Developer’s Diary #33

[p]Braves![/p][p]We are excited to present a brand-new edition of the Developer’s Diary![/p][p]For everyone eager to learn what awaits the world of Singoru in the near future — new heroes, rebalances, and exciting updates — it’s time to lift the veil of mystery![/p][p]In this issue, we’ll introduce three new heroes who will soon join the ranks of defenders, as well as updates for Barrett, Limuru, and Fu Hao![/p][hr][/hr][h2]New Hero — Honey Belle[/h2][p]Sometimes dreams of friendship come true… but not in the way you expect.[/p][p]In her past life, Belle was an actress — or rather, she wanted to be one. A cheap theater, an audience of three bored onlookers, dusty costumes, and a director convinced that talent could be replaced by shouting. Belle always smiled, even when no one applauded. “The main thing is — I’m not alone,” she used to whisper to her reflection before going on stage. The mirror stayed silent.[/p][p]Fate decided she wasn’t meant to receive applause and arranged an intermission — long and final. Her last performance ended in fire, and Belle — beneath the ruins. But Ether hates emptiness. When the smoke cleared, she awoke… not in her body, but in a shell. Flexible joints, porcelain skin, glass eyes — alive, yet not alive. A doll.[/p][p]At first, Belle was terrified. No breath. No voice. Only a faint knock — somewhere deep inside, as if her heart was trying to remember how to be real. She tried to scream, but instead came a thin laugh — her new voice, clear and hollow. So she decided: if the world wouldn’t give her friends, she would make them herself.[/p][p]From scraps, fabric, and drops of Ether, Belle began creating little dolls. They moved, laughed, obeyed her — like actors to a director. She performed plays for them, being both the heroine and the goddess of her tiny stage. But the more dolls she created, the less they smiled. Their button eyes sometimes reflected something… not her.[/p][p]Now Belle travels the world with her eerie troupe, turning defeated enemies into her next “friends.”
Her only rule: Never be alone.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]New Hero — Kurohana[/h2][p]When candles go out, even shadows begin to pray.[/p][p]Once, she was just an acolyte — humble and obedient. She rose with the morning bells, washed the robes of her superiors, polished the cold temple floors until they reflected the heavens.[/p][p]Days flowed the same: bell, prayer, work, confession. But inside Kurohana lived a quiet expectation — as if someone was watching her devotion. One midnight, among the scent of wax and incense, a voice from the shadows whispered: “You have been heard.” She didn’t tremble — she only folded her hands and said, “Thy will be done.”[/p][p]The world she awoke in was not her temple. The bells were gone — thunder replaced them. The abbesses were gone — only the stars and Him remained. There, she became what she was destined to be: a High Priestess. Her words summoned light, her steps left trails of power, her prayers — became spells. People prayed to Kurohana, not through her.[/p][p]Centuries passed. Faith faded, names were forgotten, temples fell. Her heart grew cold.
But one day, as monsters attacked the city where she first became a priestess, something inside her stirred again. “They are mine,” she whispered. “No one will take them.”[/p][p]Now Kurohana walks the land once more — radiant, terrible, divine. Her prayers are judgment, her light — retribution. The Ether trembles before her will.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]New Hero — Brendan[/h2][p]He picked up a manga — and accidentally became a hero.[/p][p]Brendan’s life had long lost its spark. Once a security guard at a city bank, standing in a faded uniform, he dreamed that someone would say, “You saved me.” No one ever did. The years passed, the dreams faded, and mornings began with the pop of a bottle cap.[/p][p]One day, by mistake, he bought a hero manga instead of a newspaper. On the cover — warriors, mages, fire, and glory. He almost cursed, but instead, his fingers turned the first page. The words struck him like lightning. Every dialogue reminded him of who he once wanted to be.[/p][p]“Just once more… to feel like a hero again,” he whispered — a single tear sliding down his cheek.[/p][p]The Ether heard him.[/p][p]When he opened his eyes again — no pain, no weakness. Just a young, strong body, a sword in one hand, and a bottle in the other — as if the past mocked him. Ahead — a roaring monster. Behind — a girl frozen in fear.[/p][p]Brendan grinned. “Guess it’s time for another shift.”[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Hero Rebalance[/h2][p]Ether moves forward — and yesterday’s strength becomes today’s challenge.
Heroes must evolve — and so must their power![/p][p]In the next update, Barrett, Limuru, and Fu Hao will receive significant improvements![/p][h3]Barrett[/h3][p]Community feedback revealed his main weakness — he reacted to enemies instead of leading the battle. Now, his skill “Blade Whirlwind” activates more easily and frequently, allowing for more aggressive play.[/p]

[p]Damage frequency increased[/p]
[p]Cooldown reduced[/p]
[p]New smoke screen skill added at legendary rarity[/p]

[h3]Limuru[/h3][p]Improvements to water-based skills and control:[/p]

[p]Increased damage scaling[/p]
[p]Added splash effects[/p]
[p]Added new dodge and speed mechanics[/p]

[h3]Fu Hao[/h3][p]She’s learned a few new tricks over time:[/p]

[p]New dagger throw ability on dodge[/p]
[p]Stun effects added[/p]
[p]Increased evasion and armor bonuses[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]That’s all for now, Braves! Stay tuned — more exciting updates are on the way!
Share your thoughts and feedback in the comments — and march forward, heroes of Singoru![/p]