Shadow’s Flame – Changes Log
Version History -
Latest Version: 0.3c:-
* The game will now freeze when it losses focus.
* When in a menu, the game will now warn you before it exits when you press Escape.
* Fixed an error with showing damage you deal to multiple enemies.
* Several graphic improvements have been made.
* You can now move up to 6 spaces in a turn instead of 3 movement phases.
* Enemies that move more than one space can no longer sometimes move over mountains.
* You can no longer access and use items in the inventory while in battle.
* Added the new Combat Inventory which allows you to use up to 4 items in a battle.
* Added a new Main Menu.
* Added variable jumping, holding down the jump key for longer will allow you to jump higher.
* Added a basic world map tutorial.
* Adjusted the gold cost of multiple items.
* Added more items.
* Ice shards has had its mechanics changed.
* The player now has animated movement.
* Added Enhancement items known as Charms which you equip to boost stats and damage.
* Added a new spell – Lightning Orb
* Added a new spell – Flame Wave
* When you kill an enemy text will appear above the player showing how many experience points were earned.
* You can now set the players name when starting a new game – the name can be randomized.
* You can now save and load games.
* Added Mana Shrines on longer levels that can restore up to 40% of your maximum mana over time.
* Added the basis for Arena Challenges
* Added the Tower of Hu.
* While in combat, when you press escape the pause menu will appear instead of a quit game confirmation.
Version 0.3b:-
* Added a more traditional inventory system, with the progressive one as a secondary overview.
* Items important to the story or those that are required as keys can no longer be sold and appear in yellow text in the inventory.
* Some items now have descriptions.
* Some items now have use effects.
* When you find an item after defeating an enemy and have the maximum of 99 already, you will receive gold equal to half its sell price.
* Item tool tips can now be now shown, by placing your cursor over item icons after a battle, or when viewing items in the shop.
* Added a new “Buff” system. These are temporary boosts that increase your health, mana, damage or defence for a certain number of battles.
* Added a second spell called “Ice Shards”, which can be purchased from the Desert Town for 5,000 gold.
* You can now use W, A and D to move as well as the arrow keys.
* Spells now show cool down timers when used in battle (See spells for cool down times).
* You can now access the inventory while in combat by pressing the i key.
* You can now quit the game while in combat by pressing the ESC key (a confirmation will show).
Previous Version: 0.3a:-
* Improved Player and Enemy movement (you can no longer lead enemies into the water).
* Damage done to the player and monsters is now shown.
* Improved World Map – Graphically.
* An additional town has been added to the desert area.
* More land is now accessible.
* Improved Shop system overall.
Previous Version: 0.2a:-
* Improved spell system added.
* Basic town added.
* Inventory system added.
* Status menu details updated.
* Shop system added.
Previous Version: 0.1a: -
* Player movement and turns added.
* Enemy Phases added (enemies of around 10 squares or more away will forgo their turn).
* Basic Environments with detail added.
* Basic Spell menu added