Cinderstone Online
Cinderstone Online - A Farewell and a New Beginning
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Cinderstone Online servers. After four years of continuous development, dreams, and dedication, we've come to a difficult realization. Despite our best efforts, Cinderstone Online hasn't attracted the audience we hoped for, nor has it developed the features and content necessary to thrive.
We wanted to keep our world alive as long as possible, but the reality is, the costs have surpassed our earnings. So, with a mix of sadness and gratitude, we're saying goodbye to this chapter of Cinderstone Online.
But is this the end of Cinderstone? Absolutely not! We're excited to share that we're working on a new free-to-play version. This isn't just a new game; it's a token of our appreciation for your unwavering support. To our loyal players, expect special premium items in this new adventure - a small thank you for journeying with us.
Today may be a sad day, but it's not the end. Let's stay connected and look forward to the new horizons that await us in the world of Cinderstone.
With heartfelt thanks,
Davide Moriello
CodeVision
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Cinderstone Online: Official Release Announcement!
After a year-long beta, we're ecstatic to unveil the official release of Cinderstone Online on September 5th. Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping the game, and we've made numerous enhancements based on it.
Pricing Update:
From September 5th, in response to your feedback, the price of Cinderstone Online will be reduced to €14.99/$14.99. As a token of our appreciation, early supporters who purchased at a higher price will receive two exclusive pets worth €17.
Major Features for Release:
- Player Leveling: Reach level 20 to unlock a new subclass. Beyond that, enhance skills up to 255 and discover powerful gear.
- High-Risk Maps: Dive into maps with rare resources and PvP zones. Secure control points for a 30-minute defense setup period.
- Resource Collection: Fortify areas to receive resources every five minutes and enjoy uninterrupted AGM collection.
- Death Consequences: Risk losing epic gear in high-risk zones, which can be claimed by others.
- Castle Conquests: Capture castles weekly for a share of in-game transactions and resources.
A New Beginning for All Players:
To ensure a fair and exciting experience for everyone, we've conducted our first and only wipe. All beta progress has been reset. Starting from the early access on September 2nd, every player will embark on their journey from scratch, setting the stage for new adventures and rivalries.
For a deeper dive into what's new and what to expect, check out our full release announcement: https://cinderstoneonline.com/from-beta-to-brilliance-launching-september-5th/
Your unwavering support has been our guiding star. Let's embark on this epic journey in the vibrant world of Cinderstone Online together!
The Big Leap to Tier 2 and Beyond
We're back in action after a refreshing week off. During this time, Daniel has been working on the new maps while I (Davide) have dived back into developing the much-anticipated Tier 2 classes. The Tier 2 update is the biggest one for Cinderstone Online yet.
The current Tier 1 and its two maps have always served as a tutorial, a sandbox for us to experiment with various features and gain valuable feedback. But with the advent of Tier 2, we are stepping into a new world! We are glad to announce that new content will be rolling out more swiftly as many maps and dungeons are already set and ready to go. The introduction of Tier 2 classes will bring about a significant change in the gameplay dynamics, including monster damages and class stats. The much-awaited Tier 2 update will be live by next Friday. We expect a lot to test and balance, so be ready!
Meanwhile, I want to extend a huge thank you to Wasabe and Jakobson for their colossal effort in organizing the bug list on Trello. You can see the fantastic work they have done here:
https://trello.com/c/Xp2o3Eqp/16-cant-enchant-weapons-in-last-48-slots
Now, let's give you a sneak peek of the new areas that are coming up:
Southerville:
Located in the south of Cinderstone, Southerville has received an update for its town and watchtower. Even the water has had a quality upgrade.
Dungeon Ice Troll Cave:
Hidden somewhere in Mt. Helicon, the Ice Troll Cave is a sight to behold. The lighting creates captivating chromatic effects on the ice and fog, which have also received a quality boost.
Falkencrest:
Falkencrest can be a bit of a maze and turns spooky at night with its dense fog. The Dela Trees have received a visual upgrade. If you've been to the swamp zone in Wellington, you would have noticed it. Most importantly, Falkencrest is the area that will be opened up with the Tier 2 update next week!
Stay tuned for these exciting updates, and as always, thank you for your continuous support.
Unveiling Brightway: A New, Mysterious Region in Cinderstone!
We're thrilled to give you a sneak peek of what lies to the west of Cinderstone. Introducing Brightway, a swampy, mysterious region waiting to be discovered! 🏞️
Brightway is not just about breathtaking landscapes and dangerous swamps. It's a bustling region, home to humans and many other races. Here lies another grand challenge for our brave adventurers - the conquest and management of a castle, governing an entire region! 🏰
Please note, this is still a work in progress, but here are a few highlights:
- A new Capital Node, bringing new opportunities and places to explore. 🌐
- Shops and NPCs to interact with, bringing the region to life. 🛍️
- And of course, the crown jewel - Brightway Capital City Castle. 👑
We're eager to see how you will venture through Brightway and face the challenges that await. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to develop and refine this exciting new region! 🌟
📸 Below is a screenshot to give you an initial impression of Brightway. Enjoy! 📸
Patch 0.223: Enhancing Balance and Fixing Key Bugs
We’re excited to roll out patch 0.223, which comes with important bug fixes and a series of skill balance adjustments to improve your gaming experience.
Bug Fixes:
- AGM tools: We have fixed the issue of AGM tools adding incorrect statistics, such as the amount of resources gathered and experience.
- Chapter 2-5: We have fixed the bugs present in Chapter 2-5 to provide a smoother story progression.
- Guild Vaults: Guild Vaults are now fixed and should be functioning correctly.
Price Adjustments:
- Skillbooks: We have adjusted the selling price of some skillbooks to ensure a balanced game economy.
Skill Balance Changes:
We have made numerous adjustments to the base and bonus values of damage, cast time, projectile speed, and more for various skills:
- Normal Attack (Warrior): Damage increase when leveling up has been added.
- Burning Stomp Skill: Cast time was incorrectly increasing with each level up; it is now correctly decreasing.
- Basic Mage Attack: Cast range was decreasing instead of increasing; this has been corrected.
Furthermore, several other skills have seen tweaks to their base and level up bonuses. These adjustments include:
- Ignis: Damage base value changed from 1.8 to 1.6. Damage bonus per level changed from 0.01 to 0.004. Projectile speed base value changed from 20 to 15.
- Hercolea: Bonus damage % bonus value per level changed from 0.1 to 0.005.
- Impetus: Damage base value changed from 1.5 to 1.1. Damage bonus per level value changed from 0.05 to 0.007.
- Bear Strength: Bonus Damage % bonus per level changed from 0.01 to 0.005. Bonus Damage % base value changed from 1.3 to 1.1.
- Ironskin: Bonus Damage % bonus per level changed from 0.01 to 0.005. Bonus Damage % base value changed from 1.3 to 1.1.
- Ground Smasher: Bonus per level damage changed from 0.02 to 0.005.
- Charge Strike: Damage bonus per level changed from 0.04 to 0.004.
- Knifeshot: Damage bonus per level changed from 0.01 to 0.008.
- Stun Shot: Damage bonus per level changed from 0.02 to 0.004.
- Swiftmove: Mana costs bonus per level changed from 0.2 to 0.02. Cast range bonus per level changed from 5 to 0.08.
- Arearumble: Mana costs bonus per level changed from 1 to 0.1. Damage base value changed from 2 to 1.3. Damage bonus per level changed from 0.02 to 0.005. Cast time base value changed from 2 to 3. Cooldown changed from 3 to 10. Cooldown bonus per level changed from 0 to -0.05.
Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Your input helps us balance and improve the game to make your Cinderstone adventures more enjoyable.
Happy adventuring!
Hotfix 0.222 Announcement
We hope you're all doing well and enjoying the recent changes in Cinderstone Online. We have a quick hotfix update for you today.
Over the past day, we have been diligently working on addressing an issue where certain skills could not be learned. This has caused a slight delay in the release of the Tier 2 classes, but we assure you, we're putting in the hours (yes, even over the weekend!) to bring you this update as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter!
Here are the changes you can expect with hotfix 0.222:
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed skill stats not displaying
- Fixed node stash not appearing in the inventory
- Fixed certain skills not levelling up
- Fixed various issues with scroll bars in the node UI
- Fixed inaccurate skill stats
- Glitch with inventory resolved
Additions and Changes:
- Added castbar to Vocat Krock skill
- Added castbar to Hercolea Skill
As always, we're here for you and keen to hear your feedback! Thank you for your continuous support!
Cinderstone Online Update 0.221: A New Era for Skills!
We have some exciting news to share with you. In our latest update, 0.221, we are revamping the skill system, bringing it to version 2.0! This update is set to change the way skills are learned and leveled in the game.
Firstly, say goodbye to skill points. Now, you'll need to purchase skillbooks from NPCs to learn new skills. And for the rarer, more unique skills, you'll have a thrilling task to accomplish - defeating bosses!
What's more exciting? Skills now gain experience and become stronger the more you use them. The more you rely on a skill, the more powerful it becomes. We believe this will add a new layer of depth and strategy to your gameplay.
However, we're still in the process of balancing this new system. The changes to damage and balancing are far from the final version. We are counting on your valuable feedback to make this the best it can be!
To implement this new system, we've reset all skills. You can purchase new skills from NPCs. And if you're wondering where to find a specific skill, just open the skill screen, and it will tell you where to find it.
That's not all! We've also added two new crafting books in Wellington, to enhance your crafting adventures.
We are so grateful for your continued support. We can't wait to hear your feedback on the new skill system. Thank you for being a part of the Cinderstone Online journey!
Happy adventuring!
Patch 0.220 Live Now for Cinderstone Online![
We're delighted to announce that Patch 0.220 is now live! This update brings a range of bug fixes and new features to improve your Cinderstone experience. As always, we thank you for your valuable feedback that has helped shape these changes.
Features:
- Added pickaxe and axe books to the Wellington NPC: Get ready to expand your equipment library!
- Added collectibles! Be on the lookout and collect them all - future updates will enable these to unlock unique character titles!
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed brushes not dropping twigs: Your brushes are now more cooperative!
- Fixed mushrooms not dropping seeds: Mushroom farming is back on track.
- Fixed issues where some dungeons may not unlock: Nothing should stand in the way of your adventures.
- Fixed some scrollbars within the node UI for smoother navigation.
Your feedback is crucial in our ongoing quest to make Cinderstone Online the best it can be. Feel free to let us know how these updates are working out for you.
Happy adventuring!
Patch 0.219 Now Live for Cinderstone Online!
We're excited to announce that Patch 0.219 is now live! We've worked hard on a number of fixes and improvements, all thanks to your constructive feedback.
Here's the rundown:
- Fixed City lava dungeon solo mode: Now you can take on the heat alone!
- Fixed armors and weapons not dropping from monsters: Claim your hard-earned loot!
- Attempted to fix issues related to the guild vault and guild vault node.
- Fixed enchantment VFX on swords.
- Possible fix to enchantment not increasing damage.
- Temporarily capped FPS at 60 to reduce GPU load. A slider for unlimited FPS will be added in the future.
- Possible fix for the weekly global node quest reward.
- Fixed ranking on weekly global node reward.
- Moved the Copper node slightly in Wellington.
- Fixed node experience.
- Added rankings for node progress.
Likely fix for fireball not counting towards quest kill.
Your feedback continues to be invaluable to us, so please don't hesitate to share your thoughts on these changes. We're committed to making Cinderstone Online the best experience it can be.
Happy adventuring!