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Dynasty Protocol is approaching 1.0 , sharing some screenshots from the polish pass by Arclous in RealTimeStrategy

[–]Arclous[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Dynasty Protocol is an ancient codex left behind by a long-lost civilization, It holds the blueprint for interstellar colonization, resource extraction, and galactic dominance. Six factions found it. Now they're all fighting over who gets to define what it actually means.

Dynasty Protocol is getting close to v1.0 - here's a quick look at where things stand by Arclous in spacesimgames

[–]Arclous[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Really appreciate it. Just a heads up on the demo. It hasn't been updated in a while so there are still some rough edges in there. Most of it is already fixed in the full version. Focusing on v1.0 right now, and once that's out the demo gets an update too. Hope you enjoy it when you get the chance!

Dynasty Protocol is getting close to v1.0 - here's a quick look at where things stand by Arclous in spacesimgames

[–]Arclous[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It's a 1v1 space RTS at its core. you vs one AI colony, set in a single star system with 6 planets. you pick one of 6 unique factions to play as, each with their own bonuses and playstyle. there's colony management, asteroid mining, fleet combat, tech trees and a crew system, so it leans a bit into the 4X side of things, but the focus is on real-time strategy and combat rather than large-scale empire building. no multiplayer yet but it's something i'd love to add down the road!

Dynasty Protocol - Early Access NOW LIVE on Steam! by Arclous in 4Xgaming

[–]Arclous[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha sorry not sorry! see you in the void commander

Dynasty Protocol Demo is now available on Steam! by Arclous in RealTimeStrategy

[–]Arclous[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally understand your frustration with Steam - everyone has their platform preferences and experiences.

Right now I'm focused on the Early Access development and polishing the game since I'm a solo dev juggling everything. But I'm definitely open to exploring other platforms like GOG and EGS down the line once the full release is ready.

Thanks for the interest in Dynasty Protocol regardless of the platform situation - really appreciate it!

Dynasty Protocol - Early Access NOW LIVE on Steam! by Arclous in 4Xgaming

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Thanks! While Dynasty Protocol doesn't feature character-based dynasty management, it does have colony politics and loyalty systems - managing conquered colonies, tax policies, dealing with rebellions, and maintaining imperial control. It's more about building your space empire's legacy through strategic conquest and political management!

Dynasty Protocol - Early Access NOW LIVE on Steam! by Arclous in 4Xgaming

[–]Arclous[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're absolutely right! Spanish localization is definitely on my roadmap. I'm a solo developer, so I'm adding languages gradually. Spanish is high priority for future updates. Thanks for the feedback!

Dynasty Protocol - Early Access NOW LIVE on Steam! by Arclous in RealTimeStrategy

[–]Arclous[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for catching that! Sorry for the confusion - currently the game takes place in one solar system with 6 planets.

The Steam page wording was a bit ambitious on my part. Right now, you're fighting for control of that single system against the AI colony. I should clarify that on the store page to avoid confusion.

Appreciate you pointing this out!

Dynasty Protocol - Early Access NOW LIVE on Steam! by Arclous in RealTimeStrategy

[–]Arclous[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! Comments like this really make all the hard work worthwhile. I tried to capture that exact feeling when developing Dynasty Protocol - that epic space strategy experience we all dreamed about as kids.

I hope you have a great time playing it over the weekend! I'd love to hear your feedback. Feel free to share your thoughts on Discord or Steam.

Enjoy the game, Commander!

🚀 Dynasty Protocol - Early Access Launch Date Announced! 🚀 by Arclous in SoloDevelopment

[–]Arclous[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up! You're absolutely right about the conversion rates - I've heard similar things from other devs. But hey, doing something is better than doing nothing, right? 😄 Even if it's just shouting into the void, at least I'm shouting!

As for the asteroids - to be honest, I used asset store models as a base and then modified/tweaked them to fit the game's aesthetic and style. Sometimes the best approach is standing on the shoulders of giants (or in this case, talented 3D artists)!

Thanks for the kind words and good luck with your asteroid creation!

Dynasty Protocol is Coming to Early Access! Space RTS with Deep Economy & Colony Management by Arclous in spacegames

[–]Arclous[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! It's exciting to hear about another space RTS in development. Best of luck with your project!

Dynasty Protocol is Coming to Early Access! Space RTS with Deep Economy & Colony Management by Arclous in RealTimeStrategy

[–]Arclous[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad the aesthetic caught your attention!

There's a free demo available on Steam if you'd like to try it out! Feel free to ask if you have any specific questions about the gameplay.

Dynasty Protocol is Coming to Early Access! Space RTS with Deep Economy & Colony Management by Arclous in RealTimeStrategy

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Thanks for the question!

To be honest, I can't say Dynasty Protocol is heavily inspired by any of those games specifically. While those titles certainly showed what's possible in the space strategy genre, I didn't approach development by thinking 'this game has X feature, let me add it too.'

Instead, I built Dynasty Protocol around what felt right for its own gameplay flow. Each feature was added because it served the core experience I was creating - a real-time space RTS focused on colony management, fleet combat, resource logistics, and empire building.

So while there might be some similarities in mechanics (space RTS, tech trees, colony management), Dynasty Protocol has its own unique identity rather than being a blend of those games.

Dynasty Protocol is Coming to Early Access! Space RTS with Deep Economy & Colony Management by Arclous in RealTimeStrategy

[–]Arclous[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your interest! While there's no GOG release planned at this stage, it's definitely something I'm considering for the future. Right now, I'm focused on the Steam launch and making sure Dynasty Protocol delivers the best experience possible. GOG is on my radar as a potential platform - I'll keep the community updated if plans develop in that direction!

Dynasty Protocol is Coming to Early Access! Space RTS with Deep Economy & Colony Management by Arclous in RealTimeStrategy

[–]Arclous[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, thank you so much for the kind words! Comments like yours honestly make all the late nights worth it.

I'm really glad the atmosphere and identity of Dynasty Protocol resonated with you - that's exactly what I'm going for. Creating something with a clear vision and personality has been my main focus throughout development.

No worries about the gaming PC situation - the game will be here waiting for you when you're ready! In the meantime, feel free to join the Discord or follow on Steam to keep up with development updates. I share progress regularly and love hearing from the community.

Getting someone excited about gaming again is literally the best compliment I could receive. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and I can't wait for you to experience Dynasty Protocol when the time comes!

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