I'll see about doing an additional beta release to include some more side content I planned, most notably that.
As for "Inside the Shard", plans changed a little bit, and that area is now going to appear in a different part of the game than I first envisioned it. That's coming soon (hopefully)!
Readers with good memory know that I had previously talked about including additional side content in this demo, particularly the Frostmint Mansion and Inside the Shard. For the former, I really just ran out of time/steam to get it done, and have plenty of important bug fixes that need to go out.
The entrance to the Grandstone Quarry, and the Quarry Foreman standing just outside. Inside is where you'll find the new content...
Beta v0.4.2 has been officially released! This includes the new Grandstone Quarry side-area and quest, new creatures/moves/and equipment, and an update to some existing sidequests that were works in progress!
Find the announcement here: 123outerme.itch.io/shards-of-gr...
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An aside to my important note... I didn't know about this flaw in Godot's save resources until about a year into development, and I had already architected the entire save/load system around that format... For future projects I will be using proprietary/JSON save formats for sure.
An important note, due to Godot's ability to save and execute code using their native save format, be VERY CAREFUL if you would download a save file off the Internet. I otherwise don't mind if anyone wants to use this to save scum or edit their saves or whatever. Do so at your own risk, but go nuts!
The Load Game menu, where new "Export" and "Import" buttons are now placed to facilitate backing up saves.
One of the features I have been waiting to implement, backing up saves! Getting ready to release Beta v0.4.2. I just need to test a few last things and then I'm ready to release! It could come as soon as today, I'll make another post about it when it drops.
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It's been a long time since I've done one of these! This is the Stagmite, a stone-skin deer that lives in the Grandstone Quarry. Its strengths lie in its ability to take hits and resist status, while putting out decent damage!
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A beam of light streams in from the quarry entrance. The reddish standstone floor is covered in sand that blew in from the entrance.
The Grandstone Quarry! This side area is coming soon, along with more side-quest content, bug fixes, and new creatures, moves and equipment!
Look forward to seeing more sneak peaks of this area and other new content coming soon!
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Among these areas are:
- The Grandstone Quarry, a marble mine that has been referenced several times already.
- "Inside the Shard", a mystical location where you will Fully Attune your minions.
- Frostmint Mansion, an mansion obviously hiding eerie secrets behind its front doors...
After the release of v0.4.1, I took a long break to recharge my creativity.
I'm starting to flesh out a few side areas which were lacking. I aim to release these with the next v0.4.X patch release (assuming I don't find any game-breaking bugs I need to emergency patch)!
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I'm developing a turn-based RPG passion project called Shards of Grandeur. Summon minions to aid you in battle as you fight over the magical Radiant Cave!
Try the demo here! 123outerme.itch.io/shards-of-gr...
Releasing for FREE, aiming around Q2 2026!
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v0.4.1 has been released, addressing some pretty important bug fixes, and adding some nice QoL features!
Find the announcement post here: 123outerme.itch.io/shards-of-gr...
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If you're interested about some of the additions & changes since the last demo, check out my devlog posted on itch! 123outerme.itch.io/shards-of-gr...
Shards of Grandeur v0.4.0 is now released! Resume the trek to reach Giant Steppes, the mountain home of the Warlocks. Their invite will prove most worthwhile, if you can fend off the cold and the wildlife...
Try the beta now! 123outerme.itch.io/shards-of-gr...
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A mysterious glowing green shape sits in the snowy tundra...
Tomorrow marks the day of the v0.4.0 release! I have been hard at work with the Quiet Tundra (and nearby areas), and want to share this little teaser of a new mechanic:
This glowing green shape sits between two hills in the snowy Quiet Tundra. What bonuses does it grant?
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It involved one of the game's core battle mechanics, Surge Moves, which I thought I had implemented way earlier, but after double checking it turns out it was only a year and 5 months ago. So it was only that long that the bug had been present
I had this kind of problem recently (the method to calculate eligible targets was OK, but the GUI script to do so wasn't properly resetting) for 3 years, and it was just caught thanks to a dedicated player who I had tested my latest version. Imagine the trouble I could've saved with automatic tests
Development of Beta v0.4.0 is coming to a close! Demonstrating one of the new creatures, the Ice Hound, who will take a frozen bite out of the competition!
Look forward to the release next Friday, Aug 15th!
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"Don't let good ideas go to waste" is what I say. When I come up with a mechanic that would make my game better, it goes in, no matter how much it adds to my development schedule. But, I go in accepting how much time it'll add on.
A new leg of your journey awaits, with the Quiet Tundra ahead of you, and a Warlock beckoning you to his city...
New creatures to fight and collect! New moves, items, and quests await!
Shards of Grandeur v0.4.0 Beta coming soon... Stay tuned!
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A map of Shards of Grandeur, mostly unexplored and covered by clouds.
Working on the Map UI. You're currently able to drop a pin on areas like the city of Grandstone, or on the location of your next goal for a specific Quest. As you explore the world, more clouds will disappear off the map!
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The terrifying Lithosaurus is a living fossil that crushes its enemies with its strong, rocky jaws! It taps into the law of the jungle in order to move faster and crush its prey. With its Earth Physical attacks, it makes the ground shake beneath its feet!
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The Blob is a gelatinous creature that is animated by Magic. It uses Water Magic to bolster defenses, Reflect incoming damage, and dish out splash damage!
It moves like molasses, but it absorbs lots of attacks.
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The Storm Swarm is a host of lightning bugs that use its connection to Affinity and Lightning to enhance the speed of allies and afflict Jolt on opponents.
They may be easy to swat, but that's only if you can reach them before they defeat you!
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The Mystic Fox employs elemental magic to target enemies' weaknesses and apply varied additional effects! With high Magic Attack, many spells, including Fire, Lightning, or Water spells, are no trouble at all for the mage's best friend.
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If you choose to summon the Tree-Bear as your minion in battle, it'll protect you by Intercepting damage from attacks, heal your wounds with Affinity power, and cure your status effects!
It has a high amount of HP and Resistance, so it can take a lot of damage!
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