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Archtower v0.5.11.0 patchnotes



Archtower v0.5.11.0 build is ready!
Free Demo updated as well.

v0.5.11.0 Patchnotes:
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[h3]WHAT'S NEW[/h3]
    -Alpha and Demo-
  • Added Polish localization!
  • Added new fonts: big, normal, thin, small (will still be worked on)


[h3]CHANGES[/h3]
    -Alpha and Demo-
  • Many changes and renames in localization texts
  • The manual has been redesigned, instead of a book, it is available in the dialog with the Advisor in the camp
  • Rewrote code to display item descriptions
  • Added description of created items in the chemistry creation log

    -Only for Alpha-
  • Added description of crystals in the master slot when comparing crystals
  • Auto-equipping works for the master crystal slot


[h3]FIXES[/h3]
    -Alpha and Demo-
  • Error corrections in localization texts
  • Bugfix, errors in displaying sort order hints for gamepad in some localizations
  • Other minor fixes

    -Only for Alpha-
  • Bugfix, courier inventory incorrectly displayed description of some consumables
  • Bugfix, in-game achievement alerts were incorrectly displayed in some situations
  • The first time beating Act 3, the end credits were shown mistakenly
  • Other minor fixes
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Archtower v0.5.10.0 patchnotes



Archtower v0.5.10.0 build is ready!
Free Demo updated as well.

v0.5.10.0 Patchnotes:
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[h3]WHAT'S NEW[/h3]
    -Only for Alpha-
  • New Floor 12
  • New enemy - Blue batbird (+Frosty batbird)
  • New enemy - Frostweaver (+Iceweaver)
  • New enemy - Shadow (+Night Shadow)
  • New enemy - Blade (+Honed Blade)
  • New power crystal - "Ice Arrow" (quality - good, rare, epic)
  • New power crystal - "Frost Bolt" (quality - good, rare, epic)
  • New power crystal - "Puncturing Strike" (quality - rare)
  • Epic versions of 5 power crystals
  • New grey junk for sale
  • New accumulating effect "Freezing".
  • Added courier system to send some loot to the stash
  • New microquest to unlock the courier (Dust Exiles)
  • 5 new achievements


[h3]CHANGES[/h3]
    -Only for Alpha-
  • Level 18 equipment can now be obtained on the 12th floor, not just from a rare merchant
  • Crystal empowering has been enhanced, from 2% to 3% per empowerment
  • Some attacks that hit based on max health are 50% weaker against the hound
  • Added radius display for some old enemy aoe attacks for the "Story" difficulty
  • Achievement "I can do that too", requirement reduced from 10 to 5
  • Achievement "Not so fast!", requirement reduced from 5 to 3
  • Added visual effect when using antidote
  • Act 2, noble elf knights also drop "Ice Arrow" crystals
  • Redrawn sprites for the most effects of tinctures
  • Rare merchant sells another crystal (Puncturing Strike)
  • Epic Achievement Fame Reward has been increased from 1000 to 1200
  • Other minor changes


[h3]FIXES[/h3]
    -Alpha and Demo-
  • Error corrections in localization texts
  • At the beginning of some levels the map could be opened partially incorrectly

    -Only for Alpha-
  • Bugfix, some (inappropriate) attacks were not knocking the hound out of its fear state
  • Bugfix, fixed incorrect damage calculations for goblin assassin damage on the hound
  • Added forgotten cockroaches to the 11th floor
  • Bugfix, enhancing and reforging items is interrupted if you move items in the process
  • Bugfix, the hound no longer tries to climb the stairs in some quest locations
  • Other minor fixes
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Archtower v0.5.9.0 patchnotes



Archtower v0.5.9.0 build is ready!
Free Demo updated as well.

v0.5.9.0 Patchnotes:
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[h3]WHAT'S NEW[/h3]
    -Alpha and Demo-
  • Clan Hall is filled with decorations and new characters
  • New quest in the Clan Hall

    -Only for Alpha-
  • New quests in the Clan Hall after Act 2
  • New big quest line in the Clan's Domain after Act 3
  • Some new quest locations
  • 2 new music tracks
  • New quest enemies
  • New quest miniboss
  • New quest boss
  • You can get a cat in the clan's domain by quests
  • Maximum hero level increased to 19
  • Maximum clan level increased to 70
  • 2 new achievements of rare quality
  • 5 new achievements of epic quality


[h3]CHANGES[/h3]
    -Only for Alpha-
  • Reworked weapon damage calculation formulas for crossbows and pistols (will not affect old items)
  • Added indication when mobs restore charges
  • New options in the hospital are unlocked by quests
  • Achievements “Trauma center” and “Medical advancements” require 2 times less
  • Other minor changes


[h3]FIXES[/h3]
    -Alpha and Demo-
  • Minor edits in localization text
  • Fixed incorrect height of combat text flying out of enemies
  • Other minor fixes

    -Only for Alpha-
  • Bugfix, clan mark only worked from clan level 25, not level 10
  • Bugfix, persuasion was not working correctly for Fighters
  • Bugfix, Act 3 boss now has the correct reaction sound for poison gas and spits
  • Rare Merchant still can't be obtained on the same floor twice in a row in normal mode, but can be obtained by going through the same arena
  • Fixed some non-parryable mob attacks not working properly
  • Bugfix, the bomblet with bleed wasn't causing blood splatters
  • Bugfix, Harbinger, Pugilist, and Chemist were not counted for achievements for the number of unlocked classes
  • Bugfix, Hound would sometimes get stuck when entering a room with a troll on 9-3
  • Bugfix, it was possible to escape with 100%+ overload if you picked up extra items during the escape process
  • Other minor fixes
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Archtower v0.5.8.0 patchnotes



Archtower v0.5.8.0 build is ready!
Free Demo updated as well.

v0.5.8.0 Patchnotes:
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[h3]WHAT'S NEW[/h3]
    -Only for Alpha-
  • Act IV has started
  • New Floor 11
  • New track
  • New enemies
  • Maximum clan level increased to 70
  • New gray junk for sale
  • Auto-pick for level 3 locks is now available
  • 2 new rare quality achievements
  • 8 new achievements of epic quality
  • Max character level increased to 18
  • Level 18 gear (only from rare merchant for now)
  • New power crystal "Armor Shattering"
  • New quest from the Gemcutter
  • New weapons - Crystal Rods (first INT-weapon)
  • New perk "Crystal Weapon Mastery" (requires INT 30)


[h3]CHANGES[/h3]
    -Alpha and Demo-
  • Level 1-1 redesigned
  • During acceleration, the character leaves a trail, like during the Fighter's "Power Charge"
  • Redesigned the Gemcutter's shop tabs
  • Other minor changes

    -Only for Alpha-
  • Added scrolling for the list of floors after passing the third act
  • Reduced the cost of Khasha's experiments to 50 plant parts per an experiment
  • Updated the images for the achievements "Ritual abolition", "King's demise", and "Suppressing the champion"
  • The “Skirmish in Dust Arena” and “Suppressing the champion” achievements are now of purple quality
  • The achievements "Lab assistant" and "Botanist" now require three times less
  • The achievements "Get a bite" and "Light Snack" require half as much
  • The achievements "Manipulation" and "Petmancer" require half as much
  • Smoother random when crafting a large number of chem consumables at once
  • Fighter, Vandal, shield damage upgrades enhanced from x5 to x10
  • Passing Act III also unlocks crystal rods
  • After passing Act III, the talent “Insight” also improves the accuracy of crystal weapons
  • The power crystal “Multi-Strike” works with crystal weapons in a particular way
  • Additional goods for the Rarity Merchant
  • Other minor changes


[h3]FIXES[/h3]
    -Alpha and Demo-
  • Intro, couldn't talk to the tower steward using the gamepad
  • Some code optimization
  • Fixed rare incorrect display of ammo slot
  • Chances of rings and necklaces appearing are increasing due to the unlocking of new gear
  • Fixed shield slam damage calculation
  • Fixed a crash when attacking bosses with a throwing knife
  • Other minor fixes

    -Only for Alpha-
  • Fixed getting stuck between a tree and crates in the center room of level 10-1
  • Fixed incorrect display of weapons on Act 3 weapon racks
  • Parrying with a perfect block not only prohibits shield blocking, but also dodges
  • Archer, Poisoner, upgrades for defense bans did not ban shield blocking
  • Fixed invisible miniboss incorrect behavior when fighting a hound
  • Bugfix, fixed a crash when trying to upgrade equipment on gamepad
  • Ammunition for pistols also increases the lower damage like for crossbows
  • Fixed incorrect description of crossbow and pistol attacks in the skill window
  • Bugfix, can't use "Double-Hit" without a melee weapon
  • Other minor fixes
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