ScreenPlay News

[h2]Gameplay[/h2]
[h3]Enhanced Dynamics[/h3]
Scenes are now more thrilling with an increase to 6 frames for Acts 2 and 3, plus streamlined lead arcs for faster play.

[h3]Revamped Play Screen[/h3]
Dive in effortlessly with a prominent play button and a sleek interface, all set for future new modes.


[h3]Character Balancing[/h3]
Thanks to FancyPanda's sharp eye, MC Hammerhead and Firearm Fanatic have received a mechanical overhaul.




[h3]Card Clarity Update[/h3]
Card texts have been refined for better readability and comprehension.

[h3]PvP Progression[/h3]
Rise through the PvP ranks, earn XP, and collect the most illustrious badges to establish your status as a legendary filmmaker.

[h2]Aesthetics[/h2]
[h3]Visual and Acoustic Enhancements:[/h3]
Continuous updates are bringing fresh VFX and sounds, enriching your development experience.

[h3]Lore Enrichment[/h3]
Delve into the backstories with our newly integrated Lore Screen. While it's a work in progress, some tales are ready to captivate you.


[h2]Bug Squashes[/h2]
A big shout-out to Fahr_Avyana and Knusperpikachu for their bug reports that led to numerous fixes!

[h2]it's time to create cinematic magic![/h2]
We're eager for your feedback, so after exploring the new updates, let us know how we're doing. Your voice is the director's command!

Stay tuned — there's more in the pipeline, ready to roll out in the upcoming patches very soon.

Keep the reels rolling!

Gone are the days of waiting for keys. Now, accessing our playtest is as easy as clicking a button on our Steam store page. It's a simpler, more straightforward way to dive into the world of ScreenPlay.

• Easy Access: If you have a Steam account, you can instantly join the ScreenPlay playtest. Just click the Request Access button on our Steam store page.
  
• Unified Experience: Though Steam categorizes the "ScreenPlay playtest" as a separate application, you won't notice any difference. You can use the same account, keep your existing decks, and play with friends just like before.
  
• Existing Users Unaffected: If you've already joined ScreenPlay through a key, nothing changes for you. Your gameplay experience remains the same.
  
• Feel like sharing the fun? It's easier than ever to invite friends to join you on ScreenPlay. Simply share the Steam store page link with them, and they can hop in and join the playtest instantly.
  

After closely observing the initial reactions and feedback from our streaming community, we've implemented some practical changes to enhance the gameplay. Here are the details:

New features

[h3]Gameplay Timer[/h3]
To prevent lengthy turns and maintain the flow of the game, a timer has been added that caps the duration of player actions during a turn. This is a staple in many CCGs, and we're glad to integrate it into our game as well.

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[h3]New Scene Indicator[/h3]
To improve gameplay clarity, we've added a simple animation that signals the start of a new scene, where players can play cards and make moves such as attacks, dodges, or performances.

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[h3]Combo Mechanics UI and VFX[/h3]
We've added tooltips and new visual effects to help you track combo checklists on certain cards more easily. These features will notify you clearly when a combo is successfully activated following the designated actions.



Also, when you hover over a card with a combo mechanic, the combo checklist will now appear on the left side, simplifying the process of tracking the combo status of that card.



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Bugfixes
• Card Artwork Loading: The artwork on cards should now load correctly every time, without any hitches.
  
• General Gameplay Smoothness: We've worked on the backend to reduce the occasional game slowdowns, offering a more fluid gaming experience.
  
• Camera Shift Bug Resolved: Addressed an issue where the camera would randomly shift during a match, providing a steadier visual experience.
  
• Tutorial Bugs Fixed: Ironed out several bugs in the tutorial for a smoother introduction to the game.
  

We appreciate your ongoing support and are constantly working to refine your gaming experience.

Happy movie-making!

[h2]New reel[/h2]
Discover our revamped film reel: visually stunning, effortlessly readable, and incredibly intuitive. A clear, organized display ensures seamless gameplay and easy label identification.



[h2]Bugfixes[/h2]

• "Lethal" attack now respects "Block".
  
• "Provoke" no longer nullifies 'Can't attack' keyword.
  
• Intricate character abilities, as with Rap Battle Host and Conniving Carnivore, are fully compatible with Area 51 Salvager and Sudden Reveal.
  
• Fixed game crash when running at 720p. Thanks to player @berrych3wy for the report.
  
• The performance of the game has been significantly improved, the gameplay has become much smoother.