new skin for each troop

The new unit will be, initially, oriented to those that want to have the full progress of the game, my idea is that Ill be fun to play(almost as easy mode) and about the skinsThe best way to show off your troops is with new aspects!

Version 1.2.0

• Steam Deck compatibility
• Controller compatibility

This two last updates dont have launch date yet, because I dont know how much time Ill spend on implement them, but be sure my idea is update them soon. I want to mention too, this are the thing planned right now, but they wont be the last updates for the game, I plan to release thematic skins from time to time, fix bugs that appears and implement maps, troops and defense balance that can hurt the game in some way Also, today I made a little update, this is because the game was easier than I wanted at first and it has been upgraded a little for all the game I hope you are enjoying the game! Thanks a lot to all!

[ 2024-07-19 19:57:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

Countless Army is available on Steam, Ichio and Gamejolt. It is on languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese and Russian. As I said previously, Im the only developer, so it is possible to find some bug or unbalanced map. If it happens Ill be grateful if you contact me by dos.estrellas.games@gmail.com. I'll be waiting for your comments!

[ 2024-07-18 16:49:29 CET ] [ Original post ]