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Update 2.2.2.7779
Hello Polytopians!

We’ve got a relatively small update for you that should adjust some issues with the Diplomacy update! The Overheal bug has been fixed, star collection now won't get in the way of your turn, and AI should use Cloaks less, as well as other things.

Changelog:
- Added new Cloak and Dagger graphics
- Fixed overheal bug
- Fixed broken star collection
- Fixed short sound on app star when tribe music is disabled
- Fixed Polaris Freezing does not reset pacifist task
- Fixed the lack of animation when attacking unit in the clouds
- Fixed notification bug when player sends peace treaty and loses in the same turn
- Adjusted AI when using Cloaks

The majestic Turmelon is the main source of inspiration for Aquarion artisans. Children play with Turmelon toys, merchants push their wares from Turmelon-shaped carts, and even the Aquarion monarch sits on a Turmelon-shaped throne.

Hello Polytopians,

It's the Aquarion Tribe Week, a whole week dedicated to celebrating the Aquarion, our favorite fish folk!

Not enough Aquarion in your life? We're having discounts on all Aquarion merchandise at https://shop.midjiwan.com until July 22nd!

Now, tell us what you think about the Aquarion in the comments!

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"Farming in Zeboya is made much easier with the myriad of irrigation channels built by the Zebasi. Windmills use the power of the wind to power lifts that pull water from Lake Mozimwa into the irrigation network, keeping Waongii, Uzu, Z'nula, and other crops growing all year long!

Hello Polytopians,

It's the Zebasi Tribe Moon, a whole month dedicated to celebrating the Zebasi, our favorite curious horticulturalists!

Not enough Zebasi in your life? We're having discounts on all Zebasi merchandise at https://shop.midjiwan.com until July 31st!

Now, tell us what you think about the Zebasi in the comments!

P.S. Thanks for the art, Viera903!

-Zoythrus

Now Introducing Steam Community Items!
Hey, Steam fans, the wait is over! Now we’re adding emoticons, badges, trading cards, backgrounds and other goodies to Steam, so you can show off your love for Polytopia with pride!

We’ve added the basics:
12 Trading Cards (1 for each of the Regular tribes)
6 Badges (5 normal, 1 Foil)
11 Emoticons (2 Rare, 4 Uncommon, 4 Common)
5 Static Profile Backgrounds

As well as Point Shop items:
3 Animated Profile Backgrounds
3 Animated Stickers
2 Mini-Profile Backgrounds
2 Animated Avatars
2 Animated Profile Frames

Don’t like working with trading cards? All of these items can be purchased on the Point Shop as well!

There you go! Now, go get those trading cards!

-Zoythrus

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Hello Polytopians!

As you know, we just released the Diplomacy update for Polytopia, and we've been seeing some questions about what it's about, how it works, and how to use the new things it adds. So, we thought to write up an FAQ to help demystify some of the new content!

The Diplomacy Update
Q: What is the Diplomacy Update? A: The Diplomacy Update is the most recent update to Polytopia, which adds some new and exciting content to the world of Polytopia. Specifically, it adds the new "Diplomacy" tech after "Strategy" (formerly known as "Shields"), Peace Treaties, Embassies, Capital Vision, and Cloaks/Daggers, and we'll discuss all of those throughout this document.

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"Have you heard the stories of Po Iu, the legendary warrior? Kickoo myth is often based on their exploits, with classic stories such as "Po Iu Creates Fish," "Po Iu and the 7-Headed Beast," and "Po Iu Goes to Kaa Pu". Visit a Kickoo storyteller if you want to hear more!"

Hello Polytopians,

It's the Kickoo Tribe Moon, a whole month dedicated to celebrating the Kickoo, our favorite ship-building wayfarers!

Not enough Kickoo in your life? We're having discounts on all Kickoo merchandise at https://shop.midjiwan.com until June 30th!

Now, tell us what you think about the Kickoo in the comments!

P.S. Thanks for the art, Pokerface!

-Zoythrus

This unmoving countdown represents the time when Diplomacy is going to be released to you, the public, but relative to some point in the near past when we simply screenshotted the promotional webpage!

Yeah, you heard us right, we're finally releasing Diplomacy! After YEARS of development, Diplomacy will move out of beta and right to your fingertips (or cursor-tips, if you're on Steam) regardless of whether or not you were in the beta!



When was this countdown counting down to? Some point in the near future!!!! We'll also be closing the beta program for Steam at that time, too.

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Hello Polytopians!

You might have noticed two recent updates for the beta, and we'd like to give you some more details on what they entail.

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Update 2.2.0.7514

This build doesn't contains replays

- Chopping was moved to Forestry tech
- Update Daggers graphics
- Improved AI behaviour
- Added info button in Riots messages
- Update broken peace and destroyed embassy popups
- Added "Hostile" state when peace is broken
- Added info popup when player cannot establish embassy or send peace treaty
- Removed diplomacy actions from bottom menu, now they are only available in tribe info popup
- Adjust animations when placing and destroying embassies
- Invisible cloaks are not revealing by splash attacks now
- Prevent possible diplomatic contacts with nature
- Update camera zooming when revealing player's capitals
- Other UI improvements

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"The Luxidoorian Emperor always sets the “hottest fashion” which all Luxidoorians try to emulate, even if it’s impractical in the hot sun. The current Emperor prefers turbans, but the last one loved shawls"

Hello Polytopians,

It's the Luxidoor Tribe Moon, a whole month dedicated to celebrating the Luxidoor, our favorite money-grubbing snobs!

Not enough Luxidoor in your life? We're having discounts on all Luxidoor merchandise at https://shop.midjiwan.com until May 31st!

Now, tell us what you think about the Luxidoor in the comments!

P.S. Thanks for the art, Beauxtron!

-Zoythrus