Thanks to your feedback from the 1st Playtest we decided to speed up the second round! First Dwarf Playtest 2.0 will feature fixes that players pointed out in previous tests as well as the first alfa version of our online and local co-op mode and some new things to do on the island! Make sure your Playtest is updated to 0.253 version!

PS. We tried to fix as many things as we could in the time that we had and this is not the end of the fixes!

It’s our first try with co-op in First Dwarf, so please keep in mind that it’s still a work in progress. That’s why your feedback can really help us with polishing the mechanics of multiplayer!


Playtest starts TODAY and ends in two weeks on the 6th of May 7PM (CEST).


Just like last time, everyone can participate! If you had access to the 1st Playtest, you don’t have to request it again. There will be an update for you to download in your game library.

If you didn’t request access during our 1st Playtest, you can do it right now and up until 6th of May 7PM (CEST). Remember that when the clock hits the ending date, access to the game will be disabled.


Thanks to all your feedback that we gathered (for which we are extremely grateful!), we fixed some bugs, text errors and mechanics. Now you can charge mana and fix buildings twice as fast.

One of the main changes that’s easy to detect is making the buildings that are disconnected from the mana pipes glow red. This way it’s easier to tell if they’re functional!



There is also a new puzzle for Ragna added, so you have more opportunities to use her beautiful wings!


We know that a lot of you were waiting for our online and local co-op mode! And now the first taste is finally available for you to try!

In a single-player game you can switch between characters, completing tasks with the one with better skills in a given field.

In co-op, you can share a splitscreen locally, by making one person join with a gamepad and the second one playing with a keyboard, or you can invite a friend online and play on separate devices. Tru and Ragna have separate skills to develop and upgrade, strengths and weaknesses, so it’s important to choose the characters wisely when preparing to complete specific tasks.



You can change characters during the co-op gameplay, but you can’t control the same character at the same time. Mech can be controlled by both Ragna and Tru.




We acknowledged that many of you felt discomfort caused by the shaking of the camera. From now on, you can adjust that motion and if you wish, turn it off completely.

Please tell us your thoughts on this change! We hope that now you can enjoy the game with us.




New:

• Camera shake slider
  
• Pop-up tutorial added for combo and high jump
  
• New system of communicating unpowered building (red glow if not connected)
  
• First iteration of development tree:
  
  
  1. mech [mana refueling speed, more stamina, faster repairing]
     
  2. Tru [faster mech repairing, automatic mine improvement, automatic sawmill improvement]
     
  3. Ragna [More stamina]
• New environment puzzle for Ragna
  
• Side quest: Eskoim Hammer
  
• New behaviors for settlers depending on the time of the day (sleeping, working, resting)
  
• Option for turning on/off tower radius display
  
• Added 2 new enemies (they are a lot tougher!)
  
• Added translation of some missing texts in a few languages
  
• New sounds added (monster nests, mech swimming and more)

Changes:

• Doubled the repairing speed
  
• Doubled the speed of mana extraction with mech
  
• Mech high jump and gliding improved
  
• Improved clarity and hints for Workshop quest
  
• The way to the second island has been made easier to traverse
  
• Improved Ragna scouting mechanic
  
• Improved Ragna’s fire breathing and aiming (still needs some tweaking)
  
• Experience points for quests, destroying monster nests, destroying monsters, etc. have been balanced with the level system in the game
  
• Mysterious flying object “upgraded” #spooky

Fixes:

• Adjusted audio in intro cutscene
  
• Some language errors fixed
  
• Names of some objectives corrected
  
• Fixed bug with Raven sending and the Port
  
• Menu sounds tweaked
  
• Mortar Tower rotation bug fixed
  
• Tru’s stance fixed while repairing the mech, Mech’s stance fixed while retrieving mana
  
• and some lot of smaller fixes

We’re counting on your feedback! Let’s create the game together and share some ideas! We’ll be very grateful for more of your thoughts during the second round of play testing.

Here is the reminder on how to do it:

• First Dwarf Discord server

You’ll find there a special Playtest category:

playtest-bugs - here you can send us all the information about encountered bugs (happens to the best of us), see pinned messages in that channel for more information, so we could have the best understanding of the problem and could fix it in the future!

feedback - that’s the place where you can tell us EVERYTHING you want after you played our game. Positive and negative feedback, all of that is welcome. You can tell us about the smallest things, regarding music, characters, dialogues, mechanics, systems… Every topic is a good topic, as long as it’s related to the First Dwarf Playtest. We can’t wait to chat with you about your experiences with our title!

language-bugs - here you can post all language related errors. Please have in mind that the game is still in progress and so are the languages, so translations may have some mistakes. We apologize for that. They are in beta version, and will be improved with time. Texts and dialogues can also be altered later, if necessary. You can change the language in the game’s menu options!

opt-in-credits - here you can read the steps of what to do, to be included in our final game’s credits! It’s a little “thank you” from us, for all your help. By leaving your invaluable feedback, you’re becoming an important part of our big adventure! You’ll find there the link to the form we prepared earlier, where you’ll be able to drop your nickname. No offensive names of course, those won’t be included.

If you gave us your nickname in the last Playtest, you don’t have to write it again. 👍

• In the game itself, as seen below

Probably the fastest way to report a bug is located directly in the game. An automatic save file is also attached to the report you make (but you won't see it, so don't panic!). However, keep in mind that we won’t be able to respond to you there. We will receive the information, but to hear back from us or to engage in conversation, it’s best to use Discord.

• Steam Discussion on the game’s page

We prepared a simple form to fill, which may inspire you in terms of what to be aware of while playing. After leaving your feedback, you can also write your nickname to be put in the final game’s credits there, it’s optional. If you gave us your nickname in the last Playtest, you don’t have to write it again. 👍

https://forms.gle/zkZLTsh76H6CePz37


YES! Feel free to tag us and show off on our Discord server, we would love to see it! You can freely post about it on your social media. Even more! You can use our Press Kit, if you wish:

First Dwarf Press Kit


Today is Earth Day! It’s a very important date and we do what we can to remind everyone about it! Earth Appreciation Festival is a list of specially selected games that focus on a post-apocalyptic grim atmosphere of a future that we should avoid.

But not only that! You can also find nature-focused games there, to appreciate all the good things about Earth.





And that’s about it! We hope that the changes we made recently will positively influence your experience. Let us know!


Remember that adding our games to your wishlist on Steam is a wonderful way to show your support! We’d be very grateful if you could consider adding First Dwarf to your lists, as well as our upcoming prologue, First Dwarf: First Island!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865680/First_Dwarf_Prologue__First_Island/


Thank you all for reading and for your support! We deeply care about our project and want to improve it even further! It can be possible with your help.

Have fun play testing our newest build of First Dwarf and have a wonderful day!

Yours,
Star Drifters Team 🌟🚀

Hello, Heroes of Bermesiah!
We plan on having a scheduled maintenance for content updates.


<Maintenance Schedule>
April 24th 05:00 - 07:25 (UTC+0)


<Event>
1. Knight Master Pet Event Attendance Log (April 24th After Maintenance - May 22nd Before Maintenance (UTC+0))

- Login daily for 30 minutes to receive login rewards.
- Players can log in to acquire Knight Master Jr. Pet, Individual Stat Change Support Box, Single Stat Change Scroll, Single Stat Drop Protection Scroll, GP Item Property Scroll, Coordi Fusion Scroll, Special Reinforcement Release Scroll, Reinforcement Protection Scroll and other various rewards.

2. Gorgos Queen Event Dungeon (April 24th After Maintenance - May 8 Before Maintenance (UTC+0))


1) Dungeon Entry

- A Gorgos Queen Event Dungeon Ticket is required to enter the dungeon.
- Players will receive 2 Entry Tickets by mail on Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri at 00:00 (UTC+0).
- Players will receive 5 Entry Tickets by mail on Sat/Sun at 00:00 (UTC+0).

2) Dungeon Details
- Normal and Hard difficulties are available. Hard difficulty will be available after clearing Normal difficulty.
- Up to 4 players can enter. There are no level restrictions.

3) Dungeon Rewards

- Upon clearing, players can acquire Gorgos Queen Egg, Gorgos Queen Box, and Hero's Bullions.
- Players can acquire increased rewards for clearing Hard difficulty.

- New Monster Card [Enraged Gorgos Queen] will be added.

- Players can use [Gorgos Queen Egg] to craft Gorgos Queen Accessory Box, Enraged Gorgos Queen and others in the Forge List.

- Players will acquire 1 random item from the list of contents for [Gorgos Queen Box].

4) Weekly Mission
(1) Week 1 (April 24th After Maintenance - April 30th 23:59 (UTC+0))
- Clear Gorgos Queen Event Dungeon 3 times: Gorgos Queen Event Dungeon Ticket x3
- Clear Gorgos Queen Event Dungeon 6 times: GP Item Property Scroll x2
- Clear Gorgos Queen Event Dungeon 9 times: Advanced Rune Summon Chest x15
(2) Week 2 (May 1st 00:00 - May 8th Before Maintenance (UTC+0))
- Clear Gorgos Queen Event Dungeon 3 times: Gorgos Queen Event Dungeon Ticket x3
- Clear Gorgos Queen Event Dungeon 6 times: GP Item Property Scroll x2
- Clear Gorgos Queen Event Dungeon 9 times: Advanced Rune Summon Chest x15


<Shop>
1. Crystal Garden Seal Breaker Coordi (April 24th After Maintenance - May 22nd Before Maintenance (UTC+0))


2. Kanavan Kindergarten Coordi (April 24th After Maintenance - May 8th Before Maintenance (UTC+0))


3. Shining May Package Sale (April 24th After Maintenance - May 8th Before Maintenance (UTC+0))

1) Shining May Property Package (Purchase Limit: 3)
- Single Property Scroll (Lv.85) x1
- GP Item Property Scroll x6

2) Shining May Summon Package (Purchase Limit: 3)
- Seal Breaker Scroll x100
- Advanced Rune Summon Chest x5

3) Shining May All-in-One Package (Purchase Limit: 3)
- Seal Breaker Scroll x510
- Advanced Rune Summon Chest x10
- Singe Property Scroll (Lv.85) x1
- GP Item Property Scroll x30


<Bug Fixes/Improvements>
1. Pet Balance
1) Dokaebi King
- Increased horizontal attack range
- Adjusted damage for Absorb and Release

2) Ramsay
- Adjusted time between attack input and attack action
- Adjusted damage

3) Sia
- Adjusted attack range for second and third attacks
- Adjusted damage of first hit

2. Other Fixes
- Fixed an error in display of champion monster debuff icon in dungeon entry loading screen
- Fixed a typo on the Kallia's Troubleshooter Practice Mode Loading Image
- Fixed a bug where Arme's Battlemage could teleport vertically when moving below the platform
- Fixed a bug where Veigas' Practice Mode Loading Image was not displayed as intended
- Fixed a bug where the translations for the Temple of Cuatal on the World Map and Entry window did not match for certain languages
- Fixed a bug where the weapon was displayed later than intended when changing characters in the character select screen under certain circumstances
- Fixed a bug where using dodge while using Ronan's Eurdon's Sword caused the magic sword effect to have an abnormal appearance
- Fixed a bug where a part of Raven Soul Upper Armor Coordi had an abnormal color for certain characters
- Fixed a bug where a part of Amy's Acolyte of Dawn Coordi Weapon had an abnormal appearance
- Adjusted Zero's [Orchid] skill effect and damage effect to be consistent
- Fixed a bug where the pet had an abnormal appearance in the Pet Evolve/Devolve window
- Fixed a bug where the bomb projectile in Arme's Alchemist command attack passed through walls
- Fixed a bug where a part of the rune tooltip was displayed in the tooltip of another equipment item under certain circumstances
- Fixed a bug where the certain characters' arm had an abnormal appearance in the Park


<List of Items to be Deleted>
1. List of Items To Be Deleted During Maintenance on April 24th (UTC+0)
- Epic Glyph Box
- Special Item Box
- 1 Round Completion Box
- NEW Dice Dice Baby! Coin

2. List of Items To Be Deleted During Maintenance on May 8th (UTC+0)
- Gorgos Queen Egg
- Gorgos Queen Event Dungeon Ticket
- Gorgos Queen Box
- Gorgos Queen Mask Box
- Gorgos Queen Knuckles Box
- Gorgos Queen Stompers Box


<Banned Players Notice>
Number of players banned for using and/or promoting hack tools: 45 (Permanent Bans)


We will strive to create the best experience possible.
Thank you.

The April 23 Festival Has Started in Zula!

Celebrations for April 23 are kicking off in Zula's dynamic battlefield. We're celebrating this special day with action-packed events and campaigns that will keep the excitement high. Here's what FPS enthusiasts can expect during this special celebration:

Special April 23 Gift: 12 Meta Weapons
Step onto the battlefield and receive a special gift package containing 12 meta weapons. These weapons are designed to give you an edge in the world of Zula.

50% XP and ZM Bonus
During the celebration, get ready for a 50% increase in XP and ZM across all modes. Level up faster and make your presence felt on the battlefield.

Competitive MVP Event
Test your skills in the Competitive MVP Event. Rise to the top of the leaderboard and grab exclusive rewards as the standout player.

Football Mode Event
Make a change in the FPS world by participating in Zula's beloved Football Mode. This event combines team play and strategy!

Special April 23 Mission
A unique mission designed specifically for April 23 awaits you. Completing this mission will reward you with items valid only for this day.

Competition Under Equal Conditions
We offer a fair battlefield where everyone is equal, with all players having the same weapons and equipment.

Extra Discounts and Opportunities
Don't miss out on special discounted offers and extra opportunities prepared for the April 23 celebrations. It's a great chance to advance further in Zula and enhance your gear!

Special April 23 Gifts and Much More
Throughout the celebrations, discover gifts and surprises specially designed for April 23. Challenge your rivals on the battlefield with these unique rewards.

Join the April 23 Festival in Zula to be at the heart of the action. Enjoy these special days with fun and action-packed games.

Let the festival begin!

The April 23 Festival Has Started in Zula!

Celebrations for April 23 are kicking off in Zula's dynamic battlefield. We're celebrating this special day with action-packed events and campaigns that will keep the excitement high. Here's what FPS enthusiasts can expect during this special celebration:

Special April 23 Gift: 12 Meta Weapons
Step onto the battlefield and receive a special gift package containing 12 meta weapons. These weapons are designed to give you an edge in the world of Zula.

50% XP and ZM Bonus
During the celebration, get ready for a 50% increase in XP and ZM across all modes. Level up faster and make your presence felt on the battlefield.

Competitive MVP Event
Test your skills in the Competitive MVP Event. Rise to the top of the leaderboard and grab exclusive rewards as the standout player.

Football Mode Event
Make a change in the FPS world by participating in Zula's beloved Football Mode. This event combines team play and strategy!

Special April 23 Mission
A unique mission designed specifically for April 23 awaits you. Completing this mission will reward you with items valid only for this day.

Competition Under Equal Conditions
We offer a fair battlefield where everyone is equal, with all players having the same weapons and equipment.

Extra Discounts and Opportunities
Don't miss out on special discounted offers and extra opportunities prepared for the April 23 celebrations. It's a great chance to advance further in Zula and enhance your gear!

Special April 23 Gifts and Much More
Throughout the celebrations, discover gifts and surprises specially designed for April 23. Challenge your rivals on the battlefield with these unique rewards.

Join the April 23 Festival in Zula to be at the heart of the action. Enjoy these special days with fun and action-packed games.

Let the festival begin!

Major update: Added 3D characters, dancing, character expressions
1. Character image changed to 3D image
2. Add characters to dance to the music
3. Add character expressions

Another unique event that will allow you to participate in the race for the RP reward.
To do this, just enter Shop-> Generals and use the refresh officers, after this you will receive a certain number of points that will be displayed in the rating, as well as accumulate in the form of GP points, which can exchange legend generals!


Best regards, JTGGame Team.

"Golden Joy" is a unique event that allows you to get resources, you spend gold coins and get rewards in return.


Best regards, JTGGame Team!

Hiii, Senpai!

We just peeked at your calendar and it looks like your beloved waifus are keepin' you quite busy this week. ☆*:.｡.o(≧▽≦)o.｡.:*☆

There’s soo much going on… so make sure you don’t miss out on the lewd event and spicy treats!!

★Events★
Lucy Drop Rate Up Summon Event period: April 23rd ~ 28th.
Flora’s Cosplay Event period: April 24th ~ May 7th.
Joyce Lucky Wheel Event period: April 26th ~ 30th.
Venus Drop Rate Up Summon Event period: April 28th ~ May 3rd.

★Deals★
Giselle Evolution Pack period: April 23rd ~ May 14th.
Abby Evolution Pack period: April 23rd ~ May 14th.
Flora Fragment & Awaken Pack period: April 24th ~ May 7th.

Hello, Mad World!

To celebrate our 1st anniversary, we have various events and updates planned.

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  - April 25, 2024 (Thur)

  - Asia, Europe, North America

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We will continue to do our best to meet your expectations for Mad World.

Thank you.

• Fixed an issue where talent start borders were blocking the highlight when moused over.
  
• Fixed Brightwood Requests board turnin activating for village requests(Alden/Aldric's village)
  
• Fixed Eldariel Moonbloom quest turnin activating for Village Requests.
  
• Fixed Arne quest turnin Activating for Village Requests.
  
• Fixed issue where unequipping torch would keep player's offhand drawn like a torch was still out.
  
• Fixed an issue where dropped shields did not have proper block amounts.
  
• Fixed an issue when loading into game with torch out, sheathing torch would leave fire burning.

• Added new enemy type: Spiders:
  
• Increased armor pen on axes to 25% up from 15%.
  
• Increased Jagged Edge damage from 1.5x's damage over 4 seconds to 2.5x's damage over 8 seconds.
  
• Increased 1H axe crit damage from 325% to 375%.
  
• Increased 2h axe crit damage from 300% to 375%.
  
• Reduced Bandit Mage Intellect from 10 to 5 in starting bandit camp.
  
• Added a border around talents that require all parent talents.
  
• Increased 2H Sword armor pen to 35% (was mistakenly at 20%)
  
• Added logic to Wildlife and Dragons that keeps their angle with the landscape (this should be a big visual difference and make it look less janky).
  
• Changed loot drops to drop bags, with a beam based on the highest item in the bag. This is due to recommendations for a loot all options, this should be a happy medium for those that like to see loot drops and not picking up 10+ items on hardcore.
  
• Added Pickup notifications for looting items in chests/containers.
  
• Changed the elemental damage for shields and maces when they drop. If a mace or shield rolls elemental damage, the damage is increased by 30%, not reduced by 30%. This will help with the fact shields and maces ignore all armor.
  
• Reduced enemy HP scaling on Heroic to 3x's down from 5x's.
  
• Reduced stat scaling on heroic to 1.5x's damage down from 2x's.
  
• Removed Hail of Poison arrows from thief rangers on heroic.
  
• Added Barbed shot to thief rangers on heroic.
  
• Reduced Ravager Corrupted blast scaling from 5 to 2 times.
  
• Reduced Ravager Base intellect from 50 to 25.
  
• Reduced Ravager Base Strength from 300 to 150.
  
• Reduced Ravager Base Dexterity from 300 to 150.
  
• Added a confirmation for enabling Heroic Mode, explaining it's hard.
  
• Doubled Giant Troll Base HP.
  
• Increased Giant Troll base strength from 650 to 1000.
  
• Increased Giant troll minimum level to level 50.
  
• Updated Gideon's shop to include most base abilities.
  
• Updated Gideon's shop to include random rank 2 abilities.
  
• Updated Eveline's shop to include most base spells.
  
• Updated Eveline's shop to include random rank 2 abilities.
  
• Changed vitality amount in inventory to show vitality, not max health.
  
• Reduced Thief Rogue base health from 1500 to 750.
  
• Reduced Thief Ranger base health from 1500 to 750.
  
• Reduced Thief Rogue/Ranger base dexterity from 132 to 75.
  
• Reduced Phantom's base dexterity from 200 to 135.
  
• Reduced Phantom's base health from 3500 to 2500.
  
• Reduced Phantom's level from 19 to 12.