The frontend consists of Backbone.js + Marionette, Cocos2D-HTML5, and WebGL.

The game's backend consists of Node.js services written in CoffeeScript and JavaScript, using Firebase's Realtime Database, Redis, and Postgres. Now that this work has been done, I'd like to invite any developers interested in working on the game to check out the project. I'm a volunteer developer who has spent the last two months or so working to get the game into a playable state, with automation and documentation in place to make it easier for others to contribute. We'll be around for ~3 hours to answer questions, so fire away!Īs some of you have already discovered, Counterplay Games open sourced Duelyst this year! The original code and art assets are available under a Creative Commons license on Github: The team will all be communicating via this account. Our final network test before open beta begins tomorrow at 2PM UTC, and our Kickstarter launches one day later. We plan to enter open beta in Q4 of this year, and begin the transition to long-term active development with the help of Kickstarter. We have run multiple successful network tests already, hosting thousands of community members over several weekends. Players take to the battlefield with on one of six different Factions, each with unique play styles and strategic options. From what started as a few fans who really missed their favorite game, the team has grown to include veteran developers from the original Duelyst, Rocket League, Warframe, and more.ĭuelyst II combines the intricate, positional aspects of turn based strategy games with the deep customization and dynamic gameplay of CCGs. Since 2020 we've been working on creating a successor to Duelyst with the blessing of the original developers, Counterplay Games.

Hello r/Games ! We're some of the team over at Dream Sloth Games, here to answer your questions on Duelyst II or game development in general. Our final network test before open beta is starting tomorrow, so make sure to check it out on Steam or our website if you're interested in playing! And if you'd like to support development, our Kickstarter launches on Saturday.Īnother thanks to the r/Games mods for allowing us to host this AMA, we've had a great time speaking with everyone ❤️ EDIT: Thanks for all the great questions! It's been over 3 hours now and we're wrapping things up.

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