Weekly Patch 24: Initiate update round 1, bug fixes and more
Version Number: 0.8.9.8
We have decided to make Initiate difficulty a mode to learn the game. Currently Initiate difficulty gives better drop rates and has enemy intent. We are doing a 2 part update to make this mode more geared towards learning.
Reminder this is only Initiate difficulty
The first part that comes with this update is no death. Players will continue the game after being defeated, instead of having to restart a whole new game. On death you will be thrown back to your previous hex, heal to full health, and in some instances get a piece of gear that will help tremendously.
We decided to go down this path for a couple reason. We wanted a safer/easier way for players to learn the mechanics, especially if they are coming from various other deckbuilders. As The Last Hex is more about the stats as opposed to finding the best cards. It is a mind shift, and a constant item that players bring up. The second reason is difficulty, this will give players a safe mode to play in to learn the game without fear of death.
We have a couple more tweaks coming over the next few updates that will build out our version of an intent system that conforms to our initial idea of the game, and we may phase out the current intent system.
Full Patch Notes
0.8.9.6 - Fixed issue with Farmer not unlocking
0.8.9.7 - Potential fix for black screen on camp rewards
0.8.9.8 New - Players playing initiate can now not die - Instead will be revived. This is the first part to making initiate mode the mode to play to learn the game in a safer environment, before moving onto adventurer or hero.
Call for assistance - Some have sent in reports about retry not working. I can not get it to fail. I need more info - What were you fighting? Did an effect kill you? Any info would be great to help solve this particular issue.
Updates - Fixed spacing in Contagion - Added a back to start button on character select - Added extra text to Blood Boil to signify that bleed on enemy increases damage dealt - Set minimum price to 0 for items in city - Added some checks to make sure equipment changing works - Added fight level to name plate of hovered map hex
Balance - Increase health gained from camps and cities by 10
Fixes - Fixed an issue with Payday being added twice after beating trial - people with 2 Payday's will continue to have 2 for a bit (You just get to find it more often for now).
Weekly Patch 23: Bug fixes, updates and some UI updates
Version Number: 0.8.9.5
This week I have been continuing to work on translations, but I have been able to add some bug fixes that you guys have brought up as well as some UI updates that have been suggested.
As for the new items, I have added basic unlock requirements for classes on the character select screen. Hover over their icons to see how to unlock.
And the bigger UI update is I have added some text to inform the player that the undead has taken a hex.
I also appreciate all the suggestions and bug reports I have been getting! It is really helping me create a better game for everyone!
New - Added info on how to unlock classes on character select screen - Added text to map when the Undead take a hex.
Balance - Specter Knight's health has been reduced by 75%
Translations - Continuation of creating translations for The Last Hex
Update - Added extra text to sleep to indicate that enemy will wake up if attacked - Lessend the chance to recieve duplicate items for camp rewards - Fixed spacing on Regen Potion description
Fixed - Fixed an issue with Molten Missile triggering at incorrect time - Fixed an issue with some items not working at the start of The Lost fight - Fixed volume sliders. If sliders are all the way left then it is truly muted - Cards and potions gained from events now register as owned when obtained
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I wanted to send out a message to say that The Last Hex is on sale for the Steam Halloween sale!
Since our Early Access launch back in May, the game has been updated quite a bit! There is a ton of new content, a ton of new improvements and changes. Many of which are from community findings and discussions!
Some of the bigger changes include
Trials - A system of heroic trials that test your ability to adapt in different and interesting ways.
Odyssey - A 24 chapter "hard" mode where the game gets harder and harder every time you claim a victory.
Plethora of interface changes.
Power upgrades for classes.
A survival mode
I update the game every Sunday with bug fixes, suggestions and new content!
Check out The Last Hex while its on sale and I look forward to hearing from you. As The Last Hex will only get better with community support.
Weekly Patch 22: Finale of Odyssey and bug fixes
Version Number: 0.8.9
It is finally here! The finale of Odyssey! For those that do not know what Odyssey mode is, it is a mode dedicated to players looking for more difficulty. It is 24 levels of runs that progressively get harder and harder with each win. Each class can run through the 24 levels individually.
But yes, chapter 24 has been released and it makes The Lost even harder. His current form isn't even his final form!
Full patch notes New Odyssey is now complete! All 24 levels are in. There will still be some updating to them and I am working on some animations for the final one, once beaten. But they are all there!
Updates - Shackles now cost 3 and is consumed
Fixed - Fixed an issue with High Score trial not completing correctly - Fixed an issue with Upgrading Gambler power - Fixed an issue with Sickle and Chain description - Fixed an issue with Fortified Blessing - Fixed an issue with power upgrades not working properly
Weekly Patch 21: Balance tweaks, bug fixes, and retry button
Version Number 0.8.8
This week does not come with a new content, but does come with some balance tweaks which I think is a great thing. I will try to get back to new content next week as I had my wisdom teeth removed this week so I am working my way through that.
All these balance tweaks are for mid/late game. The first thing is that their health has been decreased. And secondly some of their stats have been reduced, to lessen one shot potential.
There are some other balance tweaks that were made for bosses but those are a little more minor, as well as some tweaking of difficulty for some of the trials.
The other fun thing that was added this week was a retry button on the defeat screen so that you can get back into another game quickly.
Full patch notes New - Added a retry button to defeat screen
Updates - Leveled out Boss Scaling - Slight buff to starting health - Small tweak to difficulty - Tweak to mid/end game enemy stats
Fixes - Fix for Champion power - Fix for Gambler power - Fixed an issue with Orb of pestilence - Fixed an issue with Divine strike being classified as a defense card - Fixed an issue with Oracle event not displaying card correctly - Fix for issue with Potion Explosion trial - Fixed some issues with buttons being enabled in cities even if you don't have required money - Fixed an issue with Warrior upgrade text
Weekly Patch 20: Major city update, class skill upgrades and 4 new trials
Version Number: 0.8.7
This week's update comes with a big update to how cities function, we have also added class skill upgrades and 4 new trials
City Update First up is the city update. We have added 4 new types of shops to cities. The catch is that only one of them appears in each city
Each city will have an Inn, an equipment shop, card shop, and a potion shop. But the 4th shop will be randomized and then set for that city. You will see either
The Trainer - Purchase stat upgrades
The War Master - Upgrade class skill
The Gambling Den - Play a game of High or Low for some gold
The Temple - Remove curses and purchase blessings
The Black Market - A one time deal on an ultra rare item
Skill Upgrades This is something that players have been asking for and we figured it was a good time to introduce it. Each class has 3 levels for their class skill, each level more helpful than the last but not adding any new mechanics to the class. Class skills can be upgraded in cities that have a War Master.
This is the first round of this change. I am sure some tweaking will be needed. But let us know your thoughts on this system.
New trials Last major addition this patch is 4 new trials
Shadow Agent - Reach and defeat the Lost while getting into less than 40 fights
Outcast - The only city that spawns is starting city
Potion Explosion - Player starts with 1 random potion. Potion bag can only hold 1 potion; Whenever a potion is used, a random potion replaces it.
High Score - Achieve a score of 80 for Initiate / 120 for Adventurer or 160 for Hero to achieve victory
Full patch notes New
Ability to see trial information when playing a trial
New trial Shadow Agent
New Item Shadowskin tunic
New trial Outcast
New item Cloak of the Pariah
New trial Potion Explosion
New item Potion duplicator
New trial High Score
New card Payday
City Rework Cities will always have the Inn, Equipment, card and potion shop. But it could have 1 of 5 other places show up
The Trainer - Purchase Stat Upgrades
The War Master - Level up class skill
The Gambling Den - Play a game for some coin
The Temple - Remove curses and obtain blessings
The Black Market - A one time deal on an ultra rare item.
Class Skill Upgrades Class skills now have 3 levels. An upgrade is purchased at The War Master.
Updates - Added name of class on hover in character select screen
Fixes - Game now saves when entering a shop, to stop players from reloading to re roll shops.
Weekly Patch 19: Updates and bug fixes
Version # 0.8.6
First off sorry for missing last weeks patch day. My wife and I moved last week and I have not had a ton of time to work on the game. But we are pretty settled in and I will be back in full development mode this upcoming week.
Update
- Updated Ring of Shadow text
- Updated unlock text
- Potions have a slightly different card frame than normal cards now
- Updated Rapid Fire Crossbow description
- Nerfed Cleansing Cowl
- Buffed Helm of the Conqueror
Fixes
- Fixed an issue with Chilling Touch and having 0 expertise
- Fixed an issue with Poison Orb not triggering correctly
- Molten Missile now does not deal damage upon play
- Fixed Envenomed Claws description
- Fixed an issue with Antitoxin description
Weekly Patch 17: New Trials, Odyssey Chapter 23, UI updates and more!
Version # 0.8.5
This week I have a lot of awesome updates! I will keep this short and sweet though.
First off lets talk about the new stuff
Content wise we have Chapter 23 of Odyssey which brings an upgrade to The Lost.
Next we have a new trial Toxicity where you will use poison to make your way through.
The next trial is One Strike, where you start out by one hitting enemies....
Next is a lot of UI updates, as I am starting to look into integrating controller support. But there is a new start screen layout, a new character select layout and a couple of smaller UI updates around the game.
Lastly is the scoring system. This is still being fleshed out and I will go into more details later, but games are being scored now. Some things are worth positive points others worth negative.
Full patch notes
New
New Class select screen
Score System
New trial Toxicity
New trial One Strike
Odyssey chapter 23
Updates
Change equipment is now disabled when you have no inventory or in an event
Update to trial select layout
Small updates to survival build cost
Some UI updates in a number of places to start working on controller support
Fixes
Fixed issue with button scaling on start screen
Fixed an issue with Champion of Frost power
Fixed an issue with Champion of Flame power
Fixed an issue with Battle Trance
Weekly Patch 16: Odyssey 19-22
This week is a little light as I had to travel to Boston for a show. But I have released chapters 19-22 of Odyssey. The last 2 chapters I am looking to get done for this week.
I have also made some good headway on translations and a couple of players have stepped forward to assist in helping me make sure the translations are correct!
If you are interested in assisting as well, please do reach out to me - luigi@thatindiestudio.com
Weekly Patch 15: Bug Fixes and Translation call for help
Game version for this patch: 0.8.3
This week comes with mainly bug fixes, and continuation of localization into Spanish, French, Russian and Chinese
Translation call for help I am looking for people who speak Spanish, French, Russian or Chinese to help go through the translations I have. There are a lot of them and I would like to make sure they are correct and make sense. If you are interested in helping out with this please send me an email - Luigi@thatindiestudio.com
I have a google spreadsheet that has everything translated so far. Unfortunately I can not pay but I can put your name in the credits for the assistance.
Thanks!
Full patch notes
Updated
Swapped Dire Gash and Skewer rarity
Bugs
Fixed some English translation issues
Fixed an issue with continuing after chapter 12 in Odyssey
Made some tweaks to Mercenary buff to potentially fix for life usage
Tweak to Fallen Knight power to only go off once every card
Fixed an issue with Nature Cloak not working
Added checks to Crack the Shell and Sword Breaker to shuffle enemy deck if the last card in draw is destroyed
