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- Distant Flux: System Initializing
Update on the map update
I've decided that the map update should be the 1.0 version. I don't plan to immediately switch to full release with the map update (I'll want to allow time to patch bugs), but 1.0 means I'm going through all the changes…
Announcement5 changesMapsBalance - Distant Flux: System Initializing
The map update will break saves!
The next update should introduce a new map-based world interface and remove the old interface. This will break savegames from the old versions, both demo and full-release. I don't have a hard ETA on the map interface up…
Announcement3 changesMapsUI/audio - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Bugfix r27
Auto-level should now properly proc perk, ability, and path choices without causing the execute button to hang.
Announcement - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Bugfix r26
Starting consumables are now initialized properly, so their abilities should work at game start without a save/load cycle. If you have an existing game with this issue, a reload should work around it.
Announcement - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Help System and Approachability
Approachability The point of this update was to make it easier for new players to get into the game, and I hope it helps. :) There are also some content updates, mainly involving character customization. Tutorial The pr…
Store25 changesFixGameplay - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Gameplay Content Update
Introduction This update rounds out most of what I wanted in the game, but couldn't include in the initial release. It also includes changes made to accommodate feedback from players. I hope you all enjoy it! :) Single-…
Event95 changesFixGameplay - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Update 0.9.1.5r20
Changes: Added eight new music tracks to the full game (the demo tracks are unchanged); Can now configure in options a music delay for starting the next song; The hacker and thief explorer presets now have light armor a…
Patch notes4 changesGameplayBalance - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Early Access Release!
I'm very happy to announce that early access is available. :) I'm hoping you'll enjoy the game! The Campaign The campaign is four sectors long, and continues past the first scenario (the current demo), including 597 add…
Store9 changesBalanceUI/audio - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Beta Testing Update
Overview This week I tested all weapons in the endgame environment, to balance for general viability. I also adjusted them such that I hope they all provide an interesting choice, and nothing too obviously good (althoug…
Store12 changesBalanceCompatibility - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Update 0.9.1.4r18
Content Changes: Bugfix for environments without a power stat. Renamed mana cells to mana gems. Piles no longer have a critical difficulty stat (since you can't crit a pile). The magic abilities that did physical damage…
Patch notes10 changesGameplayBalance - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Update 0.9.1.4r17
Content Changes: Monster corpses no longer produce leather, and leather is no longer used in armor crafting. (This is due to a decision to not implement the Nexus room for early access release. The Nexus room idea was t…
Patch notes4 changesBalanceGameplay - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Update 0.9.1.4r16
Content Changes: Strength now boosts physical resists, to replace max encumbrance. Paths no longer boost max encumbrance. Stunned and Shocked conditions now affect stats other than max encumbrance. Jetpack flight buff n…
Store9 changesGameplay - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Update 0.9.1.4r15
Content Changes: Moved magic bonuses from affinities to investiture, and halved the rate of accrual for most condition stats. Affinities are still important, since they're the proficiency stat for innate magical abiliti…
Store12 changesBalanceGameplay - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Update 0.9.1.4r14
Innate changes: The game should no longer crash on closing a rift, and a new teleporter should be created properly. Added fullscreen window option to Options. It requires a restart. The bordered, maximized window is sti…
Store8 changesPerformanceGameplay - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Bugfix 0.9.1.4r13
Some zone objects had broken study actions (they appeared as research, fabricate, etc). These should now be fixed. This update shouldn't break saves, but you'll need to start a new game to pick up the change.
Announcement2 changesFixGameplay - Distant Flux: System Initializing
Update 0.9.1.4r12
Content changes: NPCs now have a chat flavor dialog in their action list. The dialog won't change over time, and doesn't cost turns to use. Some of the NPCs may be more helpful than others. :) Did some renaming of chara…
Patch notes6 changesFixGameplay
