Development Update #9 - Blow the War Horn!

King of the Dwarves: Underground City Builder

Build an epic kingdom inside a mountain in this underground city builder. Mine and build in a vast procedurally generated 3D world. Gather resources, research technology, train warriors and engineers, forge weapons, fight monsters and manage hundreds of units. Become the King of the Dwarves!

[h2]Greetings, Dwarven Lords![/h2] Dwarves are known for their craftsmanship, endurance, and strong will. Some are even willing to call them stubborn. But the truth is - it's just a fierce passion that is driving the dwarves to reach their goals, whatever they are. Still, there are limits to what can be achieved when the times get tough. To surpass those limits, the dwarves have invented the [b]War Horns[/b]. [h2]"Blow the War Horn!"[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34087519/27779e9fe4bb4e560daa422ee7ea2b56e3e57789.png[/img] To unlock the War Horn for your settlement, a corresponding [url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/792610/view/4602203277999665173?l=english]Research[/url] has to be discovered first. Afterward, you can build a War Horn the same way you place all other structures. This specific creation unlocks a new settlement-wide action that can be cast for all the dwarves under your command. "Blow the War Horn!" has a long cooldown, but allows you to increase the effectiveness of all your units. At its core, the "Blow the Horn!" functionality will prevent your Dwarves from having to rest for a set amount of time. Normally, the dwarves spend around 30% of their time resting, so this action provides a substantial difference. On top of it, we are also exploring the following bonuses: [list] [*] Workers get a temporary bonus to their work speed. [*] Warriors receive a temporary strength bonus, making them significantly better in battle. [*] Warriors receive a temporary range bonus, becoming better at spotting nearby danger in the settlement. [/list] While those additional bonuses are unconfirmed, we are looking into what is going to work best. If you have any ideas regarding how this mechanic should work in your opinion, please share them in the comments! [h2]War Horn usage examples[/h2] You can expect to use the War Horn in the following situations: [list] [*] Your Dwarves are starving and you need to significantly increase the amounts of Food and Beverages in your Settlement, [*] You have been attacked by a huge wave of enemies and you need this additional boost to win the battle, [*] Everything is under control, but you want to increase the efficiency of your Units to ensure that everything is going according to the plan. [/list] Mind you, the excessive usage of the War Horn might result in a negative Mood among your Dwarves. Use this action wisely and ensure that your Citizens are satisfied with their living conditions. Dwarves are loyal, but their true respect still has to be earned. Best regards, King of the Dwarves Team