Times are strange. By now, you and your critters may be feeling a bit cooped up. And man, we get the feeling.
The best thing to do is to make things a bit cozier, a bit “homier”. And what is more “homey” than a care package?
Inspired by our need for a taste of “normal”, the team put together an assortment of self-care goodies: a bath to soak in, a new Galactic Gamer Monitor to upgrade your rig, tasty cans of Rambrew soda to quench your thirst… And, knowing how hard it is to get in the “real world”, we actually have a few rolls of toilet paper. Feel like sharing AND letting out some frustration? Throw some at your neighbor (Six-Feet away of course)... if you hit them, they can keep it. After all, sharing is caring!
Along with bug fixes, the team wanted to send you this two part Cozy Care package, with love. What's more, we want to make it FREE to everyone for a limited time. Consider it an in-between gift, while you wait on an arrival…
We hope you find something you like! —The Playful Team
Patch Notes 4/23/2020
NEW FEATURES Gamer Bundle
Gamer Bundle
Galactic Gamer Monitor
Galactic Gamer Joystick
Galactic Gamer Keyboard
Rambrew Soda
Better Home Bundle
Better Home Sink
Better Home Tub (Container)
Better Home Soap Dispenser
Better Home Toilet Paper
Better Home Toilet Paper Holder
BUGFIXES
Ambient music no longers gets clipped/stuck while following player
Various fixes on Menu and In-game UI
Atlantis Cup/ Atlantis Goblet discrepancy in world versus hotbar/inventory, fixed
Adventure Gate Bug Fixed
Beacons no longer give off incoherent sounds when aimed at
Muller is a fictional character of a German officer. An inspiration for him came - among others - from Wernher von Braun, German scientist, a pioneer of rocket technology and co-author of V2 flying bomb, who later became American aerospace engineer. A lot of influence on Muller also came from a book by Rudolf Lusar “German secret weapons of the Second World War”.
Muller is an embodiment of a frantic pursuit of world domination, disregarding costs of it to mankind. He plays a crucial role in the Land of War story. He is the arch enemy, the oppressor who madly and relentlessly fights to protect his greatest work, mysteries of which the player will slowly be uncovering during the game. Will he succeed?
That is up to Piotr Kowalski, the main character, who gets entangled in an espionage affair, leading to a discovery of the biggest, most advanced technological project of the 3rd Reich - a weapon so potent, it may easily destroy the world as we know it.
“It is thanks to Muller and his bodyguards, that the player will be able to obtain conceptual weapons and vehicles, which were either very rare or never made it to the real front.” - says Sebastian Binik, Head of marketing at MS Games.
Muller is a mixture of many fabular toposes (albo game villains) known from classic WWII games and literature. His mysterious appearance and expressive character gives extra depth to this key figure and main antagonist and really defines the gameplay.
“When paying Land of War one must pay attention to the way the story unveils, as it may turn out there is much more than just the wartime story that Muller and Kowalski have in common.” - Sebastian Binik.
The monthly update will be delayed a bit, because I was not able to get everything ready in time. I want to share the current progress of the update.
The next update will have a new biome.
The way floors are cleared will be also changed a bit. Previously you needed to kill 80% of the enemies in a room for it to open, except if you are on a floor that you previously cleared. Now you need to kill 80% of enemies on the main path. Special rooms, like a challenge room, will also count towards the floor clear rate. That way you can better control they way you progress through a floor. The ladder is replaced by an elevator that is deactivated until you clear the floor. The elevator model is still work in progress.
TERA’s next content update launches Tuesday, April 28, and introduces skill balance changes to every class, as well as four new, class-specific character stats.
Here’s a preview of the changes by class.
Lancer New passive skill: Cunning Practice (Increases Physical Resistance by 5%)
New passive skill: Shield Mastery (Increases the power of the several skills in proportion the character’s Physical Resistance)
Boosted skills: Onslaught, Shield Bash, Shield Counter, Debilitate, Shield Barrage, Wallop, Super Leap, Stand Fast, Guardian’s Barrier, Iron Will, Second Wind, Pledge of Protection, Debilitate
Brawler New passive skill: Strong Will (Increases Physical Amplification by 5%)
New passive skill: Pugilism Mastery (Increases the damage reflected by Perfect Defense in proportion to the characters Physical Amplification)
Boosted skills: Growing Fury, Jackhammer
Priest New passive skill: Spiritual Blessing (Increases Magic Resistance by 5%)
Gunner Boosted skills: Arcane Splash, Burst fire, Targeted Burst Fire
Archer New stat: Physical Penetration
New passive skill: Shrieking Arrow (Increases Physical Penetration and skill damage of overcharged skills in proportion to your Physical Amplification)
Boosted skills: Windsong, Wind Walk, Poison Arrow
Ninja New stat: Magic Penetration
New passive skill: Mana Offset (Increases Magic Penetration in proportion to your Magic Amplification)
Boosted skills: Piercing Gaze, Focus
Berserker New passive skill: Excessive Bleeding (Increases the power of certain skills in proportion to your Max HP)
We're really excited to have "Wide Ocean Big Jacket" as a part of the LudoNarraCon 2020 online festival of narrative games!
Friday Morning (2020-04-23 | 10am PST) you can join Carter and Ian for a behind-the-scenes stream of WOBJ, some Q&A and more!
We're also excited to announce we'll be releasing a brand new demo! Spend the morning with Ranger Meryl and Camp Host Alan as they do their rounds around the "Bear Woods" campsite. Through playing their story, you'll be introduced to the mechanics, the setting and the tone of WOBJ, and learn a little bit more about some of the game's side characters.
We're so excited for the full event! There are so many exhibitors, panels, sales and demos - check out the event main page for more information: LudoNarraCon 2020
Do you remember my brief accouter with the Hollywood? Well, we have strengthen the cooperation and made a short biographical film! Wow, right?! I am really proud of this footage. Can you guess who is this movie about?
Yeah, of course it’s about me!
You simply have to watch it since it tells my backstory (I know it’s hard to imagine, but I was once a small boy too!), and because it beautifully done. I hope this masterpiece gets a Oscar nomination. If it doesn’t I will issue the executive order telling so!
Anyway, in this movie you will be able to see some other presidents and events that have shaken the American society. You will also see me growing up during those troublesome times and dreaming of being in charge and becoming the President myself.
Without further ado I’d like to present to you – my STORY TRAILER!
After you watch it, all you have to do is to prepare to play the game and to pick up right where the trailer leaves off!