October 2023 Broadcast
Dear citizens of the Suzerainverse,
As we shift the clocks and embrace the winter hour, it's impossible to ignore the shadows that loom over our world due to recent events. Yet, in the face of these challenging times, we stand resilient, united, and committed to spreading the light of what we hold dear. Welcome to the October Broadcast.
We are writing this letter with a deep sense of responsibility and commitment to fostering peace and humanity.
In response to the ongoing conflict involving Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank, we at Torpor Games have donated 300 USD to support organizations providing crucial humanitarian aid in Gaza. Upholding the ideals of the United Nations Charter of Human Rights, we stand firmly against violence, apartheid, and oppression, emphasizing the sanctity of human life. Every life lost, whether Palestinian or Israeli, underscores our shared responsibility to advocate for peace and change.
For those willing to contribute, donations can be made through the following links:
Palestinian Red Crescent Society: https://www.palestinercs.org/en/Donation
UN World Food Program: https://donate.wfp.org/1244/donation/single/?campaign=3493
Anera: https://support.anera.org/a/palestine-emergency
Talking about peace, we were pleasantly surprised to find that Kimberly Marteau Emerson the Board of Directors at Human Rights Watch, had shared Ata's post about Torpor Games' mission. Torpor Games aims to create diverse forms of entertainment that broaden horizons, alter perspectives, and question morality in all aspects of the human experience.
We're thrilled to share some exciting developments from the Golden Kingdom, several departments have been progressing by leaps and bounds. This past October was a pivotal month, seeing us answer the last crucial game design questions and make significant strides in the game's development. We have added more than 50 royal decrees and are working on improving their implementation and impact on the narrative. We're proud to announce that our base Rizia map has reached its final form, and several new small cities have been added to enrich your gameplay experience. Our resource increment system is now finalized, with an updated UI that clearly shows turn-based additions and deductions, ensuring a more immersive and intuitive experience.
In the realm of narrative design, we've been sprinting through the late game, discussing and shaping the final outcomes and progression of key storylines. We're excited to see our war mechanic come to life, and we showcased it live on our social media channels on October 31st, marking a major milestone for Torpor Games. This was the culmination of six months of hard work, and it’s enriching to see all the pieces falling into place.
In addition to these developments, we've wrapped up music production and are putting the finishing touches on our final art portraits. Looking ahead, we're gearing up for our first round of closed testing, where we’ll be ironing out minor issues and fine-tuning the game's balance and analytics.
In October, we introduced a highly-anticipated and groundbreaking mechanic that many of you have been eagerly waiting for… the war mechanic. We took a deep dive during our livestream, revealing even more in-depth details.
We revealed a new dialogue with the Toras family before and we offered an exclusive sneak peek into the resource systems at your command, and the war system itself, promising a truly one-of-a-kind gaming experience that you won't want to miss. We're super happy to see the growing number of people joining us in our Livestreams, and your enthusiasm and support mean a lot to us.
Here are some numbers about our last Livestreaming:
The stream lasted 1 hour and 22 minutes.
The average number of viewers increased to 104.
Unique viewers reached 299.
Live views surged to 536.
Video content accumulated 2,245 views.
Total watch time reached 327 hours.
It's really motivating to have such an engaged community, and we want to express our warm thanks to all of you.
For those of you who missed out or want to relive the excitement, you can watch or rewatch the Livestream by clicking on the image below.
Beginning of November, Ata and Clementine had the chance to go to the beautiful city of Paris for the Game Connection.
This event was a great opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of the gaming industry. They could meet and network with influential individuals, exploring new game studios, each with its own unique vision and creative intelligence. They showcased one of our projects, 'The Conformist.' It's great to have physical events to be able to meet people and open our minds. It's moments like these that remind us of the boundless possibilities that the world of gaming has to offer.
Before we sign off, we've got a special treat for you – check out this fantastic fan art created by the talented VonLipvig! We're impressed by your creativity, and we absolutely love seeing your awesome art.
Remember, keep those masterpieces coming our way because we can't get enough of them. Your art truly brightens our day!
Art by Von Lipvig
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Stay tuned for exciting updates and surprises on the horizon! Please mark your calendars for December 4th, as we'll be hosting an exclusive Livestream where we will reveal new narrative features and...a big piece of news! Make sure to join us—we can't wait to have you there. Until the next update, take care!
Glovurius axa Rizia!
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