Hey everyone! In most stories, heroes are rarely after riches and glory, it’s rather up adventurers’ alley. But who said you can't be both... Let’s be real - [b]who doesn’t love a little bling[/b]? In Janosik 2, the heroes can certainly put the gold they find to good use. The world of Janosik 2 is filled with golden coins, hefty treasures, and precious gemstones waiting to be collected. These, however, are not just a collector’s delight. During your adventure, you will encounter characters who possess powerful items and are happy to trade them if your coin pouch jingles loud enough. [h3][b]Riches beyond compare[/b][/h3] When exploring the picturesque highlands, grim dungeons, twisted corridors, and even underwater, you will often stumble upon shiny treasure. Each collectible adds a certain amount of gold to your pouch upon pickup. Here’s a rundown of how much they are worth: [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/dd773d85951a3c5a57c9d99f72b659204547b48c.png[/img] [b]Coin[/b]: 1 gold [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/c6d2d8b18df594647d7679593a534359d01c97d5.png[/img] [b]Emerald[/b]: 10 gold [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/ce9cd19b54577cbee5ad6ea47b871c7285ebdfa5.png[/img] [b]Ruby[/b]: 12 gold [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/49789e4b78c2a5dff4152e5bd41e5b806d2d8927.png[/img] [b]Pink Gemstone[/b]: 14 gold [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/d79f5058e009bdc78e1adeda6b20be8b7f21ea97.png[/img] [b]Topaz[/b]: 15 gold [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/a0874a94ee657fa6c3aec587f91ce3d5f8e0fd36.png[/img] [b]Diamond[/b]: 18 gold [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/8f0b4114a497146464afc26ef36d8eaa1de7eaa8.png[/img] [b]Ring[/b]: 20 gold [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/792c4c3b1d187a163cfc1b6f06999d4bfaf2fc87.png[/img] [b]Pearl[/b]: 25 gold [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/947a0046d155bc67bb41ea293a104b0cff347124.png[/img] [b]Bag of Gold[/b]: 35 gold [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/70a99d3aa1c4bfdc0b7f2488c22d546031e07b94.png[/img] [b]Chest (Wooden)[/b]: 50 gold [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/9d9977767c3a0e41bed79d01d680a820000f5b5c.png[/img] [b]Chest (Golden)[/b]: 100 gold [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/15fbdc83e7f137caca2de12a27eb22975d4cdb63.png[/img] [b]Pot of Gold[/b]: 150 gold [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/3e8443d287a4cd4cfa2c9d00e4aa6f6947e1592b.png[/img] [b]Crown[/b]: 500 gold The rarer the treasure, the more it’s worth. But the real worth of the gold is defined by the items you can buy with it. [h3][b]A journey worth every coin[/b][/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/2c946881121e012477b93b908547deb77bdeda16.jpg[/img] You will encounter various characters on your journey. Some of them inhabit a nearby village you can visit, while others can be encountered around the levels. There is a clear distinction between them. The characters you meet outside of the village will offer you items necessary to progress further. Some of them include:[list] [*] [b]Double Jump Boots [*] Shepherd’s Axe [*] Repeater Beater [*] Rock Climbing Boots [*] Electro Shock[/b][/list]Items acquired from the encountered characters will be crucial, as they enable you to overcome certain obstacles or reach otherwise inaccessible places. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/c97dbea39337a7a723ff41b55cbc02f441fb0834.gif[/img] You will also be able to purchase items in the village - they are not required to progress in the story, but it doesn’t mean they are any less useful. Everyone in the village has heard the tales of brave Janosik, and his fearless companions, and wants to help them. The blacksmith is eager to upgrade your weapons, the inventor will be able to increase the size of your ammo pouch, while villagers are willing to sell a variety of items (for a fair price, of course), such as: [list] [*] [b]Map of the Village [*] Ring of Dexterity [*] Golden Compass [*] Eel Ring [*] Harpoon [*] Potions[/b][/list][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40648059/d047129cc6c599653e0fb8547086864f4d7d18ce.jpg[/img] You might also be interested in obtaining Treasure Maps, which indicate how many treasures are left on the level, and where to find them. Those are just a few examples, and the rest will be up to you to discover. While working on Janosik 2, one of our goals was to make the exploration rewarding, and inviting. If we were to give out a single piece of advice, it would be to check every nook and cranny, as it may hold a treasure hoard. As you gather gold, think of it not just as a currency, or a collectible required for an achievement, but rather as a tool to overcome challenges, and welcome new possibilities. You will be able to start your journey in Janosik 2 soon, and when you do, remember to keep your eyes peeled and your gold pouch filled, as every treasure you find and deal you make, will bring you closer to the glory you seek, and the victories you’ll take. [h3][b]Upcoming Playtest[/b][/h3] Staying on the topic of being able to give Janosik 2 a try soon... [b]Over the next weekend (September 5 - September 9)[/b] we will be playtesting Janosik 2, along with another upcoming retro title - Undead West a western-themed bullet hell roguelite, in which you’re on a quest for vengeance against the mysterious Man in Red. Check it out on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2527880/Undead_West/ [h3]If you'd like to participate in the playtest, join our [url=https://discord.com/invite/Nx6CmMNgrj]Discord server[/url], and check out the Playtest Club channel! [/h3]