Changelog:

v0.3.1.1 vs v0.4

⚠️ Breaking Changes / Notes

• Save Compatibility: Due to the introduction of the QuestManager and changes to the Inventory and Relationship data structures, save files from v0.3.1.1 will be incompatible with the v0.4 version. Players will need to start a new game.
• Variable Renames: Changes in variable definitions (e.g., guild card text) may affect persistent data.

Major Features Added

Comprehensive Quest System

A robust, object-oriented Quest System has been implemented, replacing the previous placeholder structure.

• QuestManager: A central system to manage active, completed, and available quests.
• Categories: Quests are now categorized into Main, Side, Guild, and Reputation.
• Tracking: Support for multi-step quests, descriptions, and flavor text.
• Rewards: Automated handling of Mora, EXP, and Guild Point rewards upon completion.

Relationship System

A new Relationship System allows for deep character interactions and affinity tracking.

• Affinity Tracking: Relationships are tracked on a scale from -100 (Hostile) to 100 (Intimate).
• Status Tiers: Dynamic relationship statuses including Hostile, Unfriendly, Neutral, Friendly, Close, Very Close, and Intimate.
• Visual Interface: A new dedicated menu (relationship_menu) displays affinity bars for all major characters.

Consumable Items

• Players can now directly use consumable items (e.g., Fried Egg, Health_Potion) from the inventory screen.
• Added logic for immediate effects (e.g., HP restoration) and user feedback via notifications.

Systems Reworked & Improved

Narrative Overhaul (Prologue)

) has undergone a complete narrative rewrite.

• Enhanced Writing: Significant improvements in descriptive prose, dialogue flow, and emotional tone.
• Pacing: Better pacing for the introduction of Lumine, Aether, and the Sustainer.
• Immersion: More detailed descriptions of the environment and character internal monologues.

Adventurers' Guild System

The Guild system has been refined with UI and logic improvements.

• Progress Tracking: Added a visual progress bar showing exactly how many points are needed for the next rank.
• Code Cleanup: Improved logic for rank calculation and display.

Initialization & Architecture

• initialize.rpy: A new dedicated initialization file ensures critical systems (like the Quest Manager) are set up correctly before the game starts.
• Modular Design: Quests are now registered via templates, making it easier to add new content without cluttering the main script.

Content Additions

Visual Assets

• New Backgrounds: Added several new background images, expanding the visual variety of the world.

Minigames (Framework)

• minigames.rpy: A new file has been added to the project structure, serving as a placeholder/framework for upcoming minigame implementations.

Quality of Life Enhancements

• Inventory UI: Improved feedback when using items.
• Guild UI: Clearer visual indicators for rank progression.
• Notification System: Integrated renpy.notify for immediate feedback on item usage and system events.

Technical Improvements

• Object-Oriented Programming: Shifted Quests and Inventory items to use Python classes (Quest, QuestManager, Item), improving code maintainability and scalability.
• Code Separation: Logic for different systems (Relationships, Quests, Initialization) has been moved to dedicated files (relationship.rpy, quests.rpy, initialize.rpy) to reduce code clutter in script.rpy.