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Hello everyone! Ink Stains Games here! Wed like to wish all of you Happy Holidays and to present you the long awaited update for the Prologue as a Christmas gift. The original Prologue was published in May 2018. At the time it was more of a proof of concept, designed to demonstrate Kickstarter backers our vision of the future game. A lot of time has passed since then, most systems of the game have changed beyond recognition. And at some point the Prologue grew so outdated that updating it became a priority. Now the Prologue is mechanically equal to the main game and we hope it will make it easier to wait for the February release :) https://store.steampowered.com/app/869760/Stoneshard_Prologue/ The list of changes is too expansive to be presented in detail after all, this update includes a year and a half of hard work. The Prologues structure remains the same, but if we are to list the most important changes, here is what you should expect from this update:

An improved tutorial with detailed advice on main game mechanics.
Vampires were swapped with Proselytes a new group of enemies with their own set of abilities.
A reworked boss fight, which now consists of two consecutive phases instead of two parallel outcomes.
A reworked health, injury and needs system. The old Prologue had it functioning based on RNG. Now its a transparent, deterministic process which you can assess at any time.
More weapons, equipment and all kinds of items.
Abilities from the closed beta are now available in the Prologue.
Destructible environment. Press CTRL to attack environmental objects!
Reworked Dual Wielding system.
Lots of QoL improvements: better controls, more hotkeys, item comparison, inventory auto-sorting, pop-up hints and more. Though keep in mind that the game is designed primarily for mouse controls.
Most of the game art was reworked.
Dialogues and lore notes were rewritten to better clarify the opening events of the story. New voice-overs for the characters.
Lots of changed and added mechanics (reworked Attributes, for instance).
A reworked UI.
Fullscreen support for 1366768, 1440900, 1600900, 16801050, 19201080 and 19201200 resolutions.
Added an event log.
Last Hope and At What Cost? achievements were replaced by The Bitter Beginning and Eternal Hunger achievements. The rest of the achievements were updated to fit with the content changes.
Enemies learned how to open doors.

Its worth to remember that many of the planned mechanics are still missing. On February 6 the game is just being released for Early Access, during which we plan to continue developing it for another couple of years, gradually implementing our vision. ===================

Frequently asked questions

Where did the stealth and some other skill trees from the old Prologue go?

Stealth mode was temporarily removed from the game. It will return during Early Access after being reworked. Same for the unavailable skill trees.

Can I launch the game on Mac or Linux?

Unfortunately you cant. For now we cant say for certain when the game will be available for these platforms.

What happens if Ive already got the achievements in the old Prologue?

Dont worry, your progress remains. The achievements were changed, not removed, so you automatically get their changed versions. =================== Merry Christmas and good luck finding your way out of the dungeon!

[ 2019-12-25 19:18:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

Stoneshard

Ink Stains Games Developer

HypeTrain Digital Publisher

2020-02-06 Release

Indie Strategy RPG Singleplayer EA Tags

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Stoneshard is a challenging turn-based RPG set in an open world. Experience the unforgiving life of a medieval mercenary: travel across the war-torn kingdom, fulfill contracts, fight, mend your wounds and develop your character without any restrictions.

EXPLORE THE RAVAGED LANDS

Open World
War always leaves its mark: villages lie in ruins, dungeons are infested with monsters and old roads are abandoned. Travel across Aldor and learn more about its past.
Economy
The wartime economy is ruthless, but it also presents many opportunities: fulfill contracts, hunt for treasure, trade in a variety of goods and travel the land to earn your fortune.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Character Development
Experiment with 100+ abilities and 200+ equipment pieces without any class or level restrictions. Create your very own playstyle!
Enemy Variety
Take part in intense battles against numerous factions. Brigands, abominable cults, the undead - all of them require a unique approach.
Tactical Battles
There is no hand-holding. Only the thoughtful ones shall prevail - plan a few turns ahead, adapt to your surroundings and fully utilize your character’s strengths.

SURVIVE AGAINST THE ODDS

Health System
Master the simple but deep health system: cauterize bleeding wounds, relieve pain with alcohol and drugs, practice bloodletting and heal your maladies with various concoctions.
Psyche
Different in-game situations have a distinct influence on your character’s mental condition. High morale may turn the tide in your favor when fighting even the most hopeless of battles, while low sanity brings panic attacks and paranoia.
Permadeath
Do you like risk? Then try out the Ironman mode, where every decision is irreversible and your character dies once and for all.

PLANNED UPDATES

New Content
New settlements, including three majestic cities. New enemy factions: the mysterious Deep Dwellers and the ruthless Hive. Even more activities, equipment, enemies and abilities.
Caravan
Gather your caravan: upgrade it, find new routes and recruit followers - their skills and abilities will surely come in handy. Feeling tired? Return to your camp to hear fresh stories or just rest by the fire.
Devotion
Devote yourself to one of the aspects of the enigmatic deity. But remember: every blessing has
its price. Are you ready to make a pact?
Campaign
To solve the mystery of the Stoneshards, you’ll have to visit dozens of exciting locations, make decisions with long-lasting consequences and slay a number of ferocious bosses.
Alchemy & Cooking
Discover new recipes and experiment with potions and dishes by combining different ingredients.

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Ubuntu 18.04.2
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 or equivalentMemory: 2 GB RAM
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 7600 512 Mb or equivalent
Storage: 500 MB available space
RECOMMENDED SETUPOS: Ubuntu 18.04.2
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 or equivalentMemory: 2 GB RAM
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 7600 512 Mb or equivalent
Storage: 500 MB available space

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