Melvor Idle News

Welcome to the Stage 1 release of the long-awaited Expansion update!

This update includes all of the free content mentioned in previous announcements which include Township, Official Cross-Platform Mod Support, and more!

[h2]A Special Thanks[/h2]
Before we get into the release notes, I’d like to put out a massive thank you to those who made this expansion release possible. This was not a one-person achievement, and it was only made possible by a group of amazing people:

• Prat (Game designer)
  
• Coolrox (Developer)
  
• Buttchouda (Developer - Official Mod Support)
  
• Andrew & Lily (Freelance Artists)
  
• Jagex (Localisation, Lore, Marketing material, and support)
  
• All Patrons (Testing the expansion since July)
  

[h2]Throne of the Herald[/h2]
This update does not include any of the Throne of the Herald DLC content (Level 120 Combat & Non-Combat). This will be released on 20 October 2022!

You can wishlist it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2055140/Melvor_Idle_Throne_of_the_Herald/


[h2]IMPORTANT PREFACE[/h2]
It is incredibly important that you disable and remove every single pre-expansion mod or script you have installed before loading the update.

YOUR GAME WILL NOT LOAD IF A BROKEN MOD IS LOADED. THIS PUTS YOUR SAVES AT RISK.


A brand new Town Management Simulator built directly into Melvor.

The general goal of this new Skill is to create a Town that becomes a passive resource generating machine in the late game. An ideal Town is one you can ignore at later stages of the game, and using the Trading mechanic is can provide resources to you.

Key Features:

• Build a Town that will become a passive resource generating machine that will assist with all aspects of the game.
  
• Manage resources that your town needs to grow (These are unique to Township and do not require Bank space).
  
• 50+ unique buildings to help your Town expand.
  
• Keep track of your Citizens and their Health, Happiness, Education and age.
  
• Select a Map to build on with unique Biomes to manage.
  
• Choose a God to Worship (or none) and receive unique Township bonuses.
  
• This is a passive Skill, meaning you can progress without interrupting other Skills.
  
• Ability to Trade with your Town by either giving bank materials to it, or collect items from your Town.
  
• Integrated Task system with some fantastic rewards for all players at any stage of the game.
  
• Brand new Shop items that can be purchased after certain conditions have been met. These unique items will assist with the general game.
  
• There’s no time waste with this Skill - You can ignore it and continue to earn Offline time to catch up at any time. Complete this skill at your own pace!
  

Important Mechanics

• Buildings that generate resources require Workers (Your population). Each time you Tick, your population will move in to a Job and being that production.
  
• Keep your Food production in the positives! As soon as you run out, the Town will begin to die at a high rate every Tick.
  
• Pay attention to Biomes and how buildings are affected in them. Some Biomes require consistent resources to upkeep.
  
• Don't be afraid to fail and kill your Town a few times. You can start again and give it another go.
  

It is important to note that this Skill is not designed to be hard focused to the max level. It is designed to be adjusted when needed, and to assist with passive resource and GP generation for the main game.

This is not a simple Skill to digest. There is a lot of information to take in with Township. Please take it slow, explore the options you have available, and don’t be afraid to restart your Town if something doesn’t go right!

[h2]Good Starting Place for Township[/h2]
When you first enter the Skill, you will be greeted with a Map & Worship selection. You can have a browse here but feel free to leave the options as default and continue.

When you enter the Skill, have a browse of all the menu items and different options made available to you. There is a lot here, so take your time.

When you're ready, head over to the Tasks menu and begin with the Getting Started Guide.

[h2]Township in Adventure Mode[/h2]
Since we announced that Township would be unlocked by default in Adventure Mode, plans have unfortunately changed leading up to release.

Township will no longer be unlocked by default in Adventure Mode.

The reason behind this change is that Township is too powerful of a Skill to have unlocked in the beginning. The amount of bonuses, items, and GP you can obtain from this Skill is substantial so it didn't make sense to leave it unlocked at the start of Adventure Mode.

We apologize if you were looking forward to jumping in straight away in Adventure Mode.


Melvor Idle now has Official Mod support which is available on all platforms of the game! This is made possible by utilizing Mod.IO to host and manage Mods for the game.

If you wish to use this feature, be sure to enable it in the Settings page!

In-Game Mod Browser:

• Explore available Mods within the game with a handy browser tool.
  
• Search, filter and find Mods that spark your interest.
  
• Subscribe and install mods which synchronize on all Platforms using your Cloud account.
  
• View more information about how to create Mods from the handy guides found within the browser.
  

Modding API
We have worked hard to make modding for Melvor Idle easier by providing an API that you can use to take control of the entire game as you please.

Key features:

• Add game objects, such as skills, items, recipes, combat and slayer areas, custom gamemodes, and much more.
  
• Hooking into the game life cycle for more control over when your mod performs actions.
  
• Define player-configurable settings for your mod.
  
• Storing and retrieving free-form data to and from a character or player account.
  
• Hooking into or patching game functions.
  

There’s no limit to what you can achieve with Mod Support. We very much look forward to seeing what the community can create!

Important: Unfortunately Mod.IO is not available in China. There’s currently no ETA on when it will be made available, but we will update you when the time comes.

[h2]Astrology Rework[/h2]
We have adjusted the Skill by completely removing the RNG aspect of rerolling modifiers.

Here is a breakdown on the changes:

• Stars inside constellations now have a predefined modifier. This is the same for everyone (Some Stars have 2 modifiers in 1 star).
  
• All modifiers start at 0%, and are leveled up using Stardust or Golden Stardust. This is a set cost and there is a maximum limit of upgrades on all Stars.
  
• The modifiers you level up are permanent and are always applied to your character.
  

Stars inside constellations are still locked behind Mastery level.

These changes will allow you to “complete” Astrology. There’s no need to reroll anymore, or rely on RNG for a modifier you’re hoping to achieve.

You will receive a very generous Stardust refund when loading into the game. Don’t forget to go straight into the Skill and spend it to get bonuses back.

[h2]New Quality of Life Features[/h2]
[h3]New Consumable Equipment Slot[/h3]
When loading into the update, you will be greeted with a brand new Equipment Slot - the “Consumables” Slot. This new slot will now be home to all equippable consumable items that are not classed as Ranged Ammunition.

Now, you are no longer required to sacrifice Ranged Ammunition for a Consumable.

[h2]Combat Quick-Equip[/h2]
We have designed a new system to enable an easier gear-swapping experience for everyone.

When clicking on an equipment Slot in Combat, you will be greeted with a new “Quick-Equip” menu. Here you will be able to set up to 3 different pieces of equipment for that specific slot, enabling you to quickly switch between these items without the requirement of opening your Bank.

These slots are unique to their respective Equipment Set. This means you can have different sets of items in each Equipment Set.

[h2]Agility Blueprints[/h2]
A common suggestion we have received is the ability to make Agility Obstacle switching less tedious. With the introduction of the Throne of the Herald expansion (which brings even more Obstacles), we felt now was the right time to introduce something to assist with this.

An Agility Blueprint is a fancy name we have given to what is essentially an Agility Loadout or Agility Set. It provides the ability to Save and Load predefined Agility Obstacles as you please.

When setting up an Obstacle Course, you can save that course as a Blueprint. At any given time, you may load that Blueprint to quickly build the Obstacle Course again. You can even apply a custom name to these Blueprints.

This feature is super helpful for those who would like to switch from a Combat-based course to a Skilling-based course.

It is important to note that a Blueprint does not make the Obstacles free. You are still required to front up items and GP equal to whatever it would have cost to manually switch back.

[h2]Core Framework Changes (Boring but important)[/h2]

• Game data structure has completely changed to allow for easier Expansion and Mod development. This will break all pre-expansion Mods. It is important to disable them before loading the update.
  
• The game now handles all loading tasks before showing you the character selection screen. This includes Cloud authentication, language and data loading, mod loading and auto updating.
  
• Melvor Cloud authentication has changed. It should be faster to authenticate with the Cloud on load now. Your game should automatically convert your session to the new version on load (Can take up to a minute or so, this only occurs once).
  
• The game now asks you to log in on load (With a fancy new login screen). This can be skipped if you wish to play without the Cloud.
  
• Completion is now separated into Base Game and Expansion content (If you own the expansion). There is also a True completion progress.
  

[h2]Firemaking Additions:[/h2]

• Added a new item - Generous Fire Spirit. This is a random drop which can be opened to obtain 1 of 4 new Firemaking Amulets.
  
• Added a new item - Ashes. Obtained by burning any Log and is used to create Urns (See general new items below).
  
• You can now receive Stardust while burning Magic Logs.
  

[h2]New Items (Not including above Firemaking items)[/h2]

• Ultima Godsword - A brand new Godsword that can be created by upgrading all four base Godswords.
  
• Added Small & Medium Urns which can be created in Crafting using Ashes from Firemaking. These can then be enchanted in Alt. Magic for Prayer Points.
  
• Added Skilling Outfits for many non-combat Skills. These provide bonuses to Skill XP and Mastery XP. Requirements include Township Skill Level and Task completions.
  
• Added many new Hats to the Shop in the Township section. These provide various bonuses for the general game.
  

[h2]New Pets[/h2]

• Added a Skilling Pet for Township.
  
• Added many cute Cats that can be purchased in the Shop (Has Township requirements).
  

[h2]Base Game Balancing[/h2]
Skills:

• Farming - Multiplied all Tree Skill XP by 5x.
  
• Farming - Reduced harvest quantity multiplier for Allotments and Herbs from 3x -> 2x.
  
• Farming - Increased harvest quantity multiplier for Trees from 7x -> 20x.
  
• Runecrafting - Mastery now also reduces rune costs by 5% per 10 Mastery Levels to create gear/weapons in runecrafting. +15% Cost Reduction at 99 Mastery.
  
• Summoning - Increased max Mark level to 6. You still only need level 4 in the base game for all the Synergies. This is just a change for the upcoming expansion where Level 6 Marks are required.
  
• Summoning - Adjusted drop rates for Marks. It is now faster to get from Level 1 -> 4 Marks.
  

Monsters

• All boss phases in Into the Mist Dungeon now have 10,000 HP (This is so it can make use of the Big ol' Ron effect).
  

Items:

• Attack Skillcape: Buffed to +40 All Melee Bonuses.
  
• Big ol’ Ron: Now has 100% Chance to double combat loot. Buffed it's melee strength bonus 9%
  
• Burning Madness Gloves: buffed to now have +12 magic attack bonus and +10% Magic Damage bonus
  
• Burning Madness Ring: Buffed to +20% chance to apply stuff and changed set to now give 20% global accuracy and global max hit while burning/slowed or frostburned.
  
• Centaur Tablet - Reduced base effect to 3%.
  
• Cloudburst Staff: Lowered Magic Ray special to 70% dmg per proc.
  
• Confetti Crossbow: Lowered Price to 150k SC
  
• Elementalist Gloves: Now have +15 Magic Attack bonus and 15% Magic Damage bonus
  
• Firemaking Skillcape: Now Adds +1 to ashes and charcoal (New items) when burning any log
  
• Generous Harvest Potion: All charges now set to 10. Buffed chance to double farming yield to 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%.
  
  
• Godswords:
  
• Aeris: Buffed flurry to 25% Proc
  
• Glacia: Added 30% bonus stun damage to Ice Prison
  
• Terran: Buffed special attack dmg (Crushing Blow) to 250% and gave +40 def bonus to all and 8DR
  
• Ragnar: Infernum buffed to 20% proc
  
  
• Glacia God Armour: Buff all to now have +25 minimum damage air/earth/fire/water spells.
  
• Glacia God Boots: Now also has 6% Magic damage bonus
  
• Gold Crested Shield: Buffed to 150%
  
• Minotaur Tablet - Reduced base effect to 3%.
  
• Necromancer Set: When all Parts are worn, now gain a bonus 5% summoning xp/mastery xp, +5 to base quant and -1s in summoning interval.
  
• Performance Enhancing Pot: Buffed to -4 , -6, -8, -12% Agility Interval.
  
• Poisoned Shortbow & Dagger: Special Attack (Poisoned Hit): Buffed to 125% dmg if enemy is poisoned
  
• Poison Virulence: Buffed to 20% chance to apply poison and changed the set effect to now grant +20% Global Accuracy and Global Max hit while poisoned.
  
• Relentless Fury: Lowered set effect to +5% chance to ignore stuns and freezes.
  
• Ring of Barrage: Now gains -0.15s Attack Interval per stack
  
• Runecrafting Skillcape: Removed preservation chance. Added 15% chance to double items in Runecrafting and +5 to Additional Runes of the same type in Runecrafting.
  
• Sanguine Blade: Changed Rend Spec: Now deals a full 400% bleed if enemy is at full hitpoints, otherwise 250%, gains 20% more max hit, -20% attack interval and 20% Global Accuracy if the enemy is bleeding
  
• Spiked Shell Ring: Buffed to 20% chance to apply bleed and increased 300% attack damage. Buffed set to now give +5% DR while bleeding (keeping global evasion the same)
  
• Stormsnap: Buffed strength bonus from 111 to 130 and range attack bonus to 125.
  
• Stormsnap Special Attack: Buffed to 20% and 1000% of your Magic Level + 1
  
• Strength Skillcape: Buffed to +20 Melee Str
  
• Tidal Edge: Special Attack (Tidal Wave): Now deals 350 + 50% of your max hit, twice, unavoidable
  
• Tormented Ring: Buffed all numbers to 50
  
• War Axe: Buffed Slash and Block to 53 Each
  
• Warberd: Buffed Stab and Block to 67 Each
  
• Witch Tablet - Reduced base effect to 3%.
  
• Lowered all unhallowed wasteland gloves to now only have 10% chance to avoid (Poison Virulence/Burning Madness/Spiked Shell/Relentless Fury).
  

Synergies:

• Golbin Thief + Occultist: Buffed to 15%
  
• Golbin Thief + Wolf: Buffed to 350 GP
  
• Golbin Thief + Mino/Cen/Wit: Buffed all bonuses by 10x
  
• Golbin Thief + Cyclops: Buffed to 400%
  
• Golbin Thief + Yak: Buffed to 30x
  
• Golbin Thief + Dragon: Buffed to 200%
  
• Occultist + Mino/Cen: Buffed to 20%
  
• Occultist + Cyclops: Buffed to -20%
  
• Wolf + Mino/Cen/Wit: Doubled bonuses
  
• Wolf + Cyclops: Buffed to 20%
  
• Ent + Mole: Buffed to 5%
  
• Ent + Octopus: Doubled the bonus
  
• Ent + Pig: Buffed to +2 Cooked Food
  
• Ent + leprechaun: Buffed to +2
  
• Ent + Monkey: Buffed to 35%
  
• Ent + Salamander: Buffed to 10% and +2
  
• Mole + Lep: Buffed to 30%
  
• Mole + Bear: Buffed to 25
  
• Octopus + Salamander: Buffed to 15%
  
• Mino + centaur: Buffed to 25
  
• Centaur + Witch: Buffed to 25
  
• Centaur + Dragon: Buffed to 10%
  
• Witch + Cyclops: Buffed to 4%
  
• Pig + Crow: Buffed to 15%
  
• Pig + Salamander: Buffed to 0.3s
  
• Crow + Monkey: Buffed to 20%
  

Agility Obstacles:

• T1: Cargo Net: Added 3% Global GP Gain and 2% Fishing Mastery Xp
  
• T1: Rope Swing: Added 2% Agility Mastery Xp
  
• T2: Rope Jump: Added 3% Smithing Mastery Xp
  
• T3: Pipe Climb: Buffed to 5% for both bonuses
  
• T3: Pipe Balance: Added 3% chance to not deal damage to mining node
  
• T3: Pit Jump: Buffed Global Skill XP to 3%
  
• T3 Burning Coals: Added -3% Cooking Interval
  
• T4: Gap Jump: Added 3% Runecrafting Mastery Xp and a 500 Mind Rune Cost
  
• T5: Tree Climb: Buffed both by 1%
  
• T6: Lake Swim: Buffed to 5% damage to all monsters, added 3% chance to preserve prayer points
  
• T6: Forest Trail: Buffed both summoning mods to 5%
  
• T9: Water Jump: Buffed to 3% Global Mastery and 8% Max hits for all
  
• T9: Ice Jump: Lowered Food healing value to 5%, removed 10% Slayer Coins and 5% Slayer Skill XP
  
• T9: Frozen Lake Crossing: Added 10% Slayer Coins and 5% Slayer Skill XP
  
• T10: Waterfall: Added -5% Astrology Interval, 5% Astrology Xp and 5% Astrology Mastery XP, added 3,000 Stardust Cost
  
• T10: Lava Waterfall Dodge: Removed 10% Slayer Coins bonus
  
• T10: Ocean Rafting: Added 10% Slayer Coins bonus
  

[h2]Other[/h2]
Rebalanced Combat Stances to standardize their bonuses:

• Stab; +6 Hidden Atk
  
• Slash; +6 Hidden Str
  
• Block; +6 Hidden Def
  
• Magic; +6 Hidden Magic
  
• Magic Defensive; +3 Hidden Defense, +3 Hidden Magic
  
• Accurate; +6 Hidden Range
  
• Rapid; no change
  
• Defensive Range; +3 Hidden Defense, +3 Hidden Range
  

[h2]Other Game Changes[/h2]

• Equipment Sets now save what Prayer and Spell was selected.
  
• Lore now has its own Sidebar item. You can read the Story of Melvor here.
  
• Tutorial Island will no longer take you through Skills only available in the Full Version if you are playing the Demo.
  
• Compacted the Character selection screen
  
• Updated the UI messaging around the Demo, Full Game and Expansion content.
  

Bug Fixes

• Fixed major performance issues with popup notifications.
  
• Fixed issue where purchase verification would not synchronize to your Cloud account.
  
• Fixed issue where Cloud Saves would not delete when the option was selected.
  
• Fixed rendering issues with Summoning Marks
  
• Fixed incorrect descriptions and translations in many areas.
  
• Fixed issue where minimizing the non-combat Skill list makes it disappear entirely
  
• Fixed issues where Mastery bonuses in Summoning did not apply correctly.
  
• Fixed rendering issue with Agility where the progress bar would continue without actually training the skill.
  
• Fixed incorrect Summoning. Mark being unlocked in rare situations.
  
• Firemaking should now show the correct amount of XP and MXP awarded per action.
  
• Fixed rare issue where offline Skill data was not clearing, causing the game to become unplayable.
  
• Fixed issue where some Tutorial Island steps would get “softlocked”. It was still possible to progress past this point but it required prior game knowledge to do so.
  
• Firemaking log mastery should now update dynamically.
  
• Fixed some milestones that were incorrect.
  
• Fixed incorrect stat descriptions on some items.
  
• Fixed rendering issues with the Minibar when loading into the game.
  
• Fixed many rendering issues throughout the game relating to UI elements.
  
• Fixed missing sale price for Crafting Potions.
  

We hope you enjoy Stage 1 of the Expansion release!

Be sure to join our Discord or Reddit if you have any questions. Our amazing community is always happy to help!

I'll see you again on the 20th October :D

- Malcs

Hey everyone!

As we gear up for the release of Throne of the Herald on 20 October 2022, I’d like to inform you on how the release of this expansion will actually work.

The release will be a lot different compared to prior updates, so please read this carefully so you know exactly what to expect.

[h2]Staged Release[/h2]
We will be doing what is called a “staged release” for the expansion. A staged release means we are releasing the update in two stages, rather than all at once.

It also means that you will be able to play new content sooner than the 20th!

[h2]Stages Guide[/h2]


Stage 1 will be released first on Tuesday, 18 October 2022.

This stage includes:

• The Free Content portion of the expansion release
  
• Township, Official Mod Support, Astrology Rework and other mentioned free additions
  
• QoL updates, balancing, changes and bug fixes to the Base Game
  
• Updated framework of the game in preparation for the Throne of the Herald Release
  

Stage 2 is the official Throne of the Herald release on 20 October 2022

This stage includes:

• Throne of the Herald content added and unlocked for those who purchased
  
• The ability to purchase Throne of the Herald DLC is unlocked (No pre-ordering is available)
  

[h2]Why a Staged Release?[/h2]
This update is incredibly large in terms of content and changes. While we have taken the time to ensure stability of the update, anything can happen on release (as we all know).

Releasing the free content prior to Throne of the Herald will give us a few days to hotfix any potential bugs or issues players could face, before releasing the second giant batch of new content.

We want the launch to be as smooth as possible, and we would love for everyone to play it as soon as it is released with minimal hiccups. This staged release will ideally help make this a reality.

Don't forget to Wishlist Throne of the Herald!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2055140/Melvor_Idle_Throne_of_the_Herald

[h2]Melvor Idle: Throne of the Herald will be released on 20th October 2022 on all platforms![/h2]


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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2055140/Melvor_Idle_Throne_of_the_Herald/

Expansion Details Announcement Timeline:

• Part 1 of 5 - Level 120 Non-Combat
  
• Part 2 of 5 - Lore & The Herald
  
• Part 3 of 5 - Level 120 Combat
  
• Part 4 of 5 - Township, Official Mod Support, Astrology Rework & More
  
• Part 5 of 5 - Everything we missed ← YOU ARE HERE

Wishlist Throne of the Herald today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2055140/Melvor_Idle_Throne_of_the_Herald

Preface All information detailed and explained in these announcement posts are subject to change at any time during development without warning. Please refer to official patch notes upon release for confirmed full details.

[h2]Introduction[/h2]
Welcome to the final announcement for the Throne of the Herald Expansion!

This announcement is focused on providing details of what we may have missed in previous announcements, ranging from new QoL additions to answers for FAQs.

Note: This will only focus on important information that has been missed. Any further small changes, balancing or minor QoL additions will be detailed in the update’s patch notes upon release.

[h2]An Update on the Release Date[/h2]
In case you missed it - I posted an update around the release date for Expansion 1. You can read about it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/MelvorIdle/comments/xdnzy0/an_update_on_the_expansion_1_release_date/

In short: We have pushed back the release date as we need a few more weeks to polish it up and ensure the release is as smooth as possible.

The release date is not far away at all! Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement (you know how I like to be spontaneous).

[h2]New Quality of Life Features[/h2]

[h3]New Equipment Slot - “Consumables”[/h3]
Available for everyone

When loading into the update, you will be greeted with a brand new Equipment Slot - the “Consumables” Slot. This new slot will now be home to all equippable consumable items that are not classed as Ranged Ammunition.

Now, you are no longer required to sacrifice Ranged Ammunition for a Consumable.



[h3]Combat Quick-Equip[/h3]
Available for everyone

We have designed a new system to enable an easier gear-swapping experience for everyone.

When clicking on an equipment Slot in Combat, you will be greeted with a new “Quick-Equip” menu. Here you will be able to set up to 3 different pieces of equipment for that specific slot, enabling you to quickly switch between these items without the requirement of opening your Bank.

These slots are unique to their respective Equipment Set. This means you can have different sets of items in each Equipment Set.



[h3]Agility Blueprints[/h3]
Available for everyone

A common suggestion we have received is the ability to make Agility Obstacle switching less tedious. With the introduction of the Throne of the Herald expansion (which brings even more Obstacles), we felt now was the right time to introduce something to assist with this.

An Agility Blueprint is a fancy name we have given to what is essentially an Agility Loadout or Agility Set. It provides the ability to Save and Load predefined Agility Obstacles as you please.

When setting up an Obstacle Course, you can save that course as a Blueprint. At any given time, you may load that Blueprint to quickly build the Obstacle Course again. You can even apply a custom name to these Blueprints.

This feature is super helpful for those who would like to switch from a Combat-based course to a Skilling-based course.

It is important to note that a Blueprint does not make the Obstacles free. You are still required to front up items and GP equal to whatever it would have cost to manually switch back.



[h3]Separated Completion Log[/h3]
For those who purchase the Throne of the Herald expansion, you may be wondering how completion is affected by the addition of new content.

With the expansion, the Completion Log has been separated into three different sections:

1. Base Game completion
   
2. Throne of the Herald Completion
   
3. True Completion (Combined completion for the above two categories, and future Expansions)
   

Each section tracks the progress of their respective categories. For example, Base Game completion will only show you the progress of Base Game content.

This means purchasing the Throne of the Herald expansion will have no effect on your existing progress, as the content contained within is completely separate.

Another great thing about the separation is the ability to choose which progress is visible to you. You can select any of the three categories to be visible in the sidebar and Completion log.

This image example shows Throne of the Herald as the selected Completion category, with the respective percentages updated according to progress in the expansion only.



[h2]Mod Manager Preview[/h2]
For those who were asking, here is a previous of what the in-game Mod Manager looks like.

You can see the Manager is currently populated with some Mods. Our awesome modding community is already hard at work converting existing Mods to the new Mod Support & API!

Main screen and browser window:

My Mods list & load order:

[h2]FAQs[/h2]
Will the Throne of the Herald Expansion have new Skillcapes?
Yes! Every Skill is getting their very own “Superior” Skillcape at Level 120. These capes are an upgraded version of the Level 99 Cape.

There is also a Superior Max Skillcape for when you reach Level 120 in all Skills!

Will I lose my Max Cape when Township is released?
No, you will not. You get to keep and wear the Max Cape even when Township is level 1.

With the addition of Township, we thought it would be unfair if players lose the ability to wear the Max Cape until they reach Level 99.

The Max Cape will still inherit all Skillcape abilities. However, it won’t inherit the Township Skillcape’s benefits until Level 99 Township is achieved.

I’m 100% completion, will I lose my Cape of Completion?
For this specific cape, the answer is yes.

Those who have reached 100% completion will be required to reach that again when the expansion update drops if you wish to wear that Cape.

It is important to note that you only need to reach 100% Base Game Completion if you do decide to purchase Throne of the Herald. No Throne of the Herald content is required to wear the Cape of Completion.

Astrology - Will we get a refund?
With the Astrology rework, the bonuses provided by your constellations will be reset to 0 (Skill XP, Mastery Level and XP are not affected).

Because of this - you will receive a 100% Stardust and Golden Stardust refund when loading into the update.

What platforms is the Throne of the Herald Expansion releasing on?
It will be released on all Platforms that Melvor Idle is available on at the exact same time.

Will installing Mods disable our Steam achievements?
No, they will not. Achievements will still be active and available to obtain if you use Mods.

Will I need to unlock Township in Adventure Mode?
Due to the nature of the Skill, Township will be unlocked from the beginning in Adventure Mode. There is no need to purchase it and unlock it.

[h3]Conclusion[/h3]
We’re getting closer and closer to the release date announcement. Be sure to keep an eye on announcements to be the first to know!

- Malcs

Expansion Details Announcement Timeline:

• Part 1 of 5 - Level 120 Non-Combat
  
• Part 2 of 5 - Lore & The Herald
  
• Part 3 of 5 - Level 120 Combat
  
• Part 4 of 5 - Township, Official Mod Support, Astrology Rework & More ← YOU ARE HERE
• Part 5 of 5 - Everything we missed
  

Preface All information detailed and explained in these announcement posts are subject to change at any time during development without warning. Please refer to official patch notes upon release for confirmed full details.

[h2]Introduction[/h2]
Hello again, everyone!

Today I bring an announcement most of you have been waiting for! We’re diving deep into the brand new Skill that is being released alongside Throne of the Herald. Also, we will be discussing the Official Mod Support and the Astrology Rework.

And the best part? Everything in this announcement is FREE for all players who own the game. This content will be released at the same time as the Throne of the Herald Expansion, available as a free content update on all platforms.

Let’s get right into it, shall we!

[h2]Township[/h2]
I will preface this by saying what is written below is not everything Township has to offer. There’s so much to the Skill that I had to choose the most important parts to discuss here today.

This is one of the largest Skills we have added to the game since we started working on Melvor Idle almost three years ago. It was so big that we had to cut it down into two parts! I’ll touch on what this means below.

[h3]What is Township?[/h3]
Township is a town management “simulator” built directly into Melvor Idle.

You are now the Mayor of a brand new empty Town, and it’s up to you to help it grow as large as you can via various buildings and mechanics we provide.

You will need to manage mechanics such as Happiness, Education, Health and even Unemployment. All of these Township mechanics serve a unique benefit if you decide to keep them high. However, you will feel the burden of your decisions if some mechanics are ignored and your citizens become filled with unrest.

Township is unprecedented in a few ways:

• There is no mastery.
  
• It is 100% passive, meaning you can progress without interrupting other Skills you may be training.
  
• You can ignore the Skill, and come back to it whenever you want without losing efficiency or XP. You’re in complete control.
  
• Unique method of progression. (Touched on further below.)
  

[h3]BUILDINGS & RESOURCES[/h3]
Township provides you with many unique and interesting Buildings that can be used to grow your town in various ways.

Buildings in Township are constructed using resources that your Town actually generates for you. These resources are gathered by the people in your Town depending on the Buildings you have constructed.

As your Town grows, you will need to manage the availability and production of resources such as Food, Wood, Stone, Ore, Clothing, Potions, Herbs and more! Each resource has a purpose, whether it be for constructing new Buildings or ensuring your citizens stay healthy.

You will find over 50 different buildings at your disposal. Some are locked behind Township Level and population requirements. As you level up, you will unlock more exclusive buildings to place down.

[h3]MAP, BIOMES & BUILDING SPACE[/h3]
When there’s things to build, you need space to actually build it.

Township has an in-built Map selector, where you can choose between a list of predefined unique map layouts to start your Town.

Maps are composed of 10 different unique Biomes. These include Biomes such as Grasslands, Mountains, Forest, Desert, Snowlands and more. Each Biome has a unique benefit attached to it - whether it be access to build specific buildings, or extra resource production for certain production buildings.

Be careful though! Some Biomes like the Desert and Snowlands require consistent resources to ensure the safety of your citizens.

On top of this, you will be provided with a maximum of 2,048 spaces to build on. Yes, this means you can build 2,048 buildings! The amount of different Towns you can create is insane, so it will be interesting to see what Town you build with all this land.

[h3]CITIZENS & JOBS[/h3]
Citizens are your most important aspect of Township. They’re so important that they are your direct source of Skill XP.

Skill XP is earned based on how many citizens are in your Town. Higher population means higher XP gains.

As mentioned earlier, your citizens will also be collecting resources for your Town. This is done by constructing buildings that produce certain resources. With these buildings active, your citizens will be assigned a Job which relates to collecting specific resources.

Each building only has a certain amount of slots available for citizens to work there, so choose wisely based on how large your Town may be.

Another factor to consider is unemployment. Citizens are not happy when there are a lot of unemployed people, so you will need to manage this as best as you can.

Citizens also have an age. As you progress, they will age up naturally and will eventually be laid to rest.

[h3]HAPPINESS, EDUCATION & HEALTH[/h3]
Three important mechanics to look after, each providing a unique benefit if you keep it as high as you can.

Happiness increases Skill XP gains.
Education increases resources Production
Health ensures your citizens will live as long as they can.

Your buildings and resource production will determine the Happiness, Education and Health of your Town.

[h3]WORSHIP[/h3]
When creating a Town, you have the ability to choose a Melvor God that your Town will Worship. You can select from Aeris, Glacia, Terran or Ragnar.

Each Worship comes with a unique set of permanent modifiers that will either help your Town, or make it a bit more challenging. They set up some unique play throughs and can greatly benefit you if used wisely.

You can also construct Worship buildings such as Churches or Statues of your chosen God to increase the Worship level of your Town. Increasing this level will unlock more permanent bonuses that you can take advantage of. They’re kind of like Mastery Checkpoint bonuses, without the spending part.

If choosing a Worship is not your style, you may also choose no one to Worship and play without this additional mechanic.

[h3]THE TRADER[/h3]
When progressing through Township, you will notice that you are visited by a Trader a few times per day.

This Trader allows you to convert resources from Township into items you can use in the game itself. For example - Food can be converted out into Seahorses or Whales, or Wood can be converted out into Magic Logs or Redwood logs.

This allows you to benefit from a Town that is working hard. It is passive resource generation once you get to the stage where your Town is stable and self-managed.

Not only can you convert from Township into your Bank, but you can do it the other way around as well!

You’re able to convert resources in your Bank into resources your Town uses. This enables you to directly benefit from your game progress, and gives your excess resources a place to be useful.

[h3]UNIQUE ITEMS[/h3]
Be on the lookout for a bunch of unique items and Pets that Township provides, including various Skilling outfits!

[h3]PROGRESSING THROUGH TOWNSHIP[/h3]
Township doesn’t play out like any other Skills in the game, as it has its own unique method of progression.

Township runs on what we call “Ticks”. This is a unit of time measurement for your Town. Each “Tick” will progress your town. Everything related to your Town occurs during this Tick - people move in, resources are gathered, citizens age, etc.

Now, Ticks are not an unlimited resource per se. Every 10 seconds, you will gain 1 tick to spend in Township. These ticks are earned regardless of whether you’re online or offline.

You can choose to claim as many Ticks as you like per action (up to a maximum 8,640 ticks per click).

Township is designed like this because it’s a Skill that is meant to be progressed alongside the game in general. This system allows you to check back to Township whenever you feel like it without losing out on resources or efficiency.

If you decide to take a week off of looking at Township, you will have a week’s worth of Ticks ready to spend.

We don’t want to force you into looking after your Town on a daily basis, as they may become tedious. You’re in complete control of your progression!

[h3]Why Part 1?[/h3]
Part 1 of Township focuses on the passive nature of the Skill. Building your Town and ensuring your citizens are happy is the key to this first content drop.

Part 2 will introduce the idea that neighboring Towns exist, and some may not appreciate your existence. It will be the Combat update, where you will need to manage and defend your Town from potential attacks or raids.

There’s a lot of room to expand with Township. We look forward to continuing to grow it even further!

[h2]Official Cross-Platform Mod Support[/h2]
Modding has been an important part of Melvor since the beginning. I’ve personally always enjoyed modding games and seeing what the community can create for something if they are given the tools available to do so.

Melvor Idle will finally see Official Cross-Platform Mod Support!

You will be able to browse and subscribe to community created Mods directly in the game with our new in-built Mod Manager.

Available on both desktop and mobile, the in-game Mod Manager makes it easy to:

• Browse and search through all available mods.
  
• Download and install mods and automatically keep them up-to-date.
  
• Adjust mod load orders to manage dependencies and conflicts.
  
• Enable and disable mods on the fly.
  
• Leave ratings on your favorite (or least favorite) mods.
  

Mod Support is also cross-platform, meaning you can install mods from any platform Melvor is available on (including Mobile!). Mods you subscribe to are synchronized, so if you install a Mod on Steam it will be there when you load it up on Mobile.

We’ve worked hard to be able to provide total customisation for Melvor Idle. Creating and sharing mods is getting easier with new tools available, including APIs for:

• Adding game objects, such as skills, items, recipes, combat and slayer areas, and much more.
  
• Hooking into the game life cycle for more control over when your mod performs actions.
  
• Define player-configurable settings for your mod.
  
• Storing and retrieving free-form data to and from a character or player account.
  
• Hooking into or patching game functions.
  

There will be guides available covering the above concepts and more.

We love seeing the talent of our community, and we hope adding Official Mod Support will provide an outlet to showcase that talent!

For those wondering, we will be utilizing https://mod.io for mod support.

[h2]Astrology Rework[/h2]
We are also adjusting Astrology based on feedback we have received from the community since its release.

The concept of the Skill is good, but the execution was a bit tedious with the amount of RNG that the Skill had.

We are now adjusting the Skill by completely removing that RNG aspect.

Here is a breakdown on the changes:

• Stars inside constellations now have a predefined modifier. This is the same for everyone (Some Stars have 2 modifiers in 1 star).
  
• All modifiers start at 0%, and are leveled up using Stardust or Golden Stardust. This is a set cost and there is a maximum limit of upgrades on all Stars.
  
• The modifiers you level up are permanent and are always applied to your character.
  

Stars inside constellations are still locked behind Mastery level.

These changes will allow you to “complete” Astrology. There’s no need to reroll anymore, or rely on RNG for a modifier you’re hoping to achieve.

[h2]Conclusion[/h2]
I hope you are as excited as I am for Township! This Skill has so much potential and I look forward to continuing to develop it over time.

In the next and final announcement post, we’re going to be talking about everything we may have missed in the last 4 announcements. This includes new mechanics we may be adding, changes to existing skills, new Quality of Life features and everything else! This will be stuff that is free for everyone as well.

Speak soon

- Malcs