Hounds Balancing

From the data weve tracked regarding the balancing of the Clan, the Clan doesnt seem to be too strong overall (Winrate in ranked: 35% in Duel | 51% in 3v3 | 3% in FFA), but weve seen from your feedback many of you still find it too strong in some settings, so the strength of the Clan may be still unbalanced at higher ranks. Well be investigating this in particular, but in the meantime, were still reducing its stronger aspects to prevent potential exploits.

Knowledge

Weve seen many discussions about Bloodthirst, and the fact its breaking a fundamental rule about healing in combat, which is something we usually do not allow, as weve lately made changes to some clans to reinforce this (like the Eagle boneyard, and Snake Scorched Earth). We usually prevent this because, on a large warband, this can lead to long and frustrating fights for the opponents, where it can feel like the enemy is not even taking damage. We do allow it in some cases where it increases the survival chances of a few important units. We do, for example, allow it for Torfin with the knowledge Unstoppable, and the same logic applies to Hounds. As the Clan has the smallest warband among all clans, it is easier to target one unit to take down, and each unit lost is a significant setback for the Clan, so it needs ways to help its units survive the fight. We will decrease the speed at which it heals the units to make it less frustrating to the opponents. Still, we do not want to remove the possibility of healing during combat, as it is already not fast enough to prevent a unit from being killed if targeted. [expand type=showmore]

Bloodthirst

At a speed of [strike]1 HP per second[/strike] 0,75 HP per second

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Units

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Foxskin

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Attack Power [strike]12,5[/strike] 12
Shredding Claws (Lvl 2 ability)
- Each attack slows the target by [strike]-7,5%[/strike] -3%
- With Hord Instinct each Foxskin increases this value by [strike]+2,5%[/strike] +1,5%
- To a maximum of [strike]-20%[/strike] > -15%
Hunters Mark (Lvl 3 ability)
- No longer reduces the target speed
- Increase the damages they receive by [strike]+35%[/strike] > +15%
- With Hord Instinct each Foxskin increases this value by [strike]+10% [/strike]> +3%

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Bearskin

Similarly to the heal during combat of Bloodthirst, weve seen many discussions about the fairness of Death Deceiver and the ability to make a unit unkillable for a few seconds. As this only affects one unit at a time and only lasts a few seconds, for us, it is a tool for the Clan to avoid losing a valuable unit without a chance to react and not something we want to remove. But well make the effect last a bit less time to try and make it less frustrating to opponents. [expand type= showmore]

Death Deceiver (Lvl 3 ability)
- Make the first unit in the zone to die invincible for [strike]3 seconds[/strike] > 2 seconds

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Bugfix

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Cross of Vidar - Fixed raid in mission 4 getting stuck
Hounds - Fixed foxes soul size when summoned from a dead Foxskin
Hounds - Fixed Wild Hunt event not working when foes were killed in conquest mission God's Fury
Hounds - Fixed Brawler not forging the sword in conquest mission Shards of Misfortune
Hounds - Fixed carcass not collectable if too close to a border of a tile
Hounds - Fixed a crash with the last bonus conquest if spectral doesnt have the space to be spawned
Owl - Fixed Healing Herbs military experience earned when placed on the Clan of the Hound
Owl - Fixed erudition lore not granting a free lorestone if placed in an ally territory before reaching 30 in relation
Raven - Fixed life amount for the giant sent in raids
Boar - Fixed herbalism not working as intended
Stoat - Fixed an issue with Military upgrade that all could be placed on different Sentry camp
Snake - Fixed tile discovered by Scorched Earth in conquest mission Lands of Oblivion
Kingdom - Fixed camera position at the start of a game
Conquest - Fixed foes being invisible when attacking in conquest Lands of Oblivion
Conquest - Fixed hostility in conquest mission Gem cutter
Save - Fixed some crash when loading a save
Crashes - Fixed crash caused by special character in player tag
AI - Fixed AI not building lighthouse
Environment - Fixed crows life bar
Achievement - Fixed Knowledge is power not unlocking
Relic - Fixed relic being forged instantly when forged in first

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Known Issues

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Translation issues in some texts
Endless slowing effect after being hit by a foxskin (occasionally - details or videos needed )
Server issues

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Northgard

Shiro Games Developer

Shiro Games Publisher

2018-03-07 Release

Strategy Simulation Singleplayer Multiplayer Coop Tags

GameBillet: 25.47 €

Game News Posts: 163

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse

Very Positive (49300 reviews)

https://northgard.net/

Steam Store

The Game includes VR Support

Public Linux Depots:

Northgard Linux [17.98 M]

Available DLCs:

Northgard - Sváfnir, Clan of the Snake
Northgard - Nidhogg, Clan of the Dragon
Northgard - Svardilfari, Clan of the Horse
Northgard - Lyngbakr, Clan of the Kraken
Northgard - Himminbrjotir, Clan of the Ox
Northgard - Brundr & Kaelinn, Clan of the Lynx
Northgard - Ratatoskr, Clan of the Squirrel Official
Northgard - Dodsvagr, Clan of the Rat
Northgard - Hræsvelg, Clan of the Eagle
Northgard - Cross of Vidar Expansion Pack
Northgard - Kernev, Clan of the Stoat
Northgard - Vordr, Clan of the Owl
Northgard - Garm, Clan of the Hounds
Northgard - Hafgufa, Clan of the Turtle

THE GAME

After years of tireless explorations, brave Vikings have discovered a new land filled with mystery, danger and riches: Northgard.

The boldest Northmen have set sail to explore and conquer these new shores, bring fame to their Clan and write history through conquest, trading, or devotion to the Gods.
That is, if they can survive the dire wolves and undead warriors roaming the land, befriend or defeat the giants, and survive the harshest winters ever witnessed in the North.

Build your settlement on the newly discovered continent of Northgard
Assign your vikings to various jobs (Farmer, Warrior, Sailor, Loremaster...)
Manage your resources carefully and survive harsh winters and vicious foes
Expand and discover new territory with unique strategic opportunities
Achieve different victory conditions (Conquest, Fame, Lore, Trading...)
Play against your friends or against an AI with different difficulty levels and personalities
Enjoy dedicated servers and grind the ranks to reach the final Norse God rank!

THE CAMPAIGN MODE: RIG'S SAGA

The Viking High King is murdered and his REGAL HORN is stolen by a man named HAGEN. This event kickstarts a saga that will take RIG, his son and heir accompanied by his right-hand man BRAND through the new continent of NORTHGARD, where he will make new friends and foes and discover a much greater threat than HAGEN, and the reasons behind his father’s assassination.

In order to complete the 11 chapters campaign, the player will have to master the specificities of all 6 clans and tame the unforgiving wilderness of Northgard.

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Ubuntu 18.04 64 bits
Processor: Intel 2.0ghz Core 2 Duo or equivalentMemory: 1 GB RAM
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better
Storage: 1 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Minimum display resolution : 1366x768
RECOMMENDED SETUPOS: Ubuntu 18.04 64 bits
Processor: Intel i5 3.1 Ghz Quad coreMemory: 2 GB RAM
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 660  / Radeon HD 7800 or better
Storage: 1 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Recommended display resolution : 1440x900

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