MudGate updates and patch notes

• Added four hidden Lore Journal collections.
• Find lore through gravestones and Search.
• Complete collections for gold, XP, and permanent stats.
• Rebuilt the Objective Journal and task tracking.
• Fixed key abilities and rapid-hit damage text.
• Upgraded shadows and lighting with Babylon.js 9.1.0.
• Improved transitions, movement, and message reliability.

• Adjusted NPC health scaling beyond Level 30 for smoother progression
• Added Prologue Gallery
• Added new tactical skills and combat flow abilities
• Introduced Combat Styles (Aggressive, Balanced, Defensive)
• Refactored Game HUD and logs for better visibility
• Updated homepage layout
• Various codebase updates and optimizations

• Rebuy last 15 items you’ve sold at the shop anytime.
• Experience weather: rain, snow, and even acid rain!
• Build up rage in combat for extra power.
• Light up dark dungeons with your trusty torch.

• The reward icon has been revamped
• Dynamic icon rendering is now more responsive
• Fresh Content in Deep Forest and Graveyard!

Both Lowbird Forest and Icemire have expanded, revealing fresh terrain and hidden secrets for adventurers to uncover.

• Explore newly discovered areas in Lowbird Forest and Icemire.
• Rumors speak of a mysterious wizard who has arrived near the portal hub in Icemire.
• Dungeon dwellers will encounter new monster types—more foes to hunt and conquer!

Get the bigger picture with our new one-click expandable map, where you can easily locate points of interest and see what terrain you’ve explored in your current session.

• Added "Ctrl + R" shortcut to resize the game window.
• Updated the inventory icon generator.
• Fixed an issue where inventory icons were not being loaded.

• Add minimap direction markers (can be toggled)
• The minimap icon now shows camera rotation
• Fix an issue with the skull bomb objective (was broken)
• Fix a bug with Aid/Adrenaline when energy or health was 0

Nexus Relay is now live with a basic set of features, and more features and events will become available as Chapter One continues.

• The stand-highlight effect has been toned down for a smoother visual experience.
• Nexus Relay is now live, allowing players to access its features in-game.
• MudGate now displays both date and time (use the date/time command).
• The Item-Bonus-Effects Generator has been fixed.
• Invalid equipment bonuses have been removed for improved balance.

• Updated dungeons with improved NPC distribution.
• Added new NPCs to dungeons.
• Added a new icon for unknown objectives.
• The tutorial window is now fixed to the right side.
• Improved overall performance.
• Enhanced animation transitions.
• Added effect cleanup when changing realms.
• Weapon damage numbers are now displayed when combating NPCs.

Here are the latest changes and improvements:

• Added the Nexus Stone
• Reduced health for low-level NPCs
• Improved visibility of objects with objectives
• Enhanced overall performance
• Improved error handling

I’ve transitioned from WebView2 to Chromium to improve compatibility. I’ve also added migration scripts to ensure your existing game data is preserved during this update. Additionally, Steam Cloud support has been implemented, so your progress and settings will sync across devices.

• MudGate World Date & Time is now set relative to March 21, 2025 (the release date).
• Fixed an issue where NPCs did not move properly in the world.
• Added support for Steam Cloud.
• Replaced WebView2 with Chromium.
• Added migration scripts for existing data.
• Character names now allow spaces, punctuation (.-_), and accented characters.

• The "To the Surface" sign is now visible on all dungeon levels.
• Fixed an issue where the "Invalid Use" message was sometimes displayed twice.
• Parties will now be notified if a member enters a private realm.
• Primal Senses has been updated:
  • Now hints once for nearby interactable objects.
  • Now provides a dexterity bonus.
  • Now lasts until canceled.
  • Now costs 1 energy per round.
• Realm information in the log window is now only displayed when clicked.

• Minor UI Improvements: Adjustments made to enhance the first gameplay experience.

• Escape Key Functionality: Pressing "Escape" now toggles the system menu.

• Abilities Usage Messages: Improved clarity for ability-related messages.

• Environment Updates: Dungeons & Lowbird Forest have been updated.

• Shadow Stalker Class Updates:

• Dark Harvest: Increased empowerment gained per kill.

• Vampiric Shadows: Slightly reduced weapon siphon effects.

• Poisonous Dagger: Now cause greater movement impairment on opponents.

• Enhanced error handling and compatibility for the MudGate App.
• Added a new "Interactive Commands" step to the tutorial.
• Fixed a bug where effects were not being removed properly.
• Resolved an issue that allowed bags to be placed inside other bags.

• Added support for toggling fullscreen mode with the F11 key.
• Simplified the tutorial to make it quicker and easier to complete.

• Online relay servers now use a secure WebSocket and HTTPS (SSL).
• Game data files are now quickly verified before storing, avoiding corrupt data files.
• Behind-the-scenes improvements make MudGate more reliable.

• Minor tweaks to improve playability and the UI.
• Updated the web renderer to Babylon.js v7.50.0.
• Added 5 new NPCs: two Orcs, two Elves, and a female Druid.

The Icemire Sentries have established a new stronghold in the realm.

This fortified base will serve as a key defense against goblins and other emerging threats. 🛡️

As the world stirs from its long slumber, vast lands awaken to change.

Paths are reshaped, long-lost secrets unearthed, and the echoes of the past whisper once more 📖.

Step forward, explore, and reclaim the terrain that has been occupied!

While the scars of the fractured world remain, hope rises ✨ as historic trade routes reopen and lost knowledge resurfaces 📜.

In the Icemire realm, several routes have been restored, bringing new opportunities 🌟 and dangers alike ⚔️

• Skeleton of adventurers discovered in a cave in the plains of Lowbird Forest.
• A lucky hop has been spotted near Hans the Botanist.
• Code optimizations for improved performance.

• Lady Lyra, a merchant selling various potions, has settled in Lowbird Forest.
• A water spirit has been spotted in Lowbird Forest.
• New potions are now available.
• Minor bug fixes.

• Remade the Lowbird Forest well (realm)
• Several minor fixes to main story objectives
• Readjusted the difficulty of some objectives
• Minor tweaks to improve playability and UI

• Fixed issue with duplicate quests
• Improved loading between scenes
• Ghost can no longer interact with the inventory
• Updated Icemire and Secret Realm

• Introduced a dynamic day/night cycle to all realms
• Updated light intensity and cloud visuals for all realms
• Adjusted realm heights to optimize gameplay flow
• Revised player classes to ensure accessibility for levels 1-19

A merchant has set up in Lowbird Forest, offering a fine cheeses and other supplies. Stock up and enjoy the journey! 🧀

• Dynamic skies have been implemented.
• A day-night cycle with distinct day phases is now active.
• A time command has been introduced to review the current game time and day phase.

Bear and wolf activity has surged around Lowbird Forest camp, and a long-forgotten path near Hans the Botanist's last known location has been uncovered.

Proceed with caution. ⚠️🐻🐺🌲👻

Additionally, the world now shifts to muted tones when an explorer perishes, causing fallen adventurers to become ethereal spirits.

A goblin shaman has taken residence near the edge of Lowbird Forest, setting up camp in a mysterious tower. Travelers report strange rituals and eerie lights. Rumor has it that he is difficult to dislodge and may pose a threat to anyone who ventures too close. Proceed with caution. ⚠️👀🌲