State of Extinction
State of the Game
Just wanted to give a quick state of the game update and inform about the latest updates to State of Extinction. We have been on a hiatus after the last patch as we felt it brought much needed stability to the quest structure, AI logic and inventory management.
Finally, we are getting back on the grind to add the last quests, NPCs, etc which will move us from the, "Early Access" label to "Full Release"!
However, as you know game development is an ongoing process, so we will be bringing out patches to get to the final state. Thanks for your patience as we continue to build you a solid game.
State of Extinction Dev Team
State of Extinction: Patch v1.168
-Enhanced Mini Map Hover with New Font
-Enhanced Dialogue Font Size
-Enhanced Travel Menu Font and Abandon Quest Font
-Updated Text Size/Layout for Calling Selection Classes on Main Game Menu
-Updated Continue Game Screen Font | Transition Scene Font
-Updated New Zone Message Graphics & Font
-Updated Chapter Message Font
-Removed Intellect Gained Message on Quest Completion
-Added Sound for new Quest Acceptance
-Increased Alert Size and Font Quest Message
-Updated Transition Scene and New Game Intro Scene with Font Text and Picture Image Visibility Reduction
State of the Game
We just wanted to give a quick, "State of The Game" message to communicate what's currently cooking with State of Extinction.
First, the team took a quick hiatus from enhancements and development in January to catch up on some non-development items. However, during this time we did take the opportunity to discuss what we need to work on next as we move to upcoming content, implementation on new platforms (Linux and Mac) and localization.
Expect more updates soon where we will be dropping new content as well as squashing any bugs along the way. Thanks again for your interest and support in the game!
Development Team
Stone Pixel Games, LLC.
State of Extincion: Patch v1.167
-Updated Consumed (Eat) Icon In Sack
-Reduced Dialogue Text throughout Eagles Reach and Character Selection (Tribe Screens)
-Reduced Deer Count in Starting Area
-Reduced Health of Deer in Starting Area
-Removed Bear Cubs from Rite of Passage Quest
-Fixed Spawning and Placement of Quest Items
-Fixed NPC Boss Sound of Rites of Passage Quest
-Removed Friendly NPC On Stop Interaction Sound
-Fixed Icon for Wolf Skin item drop
-Enhanced MiniMap with new Friendly NPC icons
-Enhanced MiniMap with new Beast/Enemy icons
-Increased the zoom distance on MiniMap to be closer (was 190m, now 150m)
-Updated MiniMap with New Player Icon
-Updated AI For Black Wolf
-Updated Description of Quests (Birch Wood, Hunt Wolves)
-Fixed Quest Item Spawn for Hunt Wolves, Rites of Passage (Make Spear Items Fresh Snow, Wild Plants)
-Adjusted Meat Consumption Percentage for Good vs Rotten meat
-Minor Enhancements to Eagles Reach Area Terrain
State of the Game
We are excited as the next patch will include more streamlined dialogue. Meaning, we significantly reduced a lot of the conversation you will be having with NPCs so it's more direct and to the point. In addition, we have more updates coming to quests, enemy NPC AI, and sound effects to name a few in the v167 patch.
If you have not already, check out the new story trailer which shows upcoming game play footage, along with a few new beasts.
Have a Happy New Year!
-SoE Development Team
State of Extincion: Patch v1.166
-Increased Aggression on some NPCs
-Improved logic on some NPCs
-Increase Drop Percentage for Meat
-Removed Ability For Player to Rotate Camera. Fixed The Camera For Smoother Game Play
-Removed Tutorial and Tip Text Regarding Ability to Rotate Camera
-Increased Camera Zoom Out View Distance to 100m
-Smoothed Out Camera Zoom Speed
-Removed Voice Audio when Initial Interaction with Friendly NPCs
-Graphics Enhancements on Rocks and other static objects
-Added Flax (Herb) drop for some NPCs to allow some instant, "Hunger" relief
-Decreased the amount of, "Hunger" percentage when attacking with some Weapons
-Slight decrease to Player Speed for Game Play Balance
State of Extincion: Patch v1.165
-Fixed Player Interaction with NPCs. Should be much easier to mouse click to move & attack
-Updated Calling Menu by unlocking, "Make" button. The, "Make" sub menu is always now available instead of only at a Fire
-Enabled "Player State" Mechanics to required Eating to restore Hunger or Find Herbs for Sickness
-Added Trader NPC who trades services/goods for Berries
-Updated Some Quest Descriptions to outline what Activity should be performed for quest
-Fixed lighting on some NPCs
-Enhanced "Make" items of Cooked Meat and Berries (FOOD) and Stag Furs (HIDES)
For your information..Our next game patch focus will be on Human NPC Audio and Dialogue Text enhancements. Thanks for your interest in SoE!
Stone Pixel Games, LLC.
State of the Game
We plan to release another patch in the next few days that will fix a lot of game play issues providing a more solid,"Early Access" game play experience.
Please remember that SoE is still in an, "Early Access" game build state and there are bugs, broken items, etc. that maybe found. Being a small (very small) indie studio making a, "first of it's kind" prehistoric I-RPG based game requires feedback from you, the tribe members.
We want to hear from you, so please feel free to post in the Discussion forum or email us at the SoE Website on any game play elements, changes, etc. you think should be improved, removed or even added to the game as we continue to enhance your experience!
We want to make sure SoE is enjoyable for everyone. Thanks again for your interest and support in SoE.
State of Extincion: Patch v1.164
-Fixed Collision (Interaction) Detection for NPCs
-Updated Quests Description with Quest Type Labels
-Removed damage received from Mystical Wolf post death
-Fixed Quests in Eagles Reach not working correctly
-Fixed Audio/Sound on select NPCs
-Updated Background Music with breakages in play list
Early Access, Now Available!
The State of Extinction – Early Access build does not contain the entire storyline as new content will be released periodically for free for those who have decided to start there, “Calling” in Early Access.
Key Early Access Build Features Include:
• Over 60 Quests spanning across 2 Regions
• 1 Playable Tribe
• Hardcore Mode
• 360 Degree Rotatable Camera
• Dynamic Day/Night Cycle
• 4 (out of 10) Story Chapters Available
• Player Driven decisions that will shape your, “Calling”
• Gathering and, “Making” Weapons and Hides
• Execution of Spirit Speaking Skills
• Automatic Content upgrades
Get the State of Extinction - Early Access build and start your, “Calling” now!