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Chrono Ark To do list - EA v1.1

Here’s a list of things we are working on until Chrono Ark's official launch date.

We will continue to work on balancing the game as well as potentially adding new features if any interesting ideas emerge.

To Do list will be updated with each update!



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Chrono Ark Early Access 1.1 Updated!



What's up, everybody!
EA version 1.1 has been updated.
We’ve been working on balancing the game for V1.1.
Many characters have been polished and improved as well as one of the bosses has been completely redone.
We also adjusted Expert difficulty so that it is less dependable on RNG. This means your proficiency and ability is more important in this difficulty.
As for the English translation, we’ve entirely updated and fixed any errors thanks to your feedback!

Improvements
  • Overall text has improved
  • English translation has improved
  • Save files are now automatically backed up


[h2]Balance[/h2]
General
  • After reaching level 6, extra Soulstones are required to level up.
  • If a target dies with a Recast skill, it will transfer to another target.
  • Reduced item randomization in Expert difficulty. This difficulty is now based on a player’s proficiency instead of luck.
  • Anvil – Increase item's gold consumption based on rarity.
  • Overpowered equipment has been nerfed.


[h2]Bosses[/h2]
Time Eater
  • The boss has been reworked.
The Witch
  • The encounter is now easier in Normal difficulty
Ruby and Sapphire
  • The bosses now use Blow of Harmony slightly earlier.
  • The bosses now use one less Cleanse in Expert difficulty.


[h2]Phoenix[/h2]
Changed the effect of Scratch
  • Can be cast regardless of hunger level.
    If hungry, cast this again (50% chance). Extra chance to cast on an ally (25%).


Changed the effect of Blazing Regeneration
  • Draw a skill and inflict 5 damage to its owner.
    This attack ignores healing gauge protection.
    All ally healing gauges are restored.


New skill, 'I'll Step Out!'
  • Drawn when the battle starts.
    Cannot be targeted or use fixed abilities this turn. Remove all skills. Recover from hunger.



[h2]Azar[/h2]
Passive - Hollowed Sword
A character that uses attack skills will gain Hollowed Sword. A character with multiple attack skills has a higher chance to gain additional Hollowed Sword skills.
  • Fantasy: Fantasy drawn by Fantasy will not apply its effect.
  • Hollowed Sword buffs: Now has 5% increased Accuracy.
  • Ascending Slice: Now has Ignore Taunt.


Extra effect of Blade Starfall
  • Cast all Hollowed Sword in hand. Targets all enemies.
    If facing one enemy, Hollowed Sword will critical strike.


[h2]Joey[/h2]
  • Chemical Weapon: Now Joey’s intoxication stack limit is 3.
  • Weakening Smog: Damage has slightly reduced and increases all resist reduction to the target.


[h2]Hein[/h2]
  • Base accuracy has increased.
  • Extra effect of Tear Up: Damage is increased by 30% if facing one enemy.
  • Extra effect of Assault Slash: Increase this skill's accuracy and damage if it targets one enemy.


[h2]Sizz[/h2]
  • Passive - Doll Eve: Eve can now attack at the start of turn.
  • Help, Eve!: Barrier rate has decreased from 65% to 60%.
  • Incise: Attack buff rate has decreased from 60% to 40%, buff duration has increased from 2 turns to 3.
  • Healing Wave: Healing rate has increased from 75% to 88%.
  • Sacrifice: Success rate of debuff to make Eve unavailable has decreased from 300% to 66%.


New Skill: Time to Move!

Time to Move! allows Eve to heal twice costing 1 and gain a buff to counter attack.

[h2]Silverstein[/h2]
Passive - S.P.O.R.T.S.
  • Name has changed from Hit That One Point Four.
  • Additional attacks from passive skills will not shoot if no enemy is present.
  • Created Skill -> Cannot activate S.P.O.R.T.S. with skills created by other characters.
  • Additional shot rate has decreased from 35% to 25%.


[h2]Ironheart[/h2]
  • Double Armor: Now a target who is affected by Double Armor cannot receive Double Armor's effect for 2 turns.
  • Shield Bash: Damage rate by armor has decreased from 165% to 160%.
  • Duel: Enemies who are in Duel now cannot target anyone besides Ironheart.
  • Weapon Breaker: Modified to be used easier.
  • Not in My Sight: Increased the cost to 2.
  • Protective Shield: Changed the cost to 3, now has Once Only.


[h2]Lian[/h2]
  • Come at Me!: Now taunts an enemy and creates skills equal to the number of enemies.
  • Protect Ally: If Lian's healing gauge is protected, the target gains protection too.


[h2]Miss Chain[/h2]
  • Bazzuum!: Now has Focus.
  • Engine Burner: Maximum stack limit of Burnt and Calming Touch has decreased.


[h2]Charon[/h2]
  • Encroach Debuff: Maximum stack has increased from 3 to 5. Now if a target dies with Encroach, pass it on to a random ally.


[h2]Common Skill[/h2]
  • Rash - Attack power has decreased. Debuff success rate has decreased.
  • Rate of multiple healing skills has decreased



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Chrono Ark Early Access 1.06 Improvements and Bug Fixes



Enhancements
  • Added description of revealing effects of Curse and Purification Scroll
  • Phoenix - Burning Wing: Modified skill description
  • Emphasized that characters cannot be unlocked by playing the game in Casual difficulty.


Bug Fixes
  • Fixed UI not being removed properly
  • Fixed black screen after game is over
  • Fixed a bug where identical items could be equipped at the same time
  • Fixed screen freezing when you parry an additional attack of Reaper's Death Sentence and kill it.
  • Relic - Remnant of Madness: Fixed frame drop issues during battles when the relic is activated.


Balance Patch
  • Reaper's evade has slightly reduced.

Chrono Ark Early Access 1.05 Improvements and Bug Fixes



Improvements
  • Curses are now more intuitive and noticeable
  • Unlock status for characters are now shown instantly
  • Highlight to let players know that characters cannot be unlocked in Casual difficulty.


Bug Fixes
  • Fixed misleading game over count in 4k resolution
  • Fixed black screens after the game is over
  • Fixed locations for detailed party info
  • Enabled dragging on the combat reward window
  • Adjusted the number of Holy Water to 40
  • Lucy can no longer go outside of the screen when she needs to pick up her necklace.
  • Fixed quick restart, quit, and skip story function not resetting story text and UIs to default.
Balance

Chrono Ark Early access 1.04 Freezing, Sound Bug, Resistance balance FIX




BUG FIX
  • Fixed an issue where the skill selection screen did not disappear at the end of the battle.
  • Fixed freezing on death after taunt with a taunt skill in combat
  • Fixed an issue where Healing potions had different value during combat.
  • Fixed an issue with sound effects after the Lucy Story scene.
  • Equipment items - Legacy of High Priest : Fixed a bug that doesn't reduce cost.
  • Fixed the issue where the same dialogue appeared during the story.


balance
  • Resistance potion reduced from 15 to 10
  • Holy Water resistance reduced from 40 to 20.