Plot of the Druid News

Patch 4.8.9 is out!

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[/p][p]After the last patch, some players experienced low FPS and stuttering in various parts of the game.
We have identified the source of the problem and fixed it in this patch.
[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🛠️ Patch 4.8.9 – Summary[/h2][hr][/hr][p]
This patch mainly affects:[/p]

[p]Returning to the main menu from Chapter 1 no longer causes low FPS[/p]
[p]Switching languages no longer causes the game to freeze for a few seconds[/p]
[p]New game loading times reduced by almost 50%[/p]
[p]Overall smoother and more stable gameplay
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[hr][/hr][h2]⚠️Reporting Issues[/h2][hr][/hr][p]
If you encounter any issues with the new version, please feel free to report them:[/p]

[p]In our Discord Technical Support channel[/p]
[p]Or in our Community Forum, in the bug report thread [/p]

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We will do our best to respond to and address any issues as soon as possible.
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To play the prologue & chapter 1

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Cheers,[/p][p]~ Adventure4Life Team[/p]

Patch 4.8.8 is out!

[p]Hello, all! 👋[/p][p][/p][p]While working on the new chapters, we’re also maintaining the current Steam version.[/p][p]Your feedback is important to us, and we’re doing our best to address the issues you’ve reported.
[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🛠️ Patch 4.8.8 – Summary[/h2][hr][/hr][h2]
Bug Fixes[/h2]

[p]Pierro no longer appears in places where he shouldn’t.[/p]
[p]Direct navigation with the Firesquito: he no longer gets stuck at the potion room exit or moves off-screen.[/p]
[p]Fixed screen tearing that occurred when the camera was moving.[/p]
[p]Fixed the save meta window keep showing after loading a save file.[/p]
[p]The ‘J’ shortcut now correctly toggles the inventory in and out.[/p]
[p]Pixa text no longer overlaps.[/p]
[p]Fixed controller navigation in the Difficulty Level menu.[/p]
[p]Fixed a Unity security breach.[/p]

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Optimization [/h2]

[p]Textures now load only when needed, improving memory usage.[/p]
[p]The storm sequence at the start of Chapter 1 is now optimized and uses less memory.[/p]

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Visual Fixes & Improvement[/h2]

[p]The shrink-head cutscene now displays correctly.[/p]
[p]Improved visibility for all UI icons, including the HUD, hotspot interactions, and inventory items.[/p][p]Their contrast has been enhanced, and their resolution doubled—so they now appear sharper and less pixelated, especially on larger screens.[/p]

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⚠️ Important Note
[/h2][p]Your older save files may not work properly after the upgrade, so please keep that in mind.[/p][p]If you encounter any issues with the new version, feel free to report them in our Discord Technical Support Channel channel. We're here to help.
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🎯 Next Goal[/h2][p][/p][p]We are aiming to release two new chapters in mid-2026 — here’s a small glimpse of what’s coming:
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[/p][h2]General Fixes in Progress[/h2][p][/p]

[p]Mouse support while a controller is connected – we’re working on a proper solution for this.[/p]
[p]A few missing voice lines – these will be added with the release of the new chapters.[/p]

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[/p][h2]About the Development[/h2][p][/p][p]If you’d like to learn more about the development, you can follow our Kickstarter updates.
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Cheers,[/p][p]~ Adventure4Life Team[/p]

Dev Gameplay- AdventureX Sale 2024

Event Information

Plot of the Druid is part of the AdventureX 2024 Sale from Nov. 4 - Nov. 11. There will be two pre-recorded broadcasts:
November 10h, 3PM GMT - Dev playthrough with commentary
November 11th , 3PM GMT - Dev, feat. Nomad1sh Playthrough

Dev insights & gameplay

Join the creator, Yakir Israel, as he plays the game and discusses the inspirations behind the game, behind-the-scenes insights, and more. On November 9th, nomad1sh, will also join to discuss the game's details alongside Yakir. Nomad1sh is a former streamer and current game developer who travels while doing so.

About Plot of the Druid

Plot of the Druid is a mystical comedy adventure with sarcastic British wit, hand-drawn cartoon art, and an innovative shape-shifting ability for solving puzzles. It is a classic-modern point-and-click game reminiscent of titles such as Simon the Sorcerer, Discworld, and Harry Potter.

Watch the broadcast on the store page https://store.steampowered.com/app/1108170/Plot_of_the_Druid/

Dev insights - AdventureX Sale 2024

Controller support and next goals

Dear players!

We are glad to announce that the game now supports different types of controllers—you can connect PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch controllers to your PC and enjoy playing the available chapters with them. We have put in the effort to ensure direct navigation for EVERYTHING, including:

Moving Jase directly with the joystick.
Navigating menus, inventory items, spells, and hotspots using the D-Pad or joystick.
Each minigame has its own custom implementation for a better experience.
For those who enjoy moving the cursor and getting the classic Point-and-Click feel—no worries! You can also use the joystick to move the cursor. Your choice!

And of course, we have mapped all the keyboard shortcuts, such as the journal, shapeshift, quick save, and game pause, to gamepad buttons. We even included a new feature to skip cutscenes. :)

The controller support is a crucial milestone for us and will be used on consoles later.

The game will recognize which controller is connected and will display a dedicated mapping scheme that can be accessed at any time during gameplay. Here’s the control scheme for Xbox:

Why are we focusing on other platforms instead of developing Chapter 2?

In our last update, we mentioned that the game is available on mobile devices, and now we are targeting consoles. As an indie studio working part-time with a tight budget, Chapter 2 is taking more time than we would like. We don't want to compromise by shipping a low-quality product just to say we completed it.
We want to continue the game with the same quality of humor, graphics, puzzles, and everything we've put our effort into so far. To speed up the process, we MUST reach a larger audience, which will eventually help increase our budget. Ultimately, this will assist us in finishing Chapter 2—a milestone we are eager to achieve—as well as the rest of the chapters.

As you can see, we are still working on the game, and we will ship more chapters one way or another. This game will be completed as promised. I hope you understand our position. If not, I can only focus on making the game with passion ♥️🧙‍♂️

Yakir