The Use of Life News

Update : Ver.0.5.07

Hello everyone,

Thank you playing The Use of Life!
We have updated the game to Ver.0.5.07, Here are the bug fixes and changes.

◆ Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug that caused the screen-shaking effect that occurs during events to carry over to the next event if the event was fast-forwarded through.
Fixed a bug in Chapter 3 that caused Elyon to think that you killed his warriors even if you didn't.
Fixed a bug in Chapter 4 that triggered the wrong dialogue choice when Goshe is asked whether he's afraid of death while his flame of strength is relatively high.
Relatedly, fixed a bug in Chapter 4 that triggered the wrong text during the same conversation under the same conditions.
Fixed a bug in Chapter 4 where the stargazing illustration wasn't displayed when Goshe reminisces about his time with Misha while his flame of life is relatively high.
Fixed a bug in the survival route of Chapter 5 where choosing not to fight after triggering the paralyzing bowgun trap would cause the boss' paralysis status ailment to carry over to the next battle.
Fixed a bug in the survival route of Chapter 5 where the list of items received during random ★ item events appeared to have a blank space between the second and third items.

◆ Event Adjustments

Made Goshe more expressive in the dining hall event in Chapter 1.
Changed the sound effect that plays when your barrier is shattered in the sandstorm in Chapter 3.
Edited some of the text in Chapter 3.
Changed the item rewards you can choose from in the burning desert event in Chapter 3. (Frost Orb x3→Barrier Device x1; Calamity Orb x3→Glacial Orb x1)
Added an option to the burning ruins event in Chapter 3 that allows you to nullify the damage caused by collapsing rubble by activating a barrier device.
You now have a lower chance of encountering events that cause damage in the burning ruins event in Chapter 3 if you could successfully hold a conversation with the Kangah-Rooh before entering.
Changed some of Misha's expressions in the event where you walk across the narrow bones in Chapter 4.
When Suu describes the three heroes in Chapter 4, illustrations of each hero are now displayed alongside the descriptions.
If Goshe is not particularly attached to either your clan or Misha in Chapter 4, his flame of life will now decrease by 2.
Removed Misha's portrait from the event in Chapter 4 where Goshe reminisces about his clan.

◆ Balance Adjustments

Slightly increased the amount of EXP obtained after defeating Great Sage Marsa, General Baldos, and King Elran in Chapter 4.
Any status ailments applied on Zein will now all be removed when they change forms.

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PLAYISM

Hello everyone,

Thank you playing The Use of Life!
We have updated the game to Ver.0.5.06, Here are the bug fixes and changes.

◆ Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug that caused the Boost Gauge to fill significantly more slowly when the Booster was equipped.
Fixed a bug that occured when you chose to finish off the Pala Galan warriors in Chapter 3 that caused Goshe to leave the event early and be able to move on the map.
Fixed a bug where Goshe would only get a +1 SP bonus instead of +2 after defeating the three mid-bosses in Chapter 4.

◆ New Features/Adjustments

The barrier devices obtainable in Chapter 3 can now be used in battle.
The Pala Gayan warriors in Chapter 3 now use their barriers at the start of battle.
Adjusted the maximum HP of the Pala Gayan warriors to accomodate for this change.
Made it so neither Goshe or any enemies can be Poisoned while they are protected by a barrier.

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PLAYISM

Hello everyone,

Thank you playing The Use of Life!
We have updated the game to Ver.0.5.05, Here are the bug fixes and changes.

◆ Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug in one route of the final chapter that allowed the spiked log barricade trap to be activated multiple times.
Fixed a bug that caused the location name to not be displayed in the save files of the 4th and final chapters.
Fixed a bug in one route of the final chapter where spamming left while moving from the forest to the river would allow players to skip straight to the skipping stones event.
Fixed a bug where loading a final chapter save file would cause the game to assume you have killed Elyon even if you hadn't.
Fixed a bug where if the Saberworm doesn't use "GULP!!!" while underground, it would then proceed to stay underground for the rest of the battle, making it impossible to defeat.

◆ Text Fixes

Fixed typos.
Rewrote the explanation of the Reset function to more accurately reflect how it actually works.

◆ Gameplay Improvements

Added a video in the difficulty select screen that shows the difference in dodge speed in each difficulty.

◆ Balance Adjustments (Zein)

Buffed certain stats.
Raised the speed of certain skills.
Raised the power of certain skills.
Blade Tail now has 2 actions instead of 1.
Added new skills. (Shining Roar and Further Radiance)
Changed Zein's dialogue for when they're at a disadvantage and changed their portrait accordingly.

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PLAYISM

Hello everyone,

Thank you playing The Use of Life!
We have updated the game to Ver.0.5.04, Here are the bug fixes and changes.

◆ Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug that caused the game to freeze in the Traditional Chinese version when the strengthened ice bridge trap was activated.

We hope you continue to enjoy The Use of Life!

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PLAYISM

Hello everyone,

Thank you playing The Use of Life!
We have updated the game to Ver.0.5.03, Here are the bug fixes and changes.

◆ Bug Fixes

Text fixes (including the incorrect description of the Brainpower Ring)
Fixed an issue in the survival route where the items you received in random item ★ events would be different from what was shown onscreen.
Fixed an issue that caused the multi-incantation status to be canceled when an action following right after was canceled.

We hope you continue to enjoy The Use of Life!
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