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"Hey everyone!

Just wanted to drop a quick note here—I'd really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to check out the game directly in your browser and give it a quick test.

If you have any thoughts, suggestions, or spot any bugs while playing, please let me know in the comments. I'd love to hear your feedback to help improve it!

Thanks a lot and have fun!"

Hello everyone!

Over the last weeks I've been working on a major visual update for Banner of the Vanguard.

This update focuses on improving the overall look of the game while keeping performance suitable for mobile devices.

Current progress:

✅ New visual style

✅ Reworked character presentation

✅ New hero artwork

✅ Improved worldbuilding and lore

✅ Expanded Banner of the Vanguard universe

I've also started preparing content for future projects set in the same world, including:

🏰 Castle Siege

⚔️ Heroes

👑 Kingdom Reborn

🌌 Forsaken Depths

One of my main goals is to build a connected fantasy universe rather than a single standalone game.

The world now includes:

• 4 Heroes 8 in  Work

• 10 Locations

• Kingsfall

• The Dragon Lord storyline

Upcoming:

🔥 8 new heroes

🔥 More visual improvements

🔥 Balance updates

🔥 Additional content for the test server

I'd love to hear your feedback.

Which hero would you like to see next?

Thank you for following the project!

Hey everyone! 👋

Survived longer than you expected? Beat a boss you thought was impossible? Show it off here!

Post a screenshot of your best run and tell us:
⚔️ Which hero did you play?
🔥 How far did you get (level, bosses, time)?
💀 What finally took you down?

I’ll start with my own run below. Think you can beat it? 😉

Every Monday the weekly leaderboard resets, and the #1 player gets featured on our TikTok and in the Kickstarter update.

🎃 Halloween event starts Monday, Oct 26 – let’s see who survives the Night of the Hollow Banner!

A New Update is Out !!!!!! Test it Now

Thanks a lot for the feedback! Update is live: Q/E now always show why they’re locked (cooldown timer + stamina cost and a refill bar), quick-buy reacts instantly on press, and the bars/UI are snappier. Let me know how it feels now!

Update v1.3 – Paladin Shield Counter, New Guide, Smarter Homunculi & Better Mobile Support

Hey Vanguard!

Your feedback keeps shaping the game, and today was a big day. Here’s everything that’s new:

🛡️ Paladin: Shield Counter
Werewolves used to leap right past the Paladin’s sword and bite before he could react. Not anymore:

• Every leaping enemy now crouches for a moment and shows a red line on the ground, so you can see the jump coming (with every hero).
• When a beast leaps into the Paladin’s reach, it bounces off his shield: it takes damage, gets knocked back and is stunned for 0.6 seconds.

⚗️ Alchemist: Homunculi throw flasks
The Alchemist’s little helpers now throw tiny flasks in an arc, just like their master, but smaller: small splashes and small fire, poison and ice puddles that slow and weaken enemies.

📖 New: Abilities & Upgrades Guide
Not sure what Q, E or the upgrade icons do? Open Guide in the main menu or pause menu to see every hero’s abilities and upgrades. New players on mobile get a hint pointing to it.

🎮 Snappier controls

• Q/E now show the cooldown, stamina cost and a refill bar, so you always know why an ability isn’t ready.
• Quick-buy reacts instantly on tap or key press, even while using the joystick.
• Smoother bars and lighter effects for weaker phones.

⚖️ Balance

• No more double gold after bosses: the reward is in the boss chest. Entering the new region now shows its name instead.
• Endless mode: event bosses now drop a chest worth 3× the gold plus a big healing potion (25% HP). They’re worth hunting down!

📱 Better mobile support
The game is now marked as mobile-friendly and launches in fullscreen landscape on phones. On iPhone, Safari doesn’t allow fullscreen for web games.

🧩 Unlock new heroes with Banner Shards
Did you know? The Archer and the Necromancer are free from the start, but two more champions are waiting:

• Collect purple banner shards (puzzle pieces). Every boss chest contains one, and elite enemies sometimes drop one too.
• 7 shards complete the first banner and unlock the Paladin 🛡️
• 14 shards complete the second banner and unlock the Alchemist ⚗️
• Shards are kept forever, even when you fall. Every run brings you closer!

🏆 Weekly Champion Contest
The weekly leaderboard resets every Monday at 00:00 UTC. The Champion of the Week gets their own TikTok & YouTube video!

▶️ Play free in your browser: https://bannerofthevanguard.itch.io/banner-of-the-vanguard
❤️ Support us on Kickstarter (until Nov 20): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1594375236/banner-of-the-vanguard?ref=1y5u9m
💬 Feedback & bug reports on Discord: https://discord.gg/Hba69xvzF

Thanks for playing, and keep holding the banner!
– Cannotplay

Banner of the Vanguard is a dark fantasy survivor you can play for free right in your browser – on PC and mobile.

🎮 Play here: https://bannerofthevanguard.itch.io/banner-of-the-vanguard

What is it?
The Vanguard has fallen and its banner lies shattered. Pick one of four heroes and fight your way through endless hordes across 10 regions:

• 🏹 Archer – longest range, up to 5 arrows per shot
• 💀 Necromancer – raises skeleton archers, soul nova
• 🛡️ Paladin – heavy armor, squires that charge and cripple
• ⚗️ Alchemist – fire, poison and ice with explosive reactions

Every 10 levels a regional boss builds its own arena around you – and at the end, the Dragon Lord awaits.

New in this update

• 🏆 World leaderboard – survival time, kills, level and bosses
• 📅 Weekly challenge – the #1 of the week gets featured on TikTok and in our Kickstarter update
• 📱 Mobile-optimized HUD – much cleaner in landscape and portrait
• 🔗 Share your run after game over

I need your feedback! This is an open beta, so I’d love to hear what you think about hero balance, the mobile experience, and any bugs you run into.

🐛 Found a bug? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Hba69xvzF
⚔️ Support the project on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1594375236/banner-of-the-vanguard?ref=1y5u9m

Thanks for playing – can you take #1 this week? 🏳️‍🔥

Hello everyone!

First of all, thank you to everyone who has played Banner of the Vanguard since the Open Beta launch.

Based on early feedback, Update 1.1 is now available.

⚔️ New in Version 1.1

📱 Mobile Browser Improvements

• Improved UI scaling

• Smaller HUD elements

• Better readability on mobile devices

• Improved overall mobile experience

🏆 Global Leaderboard

• Players can now submit their scores

• Compete for the #1 spot

• Compare your progress with other players around the world

💬 Community & Feedback

Your feedback continues to help shape the future of Banner of the Vanguard.

If you encounter bugs or have suggestions, please let us know.

Questions we would love feedback on:

• Which champion do you enjoy most?

• Is the difficulty balanced?

• Does the mobile version work well on your device?

• Is the leaderboard clear and easy to use?

🎮 Play the Open Beta:

https://bannerofthevanguard.itch.io/banner-of-the-vanguard

💬 Join our Discord:

https://discord.gg/Hba69xvzF

🚀 Support the project on Kickstarter:

[Your Kickstarter Link]

Thank you for supporting Banner of the Vanguard!

The Banner still stands. 🏹🔥☠️

And Now its Playabale on Android and IOS   !!!!!!  And World List