Frontiers of Ruin: Devlog #1 – The Path to Launch

Frontiers of Ruin: Devlog #1 – The Path to Launch

Hello Survivors! 👋

We are excited to welcome you to the first official devlog for Frontiers of Ruin, our post-apocalyptic strategy card game. It's been an intense and rewarding journey, and we’re thrilled to share the progress, challenges, and what’s coming next for this project. Buckle up, because the wasteland is just getting started!

🛠️ What We've Been Working On

1. Core Gameplay Mechanics The foundation of Frontiers of Ruin lies in the careful balance between faction tactics and high-stakes decisions. We’ve finalized our unique 5x7 board format, which introduces the challenge of managing ranked spaces and controlling rows to gain points. Each faction has distinct mechanics, offering endless ways to outthink and outmaneuver opponents.
2. Polishing the Art and Assets The world of Othren is harsh, strange, and visually stunning. We’ve put a lot of time into making sure the card art and board aesthetics reflect the lore-rich factions like the Wasteland Nomads, Silicon Synod, and Mutated Horrors. This update also involved working on UI improvements and ensuring that each move and effect is visually intuitive for players.

🐞 Challenges Faced

We ran into a small hiccup during the build upload process on itch.io (thank you, large asset files! 💀). Our development tools decided to give us an unexpected challenge, and we’ve had to restructure some of the larger files to fit itch.io’s upload guidelines. This setback is only a bump in the road—we’re already optimizing the build to deliver a smooth browser experience.

✨ What's Next?

• Playable Demo is Here. 🎮 We're gearing up for a multiplayer playtest, where players can dive into the world of Frontiers of Ruin and try out different factions. We’ll also be monitoring feedback closely to fine-tune balance and usability.
• Discord Events & Community Feedback 🎙️ We’re planning a series of events on Discord to get direct feedback from the community. Multiplayer matches will start soon, so make sure to join our Discord to stay updated and connect with other players: 👉 Discord Invite
• Future Updates 🛠️ Our roadmap includes more faction content, card abilities, and possibly new ways to engage the narrative through in-game events. 

📢 Call to Action

We’d love to have you follow the project here on itch.io and help spread the word! If you're as excited as we are about a strategic card game with deep lore and evolving gameplay, hit that Follow button. Stay tuned for new builds and announcements—this is only the beginning of our journey through the wasteland.