Devlog #16 - The Shaman & Skill Tree Secrets
The whispers of the Void have grown into aroarDevlog #16 is here, and itspackedwith cool new things! The enigmaticShamanis right around the corner, alongside somespicynew skill tree news. Lets get into it!
The moment youve been waiting for is here. The shadowy figure teased in Devlog #15 has stepped into the light, andoh boy, does he bring the storm... and poison... and.. you get the idea... Lets break down hisotherworldly-totemic toolkit!
The Shamans abilities are all abouttotems and what they can do to help in the battlefield. Weve cranked the totem usage this time around and we even have a new trait called: Ancestry which will consume stacks to summon totems for you! We really did go all in on it and it is reaching someludicrous levels of totemic madness. Behold! As The Shaman summons a variety of them to absolutely decimate the void. [previewyoutube=xb4dVP2rZEU;full][/previewyoutube]
As always the Ascension is the second thing we decided after deciding on the character, and we wanted to reinforce the ritualistic nature of the character in his ascension. After many many many hours of discussion, trying to figure out how to be thematic, simple to interact with but different at the same time this is what we defined:
Doesn't look like much hahaha, but we were excited! We thought what if the Shaman danced around a ritual pyre to invoke ancestral spirits, maybe even gods to fight for him? and at that point we were all convinced! But would it be fun? Only one way to find out! Heres arare glimpseat the very first prototype of his ascension, where we experimented with his ritual circle: [previewyoutube=cOfP7ERIvg8;full][/previewyoutube] This was an very early version focused on the testing of its functionality alone, it required so many spins around the pyre that you might become a Shaman yourself after performing a ritual this long so we tweaked here and there made a few new visuals replaced a thing or two and Beholdthe final form. [previewyoutube=36rVxNXgJOA;full][/previewyoutube] When the Shamans ascension triggers, otherworldly beings come to assist the Shaman. They surge into the battlefield, amplifying his powers into acataclysmic crescendo. The screen gets filled with these ancient beings and the Shaman becomes aconduit for them. Itsequal parts terrifying and glorious. (And yes, that is indeed a gigantic and ancient fire-bird-god thing.)
After many iterations to this system we are finally able to see it completed. Heres asneak peekbut dont squint too hard, weve blurred the juiciest bits:
New branches, synergies, andmystery nodes await.Whats hidden in the fog and blurriness?Youll find outsoon.
The Shaman is coming soon, being followed close after by his two mysterious friends but this is still just a prelude to somethingeven biggerlurking in the shadows Sound off in the comments:
~ The Soulstone Team
[ 2025-04-04 17:00:00 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings, Void Hunters!
The whispers of the Void have grown into aroarDevlog #16 is here, and itspackedwith cool new things! The enigmaticShamanis right around the corner, alongside somespicynew skill tree news. Lets get into it!
The Shaman: Master of Totems
The moment youve been waiting for is here. The shadowy figure teased in Devlog #15 has stepped into the light, andoh boy, does he bring the storm... and poison... and.. you get the idea... Lets break down hisotherworldly-totemic toolkit!
New Skills: Total Totem Madness
The Shamans abilities are all abouttotems and what they can do to help in the battlefield. Weve cranked the totem usage this time around and we even have a new trait called: Ancestry which will consume stacks to summon totems for you! We really did go all in on it and it is reaching someludicrous levels of totemic madness. Behold! As The Shaman summons a variety of them to absolutely decimate the void. [previewyoutube=xb4dVP2rZEU;full][/previewyoutube]
Shamans Ascension: From Sketch to Spectacle
As always the Ascension is the second thing we decided after deciding on the character, and we wanted to reinforce the ritualistic nature of the character in his ascension. After many many many hours of discussion, trying to figure out how to be thematic, simple to interact with but different at the same time this is what we defined:
Doesn't look like much hahaha, but we were excited! We thought what if the Shaman danced around a ritual pyre to invoke ancestral spirits, maybe even gods to fight for him? and at that point we were all convinced! But would it be fun? Only one way to find out! Heres arare glimpseat the very first prototype of his ascension, where we experimented with his ritual circle: [previewyoutube=cOfP7ERIvg8;full][/previewyoutube] This was an very early version focused on the testing of its functionality alone, it required so many spins around the pyre that you might become a Shaman yourself after performing a ritual this long so we tweaked here and there made a few new visuals replaced a thing or two and Beholdthe final form. [previewyoutube=36rVxNXgJOA;full][/previewyoutube] When the Shamans ascension triggers, otherworldly beings come to assist the Shaman. They surge into the battlefield, amplifying his powers into acataclysmic crescendo. The screen gets filled with these ancient beings and the Shaman becomes aconduit for them. Itsequal parts terrifying and glorious. (And yes, that is indeed a gigantic and ancient fire-bird-god thing.)
Beyond the Shaman: Skill Tree Secrets in the Static
After many iterations to this system we are finally able to see it completed. Heres asneak peekbut dont squint too hard, weve blurred the juiciest bits:
New branches, synergies, andmystery nodes await.Whats hidden in the fog and blurriness?Youll find outsoon.
Closing Thoughts: The Void Grows Hungrier
The Shaman is coming soon, being followed close after by his two mysterious friends but this is still just a prelude to somethingeven biggerlurking in the shadows Sound off in the comments:
- Are you looking forward for the Shamans totem-summoning madness?
- What do you think the blurred Skill Tree nodes hide?
- You all know we are working on a new game mode, with new bosses and maps but there is something else another HUGE feature in development what do you think it could be? PS: its not coop, not yet =(
~ The Soulstone Team
[ 2025-04-04 17:00:00 CET ] [ Original post ]
Soulstone Survivors is an action roguelite where you slay hordes of foes and face titanic bosses while learning powerful skills to enhance your character. Play as a Void Hunter, and with the spoils of every match craft weapons, unlock new characters, upgrade your skill tree and equip new runes, all in your quest for godlike powers.
With deep RPG mechanics intertwined with Roguelite elements, Soulstone Survivors offers a condensed, yet deep Action RPG experience:
We have prepared the roadmap below which outlines what to expect as the game evolves:
We are a tiny team that chose to stay independent and continue developing a game we love and would like to thank you very much for your attention and interest, and to all our existing community for all the help so far, we wouldn't be here without you!
With deep RPG mechanics intertwined with Roguelite elements, Soulstone Survivors offers a condensed, yet deep Action RPG experience:
- Explore almost 150 unique Active Skills (and growing!);
- Unlock and play with 14 Characters, with many more to come;
- Experiment with hundreds of Passive Skills and Runes to customize your characters;
- Progress through the Skill Tree with your Soulstones;
- Face and defeat powerful Bosses;
- Choose Curses that increase your challenge in interesting ways;
- Overcome extreme challenges to craft legendary weapons;
- Complete dozens of achievements and unlock new powers;
We have prepared the roadmap below which outlines what to expect as the game evolves:
We are a tiny team that chose to stay independent and continue developing a game we love and would like to thank you very much for your attention and interest, and to all our existing community for all the help so far, we wouldn't be here without you!
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