Patch 0.2 Fresh Start - Full Changelog

These notes contain the full breadth of changes to Leafling for the Fresh Start 0.2 Patch. I'll keep this intro short as there is an abundance of information to dive into.

All changes will be going live on November 15th at 5:00pm EST unless specifically mentioned otherwise in the notes.

SYSTEM CHANGES

New Fresh Start Server available to register on - Legacy Transfers disabled.
New 1440p Resolution Support
Level Cap raised from 50 > 60
In-Game Day format changed from 1-1 to 8 In-Game Days per Real World Day
New Day/Night functionality added for quests/encounters/mechanics

TUTORIAL CHANGES

The Tutorial now expands through Saltwater Field
Dreamer's Shore has been completely reimagined with a new map
New Tutorial Pop-ups have been added
New Tutorial Pop-up confirmation button added
Tutorial now teaches players how to change classes
Tutorial now teaches players how to use Gathering Classes
Tutorial now takes players to Level 5
Tutorial now teaches players about Gear Spells
Tutorial now includes Harvesting
Tutorial MSQ completely overhauled
5 new Quests added to Dreamer's Shore
3 returning Quests added to Dreamer's Shore
New "Docile Boar" Level 4 Mobs added to Dreamer's Shore
Clawpy and Tortus no longer drop Mana Tears
Tortus now drop Rawhide
New directional arrows added to help guide new players
14 New Tutorial Infographics added
Tutorial mobs have been balanced according to new scaling values
Clawpy can now use the "Pinch" spell, dealing bonus Physical Damage
Tortus can now use the "Withdraw" Spell, raising their Defense
Docile Boars can now use the "Headram" Spell, dealing Physical Damage and inflicting Stun
New decorative elements such as flying birds have been added
New SFX featuring crashing waves when near the ocean have been added
The tutorial now teaches players about the importance of targetting
The tutorial now teaches players how to hotbar their Spells
The tutorial now teaches players the difference between Solo and Group Dungeons
The tutorial now teaches players about Crafting
The tutorial now asks players to agree to a Code of Conduct
New "Sunflower" resources added to Dreamer's Shore, they can be harvested for Wild Fibers

COMBAT CHANGES

[h2]COMBAT SYSTEMS[/h2]

Mana has been removed from the game and replaced with Class Points
Mana Potions removed
Mana Food reworked
Each Class has a set amount of Class Points that cannot be raised
Each Class now has Spells that Regenerate Class Points, and Spells that Spend Class Points
Class Points add fun new ways of player expression via gameplay and make each Class feel unique!
Various Class Balance changes - Class Balance Notes to be released on the 15th
The Crowd Control Immunity Timer has been removed (Experimental)
The duration of most Crowd Control effects reduced
Projectile Update rate increased, improving hit detection
Your character is no longer animation locked when swinging their weapon

[h2]PvE CHANGES[/h2]

Levelling dungeons can now be challenged both Solo or in a Party
Levelling dungeons now scale difficulty per additional player dynamically
Slime Queen mechanics changed to better fit a multiplayer fight
Slime's have gained the spell "Slime Burst", channeling for a long duration and then exploding!
Sporelings can now use the spell "Spore Wave" summoning a wave of spores in a line after a cast
Coast Snakes can now use the spell "Viper Lunge" warping them to you and dealing damage
Stingers can now cast "Sting!" dealing Physical Damage and inflicting Stun
All Mobs from Level 1 > 30 have had their stats rebalanced
Stat rebalance features more health, more varied defenses, and more varied movement speeds
Tower of Hazel's "Omen" has had their mechanics reduced in damage
Tower of Hazel's "Enki" has had their mechanics completely redesigned
Enemies are now more interactive and have a larger variety of spells to choose from
Some enemies are now aggressive on the overworld and will attack on sight if you get near enough

[h2]PvP CHANGES[/h2]

The Crimson Keep will be released shortly following this update (1-2 days)
The Crimson Keep is a new PvX experience that attempts to simulates the excitement of Roguelites
PvP Activities now award "Runestones of Valor"
Runestones of Valor are a unique PvP currency that can be exchanged for a myriad of goods
Lucky Clovers (Grants +1 Level to equipped Class) can be purchased with Runestones of Valor
Lucky Clovers allow you to level your alt-classes while having fun PvPing!
New gear is available to purchase with Runestones of Valor
Old Crimson Gear improved and now available
PvP Scaling implemented - This allows us to specifically tune PvP and PvE separately!
PvP Global Damage down by 70%
Class Specific PvP Tuning changes - To be listed on 11/15 Class Patch Notes

STORY

The Main Story Quests have been expanded to Level 50 (60 to be available one week after release)
The Main Story Quests now offer a direct path to Max Level for your first Class
Early Main Story Quests have been updated to be more clear and engaging
New Solo Story Instances added - Play through exciting instanced story events!
Class Quests finally here! The first 4 Class Quests will be available for Soldier, Acolyte, Thief, and Cleric
New NPC's now populate the land, offering nothing but simple conversation and looks into Artemia
New interactable objects scattered throughout the world offering more insight into the lore
New "Book" items available that can be used and read for more information on the world
New Treasure Maps that show a rough sketch of an area to find (Coming soon after release!)

ECONOMY

New Crafting Specializations added - Specialize in a form of Crafting to craft new amazing items!
Each player is restricted to one Specialization at a time
Players can swap Specializations for a large sum of Almas (Gold) and their current Specialization Rank
Enchanting Alma (Gold) costs increased for high end gear, and reduced for low end gear
Enchanting no longer costs Mana Tears
All Crafts (Not Refining) now require Mana Tears in varying amounts
Crafting Formula simplified and now extremely consistent and easy to understand
All Crafts now require up to 3 different Raw Materials (Wood, Metal, Leather, ect)
All Crafts will also now require up to 3 different Reagents which can be obtained in a myriad of ways
Reagents make Crafting engage with all forms of content, from Raiding, to Gathering, to PvP!
Player Trade now heavily suggested with addition of Specialized Crafting
Work together and trade goods or currency for the skills of other Craftsmen!
The Cut-Throat Merchant has been removed and replaced with Underpass Quests
A new Vendor has been added to each Sanctuary and will offer tons of goods for Almas
Vault Map Alma gains improved by 10% - A fun casual way to make money with friends
New Monster Trophy items can now be obtained and sold for Almas to most vendors
Weekly Currency "Runestones of Vigor" have been added
Clearing any Level 50+ Dungeon or Raid will award you with +1 Runestone of Vigor
You can claim 1 Runestone of Vigor from every Dungeon and Raid each once per week
Most content now also awards Runestones of Splendor
Runestones of Splendor area new side currency that can be exchanged for unique goods
You are limited to earning up to 10,000 Runestones of Splendor each week
Runestones of Vigor can be exchanged for unique Crafting Reagents needed for high end Crafting
Runestones of Splendor can be exchanged for Sacks of Almas, Mana Tears, and more!
New Weekly "Custom Order" Quests can be taken on each week for Specialized Crafters
Custom Orders are more difficult to fulfill but offer great rewards
Custom Orders raise in difficulty, and rewards, as your Specialization Rank increases

AND SO MUCH MORE

The amount of changes in this patch is astronomical and going into more detail would both spoil some of the fun of a blind fresh start release, and also make me have to write these notes for way too long! (I do have a game to make >.>)

If you've never played Leafling, or you've played in the past and want to give it another shot, there has truly never been a better time than now! Come join us in Leafling's 0.2 Fresh Start!