In Becastled, we noticed a problem that emerged as players became more familiar with the game. They would find a strategy that worked on almost any level, and once they did, there was much less reason to use different buildings, units, or approaches.
Official announcementXbox Wirejohn sherwood, 3rd Party Product Specialist
How More Than 40 New Traits Change Your Strategy in Becastled
From the official release
When we started working on the Traits and Some Magic DLC, we wanted to change that.
That’s why one of the central additions in the DLC is a system of more than 40 traits. The goal isn’t simply to make you stronger. It’s to encourage you to build your strategy around the circumstances of each individual run.
One out of Three
Every few days and after a Blood Moon, you can choose one of three traits.
They are divided into three rarities: Common, Uncommon, and Rare. After a Blood Moon, the chance of seeing rarer options increases.
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