This post comes at a time when a lot is in the works for the game: the combat update, numerous patches, bug fixes, a custom soundtrack, and long-requested features being finally implemented. Many of these things are still a ways off, but this post will aim to highlight how far along these features are, while also revealing some new features that are still in development.
IN DEVELOPMENT:
These are features that are currently being actively developed! Stay tuned!
COMBAT UPDATE:
The largest feature still in development will be shipped with patch 0.3.8 — The Combat Update. If you’re not familiar with some of the planned changes, you can see some of them here. Due to the sheer size of this patch, it may be another week or two before it moves close to launch.
TUTORIAL MATERIALS:
New players have a noticeably difficult time getting into the game– this is mainly due to a lack of an introduction or tutorial to the game, followed by insufficient user interface cues for key mechanics in the game such as dice rolling. This will change soon!
In the coming weeks, more tutorial information will be released to help new players understand what they’re getting into when playing Battle Squares: this info will be made available on the website, and existing help articles will be updated. Additionally, numerous UI tweaks and additions will help to make game elements more clear and intuitive to help eliminate confusion at all stages of the game. Note that a full in-game tutorial is planned in the future once all the major reworks have been completed, so look out for this as well.
GAME RE-CONNECTION:
One heavily requested feature is the ability for players to reconnect to an ongoing game that they’ve disconnected from (Usually due to a temporary loss of internet service). This feature will be implemented in patch 0.3.8 with the combat update!
CUSTOM SOUNDTRACK:
A custom theme-music soundtrack is currently in development and should be made available with the release of patch 0.3.8! Additionally, look for additional soundtracks to be added to the game with the release of new game boards down the road!