It's here! After a month of consistent work we've got modded level support for the game, and you can also get mods off the workshop!

To get the modding toolkit, visit the github repo to learn how to start making mods.

You can visit the workshop and grab the Orbo's Modyssey mod to run around a test level.

Anyhow, here's a list of changes that were made to the game:

• Workshop support!
  
• Modding Toolkit!
  
• Changed game's rendering path to Forward to be mod-compliant.
  
• Shadows on the highest quality setting are significantly more pretty now.
  
• Fixed some bugs with the camera that were causing weird snapping issues in cutscenes.
  
• Attempted to resolve an issue with loading the game that caused the splash screen video to not play.
  
• Attempted to resolve a bug with the options menu that caused nothing to load.

Update fix error

- Adjusted the opacity of the non-selectable houses.
- Corrected a bug where you could spam the EMF-POD on and off without delay.
- Corrected audio bug where ghosts would spam audio lines.
- Corrected bug where if smudges burned out on steps and player turned off could spawn inventory without dropping smudge.
- Corrected bug where relics could be unlocked before all required evidence was obtained on some ghosts.
- Increased robustness when calling the required variable for releasing and exorcising.

Hey, all of you wonderful individuals! Here’s what’s new in this week’s update!

A small but impactful quality of life change has been added! The weapon slots for your Pets are no longer locked! This change of course means that exclusive weapons for them can be discovered over the course of the game. As of this update, two new weapons can be found. This change will hopefully incentivize the use of multiple Pets for different situations. Also, Lauren who previously fought without a weapon, now starts with a basic cleaning broom! …Well, she can use it as a staff to channel her magic, at least.

Next, I'm happy to announce the completion of the last substantial chunk of writing I had left. Seraphina's support conversations are now completely written, scripted and tested.



On Monday I had trouble concentrating, but I managed to pull through over the course of the week and get it done. Working on the game while at my local library was a big help. The place was recently refurbished and had a great, calm atmosphere. I want to return there soon.

On the game’s side, I just have a few more things to get through before release. I need to rebalance the boss fight, finish the enemy placements in the dungeon, update the dev room to include all the new items, cheats, and skips for this version, and finally test the scenario from start to finish. I do however have two more pieces of art to finish, which is what I plan on prioritizing this week.

For this week’s art teaser, I present you with this: Seraphina’s max affection scene.



This preview is a set of 8 alts and as always, is available to view for all of my $5+ patrons.
https://www.patreon.com/MKRUdesign

I still plan on releasing the game this month, but it’s likely going to release late in the month for Patrons and then early November for everyone else. This is to ensure I have plenty of time to test and iron out any flaws I encounter right upon release. Thanks to everyone for being patient!

Until next time, everyone!

Hey everyone!
We've almost reached the 15,000 wishlist mark!
It won't be long before we start developing DLC, yes, yes, even when the game isn't released yet. After all, all the content for the game is not created as fast as we would like it to be. And if we start development now, you'll be able to play DLC some time after the game's release! Support us - add our game to your wishlist, it will energise our team!



Also join to our Discord server, there you will find a lot of interesting materials related to our games!

Hey everyone!
We've almost reached the 15,000 wishlist mark!
It won't be long before we start developing DLC, yes, yes, even when the game isn't released yet. After all, all the content for the game is not created as fast as we would like it to be. And if we start development now, you'll be able to play DLC some time after the game's release! Support us - add our game to your wishlist, it will energise our team!



Also join to our Discord server, there you will find a lot of interesting materials related to our games!

Added triple speed play button.
Increased food drop rate on the smallest stages.

EDIT 09/10/2023 02:20 - Apologies for the delay, I have to postpone the update and it will be uploaded by the end of the day today (CET).

Hello!
I wanted to give you a highlight of upcoming changes in this week.
Despites the bug fixes, quality of life improvements, this week I'm also going to include following:


Memory Reader implementation finally comes to the game, which may be useful addition for privilege escalation, or getting an information otherwise hidden.


My goal is to ensure the game is fun and challenging, but not frustrating. I know the players come in with different level of knowledge and expectations. To make sure the game is smooth not only for powerusers, I'll introduce a new difficulty settings where guided mode will provide useful tips and hints.

This will also allow me to prepare bigger challenges for those who seek it, without hurting players who prefer lower level of challenges.


Introduction of personal websites for NPCs is a next step for better background simulation of the world and npcs, it's a way to learn more what's going on, as well as learn more about the targets. It's going to be useful for social engineering which comes very soon after.


Right now we have a single shop with all tools - let's waive it goodbye!
There will be different shops, different groups that sell tools, as well as more info about the tool and in-game instructions.
The change will affect also hardware shop. And who knows, maybe there will be tor markets?

You can find the full changelog at https://about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.105.0

• Matchmaking has been rewritten to now run in the background
  
• Now when you start matchmaking, you can back out and go do other things like Local VS or Training
  
• There is a new matchmaking indicator in the bottom left, above the game version
  
• When the matchmaker is idle, click the indicator to start searching for a Casual Match
  
• When the matchmaker it in progress, click the indicator to stop searching
  
• Whenever you finish fighting, you will now have an option to requeue
  
• Ranked: You can now see the MMR you gained from an opponent rage quitting

Hey everyone!
We've almost reached the 15,000 wishlist mark!
It won't be long before we start developing DLC, yes, yes, even when the game isn't released yet. After all, all the content for the game is not created as fast as we would like it to be. And if we start development now, you'll be able to play DLC some time after the game's release! Support us - add our game to your wishlist, it will energise our team!



Also join to our Discord server, there you will find a lot of interesting materials related to our games!