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Update v8 - Research, Achievements, & Performance!
Hello fellow mages! Today I have a sizeable update for TFA! This addresses some of the most common bugs and complaints about the game, particularly its onboarding process & tutorial. There are new Steam Achievements, ne…
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1.0.7 - Nobles & Nepo Babies
Fixed a crash related to the Duke's Bargain event. - Updated & increased performance of the noble-apprentice's outfit. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3334430/The_Fools_Apprentice/
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1.0.6 - Lighting, Performance, and Shop Fixes
Performance passes over the level lighting. - Fixed a potential softlock where the player summons an item (most commonly a desk) from the shop, but does not zoom out to be able to interact with it. - Removed floating it…
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1.0.5 - Saving Unlocks & Tutorial Updates!
NEW DILEMMA! A competitor is casting hexes on your Conservatory... and throwing all your apprentices into the sky! - Unlocked Stations & Decor are permenant, rather than per-run. - Completing the tutorial and follow-up…
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1.0.4 - Localization & font fixes
Fixes to Korean localization & font placement. - Infinite Levitation no longer makes apprentices hidden but not dead. - Fix for camera getting stuck outside the Conservatory.
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1.0.3 - Frogs, Sounds, & Saves !
Balcony outside the Commonroom properly claims its Stations and Decor. - Frog-Apprentices that die properly notify the player about the death and take Influence/App Debt. - Frog-Apprentices no longer show up in the appr…
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1.0.2 — Dilemma & Save Game Hotfix.
A number of performance-related optimizations. - Graphical errors on the front of the Conservatory. - Savegame functionality on certain storage disk hardware fixed. - Additional player stats tracked in the save file. Ha…
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The Fool's Apprentice is NOW Released on Steam!
Dear Arcanist Tharn, We are expecting to see you soon at the gates of our newly opened Arcane Conservatory. As our newly appointed Head Arcanist, it will be your responsibility to develop research in Arcanoscience and p…
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3 Days Until The Fool's Apprentice Launches on Steam!
Dear Arcanist Tharn, The city of Golryon is seeking out for a new Head Arcanist to manage our newly opened Arcane Conservatory! This offer is only for the most prestigious mages so we believe you will fit right in. Join…
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The Fool's Apprentice fully releases on April 14, 2025!
My dear apprentices, We are excited to officially announce the opening of the Arcane Conservatory to the general public on April 14, 2025! Get ready to plot the future of magic at the helm of your Conservatory and usher…
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The Fool's Apprentice joins Steam Next Fest!
My dear apprentices, Using the arcane arts, we will be projecting the live events within the conservatory onto your virtual screens within the next 7 days so you can obverse our progress into the new age of Arcanoscienc…
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Update 0.5.0.3
My dear apprentices, Demo version 0.5 releases with a new tutorial (we heard you, too much text!), a guide and library for players to find specific things they're confused on, and tons of new visual effects! Arcanum (mo…
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Fool's Apprentice Demo now released!
The Fool's Apprentice now has a public demo! Start your magical studies today! Though there is much hidden away for the full game, TFA is fully featured, allowing you to collect, train, and cast spells on your hopelessl…
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The Fool's Apprentice - Closed Playtests
Hello Steam! We are running a closed playtest for The Fool's Apprentice here on Steam! Here is what you need to know: The playlist will run for 2-3 days this coming week. You can 'Request access' and you’ll get notified…
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