May 22

We're featured in the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase!

Way of Rhea - Games by Mason LLC

Hey everyone--thanks so much for a great launch day. After having worked on this game for so long, it's an amazing feeling seeing so many folks enjoy it. :)

I wanted to let you know that we're going to be part of the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase running on Steam running from May 23rd to May 30th. If you haven't picked up Way of Rhea yet, I'm extending the launch discount to cover the full showcase.

If you've already picked up WoR, the festival is gonna have a lot of other great puzzle and puzzle-adjacent games on discount or with free demos. I'm gonna try to take a break here and there throughout the festival to try out the featured games--if I have time I'll share cool games I find in the #gaming channel in my Discord server. If you find anything cool definitely share it with us there!

I hope you all have a great week, and thanks again for all the support. As always if you have questions, concerns, issues with the game, or just need a hint on one of the puzzles hit me up on our Discord, or shoot me an email.

Cheers,
Mason

May 22

Chapter II: A Study In Ink - Now Live!

Vellum - Blueteak

A Study In Ink - Overview

Welcome, Scribes!

Chapter II is here with Vellum's first new Signature Ink! Study up on Pink, Challenges, a new Tome, Boss, and more - but first, let's check out the roadmap progress:

This Chapter not only introduces expansions in three different areas for the first time (Ink, Tome, Boss) - it also brings Signature Challenges and the Quest Board - laying the groundwork for exciting future features!

As if that weren't enough - we're also excited to address some community feedback with Skimming and a pair of quality of life features: Page Damage Credit and Randomized Loadouts.

Pink Ink - Power, Potential, and Payoff

Pink is the Ink of potential; strategic preparation leads to powerful results as you set up plans - then execute them at the perfect moment. Pink also breaks the rules with its Signature Spell - gaining 2 Charges and a 10s Cooldown!

OUTLINE - Spells that apply Outline also store their damage dealt around foes. Lingering Outlines on slain foes become Drafts.

DRAFT - Condensed potential damage created by Pink Mana.

FINALIZE- Purge all Outlines and Drafts, dealing stored damage.

Signature Challenges - Start of the Quest Board

Mending The Quests and Trials of a Mercenary Band will unlock the Quest Board - and with it, the new Signature Challenges! These Ink-specific goals will incentivize playing with your Signature Inks in specific ways - and reward long-term dedication to your favorites!

The Quest Board will be home to more upcoming goodies in future updates. What else might make its way from Tome to Library?

Tome - On the Nature of Seasons

Brave the winter cold, bask in the summer sun, and weather the Torn's relentless hunger in Vellum's first new Tome: On the Nature of Seasons! This Tome is available on the third shelf after defeating Quarry and reaching Attunement 15 (or completing any Tome/any Binding level if already meeting these requirements).

Scribes will venture forth to combat the elements and their foes as this new Tome cycles quickly through the seasons! The Font will aid you, making your favored seasons even stronger!

New Boss

It won't sting you. Promise.

Quality of Life, Feedback, and Speed!

Feedback continues to drive us; from the stray ideas and musings to the more fundamental questions and feelings - we truly value and take to heart your responses to Vellum! We're making a move to address something we've seen a lot of feedback on: movement speed!

We've also heard the request for more information on builds - and after the last update - a way to shuffle loadouts quickly! Here's a quick summary of these new adjustments:

Skimming - Scribe movement speed increases significantly outside combat and directly after movement spells

Pages Damage Credit - The end of game screen will now show damage attribution to specific Pages (where possible)

Randomize Loadout - A strange box has appeared next to the Loadout Podium, allowing quick, randomized Loadouts!

Vellum continues its journey in Chapter II: A Study In Ink - and we couldn't be more thrilled for you to join us!

- The Vellum Team

Chapter II: A Study In Ink - Full Patch Notes

Signature Ink: Pink

-- Pink Ink: Spells that apply Outline also store their damage dealt around foes. Lingering Outlines on slain foes become Drafts.
-- Passive: Generator will apply Outline.
-- Mana: When a Spender consumes Pink Mana, they Outline foes hit and create a Draft.
-- Signature Spell: Finalize all Outlines and Drafts, dealing their stored damage. Starts with 2 charges and reduced cooldown

Signature Challenges

-- Nine new Challenges for each Signature Ink
-- Rewards Cosmetics, Gildings
-- Introduces the Quest Board

New Tome: On the Nature of Seasons

-- Awarded from beating Quarry and reaching Attunement 15 (or any Tome completion if requirements already met)
-- Cycles through the four Seasons, providing new environmental benefits against the Torn

New Raving Boss: Fractalux

Quality of Life Features

-- Skimming: Gain movement speed outside of combat and immediately following movement spells
-- Page Damage Credit: Endgame stats screen will now attribute damage to Page picks (where possible)
-- Randomize Loadout Chest: New button in Library fully randomizes equipped loadout

General + Fixes

- New Pages of Power can now be found!
- Tooltips that mention Spells now show Button Icons in addition to Spell name
- Loadouts now use the term "Bookmark" to add extra flavor
- Swoop homing has been adjusted to reduce likelihood of getting stuck
- Adjusted camera intensity for Quip (lowered)
- Adjusted camera intensity for Callback (slightly increased)
- Page of Power: Inflated Id now scales correctly with Flourishing Splash
- Page of Power: Rush of Memories now has SFX
- Page of Power: Bounce Around should no longer multiply shields
- Font Power: Mountain of Mana now grants mana based on when the power is unlocked
- Font Power: Footprints adjusted VFX
- Torn: Landslides have been renamed to Stalagmights
- Added Foliage Quality in Settings
- Volume settings when first playing Vellum should behave properly
- Rearranged some Signature Ink UI layout
- Adjusted collision in some Maps
- Various Icon adjustments

May 22

“C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield” Released!

OCTOPATH TRAVELER II - mas_yamada

The story of the passionate bonds and fighting spirit of the Clausewitz Battalion.
'C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield' is now available!

In this world of SRPG that demands strategy, roguelike elements are fused together.
Build the optimal deck from over 100 cards and strategically confront enemies on the SRPG field.
Lead the Clausewitz Battalion, commanded by Vel Dina, to victory.

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May 22

“C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield” Released!

Kamiwaza: Way of the Thief - mas_yamada

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May 22

“C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield” Released!

AKIBA'S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed - mas_yamada

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