Jan 28

永生之庭 - 今井伊那

体力系统调整: 上限修改为90，所有关卡消费体力修正
突破上限错误: 在简单难度下，将等级拉上22级，会导致无法等级突破(已修正)
调整素材关卡产出: "教授"关卡产出道具优化
主线限制BUG: 在异境迷走战斗失败后可以突破每日一次主线的限制(已修正)
窗口化BUG: 现在回到主页不会再强制变成无边框模式了
CD可视化: 在角色升级界面，可以看见角色技能CD的具体数值了
约会系统优化: 简化了约会上花费的漫长时间...让我们直接开始看甜甜文吧!
快进Bug: 在结局时长按Ctrl，会导致游戏时间崩坏
新卡池提示: 重新修正了屏幕适配
在教师证页面连续点击返回可以触发一些BUG
战斗结束时，若金噬管仍处于子弹时间，子弹时间特效不会消失

Jan 28

Early Access v4

Realm of Simplicity MMORPG - admin

Bugfix
- Fixed incorrect member's experience boost calculation: 25% -> 10%
- Placing items on Global Market now check if it is "unsellable" and prevents it
- Fixed constant mob aggro resetting exploit so now it can't be done anymore
- Fixed combat experience calculations when on the "controlled" attack style.
- Critical strikes can not overkill the mob now. This accidentally caused extra experience.

Feature
- Website now has a private ticket system for reporting players and game-breaking bugs

Misc
- Changed Frost Cloth buy price 21 -> 40
- Fixed Birch Leaves drop chance on Birch Trees 1/10 -> 1/50
- Increase amount of Bone Mages in Bonebitten Dungeon 1 -> 5
- Changed Frost Cloth rarity Common -> Uncommon
- Removed Yellow Jackets from Green Encampment
- Added Sickle in the General Store

Performance
- None

Polish
- When you login, the chat will say "Thank you for supporting us via membership!" if you are an active member.
- When you login, the chat will say how much you have to collect in the Global Market

Jan 28

v0.7.6 - The Announcement Update

The Zone: Stalker Stories - winterslice

There have been a few significant updates to the game in the last month, but the really big news of this update is actually about me. As promised in December I can now make this happy announcement:

I've accepted a position as Lead Writer at GrapeOcean Technologies, the creators of Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness. I will be taking charge of narrative for their future Baldur's Gate-style RPGs (and helping out on some upcoming Black Geyser DLC).

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1374930/Black_Geyser_Couriers_of_Darkness

Over the years I've written quite a few games, RPGs included... but it's been a childhood dream to do a full Baldur's Gate-like with a budget, ever since I played Baldur's Gate itself in 1998. So this is a huge deal for me, especially after what a struggle the last few years have been.

What, I hear you ask, will this mean for Zone?

To be honest I can't say for sure. Certainly I'll have less free time to work on it. On the other hand, I'll be able to afford new art which has been our biggest bottleneck in recent months, and I'm hoping to make some business connections which could mean a massive boost in so many ways.

Obviously I won't be giving up on Zone. I've been at it for 5 years so far, it remains my baby, and I won't stop until it's done. Not to mention I take seriously the promises I've made to you who have supported us on this long journey. The dream lives because of you.

So let's talk about what's new with the game.

The biggest change has been on story segments, which have been unacceptably unstable so far. Thanks to player bug reports I've decided to do a major rework of this old and nasty code, replacing a large chunk of it wholesale. You may notice a difference in how it responds to your clicks; the whole mess is now rather more solid than it used to be.

I've also taken another step forward on controller support, which should make the research tree in particular a little easier to operate.

Beyond that, there have been some more balance changes, new buffs/debuffs, fixed side-quests, and new features for the consumables system. Check the changelog below for the full nitty-gritty.

Anyway, I've gone on long enough for one update. Thank you for being here, and wish me luck.

See you in the Zone!

Changelog:

First iteration of controller support on Research screen
Automatic food selection now prioritises item with lowest food value
Partially consumed food now properly saves its cash value as 0
Better Intent icons for Stunned/Idle/Preparing enemies
Added new buff vulnerabilities to some enemies
New automatic error-detection system for story files -- story crashes should be much rarer from now on
Major refactoring of story segment code
Implemented multi-use consumables
Slicers now have 2 uses & increased cash value
New research options
Fixed save game corruption related to item stashes
Fixed softlock/crash when using Alley
Fixed softlock/crash in Discretion Required quest
Fixed softlock/crash in Sending a Message quest
Fixed softlock/crash in Hunter's Bequest quest
Hermit conversation can now be ended properly
Fixed potential error in Power Plant cave encounter
Fixed potential errors in Wharf ship encounter
Side quests Cyn's Favour, Extermination and Rare Delights now properly appear in the Jobs list
Ambush option in Wharf whale Opportunity now gives a proper resolution
Performance optimisation on story segments
Fixed intermittent problem in Options menu
Fixed transition arrow pop-up not displaying sometimes
Alley in Esper is now enabled during Chapter 1

Jan 28

ACE Strategy：The Evolution of the Mecha Card Game - Take 1

ACE Strategy: Mecha Nova 王牌战略：机甲新星 - Angie_Loong

Hello everyone! I’m Z.Y., one of the developers of ACE Strategy. As the Year of the Loong fades and the Year of the Snake approaches, we’ve decided to start updating developer logs to keep you more informed of our development progress!

ACE Strategy underwent several iterations throughout 2024, and since October, we’ve made significant adjustments to the gameplay. We plan to release a more complete demo in Q1 2025. In the meantime, we aim to conduct small-scale online playtests in the next 2weeks to help us refine the gameplay further.

This version will focus on PVE deck-building gameplay, simplifying card battles. By emphasizing the synergy of mechas and drones on the battlefield, we aim to deliver a strategic and immersive experience of mecha space battles in future roguelike PVE campaigns.

The current development progress is at around 35% and does not represent the final quality. Due to time constraints, this version is only available in Simplified Chinese, but English and Japanese versions will follow as soon as possible.

If you are interested, please reach out to us for a Steam Key, and those who already have a key can directly update their Steam to play.

Thank you for your support, and Happy Chinese New Year!

[Version Update Notes]
【Gameplay Modes】

Roguelike campaign mode will be introduced in the coming build, featuring multiple levels in each campaign.
Choose a mecha, enter campaign challenges, earn rewards, and build your deck to ultimately face powerful enemies and complete campaign objectives.
The battle field has been adjusted from 1v1 to a grid-based 3x3 +3x3 map, where players can deploy drones and ACE Mechas in combat.

【UX & Visual Changes】

Adjusted camera distance to focus on a comprehensive view of the battlefield.

【Card Design】

We have simplified text description of tactical cards with complex effects.
Introduced drone cards, various tactical strategies can be built around your ACE Mecha.
Design ACE wingman cards, featuring tactics for more intuitive offensive and defensive effects.

【Mecha Design】

Moduelize ACE mechas, modules can be collected and assembled during battles to enhance stats, upgrade appearances, and unlock unique skills.
In this test, the player-controlled ACE mecha is Orion, which can acquire exclusive modules during campaigns:

Unlock special skills, deploying two floating cannons .
Enhance the two floating cannons to unleash more powerful finishing moves.
More wingman mechas will be introduced in the future, including Battle-Core, White Dwarf, and Crux, creating diverse strategies,
The current version’s mechas are not in their final form and will temporarily appear in the game as special wingmen or enemies.

Jan 28

My Life In A Monster Girl Paradise Announcement

My Life In A Monster Girl Paradise - xoullion

By the end of February, the last kitchen/bath scene will be added to the game, which means the game will enter into the final content stage.
The final update will bring vaginal and pregnant sex together with some extras, which I managed to solve with a lot of research.
The final update won't come out in small parts like the kitchen/bath events; instead, I will release it as one big final update.
If everything goes well, I should be done with it around the end of April. I can't give an exact date since things like bug testing and fixing can delay it.
Now I will talk about the "nice stuff" I wrote about earlier.
I originally didn't have such plans since there were too many issues related to these, but instead of writing about that, I just go for the facts.

For the final version of the game, there will be achievements added to the game.

The game is going to have translations as well.
I won't go into the full details, but this is all I wanted to share.

Jan 28

DSX v3.1 BETA 1.41 released. Check out what's new!

DSX - Paliverse

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BETA 1.41 Release Notes:

APP Updates:

Farewell DSX v2: DSX v2 is no longer included with v3. A heartfelt goodbye to the version that helped shape the future of DSX. Thank you, DSX v2! <3
Enhanced Ownership Verification: Improved ownership verification processes for both the Base App and DLC, ensuring smoother and more reliable access.
Improved Launcher Communication: The Launcher now uses a new and more reliable method to launch DSX, enhancing stability and performance.
Enhanced Error Logging: Introduced an Exception Enricher to significantly improve the readability of logged errors and crashes, making it easier to identify and fix bugs.
New Language Support: Added Hebrew and Yiddish to DSX. All translation files for other languages have also been updated. Added fallback image for languages.
Dismiss Alerts: Added a convenient dismiss button to alerts for a better user experience.
Bug Fixes and General Improvements: Numerous fixes and optimizations to ensure a smoother app experience.

Achievements:

Freeze Issue Resolved: Fixed an issue where DSX would freeze when navigating to the Achievements page if the user had no unlocked achievements.
Steam API Integration: Updated the DSX.Steam companion app to correctly fetch achievement data via the Steam API.

DSX Console Companion App:

Compile Fixes: Improved the compilation process and updated the program’s placement. It now resides in its own folder alongside DSX for better organization.
New Command: /listProfiles: Enables users to list all available controller profiles quickly and easily.
New Command: /listDevices: Allows users to view all connected controllers and their MAC addresses for better device management.
New Command: /silent: Added the option to hide the console window using the /silent command for a cleaner, distraction-free experience.

Button Mappings Page:

Action System:

Motion Axis Toggle Shortcut: Added the ability to toggle the use of specific axes (X, Y, Z) across all Motion-to modes, providing quick and precise control over motion behavior without the need to adjust your main settings.

Motion:

Axis Toggles: Users can now toggle the X, Y, and Z axes on or off for all motion modes, offering more precise control.
Override by Real Stick: This feature can now be toggled on for any Motion-to-Joystick mode. When enabled, motion will not affect stick movement if you're physically moving the stick, allowing for better control and customization.

Haptics | Rumble Page:

Audio-to-Haptics Fix: Resolved an issue where Audio-to-Haptics would activate unexpectedly when connecting a controller via USB while in rumble mode.

Installed Games Page:

Steam Game Detection Fix: Resolved an issue where Steam games were not being detected due to recent changes in how Steam saves files locally.
External Program Support: You can now add external programs by specifying their name, executable file path, arguments, and type. These programs can also be edited or deleted as needed for complete customization.
GoG Galaxy Integration: DSX now detects GoG Galaxy games, allowing you to assign game profiles and set multiple executable paths for flawless game detection and tracking.
Multiple Executable Support: Added the ability to set multiple executable paths for all detected games and external programs, enhancing flexibility and accuracy.
Improved Detection & Tracking: Enhanced methods for detecting and tracking playtime for non-Steam games and external programs, ensuring a more seamless experience.

LED Page:

Mute LED Crash Fix: Resolved a crash that occurred when changing Mute LED microphone settings without a controller attached.