Version 28.11: rebalancing, optimizing, polishing
Author: Treylav,
published 3 months ago,
Hey everyone, thanks for your patience with our patch! In this update, we’ve introduced game balances, a revamped collection system, new voiceovers and performance optimizations.
[h1]Game rebalance[/h1]
[h2]Base mechanics[/h2]
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[*] If the card is frozen, its frames on the reel are considered "broken" (i.e. won't count for BBQ Bill)
[*] Performance interruption always steals 1 story point.
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[h2]Leads[/h2]
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[*] [b]BBQ Bill[/b]: +1 story arc, shattered action frames on reel are not counted for his ability, performance detection for his ability is now genre based.
[img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41622509/c139161aaa23df75b79b9b82ae41e031a3ed39a1.png[/img]
[*] [b]Insult Comic Frog[/b]: Gains 1 NP in the end of scene, and an extra NP for a successful performance.
[img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41622509/072f7c9b70b75452e258ce7435c3a86fd348858f.png[/img]
[*] [b]The Godfish[/b]: +1 story arc,
[img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41622509/7e156c413726a2de4f09315f727adfd7445499b2.png[/img]
[*] [b]Qaal[/b]: now have 2 attack and 6 HP, -1 story arc.
[img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41622509/f048c8952cd9b19cd25c55bd2bd065908d3daf8b.png[/img]
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[h2]Characters[/h2]
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[*] Sleight-of-hand Heister: Now returns to hand on successfull attack, dodge or performance.
[*] BIRD-E: Bounty is now 1, got Unstoppable, attacks on second frame out of 3.
[*] Sacrificial Goat: Triggered only when killed by friendly, no other conditions.
[*] Chillodile: Triggers if damaged in the end of scene, no other conditions.
[*] Bureaucrat Leech: Several leeches can not steal the same NP now.
[*] Mind Control Operative: Played on first out of two frames now.
[*] Counterfeiter Cuttlefish: Free 6 NP from your lead on set.
[*] Jumbo Dumbo: Attack freeze is 2, on enter freeze is 2.
[*] Doomed Augur: Triggered only when killed by friendly.
[*] Pengnum P.I.: 2 HP, counting only friendly.
[*] Baby Cthulhu: 4/4, costs 2, freezes by 2.
[*] Remote-controlled Popstar: Steals 1 NP.
[*] Meathead Rebel: 5 HP, attack costs 2.
[*] Eco-Friendly Bog Monster: 3/3 stats now.
[*] Raptor Boys: Raptors are 2/1 stats now.
[*] Pro-Profit Centurion: 4 HP.
[*] Brainwashing Machine: 1/5 stats now.
[*] Rocky Reef Plankton: 1/2 stats now.
[*] Debt-Ridden Scholar: 2/1 stats now.
[*] Inspector Incognito: 1/6 stats now.
[*] Cousin Caiman: 3/4 stats now.
[*] Judge Dairy: 5 HP.
[*] Vaxxinut: 1/2 stats now.
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[h2]Crew[/h2]
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[*] Dynamator: Play costs 2 frames, ability costs 2 frames.
[*] Obsessive Assistant: Ability costs 1 frame.
[*] Adventure Ashington: Play costs 1 frame.
[*] Unstable Clapper: Play costs 1 frame.
[*] Sci-Fi Siri: Ability costs 1 frame.
[*] Reel Runner: Ability costs 1 frame.
[*] Monster Maker: Play costs 2 frames.
[*] Action Axel: Ability to 2 frames.
[*] Horror Hank: Ability to 1 frame.
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[h2]Tropes[/h2]
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[*] Couch Trap: Freeze pre-selected enemy lead backstage to no more than 3.
[*] Trap Door: Play costs 2 frames.
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[b]Players will receive automatic compensation on their account for any nerfed cards in their collection. [/b]
Thanks to all community members involved in playtesting the changes: JetmanSkye, MageArmour, Aqwijn, Merxy, yarracteeln.
[h1]More Voiceovers[/h1]
We added voiceover for tons of characters - Rex Xaah, The Godfish, Bartender Hydra, Alice Alea and many more.
[h1]The Great Collection Schism[/h1]
By popular demand, we've revamped the way you view your Collection! Now, Decks and Cards are separate entities with their own screens.
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[*] [b]New Collection Screen[/b]: Easily view your Collection on a dedicated screen.
[*] [b]Updated Deck Selection Screen[/b]: The decklist now exclusively serves as a decklist, with all deck actions performed at the center of the screen.
[img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41622509/7397ff487681182c2624b310a02eb4ff4c0d3737.jpg[/img]
[*] [b]Color Indication for Missing Cards[/b]: Cards not in your Collection are now clearly indicated with color.
[img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41622509/b83c91a6203d78f67811fbde28801fac3bb8ce03.jpg[/img]
[*] [b]Improved Crafting Access[/b]: The crafting window now appears automatically when you add a card not in your Collection. More convenient ways to mass craft cards are on the way!
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[h1]Performance optimization[/h1]
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We’re excited to announce significant performance improvements in our latest update! For the first time since our early access release, we've made major strides in optimizing the game.
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[*] [b]Faster Load Times[/b]: Enjoy significantly reduced load times.
[*] [b]Improved Memory Management[/b]: The game now uses a more predictable amount of memory.
[*] [b]Smoother Visuals[/b]: Experience a smoother and more polished gameplay experience.
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While we’re not claiming perfection just yet, these enhancements provide a solid foundation for future optimizations. Thank you for your continued support as we work to make the game even better!
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