Day 4: More AI Improvements
I've spent today tweaking the AI some more to make sure it makes better decision and plays more effectively again. The bug I fixed yesterday did a lot to un-stupid the AI and this one should help it find good plays more reliably and a tad quicker even. I might push up the number of iterations up a bit to make it slower again but give it more time to think in turn. So far I'm pretty happy with the improvements as the AI seems to make a lot, lot, LOT fewer ridiculous mistakes. However unfortunately that also makes the game a bunch harder which in turn invalidates a bunch of the balancing tweaks I did before the launch. So my next steps, before this update can roll out to all players, are to push the difficulty down a bit again. I'll have to think about how to best do that.
In the meantime, here's the changes compared to yesterday's PREVIEW version: [quote=changelog] Balancing AI decision system improved and more responsive to prioritization and unit positioning Scion Bloodhand deck adjusted: Fewer charge followers in early maps Scion High Priest deck adjusted: Only one Bodhisattva, no more danger of cycling them constantly Bugfixes Restarting game after loading a game no longer throws save game error Crypt Knowledge follow up events can no show up in the Crypt (no stars crashed into the Crypt)[/quote] If you do play on PREVIEW, please provide feedback on the AI and difficulty in general. I'd love to hear about your experience!
< How to change to the Steam PREVIEW branch to play the new v1.00.008.
Also, in regards to the AI bug from yesterday, here's the lines of code I had to change to fix it. Such a tiny change leading to a cascading issue in the evaluation and a clearly stupider AI.
I hope you're still enjoying the game. I'm looking forward to rolling out these changes to the wider player base! Thank you for reading and playing! See you all tomorrow, - Martin
[ 2019-07-25 12:48:08 CET ] [ Original post ]
Another day, another update.
Sharpening the AI
I've spent today tweaking the AI some more to make sure it makes better decision and plays more effectively again. The bug I fixed yesterday did a lot to un-stupid the AI and this one should help it find good plays more reliably and a tad quicker even. I might push up the number of iterations up a bit to make it slower again but give it more time to think in turn. So far I'm pretty happy with the improvements as the AI seems to make a lot, lot, LOT fewer ridiculous mistakes. However unfortunately that also makes the game a bunch harder which in turn invalidates a bunch of the balancing tweaks I did before the launch. So my next steps, before this update can roll out to all players, are to push the difficulty down a bit again. I'll have to think about how to best do that.
New version
In the meantime, here's the changes compared to yesterday's PREVIEW version: [quote=changelog] Balancing AI decision system improved and more responsive to prioritization and unit positioning Scion Bloodhand deck adjusted: Fewer charge followers in early maps Scion High Priest deck adjusted: Only one Bodhisattva, no more danger of cycling them constantly Bugfixes Restarting game after loading a game no longer throws save game error Crypt Knowledge follow up events can no show up in the Crypt (no stars crashed into the Crypt)[/quote] If you do play on PREVIEW, please provide feedback on the AI and difficulty in general. I'd love to hear about your experience!
< How to change to the Steam PREVIEW branch to play the new v1.00.008.
A tiny fix
Also, in regards to the AI bug from yesterday, here's the lines of code I had to change to fix it. Such a tiny change leading to a cascading issue in the evaluation and a clearly stupider AI.
I hope you're still enjoying the game. I'm looking forward to rolling out these changes to the wider player base! Thank you for reading and playing! See you all tomorrow, - Martin
Nowhere Prophet
Sharkbomb Studios
Sharkbomb Studios
Q2 2018
Strategy RPG Singleplayer
Game News Posts 48
🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
Mostly Positive
(684 reviews)
http://www.nowhereprophet.com
https://store.steampowered.com/app/681730
The Game includes VR Support
Nowhere Prophet Linux [594.61 M]
Nowhere Prophet Original Soundtrack + The Art and Design of Nowhere Prophet Book
Nowhere Prophet is a roguelike deck-building game set in a post-apocalyptic future.
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Take on the role of a powerful leader and mystic. Empowered with the gifts of technopathy, the ability to sense and affect eletrical currents.
You are the last hope to a band of outcastes and refugees. Lead them across the randomly generated wastelands. Pick fights with greedy slavers and crazy machines using the turn-based card combat. But always spend your resources carefully. Can you survive long enough to reach the mysterious Crypt?
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TRAVEL
During travel you navigate across a procedurally generated map. Make sure your convoy has enough resources to travel as you pick your route. On your journey you will encounter strange places and even stranger people. You will be thrust into situations that put the fate of your followers in your hands.
If you're lucky enough to gain some rewards, maybe for helping someone - or robbing them, then you can invest those to improve your decks. Recruit more followers to have more and different units to put into battle. Equip your prophet or level up and learn new skills to have access to stronger action cards in combat.
COMBAT
You will have to overcome some enemies to keep your convoy and resources together. And sometimes you may even want to pick a fight for righteousness or just for loot. Once in battle the game changes to the turn-based card game mode.
Play convoy cards to put your followers onto the field and position them so you can overcome your enemy. Or play action cards to dramatically change the battlefield. But be careful: If you're wounded you will have to find a safe place to heal. And if one of your followers takes too many wounds, they are lost forever.
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In this world inspired by Indian culture you lead a convoy of outcastes. These desperate men and woman following your vision of a better future. Under your guidance they travel with you through the wastelands. Your goal is the Crypt, a mystical place that promises untainted technology and safety.
If you can survive long enough to find it.
Take on the role of a powerful leader and mystic. Empowered with the gifts of technopathy, the ability to sense and affect eletrical currents.
You are the last hope to a band of outcastes and refugees. Lead them across the randomly generated wastelands. Pick fights with greedy slavers and crazy machines using the turn-based card combat. But always spend your resources carefully. Can you survive long enough to reach the mysterious Crypt?
These features make Nowhere Prophet stand out
- Card-based tactical combat system
- Randomly generated maps and events
- Two decks to build: Followers and Leader!
- Unlock new content across multiple playthroughs
- Stunning and confident art style
- A fresh non-western post-apocalyptic world
- Indian infused electronica soundtrack
A roguelike deck-building game
Nowhere Prophet is a single player card game with procedurally generated maps, a high difficulty and permadeath. At it's heart are two distinct parts of gameplay: Travel and combat.TRAVEL
During travel you navigate across a procedurally generated map. Make sure your convoy has enough resources to travel as you pick your route. On your journey you will encounter strange places and even stranger people. You will be thrust into situations that put the fate of your followers in your hands.
If you're lucky enough to gain some rewards, maybe for helping someone - or robbing them, then you can invest those to improve your decks. Recruit more followers to have more and different units to put into battle. Equip your prophet or level up and learn new skills to have access to stronger action cards in combat.
COMBAT
You will have to overcome some enemies to keep your convoy and resources together. And sometimes you may even want to pick a fight for righteousness or just for loot. Once in battle the game changes to the turn-based card game mode.
Play convoy cards to put your followers onto the field and position them so you can overcome your enemy. Or play action cards to dramatically change the battlefield. But be careful: If you're wounded you will have to find a safe place to heal. And if one of your followers takes too many wounds, they are lost forever.
A science-fiction post-apocalypse
Nowhere Prophet is set on a far off planet called Soma. Your story begins many years after the Crash, a complete technological collapse. Civilization has broken down and the lack of resources made everyone turn either bandit or madman.In this world inspired by Indian culture you lead a convoy of outcastes. These desperate men and woman following your vision of a better future. Under your guidance they travel with you through the wastelands. Your goal is the Crypt, a mystical place that promises untainted technology and safety.
If you can survive long enough to find it.
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