Welcome to the second part of the Dev Diary dedicated to Cards in Liberte. In the previous article, we explained how deckbuilding is integrated into the gameplay and what types of cards are available when building your deck and preparing for a fight. If you missed it, you can read it here 👇 https://steamcommunity.com/games/1590160/announcements/detail/3704816660873414634
This time we’d like to tell you more about crafting cards – how to get materials and expand your library to make more intricate decks and make your attempts even more satisfying. Let’s dive right into it, shall we? 😊
To craft a card, you’ll need Crafting Materials and Blueprints.
Crafting Materials
There are a couple of ways to gain Crafting Materials. You can get some from defeated enemies; find them as you explore the streets of Paris or while in the Endless Bliss. Additionally, you can obtain rare Materials from Bosses or earn them through a reward system when you get a certain amount of Influence Points within each Faction 😉
There is Red Ochre, Rose Petals, and Flawless Rubies, organized by rarity from the easiest to the hardest to lay your hands on.
Blueprints
Each time you win an encounter, you’ve got a chance to find a Blueprint of a new card you don’t own yet. You can also unlock some of the Blueprints through the rewards system when you reach certain Influence Levels within several Factions.
Similarly, you can unlock Carte Blanche, which will give you a random Blueprint of a card you don’t have from a set you choose.
With this info, we've completed the Card introduction 🎉 Is there a topic or a mechanic in Liberte that needs a bit of explanation? Let us know!
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SuperStatic Team
Cards and Deckbuilding
Revolutionists!
Liberte's Full Launch is coming closer and closer! We want to take this opportunity to highlight the game's most important features. It may serve as a reminder for some of you and a guide to the world of a chaos-ridden alternative Paris for all new players.
Liberte is a roguelite with deck-building mechanics that define your characters’ skills and can make each run an even more exciting adventure 😃
Each card has a mana cost written on it. Burning a card will earn you the mana indicated on the card. You'll need to pay the price shown on the card to play it.
In other words, you'll need to sacrifice some cards to play others. Choose wisely!
Prebuilt Decks
When you first start the game, you can choose one from three prebuilt decks – Melee, Ranged, and Rogue. They will help you get the hang of the game and decide which playstyle suits you best. With that said, we recommend playing around with different decks and trying out different styles – this can add an additional challenge to your run 😉
Card Types
There are 5 different types of cards accessible in your in-game menu in a hub when you first start the game:
Melee Skill ⚔️
Playing this card will use the first skill on the left of your hotbar. It will provide a stronger, more spectacular melee attack than the basic one.
Ranged Skill 🏹
These skill cards occupy the second slot from the left on the hotbar. Similarly to the melee skills above, these will be more powerful and have a broader range than the basic attack.
Support Skill 🛡️
Support skills will be visible on the third slot from the left on the hotbar. They can serve a variety of purposes, but as the name suggests, they will mainly aid your character and not deal damage.
Gadget 🧪
Playing a gadget card will use the round slot on the hotbar. They have a certain amount of charges. Once you use them up, you’ll be able to either refill them or exchange them for a different gadget 😊
Talent ✨
Their effects work passively in the background from the moment you play their card.
You may have noticed that we didn’t mention the fourth slot from the left available on the hotbar; This slot is reserved for Ultimate Skill Cards that you’ll unlock when you face (and win) a challenge inside Bliss’ Garden, found in the city during your journey.
Additionally, there are Action Cards that’ll immediately affect playing them and can be found during your exploration phase in Paris. So roll and smash all the barrels and vases you see to get the most unexpected and useful cards!
Crafting Cards
While in the hub, you’ll be able to craft cards in the Deckbuilder menu, using different resources that you’ll earn during the game. But you’ll find more on this in the next article 😉
Keepsakes
Keepsakes are special cards that’ll become available as you progress in the game. They will act passively in the background once you play them (the cost is 0!). Many of these unique cards will have huge advantages and disadvantages, so keep that in mind!
There are 124 cards you can unlock and later mix and match to build a perfect deck that’ll suit your playstyle the most, giving you the biggest chance to survive until the end 😈 Experiment and have fun!
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SuperStatic Team
Liberte's development sneak peek - New features and gameplay improvements
Revolutionists! 🔥
A lot has changed since we last summed up the progress of making the game. We went through intense playtesting and bug fixing, but also a massive chunk of the changes was introduced based on your feedback 😊
What do we include in 1.0.1.e Patch?
Confirmation pop-up when burning cards
By default, the game will ask you to confirm burning a card. You'll be able to disable this option.
New VFX effects when playing cards
Cards will explode upon playing or burning them 💣🎆
Steam Cloud Saves on PC and Steam Deck
We enabled Steam Cloud Saves for seamless progress synchronization between PC and Steam Deck.
Rene's attack speed increased by 10%
To improve dynamic during encounters, we significantly increased Rene's speed.
Buffed bosses
Boss attack speed will scale with their level, and minor Bosses will no longer be interrupted by character's attacks. Some bosses will also have new abilities and looks.
Steam Achievements
We added Steam Achievements for story-based milestones and various accomplishments in the game.
New content further expanding the game
We're talking about an exciting, essential encounter that will enhance Liberte's gameplay.
Besides that, Patch 1.0.1.e will also include:
🏠 New Player Home, unlocked after beating the game; ⏰ Enemies hit with consecutive attacks will now pause for a shorter time; ☀️ New, more cinematic lighting for many areas; 🍄 The reward of 250 Faction Influence Points for completing a mission (instead of 150); 🪓 Improved Player Skill Targeting; 🔫 Audio and visual cues when the Player skill is on cooldown, or the target is out of range.
Some of the bugs that will be gone:
🐛Reward Window will now automatically open on the highest unlocked level; 🐛Fixed multiple typos in conversations; 🐛Fixed wrong message appearing on level-up when the Player didn't receive any cards; 🐛Fixed missing music in the prologue; 🐛Bliss Curses will now be saved when the Player exits the game mid-run and returns later; 🐛Removed an invisible wall in the ruins area of House Lamballe mission; 🐛Fixed a quest in the prologue being completed before the Player enters the Catacombs; 🐛Patched a hole in the Theater that the Player could get stuck in; 🐛Fixed previously finished tasks flashing green in Quest Log when the Player gains a new quest; 🐛Unlocked Card Blueprint will no longer be displayed above the Victory screen; 🐛and some more. The actual list is much longer 😉
This Patch is currently private and still being tested. Liberte keeps improving to bring you the most exciting experience possible. 😁 However, if you are curious to see what's changed, then Anshar Publishing will be 🔴streaming Liberte on Twitch on April 24th (Monday) at 6 PM CEST.
🟣 https://www.twitch.tv/ansharpublishing
As always, follow us on Social Media and join our Discord to make sure you'll get notified whenever we've got some exciting news to share 😉
Until next time! SuperStatic Team
Sneak peak into Liberté's Soundtrack
Revolutionists! 🔥
One of the key ingredients that make games unique is their soundtrack, would you agree?
That's why we've worked on an official Liberté soundtrack that would let our players immerse in the world of Bliss-affected Paris while giving each faction a unique flavor. To provide you with a bit of a sneak peek, let's take a look at the creative process behind the soundtrack and soak in the mysterious vibes of The Tribe 😉
Capturing the essence of The Tribe
The Tribe faction in Liberté is a cultural melting pot, and we wanted the music to reflect this diversity. As a faction pushed to the bottom of the societal hierarchy, Tribesmen nurtured a longing for the lost lands they used to call home. Naturally, we wanted to extract that essence – the nostalgia and yearning to stay true to one's own roots – and channel it into the soundtrack. At the same time, the cabal spirit of The Tribe was equally important, as it served as the element distinguishing Tribesmen from the rest of Paris.
After experimenting with various instruments, our composer Filip Kazimierczak ended up mixing the elan and pride of the Tribe with their rituals and religion. The main theme of the Tribe – entitled A Song Of The Elders – opens doors to a world of mysticism. You'll hear rhythmic drums, elements of electronic music, as well as inspirations drawn from the Middle East and African cultures (like the intriguing daf instrument rooted in the Persian culture). All of that serves one purpose – to set the stage for a toe-tapping good time throughout the game.
Building the Game's Ambiance
We want Liberté's soundtrack to be your trusty sidekick as you embark on your adventure, from various character encounters to pulse-pounding combat situations and even the spine-tingling atmosphere of Bliss. Since we're gamers too, we traced back our favorite scores and ended up listening to ambient mixes from Diablo 2, The Witcher series, but also sci-fi scores such as Returnal or The Last of Us.
One of the challenges was to strike a balance between Bliss and Paris, too. While each faction deserved its own musical language, we needed common ground. However, the Bliss – as an out-of-this-world creation – required a separate brainstorm and approach.
A Symphony of Inspirations
Delving deep into these various inspirations required an open mind – and a fair share of scores we drew from. We explored a wide range of sources, from sci-fi classics like "Alien" to the mesmerizing film scores composed by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Daniel Pemberton, Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow, or Michael Abels, as well as revolutionary songs composed during the French Revolution. This eclectic mix of influences has resulted in a soundtrack that is both atmospheric and evocative, perfectly complementing the game's narrative and setting 😀
We hope Liberté's soundtrack will be a joyous part of a fun and immersive gaming experience. By carefully crafting the music to reflect the unique characteristics of each faction and drawing inspiration from a colorful palette of sources, we've created a soundtrack that we simply love and listen to on a daily basis already. So, as you explore the world of Liberté, prepare for a rich and captivating auditory experience!
Until next time! SuperStatic Team
Indie Cup - Most Aniticipated Game Nominee
Hello!
We're proud to announce that Liberte, has been nominated in the IndieCup awards in the Most Anticipated category!
The IndieCup awards celebrate the best and brightest in the independent gaming industry, recognizing outstanding achievements in various categories. The Most Anticipated category, in particular, highlights upcoming games that have generated significant buzz and excitement within the gaming community. We're placed among other promising titles from CEE Region, which surely are worth checking out.
We hope the ongoing major tweaks will exceed your expectations. We'll share more details about the latest improvements regarding Liberte's UX performance very soon!
Thanks! Liberte dev team
Official release of Liberté moved to May
Hey revolutionists!
We have an announcement to share - don’t worry, it’s nothing scary.
Although our team’s working 24/7 on polishing the whole Paris/Bliss experience, we clearly don’t have enough hours in a day to fit all of the ideas on time. We’ve had a long discussion, and since there are things we’d love to finish before the official release of Liberté, we decided to move the premiere date to the second half of May. We have a few good reasons to do that:
Partial Voice Acting
You’ve been quite vocal (see what we did there?) about the need of voice acting, and we couldn’t agree more. We’re now working with a bunch of talented actors to breathe new life into your favorite Parisians, non-Parisians, aliens and everyone else. Our goal is to focus on the dialogues you’ll hear the most to create a fully immersive experience. P.S. If you want the Superstatic devs to be the Easter Egg actors taking on some secret roles, let us know in the comments! 😜
Official Soundtrack
Speaking of immersion, we have secretly found a fantastic composer to work with us on an official score for Liberté. All factions will now have their own musical setting, and you’ll venture into Paris with an official score to pump you up in combat or set the right mood in character encounters. Liberté main theme will be a blast!
Gameplay Polishes
Our team has been attending many festivals and shows, because gaining feedback from as many sources as possible has always been our priority. That’s a source of tips on how to make the gameplay shine, and we’re busy bees as a result. We've also been working with an awesome QA Team from our partners at Anshar Publishing that peeked at every corner of Paris, looked under every fungi in the Bliss and gave us a solid portion of support 😀
That’s almost all. What’s next?
New Official Release Date
We simply owe you that one, don’t we? 😉 Stay tuned, we’ll be back with details soon.
Liberté After The Release
We'll share with you our plans for the future development of the game. New bosses? New cards? New talents? New playable characters? You’ll find out soon 😀
As always, we’re super thankful for your comments, discussion on Discord, hours already spent with Liberté and all the content you guys created because our game inspired you. That’s awesome ❤️
Au revoir! SuperStatic Team
Full Release in just a month! + DevGamm 2023
Hey, revolutionists! 🔥
Just one month until Full Release
Let's commence the countdown since Liberte will be fully released exactly ONE MONTH from now! April 6th is approaching soon, and we absolutely can't wait! 🔥
If you missed it, definitely check out the trailer below 👇
What will be added to the Full Version of the game?
➡️ Epic story conclusion with the biggest boss fight yet 💪 ➡️ New lighting system ☀️ ➡️ Redesigned and improved act bosses ⚔️ ➡️ Unique Game Soundtrack 🎶 ➡️ Gameplay and UX improvements based on the latest feedback and playtests 🎮
DevGamm 2023 in Gdańsk, Poland
We thought we'll also share that Liberte was displayed during this year's DevGamm (1-2 March) in Gdańsk! We had a chance to present the game to players out there and hear their feedback live. Great experience, lots of good chats 😊
Join other Revolutionists on Discord if you haven't already ːsteammockingː
Until next time, SuperStatic
Locations: Before and After
Revolutionists! 🔥
It's been a little over a year since Liberte entered Early Access! Time flies by, doesn't it? 😉
We thought it'd be an excellent moment to reflect on how the game has changed. From the very first concepts through raw screenshots to what we've got now. Let's embark on a journey through time together, shall we?
We had shared some of the concept art for characters before, so this time we'll focus on a couple of examples of locations' visuals.
Cafe de Flore
This must be the first calm location the player has a chance to see. You can walk in and enjoy the soothing atmosphere without worrying about being attacked. The huge stained glass window lets in a bit of light through the outside world, which lits up the scene with a grand piano and mixes nicely with moody lights coming from the bar.
But wait! The true crème de la crème awaits you upstairs. It's a small area you might have missed if you ran straight to your next goal. Be sure to check it out next time you visit Cafe de Flore 😉
Map Room
It's a room you'll visit on regular bases. Well, unless you've got some inhuman abilities and simply refuse to let your character die 😂 It's a room with some magical aura about it, despite being simple in its core. As you can see, the ornament has changed its position and gained interaction and, in turn, better visibility.
Many more things have changed since we started developing Liberte. Not only visually – lore and gameplay changed immensely with each update. There's one thing that didn't change, however – our enthusiasm toward developing the best experience possible 😊
What’s next? 😉 SuperStatic Team
Top 5 Tips and Tricks on how to play Liberte Part 2
Revolutionists!
We didn't expect such a wonderful reception of the previous list! After brainstorming for some time we came up with yet another 5 things you should definitely do when playing Liberte. Enjoy! 😊
Do Daily Favors
Every day you have an additional way of earning Influence Points through Daily Favors. These points allow you to unlock new cards and ingredients needed for crafting, as well as playable characters with unique playstyles! Daily Favors reset each day and boost Influence Points - as little as 30 minutes of gameplay a day can raise your influence within each faction by a level.
Unlock Keepsakes
You can unlock special cards called "Keepsakes" in the Rewards section of the game. You’ll earn them in time as a token of appreciation for your accomplishments. Keepsakes will alter your character's abilities, e.g., you can get a 2x damage bonus after dodging or add unused mana to the attack damage. These are game-changers in later stages when the difficulty levels are getting unbearable 😉
Get Inside These Weird Trees
You'll encounter strange trees on your journey through Paris. You can choose to defeat people dancing around it or get inside and face the monstrosity within. If you choose the latter, you’ll get a chance to drop the most powerful cards in the game and you’ll earn a piece of an artifact. If you collect four pieces, you'll be able to craft an item that'll help you build a dream deck and unlock cards that didn't yet drop during your run.
Experiment
As you progress through the game, you'll unlock new skills and various characters with unique abilities. Don't stick to one playstyle! Step out of your comfort zone and try out different playstyles. When (if!) you get to the point when Curses don't scare you anymore, make an additional challenge for yourself and try to beat the game with a different build 😜
Pay Attention to the Environment
Liberte is combat-heavy, but there is more to the game than just fighting. Have a stroll around locations, and be on the lookout for shimmering spots hidden here and there. Vases, barrels, wooden carts, and even some stalls are easy to destroy and will give you silver pieces or other awards.
Talking to people on the street will also give you additional Influence Points and boost your statistics. Please remember we're talking about Liberte; Don't do it IRL 😉
What else would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments below!
🔥Also, consider leaving a review after playing the game - it helps a lot!🔥
See you next time, SuperStatic Team
Top 5 Tips and Tricks on how to play Liberte
Hello everyone!
As more and more of you are playing the game, we decided to list some tips that might be handy. Here are the top 5 things you should definitely do when playing Liberte:
Dodge
It might be obvious, but you're probably not using that enough.
Dodge works instantaneously after clicking the button. It cancels upcoming attacks, so smash that button whenever you see fire, enemy, etc., coming your way, and they won't be able to hurt you.
It also cancels animations. You can fight faster if you dodge at the right moment.
Use Skills
If you have skills, use them!
Basic attacks will recharge your skills, and you'll be able to use them again in no time, so don't worry about running out of them. They look more spectacular too! Why stab enemies when you can chop off their limbs?
Heal Between Fights
There are lots of things going on once the fight has begun, and you'll be pressing many buttons (if you don't feel this way, then you're probably not dodging enough 😜). You probably won't have time to heal. Don't panic!
Take your time in between the waves of enemies and find a doctor or use bandages then 😉
Build Your Deck
Skills will change the mechanics of the game. They will allow you to use different attacks, melee or ranged, or boost your armor and durability. Change them whenever you've got the chance to find out what works best for you! Talents, on the other hand, work passively and don't take up a slot, so it's great to always invest in those.
Plan Ahead
Curses will turn your run into a nightmare. Take some time in advance to check what the curse does and think of an approach to neutralize the effect. Curses make the game challenging and force you to adjust your gameplay, especially when they stack, so try to plan ahead. And if it doesn't work out... try a different strategy later! 😉
What else would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments below!
🔥Also, consider leaving a review after playing the game - it helps a lot!🔥
