Bhavacakra Maco
Version 1.0.1 Wolf
Well, that’s all I’ve got to say on this one.
What has been added:
1. The mechanism to let Maco join Cizna guild is now functional. This will open new characters to choose from: Cody (Monk), Mieke (Wage mage), Konrad (Spearman), Doreian (Pure tank), Irune (Fire mage).
2. Cizna guild quest “Lightstone” added.
3. Cizna guild quest “Bo mine cleanup” added.
4. If you spare Pierre and are successful in making Annamaria not fail (so to speak) in her story arc, it is entirely possible that the sibling can meet outside of Dolle. Thus, I’ve added a small interaction for such an event, should it occur.
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. A side quest “Tunic of ghost” fixed for the second time. It is fixed for real this time.
2. Cyro has been a boost in NPC activities. It is supposed to be the largest city after all.
3. Sysneca and Pierre were not disbanding correctly in events. This has been corrected. This is due to those two being the last party members to be added right before 1.0.0. and I had forgotten to add their switches to a disband script.
Version 1.0.0 Wolf
There are also long-length side quests to work on.
At the moment, there should be around 25ish hours of content.
A lot of minor stuff were adjusted as I played the game from the start once again. Quest passive timers were toned down, exp was generally boosted. Character balances were also adjusted, generally for better damage output.
It is probably wise to restart. The main reason for that is tanking change. You are not required to restart but will be missing out the changes.
What has been added:
1. A credit page has been added to the main menu.
2. Eton guild quest “Rat king” added.
3. “Extra” added to the main menu. It will be regularly updated.
4. Attacks now have its own sound effects. No longer there is only one dull attack sound. A few are missing sounds though as I couldn’t find proper sound effect files in time.
5. Eton guild quest “Kesper’s resolve” added.
6. Sysneca (The girl at Ezona shipwright) can be recruited once Eton guild plot is over. She is a wind-gun mage.
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. More typo corrections.
2. A lot of minor exp gain adjustments are made here and there. This also includes loot drop rate alterations as well.
3. A side quest “Better hotdog” now has a tracker.
4. Tanking and taunts have been completely re-worked. So far, tanking was limited to Baba, Xander, and Konrad. Now, the taunt skill has been given to Kesper, Doreian, and Pierre.
Taunting also no longer works 100% time. For natural tanks (Baba, Xander, Doreian), their taunting skill will work most of times. For lesser tanks though, taunting effectively is greatly reduced.
Kesper having a taunting skill is fairly important because, as it turns out, he is the only tanking capable companion who can traverse Jordin territory from early to mid game. Xander is the other one but he is available only in late game.
5. Since Kesper and Pierre have been repurposed as tanks, their defence has been boosted.
6. Taunt skill itself now gives some boost to defence since a taunting tank can’t do anything else.
Version 0.5.0 Wolf
I am now hunting for minor bugs actively and will do so while I add several more character related quests to Eton guild board. Once that is done, the game will hit 1.0.0.
What has been added:
1. Eton guild quest “Calling” added. This is Annamaria’s story quest. There are three endings to this. Only one ending will see her be restored as Eton guild member.
This quest also populates the manor in Ryin where Nolath Ryin resides. He had an arrange marriage deal with Maco before she was kicked out of her family.
If good ending is met, Maco will be able to talk to Nolath.
2. The side quest “Rifi the ill girl” has been updated with one further step. The new step adds a unique NPC, high priest Monto.
3. The final story quest for Eton guild arc “Find the kid” is now complete. It reveals some important game lore at the end.
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. Valura inn tileset bug fixed. Additionally, some issues with stone tileset also corrected.
2. A bug with Jordin inspection not triggering after the first time fixed.
3. A lot of typo fixes. I am sure that there are a lot more.
4. The “Help me” quest with Gwynn, I’ve reduced the points required to persuade her slightly.
5. Side quest “Wedding gift” had a critical bug. It’s been corrected.
6. There have been some glaring tileset issues with trees in crossroad south of Eton. I’ve attempted to iron out such issues.
7. Side quest “Finest noble tunic” had a critical bug. It has been corrected.
Version 0.4.5 Wolf
What has been added:
1. Eton guild quest “Help me” added. This quest actually revamps Gwynn’s story quests into one. If you’ve previously worked in this quest line, it’s all invalid now. You will need to start over. This quest will put an end of Gwynn’s story, and your decision will matter.
2. Eton guild quest “Sparring partner” added. This quest introduces a member of the Silverwright family. The Silverwright family will act as a form of ultimate villains in the game. Everyone in the family is slightly, interestingly, mad. You can find out why they are so later in side quests.
3. A new unique character, Otol, is seen at Eton guild once you reach the final chapter. He does not have anything with Maco at all, but his presence is an indication that, well, people are moving on. Some leave, some join. Jasmin also takes on a different role in the guild.
4. A slight progress on Akatoob’s disappearance.
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. A minor issue with tavern half-barrel tables has been worked on. It should no longer absurdly block your movement.
Version 0.4.4 Wolf
Regardless, I am releasing what I’ve worked on so far since the last update is more than a month ago.
The world map is now done. Well, not exactly fully done, but all towns/cities are implemented.
What has been added:
1. The final town, Yaelu, is added which finishes the world map. It is now time to fill the empty places.
2. If you killed Pierre Gignac, Maco can now talk to the wraith at the temple of Hatred to begin “The maiden of Darkness” quest. Only step 1 is implemented.
3. Eton guild quest “Innocent ghost” added.
4. Eton guild quest “Where is the kid” added. This quest marks the beginning of the final chapter for the default plot arc.
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. Taking a bath at Alderin inn wasn’t healing the party. This has been corrected.
2. Drop rate for Ghostly fabric has been slightly increased. The drop rate was too low for amounts required for a number of quests, requiring too long of a grind.
3. Ghost itself has also been nerfed by about 10%.
Version 0.4.3 Wolf
If you’ve played the game though, you will know that the world is huge and sadly mostly empty. I will be able to focus on side quests once the main story and the world map are done.
What has been added:
1. The first world boss, Giant flower crab, added to Kyye beach. A world boss requires a specific setup to beat, and you can challenge them anytime. Once defeated though, they are gone.
In the case of this crab boss, it will do 10,000 blunt damage per hit, so your tank will likely need above 90% resistance in blunt to survive. Other world bosses will require different setup to beat. This is the only boss I am going to expose how to fight against.
2. Baldarian city, Korosis, added.
3. An Eton guild quest “Mediation in Dolle” has been added. This is the first real crossroad for players, and this is also a point of no return. You have two choices in the quest and each choice will bring quite different results later on. If you want spoilers, read the walkthrough.
4. An Eton guild quest “Material supply” added.
5. An Eton guild quest “Fox harassment” added.
Version 0.4.2 Wolf
More monsters are added to the desert also: Wild camel, fire crab, and cactus.
What has been added:
1. A side quest, “Allen’s tomb”, can begin. The origin of this quest is from another game of mine, Bhavacakra Grace.
2. A Baldarian town, Lupen, added.
3. A side quest “Cactus juice” added.
4. A side quest “Donidoni’s revenge” added.
Version 0.4.1 Wolf
1. Eton guild quest “Enzo’s fall” added. This concludes Ezona liberation arc. Three more chapters left for Eton guild arc which is the main story.
2. A side quest “Finest noble tunic” added.
3. Baldar capital, Baldar, has been added.
4. An undead companion, Bones, can now be recruited. He is the last companion to be recruited. He is found in Allen’s tomb, east of Kyye. He is an archer like Jasmin. He is better than her in every aspect though.
5. The side quest “The teaching of the world” is now complete.
Version 0.4.0 Wolf
Just some quick info on the nation itself, Baldar is a heavily religious nation. It is basically theocracy. The nation worships the God of Death fiercely and has actually been granted a special privilege to control undead.
Those who pass away on Baldar continent while worshipping the God of Death has a chance to come back as undead with memories intact. In such cases, they continue to partake as workforce in the society.
Meaning you as the player are going to see friendly undead NPCs while exploring the nation.
Lastly, the whole continent is desert environment. Thus, locals cover themselves with clothes from top to bottom to protect from sand.
What has been added:
1. A new title screen, featuring Baldar with Bones who can be recruited.
2. The first Baldarian port city, Kyye, has been added.
3. A side quest “Wedding gift” added.
4. A side quest “Marco” added. This is basically a continuation of Maco’s own personal story. Her brother finally appears.
5. Eton guild quest “Cutting off a reinforcement” added.
Version 0.3.8 Wolf
This is probably a good time to talk about game roadmap. 0.4.x line will complete the last nation, Baldar. Once the last nation is added and the main story arc is done, I am going to call the game 1.0.0, meaning an official release.
Then I will casually work on side quests and other story arcs.
What has been added:
1. Eton guild quest “Loud neighbor again?!” added.
2. The side quest “Yellow turban bandits” updated, added step 2.
3. A side quest “Long overdue book” added.
4. The fourth child of the Gignac family, Annemaria, has been added to Dolle. She is Annamaria’s elder sister by a year.
This means four out of five children have been added. Annomaria, the third and eldest daughter is married off already and will show up as the wife of Ryin mayor, eventually.
5. New window graphics for the game.
