Changes
This page lists any significant updates made to the game from Version 5 onwards. Smaller changes and fixes which aren't enough to constitute an update, particularly if they are meant to fix or modify errors, typos, or inconsistencies with [[object lines]], will usually be listed in the [[Tsuchinoko (bot)|Tsuchinoko]] updates instead.
= April 8th June 27th 2021 ='''Version 6.03 2''' - The Shields Update Written with suggestions from the community - thank you, everyone! * [[Class 5 Long weapons]]:** New weapon category and new game mechanics: [[Shields]]** 14 shields added to the weapon roster (WIP13 retail weapons, 1 artifact), all of which are Class 5 Long.** Retail shields: [[Round shield]], [[Leather shield]], [[Trash can lid]], [[Scutum]], [[Wicker shield]], [[Buckler shield]], [[Kame-tate]], [[Heater shield]], [[Ballistic shield - Soft]], [[Ballistic shield - Alpha]], [[Ballistic shield - Bravo]], [[Ballistic shield - Delta]], [[EOD portable blast shield]]** Artifact shield: [[King's Roundel]]* [[Dojo]]** Shield training is now available, and round shields have been added to the list of rental weapons. Functionally the same, bur lore-wise, dojos are now equipped with harmless dart launchers for shield practice.* [[Skills]]** New combat skill: '''Shields'''* [[Creatures]]:** When butchering a [[giant tortoise]], it will drop a [[Kame-tate]]. = May 29th 2021 ='''Version 6.11''' - Various changes and fixes * [[Class 4 weapons]]:** Mini-grenades no longer "count as 0.5 item in LBE" to reduce confusion.* [[Ammunition]]:** The "rare calibers" ([[.260 Remington]], [[.300 AAC Blackout]], [[.338 Norma Magnum]], [[.460 Rowland]], [[9x25mm Dillon]]) now have retail ammunition available. The "rare caliber" moniker remains in use, to symbolize the fact no standard retail firearms are available in these chamberings.** .260 Remington: Standard (FMJ, Match, JHP, JSP)** .300 AAC Blackout: Standard (FMJ, Match, JHP, AP), Reduced Velocity (FMJ)** .338 Norma Magnum: Standard (FMJ, Match, JHP), Sniper Premium (FMJ, Match)** .460 Rowland: Standard (FMJ, JHP, Lead), Personal Defense (FMJ, JHP)** 9x25mm Dillon: Standard (FMJ, Match, Lead, LSWC, JHP) = May 3rd 2021 ='''Version 6.1''' - Character Traits Update * [[Character customization]]:** Direct modification of Primary stats has been removed.** Constitution is now part of your character's appearance and has no effect on stats anymore.** Pain Thresholds (PBT, PDT) have been removed from the game (due to redundancy with [[Pain Sensitivity]]. Now every creature passes out at 100% [[Pain]] and dies at 150% without exception.** '''Introduction of [[Character traits]]''' - 50 traits to customize your characters to your liking!** Trait assignment now happens after selecting species but before skill attribution.* Other** Transition to Google Sheets for player inventory sheets is now underway (keep an eye on Discord for details) Special thanks to everyone who contributed ideas and suggestions for character traits! = April 9th 2021 ='''Version 6.03''' - Simplification Update #9: Kiwami Edition * [[Evasion]]: Dodge checks have been simplified and buffed significantly.* [[Healing]]: The ''Addiction resistance'' effect was removed, and can therefore no longer be earned as a bonus for reaching Master in Healing skill.* [[Negotiation]]: Critical successes and critical failures are no longer possible in Negotiation checks. Tables have been edited to reflect the possibility of rolling more than 12 in a negotiation check (due to Negotiation skill bonuses)* [[Dojo#Training machines|Training machines]]: Agility training now levels natural [[Agility]] up by +1 every 1000 XP regardless of circumstances. (Previously: +1 every 1500 XP or 750 XP if natural Agility is under +0)
* [[Yousei]] now possess the '''Limitless Potential''' creature trait, removing or increasing almost all of their [[Dojo#Training machines|training machine XP]].
*** Maze Customs magazines: Glock .32 38-round, Glock .380 30-round, Glock Mak 33-round, Glock Tok 30-round, MP5 .22 25-round
** '''Large''' size tier is now '''1.5 units''' instead of 1.2 units.
** Five new [[LBE]] items introduced:*** Three tactical vests: SOT-SMG tactical vest, SMG chest rig, RPCC competition vest*** One utility belt: Spider battle belt*** One leg rig: SMG mag rig** The weight of all [[List of ammo belt types|ammo belt boxes]] has been rebalanced.
= February 18th 2021 =
