ExpandCiv

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• v1.0.0.20
  May 06, 2020 by 1StepCloser

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  #Strategy, #rts, #town, #city, #builder, #citizen, #village, #explore, #adventure, #survival, #civilization, #Civ, #civbuilder, #expand, #expandciv, #survive, #build, #building, #upgrade, #manage, #management, #simulate, #sim, #simulator, #expansion, #strategize, #indie

  Discord Twitter Youtube Itch.io's app for auto-updates v1.0.0.20 The highlights of this update include: 1) new mechanic for adding food from your inventory to nutrient storing structures, 2) disc... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.19
  April 30, 2020 by 1StepCloser

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  #Strategy, #rts, #town, #city, #builder, #citizen, #village, #explore, #adventure, #survival, #civilization, #Civ, #civbuilder, #expand, #expandciv, #survive, #build, #building, #upgrade, #manage, #management, #simulate, #sim, #simulator, #expansion, #strategize, #Indie

  Discord Twitter Youtube Itch.io's app for auto-updates v1.0.0.19 The highlight of this update is the addition of a priority system to help players manage their civilization. Prioritizing the tasks... Continue reading
• v.1.0.0.18
  April 18, 2020 by 1StepCloser

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  #Strategy, #rts, #town, #city, #builder, #citizen, #village, #explore, #adventure, #survival, #civilization, #Civ, #civbuilder, #expand, #expandciv, #survive, #build, #building, #upgrade, #manage, #management, #simulate, #sim, #simulator, #expansion, #strategize, #indie.

  Discord Twitter Youtube Itch.io's app for auto-updates v1.0.0.18 The highlights of this update consist of adding an achievement system that is global across all game files. The goal of this change was... Continue reading
• v.1.0.0.17
  April 13, 2020 by 1StepCloser

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  #Expand, #ExpandCiv, #Civ, #Civiization, #Civ Builder, #City, #Town, #Builder, #building, #Strategy, #rts, #town, #city, #builder, #citizen, #village, #explore, #adventure, #survival, #civilization, #civbuilder, #expand, #expandciv, #survive, #build, #upgrade, #manage, #management, #simulate, #sim, #simulator, #expansion, #strategize, #Indie

  Discord Twitter Youtube Itch.io's app for auto-updates v1.0.0.17 The highlights of this update consist of total replacement of the tutorial system for a “tips” system. The goal of this change was... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.16
  April 03, 2020 by 1StepCloser

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  #Expand, #ExpandCiv, #Civ, #Civilization, #Build, #Builder, #Civ Builder, #City, #Town, #Strategy, #RTS, #Sim, #manage, #management, #Indie, #empire, #age of empires, #City Builder, #Citizen, #Blueprint, #survive, #survival

  ExpandCiv (In Development) Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/qd4Y7w6 Download Itch.io's app to auto-update the game when new versions are released: https://itch.io/app v1.0.0.16 Added auto-save... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.15
  March 25, 2020 by 1StepCloser

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  #City, #citizen, #ExpandCiv, #Civ Builder, #Builder, #building, #RTS, #Strategy, #Sim, #manage, #management, #Town, #Civiization

  ExpandCiv (In Development) Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/qd4Y7w6 Download Itch.io's app to auto-update the game when new versions are released: https://itch.io/app v1.0.0.15 Improved positio... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.14
  March 16, 2020 by 1StepCloser

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  #ExpandCiv, #Civ, #Civi, #City, #City Builder, #Citizen, #Build, #Builder, #building, #Civiization, #Civ Builder, #Town, #management, #manage, #Sim, #simulation, #simulator, #RTS, #Strategy

  ExpandCiv (In Development) Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/qd4Y7w6 Download Itch.io's app to auto-update the game when new versions are released: https://itch.io/app v1.0.0.14 Re-added auto-sa... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.13
  March 09, 2020 by 1StepCloser

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  #Build, #Civ Builder, #City Builder, #Civilization, #ExpandCiv, #Expand, #City, #Civ, #Strategy, #RTS, #town, #Farmer, #Sim, #manage, #management, #society

  ExpandCiv (In Development) ExpandCiv Discord: https://discord.gg/qd4Y7w6 Download Itch.io's app to auto-update the game when new versions are released: https://itch.io/app v1.0.0.13 Changed timesca... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.12
  March 01, 2020 by 1StepCloser

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  #Civ, #Civilization, #City, #City Builder, #Town, #Farmer, #Animal, #Build, #Builder, #building, #Civ Builder, #age of empires, #manage, #management, #Citizen, #RPG, #RTS, #Strategy

  ExpandCiv (In Development) ExpandCiv Discord: https://discord.gg/qd4Y7w6 Download Itch.io's app to auto-update the game when new versions are released: https://itch.io/app v1.0.0.12 Updated the itc... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.11
  February 25, 2020 by 1StepCloser

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  #Civ, #civilization, #City, #Citizen, #Collect, #City Builder, #Town, #RTS, #Strategy, #Quest, #Land, #Build, #Builder, #Civ Builder, #Expand, #ExpandCiv, #Sim, #RPG

  ExpandCiv (In Development) ExpandCiv Discord: https://discord.gg/qd4Y7w6 Download Itch.io's app to auto-update the game when new versions are released: https://itch.io/app v1.0.0.11 Added the Hills... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.10
  February 22, 2020 by 1StepCloser

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  #expand, #Civ, #ExpandCiv, #Builder, #Build, #building, #Town, #Strategy, #RTS, #simulation, #RPG, #City, #Civilization, #Citizen, #City Builder

  ExpandCiv (In Development) ExpandCiv Discord: https://discord.gg/qd4Y7w6 Download Itch.io's app to auto-update the game when new versions are released: https://itch.io/app v1.0.0.10 Items deposited... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.9
  February 13, 2020 by 1StepCloser

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  #civ, #civilization, #strategy, #builder, #town, #city, #society, #citizen, #age, #of, #empire, #RTS

  ExpandCiv (In Development) ExpandCiv Discord: https://discord.gg/qd4Y7w6 Download Itch.io's app to auto-update the game when new versions are released: https://itch.io/app v1.0.0.9 · Added i... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.8
  January 31, 2020 by 1StepCloser

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  #ExpandCiv, #City, #Builder, #Strategy, #RTS, #Civilization, #Civ, #manage

  ExpandCiv (In Development) ExpandCiv Discord: https://discord.gg/qd4Y7w6 Download Itch.io's app to auto-update the game when new versions are released: https://itch.io/app v1.0.0.8 Added in merchan... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.7
  December 15, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #expandciv, #fromdust, #civ, #builder, #strategy, #rts, #city, #town, #age of empires, #riftworld, #simulation, #simulator

  ExpandCiv (In Development) Our Discord: https://discord.gg/qd4Y7w6 Download Itch.io's app to auto-update the game when new versions are released: https://itch.io/app V1.0.0.7 Added in more vertical... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.6
  November 16, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #City Builder, #Cuty Builder, #Civiization, #Sim, #Strategy, #Civ Builder, #Town, #rts, #management, #manage

  ExpandCiv (In Development) Our Discord: https://discord.gg/qd4Y7w6 Download Itch.io's app to auto-update the game when new versions are released: https://itch.io/app V1.0.0.6 Lowered enemy strength... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.5
  November 12, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #builder, #civ, #strategy, #rts, #city, #civilization

  ExpandCiv (In Development) Discord: https://discord.gg/qd4Y7w6 Download Itch.io's app to auto-update the game when new versions are released: https://itch.io/app V1.0.0.5 Specific blueprints can n... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.4
  November 09, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #expandciv, #fromdust, #civ, #builder, #civilization, #strategy, #fishing, #city, #rts

  ExpandCiv (In Development) Discord: https://discord.gg/qd4Y7w6 Download Itch.io's app to auto-update the game when new versions are released: https://itch.io/app V1.0.0.4 Improved starting resour... Continue reading
• v1.0.0.3
  October 16, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #ExpandCiv, #City, #Builder, #Build, #Town, #Civ, #Civiization, #Quest, #Zoom, #Discovery, #Demolition, #DayNight

  1) A total of about 10 quests have been added that extend out to tasks such as setting villagers to specific professions, sending scouts on missions, forging gear to that has a specific level, etc. 2... Continue reading
• Short Sword Added + Scout Profession Rework
  October 14, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #ExpandCiv, #Scout, #Short Sword, #Soldier

  1) The short sword has been added which is the first of the soldier specific weapons. 2) The scout profession has been reworked. Scouts now collect orbs from the town center which are needed to start... Continue reading
• Added First Forge Gear Quest + Improved Drag + Version On Main Menu + Quest Markers
  October 13, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #ExpandCiv, #Civilization, #Builder, #City, #Town, #World, #Quest, #Version, #Drag, #Marker

  1) The first forge gear quest has been added. Make note that at this moment you will need to unlock the torch on the blueprint page or if one of your villagers finds one and deposits it at the Town Ce... Continue reading
• Added 3 Tier Level Quests + Reduced Water Well Size + Upgrade Interface Change
  October 12, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #From Dust, #Civilization, #City, #Civ, #ExpandCiv, #Quest, #Tier, #Level, #Strategy, #RTS

  1) 3 New quests have been added. They are comprised of upgrading the tier level of structures. 2) The water well appeared much bigger than some of the other structures, thus I have reduced it's size... Continue reading
• Added 7 New Quests
  October 11, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #From Dust, #Civilization, #City, #Builder, #Quests

  1) 7 quests have been added to From Dust. These quests are focused primarily on newer players and they serve to guide the player towards a proper setup for a prosperous civilization. 2) I plan to add... Continue reading
• Tutorial Update v1.1
  October 08, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #From Dust, #civilization, #city, #builder, #gaming, #indie, #tutorial, #combat, #soldier, #strategy

  1) Added a combat portion to the tutorial to showcase what is to come. 2) Added in more directive zooming so a new player doesn't get too lost in the beginning of the the game... Continue reading
• First Gear Set (Health) + Health Gear Set Can Be Forged In Forge
  September 30, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #From Dust, #City, #Civilization, #Builder, #Gear, #Set, #Health

  1) The first full gear set has been added and can significantly boost the health of a citizen. 2) This gear set can now be forged in the forge. P.S. Use the middle mouse button to summon the full set... Continue reading
• Added First Head/Necklace Gear + Main Menu Update
  September 28, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #From Dust, #Civilization, #City, #Builder, #Gear, #Equipment

  1) Changed the main menu so that the save files stand out a bit more and also added the date that the file was saved. 2) Added the first head and necklace gear to the game and starting to display citi... Continue reading
• Started Development of Citizen Gear Interface + Farmer Movement Bug Fix
  September 26, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #From Dust, #Farmer, #Gear, #Equipment, #Interface

  1) The development of the citizen gear interface has commenced. So far only the primary hand gear can be displayed. I will start adding all other gear after this update. 2) Farmer bug fix, farmers wo... Continue reading
• Inventory Blueprint Hud Page + Cleaned Up Depositing/Collecting Movement
  September 25, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #From Dust, #City Builder, #Movement, #Deposit, #Collect, #Blueprint, #Inventory, #Hud

  1) Added the inventory blueprint page to separate it from the rest of the inventory so that it is easier to find. 2) Cleaned up the movement mechanics for moving to collect an item, and moving to the... Continue reading
• Individual Citizen Inventory + Depositing Bug Fixes + Windows Desktop
  September 24, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #From Dust, #Inventory, #Citizen, #Deposit, #Desktop, #Windows

  1) You are now able to see what a citizen is carrying by looking at their inventory tab page (double click them and then look for the chest icon tab button). 2) There were a few bugs related to citize... Continue reading
• Main Menu Update + Various Profession-Related Bug Fixes
  September 23, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #Profession, #Bug Fix, #From Dust, #Main Menu

  1) Change the look of the main menu, as the dark green was blending in with the background. 2) I went through each of the current 18 professions and made some changes to ensure that they work (in so f... Continue reading

  
• Save/Load Game Added + Menu Button + Double Click For Interface
  September 22, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #Save, #Load, #Menu, #Drag, #Double Click, #From Dust

  1) A Draft of the Save/Load System is now ready for testing. 2) The Menu button can now be clicked to go back to the main menu to load a different journey you are undertaking. 3) With dragging the scr... Continue reading
• New Build Section In Hud + Profession Needed Emoji
  September 20, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #Build, #Interface, #Cuty Builder, #Profession, #Indie, #From Dust

  1) I received feedback on the past hud design from the Harbrus Games Community (Discord). There were were too many items being displayed at once on the build section of the hud page. I slimmed down th... Continue reading
• Mail/Quest System Fixes + Drag Drop Improvements + Locations Section (Discovery Book)
  September 19, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #locations, #location, #mail, #quest, #drag, #drop, #equipment, #citizen

  1) The mail and quest system had a tricky bug to fix, I managed to find and it appears to be working as intended now. 2) The drag and drop of equipment and citizens has been improved, it still needs s... Continue reading
• Rough Draft Of Tutorial Now In-Game.
  September 15, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #tutorial, #guide, #learn, #how to play, #form dust

  1) Foundation of the tutorial has been added to the game. It covers a good deal, however, the game can be pretty expansive, so not everything was covered in this base tutorial. If you would like a lon... Continue reading
• Starting Work On the Tutorial
  September 12, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #tutorial, #progress, #Ifaris, #dialogue

  1) No actual update to the client today, however I'm now in the process of developing a tutorial. The ultimate goal is to transition the dialogue to display at the bottom of the screen alongside a por... Continue reading

  
• Pigs Added to Barn + Animals Added to Discovery Book.
  September 11, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #Pig, #Animal, #Barn, #Discovery, #Book

  1) Pigs have been added to the world of From Dust. You can find them in the barn. 2) The animal section of the discovery book has been added and will operate like the enemy/structure section. Once an... Continue reading
• Home and Wall Mechanics Added To The Game
  September 10, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #home, #wall, #defense, #energy, #recover, #rest, #sleep

  1) The home has been added to the game, allowing for players to recover energy over time while they rest. 2) The wall serves as a relatively inexpensive barrier that can slow your enemies down as they... Continue reading
• Current Items (Collectables) + Structures Added To Discovery Book
  September 09, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #structures, #items, #colelctables, #discovery, #book

  1) Added the foundation for the structures section of the discovery book. Once a structure is built for the first time it will become visible in the discovery book. This will provide you with more inf... Continue reading
• Current Equips + First Set Of Enemies Added To Discovery Book
  September 08, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #discovery, #book, #enemy, #gear, #equip

  1) The current equipment/gear in the game has been added to the discovery book. As a reminder the discovery book, is essentially an encyclopedia of the world in which your civilization resides. Within... Continue reading

  
• Added Activity Log + Improved Scroll To Mechanics
  September 05, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #scroll, #scroll to, #activity, #log, #record

  1) The activity log has been added. Certain events can now be recorded (Character level ups and blueprint discovery) in the activity log (the paper and megaphone button on the left hand side of the ga... Continue reading

  
• Improved Player Data Base (By Profession)
  September 04, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #player, #character, #database, #profession, #search

  1) You can now search for citizens by profession, so it will be easier to track down a profession you might need to complete a task... Continue reading

  
• Blueprints can be opened from the Inventory Interface + Expanded Profession Touchbox
  September 03, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #profession, #touch box, #blueprint, #alchemy, #workshop

  1) When blueprints are made in the alchemy workshop they will be stored in your civilization's inventory. From the inventory, you can open each of the 4 types of blueprints for a chance to unlock a bu... Continue reading

  
• Quests can be received through mail from an NPC + Collect Quests added to quest interface
  September 01, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #quest, #gift, #mail, #collect, #NPC

  1) Throughout your journey of developing a thriving civilization you will form relationships (both good and bad) that will affect your gameplay. Part of the mechanics related to these relationships ar... Continue reading

  
• Quest Interface Added + First Quest + Fame (Currency)
  August 29, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #fame, #quest, #collect, #combat, #general

  The quest interface has been added, quests will be added here throughout the game with valuable rewards upon completion. Currently, they are organized in into 3 quest categories: 1) General: Upgrading... Continue reading

  
• Queen Natalia Added To Discovery Book
  August 27, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #Queen Natalia, #Natalia, #Discovery, #Book, #NPC

  Queen Natalia (Queen Of The Woodlands) has been added to the Discovery Book... Continue reading

  
• Discovery Book Foundation
  August 26, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #Book, #NPC, #King Elrich, #Discovery

  The Foundation for the NPC section for the Discovery Book has been Added. You can check it out by clicking the button with the book icon on the left side of the screen... Continue reading

  
• Post Office (Mail System in the works)
  August 26, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #post Office, #mail, #hud, #day, #time

  1) Added in the receiving mail mechanics, specifically from King Elrich (King of The Woodlands). This is the first instance of NPC lore that will become apparent in time. 2) Added the day and time to... Continue reading

  
• Added Outlines To Structures (Visual Update)
  August 22, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #visual, #art, #structures

  Most structures now have the same outline type for better consistency and clarity in the game... Continue reading

  
• Setting Light Position To Equip
  August 21, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #light, #lightkeeper, #flashlight, #torch

  The lightkeeper is able to equip tools that serve as light sources similar to the flashlight that scouts can equip. The lights will now follow the equip as it moves around... Continue reading

  
• Lightkeeper Profession
  August 21, 2019 by 1StepCloser

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  #profession, #lightkeeper, #light, #torch

  The light keeper profession has been added (there are now 12 total professions to assign to your citizens). Role: Light up light sources that have burned/timed out. Base Equipment: torch... Continue reading