Emberward v0.4.3

Emberward is a fresh take on roguelike tower defense that puts you in the architect’s chair before the first monster spawns. With every run offering new maps, cards, towers and relics, each playthrough feels distinct-and every decision matters. Here’s what makes Emberward stand out:

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Key Features

- Maze-Building Phase
- Before the battle begins, you place limited wall-block cards to shape the paths your enemies must follow.
- Creative layouts can force longer routes, concentrate foes for splash damage, or funnel them past your high-powered defenses.

- Rune-Enhanced Blocks
- After each battle, slot runes into your wall cards to grant special effects-boost tower stats, unlock unique abilities or even double block size.
- Customizing blocks is a core part of your strategy, letting you adapt your defenses to ever-shifting challenges.

- Special Tower Variants
- Variable Sizes (1×3, 2×2, 3×3): Bigger towers hit harder but leave fewer building spots.
- Poison Towers that drench the path in toxic sludge instead of firing projectiles.
- Drone Towers that chase and harass enemies wherever they go.
- D20 Towers that roll for damage-hit big on a nat-20, or suffer the occasional critical blunder.
- And many more surprises lie in your deck, each demanding new tactical approaches.

- Roguelike Progression
- Pick your character class and elemental affinity ("fire source") at the start of each run.
- Discover new tower blueprints, block cards and relics as you advance.
- Earn experience from every battle, unlocking talents that carry over into future runs.

- Ever-Changing World
- Randomly generated maps and enemy waves ensure no two runs feel alike.
- Adaptive difficulty means you’re always pushed to refine your maze layouts and tower synergies.
- Permanent upgrades and branching talent trees give you long-term goals and meaningful choices.

Why You’ll Keep Coming Back
Emberward’s unique blend of pre-battle puzzle building and post-battle deck-building progression makes each session feel rewarding. Whether you’re tinkering with the perfect maze, hunting for that game-changing rune, or chasing new tower combos, you’ll find endless replay value in its evolving systems. If you’re looking for a tower defense that challenges both your strategic planning and your deck-management skills, Emberward delivers an addictive, ever-fresh experience.