Noir Lords News

[h2]Patch Notes[/h2][h3]🆕 New Features[/h3]

• [p]New Enemy Playstyles
  Enemies now use diverse and strategic deck combinations.
  Some specialize in healing and tanking, while others focus on DPS, poisoning, and other unique tactics.[/p]
• [p]Armor Piercing Ability
  Added to both player and enemy cards, bringing deeper tactical options to battles.[/p]
• [p]Revamped Upgrade System
  Upgrades now enhance card abilities rather than providing static stat boosts.[/p]
• [p]New Achievements
  21 new achievements are now available! I will add more as we proceed.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]⚔️ Balance Updates[/h3]

• [p]Improved gameplay balance across enemies, bosses, and stages for smoother progression.[/p]
• [p]Increased credit gain rate, making progression more rewarding.[/p]
• [p]Rebalanced several player cards to match the new upgrade system.[/p]
• [p]Intel per level is now more accurate and to the point, giving clearer mission insights.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]📖 Narrative & Experience[/h3]

• [p]Added story-driven transitions between stages for a richer and more immersive experience.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]🐛 Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed Sabotage 90 Mode. No longer unfairly difficult.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue where the victory screen could freeze in the OUTSKIRTS stage.[/p]
• [p]Cards now update correctly at game start to reflect current buffs and nerfs.[/p]

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Endless Side Mission Bug – Resolved an issue where side mission requests could continue indefinitely.
Sector 2 Balance Pass – Adjusted difficulty to create a smoother, more strategic experience.
Enemy Deck Updates – Various enemy cards and decks have been rebalanced with a mix of buffs and nerfs.

1. Side Missions

Fixed the side mission appearance bug. You should now have a new side mission waiting for you after each card battle (win/lose).

2. Enemy Sector 1 – Balance Update

• Adjusted enemy card HP, AP, and abilities for better game balance.
  
• Reworked overall deck compositions to provide a more challenging and fair experience.
  

3. Enemy Abilities – New Additions Enemies are now more dynamic and unpredictable with new combat mechanics:

• Special Casts: Enemies can trigger special abilities on taking damage, confirming a kill, or upon death.
  
• Retaliation: Certain enemies can strike back when attacked.
  
• Armor Piercing: Bypasses shield defenses.
  
• Drain: Steals health or AP from the player.
  
• Random Discard: Forces the player to discard a random item card.
  

4. Localization Updates

• French added.
  
• German added.
  
• Italian added.
  

[p]This phase isn’t just a single patch. It’s a series of updates.
Focusing on enemy decks, this phase will bring a steady flow of new abilities, cards, and deck combinations to keep you on edge.[/p][p]Prepare for more strategic battles, tougher choices, and enemies that strike with greater precision and unpredictability.[/p][p]The Noir Lords are evolving. Do you have what it takes to stay ahead?[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Shield Cap – Shields are now capped at 80% for better balance.
Safeguard Card Buff – Now provides a +30% shield.
Vera Ability Adjustment – Changed from 1 AP for 3 cards to 2 AP for 2 cards for improved balance.