Update 0.1.4 (Content) and 0.1.3.5 (Legacy)


Hello everyone! We have finally completed another stage of development and are ready to release several updates.

  1. The update 0.1.3.3 (QoL) will be available to the public today, which has been exclusively available to our Patreon members for the past two weeks.
  2. Also, the update 0.1.3.5 (Legacy) will be available to the public today.
  3. The content update 0.1.4 (Content) will become available for all our Patrons on the "Student" level and above today. Patrons with the "Entrant" level will have access in a week and it will be made public in two more weeks.

What is included in the Update 0.1.3.3 (QoL)

  • Language detection on the first launch, based on the system language.
  • A settings window will appear on the first game launch, allowing you to customize the game to your preferences.
  • You can rewind previously read text by holding down the Space key.
  • Exit dialogs by pressing the Escape key.
  • Choose dialog responses using the numbers or arrow keys on your keyboard and the Space bar.
  • A log of previous phrases can be opened and closed with a mouse wheel scroll.
  • Use hotkeys for quick actions: M - return to the map, J - journal, P - projects, R - resources.

What is included in the Update 0.1.3.5 (Legacy)

  • The game version is now displayed in the game menu. 
  • History of dialogues now open only when a dialogue is opened (mouse scroll wheel up or a special button on the bottom of the dialogue box), or if no other panels are open (using mouse scroll wheel upward). 
  • The scene of the first meeting with Audrey now has variations, allowing you to choose the specific situation she finds herself in. 
  • A new in-game scene with Audrey has also been added. 
  • Some dialogues with characters have also been altered to align with the new scene for Audrey. 
  • Several typos have also been fixed.

What is included in the Update 0.1.4 (Content) - now available on ower Patreon

  • Updated the final scene of the game.
  • Added a timegate mechanic that requires waiting for several days in-game to progress in quests.
  • Added a new music track.
  • Implemented a save converter that will be used in future versions to allow players to continue playing in a different version rather than starting over each time.
  • Developed a relationship system, where characters can have opinions of the player and certain dialogues are only available with certain relationships.
  • Integrated a consequences system, where players' actions are remembered and occasionally reminded of them, with notifications given.
  • Included notifications in-game that announce new projects, relationship changes, and significant events.
  • Expanded the story with a party celebration of the opening of the academy.
  • Added two new scenes: One with Grace, and one with Lillian. Second have animations, and consist of four parts.
  • The interactive scene control has been moved to the bottom-right corner.

Files

magic-academy-windows.zip 294 MB
Version 0.1.3.5 Mar 30, 2024

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