[discord.com]Hello everyone!

Welcome to this month’s Chaos Islands Dev Report! Over the past few weeks, we’ve been hard at work improving the game, refining its systems, and introducing new content. Here’s what we’ve been up to!


Progression is a core aspect of Chaos Islands, and we’ve made significant strides in developing its mechanics.

• The node generation algorithm is now complete! This was a crucial step in designing the game’s progression system, allowing us to create a dynamic and engaging experience for players.
  
• With the algorithm in place, we’ve started working on player movement mechanics, different node types, and interaction mechanics to bring the system to life and showcase them on incoming playtests.
  
• Additionally, we are constantly working on improving the visuals, ensuring they fit seamlessly into the evolving gameplay experience.

Improving player experience is always a priority, and we’ve made a few key adjustments:

• Card Descriptions - We’ve enhanced card descriptions by adding icons and refining the design to make their effects clearer.
  
• Season UI - While season effects were already present in the buffs section, playtesters often overlooked them. To address this, we’ve introduced a new UI element near the season clock, ensuring players can easily see the current season’s impact.
  
• We’ve also fixed several bugs discovered during recent playtests, leading to a smoother gameplay experience.

Combat is getting more intense with the addition of several new enemy types, each bringing unique mechanics to challenge players:

• Shaman – Places demonic wards around the map to boost other demons.
  
• Infested – Spawns an Imp upon death.
  
• Imp – A smaller, more agile version of the Minion demon.
  
• Summoner – Continuously spawns Imps around itself.
  
• Lich – Has the ability to revive fallen demons, making battles even more unpredictable.
  
• Bomber – Explodes upon death, dealing damage to surrounding tiles.

We are also working on additional demon types, which we hope to reveal in the near future!


To counter these new threats, we’ve introduced powerful defensive structures to aid players in battle:

• Ice Tower – Freezes enemies for a few turns.
  
• Fire Tower – Sets enemies and surrounding tiles on fire.

These defenses come with a fun interaction mechanic: fire cancels ice and vice versa. Additionally, the Fire Tower won’t be as effective during rain or snowstorms, adding another layer of strategy to the game!


As development continues, we’re focused on refining progression, introducing more engaging enemies, and improving gameplay balance. We can’t wait to share more with you in our next updates!

Thank you for your continued support and feedback—it truly helps us shape Chaos Islands into the best game it can be.

Welcome to this month's development report! In this update, we’re excited to share details about the game loop and explore the mechanics you’ll encounter during gameplay. From resource management and shrine energy to chaos buildup and demon invasions, we’ll provide an in-depth look at how each system contributes to the overall gameplay experience.

The building stage is a key part of the game where you focus on constructing your settlement, strengthening your economy, supporting shrine energy, and preparing to face enemies by setting up defenses.

Your economy plays a vital role in securing victory. You'll need to gather resources to sustain shrine energy, generate currency, and earn combat points to purchase new buildings and combat cards.

While gathering and spending resources, it's crucial to maintain a balanced distribution. If one resource becomes overly abundant or another starts running out, the balance will gradually shift—from green to yellow, and eventually to the red zone. The worse the zone, the more debuffs and negative effects you'll encounter.

Therefore, it’s not just about collecting resources but also about maintaining a stable balance among them.

The shrine is the heart of your settlement. Located at the center of the map, losing the shrine means losing the game. Additionally, the shrine relies on energy, which must be sustained by sacrificing harvested resources. If the shrine runs out of energy, the game is over.

The main challenge lies in resource management. You'll need to carefully decide which resources to sacrifice to keep the shrine energized while maintaining balance across all resources and adapting to its needs during the building stage.

Among all the resources, there is the chaos bar. The chaos bar gradually fills based on the buildings you construct, the choices you make in dialogues, and most importantly, the resource balance zone you maintain.

Once enough chaos has accumulated, you’ll have the option to trigger a demon invasion or delay it until you’re better prepared. However, if chaos reaches 100%, the demons will invade your realm automatically.

You’ll need to survive the waves of enemies or complete the story quest to emerge victorious.

When a wave begins, demons will spawn from portals, and your survival will depend on how well-prepared your defenses are.

There are various tools and strategies to fend off enemies. You can focus on building defensive structures like catapults, towers, or ballistas, or you can develop strategies around collecting combat points to purchase powerful cards like "Meteor Strike," "Magic Shield," or "Wrath of the Skies."

After defeating a wave, the map will expand, unlocking new areas that may contain additional resources or quest-related items. The chaos bar will reset, and the building stage will resume, allowing you to prepare for the next wave of challenges.