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Full Rivalry update
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What changed
- Gameplay
- Balance
- Maps
- UI and audio
Rivalry changes
The new arena update has been released!! All you need to do is update Rivalry when it prompts you too and you can start playing on the new Arenas! Overall the update includes:
NEW ARENAS
The largest addition to this update are the eight new Arenas you can fight within. Originally you could only fight in a small box. Now you can not only fight in a series of different arenas but also move and zoom the camera to better position your view of the fight! The following arenas that have been added include.
The Box
The Original Rectangular Arena
The Inner Circle
Simple Arena inside a Circle
Bamboo Forest
This is the first arena to include physics objects which are the Bamboo Stalks. The player walks on top of these stalks and the stalks will bend under their weight.
Sparta
This arena consists of a large pit that separates the two players.
https://youtu.be/O7Oo5GASbFE At the bottom of the spit there are spikes that deal damage to both players. There are also two Grecian vase props that can be kicked into the enemy to deal damage!
The Colosseum
The first new Arena to be added after Sparta is the Colosseum! The new Colosseum starts both players in the “arena” of the Colosseum where skulls, gladiator helmets and weapons (careful they’re sharp!) litter the battlefield. These can be kicked around to your advantage.
https://youtu.be/AxcBxXqBINM However, if given the chance you can escape the gladiatorial combat and fight in the stands.
The Tavern
The tavern starts with both players on a long table. Various plates, candles, pints and other objects scatter the table. These objects can be kicked and thrown at the enemy to inflict light but noticeable damage.
https://youtu.be/raCv-zuQD8g Three large hanging chandeliers swing when hit and can even fall onto your enemies if you hit them hard enough! This map has the largest number of props of any map.
The Henge
The second Arena is called the Henge! The Henge is built mostly out of stones. These stones can be pushed around by the player and are very heavy so be careful not to get pinned.
The Great Wall
Then there's "The Great Wall''. The Great Wall features the two players fighting along the crenellations of a Great Wall. Two watchtowers extend from either end that can be mounted. However, the most exciting feature of The Great Wall are the two ballistas planted on each tower, and one placed in between the two players at the beginning. The ballistas can be aimed by pushing and then fired by pushing down on either of the large buttons placed on either side of its frame.
https://youtu.be/SZT6bf5_gwA When pressed the ballista will shoot a bolt that will tear through any player in its way. (Warning: Prone to misfiring).
The Throne Room
Last but not least, "The Throne Room''. The throne room consists of a throne placed on the top of a pyramid of steps. The players begin on either side of the throne and battle over its ownership. A large destructible chandelier hangs above the throne but unlike its tavern counterpart, this chandelier is much heavier and includes dangling sharp crystals that can cut. (It's also a lot fancier).
BLOOD
I have also added YouTube / Family friendly blood colours to the game which can be changed in settings UI. A large array of colours can be chosen including
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