Hi! The game looks cool and I wanted to give it a try. Unfortunatelly the demo wont work for me (OSX). The system simply states “The application Roadwarden can’t be opened”.
Hi! It's possible that I failed at providing the publisher with the Mac versions of the demo. I expect you don't want to purchase the game on Steam, but you may try buying the full version there, downloading the Mac build, seeing if it works for you, then ask for a refund and buy it here.
I purchased the game on GOG and after 3 failed runs (once my character's soul left their shell, I couldn't bring myself to go back to a saved game), I managed to finish it. Absolutely love the game! As a developer, I know it's not easy, all the hard work and toil you put into it, hoping that someone out there appreciates your work - well, I certainly did :-)
Anyway, I just have one question (or feature request, I guess): would it be possible to add the achievements (which I can see on Steam, and in the game) to GOG as well? I'm sure I will attempt at least one other run, but it would be a great motivator to see those achievements unlock.
I tried to implement GOG achievements all the way back in 2022, but at least at that time it was close to impossible to make them work on my own. Sadly, I don't think much has changed since then, but I promise that the next time I get to release an RPG of mine, I'll bring in someone who'll be able to handle achievements on all related platforms!
I've been looking into this, and what you said is true - this used to be near impossible. However :-) There's been some (very) recent developments - and good ones.
According to the included instructions, this is now very easy. You should be able to export/import the achievement list from Steam (this was possible before already), and with the included files, you should be able to make it work for Gog with no code changes.
Certainly worth a look IMHO.
BTW, I found your presentation on GIC on YouTube, I will be watching it :-)
I watched your presentation, it was great! "Narration is a great skipping forward tool" - that's a keeper.
Let me know if you're planning on making this update, because I'd like to report a couple of very minor typos as well. What would be the best way to pass those along?
moralanxietystudio _at_ gmail . com works, thanks! I'm at a point when I'm kind of afraid of touching Roadwarden so to not break it, but I do plan to make at least one more bug fixing patch, maybe for the next anniversary. And it may or may not involve changes in GOG's achievement. : )
I see! I tried making the default Ren'Py tools work, but, sadly, the game's interface is just too messy to make them work properly. : ( If I were to design the entirety of Roadwarden anew, I'd probably be able to do better, but it's too late now.
I would like to buy this game here but i am afraid that this is not the right version? Steam has like version 1.8.0, but here i get access to 1.1.2, wich is not the newest... Or is it just listed wrong?
Hi! If I remember correctly, the last version of Roadwarden was labeled as 1.0.92, so we've jumped into a new category. : ) The current Itch.io build is up to date, though I hope to prepare the 1.1.3 patch in the next 48 hours.
hi. I really want to play this game. However, i am visually impaired and wanted to know if this game has support for blind people. Does it suppport renpi's self-voicing by pressing the v key or image descriptions?
I'm sorry, I don't know how to do it. If you're sure you downloaded the Mac version, consider looking for fixes for MacOS Monterey in regards to "Ren'Py" - this is the engine Roadwarden uses.
Is it possible that the mac version has a 32bit executable in it ? That might be the reason. Is it possible that you package another mac version with a 64bit executable in it then ?
The issue was that the executable in the .app package did not have the execution flags/permission set. So I fixed it for myself and it is running now. Strange ...
I can understand the complexities, but I also agree that an Android port would be great. This is a game that lends itself to be played on a phone or a tablet, safely tucked under blankets in bed, during long winter nights.
Also, the android market might be very profitable. It reaches *a lot* of people.
But I would suggest to either upload both versions (the demo and the full one), or allow for in-app purchase of the full version, once the demo is completed.
In any case, great work. I love the writing, the worldbuilding and the aesthetics of the game.
At the interaction with the barkeep at the Pelt of the North, when he asks you to cover for him for the deal with Foggy, what part of his explanation is a lie?
Hi! I'm sorry if it's not stated clearly, I'll write a note for myself to look into it. The intended lie is that he still considers paying her for joining forces - the truth is he's just playing for time, hoping to bail before he faces any consequences for manipulating her.
I cannot say enough fantastic things about Roadwarden. I played through three times to see and explore everything I wanted to, and there was still so much left to do! The replayability factor is insane. Shout out to my new family in the Creeks, Eudocia, and the Forest Speaker.
Hi there! I'm sorry you faced such an issue. I just downloaded the demo and it works on my end. Is there any chance that you installed Roadwarden, or its demo, in the past, maybe even on Steam? It's possible that the game has merged its new files with some more ancient relics and that it formed a hybrid between two versions. If so, cleansing all the folders related to the game, especially the save folder, should be able to fix the issue.
I was wondering if anyone on here knows what dependencies this game has? I have downloaded the game on Linux, and extracted it out, but it's telling me it still wants steam?
I have not found any place that shares what is needed to run the game, so I'm unsure what it needs.
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Hi, I can help you localize your game in French to increase your sales! Hit me up if you're interested :)
Another vote for an Android port here!
I'll buy it again on release if you do. It works great on the Steam Deck but having it on the phone would be optimal!
I seen the Android request below and seen the response but this is a Ren'Py game, get it out on Android already please.
Hi! The game looks cool and I wanted to give it a try. Unfortunatelly the demo wont work for me (OSX). The system simply states “The application Roadwarden can’t be opened”.
Hi! It's possible that I failed at providing the publisher with the Mac versions of the demo. I expect you don't want to purchase the game on Steam, but you may try buying the full version there, downloading the Mac build, seeing if it works for you, then ask for a refund and buy it here.
Hi Aureus (and crew),
I purchased the game on GOG and after 3 failed runs (once my character's soul left their shell, I couldn't bring myself to go back to a saved game), I managed to finish it. Absolutely love the game! As a developer, I know it's not easy, all the hard work and toil you put into it, hoping that someone out there appreciates your work - well, I certainly did :-)
Anyway, I just have one question (or feature request, I guess): would it be possible to add the achievements (which I can see on Steam, and in the game) to GOG as well? I'm sure I will attempt at least one other run, but it would be a great motivator to see those achievements unlock.
Hi, and thank you so much for your support!
I tried to implement GOG achievements all the way back in 2022, but at least at that time it was close to impossible to make them work on my own. Sadly, I don't think much has changed since then, but I promise that the next time I get to release an RPG of mine, I'll bring in someone who'll be able to handle achievements on all related platforms!
I've been looking into this, and what you said is true - this used to be near impossible. However :-) There's been some (very) recent developments - and good ones.
Would you mind taking a look at this post?
https://www.gog.com/forum/three_kingdoms_story_conussia/gog_galaxy_achievements/...
According to the included instructions, this is now very easy. You should be able to export/import the achievement list from Steam (this was possible before already), and with the included files, you should be able to make it work for Gog with no code changes.
Certainly worth a look IMHO.
BTW, I found your presentation on GIC on YouTube, I will be watching it :-)
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I watched your presentation, it was great! "Narration is a great skipping forward tool" - that's a keeper.
Let me know if you're planning on making this update, because I'd like to report a couple of very minor typos as well. What would be the best way to pass those along?
moralanxietystudio _at_ gmail . com works, thanks! I'm at a point when I'm kind of afraid of touching Roadwarden so to not break it, but I do plan to make at least one more bug fixing patch, maybe for the next anniversary. And it may or may not involve changes in GOG's achievement. : )
Hi there. I bought this game on Steam, but pressing "enter" on the first page doesn't do anything. Do you have any way to fix?
Hi! Please try using your mouse. : )
hi, that's ok. I've edited my comment to make it a bit kkkmore clearer. WHen i tried the game, self-voicing did not turn on when i pressed the v key.
I see! I tried making the default Ren'Py tools work, but, sadly, the game's interface is just too messy to make them work properly. : ( If I were to design the entirety of Roadwarden anew, I'd probably be able to do better, but it's too late now.
I would like to buy this game here but i am afraid that this is not the right version?
Steam has like version 1.8.0, but here i get access to 1.1.2, wich is not the newest... Or is it just listed wrong?
Hi! If I remember correctly, the last version of Roadwarden was labeled as 1.0.92, so we've jumped into a new category. : ) The current Itch.io build is up to date, though I hope to prepare the 1.1.3 patch in the next 48 hours.
hi. I really want to play this game. However, i am visually impaired and wanted to know if this game has support for blind people. Does it suppport renpi's self-voicing by pressing the v key or image descriptions?
I'm sorry, but I wasn't able to introduce this type of accessibility options.
Doesn't open on MacOS Ventura.
Doesn't run on MacOS Monterey.. fix pls ?
I'm sorry, I don't know how to do it. If you're sure you downloaded the Mac version, consider looking for fixes for MacOS Monterey in regards to "Ren'Py" - this is the engine Roadwarden uses.
Is it possible that the mac version has a 32bit executable in it ? That might be the reason. Is it possible that you package another mac version with a 64bit executable in it then ?
The issue was that the executable in the .app package did not have the execution flags/permission set. So I fixed it for myself and it is running now. Strange ...
How did you fix it? I'm on Ventura.
Open terminal
cd into .app package
cd Contents
cd MacOS
chmod +x Roadwarden
Run and enjoy
Android port pwease!
Maybe! A bit difficult to pull it off, considering all the reading, menus, sub menus, and sub sub menus.
I can understand the complexities, but I also agree that an Android port would be great. This is a game that lends itself to be played on a phone or a tablet, safely tucked under blankets in bed, during long winter nights.
Also, the android market might be very profitable. It reaches *a lot* of people.
But I would suggest to either upload both versions (the demo and the full one), or allow for in-app purchase of the full version, once the demo is completed.
In any case, great work. I love the writing, the worldbuilding and the aesthetics of the game.
At the interaction with the barkeep at the Pelt of the North, when he asks you to cover for him for the deal with Foggy, what part of his explanation is a lie?
Hi! I'm sorry if it's not stated clearly, I'll write a note for myself to look into it. The intended lie is that he still considers paying her for joining forces - the truth is he's just playing for time, hoping to bail before he faces any consequences for manipulating her.
I cannot say enough fantastic things about Roadwarden. I played through three times to see and explore everything I wanted to, and there was still so much left to do! The replayability factor is insane. Shout out to my new family in the Creeks, Eudocia, and the Forest Speaker.
I wish there were more games like this! 5/5.
Hey can anyone help with this, I get it everytime I try to launch the demo:
I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
While running game code:
Exception: Line with id endingtransition_76b2fe88 appeared twice, at game/areas/backinthecity.rpy:129 and game/areas/epilogue.rpy:3246.
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback:
File "renpy/bootstrap.py", line 274, in bootstrap
renpy.main.main()
File "renpy/main.py", line 490, in main
renpy.game.script.load_script() # sets renpy.game.script.
File "renpy/script.py", line 297, in load_script
self.load_appropriate_file(".rpyc", ".rpy", dir, fn, initcode)
File "renpy/script.py", line 809, in load_appropriate_file
self.finish_load(stmts, initcode, filename=lastfn) # type: ignore
File "renpy/script.py", line 427, in finish_load
self.translator.take_translates(all_stmts)
File "renpy/translation/__init__.py", line 169, in take_translates
n.filename, n.linenumber))
Exception: Line with id endingtransition_76b2fe88 appeared twice, at game/areas/backinthecity.rpy:129 and game/areas/epilogue.rpy:3246.
Windows-10-10.0.19041 AMD64
Ren'Py 7.5.2.22081402u
Tue Feb 21 11:50:55 2023
Hi there! I'm sorry you faced such an issue. I just downloaded the demo and it works on my end. Is there any chance that you installed Roadwarden, or its demo, in the past, maybe even on Steam? It's possible that the game has merged its new files with some more ancient relics and that it formed a hybrid between two versions. If so, cleansing all the folders related to the game, especially the save folder, should be able to fix the issue.
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I was wondering if anyone on here knows what dependencies this game has? I have downloaded the game on Linux, and extracted it out, but it's telling me it still wants steam?
I have not found any place that shares what is needed to run the game, so I'm unsure what it needs.
Hi there! Are you saying that you downloaded Roadwarden-1.0.66-linux.tar.bz2 and it doesn't work?
BTW this version of the game is out of date, I need to poke the game's publisher to ask what's up with that.
Correct. I have extracted the tar, and run the games script, yet I run into this error. What requirements are needed for me to run this game on Linux?
Hi there! The game has recently been updated. Any chance it works for you now?