BattleJuice Alchemist News

We're happy to announce that BattleJuice Alchemist has been selected to be showcased at the prestigious WASD 2024 Gaming Expo in London, taking place from April 25th to April 27th!

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This prestigious event showcases the best of the gaming industry, and we're thrilled to have our game among the chosen few!

The Well is the one place in the desert that has water – due to the water spirit Undine allegedly inhabiting the central fountain – and is intersected by shallow water channels, which can be crossed via small bridges.

Most of the city is made of stone, but there are wooden parts that are less permanent. Beside sand color, blue (greyish-blue in the BJA color scheme) can be seen and the red rocks from the desert may be incorporated to ornate architecture.



The city is surrounded by a not too high sand-stone wall. It is not as rough as e.g. the one surrounding Caribou Creek, which is made from individual stones, but smooth. The city is paved in most places. Due to the availability of water, there are quite a lot of plants here, not growing wildly, but in a park-like controlled fashion.

What is the historical context of this area?
Many years ago there was an event called the Turn of Times. All modern technology was lost. People had to reinvent everything and managed to get back to a technological state equivalent to nothing more advanced than the steam age.



This is the most advanced place the player has visited so far (and will only be surpassed by the Boiler Drum, where people have access to steam technology). Because of the Turn of Times, this can’t be an ancient place, so architecture does not have to derive from US architecture or known desert-dwelling civilisations.

But since these civilizations built the way they built for a reason, the architects of the Well may have come to the same conclusions.



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Greetings, Alchemists!

As we're powering ahead at full steam (pun not intended), we wanted to give you a sneak peek into our Early Access journey for April 2024.

This month, we're diving into the task of adding new languages to the game, thanks to the support of our publisher, ESDigital Games. It can be a challenge, particularly for languages with alphabets different from English, the original language in which we developed the game. If you're curious about the intricacies of localization, we invite you to delve deeper into the topic by checking out a previous devlog here.

But of course, we’re not only working on localization. This devlog's a bit of a mystery and we hope you'll hang in there with us and let your imagination run wild with what our work-in-progress pictures might reveal.

Let's take a peek behind the curtain. Feast your eyes on a glimpse of a new story location we're feverishly crafting:



Hidden within its mysterious walls are secrets and challenges waiting for those who travel there and explore.

But what's a world without its inhabitants? Fear not, for alongside this new locale emerge fascinating characters, each with their own tales to tell and quests to embark upon.

These enigmatic figures will step into the light as we journey through Early Access.

Now, onto the burning question: When can you expect these exciting additions to grace your screens?

As much as we'd love to snap our fingers and make it happen, the magic of game development requires time and patience, especially for a small team like us. Right now, we're knee-deep in crafting Act 2, which entails the new content which you'll get to experience during Early Access.

We appreciate your patience as we navigate this adventure. While we may not be dropping new content every other day, rest assured, the treasures we're cooking up will be well worth the wait.

In the coming months, we'll be peeling back the layers to reveal more about this new location, its inhabitants, and the thrilling adventures that lie ahead. Until then, keep those cauldrons bubbling, your wits sharp, and your spirits high.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more updates!

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Greetings, Alchemists!

We're thrilled to roll out our first hotfix (0.28802), for BattleJuice Alchemist Early Access! This update focuses on addressing some bugs and implementing a few quality-of-life improvements to enhance your experience.



The biggest chunk of this patch is made up by various optimizations and tweaks aimed at smoothing things out. You'll find improvements in player navigation, fixed issues with camera rotation and eliminating other potential hiccups.

Our beloved characters have also undergone some adjustments, with Plato now maintaining a more respectful distance, allowing you to interact in town a bit more easily (may need some more work in the future). And fret not about pesky distractions - we've removed the version note from the in-game interface, ensuring your focus remains squarely on the enchanting world before you. You can still see your game’s version in the main menu, of course.

As always, we're immensely grateful for your unwavering support and invaluable feedback and we can't wait to continue this journey with you.

Join us as we raise our goblets to hotfix 0.28802 and maybe stop by on our Discord to provide feedback.

Talk to you soon!

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[h3]Player[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where player could get stuck on tutorial shrine in Mountain Pass.
  
• Fixed an issue with camera rotation while zooming.
  

[h3]Items[/h3]

• Tweaked secret items in tutorial level.
  

[h3]NPCs & Story[/h3]

• Fixed a wrong texture sometimes being applied to Plato after level change.
  
• Changed Plato keeping a little more distance to you so he doesn't step on your toes too much.
  
• Fixed repeated rewards from Raven NPCs in Stone Circle.
  

[h3]Various[/h3]

• Added a tutorial to inform player about day-night cycle and tower.
  
• Changed timing of some tutorials like evading, being missed or debuffed.
  
• Removed version note ingame (bottom right), can still be seen in main menu.
  
• Fixed rebound keys (axes) not always saving correctly.
  
• Various minor gamepad and UI related fixes.
  

Welcome, Alchemists!

Thank you for joining us as we embark on the exciting journey of BattleJuice Alchemist's Early Access phase! Your support means everything to us.

As we dive headfirst into our Early Access phase, our primary focus in the initial weeks will be on fine-tuning the game, squashing pesky bugs, and eagerly soaking in your valuable feedback. Your insights will be instrumental in shaping the future of BattleJuice Alchemist, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts and ideas with us!

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Over the course of Early Access, exciting developments await on the horizon! In the coming months, get ready to delve deeper into the world we've crafted. Brace yourselves for the introduction of new unique item effects. Whether you stumble upon them in your travels or masterfully craft them through your alchemical prowess, these treasures are sure to add an extra layer of excitement to your adventures. And rest assured, localization into different languages will be added once they are ready.

As we reach the midpoint of our Early Access journey, prepare to witness the unfolding of Act 2. Our intrepid protagonist, Juice, will bid farewell to the wilderness that once was New England and set forth into the unforgiving sands of the Arid Expanse. This comes with a raise of the character level cap and new abilities. Amidst the sprawling deserts, you'll have the chance to explore the untamed wilderness and venture into the bustling town of "The Well." New challenges, new allies, and new mysteries await your discovery!

And who knows what other surprises await as we draw closer to the culmination of our Early Access period? We plan to unveil an additional story location, brimming with its own unique tales and adventures.

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Thank you for being part of this incredible journey—we couldn't do it without you. Get ready to brew some magic, conquer new frontiers, and write your own story in the realms of BattleJuice Alchemist!

Let the adventure begin!