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Greetings, warriors of Mantaria!
As we march ever closer to the full release of Shields of Loyalty, our commitment to refining your strategic experience remains unwavering. Today, we are thrilled to present DevBlog #33, highlighting the latest improvements and updates in version 0.9.0.42.
Patch Notes – Update 0.9.0.42
Our dedicated development team has been hard at work addressing critical issues and enhancing gameplay on our internal test branch and these will be available for Steam soon. Here’s a comprehensive list of the latest fixes:
Gameplay Fixes:
- Resolved an issue where clicking an exclamation mark during attack animations caused the game to freeze.
- Fixed a bug where casting spells on large units would cause the game to become unresponsive.
- Addressed duplication of boss units and their inability to attack.
- Improved AI pathfinding and turn logic for more strategic enemy movements.
- Corrected an issue preventing progression after research completion without restarting the game.
Localization and Text Corrections:
- Ensured defense values do not exceed 100%.
- Adjusted auras of avatars for consistency.
- Fixed various typographical errors in unit names, dialogues, and tooltips.
Visual and Audio Enhancements:
- Updated title screen animations for a more engaging introduction.
- Improved spell effects for a more immersive visual experience.
- Resolved missing textures on the "Treasure Hunt" map.
- Corrected unit icon issues, including the Valkyrie unit icon in the Valkyrie Aerie.
- Fixed animation errors for Dryad and Sylph attacks.
- Adjusted new sound effects that were previously too quiet.
- Ensured music transitions smoothly between menus.
User Interface Improvements:
- Units with no available actions are now greyed out, and the end turn confirmation dialogue is skipped if no unit has actions left.
- Updated the artifact menu to display units correctly.
- Fixed overlapping text issues, such as the "Force of Nature" text overlapping the UI.
- Corrected graphical glitches when zooming in and out on certain maps.
- Ensured equipped items display correctly during missions.
- Resolved issues with construction and tier upgrades.
- Improved display of aura buffs and artifact-loaded units' stats.
Our beta testers have been instrumental in identifying and reporting these issues. Their dedication is immensely appreciated, and we continue to welcome new testers to join our bug hunt. If you're passionate about improving Shields of Loyalty, consider applying to be a beta tester through our Discord server.
The Road Ahead
Our development team is tirelessly working on both fixing critical bugs and implementing new assets to enhance your gaming experience. We understand the importance of a polished and immersive game, and we are committed to delivering just that. Your trust and patience are invaluable to us, and we believe that, together, we can achieve greatness.
Support Us by Wishlisting
As we approach the full release, we kindly ask for your support by wishlisting Shields of Loyalty on Steam. Wishlisting not only keeps you updated on the latest developments but also significantly boosts our visibility, helping more strategy enthusiasts discover the game. For indie studios like ours, every wishlist adds momentum to our journey.
Thank you for being an essential part of the Shields of Loyalty community. Together, we are forging a path to an epic launch.
Stay vigilant, strategists, and see you on the battlefield!
The Shields of Loyalty Team
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