0.8.2b Update Released

Patch Notes:
- Class Talents
- Achievements
- Live Event Trophies
- Updated Mage Artwork
- Bug fixes

Note:  There was a discussion a few days ago about whether or to make all talents available to all classes. We decided to keep talents as class specific because we want the classes to feel as unique as possible. Also, by making the talents available to all classes, it limits the kind of talents we can make because we'd have to consider every class for every talent.

Shield Items

Hi guys! Here's an update on some of the shield items we've been working on.  Still some possible texture adjustments to be made, but were happy how they turned out so far. 

Introducing Talents

In our next patch we are also introducing a new features called Talents. Talents are passive abilities that give you persistent bonuses during battles. Here are a preview of the initial talents going into the game:

EDIT: These talents are meant to be class specific, but we are currently discussing the idea of making them all available to any class.

Art of War

+20% damage on all attacks against your opponent's defence. (Paladin)

Zealot

+5% of your current defence points is added as damage to all attacks. (Paladin)

Ruthlessness

+5% chance of landing a critical hit on all attacks. (Berserker)

Weapon Master

+10% damage dealt on all attacks. (Berserker)

 Elementalist

 +10% mana received when matching a mana cube. (Mage)

Glass Cannon

+15% damage on all attacks and on all damage received. (Mage)

Live Event Trophies

In our next patch, we are rolling out the trophies feature. If you rank high enough in a live event, you will be awarded with an in-game trophy. Check out the Silver cup below:

Hero Forge - Changing privacy settings to make full use of Google games

Here is a little tutorial of how to make sure you can play with your G+ friends on Hero Forge.

0.8.1b Update Released

Patch Notes:
- Google Play Games support
- Remote friend match invites
- Defence cap lowered to 2000
- Paladin and Berserker Skill balancing
- Leaderboard UI improvements
- Multiple battle camera angles
- Berserker art update
- Bug fixes

Skill changes

Conversion

Requires Water Mana instead of Earth

Holy Strike

Requires Earth Mana instead of Water

Berserker Rage

User self-inflicts 100 damage instead of 200

Invincible Rage

User self-inflicts 100 damage instead of 200

Mighty Strike

Deals 800 damage instead of 750

Much Needed Character Texture and Mesh Updates

This is still a work in progress and will be implemented slowwwwwly

Multiple Battle Cameras

We're going to be experimenting with multiple camera angles for the battle sequences in our next patch. Here are some screenshots showing how the new angles look.

0.8b Update Released

Patch Notes:
- Conversion now generates defence during battle
- Live match indicator
- Improved matchmaking
- Improved battle notifications
- Improved AI
... and more :)

Skill changes

Conversion

Defence cubes are no longer generated during puzzle play. Instead, 600 defence is now generated during battle.

the MonStars!

Interview on Android Dissected

Find out more about the development of Hero Forge on this interview from Android Dissected. Thanks Drew Sanders for this write up.