White Pearl
Future of White Pearl & Soundtrack for Fabrication Releasing Oct 2021
The last update, the Quest Journal update, was released in January 2021.
How are you all finding the game?
Although Fabrication has since ended support...
I will be releasing the soundtrack for Fabrication as free DLC (for those who purchased the game) at October 2021. Please follow the Twitter for further announcements and/or details.
As for White Pearl...
I have had it in my mind to create post-game story content for a while, almost like a new chapter's worth of content, but I'm not sure if people still play the game (laughs)
And if it's new story content I'll add after the end of White Pearl, which I would really like to do someday, then I intend for it to be tied to Fabrication, so best to finish that after, I guess.
I'm not sure whether to start working on it just yet, and if I even will, but if people are still reporting bugs, it's my job to fix them!
Thanks for reading!
Have a happy 2021!
Harry
FAQ & Links (updated 2021)
Links
- Game series Twitter (the account is still open to view and tweets are still available to view, but the account is no longer in service as of Jan 2021).
Developer's Personal Blog (this blog includes developer interviews, retrospectives, etc.)
Series Facebook page (updated most regularly).
Series wiki page.
Patch notes archive of White Pearl.
FAQ
How on earth do I submit a bug report?
Please proceed to the bug megathread and leave your bug report there.
Bug reports left in reviews are ignored because I do not read them.
Thank you for your understanding.
What is the purpose of downloading the Chronicle Edition DLC?
The DLC includes an updated, full official guide.
Please read here for a notice regarding the end of developer support for Fabrication and the future of White Pearl.
White Pearl Patch 2.10 Notes - Quest Journal Update
White Pearl Patch 2.10
The patch will increase White Pearl's file size by 9MB.
Patch 2.10 adds a quest journal to White Pearl, along with other additions and changes.
This will be the last major update to the game.
Please check out Fabrication if you enjoyed White Pearl!
Major Features and Additions
- A Quest Journal has been implemented in the game.
The Quest Journal is a new, highly requested item that has finally been added to the game.
You will be able to track both the progress of the main story and side quests with the
Quest Journal, complete with new flavour text for all quests - in addition to all associated objectives as you unlock them and progress through the quest and the ability to see the rewards you will get from doing a quest.
The Quest Journal is obtained at the start of the game and can be accessed from your
Inventory, Key Items menu. To scroll down on the quest description and objective window, select the quest in the menu and use the analog stick/arrow keys.
Picture Examples
The Quest Journal is accessible in your Inventory -> Key Items menu. It's given to you at the start of the game.
This is a basic example of a quest. Main story quests and side quests have different icons and colour separating them apart.
A lot of review feedback detailed that White Pearl's story was hard to follow, so I used this opportunity to make a synopsis for when a lot of stuff does happen in the main story, and there is perspective switching.
This is one last example of a main story quest. Some objectives only appear as you go through them. The idea is that you'll check the journal if you're lost or confused on what is happening, or if you would just like to read more.
You expect some smaller QOL text changes as well, like the implementation of colours on equipment values.
For the quest journal to work properly, you'll have to restart your game, so I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
An example of the new equipment screen.
- All characters in the game can now equip up to two separate accessories through the addition of a second accessory slot.
Changes to accommodate a second accessory slot:
- Accessories are no longer optimised for the character's gear when pressing the "Eq. Priority Stats" button in the Character Equipment menu.
- The programming of the equip menu has been slightly adjusted:
- The game will now more clearly display empty equipment slots
- The game now display MaximumHP and MaximumMP in the "Current Stats and Differences" board.
- To compromise for the aforementioned change, the name of the character you are equipping, which is displayed in the "Current Stats and Differences" board, is now removed.
- A scroll option has been added in the equipment menu, for accessing the new slot.
*The addition of the second accessory slot is effective throughout the game regardless of where you have saved and you will have no need to start the game from the beginning.
*You can equip any and all types of accessories that the character can use in the Accessory 2 slot, just like the one slot you had before the 2.10 patch.
Patch 2.10 Notes - Minor Changes
- Colour tones have been added on all armour and weapon tooltips to better display the advantages and disadvantages of each item.
- Critical hits are now accompanied by a "CRITICAL!" pop-up above the damage indicator in addition to the already animated text.
Equipment Adjustments
Glided Fisticuffs
- Now increases DEF by 10.
Four Leaf Clover
- Now increases ATK and AGI by 5.
Dialogue Adjustments
In certain scenes, some spelling errors have been corrected and flow of certain dialogue is corrected to sound better.
Additional dialogue has been added to the scene while under the second objective of the main story quest "Rough and Tumble".
Event Adjustments
- The programming and flags of several events in the game have been adjusted with the addition of a Quest Journal, in order to ensure compatibility with all quests and their associated objectives.
When selecting U'vharr's Perspective in Chapter 10...
- Now tells the user: "This quest covers main story events happening after "Picking Up the Pieces".
When selecting Pearlto's Perspective in Chapter 10...
- Now tells the user: "This quest covers main story events happening
after "What Bandits Do Best".
Battle Encounter Adjustments
Battle encounters of "A Slimy Situation" side quest, the Church of Divinia cellar side quest.
- You can no longer get K.Oed in these fights.
Boss fight of "A Slimy Situation" side quest, the Church of Divinia cellar side quest.
- You can no longer get K.Oed in this fight.
Enemy Adjustments
Cellar Slime
- EXP received increased from 5 to 18.
Quest Adjustments
"A Slimy Situation" side quest, the Church of Divinia cellar side quest.
- You now only need to kill 4 slimes to pass instead of 8.
Location Adjustments
Church of Divinia
Treasure chest rewards adjusted:
Chest at top: Reward adjusted 25G to 150G.
Chest at right: Reward adjusted from x1 Potion to x3 Eye Drops.
Chest at bottom: Reward adjusted from 10G to 100G.
Inns now have a name in the game, as follows:
Falcon: "The Place of Prophecy"
Ancarna: "The Parting Sands"
Prevesta: "The Blue God's Blessing"
Valen: "Those who Rule High Above"
Jelesta: "The Determination of Man"
Lucae: "Those who Survived the Fourth Calamity"
Kolan: "The Sky Crafters"
This concludes the Patch 2.10 notes.
Thank you for playing!
Harry,
Developer & Publisher of White Pearl and Fabrication
Fabrication Store Page Now Live / Releasing 11th December 2020!
Thank you!
Harry
Major News Update - Fabrication
It's been a while since I updated the news page, and I'd just like to update it for posterity's sake in-case anyone still uses this for the main source of information.
This blog post will cover NEW news regarding Fabrication, the next game in the Chronicles of Ottrea series, that has not been covered anywhere else.
If you do want frequent updates, please make sure to follow the series Twitter!
Main Topic 1: Fabrication Release Date
Fabrication is set to release at the end of 2020 / early 2021!
Previously, I was really set on releasing the game at the end of 2020 as part of White Pearl's 3rd anniversary but, the sound team needs to catch up with everything! And I would really like the extra time to play-test the game and turn it inside out. Especially looking at White Pearl... a big problem upon release was bugs and I really don't want something like that repeated again, so I want to do it right. So I am aiming for this release window. A more exact date will be revealed soon, but you don't have long to wait anymore, so don't worry!
Another announcement... the Steam page is coming soon! Due to COVID19, page and build reviews are taking a lot longer than expected. Which is no problem really... because I've been busy making the game. And I actually haven't even bothered to send in my request for submission yet (laughs).
Main Topic 2: Fabrication Game Details
If you've played White Pearl, the best way I can describe Fabrication is that the game is basically that... but improved and better to play!
Main Features of Fabrication:
- The story of the game takes place before the events of White Pearl
- 15-20 hours of playtime
- I'll be implementing lots more achievements this time, so I want interested players to aim for them!
- There's a Quest Log. Yep... that's a main feature. Because it was so highly requested from White Pearl.
- Over 20 side-quests and activities in total to complete in addition to the engaging story
- Crafting system
- Fishing system
- Trading system
- Reputation, relationship and fame system*
* More detail on these mechanics will be revealed in either the store page or as you play the actual game to understand how they work.
...And that's it! I'm really looking forward to getting this game out there and in people's hands. By the way, I'm still looking for testers. If you want to apply, check this blog post out.
*I'm currently experiencing a huge influx of e-mails, so I might miss your application. I'll be checking them more carefully over the next month though, even if you sent something out back in May. I'm really sorry for the delay, but I'll try to get back in time. Thank you!
If you're looking for video footage of the game;
Launch Trailer (with some new footage): https://youtu.be/erVkHlQjoYY
Battle Gameplay Trailer: https://youtu.be/f6pdvn68kHM
Puzzle Gameplay Trailer: https://youtu.be/11Z0KT4q3Ug
Harry,
Director & Producer of White Pearl and Fabrication
Testers Needed - Fabrication 2020
I have been developing Fabrication, the next game in the Chronicles of Ottrea series, for quite a while now. I have reached a stage where I want to release the game for public testing.
Fabrication is a commercial prequel to White Pearl. Watch these trailers and read the description of the video to get a proper idea on what the game is about.
Update! Store page now available: https://store.steampowered.com/app/916210/Fabrication/
Fabrication Announcement Trailer - July 2018
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Fabrication Development Trailer - May 2019
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So how do I get involved?
To know about the whole testing process and what I'm doing, read this blog post:
https://hgdb2.home.blog/2020/05/16/testers-needed-fabrication-2020/
I've also released some screenshots of Fabrication on my Twitter, showcasing the story and gameplay. I am making Fabrication to stand apart from White Pearl in it's own unique way. Even though the stories are connected, the game can be enjoyed as a standalone experience. This game will also feature a continuation to White Pearl's story and characters.
My aim for this game is to improve on the aspects that received criticism from White Pearl while challenging myself to make something new.
Please enjoy White Pearl in the meantime. Thank you for all the reviews as it has pushed me to make something new. I would really appreciate it if you share this game around and buy Fabrication when it releases. As for when it releases? That's a secret.
https://twitter.com/ottreadev/status/1262753539387846665
FAQ, Official Wiki & Twitter
I hope you're enjoying your time with White Pearl after all of the fixes and changes.
Today, I'd like to bring to your attention some important sites.
But first, I posted a FAQ thread on the forums. This might answer some of your questions about the game. As always, if you have any questions or problems with the game, then you can post in the forums yourself. I don't bite!
FAQ
Also, there's an official wiki for the game now. If you're interested about how the game itself was developed, or if you want to know more about it, then please check it out.
Wiki
Lastly, I'm not sure if I mentioned it before, but there's an official developer Twitter for news updates regarding White Pearl and the second game in-development. If you're interested, please check it out. Thank you!
The Official Development Blog
https://hgdb2.home.blog
News Update - Fabrication #2
Despite that, behind the scenes, I've been working on the game's prequel, Fabrication, which is still just an extra hobby ontop of everything else.
It seems that a lot of people are interested, though...
Regardless, there is some news to share.
A week ago, I released a new trailer for the game, showcasing it's development details, and gameplay details and footage.
https://youtu.be/6ZKAcMlDTU4
I hope you enjoy! Be sure to read the description.
For this game, like White Pearl, it will be solely developed by myself, and it will take lots of time. I can't stress that enough. White Pearl took 3 years to make, and this game might take around the same amount of time because I don't have as much free time as I did then.
Follow my Twitter for updates!
https://twitter.com/HarryBupBup
https://twitter.com/ottrea
White Pearl Patch 2.0 - Release Dates & Information
White Pearl - Patch 2.0 Part I: Balance and System Adjustments
Release date: Tuesday 16th April 2019
View the changes to come with this part of the patch here: https://elyswer.itch.io/white-pearlrpg/devlog/52479/patch-20-notes
White Pearl - Patch 2.0 Part II: Compatibility Patch for Fabrication
Release date: ----
* More details for Part II of Patch 2.0 will release when Fabrication emerges on Steam.
Notable changes coming in Part 1 of Patch 2.0
Skippable Cutscenes
Most cutscenes can now be skipped by pressing LB (gamepad) / S (keyboard) during the event. Completion of the game is not required to skip cutscenes.
* Because of this change, permanent changes to events have been added, so it will be required to create a new game save file in order to play through the game and make use of this.
Crafting System Extension: Reinforcement of Shields and Bucklers
By reinforcing shields and bucklers, you increase their main parameters. However, you are also able to add additional effects to them using Aura Essence.
View the tutorial and walkthrough on this system on the official White Pearl 2.0 Patch Notes: https://elyswer.itch.io/white-pearlrpg/devlog/52479/patch-20-notes
Trading System Extension: Aura Essence
A new system has been added to trading: exchanging certain Aura Essence for Aura Essence - Fire and Ice.
The system is available once crafting is unlocked, and is intended for use in conjunction with the newly added crafting feature.
View the tutorial and walkthrough on this system on the official White Pearl 2.0 Patch Notes: https://elyswer.itch.io/white-pearlrpg/devlog/52479/patch-20-notes
Other Notes
- The optimisation of the game has improved, thereby reducing/eliminating lag in several instances. 2.0 brings a smoother experience to White Pearl!
- Many more changes are present in Patch 2.0 Part I which greatly affect new players' experience - making it, overall, an easier and more enjoyable game with greater depth.
- It is advised for existing players to wait until Fabrication releases before re-entering the world of Ottrea - as those products will content suitable to long-time players; being a new game within the White Pearl universe.
- The whole guide has been updated with these changes and the Chronicle Edition DLC will update after several weeks Patch 2.0 Part I releases.
Thanks for reading and for playing!