Faith in Despair News

[p]I'm very happy to announce that Faith in Despair is part of this year's Tiny Teams festival![/p][p][/p][p]Check out the event page here: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/TinyTeams2025[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]My work on Faith in Despair is not yet done, there are many more things I want to add before release, including more blessings, more songs, more backgrounds. Hope you all look forward to the changes and enjoy the current version of the demo![/p][p][/p][p]As always, share your feedback in the Discord or by hitting F8 inside of the game.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for playing![/p]

[p]This update fixes small issues in time for the Tiny Teams festival on Steam.[/p]

• [p]Creature shifted now triggers after a creature has moved to a different lane[/p]
• [p]Added "Continue" button to winrun popup[/p]
• [p]Switching language mid-fight updates all cards now (thanks NikSynaly)[/p]
• [p]Translated achievements into German[/p]
• [p]Saving meta statistics only does so once a frame now, even if it's called multiple times[/p]
• [p]Added sleep animation (zzZzZZz)[/p]
• [p]Fixed overlap with descriptions when unlocking new lacrima[/p]
• [p]Fixed "NEW" being behind cards[/p]
• [p]Fixed shop info about selling one card and lacrima being moved to inventory[/p]
• [p]Fixed redraw button blinking when there is only one enemy on the board[/p]
• [p]Fixed lacrima pack sometimes containing duplicate lacrima (thanks Auri)[/p]
• [p]Fixed quick equip popup sometimes not being clickable[/p]
• [p]Fixed being able to click on blessings in winrun animation[/p]
• [p]Fixed sometimes not being able to click during the winning run animation (possibly because of card colliders overlapping)[/p]
• [p]Fixed sometimes not being able to check graveyard outside of fight[/p]
• [p]Fixed enemies sometimes not being able to be targetted[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue where sometimes it would unlock more than one thing in one run[/p]

[p]Thanks for playing Faith in Despair![/p]

[p]The latest update includes Endless mode, as well as a Journal, which allows you to play the days that Faith lives through in Hell. The journal is  meant to provide a structure for people who don't want to set up their own custom runs.
[/p][h3]Additions[/h3]

• [p]Added Endless mode (can be accessed via "Endless" button after winning a run)[/p]
• [p]Added a new background and a new music track for Endless mode[/p]
• [p]Added new starter deck: Gambler (not available in demo, join the discord for early access)[/p]
• [p]Added Journal (only 6 days are available in the demo)[/p]
• [p]Added 5 new blessings (can be unlocked by simply playing runs)[/p]
• [p]Added 5 new lacrima (can be unlocked by simply playing runs)[/p]
• [p]Added 30 achievements to "Collection" > "Chronicles"[/p]
• [p]Added hand-crafted enemies to "Collection" > "Demons"[/p]
• [p]Added new statistics to "Collection" > "Statistics"[/p]
• [p]Added lacrima usage statistics to "Collection" > "Lacrima"[/p]
• [p]Added a Restart button to end game popup[/p]
• [p]Added lacrima type description to lacrima rewards screen[/p]
• [p]Added new tip that explains the types of lacrima[/p]
• [p]Added info in options that music is safe for streams and videos[/p]
• [p]Added arrow to inventory when you get a lacrima the first time and have never inspected them[/p]
• [p]Added Options and Quit buttons to splash screen (thanks Khimitsu & NikSynaly)[/p]
• [p]Added "skull" indicator for remaining enemies on a lane (thanks Khimitsu)[/p]
• [p]Added simple phases at the top of the fight screen (Faith Phase, Enemy Phase, Status Effect Phase)[/p]
• [p]Added new highlight when choosing events on map[/p]
• [p]Added buttons for deck, blessings and curses in run statistics[/p]
• [p]Added Glossary to Battle Log[/p]
• [p]Added unique images for Automaton and Lesser Demon
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[h3]Gameplay Adjustments[/h3]

• [p]Procedurally generated enemies no longer have duplicate lacrima[/p]
• [p]Procedurally generated enemies no longer have more than 4 lacrima[/p]
• [p]Procedurally generated enemies no longer have certain unfair or unwinnable constellations[/p]
• [p]Reworked Shield: Reduces incoming damage by 50%. Stack halves when hit.[/p]
• [p]Reworked Weak: Reduces ATK by 30%. Stack halves when hit.[/p]
• [p]Reworked Regeneration: Heals for 30% of max. HP.  Stack halves when hit.[/p]
• [p]Reworked Vulnerable: Increases incoming damage by 50%. Stack halves when hit.[/p]
• [p]Nerfed Healingbound: Increases lacrima values by total times any creature was healed this fight[/p]
• [p]Charm now lasts a total of 3 turns, no matter if it is re-added while being charmed (just like Doom)[/p]
• [p]Some lacrima now don't appear in the first run of the game[/p]
• [p]Bosses now can also be mastered if killed 5 times[/p]
• [p]Switched atonements: A3 (Shop offers 4 cards) is now A1 (start with a curse)[/p][p][/p]

[h3]UI/UX Adjustments[/h3]

• [p]Order of card descriptions is now the same order as cards on text, i.e. modifiers -> triggers -> actions -> target modifiers[/p]
• [p]Changed colors on keywords for card descriptions[/p]
• [p]When selecting lacrima rewards, the confirm button is now above lacrima[/p]
• [p]Options such as resolution settings will not get synced in Steam Cloud anymore between devices (these are usually unique to each device)[/p]
• [p]Gamespeed is now 50% by default[/p]
• [p]First run is now more handcrafted to improve onboarding[/p]
• [p]Changed tip about "damage to Faith"[/p]
• [p]Graveyard icons are now always shown, even outside of battles[/p]
• [p]Renamed Showdown to Reanimated and changed description[/p]
• [p]Split up run history into individual files, instead of saving it in one big file. This will prevent file corruption and makes sure statistics are saved correctly. Existing run history is not compatible with the new system (sorry!), but run history is no longer limited to 20 runs.[/p]
• [p]Put "Profile" button outside of "Collection"[/p]
• [p]Overhauled "Collection" UI[/p]
• [p]Changed chapter display in the upper left corner[/p]
• [p]Lacrima previews and lacrima targetting previews now move in an arch[/p]
• [p]Lacrima value is now shown for triggers on hover in quickselect menu and on hover in stachel[/p]
• [p]You can now inspect the draw pile during fights[/p]
• [p]Changed upgrade limit message to "Requires chapter" (thanks Jarvis)[/p]
• [p]Changed cooldown description: This card needs to cooldown for X rounds after getting triggered.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed last card in hand sometimes being misaligned[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues where a card could still go through their actions after dying[/p]
• [p]Fixed being able to click buttons in the background on splashscreen when in pause/options menu[/p]
• [p]Fixed being able to move creature back to lane the instant it was exiled[/p]
• [p]Fixed "Do you really want to quit" popup getting closer and closer to camera... xD[/p]
• [p]Fixed bug where opening/closing inventory would sometimes open fight rewards[/p]

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Thanks for playing Faith in Despair![/p]

This update introduces Russian and German translations, includes balance changes, and adds several quality of life improvements.

[h3]Additions[/h3]

• Added German translation
• Added Russian translation (thanks NikSynaly)
• Added icon for Exile next to graveyard icon (only shows when you have exiled creatures)
• Added "Quick Remove" button for lacrima (backpack icon that appears when clicking on an equipped lacrima)
• Added "Quick Equip" option when clicking on empty card slots
• Added "Clear Cards" button in inventory to quickly remove lacrima from all cards
• Added confirmation button for lacrima/blessing/card rewards
• Added new option to enable/disable confirmations (Options > General)
• Added new effect for card rewards (similar to lacrima rewards)
• Added card notificiation for whenever a status effect runs out or gets removed
• Added support for ultrawidescreen, 16:10, 4:3, and other resolutions
  
• Card info is now shown when targeting a card with a spell

[h3]Gameplay Adjustments[/h3]

• Adjusted boss fights: Chapter 1 and 2 boss fights always have 3 lanes, chapter 3 boss fight always has 5 lanes (thanks PersistentDreamer)
• Valefar: Changed "Steal Lacrima" to "Fracture"
• Amdusias: Removed "Magic Ward" from Chapter 1
• Demons now face up when spawned on enemy side during player's turn (i.e. after casting a spell)
  
• Exhumed enemies no longer get revealed when they are exhumed during the attack phase (thanks Qwerty)
• Curses/Blessings can no longer get overcharged outside of combat (thanks Qwerty)
• Parasite now always starts with 2 on success; each success adds another 2
• Generated enemies no longer receive Heal if they already have Reinforced Shield / Magic Ward
• Gravedigger: Added 1 spell with Exhume to deck from the start (thanks Kool8987)
• Turned GlassCannon into a modifier (= purple lacrima)
• Reworked Deathblow: Deals damage equal to Bleed stacks and removes Bleed. Activation success: If 5 or more Bleed stacks got removed, destroy non-boss creature.
• TargetAll/Enemies/Allies effects now reduce lacrima values by 50% (thanks Arifmeticus)

[h3]UI/UX Adjustments[/h3]

• Deckbound, Healingbound, Discardbound, and Despairbound now show relevant numbers in descriptions
• Removed "Mugged" trigger
• Added Button decorations to small "1-space" buttons (i.e. inventory arrows)
• Pressing left on lacrima in satchel always goes to cards (same for Altar of Tears)
  
• Description for the "End turn" button is now always shown during first fight and whole first run
• Rest sequence now fades in/out instead of panning up/down (reduces motion sickness)
• Made shop music a bit quieter (thanks Pablo Murphy)

[h3]Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed softlock when playing a creature on another creature mid-chain reaction (thanks Micha, Qwerty)
• Fixed rare bug where a trigger would incorrectly turn into a modifier in Altar of Tears (thanks Qwerty)
• Fixed preview bug in Altar of Tears when moving active lacrima to inventory (thanks BrandMChaos)
• Fixed issue where active map node circle disappeared when clicking "Options" during Rest (thanks Qwerty)
• Fixed "Provoked" not triggering on immune bosses for offence lacrima actions (thanks Qwerty)
• Fixed despair icons (on cards in hand) not updating correctly when despair is reduced (thanks Qwerty)
• Fixed "Demon" not spawning correctly when placing a creature (thanks Qwerty)
• Fixed lacrima from Automaton not returning when Recycle was fractured (thanks Qwerty)
• Fixed lacrima activation ring stuck to cards without animation
• Fixed creature moving lanes during chain reactions returning incorrectly with 0 HP
• Fixed Turn Passed: Exodus situation where fight didn't properly end
• Fixed issue with status effects not appearing correctly in battle log

Thanks for playing Faith in Despair.

This update adds a new event called Altar of Tears and includes changes to decks, balance, blessings, curses, bosses, map generation, and more.

[h3]Additions:[/h3]

• Added new map event "Altar of Tears", which lets you combine lacrima
• Added "Lacrima Pack" option in Shop
• Added choices to Rest event
• Added creature/demon art by vil
• Added unique named enemies that appear in regular fights
• Added new animation and music when winning a run
• Added new shop music
• Added 3 player profiles instead of the "Reset" button in collection (thanks Pablo Murphy)
• Added highscore for deck selection and winning a run
• Added sound when getting a new curse

[h3]Gameplay:[/h3]

• Bloodsucker deck has been changed (total revamp)
• Mercenary deck has been changed (replaced Capture with Recruit)
• Fight rewards no longer depend on enemy lacrima
• Reduced icons on map tiles to 3 to make runs a bit faster (thanks Marc / PepperHeadGaming)
• There are now only unique symbols on map tiles
• Adjacent map tiles should no longer contain the same events
• Unknown now has a lower chance to be a regular fight
• Increased chance of fights having at least 3 lanes and 3 enemies starting in chapter 2
• Card upgrades in Study are now capped by chapter
• Cards with 5 slots now only appear in chapter 3 (shops and treasure chests)
• Reduced maximum despair from 67 to 58
• Reworked blessings, curses, and bosses
  
• Replaced Capture with Exile: Exiles target non-boss creature
• Replaced Steal Lacrima with Fracture %: Disables one random lacrima slot of target creature
• Replaced Permadeath with Obliterate: When this creature kills a target with physical damage, exile target
• Renamed Anima to Grudge
• Renamed Sacrilege to Pray
• Renamed Hemorrhage to Rip
• Renamed Steal Gold to Mug
• Creature score now includes total damage done
• Removed several triggers (i.e. OnGlassCannon)
• Boss minions now have fewer lacrima (thanks Auri)
• Cards with Defender now always have 0 ATK
• Ally Debuffed and Ally Buff can now only be triggered by allies of the card, not the card carrying the trigger itself (same as Ally Attack, and Ally Death) (thanks Blankity)
• Overcharged no longer counts as a debuff and no longer activates debuffed triggers (thanks OKftw)

[h3]UI/UX:[/h3]

• Added animated border to card that is currently attacking
• Added animations for selling and sacrificing cards
• Added animation for boss card appearance
• Added animation for lacrima rewards
• Added subtle particles when putting down or moving cards
• Added gold particles when opening treasure
• Added player damage particles on target lane and a red screen border
• Added more lacrima activation effects (with object pooling)
• Added a new effect when a card is triggered the first time in a turn (thanks Max)
• Added inventory zoom button, which scales up cards and lacrima slots
• Added description for "Add Lane"
• Added description for "First Strike"
• Added description for fractured slot
• Added total kills to Rage description
• Added total fights to Fightbound description
• Added button decorations
• Added red despair symbol on cards in hand which will increase despair to 100%
• Added tip that tells you that creatures revive after fights.
• Tip about moving creatures now only shows if you have never moved a creature to another lane before
• Made it easier to click on boss node (thanks Auri)
• Exiting certain final node (e.g. shop) on a map tile no longer prematurely marks it done
• Reroll and Lacrima Pack prices are now red when not affordable (thanks Auri)
• Gold display now counts up/down when value changes
• Changed overcharged description to hopefully be less confusing
• Lane sprites on the board now fade in/out
• Made sure that Automatons/Demons spawned from Spells always spawn on target lane (thanks Auri)
• Sacrificing a card now also animates lacrima to inventory
• Card events now start bigger, especially damage numbers
• End turn tooltip now only gets shown in the beginning of the game (thanks Auri)
• Exhume now has a different description on enemies
• You can now press triangle / mouse middle click to remove a lacrima from a card (thanks EnchanteurW)
• Cards in collection are now shown twice as big
• Clicking on an empty space on the board deselects current card
• Card rotation now resets when dragging it away from hand and letting go
• Made sure resolution is set correctly on Steam Deck

[h3]Fixes:[/h3]

• Fixed Doomed always resetting to 3 turns when re-applied
• Fixed atonement details not going away after moving the mouse away
• Fixed status effect icons not always re-aligning correctly when a status effect gets removed
• Fixed bug when summoning a Minion with a spell
• Fixed redraw info not disappearing when pressing the redraw button
• Fixed error when playing a creature which causes full despair and destroy the creature that you'd want to replace
• Fixed some cases where pressing end turn would not be queued correctly, i.e. while long trigger chains are being resolved
• Fixed bosses showing random decoration
• Fixed minions mixing defence and offence lacrima for "target newest enemy"
• Fixed bug where buying a card from shop re-appears after restarting the game
• Fixed card tooltips not disappearing when destroying a card with a spell
• Fixed menu error when playing a spell caused enemies to exhume cards
• Fixed softlocks when getting despair outside fights (mainly for Mercenary)
• Fixed case when stealing gold from your own creatures (i.e. with a spell)
• Fixed edge case where OnDeath trigger would cause a chain reaction and the card would get killed again
• Fixed being able to still play a selected card if it was already discarded

Thank you for playing Faith in Despair.

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