VIractal News

[p]Hello, it’s Bahoko, your Game Master!
I’m here to introduce one of the key features in Viractal: Exploration Events![/p][p][/p][h3]What Are Exploration Events?[/h3][p]Exploration Events occur when you stop on a Plains or Road tile.

Through discoveries or encounters, you’ll make choices that lead to various effects and rewards![/p][p][/p][h3]Read the Icons to Predict the Outcome![/h3][p]Did you know? The icons shown on each choice can give you a hint about what might happen![/p]

• [p]🐉 Monster Icon: A battle will begin! Are you ready to fight?
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• [p]✨ Sparkle Icon: You might obtain a rare item or new ability!
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• [p]💥 Explosion Icon: A dangerous choice that could deal damage... but might bring a reward too!
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• [p]🎲 Dice Icon: A dice challenge! Leave your fate to the roll!
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[p]Pay attention to the icons and choose the best option based on your current situation![/p][p][/p][h3]Hidden Checks After Each Event[/h3][p]Once an event ends, two types of hidden checks will take place.[/p][p]🔹 Ability Acquisition
After completing an event, there’s a chance to obtain a new ability.
The type of ability depends on your character’s level and the height of the tile you’re on.
Even if you don’t get one, your chance will increase for the next event![/p][p]🔹 Drop Rank Increase
If luck is on your side after gaining an ability, your Drop Rank may increase!
Which rank increases is random—but higher ranks mean better rewards and more gold![/p][p][/p][h3]Master Exploration Events and Gain the Advantage![/h3][p]How was that?
Make the most of Exploration Events to uncover treasures and strengthen your adventure![/p][p]Bahoko is cheering for your journey![/p]

[h2]Viractal v0.1.3 Update is here![/h2][p]This update focuses on one of the most requested improvements: faster battle pacing!
We’ve significantly reduced waiting times during combat for a smoother and more dynamic experience.[/p][p][/p][h3]Battle Flow Improvements[/h3][p]In previous versions, skill animations and effect displays could make the battle feel slow.
With this update, we’ve made several adjustments to make combat much more responsive.[/p][p][/p][p]▶ Behavior up to Ver. 0.1.2[/p]

• [p]Battles waited for all animations to finish before proceeding to the next turn.
  → For melee attacks, this included “attack → return to position.”[/p]
• [p]Skill cards with multiple effects displayed each effect one after another.
  → e.g. Damage → Status Change.[/p][p][/p]

[p]▶ Improvements from Ver. 0.1.3[/p]

• [p]Battles now progress to the next turn right after damage animations finish.
  → No longer waits for the attacker to return to position.[/p]
• [p]Skill effects are now displayed simultaneously.
  → e.g. Damage + Status Change occur together for faster action![/p]
• [p]Player turns switch earlier.
  → Turn transition happens before the card draw animation, reducing downtime.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]From the Dev Team[/h3][p]This update focuses on improving the overall battle tempo.
Many players have asked us to make battles feel faster, and we’ve addressed that by shortening skill animation delays.[/p][p][/p][p]Enjoy smoother, speedier battles and explore the world of Viractal like never before![/p][p]
Please note: some elements of this update are still in beta tuning. We’ll continue refining gameplay in future updates—stay tuned![/p]

[p]VIractal v0.1.2 Update![/p][p]Tempo improvements & the brand-new “Challenge the Dragon” system have arrived![/p][p][/p][h3]【Gameplay Tempo Improvements】[/h3][p]1. New Feature: “Challenge the Dragon” Command
When fewer than 10 days remain, a new field command will appear that lets you challenge the final boss anytime![/p][p]Will you prepare carefully before the fight, or will you rush in for an early showdown?
Your choice will decide the fate of your journey![/p][p]The earlier you challenge, the more Soul Points you can earn—
Risk and reward are in your hands, and your drama begins here.[/p][p]※ In this battle, revival using remaining turns is disabled.
※ The Soul Point multiplier and command conditions may change in future updates.[/p][p]2. All Players Roll Dice at Once!
Instead of rolling individually, all players now roll their movement dice together at the start of the turn.
This reduces waiting time and makes it easier to plan your strategy![/p][p]3. Faster Battle Draw Animation!
The card draw process has been sped up for a smoother battle flow.
※ Further improvements are planned in future updates.[/p][p]4. No More “Miss” Messages in Exploration
Exploration events will only show messages when you successfully gain an ability.
Failed attempts will no longer display unnecessary text, keeping the pace quick.[/p][p][/p][h3]【Balance Adjustment】[/h3][p]Stage 1’s final boss “Unkar Dragon” has gained the “Immune to Instant Death” ability!
Prepare for a truly challenging battle.[/p][p][/p][h3]【Bug Fixes】[/h3][p]Thanks to your reports, the following issues have been fixed:[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the item “Fairy False Wings” did not activate correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the random map starting point could sometimes be isolated.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where hosting on Steam Deck prevented the game from starting.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where having the “Dexterous” ability caused the hand to remain visible on the status board.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where messages remained after choosing “Do nothing” on Road tiles.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where some skill cards did not improve when upgraded.[/p]

[h3]【UX Improvements】[/h3]

• [p]Selecting unusable items will no longer show unnecessary messages, making operations smoother![/p]

[h3]【From the Development Team】[/h3][p]This update’s theme is “Faster Tempo × Greater Strategy.”
The new “Challenge the Dragon” command allows you to decide when to face the climax.[/p][p]Will you take the risk of an early showdown?
Or prepare thoroughly before the fight?[/p][p]The choice is yours.[/p][p]Experience the new VIractal and create your own adventure![/p][p]※ This update includes beta adjustments and may be further refined in the future.[/p]

[p]Hello! This is the VIractal: World of Viractalia operations team!
With Steam’s Remote Play Together, you can play VIractal with friends even when they’re far away!
Here’s how to invite your friends:[/p][p]※ Please make sure you have added your friends on Steam before sending an invitation.[/p][p][/p][p]※ Steam Remote Play Together is a feature provided by Steam.
With this feature, you can enjoy local multiplayer with your Steam friends online, but please note that it is different from the game’s built-in online multiplayer.[/p][p]Therefore, when using Remote Play Together, “Devil's Whisper” will not occur.
Since Devil's Whisper is one of the unique charms of enjoying VIractal, we recommend trying the in-game “Online Play” mode if you’d like to experience it.[/p][p][/p][p]\[Invitation Steps][/p]

1. [p]Launch the game
   The host starts VIractal on Steam.[/p][p][/p]
2. [p]Open the overlay
   While in the game, press Shift + Tab to open the Steam overlay.[/p][p][/p]
3. [p]Select Remote Play Together
   Click the “Remote Play Together” icon at the bottom.
   → The Remote Play Together window will open (see Image ①).[/p][p](Image ①)[/p][p][/p]
4. [p]Invite friends
   Select “Invite a Friend” and click the user you want to invite.[/p][p][/p]
5. [p]For the invited player
   The invited user will receive a Steam notification. By clicking it and choosing “Play Game,” VIractal will launch.[/p][p][/p]
6. [p]Check participation status
   Once invited, the host’s screen will show who has joined (see Image ②).[/p][p](Image ②)[/p][p][/p]
7. [p]Set input devices
   If your friend wants to play with a keyboard, enable the “Keyboard” or “Mouse” icons under their username.[/p][p][/p]
8. [p]Invite multiple friends
   To invite another player, select “Invite a Friend” again and repeat the process.[/p][p][/p]
9. [p]Return to the game
   Once all participants are ready, click “Return to Game.” You can now play together.[/p][p][/p]
10. [p]Local play settings
    In the game, select Local Play and set the number of players and pieces. Then, assign controllers under “Controller Settings.”[/p][p][/p]

[p]\[Inviting Non-Friends]
If you want to invite someone who is not on your friends list, click “Invite Guest.” Share the displayed URL, and they can join by accessing it.[/p][p][/p][p]Now, you can enjoy VIractal together with friends—no matter the distance![/p]

[p]Balance Adjustments[/p]

• [p]Reduced the Soul Points required at the Alchemy Table to unlock pieces (Spring of Enhancement, Spring of Disposal).[/p]
• [p]Reduced the Soul Points required at the Alchemy Table to unlock items (Enhancement Ticket, Disposal Ticket).[/p]

[p][/p][p]Bug Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the chosen option on a plain tile differed from the actual event triggered.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the key help in the shop screen did not display the command to exit the shop.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the card name of "Melody of Healing" was incorrect at the Alchemy Table.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the enemies “Bandit” and “Bandit Boss” did not have an attack attribute for the skill "Sweeping Strike."[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where, after resuming save data that included guests in online play, battles could not progress.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the game froze if the status effect “Alert” was triggered while having the ability “Counterattack.”[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where disconnecting and resuming during the battle result screen in online play caused the game to freeze.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the job play count condition displayed at the Alchemy Table was actually unlocked based on the number of job clears.[/p]

[p][/p][p]The adjustment to the required Soul Points is part of our ongoing balance tuning to make the game more enjoyable.[/p][p]There will be no special measures for players who have already unlocked the features,[/p][p]but we will continue to make improvements so that you can enjoy a more comfortable play experience.[/p][p]We truly appreciate your continued support.[/p]