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Trying the demo. Hmm. When I ALT+TAB out of the game, I can't ALT+TAB back in. I can hear the game running, but I have to minimize everything to get back to it. When making a character, it's too easy to get all green on attributes. I just have to pick abilities at the bottom and then it feels like character building is really limited. Also, I've spent all my points, I can't take any back. I have to hit roll again.

I have to say, this isn't very encouraging to buy the game. I haven't even started yet and I'm kinda annoyed.

oklabsoft5 years ago (1 edit)

Thanks for trying it out. Sorry to disappoint early. Alt-tab does not work properly with the game. Because of this a Ctrl-M option which accomplishes the equivalent was added but only works once you are in your quest.

When creating a character, points can be taken back by right clicking with mouse or left arrow key when attribute or skill is highlighted. Once last point is distributed it is locked in though. Rolling all greens to start is good to begin but will cause a delay later in progression.

The manual is not packaged with the demo yet but you can download it from the itch page for free also. It explains character creation and has some other good info like a map and bestiary.

Hope you will continue to check out the game and appreciate the feedback!

mrjane5 years ago

Just out of curiosity, can you explain a bit more as to why having all green at the beginning would cause a delay later in progression?

oklabsoft5 years ago

Attributes are raised in the game by drinking from mystic pools across the land. There is a pool for each attribute. The effects are determined by level and total of your attributes. So if you have high attributes to start, this is better to begin but you will need to attain a higher level before a pool can affect any attribute further. If you start with lower attributes, you are weaker to start but will be affected at lower levels from drinking and provided you find the pool you seek can have better control over progression. There are pros and cons either way. Hope that makes sense. :)

mrjane5 years ago

Not really. It sounds like you just have to wait longer to "level up", but really, you already start stronger. I don't see how that's a detriment... just the beginning will be boring because you're already strong and have to wait to get stronger. Also, the idea of having to randomly find pools to increase my character's attributes is... well it takes away any choice. That's terrible. Either that, or you have to find all the pools and then wait to drink any of them, and then back track to make sure you're drinking for the one that's ideal for your character. I dunno... Feels convoluted. Sorry, I don't think this is a game for me. Thanks for the feedback though.

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