Despot's Game

[1.9.7]
- Fixed a bug where units Rat-ificated while dodging were getting stuck
- All class specific upgradable mutations in Brawl mode now have two levels
- Season 24 and balance changes. You can read more on our official Discord server: Despot's Game

[1.9.8]
- Season 25 and balance changes. You can read more on our official Discord server: Despot's Game

- Fixed a bug where units Rat-ificated while dodging were getting stuck
- All class specific upgradable mutations in Brawl mode now have two levels
- Season 24 and balance changes. You can read more on our official Discord server: Despot's Game

- Some units now have rare idle animations, which you can sometimes see when not in a fight.
- Season 23 and balance changes. You can read more on our official Discord server: Despot's Game

[1.9.0]
Some mutations in our game really needed to be reworked, so, with help from our Discord community, we made a list of the highest-priority changes. Here they are:

- Thunder Lance now deals 50% reduced damage instead of pure mage ability damage
- Magic Mirror now silences instead of stuns
- The Fighter ability Linked now stops spreading damage to units when their health drops below 20%
- Magical Blood no longer takes effect when a unit's mana drops below 50%
- Tanks now use Mass Taunt all at the same time, and its cooldown is now shared as well.
- Curse of Variety now increases the price of items in the shop, not newbies.
- We added a new mutation: Rat-ify, which transforms enemies into... rats. Mages and Cultists can get this mutation.

You can read more about the changes on our official Discord server: Despot's Game.

[1.9.3]
Fixed several bugs with Rat-ify mutation

Some mutations in our game really needed to be reworked, so, with help from our Discord community, we made a list of the highest-priority changes. Here they are:

- Thunder Lance now deals 50% reduced damage instead of pure mage ability damage
- Magic Mirror now silences instead of stuns
- The Fighter ability Linked now stops spreading damage to units when their health drops below 20%
- Magical Blood no longer takes effect when a unit's mana drops below 50%
- Tanks now use Mass Taunt all at the same time, and its cooldown is now shared as well.
- Curse of Variety now increases the price of items in the shop, not newbies.
- We added a new mutation: Rat-ify, which transforms enemies into... rats. Mages and Cultists can get this mutation.

You can read more about the changes on our official Discord server: Despot's Game.

[1.8.0]
7 new mutations, new enemies in Director's Cut, updates to the starting team, and a thorough overhaul of class balance
You can find more information on this patch, including all the hard numbers, on our Discord server - Despot's Game: Dystopian Army Builder

[1.8.2]
Fixed mutation icons not displaying properly in statistics after a Brawl

7 new mutations, new enemies in Director's Cut, updates to the starting team, and a thorough overhaul of class balance
You can find more information on this patch, including all the hard numbers, on our Discord server - Despot's Game: Dystopian Army Builder

[1.7.0]
The biggest change is that we added a stats screen in a new tab of the window that appears when you finish a run. This way it'll be even clearer just how pathetic your attempt was!
You can see how your humans' stats changed over the course of your run and the progression of your mutations and buttons. You can also get economy advice. Or you can just admire the nice window we created!

But that's not all!
We reworked Hard Mode and renamed it Director's Cut Mode. We figured this would be a kind of ultimate version of Despot's Game for PvE players who have no interest in King of the Hill, but want more roguelike content and challenges. Here's some info about the new mode:
- You'll encounter stronger versions of monsters, mutations will have different values, and rooms will be configured in new ways. We also adjusted the balance, and practically nothing remains of what was once Hard Mode (although it didn't become any easier).
- No PvP. None. Why? It was a necessary decision that makes us free to focus on the PvE experience without wrecking the balance in King of the Hill.
- This isn't the final state of Director's Cut Mode. We plan to keep adding more content in future updates, such as mutations unique to PvE that would be really useful there but would absolutely break PvP.

[1.7.2]
Fixes a serious bug which prevented buying/taking mutations and buttons

[1.7.3]
Fixes several small bugs and visual glitches

[1.7.4]
Fixes inability to restart sometimes after playing King of the Hill

[1.7.5]
A minor update with some small fixes for PvP and Director's Cut

[1.7.0]
The biggest change is that we added a stats screen in a new tab of the window that appears when you finish a run. This way it'll be even clearer just how pathetic your attempt was!
You can see how your humans' stats changed over the course of your run and the progression of your mutations and buttons. You can also get economy advice. Or you can just admire the nice window we created!

But that's not all!
We reworked Hard Mode and renamed it Director's Cut Mode. We figured this would be a kind of ultimate version of Despot's Game for PvE players who have no interest in King of the Hill, but want more roguelike content and challenges. Here's some info about the new mode:
- You'll encounter stronger versions of monsters, mutations will have different values, and rooms will be configured in new ways. We also adjusted the balance, and practically nothing remains of what was once Hard Mode (although it didn't become any easier).
- No PvP. None. Why? It was a necessary decision that makes us free to focus on the PvE experience without wrecking the balance in King of the Hill.
- This isn't the final state of Director's Cut Mode. We plan to keep adding more content in future updates, such as mutations unique to PvE that would be really useful there but would absolutely break PvP.

[1.7.2]
Fixes a serious bug which prevented buying/taking mutations and buttons

[1.7.3]
Fixes several small bugs and visual glitches

[1.7.0]
The biggest change is that we added a stats screen in a new tab of the window that appears when you finish a run. This way it'll be even clearer just how pathetic your attempt was!
You can see how your humans' stats changed over the course of your run and the progression of your mutations and buttons. You can also get economy advice. Or you can just admire the nice window we created!

But that's not all!
We reworked Hard Mode and renamed it Director's Cut Mode. We figured this would be a kind of ultimate version of Despot's Game for PvE players who have no interest in King of the Hill, but want more roguelike content and challenges. Here's some info about the new mode:
- You'll encounter stronger versions of monsters, mutations will have different values, and rooms will be configured in new ways. We also adjusted the balance, and practically nothing remains of what was once Hard Mode (although it didn't become any easier).
- No PvP. None. Why? It was a necessary decision that makes us free to focus on the PvE experience without wrecking the balance in King of the Hill.
- This isn't the final state of Director's Cut Mode. We plan to keep adding more content in future updates, such as mutations unique to PvE that would be really useful there but would absolutely break PvP.

[1.7.2]
Fixes a serious bug which prevented buying/taking mutations and buttons

The biggest change is that we added a stats screen in a new tab of the window that appears when you finish a run. This way it'll be even clearer just how pathetic your attempt was!
You can see how your humans' stats changed over the course of your run and the progression of your mutations and buttons. You can also get economy advice. Or you can just admire the nice window we created!

But that's not all!
We reworked Hard Mode and renamed it Director's Cut Mode. We figured this would be a kind of ultimate version of Despot's Game for PvE players who have no interest in King of the Hill, but want more roguelike content and challenges. Here's some info about the new mode:
- You'll encounter stronger versions of monsters, mutations will have different values, and rooms will be configured in new ways. We also adjusted the balance, and practically nothing remains of what was once Hard Mode (although it didn't become any easier).
- No PvP. None. Why? It was a necessary decision that makes us free to focus on the PvE experience without wrecking the balance in King of the Hill.
- This isn't the final state of Director's Cut Mode. We plan to keep adding more content in future updates, such as mutations unique to PvE that would be really useful there but would absolutely break PvP.

[1.6.4]
In this update we just focused on making some small tweaks, improving mechanics, and implementing balance changes. But the next one's gonna be a doozy, so keep an eye on our Discord channel for more details!

We reworked Bloodletting: mutations that affect healing when combined with Bloodletting now maim. We also increased the EXP received in Sprint, reworked Normal and Hard modes, and, made balance changes, of course!

[1.6.6]
- Fixes a number of bugs with healers

[1.6.4]
In this update we just focused on making some small tweaks, improving mechanics, and implementing balance changes. But the next one's gonna be a doozy, so keep an eye on our Discord channel for more details!

We reworked Bloodletting: mutations that affect healing when combined with Bloodletting now maim. We also increased the EXP received in Sprint, reworked Normal and Hard modes, and, made balance changes, of course!

[1.6.5]
- Fixes a number of bugs with healers

In this update we just focused on making some small tweaks, improving mechanics, and implementing balance changes. But the next one's gonna be a doozy, so keep an eye on our Discord channel for more details!

We reworked Bloodletting: mutations that affect healing when combined with Bloodletting now maim. We also increased the EXP received in Sprint, reworked Normal and Hard modes, and, made balance changes, of course!

- In all game modes except Brawl and Sprint, we increased the spread between the minimum and maximum possible numbers of rooms on a floor
- In Brawl there are now 3 rooms instead of 4 (except the first floor). We increased the number of rolls you get at altars and buffed the bonus from Wide Selection in the Mutation Tree
- In Sprint you now get slightly fewer tokens, but there are more altars. Additionally, Wide Selection now gives more random rolls at lower mutation levels

[1.6.0]
NEW GAME MODE: SPRINT!

Sprint is a shortened version of d'Spot's dungeon that lets you get to King of the Hill faster. To unlock this game mode, you'll have to beat the game at least once

We're also still experimenting with the food mechanic, so the new mode has both Food and No Food versions

For those of you who aren't into PvP, we adjusted Hard mode a little: monster abilities are now stronger, which means you'll need to field a more balanced team, not just a stronger one

[1.6.1]
- fixes a bug where the leaderboard was erroneously left open after the last King of the Hill fight
- fixes a bug where Impostor mutation sometimes user a wrong unit in King of the Hill
- fixes some other minor bugs

NEW GAME MODE: SPRINT!

Sprint is a shortened version of d'Spot's dungeon that lets you get to King of the Hill faster. To unlock this game mode, you'll have to beat the game at least once

We're also still experimenting with the food mechanic, so the new mode has both Food and No Food versions

For those of you who aren't into PvP, we adjusted Hard mode a little: monster abilities are now stronger, which means you'll need to field a more balanced team, not just a stronger one

New Mode: No Food

That's right, your units won't need to eat. But the cost of newbies now depends on the size of your squad: the bigger it gets, the more expensive newbies will be.
You'll still see Sacrificial Pits, but they'll just be for fun now. In case you happen to accidentally click on one.
And yes, this mode works with multiplayer King of the Hill. But it's primarily for anyone who gets annoyed with the food mechanic. Give the game a try without it, and we'll see how it goes.
We'd love for you to visit our Discord server (by clicking the icon in the main menu) and share your thoughts on the new mode with us. Or you can just come post memes in the off-topic channel.

[1.4.0]
- Earn ranking points and move between leagues in Brawl mode. Unlike the King of the Hill system, Brawl won't constantly have new seasons
- Warning! If you play Brawl in ranking mode, your rank will change even if you didn't finish the match and restarted Brawl. Each attempt counts, not just your best results!
- We added abilities for all tier 4 items. Just say \"Yes!\" to turrets, black swans, and tiny tentacles!
- You can now see which mutations will appear on the current level at the mutation altar
- You can unlock random mutations by beating other players in Brawl

[1.4.2]
- Fixes tier-4 items not being equipable in challenges

[1.4.4]
- Fixes a missing tier-4 skill animation on Ogre Mage
- Fixes several other small bugs and missing texts

[1.4.5]
- Fixes tier-4 Shooter skill not working with Rubber Bullets and Penetrating Shots mutations

[1.4.6]
- New season with balance updates for both default and brawl modes

[1.4.0]
- Earn ranking points and move between leagues in Brawl mode. Unlike the King of the Hill system, Brawl won't constantly have new seasons
- Warning! If you play Brawl in ranking mode, your rank will change even if you didn't finish the match and restarted Brawl. Each attempt counts, not just your best results!
- We added abilities for all tier 4 items. Just say \"Yes!\" to turrets, black swans, and tiny tentacles!
- You can now see which mutations will appear on the current level at the mutation altar
- You can unlock random mutations by beating other players in Brawl

[1.4.2]
- Fixes tier-4 items not being equipable in challenges

[1.4.4]
- Fixes a missing tier-4 skill animation on Ogre Mage
- Fixes several other small bugs and missing texts

[1.4.5]
- Fixes tier-4 Shooter skill not working with Rubber Bullets and Penetrating Shots mutations

[1.4.0]
- Earn ranking points and move between leagues in Brawl mode. Unlike the King of the Hill system, Brawl won't constantly have new seasons
- Warning! If you play Brawl in ranking mode, your rank will change even if you didn't finish the match and restarted Brawl. Each attempt counts, not just your best results!
- We added abilities for all tier 4 items. Just say \"Yes!\" to turrets, black swans, and tiny tentacles!
- You can now see which mutations will appear on the current level at the mutation altar
- You can unlock random mutations by beating other players in Brawl

[1.4.2]
- Fixes tier-4 items not being equipable in challenges

[1.4.4]
- Fixes a missing tier-4 skill animation on Ogre Mage
- Fixes several other small bugs and missing texts

[1.4.0]
- Earn ranking points and move between leagues in Brawl mode. Unlike the King of the Hill system, Brawl won't constantly have new seasons
- Warning! If you play Brawl in ranking mode, your rank will change even if you didn't finish the match and restarted Brawl. Each attempt counts, not just your best results!
- We added abilities for all tier 4 items. Just say \"Yes!\" to turrets, black swans, and tiny tentacles!
- You can now see which mutations will appear on the current level at the mutation altar
- You can unlock random mutations by beating other players in Brawl

[1.4.2]
- Fix tier-4 items not being equipable in challenges

- Earn ranking points and move between leagues in Brawl mode. Unlike the King of the Hill system, Brawl won't constantly have new seasons
- Warning! If you play Brawl in ranking mode, your rank will change even if you didn't finish the match and restarted Brawl. Each attempt counts, not just your best results!
- We added abilities for all tier 4 items. Just say \"Yes!\" to turrets, black swans, and tiny tentacles!
- You can now see which mutations will appear on the current level at the mutation altar
- You can unlock random mutations by beating other players in Brawl

Some minor balance changes for the new season. Stay tuned for new content and a new mechanic coming the season after this!
- Some starting teams have been buffed
- Mutations that give one human a bonus when you have humans of another class have been significantly buffed
- Newbie's Luck: now only tier 1 items drop, and the drop chance is 1% per each newbie
- Rain of Bullets - 150 → 200 damage
- Mage Gene - can now also be acquired on Healers
- Magic Defense Bonus - values at mid levels and prices have been changed slightly
- Mutations that buff summoned creatures have had their values slightly nerfect at higher levels

- Faster than Bullets mutation in line with its description doesn't give tokens on the level where it was taken anymore
- fixed wrong parameters for Newbie's Luck mutation in accordance with the last changelog