With the help of translators from many countries, you can enjoy the game in six languages!
Now we have

1. Korean
2. English
3. Chinese
4. Japanese
5. Ukrainian
6. Russian
7. Spanish
8. Dutch
[/b] translations in Love Alone Death!

(Also German will be added in February 2024!)


Ps. I created a game maker channel on Steam. If you want to see more games I'm going to make in the future, please subscribe.
Here is the Link: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/44777266-Vivid-Selfish/

Happy New Year!
Thank you for always playing the game and enjoying it.

We've just pushed our experimental branch changes live to retail! The following changes are now available on the game's default branch:

HEROES
Runaway

• Ransack target ranks changed from 1 2 3 to 2 3 4
  
• Ransack+ target ranks changed from 1 2 3 to 2 3 4
  
• Run and Hide now grants 3 regen
  
• Run and Hide is now considered a healing skill
  
• Run and Hide+ now clears all Bleed/Blight/Burn on use
  
• Hearthlight now ignores Dodge
  
• Hearthlight now removes a single Dodge token from all targets, similar to other Ignore type skills
  
• Hearthlight+ now ignores Dodge
  
• Hearthlight+ now removes a single Dodge token from all targets, similar to other Ignore type skills
  
• Hearthlight+ now has a 25% chance of applying Combo to each target

Duelist

• Fixed an issue where Feint could very rarely fail to invert Sahar's current Stance

FIXES

• Adjusted game logic so the Leper can no longer get leprosy
  
• Adjusted UI for boss title selection overflowing onto paper art in different languages
  
• Adjusted button legend position on character sheet down so it doesn't clash with resistance stats in other languages
  
• Fixed an issue with skills not unlocking correctly due to game crash or other factors

Hi, Inklings!

Happy New Year! As we kick off 2024, I thought I would take a moment to reflect on the previous year and share a few of my favorite moments.


Well before Inkbound’s Early Access launch on May 22, 2023, we got a taste of your excitement with our free demo, which we launched on January 26th! Since this was going to be the most players playing Inkbound at one time we had ever experienced, we just hoped that the servers wouldn’t crash.

So imagine our surprise when not only were things chugging along, but some of our favorite streamers like Retromation and FightinCowboy were playing! The entire team was so excited when we saw them the Atheneum!

For an indie game studio working on just our second game, the response from players near and far were absolutely amazing. We went into the demo weekend hoping to test our servers and find any major bugs, but the fact that we got attention from media outlets like PC Gamer and content creators so early in the game’s development was more than we could have hoped for.


As indie game developers, we’re not invited to the big parties thrown during GDC but that doesn’t mean we don’t have fun! This year, we had a small booth at the live showcase by Media Indie Exchange. It was so much fun getting to talk to players who love indie games like ours! If you come to GDC next year, I hope to see you there!

A few months later (and after some tweaks to the game’s balance), we officially launched Inkbound in Early Access on May 22, 2023! 🎉🎉🎉

Launch day was amazing, hectic, and just a little bit crazy. To celebrate, we had a full day streaming marathon.

Soon after our Early Access release, we started to receive my favorite part of being a community manager: getting fanart!


Launch Day art by Marksn


Weaver fanart by MissinPlatypus


Mossclaok art by Bee

This are just a few of the amazing fanart pieces we've seen since our Early Access launch. If you would like to see more, please check out the #inkbound-fanart channel in Discord!

We were so flattered that they noticed Inkbound and continued to support us through to our Early Access launch. We knew we had to do something as a thank you. So, the art team came together and made these amazing custom helmets for them and their fans.


Custom Retromation Inkbound helmet.


Custom Wanderbot Inkbound helmet.


Custom FightinCowbow Inkbound helmet.

The helmets were a hit! I love seeing players running around in the Atheneum with these equipped. Did you get one from one of these three streamers? Do you have a streamer you think would love a custom helmet? Leave a comment below!


We also introduced the world to the cutest purple cat in the world: Scribbles! This Inkbound emote is available only through giveaways during our weekly streams. I also have given some Scribbles codes to content creators so, if you want to get your hands on one, go check out their videos or streams!


Scribbles the Purple Inkbound cat.

A player even made some Scribbles fanart! This
Scribbles fanart by ThouArtPotato.


It was also so cool to see players start to come together and answer each others questions on the Inkbound subreddit. It’s run by an amazing volunteer, The Chesire Mouse. They are really nice and happy to answer any questions you might have.

Thank you to the Chesire Mouse for your amazing work! Without you, Inkbound’s Reddit community would not be what it is today.


And speaking of fan run sites, where would we be without this site for easy lookups for all things Inkbound.

Or the Inkbound wiki?? Which, although it has not been updated in a little bit, is still greatly appreciated!


A few months the Early Access launch, we released the Starship of Terrors and revealed the Star Captain. Considered mayyyyybe the most popular player aspect of them all (and if it’s not, let me know in the comments!), the Star Captain zapped their way into the hearts of players.

We also introduced the first instance of TRINKETS to Inkbound and the DAILY CHALLENGES. Did you know that there is an entire channel dedicated to the Daily Challenges in our Discord? Every day, I visit the channel and learn from you on how you got your top scores.

A few months later, we released our next big update: Gods & Relics! With this new update, we added two new player aspects: the Godkeeper and the Chainbreaker.


This was maybe on of the biggest moments in the year and I would be remiss if I didn't mention the removal of in-game monetization from Inkbound.

After months of receiving feedback, the Shiny Shoe team’s leadership decided to move ahead and do this. The resulting positive messages from players was, in a word, amazing.

Thank you so much to those who supported us before and after this major change to Inkbound!

Finally, I can't finish this post without mentioning our amazing playtester who have been there for us since the very beginning. We started onboarding playtesters as early as summer 2022 and have been some of our best supporters. They’ve set the tone for the Inkbound community with their generosity, kindness, and respect for everyone and I am so glad to have them as part of the community. So, to the playtesters, I say thank you.

And to everyone I say thank you for playing Inkbound and Happy New Year!
~ Cami
Community Manager at Shiny Shoe

Hello Riftanians!

It was brought to my attention that the Target Rate in Rift Materia attunement was listed as decreasing but it was increasing in target rate,
this has now been reversed so that it actually decreases.

Updates:

- Changed Target Rate to go down instead of up
- Raised buyable Target Rate by 10% (For a total of 20%)

Other:

- Added some NPCs in Fishing Village to talk about the Zalas Ring

Dear Commanders,

We appreciate your valuable feedback, and we've taken the following actions to enhance your gaming experience:

• Resolved the issue with WASD and screen edge camera movement not functioning
  
• Rectified the problem with the Select Menu icon not disappearing
  
• Addressed the HUD ship counter not updating
  
• Fixed game-breaking bugs occurring in higher levels
  
• Lowered the volume on various combat audio clips
  
• Enhanced the visual effects of lasers

Wishing you a Happy New Year from the Cure Boredom team!
May your gaming adventures be out of this world, in a galaxy free from extraterrestrial interference!

Ahoy! The next big update to the game is called Open Seas and it is available right now! This update dramatically expands the exploration and sailing aspects of the game with a fully open world, there are no longer any boundaries between locations or loading screens. This also includes a big redesign to world map generation to further improve the exploration experience. If you’re returning to an old save, your progress will be retained but expect the map to look significantly different!




Additionally, we’re excited to announce the upcoming release of the expansion Sail Forth: Maelstrom! This is a paid expansion that adds new areas to explore, new enemies, exclusive Maelstrom cosmetics, and a new NPC + associated shop. This will be paired with another free update that adds the ship cosmetic system, a new Skull Clan encounter, and many other changes and fixes. Sail Forth: Maelstrom is targeted for release on January 11.

🌪️ Sail Forth: Maelstrom - Brave the Vortexes!
Dive headfirst into the heart of the storm with the Sail Forth Maelstrom expansion! A tempest has swept across the Deepblue, bringing forth colossal vortexes that promise unparalleled challenges and untold treasures. Are you ready to face the Maelstrom?

🌌Meet the Arcane Order
The Maelstrom is watched over by mysterious guardians who offer strange new rewards to sailors willing to risk charting the depths of the Underworld. In exchange for much-coveted Maelstrom Pearls, the Arcane Order is willing to offer everything from ancient weaponry to custom cosmetics.

⚔️ Beware the Wormkin
The Maelstrom introduces a host of menacing adversaries that will test your sailing prowess and combat skills. The Underworld does not easily tolerate interlopers. Do not linger, or the Wormkin may claim your fleet.

🎨 Expanded Vessel Customization
Express yourself with the brand new ship cosmetic system, adding dozens of decorative items that can be fitted to the vessels in your fleet.

⚓ Sail Forth into the Unknown
Continue your nautical adventure with Maelstrom, where the call of the vortexes beckons you to uncharted waters. Will you return to the light, or be swallowed by the abyss?

Open World Exploration:
- Loading screens between areas are removed
- Can sail seamlessly between areas
- Added ‘Deepblue’ ocean biome between areas with its own soundtrack
- Island generation has been reworked a bit to give locations a bit more personality

World Map Rework:
- World Map generation has been redesigned with an open world in mind
- Can now freely explore the biomes in any order after Sandy Shores
- Difficulty is now scaled based on your overall progression in the game, rather than by which location you are in
- Depending on where you explore, you may still encounter some high-challenge enemies
- Player exact position is now saved instead of just current location

Content Updates:
- New boat: Kestrel, a mid sized schooner balancing armament and maneuverability
- Clams: New digging/surfacing behavior to make finding them more interesting
- Clams: New types of pearls are dropped by clams
- Clams: Moontide Shop uses Moon Pearls instead of normal pearls
- Ship Shape Shop: Shops now have intermittent sales depending on the calendar day, look for flashing lights!
- Ship Shape Shop: Can now sell boats that are stored in your dock without undocking them first

UI Updates:
- New combined Area Map + World Map with better visuals for nearby locations
- New design for wind indicator in the steering/compass display
- World Map shows real player position instead of anchoring to nearest location
- Label ‘key’ items in inventory

Misc:
- Crates and other small targets now always take 1 shot
- Perf improvements when many boats are visible
- Time passes during eclipse so you aren’t stuck on the same day forever
- Improved sinking physics for destroyed boats
- Improved sorting of crew inventory and cargo

Bug Fixes:
- Photo hunt encounter now properly progresses through the various ‘giant’ photo subjects, fixing cases where players were unable to complete their photo collection
- Boat AI now uses oars properly when necessary
- Fix case where player escorts might stop following player for no reason
- Fix cases where the wrong fleet boat could be selected after exiting the outfit or crew manage screen
- Fix many cases where NPCs could be covered by trees or rocks
- Adjust ice target course to be less insanely difficult
- Many fixes throughout the game to quest logic and cutscenes

A big thank you to everyone for continuing to play and support the game! This update was a huge endeavor and I'm looking forward to expanding on it further with the upcoming Maelstrom update. I'd also like to give a big thank you to everyone in the Discord who participated in the Open Beta and submitted feedback, it was incredibly helpful in making this update as smooth as possible!

Detailed notes:

- added player attack animation
- added short keys for UI elements
- UI small improvements
- increased energy regeneration speed

- Adds 3 new armor coatings
- Improves league progression
- Allows to earn 10 stars per game on higher leagues
- Bug fixes and other improvements

• Fixed Nitro Motorcycle COG.
  
• Added chutes to Nitro Motorcycle.
  
• Fixed burnout on Nitro Motorcycle.
  
• Redid Telemetry section (there will be a zoom feature in the future).
  
• Added Speed to telemetry.
  
• Added Rear Wheel Speed to telemetry.
  
• Added Wheel Slip to telemetry.
  
• Renamed Front and Rear Wing To Front and Rear Aero on Nitro Motorcycle.
  
• Added Nitro Motorcycle class.
  
• Added Nitro Motorcycle online event.

Start the new year off right by picking up something fun from the Crown Store this January.

Check out the complete list of contents of items coming to the Crown Store in January 2024 below. Don’t forget, you can head over to the Crown Store page right now to view all offers currently available and visit the Buy Crowns page to pick up however many crowns you need. Certain items and offers will only be available for a limited time, so be sure to read their details in the link below and don't miss out.