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Darkest Dungeon®
Darkest Dungeon®
IndieRPGStrategy
Red Hook Studios · Red Hook Studios·-85%$3.74
Dec 14, 2016 · 117mo ago

Darkest Dungeon "coming_in_hot" Build #16628

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Beta patch adds controller support, UI/options category, numerous quality fixes, new trinkets, loot text, boss/tooltip fixes, and modding exposure; broad technical polish and gameplay tweaks.

Bug fixes11

  • Bug Fixes
    • Move modifiers:Fixed move modifiers not applying correctly.
    • Graveyard:Graveyard not showing dead heroes fixed.
    • Quirk interaction:Fixed incompatible quirk problem.
    • Town event:Town Event resolve levels no longer grant unintended Level 6 hero benefits.
    • Tutorial cursor:Fixed tutorial cursor changing unexpectedly.
    • Mini-map:Fixed mysterious mini-map tiles disappearing or traps shown as scouted when not.
    • Scanner / scouting:Fixed map not being forced during scouting curio result.
    • Immobilized classes:Removed ability to target/select move when classes are immobilized.
    • Panel / UI:Render announcements over character barks.
    • Tool-tip consistency:Various tooltip fixes for clarity.
    • Habits / correctability:General bug fixes and stability improvements.

Other changes20

  • Controller Support & Options
    • Added basic Controller support (currently PS4 glyphs; Xbox glyphs to be added later).
    • New control options category with Enable Controller (Default: On).On
    • New control option Vibration (Default: On).On
    • Holding L button required to swap positions, change heroes, or view sheets while in dungeons (Default: OFF).OFF
    • L Stick Up can enter doors/open curios when in dungeons (duplicates Cross Button).ON
  • Vvulf encounter timingVvulf will not invade until at least week 35.week 35
  • Abomination
    • Abomination transformation:Transformation now properly yields a blight buff with duration increasing with skill level.
    • Abomination transform back:Transform back correctly provides a debuff with duration scaling with skill level (harder comedown).
  • TalismanDD Talisman:Talisman now reduces damage from Revelation by 100% due to PROT cap; previously added protection did not function.
  • Loot & UI Text
    • Loot Window Text:Added new loot window text for recovering fallen hero trinkets after retreat; no longer says VICTORY.recovering fallen hero trinkets after retreating from battle
    • Journal pages:Journal pages written by KS backers will now appear more frequently.
  • Trajectory & Tooltips
    • Ability tool-tips:Added new syntax for tooltips with self buffs (x/rounds) and removed syntax for instant-buff abilities.
    • Tooltips:Various tooltip fixes to improve clarity.
  • Trinkets & Items
    • new trinkets:Added three new PC-build trinkets: fortifying_garlic, ethereal_crucifix, tempting_goblet.
    • Loot Window Text:See above in Loot & UI Text (already noted).
  • Map & UI Fixes
    • Map tooltip:Fixes to map boss tooltip, scouting, and checkmarks for clarity.
    • Graveyard:Graveyard now handles unknown character classes gracefully and shows dead heroes correctly.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Realm inventory UI:Realm inventory UI cleaned up.
    • Pop-up icons:Various new icons for loot/hunger/curio/quest complete pop-ups.
  • ModdingPlot quests:Exposed ability for plot quests to be repeatable via quest.json flag.repeatable

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