Celebrate with us and get Ferret Scoundrels for 75% off on Steam for a limited time. In addition to our sale there will also be Valentine’s Day themed cosmetics that can be unlocked for your ferrets and ships for the next week. Sail with caution, you don’t want some scoundrel to come and steal your heart.
Read the secret love story behind the creation of Ferret Scoundrels as written by the programmer himself, and get a behind the scenes look at why we created this game. Click here to read more
We have also uploaded Patch v 0.2.1
In this patch we have added tons of updated art assets which have brought all of the islands up to the new standards for the game Before: After:
We also have added a new aiming indicator to your ship when you have a combat flag up. This will help you see which set of cannons on your ship will fire.
We added several new functionalities the quest editor including camera and AI controls.
Patch v0.2.0 Quest Editor and Holiday Update!
In this large update we took the very big step of completely rebuilding our questing system to allow for quests to be built by you the players. A large part of this process was building our own quest editor that allows you to build your quests. Through the quest editor, quests can be uploaded to our new steam workshop page. From the workshop page you can subscribe to new content created by the community and it will automatically be loaded into the game the next time you play. We will be releasing documentation on the quest editor over the coming weeks which can be seen here https://ferretscoundrels.com/EditorFAQ/. The quest editor will become a tool on Steam that can be installed separate from the main game, but in the meantime you can launch the quest editor as an option when you run the game.
Since this update completely changes our current quest system old saved games will no longer work and you will need to start a new game. We are also going to disable the tutorial for the foreseeable future.
We re-added all of the existing quests back into the game using the quest editor and many of them have been updated with additional content. As this is technically new content please report any bugs you find so we can fix them promptly
Along with these new quests we have added a new item production system to producing docks. Producing docks like lumber mills will now be able to make more lumber if you bring them certain resources. This can allow players to build up effective trade routes and add more reward for discovering new islands.
We have also added some new Holiday cosmetics that will be unlockable via chests for the next week. So have a happy Holiday season on the seven seas.
Bug fixes: Fixed a bug that was causing the item dragging to not work correctly in lower resolutions
0.2.0a hotpatch: Fixed issue of item not spawning on ships for quests. Fixed issue of player ship not reacting to quest items.
Patch v0.1.3 Stone Buildings
In this update, we have switched over most of the furniture and huts to the new art style. We plan on having small rolling updates as we fully implement the new art direction.
Patch v0.1.2 Furniture and Huts
In this update, we have switched over most of the furniture and huts to the new art style. We plan on having small rolling updates as we fully implement the new art direction.
We also are working on some new features as well that should be coming out soon, so stay tuned!
v0.1.2a
Added new furniture and hut art to game.
v0.1.2b
Fixed error with displaying said new furniture and hut updates correctly.
v0.1.2c
Loading a game will better honor the last saved position of your ship.
Patch v0.1.1 A Brand New Art Direction
We are currently in the process of converting to a new artistic direction in Ferret Scoundrels. We do not want to stray too far from our original simplistic stylized look, but instead our aims are to add a little more visual diversity. You can see in the image below the new art style is still simplistic but has way more detail than our original art.
This is going to be an ongoing process as we update all of the art in the game. With this current patch we will just be updating the wooden houses as well as a few other wooden elements. This is still a work in progress however we feel very good about the direction the game is going in. Please feel free to give us feedback or let us know if you see any bugs in the new art features.
Your feedback is very much appreciated, please join the discussion on our discord at FerretScoundrels.com/discord
Patch v0.0.9 World Map
The following changes have been added in Patch v0.0.9
Added World:
You can now return to zones you have visited previously. When you travel to a new zone you will no longer always be swept up in a storm, you will simply travel to the next zone. You could then turn around and head back to the previous zone if you desired. Zones will keep their quests so you can return to a zone to complete a quest at any time.
World Map:
The map has been rebuilt and now has new functionalities. You can now look at a world map which will show you each zone you have traveled to. Each Zone will be depicted by a square. The zone you are currently in will be colored green and have the map ship symbol in it. You can click on a previously explored zone from the world map which will show you the local map of that Zone. Quest markers will only show in the map that you are currently in.
Storms:
When you leave a zone there is a small chance you will be swept up in a storm. The storm will blow you off course and leave you in a random zone. This zone can be far away from any previously explored zones.
Independence Day celebration has ended:
You can still equip any cosmetic items you unlocked during the Independence Day celebration.
This was a fairly large and complex patch, so there could be unforeseen bugs. If you run into any bugs, please do send us a message on our discord here or leave us a comment on this announcement. Thank you so much.
Patch v0.0.8 Happy 4th of July
Special Event:
Please join us while we celebrate the 4th of July with Fireworks and new cosmetic items! For the next few days, chest rewards from quests will have a high probability of giving you our new Independence Cosmetic Items. All players will also have a new flag unlocked: The Independence Flag. Sporting the design from the original American flag used during the revolutionary war, you can now fire off an amazing display of fireworks. Enjoy the celebration for a limited time.
Patch Notes:
UI Usability Improvements: Menus are smoother to navigate and should no longer become stuck with your mouse hidden. All menus and dialogues can be closed by hitting the escape key. This makes the navigation of the UI much smoother and more intuitive.
Performance Increases: There should be better stability for longer play sessions.
New Cosmetics: Added Independence clothing and ship cosmetics.
New Skill: Independence Flag has been added, allowing you the ability to fire off fireworks at will.
Summer Sale 50% off!
Steam Summer Sale is here and Ferret Scoundrels is 50% off!
Lots of neat things have been added. You can now ally with powerful organizations and gain new abilities, grab your trusty spyglass and compass to explore new areas, and you can even become a smuggler of illegal cargo. There are a lot more things planned on our adventure and you can follow along with our development map: https://www.ferretscoundrels.com/devmap.html
The Steam Summer Sale won’t last for long, so now is the perfect time to pick it up at half price.
Patch v0.0.7 Faction Skill Tree and New Abilities
The following changes have been added in Patch v0.0.7
Decreased effect of waves on cannon firing.
This small change makes cannon shots far more accurate and predictable.
Added Faction Skill Tree:
By pressing the F key you can now see the new Faction Skill Tree. This menu will show players all of the potential abilities they can unlock by leveling up a specific faction. This is just the first implementation of the skill tree and changes will most likely be made in the future. In order to unlock a new skill you must travel to a faction representative and ask them about your faction perks. You can only change your skills from these NPC's however you can equip a skill to your ability bar at anytime. You can only have one ability active per tier for each faction. You will now no longer gain new flags and abilities by default when you level up your faction. If you lose a faction rank it will disable the ability, however the ability will still be selected and will re-enable when you regain your faction rank.
New HUD elements:
We have added several new HUD elements. To hide and unhide these new elements simply toggle the tab key.
Ability Bar: Along with the new skill tree comes a new ability bar. This bar will allow you to cast the various abilities you will gain throughout your journey. To equip an ability simply drag the ability icon from the Faction Skill Tree Window onto the bar. To use the ability simply press the indicated key named on the slot.
Effects Bar: Along with the new skills come effects. You character can gain both positive and negative effects from their new abilities.
Compass: While sailing you will now see a new compass element. The compass conveys several pieces of information. The compass will show you the direction you are heading by the cardinal directions ring. The Arrow in the center of the compass shows you the wind direction relative to your ship. The Wooden bar wrapped around the top of the compass displays the current hp of your ship.
Abilities:
We have added several new abilities as wells as converted some existing abilities to use the new Faction Skill Tree System.
Trade Flag: The Trade Flag allows you to trade with ports. You are unable to fire your cannons while flying the Trade Flag and also gain a bonus to Movement Speed.
Combat Flag: The Combat Flag allows you to attack ships with your cannons and loot enemy vessels.
Surrender Flag: The Surrender Flag signals that you no longer wish to fight. Ships that were attacking may cease fire and board your ship. While Surrendered you will travel slowly and repair your ship.
Pirate Flag: While flying the Pirate Flag, other pirate ships will see you as an ally. You will also be able to attack and loot ships. You generate double Pirate Faction while flying the Pirate Flag.
Admiralty Flag: While flying the Admiralty Flag, other Admiralty ships will see you as an ally. You will be able to attack and loot ships. You generate double Admiralty Faction while flying the Admiralty Flag.
Guild Flag: While flying the Guild Flag, you will receive all of the benefits of the Trade Flag and generate double Guild faction.
Ambush: Ambush will change your ships flag to the Pirate Flag, Threatening all nearby non-pirate ships, and will give you a 20% damage bonus for 15 seconds. You can cast Ambush only if your ship is not flying the Pirate Flag and if any nearby ship has not seen your Pirate Flag before.
Smuggler's Run: While you have illegal or stolen goods on your ship, your movement speed is increased by 25%. If you sell any illegal or stolen goods to a merchant you will gain an additional 25% movement speed bonus for 3 minutes. If you throw any illegal or stolen goods overboard or lose them to the admiralty, your ship will lose 50% movement speed and all movement bonuses from this skill for 3 minutes or until you successfully sell an illegal item to a merchant.
Terrifying Reputation: After you sink a ship, you will gain a bonus chance to steal a ship for the next 10 minutes. The bonus amount is based on the type of ship you sunk.
Raft: +5%
Sloop: +10%
Galleon: +15%
Manowar: +20%
Intimidate: While flying the Pirate Flag, you can Threaten a ship by looking at it and pressing the Interact Key. Enough Threat may cause ships to surrender to you or run away. Your Threat Amount is based on your Pirate faction points.
Brow beat: Items pillaged from a Surrendered ship are no longer considered Stolen. Illegal items are still considered Illegal.
Risky Maneuvers: Your ship will slow down and turn very quickly for a short period of time.
Pirate Legend: Your Intimidate ability recovers 30% faster.
Command Ship: You can now board other Pirate vessels and attempt to 'Convince' them to follow you.
Defense Pact: Fire off a flare to call upon your allies to join the fight against all nearby Pirates. In order to use this ability you must be using the Guild Flag and there must be at least one nearby Pirate.
Company Expansion: While flying the Guild flag and docking for the first time at an Uninhabited island you gain 50 Guild faction and 100 gold.
Quick To Run: Remove the move speed penalty for sailing while Surrendered.
Maritime Merchant: While flying the Guild flag you will now be able to board other ships and initiate business with them. Some ships might even give you valuable trade information about other islands
Acceptable Losses: Every time you throw an item overboard you have a small chance to have enemy ships leave you alone. Throwing cargo overboard gives you a 15% movement speed bonus that lasts for 30 seconds.
Sterling Reputation: If you sell at least 30,000 gold worth of goods in a zone you gain the Sterling Reputation Effect. This Effect will decrease the cost of upgrading and purchasing new ships by 1% per 100 guild faction. Leaving this zone causes you to lose this Bonus.
Business Magnet: You will find more valuable items throughout your journey.
Paid Protection: While flying the Guild flag you can pay a Guild ship to follow you and offer protection.
Tactical Retreat: Increases Movement Speed by 50% for 30 seconds. You will not be able to fire your cannons for the duration of this ability.
No Mercy: While flying the Admiralty flag, if you sink a Pirate vessel that is currently Surrendered, you gain extra Admiralty faction.
Swift Justice: When you are Damaged by a ship that you have not attacked, you gain 30% increased Damage, Repair Speed, and Turn Speed for 15 seconds.
Board And Search: You can board ships and attempt to confiscate any illegal or stolen goods you find.
Model Soldier: Whenever you board a ship and confiscate illegal cargo you will gain the Model Soldier Effect. When you turn in illegal or contraband items to the Admiralty you gain a 1% per 100 Admiralty faction chance to get a chest. This Effect is stack able and all stacks of this Effect will add together for your check. If you succeed or fail you will lose all stacks of the Model Soldier Effect.
Never Surrender: If your ship is at 30% or less health you will deal 50% increased damage and threat for 20 seconds.
Combat Repairs: While active you will heal 10 hp per second, but your cannons will deal 50% reduced damage for 30 seconds.
Outrank: You can attempt to order any Admiralty ship to follow you.
Item Rebalance:
All items have had their value and rarity balanced. In general more valuable items should be rarer and there should be more diversity in prices between items.
Bugs:
Fixed bug where enemy ships were not boarding the player in the tutorial properly.
Fixed bug where docking at the ship merchant would break the tutorial.
Patch v0.0.6 Zone Saving
Added Zone Saving
The game will now save the current zone you're in. This includes quests, so you should be able to turn off your game without losing any progress. However, once you leave a map you will no be able to return to it, so make sure you finish any quests you want to before you leave your current zone.
Additional Changes
Fixed blurry text on ship quest markers
Mouse no longer auto centers and clicks when you tab back into the game.
Fixed a few quest bugs.
Fixed a pirate island which had more taverns that was intended.
