- 📜 Warcube Development Status ⭐Read Before You Buy!⭐ - 2 October 2021
Hiya friends! It's been far too long since a post or update on Warcube, so let's talk! 🙂 First off, thank you for being SO patient with me 😌 It really does mean a lot to me. Warcube is truly on my mind. I think about it every day, and I really want to finish it, and have every motivation to continue and do so. But development is officially on pause for right now. As some of you may know, apart from life being it's usual busy (the joke is that I have like 3,348 kids by now lol) the game has been getting a huge restructuring. Like we're talking a complete foundational rebuild. This doesn't mean like crazy new graphics or anything like that, but more the *base* that the game is built on is getting changed. It's a bit like moving a house that's already been built. Which is especially tricky with a game like Warcube, that has almost 3 years of work and updates. But I feel (and some recent…
- 🩹🐛🔨 4/19/21 Patch - 19 April 2021
Quick patch 😁 🔹Fixed data corruption with old saves loading 🔹Removed update timer because it's totally embarrassing at this point lol 🔹Relinked 5 scenes that were stuck on loading black (let me know if you find others! Bup I'm looking at you! :D) Quick patch! More fun things coming soon 💪 thanks for being patient with me! - craigz https://i.imgur.com/DM9TmZ8.gif
- Summer Check-In! - 21 July 2020
Hiya Friends! 👋 Thanks for being patient with me these past few months, I wanted to give a quick status update to let you know that I'm alive and cranking along :D My hope is that I'll be able to do one of these every week or so showing off or at least talking about progress, because otherwise I turn into a hermit💪 Live view of me these past few months https://i.imgur.com/MZBxlh5.jpg Let me answer some quick questions I've gotten! ✍ Are you alive?! In short. YES! Is... is... is the GAME alive?! YES! Though I have been slow because I've had the lucky opportunity to kick off a super secret project at the company I work at... more on that later 😉 So then what's going on...? I'm working on reworking the backbone of the game, this will really end up changing how the game is played so much, and I'm starting with the map. Currently the map is this sort of vague hodge podge of exploration an…
- Happy April Fools!😂 - 2 April 2020
Happy April Fools my friends! Introducing a remix on last years "Castle Clicker" Mobile Minigame 🏰 Though rest assured, this time I'm not entirely swapping out the game entirely. Because last time I did so it resulted in a few bad reviews like this one, poor soul thought I would actually swap the game over to a clicker 😂 Ahhh well, such is life! That being said... if you haven't reviewed the game already, please go be a good Warling and do so to help the rebellion! It helps the Steam Gods determine who gets show Warcube, which is always crazy helpful!🙏 Official Warcube Discord Server. Bigger Things April Fools minigame now has bombs, one time upgrades and hot air balloons Do you like the header image? You can now check it out in game by clicking the update image on the main screen! Special event unlockable weapon! Bug Fixes If you've filed a bug, just wanted to let you know i've got…
- Update 55! 🎉 - 17 March 2020
Introducing "Normal Update Numbers" I've ditched boring update names like "0.4.15v1" for something that you know, sounds like a human wrote it 😉 Like a good old regular number that corresponds with what update it is! Though I will say, I don't actually know if this is my 55th update, but it's gotta be somewhere around there, or even more (we should ask Myriad 🤷♂️) State Of Warcube Welcome to the very first 'State Of Warcube' post. After nearly a year of no major update, I feel this is totally necessary. But before I start, I just want to say how incredibly thankful I am to every person who reached out to me on every platform (specially my Discord fam) with encouragement, kind words, and gentle prods of 'when will you update things?' as well as the ever unique 'hello?' (looking at you Bup). Suffice to say it's probably easier if I give a timeline of the past year to better put things…
- Summer Sale! Warcube 25% off! - 26 June 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F25954084%2Ff92568dfa6e36535919e92e32ec67e73dbaa633e.gif The Steam Summer Sale is upon us! I hope everyone is buying games that they've had on their wishlist for a while and enjoying exploring new worlds ːsteamhappyː I just wanted to do a quick post and let everyone know I am alive and well! :D So where are the updates? HA! Good question! I realized that I've told everyone on the Discord server, but not here ːsteamfacepalmː about 6 months ago I took the plunge and made a huge engine upgrade for Warcube and sadly, while it made a lot of things better, it also broke a TON of stuff :( so I've been spending a lot of time fixing things as well as catching up on some life (we moved again, back to Seattle, USA) ːsteamhappyː Battle Editor - Saving/Loading I've almost got saving/loading working for the battle editor! :D https://i.im…
- Warcube Mobile Edition - 6 April 2019
WARCUBE MOBILE EDITION https://i.imgur.com/gpqVOuy.jpg Heyyyy friends! So I've been really inspired lately by some super fun mobile games with shady gameplay and lots of loot boxes! I hope you'll enjoy the direction I've decided to take Warcube with this latest update. It's gone live officially since April 1st in beta testing. I've heard from people that this is the REAL way to make money with game development! ;) https://i.imgur.com/yFpJlso.gif 1. Open crates to get gold! 2. Use the gold to upgrade your peasants! 3. Get peasants to grow your castle! https://i.imgur.com/k0Gt9az.gif | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | v Happy Latepril Fools! Come on guys, I'm totally kidding :P But seriously, enjoy the update, just having some fun with it this week! Then I'll be swapping it back to the prior update ;) I'm still working hard on Warcube, just been going throug…
- Warcube 25% Off! Best price of the season! - 21 December 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F25954084%2Ff92568dfa6e36535919e92e32ec67e73dbaa633e.gif Happy Holidays! I hope everyone has been eyeing a game or two for the Steam winter sale, I know I have! ;) Warcube itself will be 25% off it's current price! This will be the BEST time to pick up the game if you're looking for a great deal. Development has been moving forward with some exciting things in the works, moving into spring I feel confident bumping up the price to match with the level of development that's been done this past year and a half (once arena mode get's patched up ːsteamsadː). Once again, thank you EVERYONE for all the great support both on here as well as Discord, you've been an unending source of happiness, bug finds, and great ideas for as long as I've known you! Enjoy your next week, and don't be a stranger! -craigz https://i.imgur.com/DM9TmZ8…
- BATTLE EDITOR! (TABS/Ancient Warfare style!) - 0.4.0 - 19 October 2018
https://i.imgur.com/uN0INm2.jpg VIDEO DEVLOG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iOdmDSupuY GIFLOG Full of all sorts of fun little sneak peeks, mainly from this update! :D TL;DR GIFLOG https://i.imgur.com/vvcEAb4.gif ***MAC BUILD IS USUALLY A DAY LATE, MESSAGE ME IF IT'S LATER THAN THAT*** I'm super pumped to introduce the BATTLE EDITOR! I've been having a blast building it, and better yet, playing it :D It's been a very busy past month, inbetween building this editor I've ALSO been planning out our next move :) our year of living rural has come to an end, and we're now scoping out where to move to next. Just wanted to say thank you again for all your support, Warcube is going strong thanks to YOU! :) Also, just a little sneak peek! Warcube's base price will be going up soon, nothing too drastic, but I feel the development has progressed enough that I feel comfortable that it's worth more,…
- Locations, Siege Ladders/Bridges! - 0.3.2v0 - 28 August 2018
https://i.imgur.com/LZGTkDh.jpg VIDEO DEVLOG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWurgEFDqCE&index=1&list=PLPu_-jYYmkck5vpImRr_E20mFmUsw9bt_ TL;DR GIFLOG New Beta Locations! There's 3 new beta locations, all at varying degrees of done-ness :) if you can't tell already, my goal is loosely block in locations for a whole area of the map. One thing that I've found difficult with the Old Kingdom area, is how every few locations I'd create some new feature for the game, and suddenly certain locations are obsolete, or need a redesign :/ I'm hoping that by iteratively completing zones of the map, this will make that less jarring AND allow for better early feedback :D https://i.imgur.com/b3vQ1Pe.jpg Beta Feedback Info! If you're not sure how to enable Beta Location mode, check it out HERE! and be sure to send me feedback either through the feedback towers, on DISCORD or via the online feedback form…
- Vikings & Supplies - 0.3.1v0 - 4 August 2018
https://i.imgur.com/QVP9bZq.jpg For those who just want GIFS TL;DR GIFLOG New Beta Locations! https://i.imgur.com/eyHYmAF.jpg Fort Dumbshaf, got a content update, new set decorating! Fort Rotand, Port Dellic Castle Bridjorn VIDEO DEVLOG https://youtu.be/iqrJ2lVNX1o Beta Feedback Info! If you're not sure how to enable Beta Location mode, check it out HERE! and be sure to send me feedback either through the feedback towers, on DISCORD or via the online feedback form here! ***MAC BUILD IS USUALLY A DAY LATE, MESSAGE ME IF IT'S LATER THAN THAT*** Check out the #Latest-Update-Discussion on Discord and let me know what you think! --> discord.gg/Warcube So as you can probably tell this Steam post is MUCH different than past ones (a lot less words and bullet points and sadly... GIFS). These posts used to take me pretty long to write, and some of the feedback I got was that people didnt really c…
- Tactical Build Menu! - 0.3.0v4 - 25 July 2018
https://i.imgur.com/hse81Km.jpg VIDEO DEVLOG https://youtu.be/Tgdq31ArOgk TL;DR GIFLOG Tactical Build Menu! Introducing the Tactical Build menu! :D press and hold 'T' to open the tactical build menu. From here you can call in troops, place structures and I'm still trying to figure out what the 3rd thing should be :P https://i.imgur.com/VAJlRUv.gif I gotta say... this tactical build menu is REALLY bringing the game into a new direction. One that I'm pumped to say is super in line with what I hope the game to be, and after playing with it, I hope you'll think so TOO! :D there's some issues to work out with it, but give it a play and let me know what you think! :D Here's my big questions What would be some other fun things to build? Traps? Ladders? Trampolines? I'm thinking there should be another resource that you build things with. How does something like 'supplies' sound? Trying to stay…
- New World Map (Again) + Rally Points! - 0.2.5v1 - 7 July 2018
https://i.imgur.com/yo1pjig.jpg TL;DR GIFLOG New World Map I know, you're probably sick of seeing new world maps ;) but let me tell you! After countless sketches, book raiding and 146 chrome tabs later... I present to you what I believe is a MUCH better map for the world of Warcube! :D What it also means is that some of the other factions will ultimately have to have their own islands in the future. But after lots of research I've found this is probably the best option. Not only is it more realistic, but it also helps with being able to really solidify faction culture and consolidate the game a little more :) Definitely let me know what you think about it! **YOU WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO RESET YOUR MAP UNITS, PRESS ESCAPE ON THE MAP, CLICK THE DEBUG MENU, THEN RESET MAP UNITS** https://i.imgur.com/jX8xcvX.gif Beta Feedback Info! If you're not sure how to enable Beta Location mode, check it…
- Belendir's Crown + Archer Update! - 0.2.3v4 - 22 June 2018
https://i.imgur.com/MC3qIB8.jpg TL;DR GIFLOG Belendir's Crown + Archer Update! Introducing Belendir's Crown. A fort deep within Warling territory that was pivotal in delaying the Redkin invasion. Captain Belendir, a famous marksman, was said to have held off the enemy with his small contingent of forces for 6 days, only falling when the entire garrison had run out of ammo. https://i.imgur.com/7XGQGuT.gif Beta Feedback Info! If you're not sure how to enable Beta Location mode, check it out HERE! and be sure to send me feedback either through the feedback towers, on DISCORD or via the online feedback form here! Nice to finally wrap up one of the new locations! There's a couple more coming soon too :) I've also been hard at work on siege mode, and will hope to have people testing it out soon(tm)! :P ***MAC BUILD IS USUALLY A DAY LATE, MESSAGE ME IF IT'S LATER THAN THAT*** 0.2.3v4 - 06/22/2…
- Cloud Support! *beep-boop-beep* - 8 June 2018
https://i.imgur.com/Ds44NCS.jpg Introducing... Cloud Support! Woohoo! What year is it?! 2013?? No but seriously, now you can take your Warcube save between computers, and I think even platforms? Give a shout if you have any issues :) https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F25954084%2F76154b1f26169971bb28f22ccf972a4bc991eb69.png I'm busy at work for the next actual game update, expect to hear more next week! And I hope everyone is off to a great weekend :D ːsteamhappyː -craigz https://i.imgur.com/6Q2kAAJ.gif
- Fire + Effects! - 0.0.22v1 - 1 June 2018
https://i.imgur.com/6snEp1m.jpg TL;DR GIFLOG Fire & Fun! Well friends! Here's a fun little mini-update while lots of the Beta Locations are in the final stretch! :) featuring brand new fire system where you can: Light sticks/torches on fire. Light certain wood props on fire. Light fires/log stacks with lit torches Light enemies on fire, and they'll light OTHERS on fire. Light explosive barrels on fire. I also started working on sort of destruction system for walls, I'm not sure how big/in depth it'll be. But right now you can knock down certain trees onto them :D Check out Rebelwood Camp to see it in action! https://i.imgur.com/bqiBRWN.gif Beta Feedback Info! If you're not sure how to enable Beta Location mode, check it out HERE! and be sure to send me feedback either through the feedback towers, on DISCORD or via the online feedback form here! I've been cranking along with the Beta loc…
- Dynamic Battles + Beta Location Updates- 0.0.21v4 - 24 May 2018
https://i.imgur.com/6tRjdfj.jpg TL;DR GIFLOG Dynamic Battle System!! I've got another pretty exciting update coming your way! :) introducing a dynamic battle map! If you've played other skirmish/RTS games then this will look familiar to you. Basically your spawn point in the battle is dynamically generated and so is the enemy's. This is just the first iteration of this, I'd like to have it change depending on what geographic features you're by on the map, and also add a better way to see/scout the enemy. My first though was some sort of first person view? Let me know what you think! https://i.imgur.com/ipKSypE.gif I've been cranking along and getting a LOT more done than I hoped :) a huge part of this is from people submitting feedback on the Beta Locations :D I'm continually working on Siege Mode and (hopefully) will be ready to have some testing on it later this month/early next month…
- More Beta Locations + Healthbars! - 0.0.20v1 - 17 May 2018
https://i.imgur.com/5HPkLdB.jpg TL;DR GIFLOG More Beta Locations! Well friends I've been super happy with the responses I've gotten from the Beta Locations, so I've decided to release a few more (at varying level of completion). I'm also going to be adding in a description object to them that will tell kind of my 'loose' vision for the location, just so you're not running around aimlessly and can hopefully imagine also whats in my head :D Swellow Village (I need a new name for this one, will be on a river if that helps with inspiration!) Saltpeat Village The Pit Facet Company - Mercenary Camp Warling Training Camp Beta Location Mode Reminder! Just a reminder you can enable/disable this at any time from the main menu! There's also a contextual poppup for it on the map if you try and enter a Beta Location with the mode turned off ;) https://i.imgur.com/87zgmNL.gif Feedback Towers Be sure…
- Beta Location Mode + General Orders - 0.0.19v3 - 7 May 2018
https://i.imgur.com/6BATqen.jpg Beta Location Mode Introducing Beta Location mode! A way for you to play locations that are currently in progress and send feedback if you think of a cool idea that would fit in well :) feel free to use one of the feedback towers in the location OR just give me a shout on Steam/Discord/Imgur/Etc :) I'm really excited to have added Beta Location mode, one thing that you probably didn't know, is that I actually have quite a few locations sort of 'blocked in' on the map, but they're just not done. Sometimes because they're just not finished, and more often, because I'm just not confident in the location 100%, so I'm super excited to tag these locations on map, so that I can get feedback from you BEFORE I release them :) I'll also be working to make the way you interact with things more clear too, like changing color when hovering over things you can interact…
- Tactical RTS Controls! - 0.0.18v1 - 28 April 2018
https://i.imgur.com/lLYZWGt.jpg Unit Orders Introducing the ability to directly order units! :D you can now hold left ctrl and go into "command mode" where you can select units, then (still holding ctrl) right click and order them to go somewhere/attack/interact with things! For anyone who's heard me talk about tactics in the game, you know I've struggled with what level of control to give to people. ESPECIALLY because the size and scope of Warcube is still kind of murky... like what level of control is useful for when you only have 5 units? Or for when you have 100? Or when you're in a battle? Or when you're at a regular location? Those questions are usually what I think of the most. So what I've tentatively decided to do, is put in RTS styled controls, and then in a few more weeks (hopefully) I'll have put in more GENERAL style controls, like "everyone charge" or "everyone follow me".…
