Soulmask News

[h3]Hi Chieftains![/h3]

Welcome to a new episode of Soulmask Player Stories! Since the release date of Soulmask, we have met many Chieftains with enthusiasm and charm, their support and love for Soulmask have added a vibrant touch to our community. Their enthusiasm has inspired us to share their stories of encountering Soulmask with everyone.

This time, our protagonist is a volunteer that every player in the Soulmask Discord community knows well: Beastmama. As one of the first community volunteers for Soulmask, her passion for the game and the player community is truly remarkable—as Maggie would say, just like a mama!

So, we are excited to share her story with Soulmask and, of course, her enthusiasm for the game!

So first, Do you mind to introduce yourself a little?

So pretty much I am BeastMama, I embraced my online game name many years ago because of my love for animals even if they are pixel animals.

I am a 37 years old and help my family run their business and i pretty much play online games in my spare time, which is not much to be fair since job, family and studies takes up most of it

Mama's lovely beasties.

I am always in discord though xD - I am very passionate about what i love. (Soulmask is right up top in there ;D ) And i am extremely protective of my friends and people around me in general!

So where did you find out about Soulmask? What were your first impressions of it? As a survival game, you know.

I am part of a big gaming community - Pirate Gaming. In that community we all share games with each other and One of them pointed me to Soulmask.


My very first impressions of the game was like…Why I cannot log out of it? It felt refreshing, Felt Unique and innovative. And the more time I spent online and in the discord community the more I just couldnt get enough.

Seriously, Mama, we are very impressed with your love for the Soulmask lol, what elements led you to love it so much?

The combat, the skill variety, the npc system, and i love that you are not fully attached to 1 character. You can just jump around and be a completely different person everyday.


The mask system is so unique and new. Every single survival I play is, go here, gather this, obtain this other thing, level, craft, wear this new equipment, and become powerful


Soulmask added a whole new layer to it with the Mask system and the tribesmen!

Are there any moments in Soulmask that stick with you?

first and most was the first time i tamed a Leopard. It was Danneh the leopard. he is forever one of the best stickers in discord.

When i saw that beautiful face...i think i was laughing for 10 minutes none stop! the devs really done it with those leopard faces.


The second, was finding the first Ancient Dungeon. I swear I did not expect to find that type of Content in a tribal survival map, the feeling of wonder and surprise


Also xD when we saw the volcano was actually a part of the map you could explore, we first spent a few hours just jumping down thru the crater hahaha like idiots



Let's go back to the community: you are now our NUMBER ONE volunteer: so many players in the community have been helped by you!

At first, I felt needed by other players. I am a very experience gamer (perks of getting old) xD So i tend to learn things and advance quickly. I enjoy helping others and I noticed that the learning curve of this game could use some help until the tutorials got fully developed, Which they did.

And now I feel attached to the community. I feel responsible for it (even if I do not have to) Many of the players that we have in the discord deserve to be cared for and loved. and If I can do anything in my power to help, You bet I will be there to help them

I honestly couldn't have done it with all other volunteers and many other very helpful members of our community

Mama, In your community volunteer work, What do you find most interesting in the Soulmask community?

I love how we have created an environment together that players feel safe and trust to spend time in it. Some players even went as far as creating gifs and pictures of ingame content.

After having to answer that question 9000000 million times before release date....

THATS TOUGH lol. Last question: What do you wanna say to the newbie in the Soulmask?

To pve players, The Game is HUGE, the options are vast and You do not have to know everything by day one. Enjoy the ride and If you get lost and Do not know where to go or how to do something, Tag me, beastmama is here for you, or any of our incredible volunteers, We will happily help you.

To the pvp Players, The game is not perfect, But Devs are working on it day and night Tirelessly. Make sure You do drop your Suggestions in our discord, They are eager to listen to the player base.

And for the love of everything sacred ... Check the PINS!!


In the future, we will introduce more special Soulmask Chieftains like Mama, including ANYONE! But we believe that regardless of the titles they have, they all possess a commonality: the boundless love for Soulmask, just like all of you!

Maggie

Dear Chieftains,

To provide a better gaming experience, the server will undergo maintenance. It will be temporarily unavailable starting from July 25, at 7:00 AM UTC, with an expected downtime of 30 minutes. This update includes a client update, and chieftains will need to update their client to enjoy the game normally. We are very grateful for your understanding and support.

The update details are as follows:

[h3][New Features and Adjustments][/h3]

New bow skill added: "Eclipse" - Shoots a black arrow that nullifies most Superarmor effects and talents of the target and the adjacent enemies (Superarmor talents affected include: "Hardened Body", "Firm Will", "Steel Body").

While a player character is in a "Parry Hitstun" or "Empty Resilience Hitstun" state, each attack received shortens the Hitstun duration, until the Hitstun state ends.

After unlocking the "Core Functional Module" Soulmask node, a new skill is added: "Recover Sense", which can be used during "Parry Hitstun" or "Empty Resilience Hitstun", or when executed to regain control of the character.

Added Half-Height parts for thatch and wooden buildings.

Added Left Sloping Wall parts for thatch, stone, and blackstone buildings.

Improved Life Perception with the activation of Lighting Module. Allows for detection of quality of creatures.

Added coefficient manager switch: Interaction Limit for Damaged Buildings - Damaged buildings are unable to be repaired or relocated for a duration of time by default.

Coefficient settings now allow toggling on/off building number limits within an area.

Coefficient settings now support adjustment of tribe population.

Added prompts to notify of invalid Arena challenges, along with an Arena log.

Removed rule prohibiting tribesmen from using the Enhanced Tools when gathering materials.

Class skill "Unyielding Determination" now has a cooldown of 45 seconds (previously 60 seconds).
Added Oblivion Soup, which resets the proficiency nodes.

Clan interface is now sorted by tribesman names.

Constructing a Piranha Pond no longer requires an upgraded Building Workshop.

Using shield skills to deal damage now awards Shield Proficiency EXP.

Removed "Dismantle" option from the mining platform. It can now be repaired normally.

[h3][Bug Fixes][/h3]

Fixed the issue where animals summoned by Nature Enlightenment would not follow your character in certain conditions.

Fixed the issue where scene loading could encounter an error while creating characters in online mode.

Fixed the issue causing Slime Can and Fecal Tank to still inflict negative effects when dodged through rolling.

Fixed the abnormal behavior occurring from feeding multiple liquor bottles to deterred NPCs.

Fixed the issue where screen effects persist when controlling other tribesmen in a drunk state.

Fixed a potential crash issue when returning to the main menu and then continuing in single-player mode.

Fixed the issue of incorrectly displayed material quantities in crafting blueprint tips.

Fixed the issue where material would be taken from someone else's locked chest when performing crafting and sourcing material automatically.

Fixed the issue of getting stuck on the edge of a valve trap.

Fixed the issue where the quantity of animals did not decrease after transferring them to others.

Fixed the issue of not being able to use items after entering Near-death state while drawing a bow.

Fixed the issue where class abilities might become abnormal following multiple data copies.

Fixed the issue of being able to stand on anti-climb thorns in certain conditions.

Fixed climbability issues with sticky combustion cans, sticky explosive cans, and advanced sticky explosive cans.

Fixed the issue where NPCs would throw slime cans, fecal tanks, and grease tanks endlessly.

Fixed the issues of the character getting stuck by certain branches, buildings, and gaps within scenes.

[h3]With the arrival of a new major update, Soulmask has officially reached 400,000 sales![/h3]
As the chieftains continue their exploration of this world, Soulmask is reaching a new milestone: the mysterious masks have undergone a complete overhaul! More advanced portal technology, brand new DNA remodeling and replication, the birth of the tribal army... Thanks to the effors over these fifty days with the chieftains, Soulmask is striving to become better and better!


Of course, this is just the beginning. In the upcoming three months, even more surprises await you:

• A mysterious ancient warrior training ground has been discovered by the chieftains: compete with other chieftains!
  
• New implant technology development allows chieftains to capture adult animals directly
  
• Open the powerful skin system, giving chieftains the freedom to decide their own outfits
  
• A Brand new paraglider tool: flying in the sky is no longer a dream!
  
• More ancient mysterious technologies are discovered: "transformation furnace" for universal tool recycling, ensuring production never stops; and the "hibernation pod" that stores tribesmen's bodies, finally breaking the population limit of the tribe
  
• Developer Kits, and what you have always wanted, the Community MOD content!
  

Stay tuned, we'll share more details soon!

Community Manager Maggie

The moment you've been waiting for has arrived! Soulmask proudly presents its major update, "Evolution of Masks," available starting today. We hope the wait hasn't been too long. As your adventure progresses, the enigmatic masks from the mysterious civilization continue to evolve. What new surprises lie ahead on your journey?

The update will automatically download to your game!

Meanwhile, a limited-time 10% off of Soulmask will be offered on steam store to celebrate our first major update of Soulmask!

[h3]You can click here for detailed update content[/h3]
[h3]Quick Remodel[/h3]

In dire situations, just before a mask wearer's demise, the mask will now teleport their body and consciousness back to the Bonfire, remodeling them using logged data.


In this new version, after defeating the Vajra Ape, you can unlock a new mask feature: Quick Remodel.

Any body controlled by the mask, whether it's the Chief or the tribesmen, can be quickly revived at the Respawn Point/Campfire. However, this teleportation and quick repair cause a debuff due to energy loss, affecting Max HP and Recovery ability of the revived body.


You can still use the Mysterious Stone Table for traditional remodeling. While this method requires more time and resources, it grants new buff to your resurrected tribesmen.



Important notes:

• Tribesmen must be entered at the Mysterious Stone Table to be eligible for Quick Remodel.
  
• When resurrecting tribesmen, their stats revert to the last entered data in the Mysterious Stone Table.
  

This is just a glimpse of the mask's new potential... The Chieftain's body has also undergone significant changes...

[h3]Chieftain's Enhancement[/h3]

As your bond with the mask deepens, your once-fragile body grows stronger.

In the new version, we've enhanced the starter character's basic abilities for a smoother early game experience.

• Level cap increased from 40 to 50.
  
• Production proficiency cap increased from 50 to 60, and combat proficiency cap from 50 to 90.
  
• Basic stats upgraded to the level of blue-tier barbarians.
  
• As you level up the starter character, unlock these unique talents:
  

Tribe - Survivor: As a survivor of the tribe wars, you'll need strength to survive in this land. Max Load +20%.

Nimble Movement: I'm always a step ahead of death. Movement Speed +5%.

Strong Physique: This body has endured so much. Max Stamina +20.

Crisis Response: When attacked, has a 20% chance to increase DEF and Max HP by 5% each for 30 seconds. (CD: 50s)

Desperate Struggle: Recovers 15% of HP in 5 seconds when HP is below 15%. (CD: 35s)

Critical Counter:Gains a 5% damage boost for 6 seconds after blocking an enemy attack. (CD: 15s)


[h3]Data Copying[/h3]

By harnessing the extensive genetic data recorded from the tribesmen, the Chief's original body can undergo a complete transformation and enhancement, ultimately acquiring all the abilities possessed by the tribesmen.


In the new version, by spending mask energy and crystals, we can conduct deep genetic scans of specific tribesmen and modify the Chief's body accordingly, copying all abilities of specific tribesmen to the starter character.

After defeating the Vajra Ape and unlocking the third mask node, Chiefs can choose the tribesmen for info entry in the "Remodel" module of the Mysterious Stone Table and start deep genetic scanning.


After scanning for a while, their biological information can be transferred to the starter character.

Please note that once logged info is replaced, the Mysterious Stone Table cannot process similar genetic information again. Therefore, body data copy is irreversible, and the copied tribesmen cannot undergo genetic logging again.


[h3]Tribesmen Squad[/h3]

A single follower is no longer sufficient for the increasingly intense battles. Our tribesmen have been trained in team combat tactics using the mask's data.


In the new version, we introduce the mechanism for multiple tribesmen to join battles in Solo/LAN/private server modes. You can adjust the Max number of participating tribesmen in the advanced settings (default is 3).


Interact with multiple tribesmen directly or open the "Clan" page for batch deployment. They will execute the Chiefs' commands uniformly.

Important notes:

• Due to server load considerations, the official server does not support multiple tribesmen in battle.
  
• For solo games, consider balancing difficulty settings with your tribesmen squad size for the best experience.
  

[h3]Craft from inventory[/h3]

The enigmatic mask continues to reveal its mysterious powers. Recently, chiefs discovered that the mask can teleport raw materials needed for production from storage boxes to the workbench through spatial teleportation technology.


In this update, we introduce the global resource calling function. Toggle the "Automatically call box resources when crafting" option in the advanced settings to use this function.

When crafting, Chiefs or mask-controlled tribemen can efficiently use materials from all boxes within the campfire range at any workbench.

[h3]More Updates You Want:[/h3]

• Forget portal node unlock restrictions! Once you obtain the portal, you can use it immediately!
  
• You can now use self-crafted portals to teleport materials and animals on official and private servers.
  
• New resurrection rooms have been added to the ruins dungeons and holy ruins. However, you will need to activate them first.
  
• In solo/private server mode, you can customize the AI difficulty levels, bringing different AI combat strategy changes.
  
• We made roof construction more logical: triangular sloped roofs can now be built on sloped roofs, and triangular sloped roofs can be built around the foundation.
  
• Mammoth specimens now have tusks on the other side! We know this bothered you!
  
• We fixed the endless throwing items of the barbarians for fair combat!
  

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For the complete changelog, click here. But why read when you could be playing? Dive into the new Soulmask experience now!

And a special event regarding the key points of this update is being held in our Discord community! Want to share your feelings with our chief producer ZIMA? Click and join the event!

Community Manager Maggie
Lead Producer ZIMA

Join discord: https://discord.com/invite/4G2K7FDbtp

Dear Chieftains,

To provide a better gaming experience, the server will undergo maintenance. It will be temporarily unavailable starting from July 18, at 7:00 AM UTC, with an expected downtime of 30 minutes. This update includes a client update, and chieftains will need to update their client to enjoy the game normally. We are very grateful for your understanding and support.

The update details are as follows:

[h3][Gameplay and Function Adjustments][/h3]

Data Update-3 Adjustment: Defeating Vajra Ape unlocks the Data Copy tech and the Quick Remodel function now instead of Portal. Can copy a tribesman's quality, level, class, title, talent, proficiency, mastery, and so on, and transfer these data to the initial character. The recorded tribesmen can also be revived at Bonfire/Campfire/Respawn Point.
Perfect Remodel has unlocked on the official server. Perfect revival is available now to tribesmen with recorded data. Please update the tribesman data timely.
Production proficiency cap for initial characters has changed to 60 from 50; battle proficiency cap has changed to 90 from 50. Besides, Body Enhance 3 at Mask Node removed the bonus on the initial character's proficiency.
The initial character's level cap has changed to Lv.50 from Lv.40.
The initial character's aptitude has improved. It can get exclusive talents as it levels up.
Added more portals in various scenes.
The portal in a scene can be connected to the portal built by players (except for in the PVP Server).
PVE on the official server enables teleporting with supplies and animals through self-built portals by default.
Portal can be used once acquired. The node limit has been removed.
Added new Respawn Point Room in Ruins Dungeon and Holy Ruins (needs activation)
When crafting items at Crafting Table, you will auto-use the materials in the chests nearby.
Added "Deployed Tribesmen" Coefficient. Set this coefficient to deploy multiple tribesmen. This coefficient is set at 3 on Solo/Private Server by default. You can change it later. The coefficient on the Official Server is still 1.
Raised the coefficient of "Max Number of Personal Marks" and "Max Number of Shared Marks". They can both reach 100 marks now.
Can customize AI Level on Solo/Private Server
Can transfer animals to others.
Added the fang on the other side of the Mammoth Specimen.（Press Z to switch)
Walls or city walls can't be built if creatures are in the way.
Buildings within the range of someone else's bonfire can't be replaced or upgraded.
Tempest Griffin's feathers can be used to craft Steel Arrow.
Increased Poisonous Arrow's Poison DMG.
Updated the appearance of some elite animals.
Added new General Talent Affixes: "Crisis Resolution", "Quick Bandaging", and "Quick Reload".
Added the new exclusive affix "Desperate Response" for Fang Tribe.
The target of the title "Axe Killer" takes 10% more DMG instead of 8% now.
The Nighttime Movement Speed granted by the title "Nightwalker" changes to 10% from 5%.
Increased the Bleeding DMG inflicted by the title "Fly Cutter Assassin" on the target.
The Stamina Recovery Reduction inflicted by the title "Lung Piercer" on the target changes to 80% from 50%.
The duration of the Slow triggered by the title "Archery Master" changes to 6s from 5s.
The DMG inflicted by the title "Butcher In Woods" on animals changes to 10% from 5%.
The duration of the triggered effect of the title "Death Bringer" extends to 8s.
The DMG Increase on Torso granted by the title "Heartcaptor" changes to 12% from 10%.
Talent affixes "Enemy Down Fervency", "Slaughter Fervency", and "Wrath of Revenge" can be triggered by both Near-death and Death now.
Can stack up more arrows now, and the weight has reduced. You can carry them through self-built portals.
Can build Gable Roof on the Pitched Roof.
Can build Gable Roof around Foundation.
Auto-enable the Account Ban and Mute functions when starting the server.
Official PVE servers will have player-built portal material transport and animal teleportation enabled by default.

[h3][Bug Fixes][/h3]

Fixed the issue that Mysterious Stone Table can be moved when remodeling.
Fixed the occasional hairstyle anomaly when displaying the mask in Mimicry.
Fixed the special effect remnant issue of some mimicry effects.
Fixed the issue that players could still interact with tribesmen and mount after death.
Fixed the issue of medium traps that in some cases, the animal wouldn't enter the cage.
Fixed the issue that the proficiency effect didn't take effect when tribesmen were planting.
Fixed the issue that target sent flying by Thrust Strike (Great Sword Mastery) would fall down earlier than it should.
Fixed the issue that there was no difference between the "Malice" icons of the three different levels.
Fixed the issue that the animal summoned by Nature Enlightenment still existed after the mask was switched.
Fixed the incoherent Brewing Tank naming.
Fixed the issue that durability of Exploiting Platform at the mine wouldn't be deducted.
Fixed the discrepancy between the actually deducted value and the deducted value displayed in Tips.
Fixed the issue that tribesmen joined after the first bonfire was built had no mastery skills.
Fixed the issue that bandages can be used during movement.
Fixed the issue that the food settings in Pen didn't take effect.
Optimized the light of Lighting Module.
Optimized the issue that barbarians could use throwable cans without quantity limit.
Optimized the construction model of some roofs.
Optimized the skill and combat AI of advanced mechanical monsters.