Caverns And Dryads News

[h3]Hi adventurers![/h3][p]This update introduces the experience system! ːsteamhappyː[/p][p]You get 1 upgrade point every 100 experience points. And you can expend those upgrade points raising your stats as you wish in the newly added upgrade screen. This way you can customize your progress as you play![/p][h3]How do you earn experience? 🏆[/h3]

• [p]By defeating enemies you get their level×3, so an easy monster gets 3 points, an intermediate gets 6, a hard one 9, and the boss 12. In the case of bosses, as they tend to be located at chapters, you may also get extra experience or stats raise on those. [/p]
• [p]When you explore a new place you’ve not been before, you get 25 exp points.[/p]
• [p]When you finish a job, you get 75 exp.[/p]
• [p]When you finish a main or secondary quest (parts of the story), in addition to the stats raise or prizes, you also will get 250 exp.[/p]

[h3]How do I know if I can upgrade? ːsteamthisː[/h3][p]You can check your progress, experience and upgrade on the Exploration map screen. They are between the two characters. It will show “UPGRADE AVAILABLE!” in blinking letters when it’s ready to upgrade. Also, the character’s image on the map will show the word “UPGRADE”, also blinking.[/p][p]The sanctuaries will only raise random stats up to the default+1 point or +2 in the Palace of Dryads (still closed).[/p][p]Now, your way to get stats raise is to actually play, explore, complete quests, and fight monsters. This gives you control and balances the game. If used wisely, it also makes you stronger according to your preferred strategy.[/p][p]Thanks for playing dear adventurers! As always, this update comes from your feedback so feel free to suggest anything. You are very important to me and make me absolutely happy to share my world with you! ːsteamhappyːːsteamthumbsupː I truly appreciate all the support you’re giving to my game, from the bottom of my heart![/p][p]--Louis

YOU CAN WATCH SCREENSHOTS OF THE NEW FEATURE HERE: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3634870/screenshots/?p=1&browsefilter=mostrecent
[/p][h3]CHANGELOG[/h3][p]Version 1.4.15, December 1, 2025[/p][p]MOST IMPORTANT[/p]

• [p]Added Experience points, that get you upgrade points. Use these upgrade points to raise your stats as you wish in the newly added screen. Decide how your characters evolve and learn about what the different stats do. Get exp points through combat, exploration of new places, and completing quests and jobs.[/p]

[p]OTHER:[/p]

• [p]Fixed game start texts.[/p]

[p]Hello dear adventurers![/p][p]I’ve added two things, and made an update to share them with you:[/p]

• [p]I’ve added Steam Cloud Save, so now if you play on a laptop, for example, you can continue your game on your desktop. If you don’t want your save to be shared, you can disable it as usual for all Steam games from the Game Properties.[/p]
• [p]The world map now shows visual hints at the destinations of your quests and jobs. The main and side quests are displayed with a red halo, and the jobs with an orange halo. This way you can move the view across the map and see where you need to go, even if you don’t remember, and it will help you know how far you are and trace your route.[/p]

[p]📢 In case you missed the smaller updates from these past days, I also added a “message of the day”, which is a text with a link to communicate from inside the game a news item or blog post related to the game.[/p][p][/p][p]🏆 I also added achievements for defeating 100, 500, and 1000 enemies, and a leaderboard.[/p][p]
❓ And then what? I’m now working on reforming the cities to make them more fun and navigable, and on a system to upgrade character features through EXP points, which will be earned through chapters, defeated enemies, and exploring places.[/p][p][/p][p]The story is ready, and I still need to make the illustrations, which is quite laborious since, as you know, I use a mixed technique. It’s a story that will bring life to the main mission, and it is highly challenging, emotional, and epic.[/p][p]
I also already have inspiration for upcoming missions and things to add to the game.[/p][p]
As always, I love hearing your comments and suggestions.[/p][p]Thank you so much for playing Caverns and Dryads and for your support! You’re fantastic!
[/p][p]-Louis.

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CHANGELOG[/p][p]Version 1.4.13, November 16, 2025[/p][p]----------------------------------[/p][p]MOST IMPORTANT:[/p][p]- Now the worldmap highlights with red hallo the places to where you have to go because of a main or secondary quest in red, and the places to go for jobs in orange.[/p][p]- Cloud Save: now your game is saved in the cloud of Steam as many other games. You can disable this in the game Properties on Steam if you like. This allows you to continue your game in any computer.[/p][p]OTHER:[/p][p]- Fixed sound in the bar, that was not loud enough.[/p][p]- Added hidden achievements for all the new upcomign story.[/p][p]- Added sounds and music to be played in the new upcoming story.[/p][p]- Mechanisms to balance the game in shops in order to modify the cities.[/p][p][/p]

[p]CHANGELOG[/p][p]---------[/p][p]Version 1.4.11, November 9, 2025[/p][p]---------------------------------[/p][p]- Message of the day (Windows only): shows something cool or important notice, and links sometimes to the blog. [/p][p]- Unity security patch.[/p]

[p]Hi adventurers! ːsteamhappyː
This update is for the fiercest warriors and brings epic new features:[/p][p]🏆 Three new achievements: defeat 100, 500, and 1000 enemies ⚔️ New leaderboard (Hi-Scores) for defeated enemies: check out the Top 10 and Top 25.[/p]

• [p]Every time you defeat an enemy, it’s automatically recorded. The most lethal players will climb the ranks and appear on the leaderboard![/p]
• [p]Even if you’re not in the top list, the game shows your current position.[/p]
• [p]If you’re among the first to play this version, you’ll definitely show up — the ranking starts from scratch. Go![/p]
• [p]The leaderboard updates every time you visit it, and each defeated enemy adds one point.[/p]
• [p]When you reach 100, 500, or 1000 defeated enemies, you’ll unlock special achievements.[/p]

[p]🔐 The leaderboard (Hi-Scores) uses your Steam name and only displays the number of enemies you’ve defeated. No other data is collected.[/p][p]🎨 Meanwhile, I’m working hard on the main story. All that’s left is to parameterize it and create the illustrations. Also, I’ll soon be revamping the cities to make them more fun and lively. You can read more about this on the blog.[/p][p]Your feedback is super valuable! Feel free to comment or ask questions here or on the blog. Enjoy![/p][p]Thank you so much for playing and being part of my dream! ːsteamhappyː[/p][p]
And if you want to share your thoughts about the cities? [/p][p]Here on Steam: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3634870/discussions/0/616556735178668076/[/p][p] Blog post: http://www.beautifulfantasy.art/2025/11/plans-for-cities-of-caverns-and-dryads.html[/p][p] Discord: https://discord.gg/BdMXwbcUbd[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]CHANGELOG[/p][p]---------[/p][p]Version 1.4.7[/p][p]--------------[/p][p]MOST IMPORTANT:[/p][p]- Now each monster type has a different sound when they die.[/p][p]- Improved the intro chapter because there were some inconsistencies, and to add some insight.[/p][p]OTHER:[/p][p]- Fixed some minor bugs.[/p][p]- Added a check for relationship status to trigger future chapters.[/p]