Alpha 0.2 Released

Orrstead 0.2 is now available, rebuilt from the ground up!

This is a major update, laying the foundation for the future of Orrstead. The benefits of this rebuilt codebase are:

• Improved performance
• Mod support
• Custom asset support
• Localization (currently English/Swedish)
• Faster iteration on future updates

In addition, there have been major changes to the core mechanics of the game:

• Global wisdom resource, similar to experience, streamlining progression and unlocking of new buildings
• Removed the phase system
• Introduced adjacency rules and bonuses, such as the lumberjack requiring nearby trees, or the tavern upgrading nearby houses
• Buildings now follow automatic upgrade paths, such as a farm upgrading to an efficient farm when near a farm house, producing wheat faster
• Updated visuals/tuning for all buildings
• Reworked UI, focusing on minimalism and extendibility (may be reworked again for better visuals later in development)

In the coming months, I’m looking to increase transparency and community involvement on mid-and-late-game iteration. If you are interested, join the discord.