DevLog #7 – 10/17/2024

Hi folks!

It is about time that Aclendi Woods Part II is unlocked. While we have worked on many new gameplay features we tested the next part of the level and we are happy to announce that it's finally ready to be published. This part comes with new and more dangerous enemy types, new items and treasures and a lot of areas to explore!

Greatsword Weapon Type

With the next update we will add the Greatsword to the game. Visitors of the Polaris 2024 had already the opportunity to check out some stylish moves and combos that come with it. It is much more sluggish but its combo moves and range balance out this drawback. For players who like the Tank class and prefer to deal a lot of damage with just a few hits, this is the weapon for you.

New Enemy Types

We have created a couple of new enemy types and each one of them has some really nasty skills such as element damage and Poison. Poison is very dangerous. With each hit the Poison amount is increased so you should better avoid getting hit multiple times in a row from the brutal Valpes enemy.

Aclendi Woods Part II

We had a good opportunity to test out the next area at the Polaris Con with many interested players helping us to balance out the area. This level part is huge in comparison to the first part. It includes a lot of new areas with treasures and new items to collect. We will also add more sidequests to it very soon.

People who have already played the game should be familiar with these two knights that have blocked the entrance to part II of the map.

HUD Feauture & Show Globe (Potion System)

Finally we finished the Head Up Display features which allow you to cast spells and use powerful techs very quickly. It also comes with the Mana system that we have previously announced where you can cast spells even without Mana with the cost of losing Health.

Show Globe System

A new and simple Potion system has been programmed. You can equip Herbs which is then indicated by a bar that is attached to the HUD. In the beginning you only have two Show Globe slots for Herbs but this can be upgraded over time. The Show Globe is your Alchemy flask that you need to mix your own potion by adding ingredients that you can find or purchase. The system is not yet completed as we are in need of the original menu. Here is an example showing you how the Show Globe page will look like.

Tech Skills Feature

Now you can get a glimpse of Landon's superpower! We have added the Tech Plate to your repertoire which will be very unique skills that you can use to beat even really tough enemies. Next to Techs that deal plenty of damage there will also be skills that allow you to reach higher places or that help you be victorious with tactical moves. At the moment there is only Tech Redemption unlocked. Players of the Polaris Con 2024 had already the opportunity to play around with it. Skills such as Magic and Tech can all be unlocked on the Skilltree that will also come with the menu so stay tuned!

Important to mention: Techs use cooldowns and don't consume Mana whereas most Magic spells only need Mana. Later on you can also infuse your Techs with Elements like Fire, Lightning, Ice etc.

Aclendi Woods Part III

Yes we almost completed this part as well allowing you to explore the entire map. It's gonna take some time until we can publish it but rest assured that it's gonna come very soon and it will include the real Boss that is gonna be pretty tough.

Side Note: Tutorial has been changed

With the new Head Up Display the entire Tutorial has also been changed to adapt it to the new controls.

There are many other things we have tweaked including dialogue and some small bugs have been fixed as well. All in all the next update is gonna completely improve the gaming experience making it more smooth with a faster combat and more difficult enemies. We just have to fix a few other bugs and then we are ready to release the update.

We really hope you enjoyed this DevLog and we are already excited to show you all the other things we have been cooking up behind the scenes.