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- Caïssa Chess Island
AI Hotfix
Although the update isn't quite ready yet, while reviewing Steam's guidelines, I realized that AI prompts could be considered 'unmoderated content generation.' Therefore, I have removed the possibility to edit them. As…
Announcement2 changesGameplayUI/audio - Caïssa Chess Island
Database Update
Hello everyone, A significant update is rollling out today, focused on the backbone of Caïssa Board: the Database and Import systems. ⚠️ Important: This update is currently available on the Unstable Channel only. it wil…
Patch notes15 changesServerGameplay - Caïssa Chess Island
Style Update
The plan for leaving Early Access is to build out the help for each screen, while fixing issues and adding missing features. This update covers the Settings > Style menu, with new Xiangqi and Shogi board and piece style…
Announcement2 changesFixGameplay - Caïssa Chess Island
Help is on the way
Hello chess players, Now that I've completed the major changes that I have mentioned in the previous posts, it is now time to leave the early access. To prepare for this, I'm following a simple method: I am writing the…
Patch notes5 changesFixGameplay - Caïssa Chess Island
MODs, Database and Large Boards
Greetings, chess players! A massive new update for Caïssa Board that has been brewing for over 15 months is now available for testing on the **Unstable** channel. This update introduces some very important features, inc…
Patch notes14 changesGameplayUI/audio - Caïssa Chess Island
Breaking Changes No More
When I began developing Caïssa Board in January 2021, my goal was to create a modern chess interface. I envisioned an application where users could analyze their own games, marvel at master tactics, and enjoy the experi…
Patch notes10 changesUI/audioWorkshop - Caïssa Chess Island
Database update
Until now, only the database structure was updated. It was a fairly flexible solution that didn't impose any constraints. However, in the next update, the data will evolve, some will disappear and others will change. To…
Announcement2 changes1 numericGameplay - Caïssa Chess Island
The Database Update is on the unstable Channel
As I am finailizing the testing of the next database update, you are welcome to try it out with me on the "unstable" channel (no password required). Although this update shouldn't set your game databases on fire, I'd st…
Announcement - Caïssa Chess Island
Stability Update
Fixed an issue where clicking the mouse the first time would warp the pointer to the middle of screen. Fixed an issue where Lichess games were not opened automatically. Improvements for the challenges screen.
Announcement3 changesFixGameplay - Caïssa Chess Island
Update Notes and Games In Progress
The update notes are now displayed on the home screen. The games in progress are now displayed correctly. The chess engines are now displayed with their name and level.
Announcement - Caïssa Chess Island
Players List Update
The engine level was not correctly initialized in its settings. When a variant is changed, the players list is now reset and the engines that cannot play that variant are removed.
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Caïssa Chess Island
Dedicated Servers, New Positions and Chess Engine Settings
The dedicated server is finally available! You can now download it as a Windows or Linux version from an anonymous account. Stockfish 16.1 has been added to the chess engines. Current positions have been added to the da…
Announcement5 changesFixCompatibility - Caïssa Chess Island
Stability Update
Fixes and improvements for the display and of captured pieces. Made takeback moves unavailable on Lichess, they were meaningless and would only display an incorrect position. F5 key can now hide UI (as per the Unity ver…
Announcement2 changesGameplayUI/audio - Caïssa Chess Island
Camera Fix
This update is part of the single players fixes that I need to do before resuming work on the multiplayer. The camera can now be moved by pressing the TAB key and a mouse button. Alternatively you can use the gamepad ri…
Announcement1 changeUI/audio - Caïssa Chess Island
Bug fixes
Fixed bugs around Lichess gameplay and the display of arrows The Play Online option has been removed as it could cause confusion.
Announcement2 changesFixGameplay - Caïssa Chess Island
3 Years Anniversary Update
Caïssa Board was released the 1st July 2021, at the time it was made with Unity Engine. Since then I have moved it to Unreal Engine and have brought major changes to it. In this release I have focused on the User Interf…
Patch notes8 changesFixPerformance
