December 2023 Broadcast
Citizens of the Suzerainverse,
As the new year dawns, we stand at the crossroads of time, engaging in a reflective and introspective dance. The 2023 year's journey has reached its culmination, and as the sun sets, it casts its final glow upon the days gone by. The moon, a silent witness to our collective endeavors, illuminates the twilight of our achievements, prompting us to ponder: what will remain in the fabric of time?
The commencement of the year isn't just a mark on the calendar; it's a transition—a threshold leading us into the unknown territories of new possibilities. We stand on the precipice of a new cycle, eager to craft our intentions, aspirations, and dreams for the year ahead.
Dear citizens, welcome to the final transmission of 2023!
In December, we celebrated the 3rd anniversary of Suzerain, filled with happiness and excitement. During that time, we announced the release date of the Kingdom of Rizia—scheduled to launch on March 25, 2024. We are pouring our hearts into this DLC, eager for everyone to experience the new adventures and stories it holds.
Initially, we planned to release the DLC before the end of 2023. However, we extended the development period to refine the new features and narratives. This decision ensured that we delivered higher-quality content.
For those who haven't added it to their wishlist yet, now is the perfect opportunity!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2352340/Suzerain_Kingdom_of_Rizia/
We also highlighted an engaging livestream session where we provided insights and conducted our usual Q&A session. This proved to be a good opportunity to delve deeper into the details of the upcoming DLC with our ever-growing community.
We're delighted to see the number of participants increasing with each session. If you missed the live, or if you'd like to revisit the discussion, we invite you to watch or re-watch the Live Stream down below.
December 2023 was a landmark month for us at Torpor Games, highlighted by the conclusion of our closed testing round. The insights gained are now fueling enhancements across the game. We are working on more content for the new narrative traits and roleplaying expressions, adding more depth to dialogue interactions. Efforts to make the game more accessible are also underway, with new tutorials designed to ease the learning curve for newcomers, especially with the new royal decrees and war mechanics.
On the creative side, we celebrated the completion of the Rizia Original Soundtrack, now available for wishlist, alongside significant progress in sound production for both the prologue and the main game. Our art team has been hard at work finalizing character portraits and refining our logos and silhouettes. Additionally, a major technical stride was made in optimizing the notification system, significantly boosting game performance. This will have a significant positive impact on the Sordland experience as well with the future update.
The late-game narrative design is being meticulously crafted to ensure a compelling conclusion to all storylines, while the integration of war mechanics with story elements is being enhanced for a more immersive experience. Work is continuing in seamlessly integrating the armed forces and training mechanics into the Rizia experience, extending their use beyond just the war path into the diplomatic path. The expansion of the Rizia codex is ongoing, adding further lore richness to the Suzerain Universe.
In last month's exciting development, we began localizing Suzerain base game into Chinese, a project led by Chengjun, a partner from the University of Adelaide, and supported by dozens of enthusiastic community volunteers. This step marks a significant advancement in making our game more accessible to a broader audience, laying the groundwork for future inclusive localization efforts to spread the value of Suzerain to the world. We're immensely grateful for the dedication and hard work of our volunteers. For those interested in being a part of this or future localization projects, we welcome you to join our dedicated channel on Discord. Your contributions can help bring this ambitious project to fruition!
In our community spotlight, we're excited to feature The Merkopan Game's latest mod for Hearts of Iron IV, which introduces Suzerain content. This creative project showcases the talent within our rapidly growing Suzerain Universe community. Fans of Hearts of Iron IV will find this mod adds an intriguing new layer to their gaming experience. Check out TMG's mod by clicking here and join in celebrating the innovative spirit of our community.
In December, we were pleasantly surprised to find ourselves nominated for the prestigious Tech Awards Gala awards hosted by Sir Kai Wegner the Governing Mayor of the City of Berlin, specifically in the category of “Gaming & IoT”. Our studio had the honor of standing alongside notable contenders such as Atopia and Zaubar. Although we did not secure the award, the recognition itself holds significant meaning for us. It serves as compelling evidence of our studio's impact and value within our community, affirming our presence and contribution.
Before we bring this broadcast to an end, we wanted to extend our gratitude once again to the talented winners of our October flag contest:
Confederacy of Yarktralis Flag Winner: Evenski
Federation of Anrakan Islands Flag Winner: Merely1man Their winning flags will soon become a part of the game. Thank you for contributing to the success of this contest and let your creative spirit continue to flourish! 
Confederacy of Yarktralis by Evenski & Federation of Anrakan Islands by Merely1man
And last but not least, we send heartfelt belated Holidays wishes from the entire Torpor Games team! May this season wrapped you in warmth, love, and the embraced of those dear to you. If you'd like to support us, consider adding the Kingdom of Rizia to your wishlist. Your kindness means the world to us.
Until the next update, take care!
Glovurius axa Rizia!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2352340/Suzerain_Kingdom_of_Rizia/
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