Zoythrus™

Other tribes may have been blessed with fertile land, abundant resources, or a warrior culture, but the Oumaji have something the others do not - speed. The legendary Shebron can quickly dash over dunes, hills, and plains, and are why the Oumaji excel at hit-and-run raids.

Hello Polytopians,

It's the Oumaji Tribe Moon, a whole month dedicated to celebrating the Oumaji, our favorite lightning-fast, desert marauders!

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

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

P.S. Thanks for the art, Papzy3!

-Zoythrus

Hey Polytopians!

It's time to help us test a new beta! This one sees a return of Live Games and Replays, but also adds Lobbies!

If you need a refresher on what new features we're adding in this new beta:

• Live Games - a tight, quick game format where the turn timer is always right on your tail! If you run out of time, you'll get skipped, and 3 skips means you get kicked, so make those moves fast!
  
• Replays - online multiplayer games will now be saved to the cloud, and able to be accessed from the new "Replays" tab in the multiplayer menu! You can share links to the replays for everyone to see that particular replay!
  
• Lobbies - a new way of gathering you friends together for a match. Lobbies are not time restricted, but you pick the tribe wh...

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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