On the occasion of the TGS, we took some time add the Japanese language to the game.
Well, it's ready-ish. It's still a bit rough around the edges (one rarely-used font missing, a few minor bugs) so it is only available in a separate branch for now.
More importantly, since we only have a basic understanding of how the language works (thanks Wikipedia), we'll need your help to ensure it's readable and enjoyable.
The biggest change required was the dictionary system. Don't panic, the few mods already existing won't require any changes but since we had to support "dual words" for Japanese, we could also support the same kind of dual display for other languages. Let us know if we should spend the time to make it possible for someone to create his/her dictionary of "english & french displayed side by side"
If you want to try it here's a small guide to branch switching:
- In your steam library, right click on Epistory and then click on Properties.
- Go to the tab called "betas"
- Change the drop down to "japanese-beta".
Known bugs:
- One font missing (you'll see red XXXXX instead of words)
- "Companion word" (the one showing the translation) displayed for too long on some items.
- "Companion word" displayed for no good reason (e.g. on number chests)
- Gameplay language in the options not translated when set to "Japanese"
Thanks for playing!
A demo for Epistory, and a promotion to celebrate it!
WIN A KEY WITH THE DEMO?
We created a free demo of the game for those who are not yet convinced of the game potential. We promise you'll be hooked! And you now what? Complete the demo, choose wisely and try to win a Steam key unlocking the full game. Not everyone will win but only those who dare win!
And fear not, the demo is a bit different from the full game so if you liked the game, starting over in the full game will stay fresh.
UPDATE ON STEAM!
Alongside the demo comes a small update on the game fixing several little bugs and now including the Czech language. During the whole Gamescom we had a discount on the game, if you missed it, we currently have a -35% discount on Steam (today only).
Epistory is 34% off
Hi Fox Riders,
Seems like Summer forgot to come by Belgium! Thx God the Steam Sales will warm our hearts! Hope the weather is better in your countries. Please let us know, we are curious :p
So, we just wanted to remind you that Epistory is 34% off during the Summer Sales. The offer ends the 4th of July.
New update
We just pushed the new version of the game. No new features, just a bunch of fixes for the most recent bugs.
Fixed:
- "Blue void" save error. Most, if not all, of you who were affected had slightly different symptoms but we believe the root cause was the same for everyone. It is now fixed but unfortunately the saves are not always compatible/retrievable. If you still have problems starting the game, either reset the saves or send us the corrupted save files and we will try our best to fix them.
- Crash at launch on Linux.
- (Silent) Errors when deleting the last profile
- Various small details
That's all for today.
Version 1.2 is here!
After weeks of hard work, we present to you the new and shinier version of Epistory. You spoke and we listened. We understand it would have been better for most of you to receive the update in chunks over the weeks but given the amount of changes it was a lot easier for us to handle one big transition to the new version instead of several small incremental versions. We even had to stop planning for a workshop beta.
Without further ado, here’s the changelist:
Added/Improved
Mod support.
Profiles (multiple saves) support.
Steam Cloud support.
Distinction between gameplay and story language.
Splash screen only when the game launches.
Removed mouse cursor during gameplay.
Improved arena wave randomness.
Single letter words always get typed, even in the middle of another word.
We are working on the implementation of the Steam Workshop :epiparty: and we'll need volunteers to be part of the BETA. Please, let us know in comments if you are interested. First come, first served. Depending on the response, we'll take 10 to 20 people.
This very first workshop will be about making your very own game experience with words of your choice. You can also translate the game in your own language and add support for new and/or crazy keyboard layouts.
Who's in? :epifox:
Note: To be elligible for the workshop, you have to own a copy of the game and have some knowledges in mods.
Epistory Original Soundtrack now available!
Hi Fox Riders!
We are happy to announce you that the OST of Epistory is now available. A 45 minutes-long adventure that will take you back upon your favorite fox.
Please check out the DLC here:
http://store.steampowered.com//app/458530
Stuck in Ice bug - temporary solution
Update: The bugs and features removed with the Patch has been fixed and added again. Everything is fine! :epiparty:
Hi Fox Riders,
Many of you are blocked in the first ice dungeon after getting the new magic. This bug came up with the last patch :epifear:. Unfortunately it's not a bug that we can fix for the moment but we are working hard on it.
So, we came up with a temporary solution which is to remove the patch and go back to the previous version. Which also means that the bugs fixed and features added with this patch won't be anymore.
We'll keep you in touch. :epifox:
New version is out!
Hello everyone,
We fixed another slew of bugs:
Fixes:
Fixed the uncommon save issue after a power outage or system crash.
Fixed the map in the 5th dungeon.
Fixed the infinite level-up bug.
Fixed the stats not being reset along with the game's progress.
Fixed the chest staying locked in some cases in the 6th dungeon
Fixed several misplayed sfx.
Other changes:
Harder arenas. It should not drastically change the points in the leaderboards but will make the later stages harder to avoid becoming an endurance contest.
Torches and statues now become easier each time you fail.
Music will calm down during the death sequence (both in arenas & in game)
That's it for now, have a great day/evening/morning/night.
