Walk with the Living
Update
-Fixed a bug preventing the transition to new game plus after completing the game.
If you've enjoyed the game, take the time to leave a review! It helps more people find the game.
Yours,
CB
Update
-Fixed a bug causing Rowan and Keir to not send items to the Convoy in Chapter 2 on specific difficulties.
-Item info is now visible in the trade menu.
Thanks as always for your support!
Yours,
CB
Update
-Increased Eimear's base level and stats
-Aoife gains Inspired status when a player character dies
-Fixed a bug with Taran's data carrying over in new game plus
-Miscellaneous bug fixes
Eimear is more immediately useful when recruited. She can now carry players through the series of tougher maps after she joins, especially on Story mode. Aoife now gains Inspired (Mov + 2, Hit + 15, and Avo + 10 for 3 turns) when a player character dies. This allows tense moments where a unit's sacrifice motivates Aoife to escape more quickly or survive a tough encounter.
Walk with the Living II is currently on sale!
While not ready for a full announcement, my new game is titled Walk with Death, and I've revealed art for two of the game's characters and an enemy in my fancy, new Discord. The Walk with the Living games also have a home there, so I hope you'll join myself and others for fun chats!
Thanks as always for your support. Don't be a stranger ;)
Yours,
CB
Update
-Saving during Battle Prep is now possible
-Enemies in Chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10 have further reduced stats on Story difficulty
-The conditions for Taran’s class are simplified
-Miscellaneous bug fixes
Taran is a secondary character only available in new game plus in order to provide more options on subsequent playthroughs. If any of Aoife’s stats are 6 higher than their base during her recruitment conversation with Taran at the beginning of Chapter 7, Taran’s class will change accordingly. The conditions of his class work on a priority-based system. For the sake of transparency, here’s how Taran’s class changes based on Aoife’s stats, listed in the order of highest priority:
-Aoife’s HP > 25 = Sorcerer
-Aoife’s Mag > 9 = Mage
-Aoife’s Skl > 11 = Archer
-Aoife’s Spd > 13 = Thief
-Aoife’s Lck > 9 = Gryphon Scout
-Aoife’s Def > 7 = Gryphon Knight
-If none of the above conditions are met, Taran’s class will default to Wardsmith
Two more bits of transparency:
1) Walk with the Living 2 could use a lot more love. Currently, the game is looking at having less than 10 reviews a year out from its release. I don't measure the success of Walk with the Living 2 by its commercial success or its number of players. Walk with the Living and its sequel are truly independent games with unique visions, works of art, made with mostly myself in mind as an audience. However, I love that others have enjoyed them, and to make more games and pay the artists I collaborate with, some commercial success is certainly helpful. If you have some time as the year closes, check out Walk with the Living 2, and leave a positive review. It means more than you know.
2) I've begun working on a new game. Expect a full announcement in early 2024 with an anticipated release of mid-2025. The game is another SRPG, this time with a more contemporary setting than the Walk with the Living games. It features a smaller cast and a cabin that will serve as a base to regroup between battles. Here's that cabin:
Yours,
CB
Update, SRPG Bundle, and Strategy Fest!
-Primary characters have +3 base HP on Story mode
-Stat bonuses from weapons and equipment are visible in the unit menu
-Miscellaneous bug fixes
If you haven't picked up Walk with the Living II, there's no better time! You can grab the sequel with two other SRPGs in the SRPG Bundle!
Walk with the Living II will also be 50% off for Strategy Fest!
If you can, leave a review for each of the games. Everything helps. If you've left a review, thank you.
Yours,
CB
Update
-Clear, concise tutorials now occur on Story difficulty in Chapters 1 and 2 that better teach players the basic mechanics of the game
-New weapon icons for Blaze, Meteor, Gust, Gale, Bolt, Tempest, Radiance, Purify, and Judgment
-Save reminders after battle preparations are now optional based on a choice at the beginning of Chapter 3
-The accuracy formulas of Silence, Stun Baton, and Hexing Rod staves have been drastically simplified to the user’s Mag, Lck, or Res (different for each staff) multiplied by 5; these staves each now have an increased number of uses as well
-The Flame Sword weapon is only earned upon completing the game if the player did not own one previously (if any player currently has a save file with more than one Flame Sword, they’re grandfathered in and will keep however many they have)
-Misc bug fixes
I appreciate those who have played the game since its release and especially those who have left their feedback with a review. If you haven't left a review and you enjoyed the game, consider doing so!
If you haven't checked out the sequel yet, what are you waiting for? 😉
Hope you're doing well and staying safe in the world.
Yours,
CB
Update
-All secondary characters except Nameless have epilogues
-Recolored Chapter 3 and Chapter 6 (see below)
-Introduced "Wardsmith" as replacement name and lore for "Duelist" class
-New Ward Blade (Aoife only) weapon added
-Bug fixes
Let me know what you want to see in the game! As always, I'm grateful for the support <3
Yours,
CB
Update
-Increased Exp on Story difficulty
-Added epilogues and more story interactions for Hervor, Cathall, Laoise, and Siobhan
-Presentation improvements like cleaner transitions between phases, etc.
What's next?
-Add epilogues and more story interactions for the remaining secondary characters
Check out Walk with the Living II! Leave a review! Even if you're early in your playthrough, reviews are a huge help. Thanks as always for your support! :)
Yours,
CB
Walk with the Living II Released!
Expect to see some familiar faces from Walk with the Living in Walk with the Living II. I hope you enjoy the secrets I’ve hidden ;)
If you purchase Walk with the Living II, I’ll be endlessly grateful. If you want to support me and these games more, consider reviewing Walk with the Living II sooner than later. Steam gives much greater visibility to games with at least 10 reviews, so that’s a huge milestone to reach as soon as possible. If you’re still feeling giving, consider sharing the games with a friend :)
Humbly yours,
CB
Update
What's in this update?
-Support bonuses are now visible in the unit menu
-Weapons dealing effective damage now blink white in the battle menu
-Weapons with an advantage (+ Hit and Avo) are indicated in the battle menu
Walk with the Living II releases on January 13th! The base price will be $14.99 USD with a 15% discount on release.
I hope you're looking forward to it! I know I am. Mark your calendars and expect to hear lots from me soon :)
As always, I appreciate your support,
CB