Trial by Rotation Devlog - itch.iohttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotationThe Wheels of Justice turn slowly. The wheels of judicial combat however turn much faster. - Chief Justice Akir Mokarmahttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566833/release-149-minor-graphic-fixRelease 1.49 - Minor graphic fixhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566833/release-149-minor-graphic-fixSun, 28 Jun 2026 05:16:04 GMTdevlogFixed a minor graphic glitch with some enemies...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566827/release-148-more-performance-means-more-particles-rightRelease 1.48 - More performance means more particles... right?https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566827/release-148-more-performance-means-more-particles-rightSun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:05 GMTdevlogAdded more particles... because particle performance got cheaper and it's still running great on a weaker PC...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566820/release-147-particle-performance-upgradeRelease 1.47 - Particle performance upgradehttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566820/release-147-particle-performance-upgradeSun, 28 Jun 2026 04:47:20 GMTdevlogMassively improved performance of particle fields Altered ring of fire to have a more dynamic and less uniform look...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566792/release-146-particle-restorationRelease 1.46 - Particle restorationhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566792/release-146-particle-restorationSun, 28 Jun 2026 04:01:40 GMTdevlogRestored culled particle effects on teleport and bullet explosion previously removed before all performance upgrades were completed...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566787/release-145-enemy-motion-blurRelease 1.45 - Enemy motion blurhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566787/release-145-enemy-motion-blurSun, 28 Jun 2026 03:49:42 GMTdevlog

Added motion blur effects to enemies rotating at high speeds in attempt to help improve visibility and visual clarity of enemy hitboxes and positions on the Wheel of Justice...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566430/release-144-pause-addedRelease 1.44 - Pause addedhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566430/release-144-pause-addedSat, 27 Jun 2026 19:42:51 GMTdevlogYou can now press ESC or P to pause and unpause the game! Improved particle performance...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566375/release-143-restored-missing-audioRelease 1.43 - Restored missing audiohttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566375/release-143-restored-missing-audioSat, 27 Jun 2026 18:44:16 GMTdevlogRestored missing audio on enemies causing them to play no explosion sound when destroyed. Adjusted location of spin instructions in game for new players...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566230/release-142-out-instructions-updatedRelease 1.42 Out - Instructions updatedhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566230/release-142-out-instructions-updatedSat, 27 Jun 2026 16:11:46 GMTdevlogAttempted to clarify goal in the instructions on the main menu based on feedback...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566220/release-v141-out-bug-fixesRelease v1.41 Out - Bug fixeshttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566220/release-v141-out-bug-fixesSat, 27 Jun 2026 16:01:50 GMTdevlogFixed issues with unit display on the minimap, restoring visibility when using smaller screen sizes. Fixed issues with performance related to unit deaths...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566104/release-14-out-accessibilityRelease 1.4 Out - Accessibilityhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1566104/release-14-out-accessibilitySat, 27 Jun 2026 13:45:07 GMTdevlogImproved UI scale at various resolutions to increase legibility of text in smaller browsers...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565815/release-v13-out-maximized-ui-supportRelease v1.3 Out - Maximized UI supporthttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565815/release-v13-out-maximized-ui-supportSat, 27 Jun 2026 06:20:48 GMTdevlogMade the UI easier to read when maximized. It now scales up to use the appropriate space...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565801/release-v12-out-audio-balancingRelease v1.2 Out - Audio balancinghttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565801/release-v12-out-audio-balancingSat, 27 Jun 2026 05:58:56 GMTdevlogMinor audio balancing...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565800/release-11-out-quality-of-life-improvementsRelease 1.1 Out - Quality of life improvementshttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565800/release-11-out-quality-of-life-improvementsSat, 27 Jun 2026 05:56:39 GMTdevlogMinor visual improvements Minor audio balancing...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565786/release-v1-out-enjoyRelease v1 Out - Enjoy!https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565786/release-v1-out-enjoySat, 27 Jun 2026 05:36:17 GMTdevlog

Improved minimap Balanced audio Balanced gameplay Added additional new player instructions Updated backgrounds to improve visual clarity and reduce lag Performance overhauled to restore crisp gameplay...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565642/beta-v15-out-minimap-and-moreBeta v15 out - Minimap and morehttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565642/beta-v15-out-minimap-and-moreSat, 27 Jun 2026 02:05:37 GMTdevlog

Added a minimap showing the arena Added visual effects to the teleport ability Slowed the music of the game when using Chrono Game balance changes Fixed a bug where enemies would be shot toward you no...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565499/beta-v14-out-defensive-abilitiesBeta v14 out - Defensive Abilities!https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565499/beta-v14-out-defensive-abilitiesFri, 26 Jun 2026 22:35:24 GMTdevlog

Added three new defensive abilities. Right click to activate them! Teleport to the location of your cursor. Repulse all enemies around you with a shockwave. Slow time with Chrono to get an edge on you...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565236/beta-v13-out-graphics-hotfixBeta v13 out - Graphics hotfixhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565236/beta-v13-out-graphics-hotfixFri, 26 Jun 2026 18:03:40 GMTdevlogResolved an issue where the Axis battle top did not properly render in the browser...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565194/beta-v12-out-new-player-guideBeta v12 out - New player guidehttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565194/beta-v12-out-new-player-guideFri, 26 Jun 2026 17:28:13 GMTdevlog

Added menu music by Shaun Chipp Added instructions on first play showing what buttons move your battle top Added firing instructions if the player does not use their weapon...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565067/beta-v11-out-battle-top-selector-and-moreBeta v11 out - Battle Top selector and morehttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1565067/beta-v11-out-battle-top-selector-and-moreFri, 26 Jun 2026 15:45:10 GMTdevlog

Added another weapon selection wheel that lets you select your battle top. Added motion blur to the battle top at high RPS. Improved knockback resistance at higher RPS. Improved map balance. You no lo...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1564637/beta-v10-game-over-musicBeta v10 - Game over musichttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1564637/beta-v10-game-over-musicFri, 26 Jun 2026 04:51:14 GMTdevlogFixed a bug where game over music no longer player...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1564629/beta-v9-out-wheel-of-fireBeta v9 out - Wheel of firehttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1564629/beta-v9-out-wheel-of-fireFri, 26 Jun 2026 04:39:51 GMTdevlog

Added fiery particle effects to the edge of the wheel to more clearly indicate danger. Credit to Neoloxal for the suggestion https://itch.io/profile/neoloxal...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1564604/beta-v8-out-speed-particlesBeta v8 out - Speed particleshttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1564604/beta-v8-out-speed-particlesFri, 26 Jun 2026 03:50:21 GMTdevlog

Added feedback to display how fast you're going once you start spinning beyond the refresh rate of your monitor...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1564510/beta-v7-out-skip-to-trialBeta v7 out - Skip to Trialhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1564510/beta-v7-out-skip-to-trialFri, 26 Jun 2026 01:11:04 GMTdevlog

Added a Skip to Trial button, for those who just want to play! Reduced the time the Spinner menu takes by 50% for rapid judgement. Credit to Rivers for the suggestion - https://itch.io/profile/random-...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1564454/beta-v6-out-weapon-spinnerBeta v6 out - Weapon Spinnerhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1564454/beta-v6-out-weapon-spinnerThu, 25 Jun 2026 23:51:37 GMTdevlog

Spin the wheel to win a weapon! The weapon selector now gives you a semi-random weapon each round Added Blaster and Gatling to your arsenal Victory music by Shaun Chipp added! Plaintiff testimony by B...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1563894/beta-v5-out-11-mapsBeta v5 out - 11 Mapshttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1563894/beta-v5-out-11-mapsThu, 25 Jun 2026 14:15:49 GMTdevlog

All new maps! There are now 11 unique configurations for the Wheel of Justice. Varied numbers, sizes, and speeds of obstacles for unique and engaging gameplay variations...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1563399/beta-v4-out-spinning-improvedBeta v4 out - Spinning improvedhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1563399/beta-v4-out-spinning-improvedThu, 25 Jun 2026 00:13:43 GMTdevlogBalance adjusted - More knockback from enemies at low spin. Less knockback from enemies at higher rpm. Added instructions on weapon firing...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1563353/beta-v3-out-weapon-addedBeta v3 out - Weapon added!https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1563353/beta-v3-out-weapon-addedWed, 24 Jun 2026 22:49:15 GMTdevlog

Buzzsaw launcher engaged! Updated physics on most objects Gem sounds updated Enemy explosion sounds updated Explosions now display for destroyed enemies Instructions updated to include details on how...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1563176/beta-v2-out-shaun-chipp-voice-oversBeta v2 out - Shaun Chipp voice overshttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1563176/beta-v2-out-shaun-chipp-voice-oversWed, 24 Jun 2026 19:24:32 GMTdevlogAmazing voice overs by Shaun Chipp Regular voice overs by John Bieniek...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1563087/beta-v1-out-high-score-and-moreBeta v1 out - High score and morehttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1563087/beta-v1-out-high-score-and-moreWed, 24 Jun 2026 17:43:43 GMTdevlogAdded high score to the end screen Fixed full screen mode The Wheel of Justice rotates faster each round Added improved instructions Added speed indicator Cleaned UI...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1562986/alpha-v9-out-accusations-and-sound-effectsAlpha v9 out - Accusations and Sound effectshttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1562986/alpha-v9-out-accusations-and-sound-effectsWed, 24 Jun 2026 15:58:52 GMTdevlogAdded Accusations by Kay Pickett and John Bieniek Added sound effects by Shaun Chipp...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1562520/alpha-v8-out-musicAlpha v8 out - Music!https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1562520/alpha-v8-out-musicWed, 24 Jun 2026 01:23:30 GMTdevlogAdded music by Shaun Chipp Fixed missing accusation Updated difficulty progression to 2 more enemies per trial...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1561449/alpha-v7-out-improved-spawn-logicAlpha v7 out - Improved spawn logichttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1561449/alpha-v7-out-improved-spawn-logicMon, 22 Jun 2026 22:13:56 GMTdevlogFixed a bug where enemies would spawn off the Wheel of Justice and immediately despawn...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1561419/alpha-v6-out-audio-upgrades-variable-difficulty-addedAlpha v6 out - audio upgrades, variable difficulty addedhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1561419/alpha-v6-out-audio-upgrades-variable-difficulty-addedMon, 22 Jun 2026 21:32:20 GMTdevlog

Added plaintiff testimonies. Cleaned audio overlap Space now starts the game and exits the end screens. Upgraded AI to have varying shapes. Added dynamic player spawn locations. Added dynamic enemy sp...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1560138/alpha-v5-out-collision-improvementsAlpha v5 out - collision improvementshttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1560138/alpha-v5-out-collision-improvementsSun, 21 Jun 2026 15:13:33 GMTdevlog

Updated AI to have various shapes and sizes. Improved collision physics for more dynamic interactions...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1559643/alpha-v4-out-sound-effects-addedAlpha v4 out - sound effects addedhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1559643/alpha-v4-out-sound-effects-addedSat, 20 Jun 2026 22:25:36 GMTdevlogAdded innocence announcement. Added sound effect placeholders...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1559527/alpha-v3-out-instructions-addedAlpha v3 out - instructions addedhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1559527/alpha-v3-out-instructions-addedSat, 20 Jun 2026 19:44:58 GMTdevlog

Added start menu containing the charges you stand accused of. Added instructions. Credits now appear on the start screen...

]]>https://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1559342/alpha-v2-out-winning-addedAlpha v2 out - winning addedhttps://themultiverseguild.itch.io/trial-by-rotation/devlog/1559342/alpha-v2-out-winning-addedSat, 20 Jun 2026 15:40:17 GMTdevlog

You can now win by getting all enemies off the Wheel of Justice! Added basic sounds, an announcer, and improved physics...

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