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Patch 1.8.2 - Balancing

Hey everyone!

This patch should balance out the new holds as well as a couple of maps. I am still working on balancing so I will be monitoring how these changes affect everyone.

Regarding achievements, I am not looking to implement additional Steam Achievements as they would be locked behind purchasing the DLC.
I am not opposed to creating more in-game achievements though, so I will be looking into that.

Remember, if you are struggling on the holds, chalk should help quite a bit.

[h2]Updates[/h2]

[h3]Volumes[/h3]
  • You can now grab volumes properly. Volume holds can't be grabbed safely if your momentum is going downwards, or too fast.
  • Pitch stamina has been added to volumes to prevent staying on them for too long.
  • Boosted the power of chalk on volumes.

[h3]Cracks[/h3]
  • Nerf to both palm and finger cracks with how quickly they fill up the balance meter.
  • Boosted the power of chalk on cracks.

[h3]Pinches[/h3]
  • Nerfed the hold drain a bit.
  • Nerfed the pitch stamina drain.
  • Boosted the power of chalk on pinches.

[h3]Alps Progress[/h3]
  • Added a visual indicator in the main menu to signify the amount of progress made in the Great Alps.

[h3]Idols[/h3]
  • Boosted the ability of the Idol of Greater Balance slightly on Volumes and Cracks.
  • Fixed a sundown visual issue on Cromlech.

[h3]Visuals[/h3]
  • Changed the Ambient Occlusion on a few map to improve hold visibility.

[h2]Map Updates[/h2]

[h3]Tutor's Tower[/h3]
  • Added a few holds to improve the route.
  • Added a few hint sign posts on Tutor's Tower.

[h3]Seaside Tribune[/h3]
  • Jumping platforms have been removed and replaced with other climbing challenges.

[h3]Castle of the Swan King[/h3]
  • Removed bricks that can pop out.
  • Moved the collectible from Oswalds area to another part of the castle.
  • Improved hold visibility.
  • Added a few more routes.

[h2]Other bugfixes[/h2]
  • Fixed some issues in the Northern Outpost cabin.
  • Potential fix for being soft-locked when setting a score on a peak.
  • Fixed some minor typos.