Fixes to lighting and bots
Fixed Lighting bug on Campsite and Crypts Fixed Bots not moving after respawning in Battle Mode
Fixed Lighting bug on Campsite and Crypts
Fixed Bots not moving after respawning in Battle Mode
Griefhelm
Johnny Dale Lonack · Thorrnet Publishing
- Released
- Aug 20, 2020
- Platforms
- Windows
- Last updated
Updates & announcements
- Developer postOriginal post
- Developer post
Hotfix
- Fixed Lighting issue in tutorial level
Original post- Fixed Lighting issue in tutorial level
- Developer post
Online Issues Hotfix.
Fixed Server issues caused by Steamworks SDK compatibility Apologies for this oversight, and thank you for reporting the issue. I wanted to release this as quickly as possible, so here it is! Have fun, and let me know if you encounter any other issues!
Original postFixed Server issues caused by Steamworks SDK compatibility
Apologies for this oversight, and thank you for reporting the issue.
I wanted to release this as quickly as possible, so here it is!Have fun, and let me know if you encounter any other issues!
- Developer post
Luminedge - Steam Page Out Now!
Thrilled to announce that my new game Luminedge now has a store page! Check it out and Wishlist the game! ADD LUMINEDGE TO YOUR WISHLIST!
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Thrilled to announce that my new game Luminedge now has a store page! Check it out and Wishlist the game!
ADD LUMINEDGE TO YOUR WISHLIST!
Watch on YouTube - Developer post
Difficulty settings and other fixes
- Added difficulty settings - Added female body selection - Fixed being able to block when knocked down - Fixed spear trace issue
Original post- Added difficulty settings
- Added female body selection
- Fixed being able to block when knocked down
- Fixed spear trace issue - Developer post
Plague of Fiends is back
- Added Events menu under Arena (Plague of Fiends Halloween event is contained in there). - Press A to skip cinematics (no longer need to hold) - Spear Collision Tweaks - Added rank icon next to items in Vendor UI
Original post- Added Events menu under Arena (Plague of Fiends Halloween event is contained in there).
- Press A to skip cinematics (no longer need to hold)
- Spear Collision Tweaks
- Added rank icon next to items in Vendor UI - Developer post
Vendor Fixes
- Vendor now sells more items - The number and quality of items found in the shop now depend on the player's rank - Misc fixes to Vendor UI - Mail surcoat armor (Wound) now varies with team color.
Original post- Vendor now sells more items
- The number and quality of items found in the shop now depend on the player's rank
- Misc fixes to Vendor UI
- Mail surcoat armor (Wound) now varies with team color. - Developer post
Crash hotfix
- Fixed a crash where AI ledge climbing would sometimes cause an infinite loop.
Original post- Fixed a crash where AI ledge climbing would sometimes cause an infinite loop.
- Developer post
Griefhelm: Plague of Fiends
NEW Limited Time Plague Doctor Armor and Halloween Game Mode! “When the night falls and shadows creep… when hideous sounds ooze out from places unseen… that is the time to take up arms and battle fear itself!” Happy Halloween from the Griefhelm team at Thorrnet! To celebrate, we’
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NEW Limited Time Plague Doctor Armor and Halloween Game Mode!
“When the night falls and shadows creep… when hideous sounds ooze out from places unseen… that is the time to take up arms and battle fear itself!”
Happy Halloween from the Griefhelm team at Thorrnet! To celebrate, we’re kicking off our own seasonal event: Plague of Fiends! From October 29 to November 6 experience brand new terrifying content and ghoulish delights!
- 🎃 Play as a monster-hunting warrior in a new single-player game mission!
- 🎃 Explore a new map filled with branching paths, secrets, and hordes of the undead.
- 🎃 Unlock the new Plague Doctor armor, only available to get during this event!
- 🎃 Battle against all new enemy types and unique bosses!
Do you have what it takes to brave the darkness, fight off the monsters, and achieve your reward? Or will you simply become their next victim? Only you can fend off this plague of fiends, so get to it! And have a happy Halloween!
- Developer post
Major Update - Patch 1.3
Patch 1.3 Hey there! We've been hard at work making improvements and additions to Griefhelm since launch. Based on community feedback, we've focused on combat feel, hit detection, and adding more interesting options to the combat experience. But we also found time to add a new ga
Original postPatch 1.3
Hey there! We've been hard at work making improvements and additions to Griefhelm since launch. Based on community feedback, we've focused on combat feel, hit detection, and adding more interesting options to the combat experience. But we also found time to add a new game mode that we think you'll love.
We've departed from the original content update schedule a good bit, so we'll get an updated calendar soon. But we plan to continue making improvements to campaign and multiplayer through the end of year at least, as well as adding content well into next year. Hope you enjoy!
Gameplay Enhancements
- New Ability: Dash
- Players are able to dash or dodge backward or forward with Left Alt (LB on Xbox Controller)
- This can be used to move away from an opponent to avoid a swing, or through your opponent to force your opponent to turn around
New Ability: Dagger
- Everyone has a dagger equipped at all times
- Press Z (B on Xbox Controller) to drop your weapon and pull out the dagger
- After the dagger has been pulled out, it cannot be put away
- Dagger cannot be used to block incoming blows
- Dagger increases movement speed while out
New Gamemode: Battle
- Available in Campaign, Encounters, and Online Custom Matches
- Two teams with large groups of AI fight for control of the map!
- In Campaign, this gamemode is a prerequisite to fight Leaders
- Player must capture points to progress through the map, fighting groups of enemies
- Capture points heal the player’s team and replenish fallen teammates
- If the player’s whole team is slain, the player loses
Massive overhaul to the combat/movement system as a whole
- Weapon hitbox changes across the board
- Shoving/kicking is now possible immediately following a successful block
- Attacks should now blend into each other more accurately and fluidly
- You can now buffer other inputs and attack while turning your knight
- Knights occupying the same space should now automatically distance themselves
- Knights on mounts now backpedal much more slowly
- Other slight tweaks to movement and combat to improve game feel
- The audio that plays when the non-lethal part of some weapons strike an opponent has been updated
AI and Campaign Changes
- Team-based Campaign nodes should now only generate as a 1v1 or a 2v2
- Depending on the gamemode, AI in Campaign should now use the perk that is shown to be that node's reward, where applicable
- Fight enemies with flaming swords, mounts, or damaging shoves!
- AI should now adopt various fighting styles, and fight differently at different times
- AI can be disarmed and forced to pull out their dagger
- This can be done if the player strikes their weapon right as they finish an attack
- This change is experimental - we want to see how players react to this change before making further adjustments
Map Changes
- Beach: New terrain and background elements
- Throne: Gaps have been sealed and replaced with stairs
- Woods: Reduced foreground elements
- Crypts: Reduced foreground elements, updated hazards with new visuals
New Armor
- This can be unlocked through a duel with a new Adversary
New Plume
- This can be unlocked through a duel with a new Adversary
Bugfixes
- Fixed a bug where the host was forced to spectate multiplayer matches in certain instances
- Fixed a bug that stripped a knight of certain stats when respawning in Tug of War
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Patch 1.2
PATCH 1.2 HOTFIX & IMPROVEMENTS Gameplay Enhancements New feature: Silhouettes (Campaign Only) There is now an option to toggle character silhouettes in Campaign mode This allows the player to see silhouettes of characters through foreground objects. The window to buffer inpu
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PATCH 1.2 HOTFIX & IMPROVEMENTS
Gameplay Enhancements
New feature: Silhouettes (Campaign Only)
- There is now an option to toggle character silhouettes in Campaign mode
- This allows the player to see silhouettes of characters through foreground objects.
- The window to buffer inputs for the next attack has been increased
- You should be able to activate your next attack more comfortably/consistently
New mechanic: Fatigue
- Performing multiple swings in rapid succession will result in the player feeling “Fatigue”
- Fatigue is activated after the first few swings that are chained together
- Fatigue slows attack speed
- Fatigue is reset when the player stops swinging
- Overall we don’t feel that this is a large change - we wanted to see how you all feel about such a system before tweaking it further.
New mechanic: Combo Timing
- You can gain an attack speed bonus on your next attack if you input said attack at the right time
- This “right time” is directly after your swing completes
- Not inputting the next attack at the right moment during the first swing slightly slows the next swing
AI Adjustments
- AI should now be more careful about when they decide to go for an attack, and should play more defensively
- AI shouldn’t consider changing directions during an attack they’ve committed to
- We felt that AI enemies were too easy to bait even on Master difficulty
Changes to character movement
- Landing on the ground now slows the character’s movement speed for an extremely brief period
- Attacking when landing further briefly stops the character
- Upward jumping velocity has been reduced
- Forward jumping velocity has been increased
- Gravity should now have less of an effect on character movement
- We are currently working towards addressing certain styles of play that abuse repeated jumping
Background changes to netcode
- We are still currently investigating some instances where multiplayer instances don’t quite work the way as we intend - we’re hoping these changes are a step in the right direction!
Bugfixes
- Several corrections made to narrative text
- Fixed instances where Campaign nodes would automatically complete when the player attempted them
- Flame Blade now deals the appropriate amount of damage to the final boss as well as enemies in Last Stand
- The perk Escape Route should no longer have any effect against on the Final Fight
- All plumes should now appear as rewards in Campaign mode
- The Flail weapon should now appear as a reward in Campaign mode - This may still be bugged. Let us know if you see it!
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- Developer post
Patch 1.1 Hotfix & Improvements
PATCH 1.1 HOTFIX & IMPROVEMENTS This patch makes significant changes to gameplay feel, as players now reach max acceleration more quickly. You'll notice you speed up faster and turn faster. Input buffering has been added to attacks to allow a wider window for accepting input.
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PATCH 1.1 HOTFIX & IMPROVEMENTS
This patch makes significant changes to gameplay feel, as players now reach max acceleration more quickly. You'll notice you speed up faster and turn faster. Input buffering has been added to attacks to allow a wider window for accepting input. Numerous other small improvements and balance adjustments.
Gameplay Enhancements
- New Feature: Chat Wheel
- Use it by pressing [R] on keyboard or [X] on gamepad
- Communicate with your opponent through simple, easy to use messages
- Note: be sure that this button is bound
- Added input buffering for attacks and shoves - should make combat feel smoother over all
- This should increase the window you have to chain attacks together or perform follow-up attacks
- Parrying in online matches should now be more accurate and responsive
- Turning your character around is faster
- Character movement is much more responsive
- Slowed down mace and flail attacks
- Reduced staggered impact when getting hit by blunt weapons
- Spear now deals damage later in the attack animation
Quality of Life Additions
- Selecting the answer “I wish to die” when asked to do the tutorial prevents the prompt from returning
- Added a prompt for Quick Play to alert you that found matches have high ping - This gives you the option of hosting your own match instead of joining one
Bugfixes
- All plumes are now unlockable through adversary matches
- The “Zweihander” weapon is now unlockable through both Adversary duels and the Campaign
- The final boss’s head is now properly aligned
- Bot equipment now updates immediately when entering an Encounter
- Changing the keybind for Shove now works correctly
- Changing the keybind for turning now works correctly
- Added keybind options for “Face Left” and “Face Right”
- Rebuilt reflection on Woods
Known Bugs and Improvements (We’re Working On):
- We built resolution controls, but there are known issues with widescreen monitors and in a few other areas. We pulled this from this patch until we can fix them
- Working on fixes for instances of players not spawning in lobbies or in matches
- Developer post
Griefhelm Patch 1
Griefhelm Patch 1 is now live. Thanks to all our players for helping us find and understand these issues. Notes are below, as well as notes for our future patches. Please see our content calendar for larger content updates! --------------------------------------------------------
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Griefhelm Patch 1 is now live.
Thanks to all our players for helping us find and understand these issues. Notes are below, as well as notes for our future patches. Please see our content calendar for larger content updates!
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Notes:
- Fixed instances where remapping keyboard controls would lock the player out of using or remapping certain inputs.
- A V-Sync option has been added to the Video Options menu.
- Campaign starts with 5 lives instead of 3.
- Added turning into “last stand” mode when losing all health in horde on campaign mode.
- Players begin obstructing one another slightly farther away - this is to reduce player “hugging”.
- The effect that ice has on the player has been reduced.
- AI jumping is now better in fights.
- Enhanced lighting on Crypts for added visibility.
- New network error notifications.
- Shoves and kicks have a greater effect on opponents to allow for more consistent follow-up attacks.
- Woods foreground elements reduced and resized.
- Q and E no longer change the direction that you face - this was to allow keyboard users more flexibility in the control schemes.
- Adversaries should now appear more consistently after encounters and campaign.
Known Bugs and Improvements (We’re Working On):
- Online issue with joining lobbies (players don’t appear in the lobby or in the game, either temporarily or permanently).
- Campaign typos (fixed soon).
- AI navigation improvements
- Reports of defeating an adversary not unlocking equipment - looking into this.
- Declining the tutorial doesn’t remove the notification for it when entering game modes.
- Direction swap is now mappable for keyboard users - not working.
- Resolution Controls!
- Netcode improvements across the board.
- Messaging for online play: communicating kicking, host shutting down a server, etc.
- Weapon balancing and hit zones.
- Working on making multiplayer sessions count towards adversary unlocks.
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Launch Day Developer Stream!
Join us on Discord to chat with the devs! Griefhelm is launching on Steam today! August 20, 2020 @ 11 am ET / 8 am PT. Join us as the devs play together and celebrate launch! AND DON'T FORGET TO BUY THE GAME WITH THE LAUNCH DISCOUNT! <3 About the Game Griefhelm is an award-win
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Join us on Discord to chat with the devs!
Griefhelm is launching on Steam today! August 20, 2020 @ 11 am ET / 8 am PT. Join us as the devs play together and celebrate launch! AND DON'T FORGET TO BUY THE GAME WITH THE LAUNCH DISCOUNT! <3
About the Game
Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your enemies, deflect their blows, and push your advantage as your tactically overcome foes in fast-paced duels. Every engagement begins a new dance to the death as warriors search for an opening. Master the art of combat to overcome your enemies and claim victory.
Experience a challenging, replayable campaign that will test the limits of your abilities on the battlefield. Battle your own way with or against your friends locally or online. Abandon the heresy of peaceful rest. Reach out and lay claim to your eternal reward.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1125330/Griefhelm/
- Developer post
Griefhelm on Summer Game Fest!
Join us on Discord to watch Summer Game Fest! Be sure to set your alarm and tune in this morning for Summer Game Fest x Griefhelm w/ a Griefhelm Trailer DEBUT and Release Date ANNOUNCEMENT! 11 am ET / 8 am PT About the Game Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with
Original postJoin us on Discord to watch Summer Game Fest!
Be sure to set your alarm and tune in this morning for Summer Game Fest x Griefhelm w/ a Griefhelm Trailer DEBUT and Release Date ANNOUNCEMENT! 11 am ET / 8 am PT
About the Game
Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your enemies, deflect their blows, and push your advantage as your tactically overcome foes in fast-paced duels. Every engagement begins a new dance to the death as warriors search for an opening. Master the art of combat to overcome your enemies and claim victory.
Experience a challenging, replayable campaign that will test the limits of your abilities on the battlefield. Battle your own way with or against your friends locally or online. Abandon the heresy of peaceful rest. Reach out and lay claim to your eternal reward.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1125330/Griefhelm/
- Developer post
Griefhelm Developer Q&A Live Stream
Come chat with us! Don't forget to join the Discord to post questions in our #ask-the-devs channel! Just click the discord picture above! About the Game Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your enemies, deflect their blows, an
Original postCome chat with us!
Don't forget to join the Discord to post questions in our #ask-the-devs channel! Just click the discord picture above!
About the Game
Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your enemies, deflect their blows, and push your advantage as your tactically overcome foes in fast-paced duels. Every engagement begins a new dance to the death as warriors search for an opening. Master the art of combat to overcome your enemies and claim victory.
Experience a challenging, replayable campaign that will test the limits of your abilities on the battlefield. Battle your own way with or against your friends locally or online. Abandon the heresy of peaceful rest. Reach out and lay claim to your eternal reward.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1125330/Griefhelm/
- Developer post
Griefhelm Live Stream Re-Broadcast
Watch the debut of our BRAND NEW Trailer! Don't forget to join the Discord for a developer AMA on Friday! > CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE DISCORD < About the Game Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your enemies, deflect their
Original post
Watch the debut of our BRAND NEW Trailer!
Don't forget to join the Discord for a developer AMA on Friday!
> CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE DISCORD <
About the Game
Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your enemies, deflect their blows, and push your advantage as your tactically overcome foes in fast-paced duels. Every engagement begins a new dance to the death as warriors search for an opening. Master the art of combat to overcome your enemies and claim victory.
Experience a challenging, replayable campaign that will test the limits of your abilities on the battlefield. Battle your own way with or against your friends locally or online. Abandon the heresy of peaceful rest. Reach out and lay claim to your eternal reward.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1125330/Griefhelm/
- Developer post
Griefhelm Live Stream Re-Broadcast
Watch the debut of our BRAND NEW Trailer! Don't forget to join the Discord for a developer AMA on Friday! > CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE DISCORD < About the Game Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your enemies, deflect their
Original postWatch the debut of our BRAND NEW Trailer!
Don't forget to join the Discord for a developer AMA on Friday!
> CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE DISCORD <
About the Game
Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your enemies, deflect their blows, and push your advantage as your tactically overcome foes in fast-paced duels. Every engagement begins a new dance to the death as warriors search for an opening. Master the art of combat to overcome your enemies and claim victory.
Experience a challenging, replayable campaign that will test the limits of your abilities on the battlefield. Battle your own way with or against your friends locally or online. Abandon the heresy of peaceful rest. Reach out and lay claim to your eternal reward.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1125330/Griefhelm/
- Developer post
Griefhelm Developer Live Stream
Watch the debut of our BRAND NEW Trailer! Don't forget to join the Discord for a developer AMA on Friday! > CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE DISCORD < About the Game Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your enemies, deflect their
Original postWatch the debut of our BRAND NEW Trailer!
Don't forget to join the Discord for a developer AMA on Friday!
> CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE DISCORD <
About the Game
Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your enemies, deflect their blows, and push your advantage as your tactically overcome foes in fast-paced duels. Every engagement begins a new dance to the death as warriors search for an opening. Master the art of combat to overcome your enemies and claim victory.
Experience a challenging, replayable campaign that will test the limits of your abilities on the battlefield. Battle your own way with or against your friends locally or online. Abandon the heresy of peaceful rest. Reach out and lay claim to your eternal reward.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1125330/Griefhelm/
- Developer post
Griefhelm Live Stream Re-Broadcast
Watch the debut of our BRAND NEW Trailer! Don't forget to join the Discord for a developer AMA on Friday! > CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE DISCORD < About the Game Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your enemies, deflect their
Original postWatch the debut of our BRAND NEW Trailer!
Don't forget to join the Discord for a developer AMA on Friday!
> CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE DISCORD <
About the Game
Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your enemies, deflect their blows, and push your advantage as your tactically overcome foes in fast-paced duels. Every engagement begins a new dance to the death as warriors search for an opening. Master the art of combat to overcome your enemies and claim victory.
Experience a challenging, replayable campaign that will test the limits of your abilities on the battlefield. Battle your own way with or against your friends locally or online. Abandon the heresy of peaceful rest. Reach out and lay claim to your eternal reward.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1125330/Griefhelm/