Bugfixes: -Fixed a graphical bug on the screen to win a card
Balancing: -“Pact with Gangs” has been redesigned -"Mr. Robert" now has the "Repeat" skill -“Yehuda” is now “Unique” -“Corruption” trigger percentage changed from 20 to 15 -“Calm moment” bonus increased from 2 to 5 -“Relaxation” bonus increased from 2 to 5 -“Good news” bonus increased from 2 to 4
First of all, thank you for the enthusiasm for this first week of HMS! It is heartwarming!
So for this first patch, we corrected a few bugs, notably display bugs, as well as the online scoreboard.
Also, it was pointed out to us that it was a shame not to have more skin for lactomans since the size of the farm is limited to 10 anyway (Thanks Sarah). So our teams are working on more skin, in the meantime we've tinkered with something, I hope you like it!!
More generally, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Tsunadida endlessly for all the promotion she was able to do for the game on Twitch! (https://www.twitch.tv/tsunadida)
Furthermore, I would like to congratulate our now famous “Riri et son p'tit Ricard” for its almost constant top 1 in the first week!!
Don't forget to join the discord to be informed of future updates!
Artifact – 0.79.42 Release and Changelog +Added more Ying art Remaining paperdoll art Fellatio sex scene Anal sex scene *Avoiding expulsion is now slightly more challenging Previously it was impossible to get expelled before the first 60 days. This has been changed to the first 45 days. The threshold of expulsion has changed from 20% of days to 30% Players who were underneath the threshold before this change will get an option to convert their Academia score into a similar one when loading the save. *If the player manages to advance time past Night before getting to morning (rare, but possible through certain events), taking speed will now set the time back to Evening instead of night *Performance improvements regarding bidding *Fixed issue that caused Mikah's “Get fucked...” scene not to play out *Buying speed from the dealer will now immediately refresh the number of speed in your inventory *Taking Enlargement pills no longer comes with a suspicion cost *When attempting to feed broodmothers, it is now more apparent when you have no food to give
I will guide you through the development diary #14.
【Next Update】
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【Future Update】
- New Area Addition - New Dungeon Addition - New Class Addition - Village Expansion - Promotion System Addition - Life Skills System Addition - Content Addition - Quality Enhancement - Steam Achievements Addition - ETC
* The above matters are subject to change, delay, or cancellation depending on the development situation.
Valve has passed Fossilfuel 2 for Steam Deck. Please note the game was not built for Steam Deck, but players can change the settings to run on Steam Deck.
To get the game to run on Steam Deck
Set screen to 1280 x 720. Performance hindrances were observed on the default graphical profile. Manually setting the options to medium or patato allowed for a suitable experience.
Only the input device that engaged it will be recognized. This forces users to have to restart the game to regain controls of the Steam Deck built-in controls as the game does not allow you to return to the title screen and also doesn't provide options for switching input devices.
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Horde Freeze Bug
I believe I have fixed the freeze frame bug on the horde map, or at least reduced its chances of happening to a great amount. There was a memory loop that was happening, and I tried to re work that. I tested it vigorously on my computer after the update and I didn't get the freeze finally, but I can't guarantee that the bug is totally gone as the loop is technically still there just done in a different way.
Please also be sure to update your computer graphic card drivers! Especially if you have Nvidia!
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Game changes
There is now a max limit to the number of helper mercenaries the player can buy in horde mode. You can only buy helper mercenaries 5 times. This will force the player to use them in a more strategic way, and entourage players to use the turrets or buy other weapons on the horde map vs spamming mercenaries.
We have reached an agreement with Digital Extremes to begin the transfer of Wayfinder to Airship in earnest. Until this moment, Digital Extremes has remained the publisher of record on Steam and PlayStation. We now begin the process of transferring those responsibilities to Airship.
We know Wayfinder had a rocky launch, but we still believe in the game and the world we created.
When we founded Airship it was to create great games in compelling worlds, with memorable characters and adventures. With those core principles in mind, we've spent the last several months working behind the scenes, challenging some of the core ideas in Wayfinder and creating an experience that remains consistent with our standards and beliefs. We did this while keeping in mind that we want to respect our founders and excite new players - all while staying feasible as a business model for us as a new independent publisher. We plan to share these changes soon, but we aren’t quite ready.
Due to these changes, we’ve turned off new sales of the game for the time being. Those who have purchased Wayfinder can still access and play as normal with no interruptions.
Airship is committed to keeping Wayfinder active and vibrant. There will be major changes, and major improvements, but we have no plans for it to disappear like so many online-only games we’ve all played and loved. We think Wayfinder can be something special, and be around to play forever.
Thank you so much for your support. Stay tuned to our social channels for more information in the next 4-6 weeks.
Greetings, Sky Sailors! In this Devlog, we will be doing a deep dive on the evil minions of Corruption, the enemies! Let’s get to it.
To learn more about these ferocious foes, we must first understand their purpose and why they exist in the first place, so let’s talk about Corruption.
The game’s antagonist, the Corruption, is a mysterious invader in the world of Aloft. It is an infectious parasitic fungi that aims to completely overtake an island’s ecosystem by preying on other fungi, but also on fauna and flora. Visually, Corruption is always disproportionately large and pulsating, with unnatural colours. It can reproduce and grow fruiting bodies that protect themselves through a variety of defence mechanisms.
The Corruption presents itself in 3 different strains: Mykter, Sportox, and Flogade. They each have a visual language and general rules that apply to each of their forms.
Mykter: is recognized by its yellow vines and small, fibery mushrooms.Sportox: is recognized by its orange tissue and spore fumes.Flogade: is recognized by its black tissue, spikes, as well as its red, scorching hot ooze.
The Corruption features central fruiting bodies called Nodes, which are the heart of the parasitic infestation. Nodes can alert nearby monsters when attacked, endure substantial damage, and even spawn new monsters to claim the upper hand. Cleansing a Node involves safely destroying its protective outer shell and inner fruit without spreading its spores, resulting in the restoration of the island and the death of all that once contaminated it. While destroying a Node prevents its immediate threat, uncleansed roots may lead to its eventual regrowth.
The Mykter Node, despite being the lowest tier strain, is a very powerful entity. It appears as a towering structure with the ability to fully corrupt an island. Using its solid cage-like shell and dangerous independent tentacles that aim to ensnare players, it is very successful at keeping undesirable intruders away from its spore-producing core.
Now that we have a better understanding of Corruption, its strains and Nodes, let’s learn about its sinister servants!
Who are the enemies you ask? They are mushroom-like monsters that serve as the keepers of Corruption. They can only be found scattered on corrupted islands, are activated when players walk near them, and by disturbances to the Node. They are combative creatures that aim to protect the Nodes at all costs! There are four enemy types (for now 👀) in the world of Aloft: the Guard, the Coward, the Shrieker, and the Devourer. Each enemy can exist in all three of the fungi strains, with more dangerous variants situated at the highest altitudes and inner rings of the hurricane. Fun guys, amirite?
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Guards are the frontlines of Corruption, and can be found dormant in large numbers on infected islands. Guards will awaken and attempt to overwhelm the player by their sheer number and relentless strikes. They pose a significant threat, especially when combined with other enemy types. The Guards will even go as far as leaping to reach players, but return to dormancy if they are unable to engage them. If that wasn't enough, higher strains of Guards can use their mushroom cap as a shield, hindering frontal attacks, and sometimes throw it at their foes to incapacitate them from a distance.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cowards, like their name suggests, are annoyingly cautious adversaries, preferring to avoid direct confrontation and fleeing when they feel threatened. Cowards become courageously confident when allied with other enemies or positioned advantageously, resulting in them celebrating minor victories and taunting players. Despite being one of the weakest foes, they rely on pestering players by throwing projectiles at them from a distance, aiming to maintain the space between them. This forces the player into pursuit to eliminate them, which distracts from other threats. Cowards can even hurl projectiles while the player is airborne, adding complexity to defensive strategies. Higher Coward strains may dodge projectiles, and can inflict damage overtime with their attacks.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shriekers, while capable of defending themselves, also prefer indirect conflict, and provide support to their allies. Often found attached beneath islands like starfish, they awaken to fly amidst enemy hordes, using their heads to inflate to an impressive size. They then use the amassed air to emit a piercingly loud shriek, bolstering their allies on the battlefield. Agile in flight, they pose a challenge when engaged in aerial combat, as they swiftly evade heavy airborne assaults. Using their drill attack, they charge at players and inflict damage upon contact. If this special strike is successfully dodged by the player, the Shrieker becomes temporarily immobilised, granting an opportunity for a counterattack.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Devourers, acting as formidable mini-bosses, exhibit remarkable destructive agility and displacing abilities. Indifferent to their allies or environments, they inflict harm by periodically transforming into ball form, rolling towards their opponents. Their bouncy mushroom cap aids the player in gaining height during combat. Devourers can be tripped to expose their weak point using an upslash or charged leap attack, thus interrupting the roll attack, and rendering them prone and vulnerable. They struggle to regain footing in this state and are susceptible to further damage. Higher tiers of Devourer are more aggressive in their rolling behaviour and use of displacing abilities.
That’s it, folks! We hope you now have a better understanding of Aloft’s enemies and the Corruption for which they protect. We look forward to seeing our players engage in a variety of combat styles to defeat the enemies, cleanse the Corruption, and restore islands back to their original state.
All content and features presented in the Devlog are subject to change in order to offer the best possible experience to players.
Before ending the Devlog, we want to share some small updates with you:
We recently hosted a building contest on our Discord! Participants were given four categories to inspire their submissions: Sailing, Building & Decor, Gardening & Animals, and Machinery & Automation. Let’s take a look at the finalists!
For the Sailing category: fenir_d
For the Building & Decor category: drasticbubble12
For the Gardening & Animals category: caelnu
For the Automated Machinery category: reddonut
Congratulations to the winners!
Lastly, we’re happy to announce the official Aloft Wiki! The Wiki is a community-run initiative, so feel free to contribute by creating new articles or expanding on existing ones. We have a dedicated forum on our community Discord to discuss all things Wiki.
Exclusive content, exciting contests, and a lovely community, oh my! Join our Discord for all things Aloft.
