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Public Demo: Non-Directional Parry Update + More!
We extended the Dad by the Sword Public Demo because we wanted to get some changes in! The demo will now end some time Wednesday Night (or early Thursday if I'm too sleepy) Here's a short list of changes, I may be missi…
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Father's Day Demo Starts Now!
UPDATE: We're leaving this up a little bit longer because we want to get out an update that changes the parry system to be non-directional for normal parries. Stay tuned for further news on this, and a new end time for…
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Limited Time Demo for Father's Day, starting June 16th
We're running another limited time public demo for Dad by the Sword for this Father's Day! It will go from June 16th to the 23rd, and have a slew of new content and tweaks, including the ability to pick a starting Dad C…
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2/23 Build: Final Updates before Public Demo is over
This should be our last big update to the Public Demo, which ends 2/27 (Monday). Lots of tweaks in here, some experimental, so let me know what you think! We also added the new Dadcessory, the Football, as promised. We…
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2/14 Limited Time Demo Update: FOV Slider, Easier Blocking, and More
Steam Next Fest is over, but the feedback we've been getting has been invaluable so we're doing at least one more update after this one. Read on for a full list of changes, and keep sending your thoughts and suggestions…
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2/10 Demo Build Update: Controls Customization Overhaul
This is a big build where we focus on being able to fine-tine controls options. There is now an easy toggle between the newer WASD-based sword swing mode, inspired by Dark Messiah, and the older controls method where sw…
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Steam Next Fest Update #1: All New Dark-Messiah Style Control Scheme!
Giant revamp for the controls! Testing out an all new control scheme: Dad Dadssiah Mode This is a mode similar to the old game Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, and others of that era. Both Dark Messiah and Die by the Sw…
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Watch Us Play Dad by the Sword! - LiveStream Feb 12th, 1 PM Pacific Time
Join us February 12th, Sunday, 1 PM Pacific Time to watch the lead designer play Dad by the Sword during Steam Next Fest! Distract us with questions as the developer responsible for combat (ME) attempts to parry Hot Dog…
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1/30 Demo Build Update - Mouse-Swing Controls Tweaks + Big Balance Changes
In this update, we've revamped the Mouse Swing controls to no longer lock the camera, by default. You can change this in the options menu. Holding down your attack button still lowers turning speed, and swinging still l…
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Demo Build Update 1/27
Here's an update to the demo that tweaks difficulty for each of the floors, and introduces some new Visual FX improvements and fixes. Coming up very soon, we're looking at a few major things: The controls. Lots of feedb…
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Demo Build Update - 1/26/23
Likely the first of many! We've been reading your feedback in the Discord and other places, wherever we see it. It's already helping a lot. List of Changes Updated the music in the dungeon with an all new theme! - When…
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Limited Time Public Demo + Dad by the Sword Kickstarter!
Public Demo up! Kickstarter up! Early Access launch release date plans for the week before Father's Day! Kickstarter link here! Limited Time Public Demo - Ends February 25th It's finally here! Play the Dad by the Sword…
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Big Dadveloper Commentary Video + Upcoming Public Demo
With Dad by the Sword, we're shooting for a pretty unique take on a first person swordfighting game. Here's a 10 minute video with commentary from our lead programmer as to how the combat works, what we're up to in game…
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Dad by the Sword Father's Day Teaser
Happy Father's Day! We've been working on Dad by the Sword for a long time now, and we're planning on releasing a public playable demo before the year's over. This will likely be scheduled for a festival, maybe Steam Ne…
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