• mystery fixes and small reworks, making old custom content work as intended
  

• new key under the "[starting_bonus]" section: "type_a", which takes these values: "" (default), "item", "spell", "funds", "injury", "curse", "status", "doom", "bullets", "cigarettes".
  
• new key under the "[starting_bonus]" section: "name_a", which takes these values: "" (default), "CARD_NAME", "VALUE".
  
• second starting bonus is possible using sections "type_b" and "name_b"
  
• custom perk PREMONITION-related crashes are fixed
  

• new key under the "[event]" section: "a_required", which takes these values: "" (default), "CARD_NAME".
  
• new key under the "[event]" section: "a_locked", which takes these values: "" (default), "MESSAGE".
  
• to lock options in events that have multiple options, use "b_required", "b_locked", "c_required", "c_locked"
  
• these new optional keys and values will lock selected event options, displaying "name_X" if characters don't have the chosen card
  

• rare global event-related crashes are fixed
  
• added support for French, Swedish, Danish, and Portuguese alphabet
  
• game properly saves and loads the information about enemies and mysteries
  

• Aiko’s plush toy no longer gives a hidden DOOM penalty
  
• starting a custom playthrough correctly sets the initial backstory to WORLD OF HORROR
  
• consistent custom character's chibi sprite when investigating
  
• STARS ARE RIGHT works again
  
• pixel off-color artifacts removed
  
• the nurse correctly treats BROKEN NOSE now
  
• EVT176: correct penalty applies
  
• EVT066: removed mention of the doppelganger park ranger
  
• ENM021: empty special attack fixed
  
• ENM073: damage dealt shows correctly now
  
• Yashiro's faith opening exploit fixed
  
• throwing equipped items in combat doesn't increase the number of free slots
  
• RITUAL ROBE correctly displays as a slot C item
  
• library actions and description display correctly now
  
• spelling and grammar fixes
  
• UCHIDA's chibi sprite and ally effect fixed
  
• added in-game explanations for certain mechanics
  
• halloween comes and goes, and so do weird hairstyles
  
• ending screen: overflowing text fixed
  
• ENM075: minor changes to reflect the characters better
  
• swapped the location of the bedroom and the kitchen
  
• upgrade screen: selected stat upgrade shows correctly
  
• TORCH deal the correct damage type
  
• Dog ending displays correctly now
  
• DOOM EFFIGY weird doom display fixed
  
• INSOMNIA status fixed
  
• FEARFUL and MASOCHISTIC curses added to the game
  
• EVT122: fixed the incorrect damage dealt to the player
  
• GHASTLY PRESENCE soft block related to the newest mystery removed
  

• increased the DOOM cost of VENDING MACHINES (1 -> 2)
  
• ILL-FATED's starting experience has been reduced for JURI (133 -> 66)
  
• MEAT CLEAVER's new effect: [extra damage against HUMAN and MONSTER enemies]
  

• in-game preview for custom events crashes the game but it doesn't affect players
  
• throwing items that have the same name as current equipment tend to increase/decrease inventory size
  

• following changes and features are optional so they won't break old events and enemies
  
  ENEMIES
  
• new key under the "[enemy]" section: "weakness", which takes these values: "none" (default), "blunt", "sharp", "fire", "magic", "what".
  
• Adding this key will determine enemy's weakness to a certain type of weapon used.
  
  EVENTS
  
• new key under the "[event]" section: "character", which takes these values: "" (default), "kirie", "aiko", "haru", "mizuki", "kouji", "mimi", "rioter",
  
• "moriko", "yashiro", "ayaka", "toshiaki", "juri".
  
• Adding this key will filter this event to be added to the deck only if said certain character is selected.
  
  CHARACTERS
  
• new keys under the "[status]" section: "low_stamina", "low_reason", "ritual_mask", "karukosa_mask", "crestfallen_mask", "broken_nose", "insmasu_look",
  
• "slit_mouth", "hunger", "cursed_signs", which take these values: "" (default) or PATH_TO_SPRITE
  
• Adding these keys will update character's look when certain condidtions are fulfilled
  
• example character PUPPET-CHAN has been updated to showcase the new keys
  

• VANITY MIRROR-related crashes are gone
  
• custom enemy's weakness-related crashes are gone
  
• rare instances of the game crashing when checking out custom mysteries are (hopefully) gone
  

• taking a break screen displays correctly now
  
• "continue" button displays correct character information after saving a playthrough
  
• loading right after saving fixed
  
• town status effects properly save and load now
  
• character perks properly save and load now
  

• ATTACK DOG's effect is active again
  
• JURI's perks work as intended now
  
• clicking through items during combat removed
  
• "assess" combat action properly displays its description every combat
  
• allies properly display text when talked to
  
• EVT059: fixed rare instances where incorrect amount of STAMINA would be taken
  
• LUCKY EARRINGS and AIKO'S PLUSH TOY: LUCK penalty doesn't stack anymore
  
• SPINE-CHILLING STORY OF SCHOOL SCISSORS option actually starts the mystery it says
  
• AYAKA's DOOM EFFIGY: work as intended now
  
• EVT156: corrected the choice outcome text
  

• 3:1 full screen cursor size corrected
  
• 'disable extra effects' option affects the tentacle curtain now
  
• enemy bestiary updated to 0.9.9c
  
• removed off-color pixel artifacts from three graphics
  
• some grammar issues fixed
  
• various typos fixed
  
• out-of-bound text under options corrected
  
• ending screen description shouldn't be unreadable anymore in some cases
  
• FLOOD mystery: white flashes are gone (for now)
  
• SCISSORS mystery: ending A's loud volume fixed
  

• This small update should fix all issues the macOS players had while updating the game.
  

• a new additional action, PREPARING FOR INVESTIGATION, will equip all playable characters with their new unique signature items like VANITY MIRROR, KIRIE'S BAG or ANATOMY BOOK and more
  
• new mystery: FREAKISH FABLE OF THE FRIGHTENING FLOOD will take the players on a rescue mission to a village slowly disappearing under the water. Drenched clothes and mud will be the least of their worries...
  
• new character: something Terrible is stalking the HUNTED HEIRESS, and with each passing day, its presence is getting nearer and nearer. Can you save SHIOKAWA before it catches you?
  
• additional enemies for each location, including TAPEWORM SALARYMAN, HUMAN LANTERN and more
  
• new curses, injuries, and town status effects including BLOOD MOON, CURFEW, HEART OF DARKNESS, and more
  

• This content update focuses on the unfortunate people of SHIOKAWA and the city's dark secrets.
  
• The newly reworked CITY PLANNING feature will allow players to customize their game and select new additional actions.
  
• Two new characters: a truly cursed WITCH and the EX-CULTIST on the run join the character roster, bringing it to eleven playable heroes, each with unique perks and abilities.
  
• This upgrade introduces character-exclusive events exploring their backstories and their role in the story. This is the biggest batch of new events since the initial release.
  
• Additionally, two new mysteries will have the unsuspecting characters take care of a weird friend with a dark secret and explore the seemingly abandoned mansion full of grotesque paintings.
  
• A new game mode CHALLENGES will test the skills of experienced players, placing them in the pre-selected playthroughs, each having unique gameplay mechanics, forcing them to change their strategies.
  

NEW FEATURE: CUSTOM ENEMIES

• This content update comes with a reworked timeline system
  
• Timelines will determine the endings of certain mysteries and encounters you get during your playthrough
  
• Additionally, two new difficulties have been added: SCEPTIC and HARBINGER OF DOOM, allowing you to make your runs both slightly easier and slightly harder
  
• Happy and safe Halloween!
  

WHAT'S NEXT?

• 0.9.18: modding update!
  

Other patch notes

0.9.17

• you can select all difficulties on character's screen
  
• new palette added
  
• Moriko's fifth outfit fix'd
  
• scissor: correct string for the ritual's first move
  
• added information about the timeline on the ending screen
  
• household: increased the width of the ending text
  
• MONUMENT's description shouldn't cause visual glitches now
  
• SCEPTIC: one less mystery as intended
  
• activity playthrough setting sets the difficulty to sceptic as said
  
• corrected the number of endings visible in the mystery board screen to reflect new halloween content
  
• fixed the upgrade screen crash
  
• fixed the nice ring
  
• removed discount opinion from shops that shouldn't have them
  
• fixed vending machine
  
• festival mystery: crash fixed
  
• scissor mystery: crash fixed
  
• Moriko's outfit fixed
  

NEW FEATURE: CUSTOM ENEMIES

• included with the local game files is an example of a custom enemy
  
• two steps forward, one step back: for this version I had to remove an option of enabling/disabling events. This temporary change, however, allowed the modding content to be back on macOS platform. Enabling/Disabling should be back for the next update.
  
• what's next for modding? Chaining events/triggering enemy encounters as an event result. That will eventually lead to custom mysteries!
  

IMPORTANT CHANGES

• EVT-140 'CASTED' crash fixed
  
• fixed a BITE-related crash happening during combat
  

BALANCE

• MONUMENT scales a bit differently, raising its cost slightly faster
  
• events requiring HOLY CANDLE lower 1% less DOOM each
  
• Botanist mystery's ending D now raises doom
  
• MONKEY WRENCH's speed lowered (75->80)
  
• having MONKEY WRENCH equipped speeds up the FORCE MANHOLE OPEN action, similar to CROWBAR
  
• H-D FLASHLIGHT's base chance to hit increased (70->75)
  
• YASHIRO stats reshuffled
  
• YASHIRO starts with a new item/status OMINOUS LETTER
  

WHAT'S NEXT?

• 0.9.17: Halloween content update! (ETA: Halloween)
  

Other patch notes

• injuries no longer can be healed before entering the doctor's office
  
• BITE action is now properly affected by ITHOTU's effect
  
• The special effect of both MAGICIAN and TIME WARPER is now properly explained in-game without cryptic log messages
  
• MEDITATE combat action now properly costs 20TUs instead of 30
  
• with BRONZE CRUCIFIX equipped you no longer can perform the sever combat action
  
• visiting the police station is no longer free of YGOTHAEG's gaze
  
• various typos fixed
  
• knight-errant works properly in the coma mystery
  
• mermaid mystery: monkey wrench works as said during the boss combat encounter
  
• mermaid mystery: opening a manhole is generally faster
  
• bulletin mystery: overlapping text fixed
  
• dead pixels fixed
  
• not even the witch will protect you from YGOTHAEG's gaze anymore
  

‘NEVER-ENDING SUMMER’ content

• this content update comes with a new mystery that has three endings and an optional boss fight
  
• new unlockable character, coming with a unique item and four new perks
  
• eight new items, including an OCCULT DIARY and HEAVY-DUTY FLASHLIGHT
  
• two new macabre endings
  
• 13 new events coming with an otherworldly adventure
  
• test your skill and knowledge of the game with a new unlockable backstory
  

NEW OLD GOD

• a new OLD GOD is added for the first time in WoH's history
  
• unlock YGOTHAEG by obtaining certain achievements
  
• YGOTHAEG comes with Its own set of events
  

BALANCE

• balance changes include a new starting perk for HARU bringing him in line to other characters
  
• STEAK KNIFE's base speed decreased a bit (65->75)
  
• minor changes to the way new events are being chosen, resulting in more predictability when trying to get certain achievements
  

WHAT'S NEXT?

• 0.9.16: Custom enemies! (ETA: early October)
  
• 0.9.17: Halloween content update! (ETA: Halloween)
  

Other patch notes

• hotkey-related crash when inspecting item/status cards fixed
  
• various typos fixed
  
• blue gem-related crash when investigating a modded event fixed
  
• STRONG ATTACK shouldn't say it costs 0 TUs anymore
  
• dodging now saves and loads properly during combat
  
• medkit exploit fixed
  
• abolish spell correctly lowers the enemy damage now
  
• invisibility spell shouldn't result in red avatar anymore
  
• perks are now clickable as they should be
  
• sacrificing an ally correctly triggers the k'npha ritual now
  
• combat sequence doesn't add a blank area after turns with 8 actions anymore
  
• action speed in combat description now takes nicotine rush into account
  
• inventory storage should now be much more consistent without ghost items taking up space
  
• EELS mystery ending screen is now consistent with KANA
  
• architecture student can now be correctly sacrificed to OETARU
  
• HAPPI COAT and LUCKY EARRING provide the stated bonus
  
• pharmacy dog exploit fixed
  
• itm-036 bottle [sludge] throwing damage increased
  
• bath exploit fixed
  
• chibi investigators randomly walking all over themselves fixed
  
• SACRIFICE YOUR ALLY action won't go over 200 TUs anymore
  
• the double mouse issue shouldn't happen when using the stretch option
  

‘BIG BOOK OF BOTANY’ content

• a new mystery, BIZARRE BRUIT OF THE BLOOD-CURDLING BOTANIST, has been added with 4 endings
  
• new items, including a new powerful weapon
  
• three new enemies and two new enemy types: UNDEAD and PLANT
  
• a new random TOWN STATUS, making playthroughs harder and less predictable
  
• a new DOWNTOWN shop, VENDING MACHINES for all characters that don't want to rely on the dog shopkeeper for CIGARETTES
  
• macOS VERSION FINALLY!
  

COMBAT QUALITY OF LIFE

• (right click) now deletes the last combat action
  
• you can save and load your sequences
  
• BRACE now protects you against concussion
  

MODDING

• new modding options including:
  
• wavy_art (optional) (defaults to "0")
  accepted string: "0" or "1", makes the art move, use with wavy_speed
  
• wavy_speed
  (optional) (defaults to "0")
  accepted string: any value (like 0,0.5,0.1,1), speed of the wavy effect when wavy_art is defined as "1"
  
• wineffecta/faileffecta/wineffectb/etc
  (optional)(defaults to "")
  accepted string: "bloodsplat","whiteflash", adds an extra visual effect when selecting an option
  
• to find more custom events, the most convenient place to look is in WORLD OF HORROR's official Discord channel
  

BALANCE

• increased the price of RITUAL DAGGER by 1 (2->3)
  
• lowered some of the -DOOM% prizes you get from HOLY CANDLE
  
• police station: lowered the information cost from 30exp to 15exp
  
• SALT's damage increased (4->8)
  
• STEAK KNIFE's base speed increased (80->65)
  
• burning down the school now hurts the player wishing to avoid the boss fight
  
• CURSED DOLL’s damage increased (2-4 -> 4-6)
  

Other patch notes

• You no longer can accidentally explore the mansion while in the level-up screen during the VIGIL mystery.
  
• ITHOTU's description fixed to reflect the gameplay changes.
  
• CRESTFALLEN MASK/GRUESOME TOTEM equipping exploit fixed
  
• hidden the information about yet unfinished TRUE BELIEVER+ difficulty level
  
• CRAB FEST/CLIFFSIDE RITUAL event's description changed to reflect the stat changes
  
• reset your progress button now works correctly
  
• school bathroom's exploit fixed
  
• HUNTER RIFLE displays its boost stat correctly (PER)
  
• MUMMIFIED HEART now works correctly
  
• many typos and grammatical errors fixed
  
• BURNING MAN now reacts to spiritual actions correctly
  
• CIGARETTES won't be consumed if you're not an addict
  
• ancestral strength now boosts correctly the kick damage
  
• witness curse now works properly
  
• minor bugs fixed
  
• hospital text wraps correctly
  
• proper feedback when advancing in the botany mystery
  
• you can't fire at ghosts anymore
  

‘HUNTER’S DAUGHTER’ content

• a new character, Moriko, has been added with 3 character-exclusive perks and one generic perk
  
• a new powerful weapon, OLD SHOTGUN, comes with its own nasty surprise
  
• two new injuries curses and a new interaction
  
• a new character story: ILL-FATED
  

MODDING

• you are now able to create, export and import custom events!
  
• the update comes with an introductory pack containing instructions, example art and multiple events created by panstasz and members of the official WORLD OF HORROR Discord community
  
• to find more custom events, the most convenient place to look is in WORLD OF HORROR's official Discord channel
  
• the game is not compatible with Steam Workshop at this time
  

DEATH MODES

• feedback proved the current death mode (die at the beginning of an encounter) was complicated and not that fun
  
• to counter that, two death modes have been added: LAST STAND and SUDDEN DEATH
  
• SUDDEN DEATH kills all characters who drop under 1 STA/REA instantly
  
• LAST STAND allows characters to drop up to -5 STA/REA, which gives players a chance to rethink their strategy, forget a spell or use a healing item
  

Patch notes for all other changes since 0.9.11shf:

• Mizuki starting perk fixed by adding a new ally [HAUNTED ARTIST]
  
• NICE RING should now work as intended while equipped
  
• discarding treatment cards doesn't count towards discarded items for a quest
  
• YOU ARE ALREADY HERE visual bug fixed
  
• restocking illegal den now raises doom
  
• fixed intro display in FESTIVAL mystery
  
• added male sfx in the character screen
  
• fixed mystery board screen for EELS and RAMEN mysteries
  
• FESTIVAL mystery: map location worked on + allies are now recruitable
  
• BLACK HAIR/SEWING KIT interaction fixed
  
• BLACK SLUDGE doesn't eat all your empty bottles now if you try to take a sample
  
• various threat level bugs dealt with
  
• map tutorial messages added
  
• multiple HOLES won't cancel each other
  
• side-quest message won't cover the ending screen
  
• VOID spell works now!
  
• mystery-related items that could crash the game are now deleted after finishing that mystery
  
• combat damage correctly calculated if character has multiple copies of TORN MUSCLE
  
• brace for impact: can't lower the damage to 0 now, but it protects against injuries, scales better with STRENGTH (it's faster to use)
  
• dodge: protects against injuries if successful, scales slightly worse with DEXTERITY (slower to use), base dodge chance lowered from 50% to 40%
  
• KILL action works correctly now
  
• EVT-027: you can't use the "take the sludge sample" action if you don't have an empty bottle
  
• removing LIBRARY in the city history screen won't remove schoolyard instead
  
• MAP description updated
  
• restocking ILLEGAL DEN cost fixed
  
• KANA's eye remains consistent when talking to her
  
• you can't backstab KANA now, what's wrong with you?
  
• GYM DOLL fixed
  
• burning down the school is reflected in the schoolyard additional action
  
• ANATOMY CLASS perk working as intended now
  
• EVT-090 and EVT-091 third option fixed
  
• casting offensive spells when the enemy is dead now fixed
  
• resting doom increase fixed
  
• fixed the double cursor display while using the fullscreen stretch option
  
• new RIOTER
  
• THERAPY now works as intended
  
• fixed some graphical glitches when wavy effect is turned off
  
• primum non nocere achievement made slightly harder to get
  
• THROW exploit fixed, probably!
  
• STONE STATUES and free casting changes, should be more consistent now
  
• VEIL OF DARKNESS / FLOODS event fixed
  
• concussion injury nerfed a bit
  
• crowbar unique action fixed
  
• camp dog fixed
  
• thorough investigation bonus works now correctly on all types of sidequests
  
• MOONLIGHT SAILOR's mystery intro fixed
  
• game can't soft-block when the first enemy you have is a ghost and the combat tutorial is turned on
  
• EXTRA AMMO fixed
  
• added a hard cap on how fast combat moves can be
  
• attacks can no longer miss on 100% chance to hit
  
• CHAMPAGNE used in combat fixed
  
• level-up during ending screen fixed
  
• added proper explanation to the customer events screen
  
• BONE SAW / SMALL CANDLE crash and throwing exploits fixed
  
• it’s slightly harder to find Moriko
  
• OUTDOORSMAN typo fixed
  
• E91 typo fixed
  
• E131 overflowing text fixed
  
• HUNTED BY THE CULT effect is now working
  
• BLOODY SWEATER UI fix
  
• architecture student has a proper chibi sprite now
  
• STABLE CONDITION is now discardable
  
• custom events: you can now use the only-custom option even if you don't have all locations filled with custom events
  
• custom events: custom events won't crash the game for OLD GOD events now
  
• FOREST WATCHER event's third option fixed, finally
  
• combat ritual doesn't tell you the correct number of moves if you didn't perform all ritual steps
  
• talking with students shows their correct name
  
• FRAIL changed into ILL-FATED in the achievement description
  
• boost nerfed
  
• SMALL CANDLE lowers run penalty as described now
  
• SUICIDAL description changed to reflect actual rules
  
• SEVER NOWEAP name changed to fit better
  
• SWOLLEN JOINT prevents running
  
• ITHOTU rework, now both you and enemies deal extra damage
  
• perks that work when defeating enemies won't work when running from them now
  
• computer room text changed to reflect stamina change
  
• village magician has a correct name now
  
• setting the trash can on fire raises threat level now
  
• shadow shroud ignores threat level now as described
  
• ANCIENT RING fix
  
• KAZUMI ally fixed for stubborn receptionist event
  
• you no longer can rest for free at the festival mystery