# Fates of Ort - retro fantasy RPG **URL:** \ **Category:** Dev diaries\ **Created:** [May 2, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531 "2018-05-02T13:39:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Klear](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/klear/32/11577_2.png) [@Klear](https://forum.defold.com/u/Klear)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/61 "2020-01-06T23:07:22Z")
Signed up with written reports, though I wouldn’t mind recording something too if I have the time. ---
**Author:** ![Mattew\_Spark](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/mattew_spark/32/19368_2.png) [@Mattew\_Spark](https://forum.defold.com/u/Mattew_Spark)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2020, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/62 "2020-01-09T11:28:03Z")
Signed up too! Looks cool ---
**Author:** ![Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/alex_8bitskull/32/5424_2.png) [@Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum.defold.com/u/Alex_8BitSkull)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2020, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/63 "2020-02-24T08:16:45Z")
![image](https://forum-defold-uploads.b-cdn.net/original/3X/9/b/9b3cdc2d6f75b918f4c0103030b74472e9b1feac.jpeg) Most recent version of the credits for Fates of Ort. Just a small nod of thanks to @britzl, @Pkeod, @Adam_Westman, and the Defold team in general! ---
**Author:** ![Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/alex_8bitskull/32/5424_2.png) [@Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum.defold.com/u/Alex_8BitSkull)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2020, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/64 "2020-03-03T10:48:56Z")
I have sent some invitations for beta testing out already. Those of you that I have reached out to - please play the game and let me know what you think and if you encounter any bugs! If anyone else is interested, please sign up here: [Fates of Ort - beta test signup](https://forms.gle/qJVeCVS8kbyNnbWv8) ---
**Author:** ![Elpidoforos\_Gkikas](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/elpidoforos_gkikas/32/21449_2.png) [@Elpidoforos\_Gkikas](https://forum.defold.com/u/Elpidoforos_Gkikas)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2020, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/65 "2020-03-09T07:33:36Z")
Hello I find very interesting the things you mention on how creating your game. I also took tiled when I read it here, only I wanted ask you is collision on tiles put it inside defold? or you do it in tiled. I sign up also to see your game even if I don’t play rpg but I like how I saw in videos the fight and I wanted look it. Me I like more turn-based strategy and strategy. Thank you and keep up the good work ---
**Author:** ![Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/alex_8bitskull/32/5424_2.png) [@Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum.defold.com/u/Alex_8BitSkull)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2020, 9:01am UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/66 "2020-03-09T09:01:33Z")
I have created my own system, so it is probably quite different from most things and should be regarded with skepticism 🙂 In Tiled, I have a layer called “Collision”. This will not be shown in the game, but will allow me to mark tiles as “not walkable”. ![image](https://forum-defold-uploads.b-cdn.net/original/3X/f/1/f196177ec97d97c8e431c771a033ff59a6a37557.png) Layers have custom properties set by me. The collision layer has the collision property ticked. ![image](https://forum-defold-uploads.b-cdn.net/original/3X/4/c/4cdae55a2fc53e98d6c55b396d283b5b0ee28420.png) I export my maps into .lua files, and then process those in my game. When my script reaches a layer tagged as “collision”, it does not spawn any tiles with sprites. Instead, it populates a two-dimensional table with 0s and 1s, where one number represents “walkable” and the other “not walkable”. I don’t use Defold collisionobjects to create these boundaries, instead I convert game object positions into the tile location, and check if the game object is allowed to be there or not. ---
**Author:** ![Elpidoforos\_Gkikas](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/elpidoforos_gkikas/32/21449_2.png) [@Elpidoforos\_Gkikas](https://forum.defold.com/u/Elpidoforos_Gkikas)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2020, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/67 "2020-03-09T09:42:32Z")
Very nice thank you for sharing your approach with me. I still have much to learn and spend time in forum to find things. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Elpidoforos\_Gkikas](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/elpidoforos_gkikas/32/21449_2.png) [@Elpidoforos\_Gkikas](https://forum.defold.com/u/Elpidoforos_Gkikas)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/68 "2020-03-14T20:26:47Z")
I done sign up but didn’t came sth for press to play. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/alex_8bitskull/32/5424_2.png) [@Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum.defold.com/u/Alex_8BitSkull)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2020, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/69 "2020-03-19T08:10:35Z")
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/7SUaVVivdXs/maxresdefault.jpg "Fates of Ort - (Open World Fantasy RPG)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SUaVVivdXs) Coverage by Nookrium on YouTube. This week the game is going out to press and a handful of selected influencers. ---
**Author:** ![Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/alex_8bitskull/32/5424_2.png) [@Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum.defold.com/u/Alex_8BitSkull)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/70 "2020-03-22T20:57:24Z")
[![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ez2cDGAt2Qk/hqdefault.jpg "Fates of Ort - Old School Open World Isometric RPG") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez2cDGAt2Qk) Coverage by SplatterCatGaming - big deal because his channel is very big. The commentary was great too, I really enjoyed it. ---
**Author:** ![Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/alex_8bitskull/32/5424_2.png) [@Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum.defold.com/u/Alex_8BitSkull)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2020, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/71 "2020-03-31T12:56:48Z")
> **[Fates of Ort on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/895480/Fates_of_Ort/)** > > Fates of Ort is a retro fantasy RPG focused on strategic action, in a land where time is frozen when you stand still. Cast powerful spells - but beware, they will cost you your life. Aaaaaaand we are live! 🥳 🥳 🥳 Two and a half years of hard work! I want to thank everyone here. From the Defold devs to extension makers to people answering questions on the forum. You have been a tremendous help. 💖 ---
**Author:** ![britzl](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/britzl/32/23_2.png) [@britzl](https://forum.defold.com/u/britzl)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/72 "2020-03-31T13:31:05Z")
Congratulations!!! ---
**Author:** ![Pkeod](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/pkeod/32/606_2.png) [@Pkeod](https://forum.defold.com/u/Pkeod)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/73 "2020-03-31T17:25:23Z")
Maybe the sales be with you! 🎉 ![2020-03-31%2010_24_00-Thank%20you%20for%20your%20Steam%20purchase!](https://forum-defold-uploads.b-cdn.net/original/3X/8/1/814ebf305a740a3c29e9972954e35df7bde3ba85.png) ---
**Author:** ![Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/alex_8bitskull/32/5424_2.png) [@Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum.defold.com/u/Alex_8BitSkull)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/74 "2020-03-31T17:27:31Z")
😮 Thank you! All your extensions have already helped so much, and now this! 😭 ---
**Author:** ![Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/alex_8bitskull/32/5424_2.png) [@Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum.defold.com/u/Alex_8BitSkull)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2020, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/75 "2020-07-26T12:22:39Z")
I’d say that overall the reception of the game has been very positive, but it’s clearly not everyone’s cup of tea 🙂 ![image](https://forum-defold-uploads.b-cdn.net/original/3X/9/f/9f1c3b4f92425c21744770f354c3a14b0bd94aa3.png) ---
**Author:** ![Elpidoforos\_Gkikas](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/elpidoforos_gkikas/32/21449_2.png) [@Elpidoforos\_Gkikas](https://forum.defold.com/u/Elpidoforos_Gkikas)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2020, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/76 "2020-07-26T12:29:18Z")
Some people have real issues, and bec sitting and scratching on a couch they think can criticise other work , if does not like then to ask a refund, but not write such things!!! really the world gone mad 🙉. thanks and @Alex_8BitSkull keep up the good work ---
**Author:** ![Pawel](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/pawel/32/24623_2.png) [@Pawel](https://forum.defold.com/u/Pawel)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/77 "2020-07-26T12:48:27Z")
Don’t worry @Alex_8BitSkull, I’ve just read a lot of devs’ confessions today - after their release, they were worried about reviews, comments, views and so on - a work that is rated by people is and always will be stressful. To cheer you up, even a game like The Witcher or GTA V have negative reviews written by people, who simply didn’t like the game, even though they sometimes write that they appreciate the work (which is at least very kind). ---
**Author:** ![Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/alex_8bitskull/32/5424_2.png) [@Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum.defold.com/u/Alex_8BitSkull)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2020, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/78 "2020-07-26T12:53:04Z")
Thanks to both of you. To be clear - well over 90% of the comments are nothing but positive. I posted this particular one because I find it outrageously funny. Besides - I grew up posting some downright garbage on Newgrounds, so I am _very_ accustomed to handling _harsh_ (to put it politely) criticism 😅 ---
**Author:** ![Elpidoforos\_Gkikas](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/elpidoforos_gkikas/32/21449_2.png) [@Elpidoforos\_Gkikas](https://forum.defold.com/u/Elpidoforos_Gkikas)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/79 "2020-07-26T12:59:06Z")
also as said in other post @Pawel you have a nice badge I hope soon , 😄 , maybe after two or three years as I am alone dev only good friends of community help to earn me too this badge!!! thanks and be well @Alex_8BitSkull I bought also your game to help your work and to play also even if I like more strategy , thanks and be well ![%CE%A3%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%B3%CE%BC%CE%B9%CF%8C%CF%84%CF%85%CF%80%CE%BF%20%CE%BF%CE%B8%CF%8C%CE%BD%CE%B7%CF%82%20(424)](https://forum-defold-uploads.b-cdn.net/original/3X/3/4/34c7aa2c2fae089bdc29b9e9d86f1c4d29439cfd.png) ---
**Author:** ![Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/alex_8bitskull/32/5424_2.png) [@Alex\_8BitSkull](https://forum.defold.com/u/Alex_8BitSkull)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531/80 "2020-07-30T18:21:16Z")
Oh @Elpidoforos_Gkikas, thank you very much for the support 🥰 I hope you enjoy the game even if it isn’t your normal taste! [Previous page](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forum.defold.com/t/fates-of-ort-retro-fantasy-rpg/19531.md?page=5)