Javelin 1.3

[javelinrl]

Javelin is a free open-source single-player role-playing game written in  Java that uses d20 as the rule system – also found in Dungeons and Dragons (versions 3.0 and 3.5) and its successor Pathfinder

Screenshot https://javelinrl.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/overworld2.png

1.3 release features

* 6 independent, opposing factions to play against at every game!
* City-building, automatic or manual!
* Equippable artifacts!
* 6 new location types to explore on the world map!
* 2 new unique locations: mercenary guild and artificer!
* Skill system, featuring 13 different skills!
* New units can now be acquired by spending XP
* The world map now has to be explored
* Dungeon redesign, featuring traps
* 137 monsters
* 28 items, 33 artifacts
* 53 upgrades, 25 spells, 13 skills

More information on release 1.3 here https://javelinrl.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/javelin-1-3/

Game features for those new to Javelin

     True artificial intelligence with easily customizeable thinking time!
    Uses a d20 (D&D) variant rule system, balancing classic hack-and-slash with a more dynamic turn sequence!
    A dynamic game world with locations to explore and 6 independent computer factions!
    Party-based gameplay - control one or more squads, not just a single hero!
    You choose how to level up your team!
    In-game help! Either by pressing h or function keys (F1, F2, F3...)! for the game guides.

More information about the game here https://javelinrl.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/hello-world/

Happy gaming

[getter77]

That's....a pretty massive set of gains and change---well done keeping the road of 1.X apparently rather unpredictable and potent in progress.   

[javelinrl]

What can I say?  The game needed some more long-term goals and I was playing a few classics like Master of Magic and the early Might and Magic series for inspiration so I could bring some of that outstanding retro vibe into the mix! I hope it turned out to be alright, let me know how you like it!

If you want a more in-depth "behind the scenes" of the strategic changes check out the main page, I put a few paragraphs on that there!

[javelinrl]

Quick update: just uploaded a second bug-fix release for the 1.3 version. If anyone is playing I suggest updating the game because of a few bugs that could spoil your progress https://javelinrl.wordpress.com/2016/05/06/javelin-1-5/

I'm afraid you'll have to start a new game though for 1.5  though