- Quests Unleashed & Dungeon Arena Rising - 24 September 2023
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. Fix…
- Performance Boost & Food Economy - 17 September 2023
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. Fixes: Treasure Chest…
- The Shrouded Parchments - Limited Time Discount! - 12 September 2023
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. For our existing players, here are a few useful links: Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550251312541 YouTube Channel We're excited to announce the launch of our official YouTube channel! Stay updated with all things Shrouded Parchments by subscribing to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@XGamesProductions-News Roadmap For a detailed look at the future of The Shrouded Parchments, check ou…
- Small Update - bugfixes - 10 September 2023
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.
- Discover New Adventures! - 9 September 2023
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! New Additions: 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 S…
- Exciting New Features and Improvements! - 3 September 2023
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 healin…
- Crafting Improvements, Quests, and Followers - 26 August 2023
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. Fixes: Dialogue Improvements: Enjoy smoother conversations with mi…
- Feature Enhancements, Fixes, and Asset Additions - 17 August 2023
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…
- Small Update: Welcome Message & Stash Expansion - 11 August 2023
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
- Unveiling the Shrouded Parchments - 10 August 2023
The Shrouded Parchments Version 0.1.0 Changelog 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. Intro…
- Starhaven: A New Chapter - 6 August 2023
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 Here are some additional details about the update: 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 incl…
- A Treasure Trove of Updates - 1 August 2023
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) Issues Fixed Auto attack was being enabled any time you manually attacked. Treasure chest open animation. New Features 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).
- Small Update - 30 July 2023
Additions Added 2H sword for player and enemies. Updates 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. Fixes 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.
- A New Path to Power: Crafting System - 28 July 2023
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 craftin…
