COVEN: Dev Log 9.29.24 Build

::Coven Dev Build 9.29.24 Update Notes::

NEW

Gameplay

• New Match Type 'Shattered Legacy'
  • Race against other Sages to gather the remaining shards of the destroyed Relic
• Match Types are now available as a game-creation option
• Defector System
  • Players can now leave their team in 3v3 modes and attempt to win the match as a new solo team
• Training/Practice Mode
• Soul Drain, Dark Harvest, Void Step, and Phoenix Rebirth now provide team buffs on use
  • All progression through support challenges
• All Challenges are now hooked up and functional
• Ultimate spells are now active
• Training Bots now present in training scenes to portray damage given
• Camera shake added to spell casting for more "punchy" feel

UI

• Player HUD re-organized for better streamlined view
• Game Instructions collapsed into navigation buttons
• New 'Game Types' UI
• New Match Summary UI
• Spell Cards now switch UI to show Mouse binds and gamepad binds

World Design

• Day/Night cycle added to Realms
• Additional fog and fog settings added to Realms

Networking

• PUN setting fixed to allow for global matchmaking

UPDATES

Gameplay Controls

• Gamepad controls remapped to LB and RB spells 1 and 2, LT and RT spells 3 and 4
• Updates to gamepad mouse cursor collision radius

Gameplay

• Void Step and Inferno Surge switched to targeted spells for easier controlling of final destination
• Fixed bug with stun and slow effects lasting forever
• Fixed bug where 'Blizzard' was harming casting player
• Enchantments now apply to all players in room in Free For All mode
• Mana and Ether were removed as managed resources
• Spell Damage increased across the board

UI

• Matchmaking now has a Host 'Start' button to allow time for more members to join match
• Enchantment voting improved
• Card borders adjusted for easier 'hover'/'selected' indications

World Design

• Fixed collision issues between terrain and floating piers

General

• Gameplay balances and minor bug fixes