It’s been a little while (actually a big while) since the last Glubdate. I want to get back into this habit and let everyone know what we might be working on in the background. Feel free to send me questions and topic ideas that you might have. Discord is the best place for that.
We have a new roadmap now, focusing on filling out game modes and features of Tier 1. I would like to add Tier 2, but right now it’s too big of an undertaking and we think our efforts are better spent improving what we already have.
The next thing on the roadmap is fixing some issues with Challenges. I have an entire document outlining issues and fixes. But in short, Challenges are confusing. They’re fun but have no real goal other than getting on the leaderboard. And let’s face it, no one is beating Vant anytime soon. I’m not ready to get into all the details yet, but just know there’s some big changes coming to Challenges.
After that, we desperately need a Stash for all those cool items that are clogging up your inventories. With that we’re looking at sometime in the new year. It depends on how long Challenges take to fix. I’m hoping that update is quick and easy, but most of the time there’s unforeseen challenges and bugs.
We’ll have to do something for the Solstice Celebration. Maybe a new Artifact or some seasonal drops?
After those things the world is our oyster. Everything currently “wrong” with the game will be addressed and hopefully players, new and old, will find it a lot more enjoyable to grind.
After all of that, the next thing I want to focus on (and this is just an early preliminary announcement) is something that can help build community and foster some competition. I’m calling the game mode “World Boss”. All the details are still being worked out and are subject to change, but imagine one giant mob attacking Topia and everyone working together to whittle down its health over the course of a week. Everyone will do as much damage as possible during their attempts and eventually it will be defeated! Leaderboard cred for the top players! And potential new loot for everyone!
To hear me talk more about this Roadmap, check out Podcast Episode 73.
I hope this gets you excited for the future of Dungeons of the Obelisk! We’re still working hard to make this game the best it can be. See you in the dungeons, adventurer!
Cheers,
Joe
Executive Prime at Knob Cat Games