Note that this patch will only affect users that are running Linux.

- Improve support for Linux distributions running Linux Kernel 5.X and up

QUARTET ARRIVES TO KICKSTARTER
[h2]Classic turn-based indie RPG with tag-team mechanics [/h2]

September 1st, 2021: Quartet, the second retro-inspired JRPG from games studio Something Classic, is live on Kickstarter now until September 30th, 2021. A spiritual successor to Something Classics 2017 release, Shadows of Adam, Quartet lets players control eight characters across four stories that gradually merge into one epic quest. Backers on Kickstarter can opt into a variety of rewards, from copies of the game to higher-level rewards like the chance to design epic gear, craft an NPC, or even write a whole quest! Join the campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/somethingclassic/quartet-0

Shadows of Adam was a success for us, says producer Tyler Mire. But we learned so much from the experience and the user feedback. Weve put everything weve learned into Quartetto make it so much bigger and better than our last game.

From the steampunk-inspired streets of Leornia, to the airship battles that rage on the battlefront of the Auslen Empire, Quartet takes players on an adventure they will never forget! Meet a remarkable cast of characters including a snooty mage, a disillusioned soldier, an irreverent cook, a troubled shop girl, a sentient water mammal, a dashing doctor, a magical cop, and an ancient golem. Collect oodles of powerful gear for your small army of protagonists, while unraveling an ancient conspiracy that literally reshaped the world centuries ago.

Features include:

• Eight heroes with a unique roster of spells and abilities
  
• Tactically deep tag-team combat
  
• A sprawling, character-driven story
  
• Tons of epic and imaginative loot
  

Shadows of Adam Coming to PlayStation with a Limited Collectors Edition
Long-awaited physical edition pre-orders now open for Switch and PlayStation

Los Angeles - June 14th, 2021 | PM Studios and Something Classic Games are pleased to announce that the indie classic Shadows of Adam is coming to PlayStation 4 digitally and on Nintendo Switch in physical form. The digital PlayStation 4 version will be launching tomorrow, June 15th and in addition, pre-orders begin tomorrow for the physical versions via Limited Run Games for both PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

https://youtu.be/yialDpOnj90

Digital pre-orders can be placed via the PlayStation Store for $14.99. Limited physical editions will be available at Limited Run Games for $34.99 and $64.99.

Pre-orders go live Tuesday, June 15th at 12 Noon EST via Limited Run Games and can be ordered via the following links..
Shadows of Adam [PlayStation 4] - 1,500 units: https://limitedrungames.com/products/shadows-of-adam-ps4
Shadows of Adam [PlayStation 4 Limited Edition] - 500 units https://limitedrungames.com/products/shadows-of-adam-collectors-edition-ps4
Shadows of Adam [Nintendo Switch] - 4,000 units https://limitedrungames.com/products/shadows-of-adam-switch
Shadows of Adam [Nintendo Switch Limited Edition] - 1,000 units https://limitedrungames.com/products/shadows-of-adam-collectors-edition-switch

Shadows of Adam is a creative, humorous and exciting take on the 16-bit JRPG era, but with its own twists and style for the modern day gamer. Fast-paced battles, gorgeous graphics, an awesome soundtrack and the convenience to save anywhere you like make it tough to resist! Whether playing on the TV or in handheld mode, the games glorious pixels will immerse you in the adventure and its memorable scenes.

Features include:

Compelling Character Driven Story: Shadows of Adams story is one with a deep narrative and an interesting plot. The story revolves around 4 main characters: Asrael, Kellan, Curtis and Talon.
A Strategic AP Management Battle System: AP is restored between each round of battle automatically and through defeating enemies. This allows a unique attrition system that encourages skill use and fast combat.
Beautiful Visuals: Shadows of Adam features beautifully modernized visuals inspired by classic JRPGs of the '90s.
Original Soundtrack With Over 44 Tracks: An original soundtrack by Tyler Mire thats inspired by music from the genre's greatest games. This soundtrack includes unique themes for each area and character and has an emphasis on strong melodies and an emotional connection.

Editors: If there is anything we can do to facilitate your coverage of this news, or if you would like to speak to PM Studios team members, please let us know!

Press Kit - Shadows of Adam

Social Media: Site / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Twitch

About PM Studios
Founded in 2008 and based in Los Angeles, California and Seoul Korea, PM Studios, Inc. is an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment and mobile applications. More information about PM Studios and its products can be found at www.pm-studios.com.

About Something Classic Games
Something Classic Games is an indie game developer composed of industry pros. Shadows of Adam is its first game released, a JRPG styled after the SNES classics with modern sensibilities.

PR Contact
Bill Murphy
billiam@pm-studios.com

Greetings to all:

Something Classic and Retreaux Games are proud to announce their latest RPG, Pillars of Dust, is now available on Steam for purchase.

We are excited to announce that we will be offering a free copy of Something Classic's 2017 RPG, Shadows of Adam with every purchase of Pillars of Dust as a release week bonus.



Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in reviewing, streaming, or otherwise covering the game. There are still keys available for content creators, so please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@somethingclassic.net.

For more information about Pillars of Dust, please visit the official Pillars of Dust website and watch the release trailer on YouTube:
[previewyoutube=gXssHyxo2wA;full][/previewyoutube]

About Pillars of Dust:

In this 8-Bit throwback RPG, step into the concurrent stories of Prince Carlton and pauper Gregg as they make their separate ways through a forgotten kingdom. Guided by mysterious wise men, the two each set out on adventures into the great unknown. Unbeknownst to each other, their paths are on an unexpected crash course!

With a variety of companions, countless secrets, and a non-linear storyline, no two runs of Pillars of Dust will be quite the same. Will you be the first to unlock the truths of Alluriga and get the coveted 100% completion?

Something Classic and Retreaux Games are thrilled to announce that retro 8-bit styled RPG Pillars of Dust is coming to Steam March 17th, 2020!

Step into the shoes of Prince Carlton and pauper Gregg as they make their separate ways through a forgotten kingdom. Guided by mysterious wise men, the two set out on adventures into the great unknown. Unbeknownst to each other, their paths run parallel.

With a variety of recruitable companions, countless secrets, and a non-linear character selection screen, no two runs of Pillars of Dust will be quite the same! Will you be the first to unlock the truths of Alluriga and get the coveted 100% completion?

[previewyoutube=gXssHyxo2wA;full][/previewyoutube]

Features:
You choose the order! Play through each characters story in the order of your choosing
Two main characters with intersecting story lines
One-liners and puns galore
Snappy RPG combat
8-bit style graphics and chiptunes
Fast-paced gameplay no grinding necessary
Streamlined menus and inventory system
Chicken nugget-based economy and collectible cheese

Head to the Pillars of Dust Steam page to wishlist today!












Follow us:
http:///www.pillarsofdust.com

http://www.somethingclassic.net
Something Classic on Discord
Something Classic on Twitter
Retreaux Games on Twitter
Retreaux Games on Instagram
Use the hashtag #PillarsOfDust

Today is the day!

You can now download a free-to-play demo Pillars of Dust.


(Default Key Bindings: Z- Confirm, X- Cancel. Works with some game controllers.)



Pillars of Dust is a retro RPG developed by Retreaux Games and published by Something Classic. It combines elements of NES-era RPGs with arcade games, adventure games, and more.

Josh and Andy at Retreaux Games wanted to make a game that they would want to play but they also want it to be a game that you want to play.

To that end, Retreaux Games fully welcome comments, praise, and criticism. If you play the demo and want to help improve the game before release, you can take the survey. Just click the link and answer a few questions!

Of course, you can always feel free to contact Retreaux Games on social media, send an e-mail to retreauxgames gmail com, or use the Pillars of Dust channel in the Something Classic Discord.

Thank you all and enjoy the demo!

Reach out on Social media

• Something Classic Discord
  
• Something Classic on Twitter
  
• Something Classic on Facebook
  
• Retreaux Games on Twitter
  
• Retreaux Games on Instagram
  
• Use the hashtag #PillarsOfDust
  

Something Classic Games is excited to publish Retreaux Games exciting new retro jrpg, Pillars of Dust. Heres some information about the upcoming demo!



August 31 is demo release day

We will be releasing a playable demo of Pillars of Dust on August 31, 2019. We spent some time incorporating the feedback we received at Replay FX into the game, and we think you will like the results. As an example of something that we adjusted, we made movement smoother while retaining the speed.

The demo will let you play all the way through to the end of the first dungeon for each main character, Carlton and Gregg. Its a pretty decent slice of the total game, and it will be jam-packed with secrets for the savvy explorer.

Visit our Steam page

We have created a Steam page for Pillars of Dust, which will go live on August 31. When we release the full game, it will be available on Steam for download. But starting August 31, you can start adding Pillars of Dust to your Steam wishlist so youll know exactly when its released and when it goes on sale!

Reach out on social media

As always, we welcome feedback dont hesitate to reach to us on social media if you have any questions, comments, or just want to chat. Here are some ways to reach us:

• Something Classic Discord
  
• Something Classic on Twitter
  
• Retreaux Games on Twitter
  
• Retreaux Games on Instagram
  
• Use the hashtag #PillarsOfDust
  

Something Classic Games is thrilled to announce the production of two new exciting JRPGs: Quartet and Pillars of Dust. Spearheaded by members from the Shadows of Adam development team, the games will also be developed with new outside collaborators.

Pillars of Dust:



Josh Garlitz (programmer and developer of Shadows of Adam) and Andrew Steadman bring together a JRPG with an arcade feel. Speed through the game as two men on an intersecting quest, or take the time to explore and learn about the storied past of the once prosperous nation of Alluriga. Grinding and repetition take a backseat to exploration, bizarre characters, and jokes about wimpy hands.

FEATURES

• Two main quest lines that come together
  
• SELECT which order you want to complete the game in: play through one characters entire arc before starting the others. Choose carefully: the order you play in will confer advantages to the other character!
  
• Unique dialogue and world building: exploration and talking to everyone and everything will be worth your while
  
• Keep track of your progress as you try to earn the legendary 100% completion
  
• In game currency is chicken nuggets
  

• Eight diverse protagonist characters
  
• Story-driven campaign
  
• Four separate opening chapters than can be played in any order
  
• Deep combat system featuring eight-character swap-in/swap-out combat
  
• Multi-party puzzle dungeons to explore
  
• Loads of secret items you can use to break the game
  

Hello everyone!

We are very pleased to announce that Shadows of Adam will be launching on the Nintendo eShop internationally on May 3! As part of this release, it will also be launched with Chinese and Japanese localization and will retail for $14.99 USD. You will be able to preload the game as of April 26 for a 10% discount.

We first launched Shadows of Adam for PC, Mac, and Linux back in February 2017, and we are incredibly excited to have the game launch on a Nintendo console.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FZaBH90DYk


Cheers!

Hi all,

It's been quite a while since our last update and I hope this finds you well. For those who backed at the $35 tier or higher, you should have received the Official Player's Guide in your Humble Bundle.

It is also available on Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1037860/Shadows_of_Adam__The_Official_Players_Guide/

The Shadows of Adam - The Official Player's Guide is comprised of 60 full-color pages, complete with boss strategies, item tables, fabled secrets and full area maps. No Shadows of Adam collection is complete without this Official Player's Guide!

• Area Maps - Detailed maps with tons of callouts to treasure, interesting NPCs and even secret paths!
  
• Boss Strategies - Detailed boss strategies written by the developers and members of the Shadows of Adam community to help take your game to the next level.
  
• Weapon, Armor and Item Tables - Crunchy data on all of the equipment available in Shadows of Adam!
  
• Bestiary - Tables containing monster data for all enemies in Shadows of Adam!
  
• Puzzle Solutions - Puzzle solutions in video form, so you will never get stuck!
  

Hi all, we have a very tiny update that just went live on Steam. Here's the changelist:

V 1.1.2 Fixes
-Fix typo in Talon's Mithril Coat - Sleak ---> Sleek
-Fix to some looping SFX.
-Reduced chance of hitting out of memory error

Guild of the Artificers V 1.0.4
-Fix unintentional solution in first Mystic Cave puzzle
-Fix issue where screen would sometimes not fade in correctly after optional boss in the Mystic Cave

Hi all,

Happy New Year!

Something Classic Games will be presenting Shadows of Adam this week at MAGFest from Jan 3-6, 2019. We'll be a part of the MIVS indie showcase at Booth 72! We hope you can stop by and say hi. If you haven't gotten a chance to play SoA yet, this is a great chance to come by. We'd love to meet you all.

See you there!

Yo! My fellow Something Classicers!

We are stoked to announce that Shadows of Adam will be 50% off for the duration of the Steam Summer Sale (June 21 - July 5). If you don't own a copy of this tubular game, or know some broseph or brosephine who totally needs to chillax with some gnarly JRPG action, now's the time to make them moves.



The whole Shadows of Adam crew is enjoying summer to the fullest, so what's your excuse? Get to suplexing those slimes!

Hello all,

We have a new update that contains a few fixes and QoL updates. Please let us know if there are any issues:

V 1.1.1 Fixes
-Remove "evasionBonus" from Nik1 and Harpy (Wind Tower). Oversight.
-Fix clip in Passageway.
-Fix clip in Final Dungeon.
-Fixed occasional teleport bug when going from Borges to Pirate cave at end game.
-Replace Rat ambush battle in Borges with stationary battle to prevent rare softlock.
-Moraga's (Water Guardian) "Attune" spell is slightly buffer.
-Add two way teleporter in the Final Dungeon. Once activated in final corridor, you can freely teleport back and forth from beginning to end.

Guild of the Artificers V 1.0.4
-Remove potential softlock when traveling to guild from an inn keeper.
-Fixed collision and graphical issue with statue near entrance of the DLC dungeon.
-Fixed crash that occurred when running game directly from .exe and DLC achievement is activated.

Exciting speedrunning news, two new WRs have been posted for Shadows of Adam:

• Any % WR - Dowolf in 3:06:14
  
• Pirate % WR - WicKedGamerDude in 49:15
  

Shadows of Adam will be one of the many awesome games being run during RPG Limit Break 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

What is RPG Limit Break?
RPG Limit Break is a week-long marathon of RPG speedruns (finishing console-style role playing games quickly)! RPGLB is an annual event where attendees come to perform speedruns or support our efforts to raise money for NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness. We also work closely with NAMI to help spread awareness about mental illness and the donation effort.

When is the Shadows of Adam run?
Shadows of Adam will be ran by Dowolf on Sunday, May 13 - 7:05 MDT.

Click for Full Schedule

How can I donate?
Click here!. Any amount helps! Help support this amazing event for an awesome cause!

More Info
Follow @RPGLimitBreak

Cheers!

Hi all,

In preparation for our anniversary (Feb 23rd) we have worked hard on a new patch to improve the experience of Shadows of Adam and tackle issues that have been reported to us. Here's the change-log:

V 1.1.0 Fixes
-Fix typo in one scene.
-Clipping issue in Airship.
-Bug where Miracle Badge wasn't blocking "Curse".
-When "Freeze" is inflicted, the target's "Blur" is now removed.
-Dradora map changed to have two tile path to the guild, in order to not get blocked by NPCs.



Balance:
-Ice Card got power boost. Freeze chance increased.
-Fire Card burn chance increased.
-Axebird (Water Garden) got a nerf. Gets less attacks per turn.
-All instant death moves now inflict 99% HP damage instead.
-Slight changes to Moraga, Golem, Adhain, Malvil boss fight AI.



Guild of the Artificers V 1.0.3
-Add text in Forge to elaborate that you can remove Essences/Artifacts from Reliquaries.
-Fix issue where post Mystic Cave boss scene wasn't fading in correctly at times.
-Fix for issue where Aether Ring and Baubleveil weren't working when imbued on a Reliquary.
-Fix issue with Baubleveil (artifact) "Shield" text being misaligned.
-Fixed two clipping issues in the Mystic Cave.
-Baubleveil (skill) now costs 75% AP.
-Added new spell for Asrael, "Super Nova". Learned at level 42.
-Curtis' "Soul Surge" got a significant power buff, cost is lowered to 55% AP.
-Mystic Cave boss AI tweaked slightly.
-New Game Plus stat increases were buffed slightly.

Mystic Cave artifacts:
-Aether Ring: Evasion bonus buff from 10% to 30%.
-Lodestone: Buff from +80 DEF to +120 DEF and an additonal +40 MDEF.
-Mindreaver: Buff from +40 MAG to +120 MAG.
-Vaporclasp: Buff from +40 SPD to +75 SPD.

In addition, Shadows of Adam is now 50% off during the duration of the Steam Lunar New Year sale (Feb 15th-19th)! If you already own the game and want to help spread the word, please share our steam page link on social media using the hashtag #ShadowsOfAdam! The below image can be used as well:



Other quick announcements:
-We'll be celebrating our anniversary by doing a daily livestream on our twitch page of the entire game with detailed dev commentary. This will be Feb 19th - Feb 23rd, 7-10pm EST. Please tune in!
-Shadows of Adam will appear in RPGLimitBreak 2018 as a featured speedrun game. This is a great charity marathon event that raises money for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. When we know the schedule, we'll be sure to post it!

We hope you have a wonderful day!

All the best,
Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke

Hi all,

In preparation for our anniversary (Feb 23rd) we have worked hard on a new patch to improve the experience of Shadows of Adam and tackle issues that have been reported to us. Here's the change-log:

V 1.1.0 Fixes
-Fix typo in one scene.
-Clipping issue in Airship.
-Bug where Miracle Badge wasn't blocking "Curse".
-When "Freeze" is inflicted, the target's "Blur" is now removed.
-Dradora map changed to have two tile path to the guild, in order to not get blocked by NPCs.



Balance:
-Ice Card got power boost. Freeze chance increased.
-Fire Card burn chance increased.
-Axebird (Water Garden) got a nerf. Gets less attacks per turn.
-All instant death moves now inflict 99% HP damage instead.
-Slight changes to Moraga, Golem, Adhain, Malvil boss fight AI.



Guild of the Artificers V 1.0.3
-Add text in Forge to elaborate that you can remove Essences/Artifacts from Reliquaries.
-Fix issue where post Mystic Cave boss scene wasn't fading in correctly at times.
-Fix for issue where Aether Ring and Baubleveil weren't working when imbued on a Reliquary.
-Fix issue with Baubleveil (artifact) "Shield" text being misaligned.
-Fixed two clipping issues in the Mystic Cave.
-Baubleveil (skill) now costs 75% AP.
-Added new spell for Asrael, "Super Nova". Learned at level 42.
-Curtis' "Soul Surge" got a significant power buff, cost is lowered to 55% AP.
-Mystic Cave boss AI tweaked slightly.
-New Game Plus stat increases were buffed slightly.

Mystic Cave artifacts:
-Aether Ring: Evasion bonus buff from 10% to 30%.
-Lodestone: Buff from +80 DEF to +120 DEF and an additonal +40 MDEF.
-Mindreaver: Buff from +40 MAG to +120 MAG.
-Vaporclasp: Buff from +40 SPD to +75 SPD.

In addition, Shadows of Adam is now 50% off during the duration of the Steam Lunar New Year sale (Feb 15th-19th)! If you already own the game and want to help spread the word, please share our steam page link on social media using the hashtag #ShadowsOfAdam! The below image can be used as well:



Other quick announcements:
-We'll be celebrating our anniversary by doing a daily livestream on our twitch page of the entire game with detailed dev commentary. This will be Feb 19th - Feb 23rd, 7-10pm EST. Please tune in!
-Shadows of Adam will appear in RPGLimitBreak 2018 as a featured speedrun game. This is a great charity marathon event that raises money for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. When we know the schedule, we'll be sure to post it!

We hope you have a wonderful day!

All the best,
Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke

Hi all,



Give the gift of JRPG this holiday season! All Shadows of Adam products are 50% off, including Shadows of Adam $7.50, Guild of the Artificers $1.99 and the OST $1.99! Don't miss out on the bundles either, for under $8 you can pick up the Game + DLC combo.

In just under two weeks, from January 4th through the 7th, Something Classic will be presenting at MAGFest as one of their featured indie games. If you live in the DC area or are planning on attending, we hope you can stop by the booth and say hi!

Wish you all a wonderful and relaxing holiday season.

All the best,
Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke

Hi all,



Give the gift of JRPG this holiday season! All Shadows of Adam products are 50% off, including Shadows of Adam $7.50, Guild of the Artificers $1.99 and the OST $1.99! Don't miss out on the bundles either, for under $8 you can pick up the Game + DLC combo.

In just under two weeks, from January 4th through the 7th, Something Classic will be presenting at MAGFest as one of their featured indie games. If you live in the DC area or are planning on attending, we hope you can stop by the booth and say hi!

Wish you all a wonderful and relaxing holiday season.

All the best,
Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke

Hi all,

We have pushed another main game/DLC patch. Thanks to everyone who has helped us find and fix bugs. Change-log is below:

V 1.0.9 Fixes
-Fix audio engine crashing the game and preventing battle from ending.
-Fix audio bug where volume of 0 from config file was not adjusting default volume on load

Guild of the Artificers V 1.0.2
-Level and Exp cap issue have been addressed.
-Essence Achievement bug is fixed.
-Game going to NGP during last dungeon is fixed (ties into achievement firing off at wrong time).
-Fix bug where it was possible to Game Over in the Battle Arena.
-Fix edge case where Arena handicaps weren't being reset if you exited to title.

Happy to announce we are currently a part of the Steam Fall Sale. Please enjoy Shadows of Adam 45% off until Nov 26th! If you already own the game and want to help us, please share our steam page link on social media using the hashtag #ShadowsOfAdam! The below image can be used as well:



Other quick announcements:
-Steam Awards are now live. If you've enjoyed SoA, please consider nominating us!
-For those in the DC area, we'll be attending MAGFest (Jan 4-7) as one of their featured indie games. We hope to see you there!

Thanks again to all the people who have recently purchase the game and the DLC expansion. We have enjoyed interacting with you all!

All the best,
Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke

Hi all,

We have pushed another main game/DLC patch. Thanks to everyone who has helped us find and fix bugs. Change-log is below:

V 1.0.9 Fixes
-Fix audio engine crashing the game and preventing battle from ending.
-Fix audio bug where volume of 0 from config file was not adjusting default volume on load

Guild of the Artificers V 1.0.2
-Level and Exp cap issue have been addressed.
-Essence Achievement bug is fixed.
-Game going to NGP during last dungeon is fixed (ties into achievement firing off at wrong time).
-Fix bug where it was possible to Game Over in the Battle Arena.
-Fix edge case where Arena handicaps weren't being reset if you exited to title.

Happy to announce we are currently a part of the Steam Fall Sale. Please enjoy Shadows of Adam 45% off until Nov 26th! If you already own the game and want to help us, please share our steam page link on social media using the hashtag #ShadowsOfAdam! The below image can be used as well:



Other quick announcements:
-Steam Awards are now live. If you've enjoyed SoA, please consider nominating us!
-For those in the DC area, we'll be attending MAGFest (Jan 4-7) as one of their featured indie games. We hope to see you there!

Thanks again to all the people who have recently purchase the game and the DLC expansion. We have enjoyed interacting with you all!

All the best,
Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke

Hi all,

Currently finishing off a new patch for Guild of the Artificers to fix some issues that have been reported. These are currently in the beta branch. You can access it there.

-Level and Exp cap issue have been addressed.
-Essence Achievement bug is fixed
-Game going to NGP during last dungeon is fixed (ties into achievement firing off at wrong time).

Things we are looking at:

-Guild teleporting tutorial sometimes isn't firing on first visit to the Guild. Save points and inn keepers will not be able to teleport you back to the Guild until you see this scene. Have been unable to replicate, so any tips on this are appreciated.
-Once you defeat the final boss of the Mystic Cave, the screen fade in is not working. This seems to be selective. If you do run into this issue, just mash confirm to get through the scene. Any tips on how to replicate this are appreciate.

Please post any issues on this post or our bug thread: http://steamcommunity.com/app/506510/discussions/0/135510393195664956/

Once we have everything fixed and fully polished, we'll move it over to the main branch.

Thanks for your support!

Hi all,

Currently finishing off a new patch for Guild of the Artificers to fix some issues that have been reported. These are currently in the beta branch. You can access it there.

-Level and Exp cap issue have been addressed.
-Essence Achievement bug is fixed
-Game going to NGP during last dungeon is fixed (ties into achievement firing off at wrong time).

Things we are looking at:

-Guild teleporting tutorial sometimes isn't firing on first visit to the Guild. Save points and inn keepers will not be able to teleport you back to the Guild until you see this scene. Have been unable to replicate, so any tips on this are appreciated.
-Once you defeat the final boss of the Mystic Cave, the screen fade in is not working. This seems to be selective. If you do run into this issue, just mash confirm to get through the scene. Any tips on how to replicate this are appreciate.

Please post any issues on this post or our bug thread: http://steamcommunity.com/app/506510/discussions/0/135510393195664956/

Once we have everything fixed and fully polished, we'll move it over to the main branch.

Thanks for your support!

Here is the changelog for Guild of the Artificers v1.0.1:

Bugs

• Fix bug where a saved game cannot be loaded if it was saved with exactly 0 gold.
  
• Fix bug where Battle Arena conditions were not resetting in certain conditions
  
• Fix bug where a 'Coin' is added to inventory upon starting New Game+.
  

• Fix Eryl typo: 'Hand of Storm' -> 'Hand of Storms' in two different locations.
  
• Fix Eryl typo: 'Are you are all crazy?!' -> 'Are you all crazy?!
  

• Fix clipping bug in Artificer's Guild - Top Floor.
  

Hi all,

We are super excited to release our DLC expansion, Shadows of Adam: Guild of the Artificers (STEAM). Please enjoy it with a 16% launch discount! In addition, we are unveiling a Shadows of Adam Deluxe Edition Bundle, where you can pick up both Shadows of Adam and the expansion on Steam



Shadows of Adam: Guild of the Artificers at a glance:

• New Game Plus Mode - Replay the game with all end game equipment and artifacts, but at level 1. All monsters get a buff to their power. Can you survive? (Note: To unlock NGP you must first beat the game and it will unlock after the credits finish).
  
• Battle Arena - Fight thrilling gauntlets of battles for rare and awesome rewards!
  
• Artifact Crafting - Combine and craft your own unique artifacts. Mix and match your favorites to create the ultimate combination!
  
• Black Market - Buy powerful items from the world's most illustrious shopkeepers!
  
• Mystic Caverns - Legend says there is a mystical cave that holds some of the greatest treasure of all mankind. Be warned, monsters and puzzles of unfathomable power await you!
  
• Higher Level Cap - Reach new heights with an extended level cap of 50. Demonstrate your prowess to unlock a high-level skill for each of the four heroes.
  
• New Bosses - Take on 3 epic bosses designed to test the limits of your battle-hardened mettle.
  
• New Achievements - Over 10 new achievements to unlock!
  

Hi all,

We have a new patch out which includes mostly small QoL and a few fixes.

A big discovery is something that will help all those who have tried streaming with OBS or use a Steam Controller.

If you are using Windows 10, right-click the "Shadows of Adam.exe" executable. Click the 'Compatibility' tab and run the game with Windows 8 compatibility. That should keep the Steam Controller working consistently and allow you to capture SoA with a "Window Capture".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=bjmX7NdJX8w

This might be a potential fix for Steam Link/in-home streaming issues as well. If someone could try this and let us know, we'd appreciate it!


V 1.0.7 Fixes

Updates:

• Support for left analog stick on controllers
  

• Warfist had wrong accuracy buff assigned. Typo in description fixed.
  
• Sell menu has 10s digit toggling and added SFXs.
  
• Elixir no longer removes positive status such as "Double-Up" or "Blur"
  
• Menu now displays description of currently equipped equipment.
  
  
  
  
• Health now renamed to Health Ring
  
• Added 48 hidden stat boost Juices to find! 40 are non miss-able. Look for in barrels, boxes and shelves. New achievement tied to finding 40 in the world!
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Better Equipment menu toggling (left/right) to get to items at bottom of list quicker.
  
• Misc shop menu fixes
  
• Fix Wraith Charm rounding issues
  
• Steam Achievements now correctly displaying
  

• Pick a Card got a 7% power buff
  
• Pick a Card now has a Lightning Card. Big, single target damage.
  

Hi all,

We are officially announcing Oct 24th as the release date for Shadows of Adam: Guild of the Artificers!

Please enjoy this teaser trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkGAD4jCVk0

Don't forget to wishlist the game on our Steam Page so you can snag it on launch!

Thanks for all your support and we hope you enjoy this labor of love :)

All the best,
Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke

Hi all,



Quick update on the DLC. We are nearly 100% feature complete, minus two small scenes we need to polish. At this point we will be going to testers to iron out any remaining bugs (we've nearly fixed around 200 small issues since this month). Rest assured we have been working really, really hard to get you the best possible product. With that being said, an Oct 2nd release date is just not feasible. We are hoping to have this out by mid/late Oct.

We know some of you may be disappointed it will take longer than promised, but we hope you can wait just a little longer! Here are a few new screenshots of what we've been working on. Please enjoy and don't forget to wish-list "Guild of the Artificers"!





In addition please keep an eye out for the upcoming V 1.0.7 patch. Here's the change-log:

Updates:
-Support for left analog stick on controllers

Fixes:
-"Warfist" had wrong accuracy buff assigned.
-Menu now displays description of currently equipped equipment.



-"Health" now renamed to "Health Ring"
-Added 48 hidden stat boost Juices to find! 40 are non miss-able.
-Better equipment menu toggling to get to items at bottom of list quicker.

Tweaks:
-Pick a Card got a 7% power buff
-Pick a Card now has a Lightning Card, which does lethal single target damage with a stun chance.

All the best,
Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke

Hi all,

We are running a limited time offer. Get Shadows of Adam 40% ($8.99) until Sept 21st! If you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting to get the game, this is your chance!

In addition, we'd like to announce a soft release date for our upcoming DLC, Shadows of Adam: Guild of the Artificers! As of now, we are aiming for Oct 2nd, 2017!



Our DLC now has a Steam page, so make sure to wishlist it until it comes out! Until then, here's a few screenshots to get you hyped!















Please enjoy the sale and keep your eyes open for a new v 1.0.7 update in the coming weeks! Thank you all for being the best fans we could ask for.

All the best,
Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke

Hi all,

We've just pushed a new update/patch. It is mostly QOL fixes with some misc bug fixes and tweaks.

Change List - V 1.0.6

Fixes:

-Typo fixes.
-Collision fixes.
-Crash Fix: Fixed 'Black Screen on game start'
-Fix AP glitch where AP pool doubles after level up when wearing Wraith Band, Wraith Bracelet or Wraith Ring.
-Golem boss' counter attacks correctly assigned to Earth elemental.
-Fix misassigned weakness in ZaknNik Magma sanctum fight
-Fix glitch where when Blur expired, magic evasion and speed buffs weren't being reset.
-Fix scene specific issues where music would replay in some instances after fading out.
-Allow player to return to Earth Cave after completing area.
-Correctly reset Water Garden water levels when you re-enter, to allow player to explore once completed.
-Fix text width limit in selling menu.
-Fix cursor issue in main item menu when toggling left to right.

Tweaks:

-Increase Taunt chance to 85% from 80%.
-Taunt now can remove Blur from enemies.

Graphics:

-Cave entrance/exits are clearer.


Possible story spoiler:

-Airship staircase tweak.



In addition, we are hard at work on our DLC. We will hopefully have another update shortly with more info. You may notice new achievements that players will be able unlock in the DLC. The wait isn't too much longer!

Thanks for all your support and please leave us a message with any feedback or suggestions you may have. It helps us continually improve the experience for you all.

All the best,
Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke

Good news!

If you're looking to scratch that RPG itch, there's no better time than the present.

We at Something Classic are generously offering a 34% discount on Shadows of Adam for the duration of the Steam Summer Sale.

In addition to being able to pick up the game for less than $10, you can also pick up the incredible OST for 34% off it's already low asking price of $4.99. That's less than 20 cents a song!

The sale lasts until July 5th, so make sure to act fast— because summer doesn't last forever, and summer sales go by even quicker!

Hi everyone,

It has been three months since our epic release and we've had an amazing time. To keep the good feelings rollin', we are here to update you all on some new content we will be releasing and announcement of a conference we will be attending!

Our first exciting announcement is that Something Classic will be presenting Shadows of Adam at Too Many Games in Philadelphia this month June 23rd-25th at their Indie Show Case!

"TooManyGames is the premier 3 day video game, board game, CCG, music, panel, and tabletop gaming convention event in the Philadelphia area."

If you're in the area, it'd be great to meet you all! We'll be providing demos of the game and perhaps you'll even get to play our new additional content! Speaking of that...

Work has been steady trying to complete our DLC content. Namely the Backer's Guild and the Player's Guide. The Backer's Guild will be bundled with additional content which will be sold as DLC upon completion. The Player's Guide will also be sold via our Steam page for a very low price.

Let's run down what you'll find in the Backer's Guild:

The Black Market:

Wanna buy rare items and artifacts? The sultry shopkeepers are more than happy to take your coin in exchange for these rare trinkets.



Introducing 14 new artifacts!




Battle Arena:

Take on 7 different tiers of monster encounters in a thrilling battle gauntlet with various limitations placed upon the team. The stakes are high, but the rewards are even greater!





I even wrote some new exciting music for these thrilling battles:
https://soundcloud.com/tm0135/boss-battle?in=tm0135/sets/video-game-music-compositions

Artifact Crafting:

Combine and craft artifacts to your delight. Want a Fire Badge that increases AP by 50%? This is the place!

In addition we are including even more content in our DLC bundle such as:

New Game Plus/Difficulty Mode:

Think you got what it takes? Replay SoA with all your end game equipment and artifacts. Your level is reset to 1, but all the monsters get a super buff!

Mystic Caverns:

Rumor has it there is an ancient cave of the Wraithlings that include some of the world's most powerful relics. Beware though, monsters of unfathomable strength and puzzles of mind busting complexity await!





In addition, we have been slowly working our way through the Player's Guide. Here's a few sneak peaks!





That's it for this update. As always, thank you for your tremendous support!

All the best,
Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke

Hi all,

Patch 1.0.4 is now out. It mainly addresses some edge case bugs that have been reported with some small tweaks to improve experience.

In addition, the Shadows of Adam OST is now available for purchase from Steam! You can get that here: Shadows of Adam OST

Change List - V. 1.0.4.

Fixes:

-Fix issue with rare teleport bug into Firmus from worldmap.
-Add reset switch to Airship barrel puzzle to prevent potential soft lock.
-Collision fix in Airship.
-Collision/Softlock fix in Dradora upper left corner post Airship.
-Fix for rare bug where artifact bonuses aren't applied on level ups.
-Typo fix in flashback scene.
-Fix where you could win dice game in Dradora and it would disable Pendragos fight.
-Fixed graphical error with past Curtis' left moving frames.
-Fixed graphical error with south moving Kellan riding mindcart

Tweaks:

-Thunder and Star Rod swapped in locations. Relative stats are identical.
-Crystal sword gets +10 SPD bonus to better balance with Kellan's late game swords.
-Misc music tweaks

All the best,
Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke

Hi all,

We've pushed a patch to fix some bugs and some other areas of improvement based on user feedback.

Change-list V 1.0.3

Fixes:
-Steam Cloud Support now working.
-Fixed bug where enemy disappears in battle after killing it but keeps attacking, sometimes causing a crash.
-Music looping improved.
-LUK display glitch with Gambler armor.
-Statues in Water Garden can't go over water (oversight).
-Fix to soft lock in Water Garden puzzle.
-Teleporter orbs can not go into edges of maps anymore.
-Airship collision fix.
-Typo fixes.

Tweaks:
-Mind Read says "Resistance" instead of "Immunities".
-Mind Read text is now a second shorter.
-Taunt now costs 30 AP and has an 80% chance to hit.
-Late game bosses now have Taunt resistance (oversight).
-Moraga no longer has "Sudden Death" move. Reworked AI and skills.
-Wind Tower "Save" is moved in front of boss door.
-Water Garden "Save" is moved in main path, so he can't be skipped.
-Final Boss received a small buff in the last form of combat.

Thanks for the great first week! We've been thrilled with the wonderful feedback and reception from you all.

All the best,
Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke

Hi all!

Hope everyone is enjoying Shadows of Adam. We've had a wonderful launch week and want to add one more treat for you to consume.

The Shadows of Adam OST is now released on Band Camp:
https://shadowsofadam.bandcamp.com/album/shadows-of-adam-ost

For $5.99 you can have the 43 original tracks by Tyler Mire! Also includes a bonus instrumental track by the Tyler Mire Big Band.

We will be looking to add the OST to Steam in the coming days. Stay tuned and happy adventuring!

Hello Everybody,

It's been a long time coming (3 and a half years to be more precise), but we made it! Today at 1 pm EST, Shadows of Adam will be available for purchase with a 15% launch discount, but that's just the beginning.

We've planned out a full day of events for all of you. Below is the timeline of events for today:

Livestreams

We've coordinated a few live streams and will have a member of the team hanging out during these streams.

• Absnerdity Stream 9 am - 4 pm EST
  
• Kiwo Stream 1 pm EST
  
• Webster Stream 1 pm EST
  
• Azure1354 5 pm EST
  

Something Classic has teamed up with Gallant Gamers for the Marathon for Suicide Prevention event, taking place on February 16 - February 20th. You can watch live streams of Shadows of Adam and other excellent titles!

Come join us, and let's raise funds for the AFSP!

https://www.twitch.tv/gallantgamerstv

https://afsp.org/

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - February 3, 2017 - The team at Something Classic Games are excited to announce that their love letter to the JRPG genre, Shadows of Adam will launch on February 23 for PC/Mac/Linux.

Shadows of Adam tells the story of a legendary hero named Orazio, who abruptly disappears, leaving behind his adopted daughter, son and a dark secret. With darkness looming over the village of Adam and their legendary hero being lost, it’s up to Kellan and Asrael to save their homeland and uncover the truth behind their father’s abrupt disappearance.

“It’s an honor for us to provide Shadows of Adam in its entirety to newcomers, and of course our Kickstarter supporters, followers and fans finally getting their full course meal!” said Something Classic Games Creative Director Tim Wendorf. “This game is our tribute to an industry which has consistently rewarded its followers for decades by offering classic after classic to keep even the strongest and most unique RPG urges satiated.”

Players will be able to explore diverse handcrafted environments without having to worry about random encounters. Players will also experience a completely unique AP battle system that encourages skill use and fast-paced combat.

For more information on Shadows of Adam visit http://www.shadowsofadam.com and follow @SomethingClassc on Twitter.

Release Trailer - Website - http://www.shadowsofadam.com
Press Kit - http://shadowsofadam.com/press/

The other day out of the blue, an old friend sent me a message of Facebook. He was looking for a transcription I did 6 years ago and was wondering if I could sell him the parts so his college band could perform it. Having not looked at the piece in several years, I pulled open the file on my computer to find… awfulness, complete awfulness. The formatting was horrible, the chord voicings were rusty, and the attention to detail I have learned in the past years was not present. I promptly told my friend I would then spend the next few hours polishing up the piece and then I would send it to him. A few hours turned into a day, a day turned into a week, and a week turned into a month. What was acceptable to me 6 years ago, was no longer representative of the quality I try and achieve in 2017. This got me thinking about Shadows of Adam and my role as the composer. Since my first composition in October of 2013 to last week when I updated ZaknNik’s battle theme, I’ve learned a lot.

1. A little bit of reverb goes a long way
About 2 years in I discovered a small trick to make the pieces sound more coherent. I started running a small amount of reverb through an aux channel. This in turned applied the reverb equally to all instruments giving it a cohesive sound, almost as if all the instruments were being played in the same space. This may seem obvious to most, but my background was always as a composer and not necessarily a sound designer. Once learning this I promptly remixed every tune I had done to that point.

2. Make the most out of your themes (aka Melody is King)
When writing some of the first pieces for SoA I knew I would want to come up with a handful of themes that could be re-used throughout. I ended up developing two main themes:

–Main Theme
–Curtis’s Theme

From a pragmatic point of view, it made sense to re-use these because it saved me work, however I also felt it helped bring a cohesive story-centric perspective to the game. For instance, the main theme is reworked in a more minor key in a scene to show Asrael’s distress while Curtis’ theme was re-orchestrated to work for Orazio. At times, both themes have been used in counterpoint to help highlight specific story elements.

3. Panning and Sonic Space
When mixing your tunes it’s important to give some space in the panning to help instruments come out. If two instruments complement each other or occupy the same register, sometimes panning them straight across from each other can prevent it from sounding muddy. I also learned this trick from listening to old SNES tunes. A lot of times, harmony in the same instrument patch woudl be split into two tracks and panned on opposite sides. This is another way to create a more linear sounds with your instruments as opposed to blocks of sound where each note is hard to distinguish.

4. Go with your gut
I am a studied musician. In addition to my 6 years of higher ed (Bachelors and Masters in Music Composition) I have composed over 200 pieces of music for games, jazz ensembles, pop bands, and various other groups. However, I still firmly believe that the best music comes from instinct and imagination. I always try to write things that I can sing because they seem to flow naturally and feel the most musical. The craft I’ve developed is merely a tool I employ to help articulate my musical ideas. That is not to say that I am not challenging myself to learn new harmonies, melodic constructions, or ways to phrase, but that it is ok being comfortable with my instincts. They’ve served me well.

5. Sleep on it
Sometimes this is the most important thing to do when composing a new piece. Frequently at the start of a new tune I would write as much down as I could come up with. Things would write itself for a bit, then I would inevidently hit a wall. At this point, I would begin to feel that my ideas were becoming forced and that I needed to take a break. I always found a long walk or a day off helped me recharge and come back with more creative juices. Occasionally, on walks with my dog I would replay the song in my head over and over, and imagine all the possibilities for it. This would help me get a good big picture concept and fine tune the ideas I already had. The most extreme example of this was the final boss theme. I started it in Jan of 2014 and finished it in the fall of 2016!

Looking back I am very grateful for the three plus years of writing I’ve done for Shadows of Adam. I’ve grown a lot as a musician and I am very proud of what we all have achieved.

Stay tuned for updates on the official Shadows of Adam release date! If you haven’t done so you can pre-order Shadows of Adam or contact us on our may social media outlets:

www.shadowsofadam.com
www.somethingclassic.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SomethingClassicGames
Twitter: https://twitter.com/somethingclassc/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/somethingclassic

All the best!
-Tyler

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Some three years since it all began, here I sit, looking back on the journey that has been Shadows of Adam. So it seems appropriate to look back at some of the important lessons Iâ