Orrstead 0.2 is now available on itch.io, rebuilt from the ground up!
This is a major update, laying the foundation for the future of Orrstead. The benefits of this rebuilt codebase are:
- Improved performance
- Mod support
- Custom asset support
- Localization (currently English/Swedish)
- Faster iteration on future updates
In addition, there have been major changes to the core mechanics of the game:
- Global wisdom resource, similar to experience, streamlining progression and unlocking of new buildings
- Removed the phase system
- Introduced adjacency rules and bonuses, such as the lumberjack requiring nearby trees, or the tavern upgrading nearby houses
- Buildings now follow automatic upgrade paths, such as a farm upgrading to an efficient farm when near a farm house, producing wheat faster
- Updated visuals/tuning for all buildings
- Reworked UI, focusing on minimalism and extendibility (may be reworked again for better visuals later in development)
In the coming months, I'm looking to increase transparency and community involvement on mid-and-late-game iteration. If you are interested, join the discord.
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Update 1.0.2 Patch NotesAdded dynamic library and tax collector quests · Map generation seed can now be manually specified · Shadows can now be turned off · Railroads are now rotated correctly when drag-placed · Drag-demolishing railroads no longer requires confirmation · Fixed bug where fish markets don't show warnings · Fixed bug where houses show unnecessary warningsUpdate 1.0.1 Patch NotesYou can now hold shift to pan the camera faster · Revised some tooltips to improve consistency and provide hints · Forester range and reliability increased · Sheep pen no longer shows red border · Improved Lumberjack <-> Stockpile range clarity · When you have no wood, trees will grow frequently near Orr (enabling starts with no tree access) · Lumberjacks no longer require paths · River dock no…A Message from the Developer [Release Time, Presskit]Orrstead officially releases March 7 at 12am EST ! Message to the Community I've been working on this game for the past 4 years, and am very excited for people to check out my first major release. Orrstead has evolved dramatically over the years, and I'm proud of what it has become. Thank you to community members who have supported the game and volunteered their time to test the game and provid…