- Added option slider for adjusting random combat frequency
- Changed Stalker mode Supplies behaviour
- Fixed softlock in Chapter 2
- Fixed crash on loading some Stalker mode bosses
- Fixed crash when opening jobs board
- Fixed containers not showing when equipped during loot
- Fixed encounter buttons showing too soon
- Fixed error with certain sounds cutting off
The Zone: Stalker Stories
v0.6.5.3
0.6.5.1 Hotfix
- Fixed mutant prawn boss erroneously triggering story advancement
- Fixed crash when repeatedly clicking End Turn
- Fixed problems when transferring from story mode to gameplay
- Fixed some mystery instability (hopefully including crashes during boss encounters -- starting a new game may be required)
- Fixed issue with certain backgrounds not showing
- Fixed combats occurring in protected areas
- Balance tweaks: Lowered HP on certain enemies
- Increased default text speed
- Controller clicks are now recognised during name entry
Early Access is here!
ZONE is now available on Early Access, with 3 explorable biomes and lots more story than the demo had to offer.
There is much left to do, of course... But if we haven't given up after all this time, you know we won't until the game is done.
And before we go, another list of improvements over the demo:
- Added controller support
- Added unlock requirement for Stalker mode
- Changed loot system
- Reworked exploration
- Fixed bug that allowed drawing above maximum hand size
- Fixed broken battle background in the train yard
- Fixed bug with Fire Axe disappearing
- Fixed crash on mouseovering card tooltips
- Shop card previews no longer persist after buying an item
- Fixed issue with story segments freezing at certain points
- Fixed Leather Jerkin not giving correct buffs
Launch Date & Trailer Reveal
Exciting times!
Appropriately, the store page has been updated with a brand spanking new trailer showcasing much more of the gameplay and many of the features you can expect in the full version, as well as a slew of updated screenshots.
And for those of you who can't bear to go all the way to the store page...
Update v0.6.3: Cards & Fixes
This update focusses on changing combat in a major way. No longer will you find randomly-generated groups of baddies, thrown together without care for challenge or preparedness. Each group is now carefully hand-crafted to create a better (proper) progression all the way through Chapter 1.
Bosses have also gotten a rebalance, and importantly, we're introducing Unique cards... A special choice on character creation which (in the future) will grow with you throughout your adventure.
Of course all this is experimental and subject to change in future updates.
Lastly, we'l be maintaining more detailed changelogs from now on, so you have a better idea which features have been added and which bugs have been fixed.
Happy hunting out there... in the Zone.
Changelog:
- Changed combat from randomly-spawned enemies to pre-designed groups
- Rebalanced enemies
- Added intro battle
- Added unique starting cards
- Enemies now show ranged and melee intent on mouse hover
- Cards gained from Research should no longer disappear on load
- Equipped items should no longer disappear on load
- Fixed some jank with card targeting
- Can no longer lose Energy when trying to draw from an empty Action pool
- Despair card no longer reduces Energy when drawn
- Fixed problem with certain cards not recognising their true cost
- Fixed some cards going blank when drawn
- Fixed crash on train yard boss death
- Fixed research tooltips breaking in some circumstances
- Fixed normal maps not working on some battle backgrounds
- Fixed sound conflicts on equipping items
- Fixed issue with dialogue skipping hiding text boxes
- Story side quests are now properly removed from the list when accepted
- Replaced more temp art
0.6.2
The demo now offers new backgrounds, new battle arenas, and new cut-ins, all helping to make the story and environments come alive more than ever.
Other highlights include:
- Fixed fleeing from train yard boss
- Fixed slugroach crash
- Numerous other fixes and improvements
As always, if you run into any problems, please report it on the discussion board and we will do our very best to fix the issue.
Update 6.1.2
Highlights include a complete overhaul of cards and mechanics, complete overhaul of buffs and passive effects, complete overhaul of map travel, and a new system for fully persistent dropped items.
As always, please report any problems and I will fix them.
Update 0.6
What's new, you ask? Many things. So many that I've lost track of them all.
Some of the highlights:
- Simplified main menu
- A totally redesigned side quest system
- Many key fixes and stability improvements
- New cards and items
As for what comes next... Content. We have all the major systems in place; what we want to focus on now is more levels, more enemies, more items, more cards -- and most importantly, continuing the story, as well as more unique side quests.
Stay tuned!
Update 0.5.8.2
What you won't see in the demo is all the big new features we've been working on, including advancing the main quest, and more creative side quests to enjoy. Such wonders can only be found in the full version once it comes out.
0.5.8.2 Changelog:
- Fixed another soft crash at combat start -- combat should now work properly
- Many smaller fixes
- Proper animation for voided cards
- New cards, new items, new anomalies, new animations
- Tweaked card graphics and how card cost is displayed
- Rebalanced some enemies
- Optimised some animations
Update 0.5.8
This is all thanks to the people who actually reported these bugs -- and why reports are so important, because these bugs were only showing up in builds. Everything worked perfectly in my editor, so I had no idea anything was wrong!
Godot is supposed to export 1:1, so this was an unpleasant surprise, and a lesson to be more careful about testing in a real play environment.
0.5.8 Changelog:
- Fixed soft crash when playing cards
- Fixed (completely rewrote) melee card targeting
- Many smaller fixes
- New cards, new items
- New NPCs
- Our first story-based side quest -- a tale of intrigue accessible from the job board!