Devlog #49 - Re-Packaged
Hello Talented Gamers!
We're moving swiftly on to our second major feature of patch 0.12 - Talent Packages 2.0!
After hearing a ton of feedback on how the old system worked, we've reworked this feature from the ground up. The main points we want to hit are:
Discovery Talents can now be found on the Talent Tree giving you a choice of 3 random Talent Packages to choose from.
When you make a choice, that Package will then take over the surrounding area, swapping unlearnt Common Talents with Rares and unlearnt Rares with Epics/Abilities.
Discovery Talents will appear at a similar rate to Epic Talents but start to show up slightly higher on the tree. This does mean you'll finally be able to access more than 2 Talent Packages in a single run!
New Stuff
Of course we can't update the new Talent Package system and not give you some new toys to play with! This week I'll reveal some of the new mechanics that Archer and Wizard will be getting.
Having a Blast
Archer will be getting some extra firepower in the form of Homing Missiles. These cheeky chappys seek out the nearest enemy and deal 50% of your Attack Damage on impact, they can be deadly in large numbers.
There will be plenty of ways to fill the screen with them, but here's a couple to get your started.
And of course, like anything it Talented - you can upgrade it!
Helpers...? On Wizard...?
Wizard will be getting something far more sensible (I'm kidding).
Introducing Elementals - these fun little friends will be summoned through a variety of Talents and Abilities.
Elementals can be Fire, Wind, Earth or Frost and each of them applies a Status Effect (Burning, Shocked, Wounded and Frostbite in that order). Once you've got them, you'll be on the hunt for ways to make them even more powerful.
There are even more Talent Packages for our other 3 classes to reveal next time - so keep your googlys peeled for more news! Until then...
Stay Talented
We're moving swiftly on to our second major feature of patch 0.12 - Talent Packages 2.0!
After hearing a ton of feedback on how the old system worked, we've reworked this feature from the ground up. The main points we want to hit are:
- Give you more influence over which Talent Packages appear on the tree.
- Give you more opportunities for unique builds.
Discovery Talents can now be found on the Talent Tree giving you a choice of 3 random Talent Packages to choose from.
When you make a choice, that Package will then take over the surrounding area, swapping unlearnt Common Talents with Rares and unlearnt Rares with Epics/Abilities.
Discovery Talents will appear at a similar rate to Epic Talents but start to show up slightly higher on the tree. This does mean you'll finally be able to access more than 2 Talent Packages in a single run!
New Stuff
Of course we can't update the new Talent Package system and not give you some new toys to play with! This week I'll reveal some of the new mechanics that Archer and Wizard will be getting.
Having a Blast
Archer will be getting some extra firepower in the form of Homing Missiles. These cheeky chappys seek out the nearest enemy and deal 50% of your Attack Damage on impact, they can be deadly in large numbers.
There will be plenty of ways to fill the screen with them, but here's a couple to get your started.
And of course, like anything it Talented - you can upgrade it!
Helpers...? On Wizard...?
Wizard will be getting something far more sensible (I'm kidding).
Introducing Elementals - these fun little friends will be summoned through a variety of Talents and Abilities.
Elementals can be Fire, Wind, Earth or Frost and each of them applies a Status Effect (Burning, Shocked, Wounded and Frostbite in that order). Once you've got them, you'll be on the hunt for ways to make them even more powerful.
There are even more Talent Packages for our other 3 classes to reveal next time - so keep your googlys peeled for more news! Until then...
Stay Talented