Keeper's Toll News

Hi all,

More fixes/improvements:

- Refactored code related to Skill Assignment on scene start
- Restructured Level Up sequence to improve efficiency and resolve a rare issue where the sequence could end up skipping and locking the level up process from restarting on subsequent level ups
- Bug Fix: Magnets, Boss Triggers and Blood Maiden's Crimson Cyclone will now pause soul consumption when level up is initialized, to prevent CPU overload/frame time glitches from re-initializing level up sequence potentially multiple times in a single frame
- Blood Maiden: Fixed a bug for Bloodquake Rank 3 from spawning extra flurry blades beyond the allowed amount
- Blood Maiden: Pooled and optimized the bloodquake static flurry ability to boost performance
- Fixed the text description for Pyromancer's Ability: Self Immolate
- Restructured the player animator controllers and states. refactored code related to the animator to prevent rare animation hitches and getting stuck in various states in rare circumstances

Thank you for the feedback and all your support!

Stingbot Games

Hi All,

A few fixes coming to you in version 1.2.1:

- Blood Maiden: Refactored code relating to Crimson Cyclone and added a failsafe to force soul collection/xp gain back on if somehow disabled during gameplay
- Shadow Monk: Refactored code relating to the Combos to resolve possible conflicts when multiple sources of input are connected to the PC
- Bug Fix: Treasure chest indicator icon will no longer point to an empty location on the map
- Bug Fix: Ebon King should no longer be allowed to play any animation once he's transitioned to a death state
- Fixed some text formatting on the pause/level up menus
- Fixed some localization descriptions for talents for Japanese and Spanish languages
- Bug Fix: Tome of Knowledge for killing a final stage boss (Kalinov) with nightmare cloak will now be properly awarded

Thank you all for the feedback. Feel free to reach out if you have any feedback or want to chat.

Cheers,

Stingbot Games

[p]We’re excited to share that version 1.2.0 of Keeper’s Toll is now live on Steam. This update brings a little new content, new options, and a handful of improvements based on player feedback.[/p][p][/p][h3]New Unlock: The Dusk Knight[/h3][p][/p][p]For players who enjoy the Bogatyr class, you can now unlock a new skin: The Dusk Knight. This version of the Bogatyr offers a faster, more aggressive playstyle with a modified quick strike and a full reskin of abilities.[/p][p][/p][p]How to unlock: Max all talents on the Bogatyr, and the Dusk Knight will become available as a playable option.[/p][p][/p]

• [p]There's a new Uncommon Merchant item, the Sunforged Talisman, to be found only while playing as the Dusk Knight.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Dual Stick/Mouse Controls for All Characters[/h3][p]We’ve expanded the dual stick/mouse aim control scheme so it’s available to every class, not just the Ranger. While this doesn’t change abilities into free-aim like the Ranger, it does give more control over directional attacks for those who prefer this style. You can now maintain movement and face direction independent of one another. You can enable this control style in the Options Menu by checking the box labeled Dual Stick Controls. By default, it is off.[/p][p][/p][h3]Quality of Life and Bug Fixes[/h3][p]Version 1.2.0 also includes various quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes to help smooth out gameplay.[/p]

• [p]Revised menu navigation so buttons/text will now properly highlight/unhighlight based on active input source, allowing you to swap inputs with ease and maintain proper navigation throughout the User Interface[/p]
• [p]Optimized Rain Particle System. Boosted performance, efficiency and fixed a rare memory access error[/p]
• [p]Bug Fix: Treasure Snail speed is now clamped and will properly deactivate after a specific amount of time when retreating from the player[/p]
• [p]Fixed some import settings that were incorrect on a handful of sprites[/p]
• [p]Object pooling for some of Bogatyr's attacks to boost performance[/p]
• [p]Bogatyr - Tempest – removed some invalid references on the sprite animation[/p]
• [p]Player sprite will no longer flash red while getting hit if invulnerable[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Steam Daily Deal[/h3][p]Keeper’s Toll is featured in today’s Steam Daily Deal. For the first time since Full Release, we’re offering our largest discount yet – 40% off! There's never been a better time to jump in and give KT a go. We're here to chat if you have any questions.[/p][p][/p][h3]Looking Ahead[/h3][p]While much of our time has been spent working on our next game (TBA), we remain committed to supporting Keeper’s Toll. Our immediate focus is to bring the console versions of KT up to parity with the Steam version, after which we’ll look at what new content or features we can add to the game.[/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you all for your continued support and feedback—it means a lot. Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat, share ideas, or report bugs.[/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you,[/p][p]
Stingbot Games[/p]

[p]Hello Everyone,[/p][p][/p][p]A small ask: if you’ve been enjoying your time with Keeper’s Toll, leaving a Steam review helps us more than you might imagine.[/p][p]
Reviews don’t just help with visibility — they also let new players see what kind of experience they can expect, directly from the community.[/p][p]
If you have a moment to share your thoughts, whether it’s just a line or a full write-up, it means the world to us and makes a real difference for the game’s future. If you have already left a review, then we thank you for sharing your thoughts and we hope you enjoyed our game! [/p][p][/p][p]We do read every review, forum post and message we receive, and always do our best to respond, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us.[/p][p]
Thanks for being here, and for helping shape Keeper’s Toll. The game has evolved and grown immensely due to your support and feedback. With that said...[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In 1 week, we have a surprise! Something new is coming to Keeper’s Toll, and for now we'll leave you with a teaser:[/p][p]When daylight wanes, a swifter hand rises, striking with the last light of dusk.[/p][p] [/p][p]Cheers,[/p][p]Stingbot Games[/p]

Hi All,

Got a new patch build for KT. A bunch of fixes/optimizations:

Patch Notes (v1.1.14)
- Bug Fix: Bogatyr Retaliation - added a check against hit enemy to avoid rare instance of enemy returning null
- Chancellor Autlaic: pooled enemy spawns resulting in less memory churn and slight performance boost
- Physics updated to be more acccurate for all boss encounters
- Bug Fix: Starting Dialogue in Castle Usvit with Kalinov will no longer automatically end a run unless proper conditions are met
- Bug Fix: If pumpkin event is deactivated, the on-screen indicator icon will no longer display
- Bug Fix: Blood Maiden Blightflies passive will only trigger if passive skill rank is 1 or higher
- Bug Fix: Necromancer - Fixed a loop in some code for Gravelord's Revenge that could prevent the fist from performing a double smash attack
- Boss: Bloodsap - seed projectile speed has been adjusted and physics improved
- Code Refactoring

Thanks for your continued interest and support in Keeper's Toll. Feel free to reach out if you have any feedback or wanna chat.

Stingbot Games