🛠 Patch Notes: Update v0.2 – “Mining Deeper”

I've been hard at work on this next update, and I'm excited to finally share it with you. This patch brings major visual upgrades, gameplay systems, and polish across the board.

🔧 System & Engine Overhaul

• 🎮 Full migration from RPG Maker MV to RPG Maker MZ

• 📈 Added full support for skill checks, integrating 2d6 + stat + skill logic

• 🧠 Completed the character generation system, including background questions and career history

• 📋 Assigned XP rewards to all quest steps, including optional interactions

🖼️ Visual & UI Improvements

• 🖱️ All menu icons replaced with clean, modern visuals

• 📊 New stat icons created to better reflect Cosmic Drifter's attribute system

• 🎨 Created custom graphics for items, armor, and NPCs

• 📦 Updated loot window layout for better readability and immersion

🏢 World & Quest Enhancements

• ⛏️ Changed mining company name to AstraLith Mining, avoiding confusion with Stellaris and establishing unique lore

• 🧾 Fixed starting quest flow: You can no longer access your personnel file until you’ve read the note in the safety deposit box

• 💻 Locked out re-access to HR terminal after using a forged or forging a new ID

• 🗨️ Added randomized dialogue for background NPCs to improve immersion 

🪖 Armor & Equipment Updates

• 👷 Designed a full armor set for AstraLith Miners

• 🧪 Added 7 new armor types:

  • Jack

  • Mesh

  • Flak

  • Cloth

  • Combat

  • Vacc Suit

  • Battledress

🧠 Skills & Expertise

• 🎓 Created six levels of expertise for all 16 skill categories, from Untrained to Renowned Expert

• 🗣️ Added XP rewards for talking to info NPCs, encouraging exploration and learning

🗺️ World Mapping

• 🏠 Ported all interior maps to MZ engine with improved tilesets and layout consistency

This update brings us closer to a living, breathing sci-fi world where your choices, skills, and allegiances truly matter. More to come soon—and as always, thanks for drifting with us.