Online Co-op: Fixed a game-breaking bug which appeared in v1.2.0 (happened when starting a level from network lobby).
Controls
Pressing multiple ability buttons simultaneously now works better.
Co-op
Player trails are more visible in both local and online co-op.
UI
Full clear score multiplier is no longer displayed when using score display outside score attack.
Score Attack - v1.2.0
Score Attack
Leaderboards are found at the Steam achievements section. Total of 6 boards:
- Any difficulty
- Easy, normal and hard
- One life: normal and hard
_____Rules_____ Multipliers: Difficulty:
- Easy 0.5x, Normal 1x, Hard 2x
Boss Rush (fast level boss kill):
- Goal time: 30s (some bosses have higher time)
- Killing normal enemies gives 3s (hard:4s) bonus time for boss kill
- In time limit: Boss score 4x
- Above time limit: fades from 3x to 1x (at 2x goal time)
Full clear time bonus:
- Goal time: 20 minutes (hard: 25min)
- In time limit: 5x
- Above time limit: fades from 4x to 1x (at 2x goal time)
- Multiplies total score, calculated when final boss dies
Chapter
- +40% score gains per chapter (+120% in last chapter)
Hardcore: - Death: score is calculated without the full clear multiplier bonus.
- Full clear: Same scoring as non-hardcore, with separate leaderboards for normal and hard.
Death: Non-boss enemies don’t give score after dying in a level once.
Timers are stopped: while in start room (for shopping, leveling up and checking loot)
during dialogue and loading screen
Other changes: - Vendor appears in start room from level 2 onwards
- Tutorial is skipped
- Ending is modified
- Saving disabled
- No NG+ (game returns to menu screen after clear)
4k support
Double size now also affects item descriptions and tooltips
(Settings -> Graphics -> Double UI size).
Effects
Updated some projectiles (guns, grappling hook).
Difficulty
Hard is slightly harder in NG+ (~10% bonus to speed, max health and healing taken).
Options
Added option to display score outside score attack (no leaderboards in this case).
Bugfix
Fixed bug with projectile lights continuing on after projectile ended.
Experienced - v1.1.7
Death Penalty
Changed experience loss on death to money loss (20% of current).
*This should be a healthier penalty as opposed to effectively losing power upon death (which will happen when learning the game). The player can now slowly gain experience by clearing rooms after dying against a boss. Might also give some incentive to check out the vendor and buy stuff before boss.*
Experience
Increased experience required for levels beyond 10.
UI
Updated network lobby UI with some tips. Steam invite section is disabled if the game can't find public IP (in which case IP connect should be used).
Effects
Added effects for gaining experience & gold.
Performance
Slightly improved gameplay performance.
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Bugfix 30.07.2017:
Gamepad now once again works in singleplayer
Archery - v1.1.6
Summary
Weapons: Added bows as a new weapon type.
UI: Player skill bars can no longer overlap in local co-op on low resolutions. Added option to double UI size for resolutions above 1080p.
Shortbow (new) Shoot:
- Basic attack which can be charged up for extra damage.
Rapid Fire:
- Shoot up to 5 times in quick succession.
Longbow (new) Full Draw:
- Slow basic attack which can be charged up for huge damage.
Pinning Shot:
- A fast shot which interrupts and slows target.
Both bows drop in chapter 3 and can also be found on vendors.
UI
Local co-op: health and skill bars of p1 and p2 will no longer overlap (they are arranged slightly differently, and scale down on resolutions below 720p).
4k support: Added a setting for doubling UI scale.
Main Menu: game starting section is now slightly more sensible. Also updated email and replaced youtube link with ebonscalegames homepage.
File size
Reduced by about 30% by lowering size of textures. The changes shouldn’t be noticeable in game. (This is the reason for large patch size).
Balance
Bandit Stabber: nerfed a bit.
Model & Animation
New player animations for bows:
- Shoot vertical
- Shoot horizontal
- Stand
Added 2 animated bow models (Longbow & Shortbow).
Bugfixes for online co-op & minor updates (v1.1.5b)
Online co-op bugfixes
- Fixed bug where the final boss failed to appear
- Fixed some issues with ending event
Online co-op
- Added option to invite via Steam (available after starting host).
- Updated texts in network lobby.
UI
Bottom bar:
- Skill bar is now positioned at bottom center of screen by default (except in local co-op). Position can be changed back to bottom left corner via Settings>Video .
- Modified experience bar.
Opening splash screen: added Ebonscale Games logo
(small added updates 28.1.2017): - Steam invite uses public IP
- Host sees both local and public IP in lobby (if they are different)
Bugfixes for online co-op & minor updates (v1.1.5a)
Bugfixes
Online co-op: - Fixed issue where returning to boss room after a wipe could break the game.
- Fixed issue where health and mana bars didn’t work correctly.
- Fixed issue where the small player healthbar on left side of screen could disappear.
- Fixed some bugs in local play after playing online in the same session.
Online co-op
- Added “Return to Lobby” button for host. It brings all players to the lobby scene without disconnecting anyone.
- Client now automatically attempts to reconnect to host after disconnect.
Sound
- Added sound for weapon switching.
Targeting Unleashed - v1.1.5
Summary
New options: Auto-targeting and click-to-move can be disabled and a few previously hardcoded keybinds can be changed in-game.
Gamepad: Improved UI navigation.
Projectiles: Improved wall hit detection and added sound&particles to wall hits.
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Options
These new options are in the ‘Controls’ section of settings menu.
Auto-targeting can now be disabled. When this mode is used:
- Keyboard: Abilities are targeted to mouse position.
- Gamepad: Right stick is used for targeting (and a targeting line is displayed). Camera zoom changes to Dpad Y-axis.
- Lock target button can still be used.
Click-to-move can be disabled.
Keyboard movement buttons can now be changed (to allow changing to WASD or some other setup).
Left mouse button is no longer hard-coded to click-to-move (so it can be used for attack for example).
Quick Help button can now be changed.
Gamepad
Improved UI navigation.
Tutorial
Minor changes to combat tutorial NPC behaviours.
Updated some texts and added a clearer indication for leaving the tutorial map.
Projectiles
Improved wall hit detection.
Added sound&particles to wall hit (same as normal hits).
Fixed bug where local play didn’t work after playing online co-op in the same session.
Boss introduction camera zoom should once again work correctly.
Ingame menu:
- fixed issue where player could move when it was displayed.
- it should now be correctly hidden when returning to main menu
Intro level: Pink rocks are no longer pink.
Hooked - v1.1.4
Summary
Controller: Improved UI navigation
Online co-op: Improved network UI
Grappling Hook trinket: Pulls you to an enemy. Experience the life of a projectile by beginning a follow-up attack while midair!
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Controller UI Navigation
Selection can no longer disappear when using controller.
Settings menu:
- Scrolling up or down from the volume sliders now returns selection to the parent menu.
Online co-op
Disconnection button title is now different as host (“End Host”) and when attempting to connect as client (“Cancel”)
Updated status texts when attempting to connect (as client) or waiting for players (as host).
Network lobby:
- now has a sidebar with some basic information.
- status texts are larger and brighter while in lobby
Fixed bug where pressing “Join Game” with an empty IP input field caused issues.
Items
Grappling Hook (new trinket): - Grapple: Ranged attack. Pulls you to target on hit and roots target for 1 second. (Ability cast can be started immediately after projectile launches, allowing combo shenanigans with melee weapons).
- Sold by vendors starting chapter 4
Righteous Freedom - v1.1.3
Summary
Input: Right mouse button can now be used as keybind for any action.
Enchanted dashing: Dash now only triggers enchants if an enemy is hit. Replaced heal with absorb in possible enchants for boots.
Fixed bug where item stats (damage etc.) were displayed incorrectly in shop at higher levels.
Skullbreaker Banner (trinket) ability should now work correctly.
Input
Right mouse button can now be set as keybind for any action.
Skills
Dash: Enchant effects can now only trigger if the dash hits an enemy.
Enchants
Available enchants for Boots: removed Rejuvenating (heal), added Shielding (absorb). Healing by dashing around was a bit overpowered.
UI
On-screen texts during scripted events now have a stronger outline for better visibility.
Bottombar:
- Added cooldown meter for super block
- Hotkeys for missing/passive skills are now hidden
Woofspin - v1.1.2
Summary
Screenshake: increased at low levels, reduced at high levels.
K9 Sword: New wolf-themed sword with 2 secondary skill variations chosen by holding block. Both of them involve spinning.
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Screenshake
Screenshake from damage: Slightly increased at low levels and reduced to a more sensible amount at high levels.
Items
Key Nine Sword (new 2h sword, sold by vendors): - Combo Strike: the usual basic attack
- Art of Torias: 2 skill variations, first one used normally and second when holding block.
-- 1. Flying Circular Saw: Leap attack with a fancy spin animation
-- 2. White Wolf Whirl: Spin-to-win attack (clockwise)
Land Mines (trinket): Now creates 2 mines per cast, active mine limit increased to 4
Mana cost and cooldown increased.
