Version 0.0.288
This update adds new combat mechanics, enemy behavior, quality-of-life improvements, and a few useful system changes.
System and UI Changes
Status, Inventory, Equipment, and similar screens are now full-screen windows instead of being crammed into the center panel. The center panel is now intended to function as a log only.
Before:
After:
The main log now auto-scrolls after battles end.
The battle log also now displays its write-up in separate, neat lines instead of one giant paragraph.
Party Changes
You can now invite the entire party at once by using the Party button on the party panel. Everyone must be in the same room, so the easiest times to do this are during meals, baths, or school.
If you want to disband the party, click the Party button again. You’ll get a prompt, and the party will disband.
Combat and Battle Changes
Central’s window has been added to battles. He will now provide information about enemies or warn you when things are about to go badly.
During sparring and training, Orion uses this window instead.
Central now uses Zenas’ stats in battle instead of his own. Telekinetic Storm was already overpowered enough.
An elemental system has been added. Every element except Void now has a weakness and is also strong against itself.
Void elemental damage cannot be mitigated, but it can never crit.
Bite and Telekinetic Storm are now classified as non-elemental skills.
Enemies also no longer alert their entire party when they see someone use Sneak. Each enemy now has its own chance to notice it. If an enemy spots a party member using Sneak, it may attack that character or redirect its current attack toward them.
New Content
Jackalopes have been added to the North Plains. Watch out, because they can use Sneak and Sneak Attack.
Zenas can now learn to slaughter enemies from Maxwell for 100 selca.
Zack is finally back to actually selling items instead of just obsessing over how much money he has in the shop. He now also sells jackalope materials.
You can now make jackalope broth. In battle, it restores 5 HP per round. Outside of battle, it restores 5 HP per turn on the field. It also restores 20 Hunger.
NPC and Interaction Changes
You no longer need to ask an NPC separately to do things like shop or slaughter. These options are now part of the main Talk menu.
You can no longer kiss or hug movers. You can, however, play a video on Max once per day to reduce boredom to 0 for everyone.
Other Notes
Central refuses to be summoned during sparring or training. Orion will notice Zenas trying and respond with concern.
Max’s tutorial guide has been updated. Don’t worry, I’m sure I’ll manage to make it outdated again within a week.
There’s more to come. Stay tuned.
Play it here:
https://thyguyx.itch.io/world-of-sopho-a-pups-adventure