Blood for the Throne Update - v0.6.0

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Version 0.6.0 – BATTLE MAP OVERHAUL

This update focuses on new content, visual clarity, AI improvements, and a big round of fixes based directly on player feedback. Thanks for pushing the game forward with us.

New Content

• New units added:

  • Spiders

  • Banner Man

  • Bow Cavalry

• New Sigils added, including new types of sigils with fresh effects.

• New battle map layouts introduced for different battle types.

• Weather effects added to battles.

• Day / Night cycle updated with improved visual and gameplay impact.

• Hill tiles added — grant bonus range and accuracy.

• Victory celebration added — confetti and fanfare when you complete a run

Visual & UI Improvements

• Unit icons updated after feedback that previous images were too dark.

• Unit stat icons updated for better readability.

• Multiple UI refinements and layout adjustments across the game.

• All perks (including passive ones) are now shown in the unit panel.

• Outlines added to units to improve battlefield clarity.

Gameplay & Balance

• Full game rebalance pass based on community feedback.

• Ranged unit AI improved — units now reposition when too close to their target.

• Trebuchet AI improved:

  • Increased and corrected attack range

  • No longer moves toward targets

• Wagon behavior fixed:

  • Now heals properly

  • No longer approaches enemies

• Items can now be discarded in exchange for small money, adding more inventory control.

Map & Progression Fixes

• World map node layout and distribution fixed for a smoother experience.

• Fixed an issue where units could get stuck between mountains.

• Fixed a bug where reward units were not shown properly.

Battle & System Fixes

• End-of-battle management fixed and stabilized.

• Fixed a bug where dead units sometimes appeared standing idle on the battlefield.

• Fixed a command issue where units could get stuck cycling between defend and flee after fleeing.

• Fixed a bug where resources were sometimes not removed from inventory when used.

• Fixed an issue in fortress battles where doors would not open in some cases.

This one’s a chunky update — new units, clearer visuals, smarter AI, and a lot of long-standing issues cleaned up. More polish and content are already in the works.