Since the 1.0 launch in March, Outerdawn has been working hard to further improve its cute and chaotic goblin tribe simulator, Goblins of Elderstone, with helpful feedback from the loyal community. The new Scenarios update is a gameplay modification feature that includes four pre-set game modes with its own rules and limitations, including game setup options, mechanics, and parameters. In addition to the game settings, Scenarios also have a set goal, or win condition, for the player to aim for.
Scenarios will provide players with a fresh gameplay experience each time they start a new game. Challenges from different objectives, environments, and situations will ensure playing the same way in another game will feel different – for better or worse.
“We’re really excited about this update – it adds a lot of variety to the game and allows for a more focused and goal-oriented playthrough, which is something the community has requested in the past. We hope everyone will enjoy this new feature and come back regularly as we will add more scenarios with future updates.” – Gustav, Creative Director.
Check out the Goblins of Elderstone Dev Diary 12 Scenarios Trailer:
During the initial game setup, players now have four options in the menu: Pantheon, Story, Random, and Scenarios. The new Scenarios option offers players a choice between unique Scenarios, each with its own set of win conditions. This system also caters to those who prefer to jump into a game rather than spend time manually customizing options. Just choose a Scenario and enter the game!
Each Scenario comes with all game conditions pre-selected, including Alignment, Path, Magic, Enemy, and unique challenges. Information about the Scenarios is visible before selection, so players know what type of chaos they’re getting themselves into. The Scenarios also come with an achievement upon initial completion. Once all win conditions are met, players can continue playing the game.
Scenario Overview:
- Gob the Builder – In this builder-friendly scenario, Restrictive Traits are disabled, and building costs are halved. The difficulty is easy, and your objective is to get to 10,000 gold.
- No Diplomacy Allowed – Try to make it to Year 100 by defending against the ever-increasing Warband Invasions constantly attacking you. Diplomacy actions have been reduced to have minimal effect. Good luck!
- The Last Ice Age – The climate threatens to exterminate Goblins from Elderstone. Make it to Year 50 through the harsh winters that last 7 years, while the other seasons last only 1 year. No undead will attack during winter, so it’s all about surviving the cold and somehow managing to keep your goblins fed through the long winters.
- Eternal Night – Only for the most hardcore Goblin leaders! In this scenario, there is only Night, and every year you will be attacked by undead. Can you survive 30 years?
With both the “Game Setup” and “Scenarios” updates out of the way, the developer is tackling the next item on the update roadmap: “Rule the Chaos”! Players will be able to manage goblin stat bars and behaviors better, so they can have more control over their gameplay experience. Check out the roadmap image below to see what is yet to come!
Goblins of Elderstone brings a unique and chaotic twist to the city-building genre – a Goblin Tribe Simulator! Are you ready to embrace the chaos of goblin life? As the leader of a goblin tribe, it’s up to you to build, manage, and defend your village against all odds and even the goblins themselves. See to their growing needs to keep them from rioting. Make sure the pantheon of gods is appeased and navigate the politics with the other races to succeed.
Gameplay Features:
- Free-form City Building – Goblins don’t much like orderly straight lines, so there’s absolutely no way they’ll use a grid when building. They are rebellious but creative. As a result, buildings go up wherever desired, but neat little pathways and bridges will always be built alongside them to ensure they’re properly connected.
- Large Resource and Crafting Tree – With over 30 different resources that can be gathered, crafted, traded, or stolen, your goblins will always have plenty of work to do. It’s worthwhile to invest in a few Enforcers to ensure they keep at it!
- Tribe, World, and Divine Politics – Use a combination of fast-talking, gift-giving, violence, and just the right amount of threats to keep your tribe in line. Failure to do so will likely result in a fair amount of murder and potentially the destruction of your entire village. However, diplomacy doesn’t stop there. Other races, and even the gods, can be convinced to do your bidding.
- Scout, Raid, Trade, and Pilgrimage – Goblins aren’t really the patient, caring type. That’s why they’re better at setting fire to farms than actually growing anything. As your tribe grows, you will need to send War, Trade, or Faith parties to explore surrounding areas in search of wealth and glory. How you deal with what you find is up to you. Will you Raid and Pillage the region, Trade with other cities, or send Faith Treks out to holy sites to gain favor with your Gods? Whether you choose to trade in violence, commerce, religion, or a combination thereof, the world will be shaped by your actions in some way or another.
- Story Moments – Elderstone is never a dull place. There are many unique tales to unravel in this twisted land. You will be asked to make difficult choices throughout your reign that will either help or hinder your progress. Deal with traveling strangers, evil overlords, cunning dragons, and even benevolent gods. With the writing talents of Edwin McRae backing the project (writer for Path of Exile, Bloodgate, and other amazing games), you know you’re in for quite the ride.
- Defend Your Tribe – Danger lurks around every corner. Defend your tribe from roaming monsters, pesky adventurers, and enemy raiding parties by placing Watch Towers and Guard Towers to keep an eye out and handle the threat. If things go terribly wrong, enable “Defend” mode to alert your entire tribe of the danger! Workers and children will hide while your fighters handle the problem. Do a good enough job, and you can even retaliate with your own raiding parties!
- Friends and Foes – You share this land with a multitude of other races. Determined humans, arrogant elves, greedy dwarves, and furious orcs are all out there somewhere. Use the diplomacy features wisely. Make allies or enemies of these factions to your best advantage as you explore the world and navigate the politics between war, trade, and alliances. Also, be on the lookout for famous Adventurers and Heroes to hire from your Tavern!
Goblins of Elderstone is currently available for PC via Steam for $19.99 USD – a 20% discount as part of the Autumn Sale! Keep an eye on the official website, X / Twitter, and Facebook for more information and updates.
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