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Blade of the Veil: Alpha Update 1.1 Game Features & Bug Fixes
 

Released: March 28, 2025


Greetings, brave wanderers of the Veil! The mists have shifted, and with them comes the Alpha 1.1 Update—a forge of fixes, enhancements, and new perils to test your mettle. Whether you wield blade, bow, or spell, this update sharpens your journey across our ever-growing realm. Read on for the full tale of what’s new!

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Major Upgrades

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Optimization for Mobile Devices

  • The veil now bends to the palms of your hands! Buttons, inputs, and text have been reforged for smaller screens, ensuring a smoother adventure on mobile devices. Fear not, desktop champions—your view remains grand and unchanged.

 

Core Changes

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Combat Reforged

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  • Mage Balance: The arcane arts now properly heed the Intelligence stat—mages deal truer damage as their minds sharpen.

  • Hit and Miss Fixed: No longer shall strikes falter unjustly; the combat system’s aim is steadier than a ranger’s bow.

  • Expanded System: Attack, escape, and turn flow are bolstered with real damage calculations, cunning enemy AI, and a true turn-based dance. Face your foes with strategy, not chance!

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Exploration Enhanced

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  • Commands like explore and lookAround now stir the world to life. Random events—be it lurking enemies, lost treasures, or wandering traders—spring forth, flavored by the land you tread. From the Frostveil Peaks to the Gilded Marshes, every step holds promise or peril.

 

Quests Rewoven

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  • The tapestry of quests grows richer! Tied to NPCs or sparked by exploration, quests now offer random item rewards and scale with difficulty—slay a wyrmskull shade, claim a prize worthy of your valor.

 

New Additions:

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Lands and Foes

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  • New Locations: Venture into uncharted realms like the Shiverglass Caverns, Starfall Shrine, and more. Each harbors secrets—and dangers—unique to its soil.

  • Enemy Spawns: Certain lands now favor certain foes. Expect frostveil wraiths in icy depths or ashen hounds amid charred wastes.

  • New Enemies: Ten fresh terrors stalk the veil—face the likes of veilspawn abominations, gilded serpents, and ebonspire knights. Prepare your steel and spells!

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Quests and Rewards

  • New tales beckon with bounties aplenty. Seek out these challenges and reap rewards, from humble herbs to enchanted relics forged in starstone.

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UI and Visual Polish

  • Mobile Overhaul: The interface bends anew for mobile warriors—smaller buttons, tighter inputs, and crisper text ensure the veil fits your grasp. Some features have been wholly reshaped for this purpose.

  • Settings Icon: The old gear yields to a cog wheel, a fitting emblem for tweaking your fate.

  • Enhanced Looks: Minor tweaks and fixes bring a sharper gleam to the game’s face, worthy of a bard’s song.

 

Bug Fixes

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  • Vanquished a pesky glitch in mage damage scaling.

  • Smoothed the jagged edges of hit-and-miss chance, ensuring fair clashes.

  • Ban Hammered Settings button interfering with mobile optimization 

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A Call to Adventure

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With these changes, Blade of the Veil grows ever more alive. Roam new lands, duel fresh foes, and weave your legend through quests untold. The veil awaits—will you step through? Share your tales and woes with us as we forge onward to the next chapter.

Onward, heroes!

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Blade of the Veil: Alpha Update 1.0 Game Features & Bug Fixes
Updated - 03/25/25

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Greetings, brave souls! The mists of Blade of the Veil have parted to reveal a host of new updates, crafted to enrich your epic tale. Here’s what’s fresh in the latest version—grab your gear and venture forth!


 

1. Bigger Trading Windows Unveiled

  • What’s New: The trader’s stall now boasts a roomier design—up to 500 pixels wide and stretching to 80% of your screen. No more squinting at the wares!

  • Why It Matters: Browse and barter with breathing room—trading just got smoother.
     

2. Button Layout Reconfiguration for Most Buttons

  • What’s New: We’ve reshuffled the buttons across the game—action buttons, trader controls, and more—into a slicker, more intuitive setup.

  • Why It Matters: Your commands are now at your fingertips, making every move feel natural.
     

3. Fixes to the Permanent Status Bar at the Bottom

  • What’s New: The status bar at the bottom—your trusty companion showing health and more—has been polished up to stay clear and reliable.

  • Why It Matters: Keep tabs on your hero’s vitals without a hitch, no matter the chaos.
     

4. Added Villagers

  • What’s New: The world’s alive with new faces! Villages, towns, and cities now bustle with villagers, each with their own stories and chatter.

  • Why It Matters: The Veil feels more lived-in—meet the folks who call it home!
     

5. Added Villager Quests

  • What’s New: Villagers now offer quests with clear tasks—slay wolves, gather herbs, and more. Track your deeds and claim rewards like XP and gold!

  • Why It Matters: Every chat could spark an adventure—help the locals and reap the benefits.
     

6. Villager Quest Fixes

  • What’s New: Tweaked villager quests to run smoothly—progress tracks right, and rewards land in your pouch as promised.

  • Why It Matters: No more quest hiccups—your heroic efforts pay off every time.
     

7. Inventory Fixes

  • What’s New: Your inventory’s been tidied up—items stay where they belong, and using or equipping them works like a charm.

  • Why It Matters: Manage your loot without fuss—every potion and blade is ready when you are.
     

8. Some Other Quest Fixes

  • What’s New: Beyond villagers, other quests got a tune-up—goals are clearer, and completions are crisp.

  • Why It Matters: Every quest feels solid, keeping your story flowing.
     

9. Explore Locations Are Now a Minimum Number of Explorations Before Leaving

  • What’s New: Locations like villages now ask for a few explores (at least 5) before you can wander off to new horizons.

  • Why It Matters: Dive deeper into each spot—uncover its secrets before moving on!
     

10. Combat and Turn Fixes

  • What’s New: Battles and turns are sharper—attacks hit true, and the flow of combat keeps pace.

  • Why It Matters: Face foes with confidence—every swing and dodge feels just right.
     

11. Gold Shines Outside the Stall

  • What’s New: Your gold stash now sparkles below the trader’s "Buy" section, free from its black border.

  • Why It Matters: Watch your wealth while you shop—every coin’s in plain sight.
     

12. Trading Buttons Reordered

  • What’s New: "Buy" and "Sell" buttons in the trader’s stall now sit neatly left of the "?" info buttons, grouped for quick access.

  • Why It Matters: Trade faster and smarter—your deals are just a click away.
     

13. Gold Display Stays Steady

  • What’s New: Spending gold no longer scrambles the display—it updates cleanly, no overlap!

  • Why It Matters: Your riches stay readable, even mid-haggle.
     

14. Some Equipment Tab Fixes

  • What’s New: The Equipment tab got a touch-up—your gear, from starter kit to fresh finds, now shows up right where it should.

  • Why It Matters: Check your loadout with ease—your hero’s ready for anything.
     

Step Into the Reforged Veil!

From bustling villages to smoother battles, these updates make Blade of the Veil a richer realm to conquer. Chat with villagers, explore deeper, and trade with style—the adventure’s yours to shape. What tales will you weave next?
 

Onward, heroes!


Update Goal/Vision List

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Game Update Roadmap: What’s Coming Next!

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We’re excited to share our vision for the future of the game! Below, you’ll find our plans for the interface design, as well as our short-term and long-term update goals. We’re working hard to enhance your experience, and we can’t wait for you to see what’s in store.

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Interface Design Vision

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  • Theme: A sleek Charcoal Black background with subtle Crimson Red thin-line borders for a bold, modern look.

  • Style: Chamfered corners on all UI elements for a refined feel, with a unique half-Crimson shape breaking the border of the event box to add visual flair.

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Short-Term Update Goals

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We’re focusing on improving core gameplay and fixing key issues to make your experience smoother and more enjoyable. Here’s what’s coming soon:

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  • Enhance Town Exploration: Revamp the exploration mechanics in towns to make navigation more intuitive and engaging.

  • Adjust Hit Rate: Slightly reduce the hit rate to balance combat and improve gameplay fairness.

  • Improve Starting Gear: Overhaul the initial gear for new players to ensure a better starting experience.

  • Expand Villager Dialogue: Add more unique and immersive dialogue options for villagers to bring the world to life.

  • Introduce Crafting System: Implement a crafting feature, allowing players to create their own items and gear.

  • Increase Armor Variety: Add new types of armor to give players more customization and strategic options.

  • Fix Equipment Tab: Resolve issues with the equipment tab to ensure it functions smoothly and displays correctly.

  • Enhance Dynamic Elements: Introduce more interactive and dynamic options for adding elements during gameplay.

  • Optimization for mobile.

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Long-Term Update Goals

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Looking further ahead, we’re planning some major features to take the game to the next level. These updates will add depth, social interaction, and a living, breathing world:

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  • Introduce Factions: Create faction systems for players to join, compete, and collaborate in meaningful ways.

  • Implement AI Systems: Add intelligent AI to enhance NPC behavior, making the world feel more alive and responsive.

  • Enable Multiplayer Mode: Develop multiplayer functionality so you can team up or compete with friends.

  • Dynamic World Building: Add features that allow the game world to evolve dynamically based on player actions and choices.

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Committed to making the game better with every update, and we’d love to hear your feedback as we work on these features. Stay tuned for more news, and thank you for being part of our journey!

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