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September 1st 2023 FixesSep 1, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsFixes Fixed a large number of typos and grammatical errors. If you find any typos, please post them to the game's discussions board and we will fix them as soon as possible. One note is that any existing typos in a character's life history will not be updated due to how they are generated/saved (they will be fixed if you start a new save) Fixed aspect ratio for leaving briefing room art Fixed some art issues with red alert In progress New quest storyline Next mission Some issues being worked on Some dialogue is still being repeated in mission 5 Welcome to Bonus Stage's Multiplayer Madness!Sep 1, 2023 - Community Announcementshttps://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/37611909/16727b08ec369ab5a2dcc29bec6db7901a8d17eb.png Blazing-fast action? No reloading? Epic headshots and ragdolls? Destroyed friendships? You got 'em all and much more with the 5v5 multiplayer shooter The Riflemen. Out Now on PC. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2022330/The_Riflemen/ https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/37611909/436d744d56190d19e62a5d4ab0d0a2f62eee9ac1.png A word from our community manager during Gamescom: "YOU PIECE OF S**T FINGERS WHY YOU ARE NOT SCORING GOALS???" Graviators bring some electrified battles onto your screens. It's like pong but in 2020's. Grab a ball onto your gravitation field and dash to slam the ball to a goal. Sounds easy, right? Try it and do not blame us when you start hating your friends. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1958540/GRAVIATORS/August 22nd 2023 UpdateAug 22, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsFixes Fixes to medical mission flow Fixes for mission 5 repeating dialogue Found and fixed some typos Fixing some interactions with certain UI elements New Content More art added in mission 4 intro scene In progress New quest storyline Next mission August 17th 2023 FixesAug 17, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsFixes Fixed issue where save couldn't be loaded after completing mission 5 Fixed popup speech bubbles moving too far away from the speaker Fixed barracks card showing exclamation mark when there is nothing to talk about Fixed issue where popup speech bubble would persist into conversation room Some issues being worked Some dialogue in mission 5 can get repeated after completing the conversation Fixing some issues with the medical mission flow 🥳 Bonus Stage released Local News with Cliff Rockslide on Steam!Aug 8, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGet ready for an uproarious adventure in the quirky town of Butterfly Valley, as "Local News with Cliff Rockslide" launches on Steam! https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/37611909/609fc50c1951f9fd04a1bc2ff64535a736af85ff.png Developed by Horsefly Games, this first-person visual novel promises laughter, chaos, and heartwarming moments as players take on the role of a cameraperson for the town's renowned influencer, Cliff Rockslide. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2464030/Local_News_with_Cliff_Rockslide/Early Access Major Update #1Aug 2, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsDear Destiny's Sword Community, We hope this message finds you in good spirits and excellent health. Today, we have an important update to share about the development of Destiny's Sword. First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support throughout our development process. Your encouragement, feedback, and enthusiasm have been the driving force behind our continued efforts to create a truly unique gaming experience. As many of you know, the road to creating Destiny's Sword has been a challenging one. We set out with ambitious plans and dreams, but along the way, we faced numerous hurdles and setbacks, including being unable to raise the funding necessary to complete the MMO experience we had hoped to provide. Nevertheless, our team has remained steadfast in our commitment to deliver a game that we can all be proud of. The funding shortfall forced us to pivot from our original plans. We cut the 3D and multiplayer functionality from the first versions of the game, allowing us to focus on creating a single-player, living narrative, graphic adventure experience that embodies the essence of Destiny's Sword. We are thrilled to say that this first version of Destiny's Sword has reached a state that we are truly proud of. We feel the game's unique Insight Engine psychological simulation, coupled with our immersive 2D artwork, offers an engaging and captivating narrative adventure. The story and characters evolve based on your actions and decisions, creating a personalized experience for each player. As we continue to strive to secure funding to expand and enhance Destiny's Sword, your support is essential. If you have tried the game earlier during its early access phase, we urge you to give it another try. Experience the latest version of Destiny's Sword, and if you enjoy the journey, we kindly request you to leave a positive review. Positive reviews are instrumental in attracting funding partners who can help us bring our grand vision to life. We genuinely believe that Destiny's Sword has the potential to become something special, and we are excited about the future possibilities. Your support and feedback remain invaluable as we navigate this chapter in our journey. Thank you once again for being an essential part of the Destiny's Sword community. Your enthusiasm and encouragement have kept us going, even during the most challenging moments. We look forward to sharing more exciting updates and progress with you in the coming months. With heartfelt appreciation, The 2Dogs Development teamThis is last day to try three demos from Bonus StageJun 26, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsWe have these three masterpieces as a part of the Next Fest. Give these gems a shot and demos today. Graviators - Prepare for a gravity-defying multiplayer experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Engage in fast-paced battles and outsmart your opponents in intense arena combat. With its unique gameplay mechanics, Graviators is set to redefine the multiplayer genre. Don't miss the chance to test your skills and prove yourself as the ultimate champion! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1958540/GRAVIATORS/ The Riflemen - Step into the boots of a World War II soldier and embark on a heart-pounding multiplayer adventure. Engage in intense 5v5 battles across iconic battlegrounds, using your strategic skills and precise aim to outwit and outgun your opponents. All players start with the bolt-action rifles so better not to miss a shot! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2022330/The_Riflemen/ Billy Bumbum - Get ready for a whimsical and hilarious adventure with Billy Bumbum! Join the quirky and big butted protagonist as he embarks on a journey through imaginative worlds filled with mind-bending puzzles and charming characters. With its colorful art style, captivating storytelling, and addictive gameplay, Billy Bumbum is a must-play title that will leave you with a smile on your face. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1752730/ Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of the action! Welcome to Indie Game Mayhem NewsletterApr 28, 2023 - Community Announcementshttps://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37611909/99bfc39117a7d492cbb1c930e46e72743fbd5d06.png We warmly welcome you to join our Indie Game Mayhem: a weekly(ish) newsletter on upcoming releases, hidden game gems, developer spotlights, and a lot more! We will talk about a massive array of true indie games and indie developers, shining light on the innovations, art, magic, and soul of the best games we can find. Don't waste any time, learn more & join now here: https://www.bonusstage.co/gamers-digest With love, Bonus Stage PublishingFixes for Nov 15th 2022Nov 15, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsFixed adventure choice button scaling Fixed dialogue choice button highlights and sizing Fixed completed conversations starting again after leaving/entering conversation with a character Fixed save related bugs Added force complete text writing on click to adventure card Re-coloured buttons to be more uniform across all menus Added alert notification for unread quests Title screen updates Added random loading screens Livestream with developers and the author M. D. CooperOct 18, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsOn this Saturday, 22nd of October, we will host our first Early Access livestream! Join the developers of Destiny's Sword, the author of the story - M. D. Cooper - and other guests to hear how the game actually has been made up until this point and what are the next steps. Destiny's Sword is written by the immensely talented author M. D. Cooper who is known from for example her Aeon 14 books. Check out all her books and profile on the website here: https://www.aeon14.com The game is developed by 2Dogs Games, a Canadian ensemble of game industry veterans who all share the passion for scifi and deep, immersive storytelling. The scenes of the game and the handling of emotional fallout of warfare has been consulted with physicians and war veterans. The advisory the team has received has been invaluable: it has enabled the game to be as close to real life situations as possible. Watch the livestream here on Steam and join the chat or watch it later here on YouTube.A Leader is Wanted: Destiny’s Sword Lands on Early AccessOct 17, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsYou have already been the hero. Now is the time to be the leader. You know the drill: start a campaign and kick off the first mission. You’re ordered to take your team of peacekeeping soldiers and handle a series of riots as cleanly as possible, without any civilian casualties. But when the action starts, everything goes sideways and now you must decide whether to shoot or talk your way to get back in one piece. Sometimes the worst wounds are not visible – surviving the mission is only the first challenge. In Destiny’s Sword you manage your team through the highs and lows of combat, making sure your troops are in the right frame of mind to bring peace to the planet Cypris. Destiny’s Sword is a living, graphic adventure with rich narrative gameplay in which empathy is your most powerful tool. “The living-narrative gameplay of Destiny’s Sword means your actions don’t just affect the story, they affect your team emotionally. As their leader, you have to get to know them–find their strengths, help them overcome their weaknesses, and support them through difficult situations in order to accomplish your goals.”, describes Ken Hall, the creative director of Destiny's Sword. The story is written by New York Times bestselling author M. D. Cooper, and the studio has been consulting with psychologists and war veterans to make sure the characters’ personalities and reactions are realistic and respectful. The studio behind Destiny’s Sword is 2Dogs Games from Ontario, Canada. The studio is run by long-time game industry veterans, who all share a passion for deep, story-rich adventures and sci-fi. The game is fully feature-complete, but will receive new content and new chapters in the full release in Spring, 2023. “Including the player community and their feedback in the story’s evolution is very exciting for us. The story is a living one, so this is the perfect opportunity to let our fans jump into the development process from the first steps onward”, says Sami Mikkola from the game’s publishers, Bonus Stage Publishing. Facts: Destiny’s Sword is a graphic sci-fi adventure with RPG progression and rich narrative gameplay Coming out in Steam’s Early Access on October 17th Price in Early Access 8.99 USD/EUR Developed by 2Dogs (Canada) Published by Bonus Stage Publishing (Finland) Destiny's Sword on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/965990/Destinys_Sword/ Destiny's Sword Livestream on September 12th at 11 AM (ET)Sep 12, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsThe studio behind Destiny's Sword - 2Dogs Games - are on a livestream on September 12th at 11 AM (ET) to chat about the development of the game. Join us and chat about development of visual novels and other narrative games, and especially how we ended up pivoting from a MMO to a Visual Novel and what are our ways of keeping the narration dynamic and engaging. The session will be recorded and set available later, as well. Follow us to get notified!Destiny's Sword demo is here with the first missionSep 9, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsDestiny's Sword is an epic single player journey into the challenges and rewards of modern warfare management. Your task as a leader of the intergalactic peacekeepers is to win the battles, win the hearts of local people, and make sure your squad members are mentally capable of solving the crisis'. The gameplay has elements from visual novels, RPG's, and management simulations. Dive deep into the story created from the bestselling novels, manage the mental fallout of your soldiers, handle the missions so the casualties are few and the people come out stronger than before. Now, as part of the #PlayTheNorth Ontario Steam Sale we will reveal you the first mission to be played as an early preview. Destiny's Sword Demo featuring the first fully playable mission is now open for all to try out between September 7th and 14th. So go along, get the demo and get hyped up for our soon upcoming release. Wishlist & Follow Destiny's Sword here. During the #PlayTheNorth we will also have a livestream with the developers, follow us so you will not miss it.Vote for Destiny's SwordNov 22, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsDestiny's Sword is up for a MIGS peoples' choice award - you could make the difference, please vote today. Click here to Vote! Thanks for your support! Sincerely, - the 2Dogs Dev TeamPlayable Alpha Demo UpdateNov 10, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsExploring our playable alpha build just got easier and more fun! We've added a brief tutorial session to the build to help guide new players through the core functionality and we've also added some early story content to give a flavour of the eventual experience. While this is predominantly still a technical systems demo, it does start to offer a tantalizing glimpse of the breadth of the content that will be available in Destiny's Sword. We're grateful to all of our community who are joining us through the early development stages and who have been so supportive and given us such valuable feedback. There's so much more to come, so please be patient and enjoy the ride! Sincerely, The 2Dogs Dev TeamDeep Dive into Character InteractionsSep 20, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsHey folx! We've just dropped a new video exploring character development and interaction in Destiny's Sword. Have a look at the character complexity! We also need to give GNN a big shoutout! They played through the Destiny's Sword demo in this awesome stream and here's what the had to say: “The music in this game is absolutely beautiful. The artwork in this game is absolutely beautiful. The tactics are fun. There isn’t much to dislike about this game.” - Gaming News Network For the full stream CLICK HERE. And as always, thank you all for joining us on this journey! EXCLUSIVE PAX PROMO: Last day to create your Destiny's Sword Character and enter to win a copy of the prequel novel! Livestream with John of SDGCSep 18, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsFirst-look walk through livestream with former US Marine, John from SDGC. Join us at 1pm for a first-look walk through livestream with former US Marine, John from SDGC. https://www.twitch.tv/2dogsgames John has helped advise us in development and we're looking forward to seeing what he thinks of the alpha demo! Join us and watch along...NEW BUILD is Live! + Exploring Character Personalities in Destiny's SwordSep 17, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsHey folx! We've just released the new build of our demo! Check it out and let us know what you think! For a more in-depth look at the character diversity in Destiny's Sword we've also released a new video exploring our Insight Engine and how personalities are created (see below). From battlefield to bunks, Engineering Bay to Medical, every event the NPC DS-Trooper experiences impacts how they behave going forward, allowing us an infinite number of unique NPCs. If you have not signed up to make your own unique DS-Trooper click here! Judgement calls and last minute victories are not exclusive to the battlefield, Destiny's Sword puts the lives and well being of your troops in your hands, whether you are planning the next battle strategy or forming a team of highly skilled medical officers, each choice will have a lasting impact. We believe that your choices should have long lasting, dynamic impacts within the game world. Your Troopers can have one of three specializations, each one matches a core element of the game: Combat Troopers are most often found on the battlefield, either going head to head for resource control, or holding the backline as the first line of defense. As the commander your job is to assemble and operate the right team for the job. Your choices before, during, and after each engagement counts. Medical Troopers are there to catch you when you fall, that is to say when something doesn’t go to plan, troops do go to Medical. Bandaging a cut, setting a broken bone, it takes a team to save a life. In Destiny Sword that team is there for your entire guild, you will need the right skills and preparation if you plan to keep your Troops for the long haul. Engineer Troopers are there to make sure you never need that trip to Medical. Whether it is developing new upgrades for the entire guild, or salvaging mechs for the battlefield, Engineers are at the ready to provide the tools needed to get the job done right. Customize your specializations to build a squad as unique as your combat strategy. The mixture of Infinite Dynamic NPCs personalities gives Destiny’s Sword a living narrative that will be unique for every player, every time. Every choice, and every lesson in the game will leave a mark on your experience. Our Steam Wishlisters are invited to Create a Character and we will add their character to the next phase of the game! We hope you will help us make every NPC as unique as possible! Thanks for joining us on the journey! - Destiny's Sword team at 2Dogs Games Add Destiny's Sword to your wishlist! Livestream with M. D. CooperSep 17, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsChat with Destiny's Sword's NYT Best-selling author Check out our chat with New York Times best-selling author and Destiny's Sword's writer, M. D. Cooper! https://www.twitch.tv/videos/743828367 Find out about the narrative vision for Destiny's Sword!Livestream with MxietySep 16, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsFirst-look walkthrough of the Alpha demo with Mxiety Check out the first-look walkthrough livestream with our favourite mental-health focused streamer, Mxiety.
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