Prepare for the dungeons! While we've been toiling away on these epic adventures, they're still under wraps for a grand reveal when they're truly ready for action! Stay tuned!

This week, our team has been on fire, expanding the quest framework and crafting a formidable dungeon arena for you to conquer!

Updates:

• Extra Quests: Added new quests to enhance your gaming experience.
  
• Player Mini Info: Fixed the two-digit level display issue (minimized player info panel).
  
• Dungeon Level Spawner & Manager: Introduced systems to handle dungeon level spawning.
  
• Dungeon Levels & Nav Meshes: Added dungeon levels and their respective navigation meshes.
  
• Dungeon Level Enemy Spawners: Initial draft of enemy spawners for dungeon levels.
  
• Base Dungeon Level Prefabs: Included foundational prefabs for dungeon levels.
  
• Unity AI Navigation: Integrated navigation meshes for all current dungeon levels.
  

• Level 10 Healing: Players no longer receive healing after reaching level 10.
  
• Steel Gloves Icon: Corrected the icon for steel gloves.
  

Updates:

• Improved Targeting: Enjoy a significant performance boost with optimized enemy targeting. (this was causing most of the lag in the wilds & cave area)
  
• Spear Hit Sound: We've revamped the hit sound for spears to make your combat experience more immersive.
  
• Sell Food Items: Sell all your food items, including fruit and vegetable dishes, to the vendors.
  
• Action Bar Hotkeys: Now, you can see the hotkey numbers for each slot in your action bar for improved gameplay.
  
• Main Menu Tooltips: We've added missing button tooltips to the main menu, making navigation smoother.
  
• Ambient Audio Framework: While there's no ambient audio yet, we've laid the groundwork for immersive soundscapes.
  
• Patrol Path Optimization: Default behavior for patrol paths has been improved, with minimal impact on gameplay.
  
• Code Cleanup: We've tidied up the code for a more polished gaming experience.
  

• Treasure Chest Fixes: We've resolved errors related to treasure chests for seamless loot collection.
  
• Highlight Fixes: Various fixes, including treasure chest highlight text and healing well highlight size adjustments.
  
• Lighting Enhancement: A minor light fix in the cave for improved visuals.
  

Explore the rich, enchanting world of The Shrouded Parchments like never before. For a limited time, we're offering a special discount on this epic RPG adventure. Immerse yourself in a captivating storyline, battle formidable foes, and unlock the secrets of a forgotten realm.

Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or new to the RPG genre, The Shrouded Parchments offers a captivating experience for all. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on an unforgettable journey.


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Roadmap
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Fixed all outstanding issues found.

Updates:

• Player Stash Fix: Your player stash is now accessible again after we resolved a bug that was causing it to be inaccessible.
  
• Streamlined Coin Value Display: Say goodbye to unnecessary decimal points (.00) in the coin value UI for a cleaner look.
  
• Bridge Navigation Mesh Fix: We've also fixed the bridge navigation mesh, allowing players to reach the academy courtyard without any issues.
  
• Wilds & Ghost Village Navigation Update: Navigation in the wilds and ghost village has been improved for a smoother gaming experience.
  
• Area Load Error Fix: We've fixed problems related to area loading to ensure a more stable and enjoyable adventure.
  

[h3]Join us for an epic gaming adventure with this week's update! Explore new quests, meet new NPCs, hire combat followers, and enjoy everything this exciting update has to offer. Your support fuels our passion![/h3]

[h3]New Additions:[/h3]

Game Statistics Panel: A work-in-progress game statistics panel has been added - you can access it in-game from the Pause Menu > Statistics
Fisherman NPC in Starhaven: Encounter the new Fisherman NPC in Starhaven.
Academy Exterior Welcome Message: Experience an improved welcome message at the academy exterior.
Academy Interior Updates: Discover enhancements and improvements within the academy interior.
Academy Exterior Visuals and Navigation: The academy exterior receives visual updates and improved navigation.
Shop Minimap Icons: Shop minimap icons are now shop-type specific, providing clearer information.
Hire Combat Followers: Hire combat followers from the Drill Sergeant in Starhaven.

[h3]Updates:[/h3]


Time Stop During Conversations: Enjoy a more immersive dialogue experience with time-stop during conversations.
Highlight Text Improvement: Highlight text is now presented in a floating text format.
Captain of the Guards Quests: Explore new quests with the Captain of the Guards.
Area Cleanup in Starhaven and Wilds: Enjoy a more polished and clutter-free environment in Starhaven and the Wilds.
Prefabricated Healing Well: The healing well is now prefabricated, improving development speed.
Starhaven NPC Cleanup: NPCs in Starhaven have undergone cleanup and optimization.
Auto Attack Key Change: The auto-attack key has been changed to "E" for improved gameplay.

[h3]Fixes:[/h3]

Shop Icon Color Fix: Corrected the color of shop icons for improved visibility.
Quest Giver Exclamation Icons: Quest givers now hide their exclamation mark icons when they have no more quests.
Rare Fighter Error Fix: Resolved a rare error affecting fighter characters in the game.
Healing Well Timer Fix: Fixed the issue where the healing well's timer would reset upon changing areas.
Quest Giver Minimap Icon Rotation Fix: Fixed the rotation of minimap icons for quest givers.
Navmesh Obstacle Collision Fix: Colliders causing some of the navigation issues have been addressed.
Training Grounds Guard Fix: Issues with Training Grounds guards have been corrected.

Updates:

Dialogue and Tutorial Improvements: Enhanced dialogues with various characters and introduced low HP tutorial dialog text.
Lumberjack Quests: lowered number of required items to complete quests.
Crafting Button Feedback: Visual feedback when interacting with the Craft button.
Shopkeeper Discount: Set a minimum shopkeeper discount of 70% for better deals.
Lighting and Shadows: Refined lighting and shadows in Starhaven and Wilds areas.
Starhaven Enhancements: Ongoing refinements in Starhaven.
Target Management: Improved target management during movement.
Manager Prefab Optimization: Reduced the weight of the manager prefab to enhance loading times.
Code Cleanup: General code cleanup for smoother gameplay.

New Additions:

Player House Area: Added a new player house area, providing a personal space. (the house next to the starting position in Starhaven)
Healing Wells: Added a healing well to Starhaven and Wilds areas, offering restorative benefits.
Crafted HP and MP Items: Added crafting and cooking options for HP and MP recovery.
Full-Screen Area Map: Enhanced navigation with a full-screen area map.
Training Grounds: Created new training grounds in Starhaven to improve character development.
Combat Dummy: Introduced a combat dummy NPC for combat training purposes (gives some xp when killed).
Drill Sergeant: Added drill sergeant quest giver. (quests & follower recruiting - WIP)
New Followers: Welcomed Starhaven Swordsman & Archers as your loyal followers. (not recruitable yet)
Lumberjack Quests: Added quest to gather wood to the Lumberjack.
Navmesh Obstacles: Introduced navmesh obstacle components to crafting tables.

Fixes:

Enemies React to Ranged Attacks: Enemies exhibit appropriate responses to ranged attacks.
Quest Givers: Rectified issues that were affecting quest givers, ensuring smoother quest interactions.
Seller Value Fixes: Enhanced the marketplace with corrected seller values.
Unused Prefab Removal: Eliminated an unused prefab for optimization.
Skeleton Knight Animation: Fixed animation glitches affecting skeleton knights.
Rare Fighter Error: Resolved a rare error that impacted fighter characters in the game.
Code Maintenance: General fixes for minor issues. (performance improvements)

Thank you for your continued support as we strive to enhance your gaming experience in The Shrouded Parchments!

Updates:

• Dialogue Window Position: Enjoy a more accessible dialogue window repositioned in the upper center of the screen.
  
• Crafting Ingredient Seller: Explore a new crafting ingredient seller in Starhaven.
  
• Interactive Marketplace: Experience a more engaging marketplace with seller value fixes.
  
• Missing Sheep Quest Dialogues: Immerse yourself in the "Missing Sheep" quest with captivating dialogues.
  
• Embark on the "Missing Sheep" Quest: Dive into the intricacies of the "Missing Sheep" quest.
  
• New Quest Givers: Meet a new quest giver, Willow Woolwander, and undertake a quest to find her beloved black sheep, Baa'rry.
  
• Welcome "Baa'rry": Greet "Baa'rry," the black sheep follower, now residing in the Wilds area.
  
• Discover the Weaver Crafting Table: Uncover the "Weaver," a new crafting table that enhances your crafting capabilities.
  

• Dialogue Improvements: Enjoy smoother conversations with minor dialogue fixes.
  
• Main Menu Lighting: Experience enhanced lighting and shadow effects in the main menu.
  
• Shadow Consistency: Corrected issues where shadows were not consistently visible in builds.
  
• Pickup Spawning: Prevent occasional overlapping of pickups during their spawning process.
  

Embark on a journey of new experiences and improvements with these key changes:

Fixes:

• Fixed Pickup Range: Items are no longer picked up over long distances; instead, the character moves to their location if they're outside pickup range.
  
• Minimap Icon Removal from NPCs: Enjoy a clearer interface with removed minimap icons from NPCs (applies to general-purpose NPCs).
  
• Leather Hat Icon Fix: Enjoy a consistent interface with the fixed leather hat icon.
  
• Gold Pile Highlight Fix: Benefit from an updated interface with the fixed gold pile highlight.
  
• Spelling Fixes: Dialogue and other spelling mistakes have been rectified.
  
• Crafting Window Bug Fix: Craft without interruptions as the crafting window now remains open until closed.
  
• Music Player Loading Fix: Stay immersed with a fixed music player that resumes after moving to a new area.
  
• Iron Ore Pickup Locations Fix: Fixed iron ore spawn positions in Starhaven Wilds.
  
• Visual Fix for MoveTo Effect: Engage in a more visually pleasing experience with the fixed MoveTo effect.
  
• Loading Image Update: Changed the images used in the loading screen.
  

• Wood Log Pickups: Collect wood logs in the Wilds and Swamp areas.
  
• Enhanced Crafting Tables: Navigate Starhaven with confidence, utilizing updated crafting tables for weapons, armor, and ore.
  
• Fixed Iron Dagger Pickup: Enjoy a more seamless pickup experience for iron daggers.
  
• Animal NPCs in Starhaven: Encounter charming animal NPCs, including sheep, chickens, and chicks.
  
• Chicken and Chick Assets: Immerse yourself further with the addition of detailed chicken and chick assets.
  
• Sheep NPC in Starhaven: Say hello to the first sheep NPC in Starhaven.
  
• Sheep Dialogue: Engage in conversations with sheep NPCs, enriching your interactions within the game world.
  
• Crafting UI Enhancements: Bid farewell to crafting UI errors with various fixes and improvements.
  
• Player Dialogue Enhancement: Dive into dialogues that address you as 'You' for a more immersive experience.
  
• Enhanced NPC Highlighting: Experience better quest giver highlighting for smoother interactions.
  
• Crafting Tabs: Navigate crafting more intuitively with the addition of crafting tabs.
  
• Crafting Table Tooltips: Discover crafting ingredients without confusion, as numbers are removed from tooltips.
  
• Split Crafting Recipes: Enjoy crafting with clear, split crafting recipes for easier navigation.
  
• Academy Crafting Table Fix: Engage in smoother crafting with a fixed academy crafting table.
  
• Improvements for Ability Pickups: Ability pickups now use a parchment prefab for better distinction.
  
• Highlight Text Display Enhancement: Get a clearer picture with highlight text showing shop, crafting table, and enemy names.
  
• Enemy Position Fix: Enemies in Starhaven Wilds now return to their original position for a smoother experience.
  
• Code Maintenance: Experience a more polished and smoother game with optimized code.
  
• Enhanced Enemy Aggression: Engage in more challenging battles as enemies become more aggressive.
  
• Enhanced Pickup Interaction: Interact better with your environment using highlights on all pickups.
  
• Faction System Work: Get ready for faction dynamics as groundwork is being laid for factions.
  
• Player Data Addition: Shape your journey with a player data system to remember your choices and actions.
  
• Balanced Enemy Levels: Engage in more challenging battles as enemies start at the player level.
  
• Version Display Addition: Stay informed with the new version display on the main menu.
  
• HUD Dimension Toggle Enhancement: Enjoy a more immersive experience with a toggled player HUD dimension.
  
• Welcome Message Enhancement: Start your adventure right with a welcome message and starter items.
  
• Crafting Window Bug Fix: Craft without interruptions as the crafting window now stays open until closed.
  
• Button Tooltips Addition: Navigate the game world more intuitively with the addition of button tooltips.
  
• Visual Fix for MoveTo Effect: Engage in a more visually pleasing experience with the fixed MoveTo effect.
  

• Added a welcoming message for players
  
• Fixed dialogue choice color issues
  
• Conducted a spellcheck on dialogues
  
• Updated prices for abilities
  
• Introduced a player stash instance within the academy interior
  
• Expanded player stash capacity to accommodate 8 slots
  

The Shrouded Parchments
Version 0.1.0 Changelog

[Gameplay]

• Introduced basic equipment (leather, iron & steel armors).
  
• Fixed issue where clicking action bar items didn't work properly.
  
• Improved the item list for the academy merchant.
  
• Enhanced the wave strike projectile for more visual impact.
  
• Tweaked enemy drops and crafting resources for better loot distribution.
  
• Implemented auto pick-up for enemy drops and crafted resources.
  
• New weapon: Wrathcleaver (drops from Shadowmire Passage boss Gromlok).
  
• Added new loading screens and fixed various scene issues.
  
• Cleaned up swamp and village areas for improved exploration.
  
• Checked and cleaned up areas in wilds, academy, and cave.
  
• Balanced the price of the healthy hat for better gameplay progression.
  
• Fixed player stash issue in Starhaven.
  
• Increased shop re-buy discount to 70% for specialized shops.
  
• Resolved issue where target was being kept after death.
  
• Introduced a minimap toggle button for player convenience.
  
• Fixed minimap and minimap icons for improved navigation.
  
• Introduced new troll enemy variants: Deeptroll, Swinetusk, Titanfist, Gromlok (boss).
  
• Added troll drops to enhance loot variety.
  
• Added troll death and grunt sound effects for immersive combat.
  
• Fixed patrol path prefabs for smoother AI behavior.
  
• Lowered portal fade timers for a more fluid transition.
  
• Fixed equipped 2H sword animation for more realistic combat stances.
  
• Updated resource data for crafting and resource management.
  
• Introduced gold piles (small and big) for cave exploration.
  
• Added an academy portal to Shadowmire Passage for new questlines.
  
• Fixed issue where treasure chest remained clickable after being opened.
  
• Blocked zoom when mouse is over UI elements for better gameplay control.
  
• Added a button to toggle the Trait window.
  
• Fixed player auto-attack getting enabled after enemy is defeated.
  
• Fixed arrow projectile bugs for smoother ranged combat.
  
• Updated prices for better in-game economy balancing.
  
• Introduced armor crafting recipes for diverse customization.
  
• Added leather, iron, and steel armor sets for unique looks.
  
• Added new crafting ingredients: charcoal, cloth, leather, and steel.
  
• Adjusted leather equipment stats and descriptions for accuracy.
  
• Implemented weapon attack speed functionality for varied gameplay.
  
• Disabled shield when weapon is two-handed for realistic combat stance.
  

• Increased size of inventory item description text box for readability.
  
• Improved cave visuals and ambiance for a captivating experience.
  
• Fixed issue where treasure chest opened in the wrong direction.
  
• Added point light to all weapon pickups for better visibility.
  
• Updated nature staff projectile and hit effects for better visuals.
  
• Improved minimap icons with spotlights for better visibility.
  
• Display song name while playing music and cleaned up music data.
  
• Introduced new sound effects for weapons and enemies.
  

• Optimized dialogue and player choice colors for readability.
  
• Fixed quests and dialogues for the smith and herbalist NPCs.
  
• Ensured flawless functionality of Agnes' quests and dialogues.
  
• Fixed Dialogue CompletedQuest condition for accurate quest tracking.
  
• Introduced a new shop named Shady Buyer Co. in Starhaven.
  
• Widened player stash UI title for improved visibility.
  
• Edited terrain in the ghost village area for enhanced visuals.
  
• Updated Starhaven map for improved navigation.
  

• Continued code optimization for smoother performance.
  
• Various bug fixes and improvements for a more polished gameplay experience.
  

This update brings a wealth of new content to The Shrouded Parchments, including:

New quests: Help Agnes the Herbalist gather flowers, or explore the ghost village and battle its undead inhabitants.

• Explore the updated Ghost Village area
  
• Pick flowers and complete quests
  
• Bug fixes and quality of life improvements
  
• New HUD graphics
  
• Zoom functionality
  
• Auto pickup toggle
  
• Bug fixes
  

• The Ghost Village area is now home to the rare ghost bloom flowers. These flowers can be picked up and used to complete the quests for Agnes. But beware the ghosts guarding them.
  
• There are also a few new quests that have been added to the game. These quests involve picking flowers, defeating enemies, and exploring the Ghost Village.
  
• New items: Complete quests and receive the new Nature Staff as a reward and call the stars to help you in battle.
  
• The update also includes a number of bug fixes and quality of life improvements. For example, the HUD graphics have been updated.
  
• There is now a zoom functionality.
  
• Finally, the update includes an auto pickup toggle. This means that you can now choose whether or not to automatically pick up items when you walk over them, the only caveat is that it will not work on environment pickups (flowers, rocks, wood, etc. > eg. pickups you get through exploring)
  

Changes

• Added player stash and inventory chests.
  
• Updated teleport FX.
  
• Added treasure chests.
  
• Added auto pickup functionality.
  
• Auto pickup doesn't on ingredients you get from exploration.
  
• Updated to set gold coins as coin pickup instead of the default pouch.
  
• Added player auto attack toggle.
  
• Updated starhaven ingredient locations.
  
• Updated bow stats. (buffed up damage)
  

• Auto attack was being enabled any time you manually attacked.
  
• Treasure chest open animation.
  

• Player stash and inventory chests.
  
• new crafting tables (turn ores into ingots, wood to coal & those to weapons).
  
• new crafting recipes (iron bar, coal, weapons).
  
• New ingredients (iron ore, wood, coal, iron bar).
  

Additions

• Added 2H sword for player and enemies.
  

• Added swamp undead enemies and their respective patrol paths.
  
• Added cave entrance to use as doorway to other areas (later).
  
• Updated ghost village enemies and patrols.
  
• Updated Nature scene enemies and patrol paths.
  
• Increased enemy waypoint tolerance (was causing some bugs with patrol).
  
• Goblin warriors now have a small chance to drop an iron dagger.
  

• Removed blocking UI from Starhaven map.
  
• Fixed plus/minus buttons double allocating traits.
  
• Fixed crafting UI starting up as visible on maps without crafting table.
  

Added Crafting System

We're excited to announce the addition of a crafting system to the Shrouded Parchments! This new system allows you to create potions using the drops from goblin and undead enemies, as well as the mushrooms that you can find in the area just outside the starting castle. All of the ingredients for these potions can be found in this area, so you won't have to go far to start crafting.

The only crafting table available at the moment is located inside the academy, in the main hall. However, we plan to add more crafting tables in the future, so you'll be able to craft potions from anywhere in the world.

We're also very excited to begin working on adding more weapons, weapon types, crafting receipes and enemies to the existing areas. We'll keep you updated on our progress, and we can't wait to see what you create!

Image:
potion crafting table in the academy


potion crafting UI