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First Update: Flails, Crowd Favors, and Fixes

Chains on Sand · published 31 Oct 2025, 23:11 UTC · build 20628710

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New weapon: Flail
Heavy and hard to master (accuracy/parry penalty for the wielder) and nastier to defend against (harder to parry/block).

Crowd may throw you a weapon
If your weapon breaks, the crowd can toss a crude replacement — if they like you. Build that popularity!

Balance & bug fixes

Crossbows now deal impaling damage as intended
More opponents carry blunt weapons
Dwarf head overlays display correctly in Opponent Selection
Armor stops protecting when broken

Tell us what you think
Please post suggestions and bug reports in Discussions, and if you’re enjoying the game, leave a review — it helps a lot!

Sneak peek
Next boss will drop a unique bow. 🏹

Other announcements

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