Stones Keeper: Quick Tips for the beginner adventurers
Greetings, Griffin Riders
Having the basic mechanics guide of Stones Keeper might be handy for reference, as this is a complex game. So we decided to make one for you, please let us know if you would like to get more Tips and Tricks straight from developers.
We recommend that anyone experiencing difficulty managing their castle or navigating the combat consult the following guide. Please remember that this is just a summary of mechanics and basic tips and tricks, and it certainly doesn't constitute "the most effective strategy" - there is simply no such thing in the game. Please share your own approach to the game in the comments below or on our Discord, we are looking forward to hearing it.
Stones Keeper: Quick Tips for the beginner adventurers
Make sure your support units are protected from enemy attacks whenever possible. The Paladin unit is one such unit throughout the Order of the Griffin campaign. Putting him at the frontline, among the warriors who are first to enter battle, is undesirable. It is best to keep him behind, placing units with stronger armor, such as Knights and Griffin riders, in front of him.
The two-handed weapons wielding units have an advantage over the others, since they don't take damage from counterattacks while attacking. The Rider will not receive a counterattack if he attacks a unit equipped with a one-handed weapon (1-tile attack radius), for example, a Banshee, while using a two-handed spear (2-tiles attack radius). Using the Q hotkey, you can view your unit's melee attack range.
You need to position your strong “ranged” units properly. Remember, they cannot shoot through other units or objects on the map, with the exception of Archers. The Ranger of the Order of the Griffin, is a good example of one such unit. By pressing the E hotkey, you can see your unit's ranged attack range.
Please note that your offensive abilities have negative effects on both enemy units and your own, if they fall within the radius of this ability. An ally may be damaged by a Rider’s weapon perk that deals 50% damage to a second nearby enemy if the enemy is not within range.
Standard bombs destroy 2 tiles in their radius. Keep this in mind when placing your units next to it. It may cause a lot of damage if you are not careful. The explosion occurs when the character who planted the bomb takes his next turn.
It is common for each unit to take more than one action per turn, so keep an eye on their action points. Units have abilities that increase or decrease their action points. For instance - a Paladin's ability - [Relentless Fortitude] - will provide your unit with an additional full-time action for two turns.
There are some units with a [Multi-attack] ability, which, evidently, allows them to attack multiple targets at once.You should take advantage of this ability by using Griffin Rider, for instance, if you have one that is.
Some more general tactics tips:
Knights have the ability [Protective Mark], which temporarily increases their health. If you use it before bringing the Knight on the frontline (you bring him forward at the beginning of the battle for example), this ability will allow him to withstand most of the damage dealt by enemies.
With [Slow Grenade], the Ranger may significantly slow down the target. Do not underestimate this ability; use it before firing if you want to keep your Ranger out of your opponents range.
Don't forget to equip your Paladin with elixirs of healing and haste to be able to get out of the encirclement and restore the health of your key units.
Rider is usually the most aggressive unit that deals the most damage. You can use [Dash] on an enemy support unit and follow up with a normal attack to pin them down and prevent them from escaping.
Using the Griffin is handy if you manage to get some enemies close by because of its multi-attack abilities, but don't forget to use [Fly] to quickly get to your targets. It is especially useful if you are about to chain your enemy with a Rider, so plan your attack in advance in a way that the Griffin can provide assistance and take away the enemy unit's support effectively.
Thank you all and see you soon!
STONES KEEPER is Out Now!
Greetings, fellow adventurers!
Today we have exceptional news to share with you - STONES KEEPER is launching on Steam right NOW! That's right, It is now time for YOU, adventurers to lead the Order of the Griffin, fight the evil, manage your castle and experience the epic tale of loyalty and betrayal in full.
- Over 15 hours of the main campaign - 3 co-op maps - Multiplayer battles - Castle battles on the large global map - Skirmishes Vs AI - 4 Races (humans, elves, undead, orcs) + 4 additional races (Inquisition, Infected, Elementals, Guards)
We want to thank everyone who has supported us along the way!
Your adventure is just beginning.
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Final countdown! Just 10 minutes, guys!
You are going to dps very very slowly!
Focusing your attack on vampire is not always the right option. You can end up exposing your allies by doing that
Final countdown! 30 minutes left before the release
Can't wait! It is almost here!
Be careful not to allow your troops to concentrate when fighting the berserker, he can cause massive damage.
Stones Keeper is coming out on September 15!
Hey guys,
We are excited as much as a dev company can be to announce that we are going to release Stones Keeper very soon!
We can't wait for you to dive deep inside this fantasy world. Almost 8 years of development come to this exciting day! This is a lot!
We are planning on more big news in upcoming days so stay with us!
STONES KEEPER - Devlog #4
Greetings, fellow adventurers!
Aside from the campaign, the game will also feature multiplayer battles in local modes, as well as free mode (castle battle) for one player.
There are currently 9 maps available in multiplayer: 6 normal maps where you can fight against each other, along with 3 co-op maps, including an experimental map called "Shaman's Ritual" where you must protect your shaman from waves of skeletons until the point where he will call the fallen warriors to liberate your base.
There will be one large global map in free mode, where you can play for one of four sides (humans, elves, undead, orcs).
Based on the impressions of the players from the existing maps and modes, we plan to add even more maps after the full release.
See you soon!
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We hit 30 000 players after just a week!
Greetings, fellow adventurers!
Over 30k downloads.
85% positive reviews.
Steam front page for a week, worldwide.
Thank you!
...to all who have played, streamed, tweeted, reviewed and shared Stones Keeper: King Aurelius.
Greetings, fellow adventurers! The time to explore the mysterious lands and discover the fate of King Aurelius is now - we are excited to announce that Stones Keeper: King Aurelius is now available on Steam!
As you know, the story of King Aurelius is just the prequel to the main campaign. Thus, the journey has only just begun, and we can't wait to show you more!
First of all, it was thanks to our wonderful community that we received useful feedback, and as a result, the game has grown and evolved significantly. The production would not have been possible without the support and understanding of our families, partners, and friends. Thank you very much, we couldn’t have done it without you.
And finally we want to thank YOU. We appreciate everyone who stood by us and supported us during the development time. Everyone we've met in person or online at the events we have attended.
We have poured our soul and heart into the game, we sincerely hope you will enjoy it!
So, what’s planned for the future?
- Releasing the full game of course! - Making multiplayer more accessible and adding new features. We are testing the game as much as possible in order to ensure it is a better and smoother experience.
It is now time for YOU, adventurers to lead the Order of the Griffin, fight the evil, manage your castle and experience the Old King's story in full.
STONES KEEPER: KING AURELIUS is almost here!
Good day to you, fellow adventurers! It is our pleasure to inform you that STONES KEEPER: KING AURELIUS will be released very soon and you will finally be able to immerse yourself in the story of an old King. Thank you for joining us on this trip and we hope you will enjoy it as much as we do. We look forward to receiving your comments as well.
What will be available?
- King Aurelius' standalone campaign, lasting approximately two hours. Providing more lore and insight for the main game, this will tie into the events of the game. - Free roam battles on 3 different maps - 2 playable races: humans and undead - 5 main units featured in the campaign mode - Ability to upgrade and equip your units - Trading shop with armor, potions and weapons - Steam achievements
Still not added to your wishlist? Well, it's time to do it! This will greatly help us and provide invaluable support for the project on release!
Although the economic system of our project isn't the central mechanic of the game, it's still worth discussing. In addition, it will provide answers to why the castles fly and give some insight into other peculiar mechanics of the game.
Gold, wood, and stone are the main resources, but we won't talk about them here. Elemental stones (water, fire, earth, air) are the hot topic of our discussion today. They are easily the most valuable resources that will enable you to get additional opportunities. These items can be found either by fighting elementals or by carefully exploring the map, investigating the ruins, or looting chests.
For instance, in order to allow your castle to travel further, you need to upgrade its movement module. And the Air Stones are the ones required to do this. You can improve your artillery power with an Earth Stone. Whether you're looking to hire an elemental guard to protect your army or if you're looking to buy unique gear and elixirs for your troops, these stones will be a big benefit to you. During the introductory part of the campaign, you will also need to gather resources to build your new castle, and for that purpose the Air Stones are essential. (A small spoiler: The King Aurelius prologue will reveal the fate of the previous fortress that belonged to the Order of the Griffin).
Using the Market building, you can exchange resources and purchase elemental stones. We incorporated a dynamic resource cost system which takes into account the number of resources on the map and the number of resources exchanged by the player. In other words, by visiting the market, you will know how unique the stones that you have received are, and if it is worth using them to improve your economic situation, or if you should save them for other important improvements.
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