v0.1.7

A new update, which implements the last of the demo day feedback.  All of this fiddling with Godot UI tools has been profoundly exhausting, so much so that I had to take a break from it and added a feature from my "would be nice, but probably too much for an initial release" features list.  I found a particularly suitable feature here: A Fatigue Meter.

This fatigue system actually fits in really nicely with my existing game design goals:  It emphasizes the "recovery" portion of core gameplay loop, it integrates nicely with the "heavier equipment make you move slower" mechanic by adding a "wielding heavier items items causes you to fatigue faster" (which further distinguishes between the light fighter & heavy fighter playstyles available to the player).

This mechanic quite significantly changed the feel of the gameplay to me, but I find it quite fun.  Especially so when introducing the recovery mechanic:  Bardic Instruments.  Have one of your party members play the lute while you sort through the loot after an encounter, or have a few bagpipers playing to keep your troops fighting vigorously in protracted battles.  The bagpipe truly is an instrument of war.  There's also a potion for fatigue removal, but I'm considering weakening it because I enjoy the bardic mechanic so much.

I shall most likely implement a similar "Elemental Meditation" mechanic for re-charging Spellbooks.

New Features:

• Sound!
• UI Scaling!
• Settings Menu!
  • Set custom key binds.
  • Balance audio levels.
• Fatigue:
  • Combat gradually fatigues units.
  • Fatigued units move and attack slower.
  • It is possible to become completely paralyzed with fatigue.
  • Heavier weapons and armour cause fatigue faster.
  • The undead never tire.
• Bardic Respite:
  • Wash away the fatigue with the Lute
  • Or enjoy some Posca, the gatorade of the Roman legions.
  • Milk also removes fatigue.

Bug Fixes:

• I did some additional fidgeting with the save system on this version to integrate the settings, and it feels dependable to me now.