A new week has dawned, and there's still plenty of work to do!

New version, new balancing

Today starts with an update to the PREVIEW branch (Here's how to change to the preview branch) that includes a bunch of balancing and AI improvements. My changes last week made the AI smarter and the game harder, so now the game is moving down a bit. Since the AI is a frequent point of criticism I really want to update the main game, but since the AI and the balancing go hand in hand I want to make sure that it plays the way I want it to. A lot of the changes I did were to the enemy leader and convoy decks. My goal was to make the first map a tad easier while making the later maps a bit harder. But these changes are a lot more complex than simple HP adjustments so I need some help!

Feedback form

So to that end: If you play in preview, please let me know how your experience went! I've set up another Google Form since the last one was very useful! If you have any time to fill it out I'd be very grateful Oh, by the way, here's a look at the before/after stats of the boss form!
As you can see, the green "just right" sections grow larger compared to the length of the columns. While this is just a small sample of players it still is a good sign that these changes were a good start!

Changelog

In any case, let's get back to this new version. Here's an excerpt of the changelog: [Quote=Changelog v1.00.010 balancing] Enemies Enemy levels on map 1 changed to 1-2 (was 1-3) Enemy levels on last map changed to 7-10 (was 7-9) Enemy levels on crypt map changed to 10-12 (was 9-10) Enemy decks adjusted to be easier on lower levels 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 Cards Unconquered Ascetic: Lost Shielded keyword The Tireless changed to 4/3 (was 3/6) Mounting Pressure cost increased to 6 (was 5) Frazzle cost increased to 4 (was 3) Bold Strike cost increased to 4 (was 2) Shade cost increased to 3 (was 1) Miscellaneous Reduced number of nodes in later maps slightly Battery rewards reduced slightly across the board [/quote] And that's it for today. I hope you'll enjoy this new iteration of the game! And if everything works out it might go live for everyone in the next few days! Thanks for playing, - Martin

[ 2019-07-29 15:03:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

Nowhere Prophet is a roguelike deck-building game set in a post-apocalyptic future.



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.