Update V0.700: Gladiator Classes, Combat Overhaul & Major Systems Update

Important: Due to major system changes, a new save file is required for this update. Old saves are not compatible.

New Core Feature: Gladiator Classes

The arena just got more dangerous.

Three unique gladiator classes are now available:

• Murmillo (Strength) Requires 10 Strength to train Heavy, durable, built to dominate

  

• Hoplomachus (Charisma) Requires 10 Charisma to train Spear-based control fighter

  

• Dimachaerus (Agility) Requires 10 Agility to train Fast dual-blade attacker

  

classes includes:

• 2 unique skills per class (6 total)

• 21 brand new animations

• Distinct combat identity and playstyle

New Staff: Doctore

• Introduced Doctore staff role

• Provides:

  • Daily training XP to gladiators

  • Class-specific training bonuses

  

Weapons Update

• 10 new spears added

• Spears now include reach distance in combat

Special thanks to freelance artist jkenart for the work here.

Combat & Energy System Overhaul

Combat pacing and behavior have been reworked:

• Gladiators now flee temporarily to recover energy when low

• Improved combat flow and realism

• New combat hotkeys:

  • Space → Pause / Unpause

  • 1 / 2 / 3 → Speed control (0.5x / 1x / 2x)

  • Fully remappable in Options

Balance & Systems

• Facilities rebalanced to reflect true cost and value

• General improvements across combat and management systems

Fixes

• Multiple minor bugs and UI issues resolved

• General stability improvements

Developer Notes

This is a foundational update.

Gladiator Classes are live, but not finished. Right now the focus is getting them into your hands early and seeing how they actually perform.

Next steps:

• Deeper class specialization

• Better identity and balance between classes

• Early game quality-of-life improvements

Hoplomachus is currently tied to Charisma, but this will likely change to a more appropriate dedicated stat.

Once classes are stable, the next core feature will be:

Relationships & Personalities

That system will push the game much further toward long-term attachment and emergent storytelling (well in theory lol).

Closing

Every update is shaped directly by your feedback. Keep it coming.

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