Friends,
Caves of Qud 1.0 comes out tomorrow. We've been saying it's 15 years in the making, because 15 is a nice round number. The truth is it's been 17 years! 2007. South Florida. Us coming up with a large number of weird ideas and hacking away in Brian's garage. If it feels like a fever dream to you that something li...
2024-12-04 18:49:33 +0000 UTC View PostA precognitive vision is transiting the sentient grapevine:
A monad of answers inscribe the cocoon...
{n} purple wardens beseech the Chair,
What is death, if one rose is fair?
How long from beetle moon to beetle moon?
What could it mean?????????
Unrelatedly (maybe), we wa...
2024-10-21 19:13:38 +0000 UTC View PostIf you are a backer at the Dromad level or higher, please tell is how you would like your name to appear.
You can also use this form to opt out of your name appearing.
Please submit an answer by October 31st, 2024.Thanks to all our backers, you make a huge difference!
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Hi folks,
We have a sneak peek alpha version of our new patch-in-the-works ready for you all to play!
It's Steam-only for now. Use code 'springmoltingalpha24' in the Private Betas field under the 'Betas' tab. (right-click Caves of Qud in Steam > Properties > Betas).
What to expect:
... 2024-04-22 22:58:37 +0000 UTC View PostHello friends,
Our next feature arc is almost ready for beta. We want to give patrons an early look — and request your help testing! — so here it is...
The 7th Plague - Highlights
Hello friends!
Some big news as of last Friday. We announced a publishing partnership with Kitfox Games! https://twitter.com/KitfoxGames/status/1684926687929057280
The big bullet points of the announcement are:...
2023-07-31 18:51:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe Spring '23 Triad is finally here, folks. Plus, we have a special BONUS pet for you: the inimitable Bon te Bok!
Steps to redeem:
1. Make sure you're on the latest version of Qud, post...
2023-07-21 19:36:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe results are in. The top three vote-getters are
The '23 Spring Triad will be available some time in the coming weeks, so keep a look out. Until then, 2023-03-28 00:23:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello all!
Right now, our Barathrumite+ patrons are voting on the next set of Patreon pets. That vote will end next Friday, March 24th. If you're curious, here's the list they're choosing from.
Hello friends,
We've been hard at work on our final few feature arcs. But it's been a while and you've gone petless, so here are three new ones!
Steps to redeem:
1. Make sure you're on the late...
2023-02-22 21:30:52 +0000 UTC View PostHello!
We've been hard at work on our next feature arc — the Moon Stair. Today, we're happy to release an early alpha build to our patrons only! We'll include more info once we move to beta, but for now, here's a summary of what you'll see.
Our three new friends have arrived. Follow these steps to redeem the New Year Triad of pets!
[tl;dr: the pet code for mote cloud is PIPXNB9FC, the pet code for Recall Star is PC4C9K4JF, and the pet code for unpleasant mirror is PLGBQ1H4L.
1. Make sure you're on the latest version of Qud, posted last night. [2...
2022-04-02 17:16:07 +0000 UTC View PostHey all,
Just a quick post to say we rephrased the Patreon benefit descriptions to be more accurate, particularly to reflect how the Pet of the Month Club – now called Patreon Pets – is no longer on a monthly cadence.
We're still working on the New Year Triad of Pets. They'll be coming soon. Until then, live a...
2022-03-21 18:54:05 +0000 UTC View Postarconauts, barathrumites, dromads, water barons, and highly entropic beings,
We made an infrastructure tweak in the Deep Jungle feature arc that just went live, and it broke Gru-wof-ufo, loyal snapjaw retainer. You can fix this simply by re-redeeming his pet code: PT2W0J4L4
Live and drink.
2022-02-19 21:32:31 +0000 UTC View PostThe winners are in, and they're all tied for first with the same amount of votes. Here they are!
We'll get ...
2022-02-09 18:35:36 +0000 UTC View PostHello friends. We're back! And right now, Barathrumite+ patrons are voting on the New Year Triad of Pets. The winners will be chosen on Tuesday, February 8th, 11:59 PM PDT.
Here is a list of the candidates. And a note on future rewards: we may be changing things up soon. Stay tuned!
Live and drink...
2022-02-01 19:46:35 +0000 UTC View PostHello!
We've been heads down on our next feature arc — the Palladium Reef / Character Creation Rework; this is why pets are a bit behind. But we have a surprise for you today: we're putting up an early alpha build of the new patch available to patrons only!
It's very rough around the edges, and we don't have pat...
2021-08-21 00:46:45 +0000 UTC View PostTime to enjoy the Winter Triad of Pets from the comfort of early spring. Follow these steps to redeem your 3 new friends!
[tl;dr: the pet code for a network of roots is PF4430323, the pet code for Frillicent is PBRQ3I49U, and the pet code for Goshling is PON5EIBB7.
1. Make sure you're on one of the latt...
2021-04-30 23:34:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello friends,
We've a sneak preview for all our patrons: early access on Steam to a new feature we've been hacking on for a while, game modes. Here's a run down on what they are.
Classic - the standard Qud experience as its officially supported today
Roleplay - checkpointin...
2021-04-10 01:10:14 +0000 UTC View PostThe poll has closed and the Winter Triad is decided.
1) FREEHOLD MYSTERY CHOICE (???)
2) So endearing was her countenance that none could call her girshling. So, goshling she became.
3) A network of roots (tie with the TRIVIA weapons system broken via the rule, "<... 2021-02-27 01:57:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends! The Winter Triad of Pets poll is upon us. Right now, Barathrumite+ patrons are casting their votes. On Wednesday, February 24th, 11:59 PM PDT, the Highest Three will prevail. Check out the list below to see what their options are.
In a week, we'll post the winners. Until then, as always, live a...
2021-02-19 00:00:25 +0000 UTC View PostFinally, the Autumn Triad of Pets is here. Follow these steps to redeem them!
[tl;dr: NaN-N/A's pet code is PWV7ANH4U, Gru-wof-ufo's pet code is PT2W0J4L4, and Mechanical You's pet code is PQIVIOZKC.
1. Make sure to get the latest version of Qud, which we just posted: either v201.62 (aka v2.0.201.x)&nb...
2021-01-23 06:08:28 +0000 UTC View PostHello, friends. Let's announce the winners of the Autumn Triad of Pets poll. We have...
1) You, but mechanical
2) Standen in service we, Saad, for to claime yon Lunar Throne, thyn by vertu of thy Title
3) Your very own snapjaw retainer
Thir...
2020-12-05 19:23:23 +0000 UTC View PostHello, friends. Right now Barathrumite+ patrons are voting on who will comprise the Autumn Triad of Pets. They will make their decision by Friday, November 13, 11:59 PM PDT. Until the time of that great reveal, we've provided a list of the candidate pitches for you to peruse below.
We will see you soon,...
2020-11-09 20:07:14 +0000 UTC View PostJust what the title says.
At long last, the Summer Triad of Pets is here. These are the steps to redeem them!
[tl;dr: Moldfella's pet code is P43DUH95B, Lorent Epsome's pet code is PTK7I5CEC, and the important fish's pet code is PMD2XF47Z.
1. Make sure to get the latest version of Qud, which we just posted: either v200.97...
2020-09-19 07:42:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe vote is over and we now (sort of) have our Pets of the Month 14, 15, and 16.
The three highest vote-getters were:
Hello friends,
It's August now, and we owe our Arconaut+ patrons pets for the last three months. A Summer Triad of Pets, if you will. To this end, we're doing something a little different for this poll.
Barathrumites+ patrons are choosing their favorites from a list of chirps about twenty different pets, gathered ...
2020-08-07 23:17:51 +0000 UTC View PostHello friends,
We owe you a June pet! Right now, though, we're tightening the last screws on the gigantic Tomb of the Eaters patch, which we're hoping to launch on the main branch in just one week, next Friday, July 17th. For those of you who haven't checked in on the beta, this'll be the largest conten...
2020-07-10 20:26:11 +0000 UTC View Post[tl;dr: Man Opener's pet code is PCZIDS15L and Snakelite's is PKUAO69VI.]
April and May's pets, Man Opener and Snakelite, are now available! Here are the steps to redeem them.
1. Make sure to get the latest version of Qud, which we just posted: v199.7 (or just 199.x)
2. From the main menu screen,...
2020-05-30 04:20:42 +0000 UTC View Post
