The Protectors of Etheria is a stand-alone mod of the game Warlords Battlecry 3 (i.e. it can be run without having the original game installed - 100% free full game). It is an improved RTS/RPG game with new campaigns, quests, terrain, units, items, heroes, modding features and more. Beta versions available for download!
New Balancing
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Version 0.8.8 of The Protectors will feel like playing a new game!
0.8.8 hosts a huge number of bug fixes and improvements, particularly balancing adjustments. Almost everything in the game has different stats, even items!
Apologies for not posting any previews for such a long time. We are still developing the game and are hoping for an Autumn release!
That is Ok. The game was already very balanced on the last version. What exactly did the team felt needed rebalancing?
We did some playtesting, comparing units of various different types, fought them against each other and recorded at least 10 results for each. After testing, we found that certain units were 'hyperefficient', or more efficient for their costs or Unit Value (the amount of Food they cost). This ultimately resulted in units being brought down further towards the Swordsman in terms of stats. 1UV units weren't particularly effected, but 2UV and especially 4UV units were moreso. Also, 4UV siege units now have the power/toughness of 4UV units, fliers lost a chunk of HP and Keeps have far more HP at upgraded keep levels (flier-bombing is that bit harder to do now!).
In addition, we ran tests based on the resource types units use. It turned out that single-type resource costs for units were very abusable, so all units in the game now have 2 resource type costs (with Dragons and Titans costing all 4 types).
Plenty of other stats, skills, costs, research and spells have also been adjusted. Overall, it will feel like playing a new game! (and a more balanced one too!)
Just remember to please keep it fun, and don't make every faction just a copy of each other.