The King has arrived! Get ready for Ezekiel in this week’s direct purchase Hero Card sale.
Ezekiel is larger than life. In a world filled with death, that’s a welcome addition to any empire. But King Ezekiel is more than his flowery language. He’s a resourceful survivor and talented leader who inspires his people, guiding them through seemingly insurmountable challenges… and yet he smiles.
Sale Details
This sale takes place on Friday, September 13th at 7am PT. Ezekiel Hero Cards will follow a tiered pricing structure based on the remaining supply, with Common Hero Cards staying at one low price throughout the sale.
This sale is not time limited, and Ezekiel will stay available in The Walking Dead: Empires Store until the supply is exhausted or it is taken down to make room for new Heroes in the future.
Like our other direct Hero Card sales, Ezekiel cards purchased in this sale will fulfill directly to GalaChain and be usable in the game right away.
Survive Together
Good luck out there this weekend, survivors. Fight for survival, but build for the future!
Ezekiel was never the type to just look out for himself. He’s always stood for making a difference and bringing joy and community into this dark and brutal world – exactly the kind of hero who can help you build a lasting empire.!
Visit The Walking Dead: Empires store tomorrow to recruit the King himself, Ezekiel, to your team!
As we approach the launch of REDACTED NAME (code name Project Cerberus), the time has come for Vox Odyssey to end its journey.
After your extensive travels collecting jars of pickles and mysterious dragon eggs, it is time to retire your walking stick, put your feet up and enjoy some well deserved downtime.
Oh No! What? Gala is ending our Odyssey? What are we going to do??
Fear not! Odyssey is all moving into Project Cerberus!!
All of your collections will move over and eventually be usable.
What about adventuring?
Do not fret, true believers. There is a new way for your VOX to continue searching for treasures!
We are thrilled to introduce Voyages!
Inside Project Cerberus, you can select one of your intrepid citizens and send them out on quests!
Just like before, they will roam the VOXverse for resources, loot and even some rare treasures!
It’s pretty simple to get those denizens of your realm out on a voyage!
Select a citizen. VOX of course are the best at adventuring, but Protovox can do this too.
Rewards are scaled by account and worker stats.
The higher your account level, the more you can send out on voyages.
Choose the biome of the mission.
This allows you to target specific resources you might not have access to with your current lands.
You will unlock more voyage-ready biomes as you level up your account.
Prep with new items. There will be specific new equipment to craft, find or buy that will help with Voyages, like a higher chance to find rare items, more bits per hour and other bonuses.
Every time a worker is out, two types of rewards are guaranteed- Bits and EXP.
There are plenty more mysteries waiting to be found in your Voyages, but I don’t want to give away the secrets!
So stay tuned my friends, you will see this feature in the Beta builds soon! – Vox Populi
Season 6 of Eternal Paradox is nearing its epic conclusion. Are you prepared to fight for The Ring?
Alex: Fight is basically all I do, mysterious voice.
Emma: Yes, that is apparent from all the giggling and horseplay.
Alex: Oh yeah? And meanwhile you’re blinding us all with your constant cheeriness.
Emma: I was indeed cheering when I defeated you at the Storm Ruins last weekend.
Alex: Hey! That one wasn’t fair. The sun was in my eyes!
Emma: Indeed… it was bright. Good thing I can beat you with my eyes closed.
The Road to Conquest
The second Conquest event of Season 6 has wrapped up… and it was definitely an interesting battle!
This Conquest involved battles all across Elysium and some unexpected results. While S12 has historically controlled 4-5 ruins for the first 30 minutes and forced everyone to play catch up, this time they encountered extreme resistance from other guilds early on. The result was the Ring of Ruin opening with all 4 guilds at the top of the leaderboard in surprising proximity to each other.
It was a hard fought conquest again and we were again fighting the whole server. We are proud of our members who did a great job. In the end it was a close result.
-CaptWusl, leader of S12
While the leaders were close, it was GFX sitting in front at the end of the first period. Through the second period, BTB and EPX continued to challenge each other and S12 so that none of them were really able to break away. During this time the Ring exchanged hands several times with Ozknights (OzK) getting in on the action and holding the central point for significant amounts of time. Throughout the second period, three of the four guilds fought each other while GFX went largely unnoticed as they quietly held ruins and extended their lead.
We can do it guys! Just need a final push!
-HumPlays, Leader of EPx
During the third period the action heated up, but for most guilds it was too little too late. S12 made huge gains on their point total relative to other guilds during this time, but they were unable to hinder the other guilds enough to catch up. Each GFX ruin they took seemed to be replaced with another right away. In a photo finish at the end, EPx nudged BTB out of second place with just a handful of points to further shake up the rankings!
The conquest was tough and challenging, the score was tight and the last seconds decided the ranking to a great extent.
-OMH, leader of BTB
Congratulations to all the top guilds and captains!
GFGroup (GFX)
Eternals (EPx)
BTB-I (BTB)
SQUARE12 (S12)
Whether a player’s season is awful, good or great, everyone enjoys when his guild places good on a leaderboard. Over the course of the few seasons we all have built up relationships. It Is sad to see players leaving because of “imbalances”. Especially when a “game” is so time consuming… And make no mistake, Top 1 would mean nothing if there are very few left to play with and enjoy the ride together.
-Domin0, leader of GFX
The Coming Battle
While the reigning champs may have been unseated for two conquests in a row, they’re probably not planning on staying out of the top spot.
It’s no secret that S12 has dominated the last few seasons… but it seems like their rival guilds are trying out new tactics to see how competitive these battles can really be. S12 is powerful, however. They will adapt and come back hard in the third conquest, when their power is at its full zenith.
With the top four spots in the rankings being thoroughly scrambled up compared to the first conquest, we’re somewhere we haven’t been since maybe season 1 or season 2… there really is no favorite for the season win at this point. It’s anybody’s game. Whoever wants it the most and strategizes the best in conquest 3 will take the Season 6 title.
The top 64 places on the individual conquest leaderboard are all a mishmash of EPx and GFX, but S12 and BTB are biding their time just below. If the first two conquests this season are any indication, absolutely anything could happen in the third… it’s still anyone’s game!
Time will tell though. The final conquest of season 6 is only 10 days away. Will you be ready?
Battle Looms
Alex: …And frankly Emma, I’d have beaten you any other day! You had to get the help of multiple guilds to beat me!
Emma: It is not help, boom man. You have simply made too many enemies and now you reap your harvest.
Alex: Well, to show you that I’m not too salty I’ve gotten you a present Emma. I hope you like it.
Emma: That is very thoughtful of you, pirate. I accept your gift. You honor my – BOOOOOOOOM
Alex: Mwuahahahahha… buhbye Emma! It was fun hosting with you! Roll credits, disembodied voice!
It was a glorious playtest, adventurers! The rolling hills were alive with exemplars crafting, hunting and exploring this great land!
The test was fun, but brutal. Wolves were waiting to devour unwitting exemplars who got too focused on chasing the golden rabbit… but that’s how it goes in Mirandus. This land is as dangerous as it is enchanting.
Adventure carefully. Keep your wits about you and Mirandus will lead you to the prosperity it offers!
So Much Fun. So Much Death
937 brave adventurers took part in this playtest over the course of four days. Each and every one of you will receive “A Terrifying Sight” – an all-new commemorative NFT unique to this playtest.
Players crafted a total of 403k items during the event… Including 347k arrows, many of which could be seen stuck in various objects around the zone.
Players died a total of 5696 times ☠️, with four exceptionally squishy players dying over 100 times each!
104 players successfully looted the golden rabbit. Each of these victorious adventurers will receive the exclusive “The Covenant of the Wild” commemorative NFT.
All participants will receive their commemorative NFTs before the end of September.
The Future of Mirandus
The future of Mirandus is nothing but potential, and this is but an early foreword to the much greater story coming.
Development continues to race ahead, and in our next playtest we’ll have more than ever before to show off to players taking their first steps in this mysterious land.
Expect to hear more updates before too long, and don’t let the adventure stray too far from your mind – soon it will be time once again to sail to the shores of Mirandus together.
The Walking Dead: Empires is a survival MMO game set in the thrilling and dangerous world of AMC’s The Walking Dead. Players can download and play the game for free on PC or Mac through Gala Games, then take on walkers and hostile survivors alike in an open-world strategic challenge for survival.
If you haven’t played The Walking Dead: Empires yet, follow this simple guide from the development team. It will take you through essentials like crafting, shelter, leveling and food gathering, as well as the added advantages of NFT item ownership.
To fully experience The Walking Dead: Empires, follow these key steps:
1. Hero Selection
Once you’ve installed the game, choose a hero. You’ll find beloved characters from the show, along with some new game-exclusive heroes you haven’t met yet! The variety of characters’ weapons and skill sets provides for unique gameplay experiences with every character you have available.
2. Early Game
Start your journey in an apocalyptic world crawling with walkers and all sorts of other dangers. Your primary objective is to gather materials, then use them for crafting to survive the challenges and enemies you encounter.
Tool and Weapon Crafting: Use the materials you’ve gathered to create tools and weapons. Crafting enhances your hero’s abilities and opens up a progression to higher-quality items. This is crucial for facing the increasingly difficult threats of the wasteland.
Shelter Construction: Collect resources like wood and metal to build and upgrade your shelter. A higher-level HQ offers stronger defenses, additional crafting stations, and improved facilities that provide key advantages.
Food Gathering and Preparations: Search and hunt for food to keep your hero in good condition. As you improve your culinary skills, you can craft meals that boost your hero’s recovery, which is vital for surviving tough battles.
NFTs: Owning and activating NFTs offers significant advantages that can enhance your gameplay experience. Player-owned items may include unique heroes, advanced crafting stations that allow you to create higher-quality tools, weapons, and other items. However, it is important to note that players who do not own NFTs can still enjoy the same gameplay experience. The core gameplay experience—focused on survival, combat, and shelter building—is accessible and equal for all players.
3. Leveling Up and Masteries:
Hero leveling: As you complete missions or explore the world while eliminating walkers, your hero gains experience (XP). Once you have enough XP, your character will level up. With each level, new skills and upgrades are unlocked, increasing your combat effectiveness and survival capabilities. Each level-up comes with specific requirements or conditions:
Mission and Exploration: Actively participating in missions and exploring new areas is key to earning XP. The more you engage in these activities, the faster you will level up.
Elimination of Walkers: Defeating enemies is also an important source of XP. Each enemy defeated contributes to your progress toward the next level.
Resource Gathering: While not directly related to leveling up, resource gathering is essential for keeping your character in good condition, allowing you to continue facing missions and battles.
HQ leveling: Upgrading your HQ is essential, as it directly affects your survival capabilities and shelter efficiency. A higher-level HQ unlocks more advanced interior structures, crafting stations, and stronger defensive structures, giving you a significant advantage against walkers. To level up your HQ, you need to collect specific resources such as wood and other valuable materials. The amount and type of resources required will increase with each upgrade level.
A higher-level HQ also improves the defense of your shelter, making your survival more sustainable. Additionally, as you progress in the game, walker herds become stronger and more numerous. A high-level HQ is crucial for withstanding attacks from these herds, protecting your hero and defending your resources.
Masteries: Specializations in different skill disciplines are known as masteries. By mastering a particular skill, you can craft high quality weapons, tools, and equipment that provide an edge in combat, exploration and defense. For example, tool crafting mastery can be leveled up by simply crafting more tools.
4. Gameplay Choices: Cooperative or Solo
The Walking Dead: Empires allows you to decide how to face this horrific new world. While you can choose to play solo, relying on your own skills alone to survive, there comes a point in the game where joining an alliance becomes almost essential. As you level up your HQ to higher levels, the herds of enemies attacking your base will become increasingly challenging, defending it alone nearly impossible. Working with other players in an alliance lets you share resources, overcome tough challenges, and effectively protect your base. This cooperative approach is key to surviving and thriving in the world of The Walking Dead.
Happy Monday, builders! Who’s ready for an exciting new Common Ground World competition?
This week’s competition begins at 10am PT tomorrow, Tuesday September 10th and ends on Friday, September 13th. Yep, that means you’ve got three days to build the best possible town with the meta details listed below and get the highest leaderboard spot you can reach! Finish high enough and you’ll be in the winnings for some $GALA!!
If you’ve never played Common Ground World before, don’t fret! There’s nothing to be lost and competition is fun even for first timers. But there are two other gameplay modes to enjoy: Common Ground and Casual mode.
Join us this Friday for a new live Common Ground World Town Hall event on Gala Games’ Youtube channel. If you haven’t watched the last episode yet from August 30th, check out the replay now.
Town Halls are a fantastic way to stay informed about the latest goings on around town!
This Week’s Competition🍄
Time to dig deep and fungify your farms! Harvest mushrooms and bake up some delicious Mushroom Pizza to get a pizza the action! 🍕🍄
Fungi Feast
Goal: Sell Mushroom Pizza Trade Time: 20s and 1 Gasoline Biome: Plains S Edges: Ocean N, River E, Plains S, Plains W
New Mushroom-related Crops/Crafts
Mushroom Farm
Specializes in cultivating mushrooms that flourish in low light, growing faster in the shade.
This Rare NFT delivers 1 passive Mushroom to nearby tiles, making it a must-have for any serious chef! Boost your Mushroom Pizza production or prep for the Risotto recipe update coming mid-October. Keep your farm thriving with fresh fungi!
“Stand” NFTs like this one are essentially a magical source of their specialty resource, saving the player valuable time and energy when properly placed on the playing field.
We hope y’all enjoy this week’s competition! Make sure you tune into Friday morning’s Town Hall for all the latest news and updates from Common Ground World!