[h3]Greetings, Players![/h3][p][/p][p]We are excited to bring you a massive content update, system upgrades, and experience optimizations for the Second Beta (Demo Version). Below is the comprehensive summary of the update. We welcome all Lords to join the fray![/p][p]
Note: Save files from the Second Beta will carry over to the Third Beta![/p][hr][/hr]
Core Updates for Second Beta
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Mount System Live[/h3]
- [p]Auto-Mount: Your character will automatically mount after moving for a certain distance, significantly boosting movement speed.[/p]
- [p]Upgrades: Once Dong Bai joins your party, you can upgrade your mount through her.[/p]
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Comprehensive Experience Optimization[/h3]
- [p]Yellow Turban Map: Difficulty lowered for a smoother onboarding experience.[/p]
- [p]Enemy Nerfs: Certain powerful enemies have been weakened.[/p]
- [p]Tutorial Re-entry: You can now re-enter the tutorial map when funds are low.[/p]
- [p]Rations: Cap increased to 300 (previously 200).[/p]
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New Extraction Points[/h3]
- [p]Random Extraction: Added conditional extraction points. Once conditions are met, you can extract directly without consuming Spirit Essence.[/p]
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Weapon & Skill Balance Enhancements[/h3]
- [p]Most weapons have received buffs.[/p]
- [p]Guandao: Every 4th attack now unleashes a more powerful AoE slash.[/p]
- [p]Sky Piercer Halberd: Stats have been slightly increased.[/p]
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Companion Growth Expansion[/h3]
- [p]Diaochan is now upgradeable.[/p]
- [p]Unlocks the "Dual-Wield Weapon Affix Effect" for the protagonist.[/p]
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Achievement System[/h3]
- [p]Unlock achievements to gain more illustrations and Companion skins.[/p]
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New Meta-Progression[/h3]
- [p]Adjusted the progression curve for the "Overwhelm" mechanic: Initial cooldown reduced from 60 seconds to 30 seconds.[/p]
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Mysterious Merchant[/h3]
- [p]Specializes in food and drink with funds far exceeding regular merchants.[/p]
- [p]Will not appear in the Normal difficulty Yellow Turban map.[/p]
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Stratagem System: First Look[/h3]
- [p]Preliminary demo available (formal unlock requires progressing further).[/p]
- [p]Unlocked by completing the "Immortal's Trace" quest in the first map.[/p]
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Visual Updates[/h3]
- [p]Added more Dragon Maiden illustrations to enrich your collection![/p]
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Map Difficulty Split[/h3]
- [p]Yellow Turban Map is now split into two difficulties:[/p]
- [p]Normal: Easier than Beta 1.[/p]
- [p]Hard: More challenging than Beta 1.[/p]
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Alchemy Optimization[/h3]
- [p]Alchemy Furnace: Reaching 100% Potency now guarantees an Immortal Elixir.[/p]
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Courtyard & Future Systems[/h3]
- [p]Added hints for future companions in the Courtyard map.[/p]
- [p]Systems like Heirlooms will open in the Third Beta.[/p]
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New Growth Option: Regional Hegemon[/h3]
- [p]Located under Symbiotic Pact.[/p]
- [p]Collecting Endings boosts your starting Renown (start immediately at Renown Lv. 2).[/p]
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Legion Mechanics[/h3]
- [p]After defeating a major legion, the detection range (aggro) of that faction's armies will be reduced.[/p]
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Flow Optimization[/h3]
- [p]Improved game pacing and reduced stuttering.[/p]
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Ashen Mode Expansion[/h3]
- [p]Added a large number of usable Spirit Echoes.[/p]
- [p]Note: Certain side quests cannot be performed in Ashen Mode.[/p]
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New Items & Loot[/h3]
- [p]Added A Box of Pastries, Raw Fish Slices, Nameless Sword, and more![/p]
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Storage Capacity[/h3]
- [p]Increased the page limit for the Treasury and Armory.[/p]
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Looting UI[/h3]
- [p]When looting supplies, you can now switch pages directly to the \[Qiankun Pouch].[/p]
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Beta 1 Rewards[/h3]
- [p]Chat "Memories of the Past" to Liwen to claim rewards from the First Beta.[/p]
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Difficulty Curve Refinement[/h3]
- [p]The second map now offers more "alternative tactics" (ways to bypass difficult fights).[/p]
- [p]Note: You will still eventually face powerful enemies that require head-on combat (e.g., achievements for defeating Lu Bu without relying on Stratagem advantages).[/p]
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\[Nov 26 Update][/h2]
- [p]Lü Bu (World Map): Added a new option: Call Reinforcements. (Requires consuming 1 White Straw Sandals).[/p]
- [p]Diaochan's Route: In the final battle against Dong Zhuo, Lu Bu will join as a reinforcement.[/p]
- [p]Storage Upgrade: You can now choose to upgrade 3 rows or 5 rows at a time.[/p]
- [p]Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where items could be moved directly to the Bag of Holding during merchant transactions.[/p]
- [p]Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where the character could get stuck on the world map.[/p]
- [p]Art: Updated Dong Bai's character portrait.[/p]
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\[Nov 28 Update][/h2]
- [p]Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where pages 3 and 4 of the Treasury were not detected.[/p]
- [p]New Content: Added new gameplay, story, and achievements: "Symbiotic Pact: Army Training Strategy" (Currently unlocks "Way of the Yellow Heaven").[/p]
- [p]Visuals: Optimized obstacle occlusion and leaf transparency on some maps.
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