This update is a bit smaller than I would've liked story-wise, but hopefully the improvements to the overall experience make up for it.

REVAMPED SIMULATOR: "THE GAUNTLET"

The original VR simulator location was a bit of an afterthought, since I realized that there were no places to grind thanks to a lack of random encounters. I'm still hesitant to add random encounters at this point in time (it would require a lot of new enemy designs to make it not feel repetitive), but this should be a good compromise to get more mileage out of the turn-based RPG mechanics.

THE GAUNTLET

Instead of rematching specific fights, entering The Gauntlet now puts you in a boss rush against familiar faces you've encountered during the story. These fights are tougher than their story versions, so be prepared. In order to help the player confront these intimidating opponents, allow me to introduce:

NEW NPC

^Meet Cassola, a new shopkeeper that can be encountered in the revamped VR simulator. She's a snarky AI assistant that will sell you Crowd Favors.
The Crowd Favor system was introduced with Iron First Chapter 2, but it was heavily underutilized at the time, only being used by certain boss fights as a kind of modifier. In the new update, you will be able to purchase Crowd Favors as a type of equipment, opening up new build possibilities. Additionally, while fighting in the Gauntlet's boss rush you will find Cassola in-between boss fights, and you can rent Crowd Favors to spice up your run. You can also choose to rob her, but you might find it's more than you bargained for... Thank you for playing,I hope you continue to enjoy CHI Project!

[ 2025-06-04 19:04:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Check out the Kickstarter here! There's an early bird bundle that includes higher tier items at a discount, but supplies are limited. Becoming a Test Subject or higher will grant you access to new builds before the general public, allowing you to play early! [previewyoutube=nVTSkJYIfr0;leftthumb][/previewyoutube]

[ 2024-12-17 18:40:17 CET ] [ Original post ]

I've opened a pre-launch page for the games Kickstarter campaign, and it's slated to start December 17th! Game development is time-consuming, which is difficult to juggle alongside the demands of everyday life. Crowdfunding would allow me to put my full attention onto CHI Project, cutting down the time required for release significantly.

Kickstarter Options

• Beta Builds - Get your hands on builds before release! Not only will it help make the final experience less buggy, but the wait until release will be less painful!
• Community Involvement - Dedicated backers can create their own character costumes, sidequests, and even boss fights to get themselves more immersed in the world! Plus, with enough support, the whole community can design an entire playable character by committee.
• And much more!

Of course, this requires a mutual trust between us. As a show of transparency, you can find a link to the demo here, which will give you a small taste of what's to come in the future (Steam demo coming soon!). All planned features will be building off of this foundation, and are entirely possible. If you have any additional questions, you can ask them on Bluesky, Twitter, or Discord. I'll do my best to respond in a timely manner. Thank you. - Caspore

[ 2024-12-09 03:21:49 CET ] [ Original post ]