Underdark roguelike

[Zireael]

Another beta with lots of juicy additions, which means:
a) I need feedback
b) there may be bugs

Grab it from GitHub or Bitbucket ... or wait for ModDB.

CHANGELOG:

* bug fix - all skills triggering the spell failure checks
* bug fix - specific items had a typo in their on_wear
* bug fix - look around key throwing a lua error
* bug fix - locked out of inventory sometimes
* bug fix - plate armor being worn causing an error in the moddable tiles resolver
* bug fix - poison code not checking for immunity

* random worldmap
* humanoids now use A* pathing
* add ranged AI code inspired by DataQueen
* new monsters: babau, dretch, quasit
* new items: throwing axe, throwing knives; mushrooms, rods; enabled tattoos; mithril coins, emeralds, sapphires;
* new egos: dwarven, elven; of the Winterland, of the Druid, of the Hin; of brightness
* reduced the CR cap for dungeon level 1 to player level +1 and to player level +2 for dlvl 2-5
* tiles/ASCII switch finally works!
* split off thrown weapons into a separate file
* add a hint when a cursed item is auto-destroyed
* prevent clicking on learned feats in feat selection screens
* character creation screen improvements - highlight Cleric/Ranger/Paladin as newbie friendly; darkened Luck as it's not implemented yet; color-code high & low stats; highlight bad choices (spellcasting classes who wouldn't be able to cast spells) in dark red

[Zireael]

Hirelings are in, and they can be quite helpful as seen in the picture.




Deity and favor are now shown in character screen. That's right, you can gain favor with certain deities by killing enemies.

It's a start to a complex deity system just like Incursion's. More to come soon!

Beta 6 postponed until a fix or a workaround for an engine bug are found.

[Zireael]

A test build has been uploaded to te4.org.

Grab it here: http://te4.org/sites/default/files/g...ns-0.21.5.team

The changelog is pretty long and I'd like to know if there are any outstanding bugs/issues that should be fixed before Oct 1 at the latest, when BETA 6 proper will arrive.

[Zireael]

Beta 6.2 "Maybe Easier" is here!

As the codename suggests, changes are mostly focused on increasing survivability at lower levels. Some monster CRs were bumped so that they will no longer appear on dlvl 1-3 and you can switch to easy mode, too.

In related news, I set up a wikidot page and now that I'm starting university year, I will focus on updating documentation more and less on adding content to the game.

Grab the standalone version from GitHub or Bitbucket or wait for ModDB.

Or you can grab the module file from te4.org



Something that took me 3 days, but means great things moving forward!

CHANGELOG:
* bug fix - spell image list no longer overlaps text spell list [Castler]
* bug fix - no longer able to bypass confirmation of Quit Permanently dialog [Castler]
* bug fix - fix some misspellings [Castler]
* bug fix - Lua error on cancelling mount skill [Castler]
* bug fix - Xavias godpulse causing Lua error [Castler]
* bug fix - fix corpse and bag weights
* bug fix - restore stat descriptions in char creation
* bug fix - DR check not working properly
* bug fix - no longer able to use ranged weapons in melee
* bug fix - pseudo-ID and auto-ID now work for worn/equipped items too [Castler]
* bug fix - saving throws logged properly [Castler]
* bug fix - skills logged properly on a 1 or a 20 [Castler]
* bug fix - proper skill points calculation [Castler]
* bug fix - definite fix for "fall-lock" on ice [Castler]
* bug fix - give subtypes to neutral NPCs
* bug fix - no more 'hit for 0 darkness damage' messages spam
* bug fix - no more being 2-hitted by some monsters with higher speeds
* bug fix - lock out of inventory after shopping bug
* bug fix - attacking or using a feat now breaks stealth
* bug fix - fixed some ASCII letters/colors

* difficulty level selection (easy mode forbids criticals by monsters on player)
* gameplay variant options (defensive roll)
* new magic properties: light/moderate/heavy fortification
* increased CR for some monsters: satyr is now CR 5 (was 3); razor boar is now CR 8 (was 5)
* you can now attack while dying
* weapons grant parry bonuses, Incursion-style
* object flavors, ToME 2/Angband style
* switch to silver-based economy
* color-code skills in character sheet Incursion-style
* color-code max skill ranks in skill dialog, UI improvements
* feat select dialog is now categorized
* backport ActorTalentDialog from ToME 1.2.4 [Castler]

Known problems:
* Summon Monster spell monster selection doesn't really do anything - the spell summons a wolf, regardless
* some players reported problems with keybinding screen - I would like an error report or part of the log



I need feedback on new prices!

[Zireael]

Next beta slated to arrive in December - my studies are a mess in the literal sense.

In the meantime, take a peek at the changelog.

Most important changes:
* T-Engine 1.2.4 compatibility
* AI improvements
* monk abilities & Stunning Fist
* increased XP rewards for low CR monsters
* ported over all Incursion templates except class templates (since we're doing NPC classes in a much more flexible way) and undead templates
* a whole heap of bugfixes

[Zireael]

Uh, I know I said at the end of October that the next beta will probably arrive in December...

Turns out I lied (or rather, my university obligations let up a bit and I realized the changelog was getting unwieldy).

So here's beta 6.4 "Still chasing Incursion".

Loads of content additions, AI fixes, UI improvements and loads of bugfixes.


Grab the standalone version from GitHub or Bitbucket or wait for ModDB.

CHANGELOG:
* bug fix - ID counters don't tick down anymore when resting
* bug fix - hunger is properly reduced when resting
* bug fix - typo in zone definitions re: marble wall
* bug fix - starting mundane items being unidentified
* bug fix - give poison vials their proper unided name
* bug fix - no longer logging off-screen combat or damage
* bug fix - nix all references to default ToME from options
* bug fix - item level feelings now working as intended
* bug fix - combat log now hints at damage reduction if present
* bug fix - anger on hit properly
* bug fix - templated critters can no longer exceed a zone's max CR cap
* bug fix - some templates were missing HD bonuses
* bug fix - fix otyugh, satyr, aranea, chaos beast, janni, arrowhawk, achaierai, barghest, vargouille; orc, kobold, goblin, human, drow, hobgoblin; shocker lizard, basilisk, bulette, giant owl, purple worm XP rewards
* bug fix - give the inevitables their feats
* bug fix - change spider eater, dragonne, goblin tile
* bug fix - UI issues upon loading premade chars (except minimap dot wrong color)
* bug fix - bring save formulas in line with expected d20 values
* bug fix - Bard has Will as a good save now, as intended

* update to T-Engine 1.2.4
* new terrain - torch, faerie lantern, pillar, rock pillar
* new tiles - doppelganger, tiger, cobra, constrictor, xorn, troll
* new spells - detect evil/good/chaos/law
* new templates - shaman, curate, half-fey; outlaw, brigand; veteran, elite, master, paragon, legendary; feral, dire; flame, earthen, gaseous, aqueous; three-eyed, pseudonatural from Incursion
* new monsters - jackal, mastiff from Incursion; hyena, short-faced hyena from PF
* new feat - Stunning Fist
* angels, fey and unicorn no longer hostile to good or neutral characters
* implemented bonus spells for high stats
* implemented Appraise & Listen skills
* implemented monk class features
* increased starting food amount
* increased XP rewards for low CR monsters in line with Pathfinder rewards
* death messages
* use ToME log functions
* add path string, emotes support
* adapt ToME panic code as an AI
* use an UIset based on Classic ToME
* appraise, craft and decipher script skills added
* add more flavors from Incursion (cloaks, bracers, boots, rings, amulets)
* add object tracker to debug menu
* add code for ID'ing item schools, Incursion-style
* add lesser vaults code
* add entry chamber and hells entry chamber from Incursion
* implement fasting for rangers, Incursion-style

Known problems:
* Summon Monster spell monster selection doesn't really do anything - the spell summons a wolf, regardless
* some players reported problems with keybinding screen - I would like an error report or part of the log

[Zireael]

Alas, the next version is not called "stable" yet...

Here's beta 6.5 "More to see in the universe". Grab it from GitHub or Bitbucket or wait for ModDB.

* bug fix - fix the isThreatened() function
* bug fix - add "or 0" to item price appraisal
* bug fix - drow and elves now receive racial proficiencies properly
* bug fix - restore targeting display
* bug fix - stores for wandering shopkeepers now work as intended (no more insta-restocking)
* bug fix - no longer capitalizing target names in log
* bug fix - restore feat descriptions in feat select dialog

* new tiles: drow noble female, drow noble male
* new spells: expeditious retreat, dimension door, magic mapping, detect monsters, detect objects, know alignment
* new terrain: shallow water
* new zone: drow city, drow noble compound, tavern, brothel
* new NPC: drow sage; drow noble female/male, drow commoner, drow guard, drow courtesan
* implement class titles
* implement stats training
* implement trap sense for rogues
* display seen NPCs in a list on-screen
* implement racial dolls
* add towns to worldmap
* saves are now timestamped and time played is tracked
* good player characters of traditionally evil races have a special intro text
* randomize notes drop
* implement a level spots tracker debug functionality
* testing encounter-based generator

The main reason it's not labeled as stable is that I can't fix a few lingering issues (level being displayed under the UI, for example) and that some content (metamagic feats, archery feats, dragons, swarms) is still missing.

[Zireael]

Beta 7 is out!

Enjoy a load of bugfixes and content additions!
Metamagic feats, archery feats, (more) usable skills, spell points system, wounds and vitality system and more!

Grab it from GitHub or Bitbucket. Alternately wait for ModDB.

CHANGELOG:

* bug fix - FBO lua error on save load
* bug fix - Lua error & nil exp for creatures with CR in-between table values
* bug fix - character creation screen now does check if a character save already exists
* bug fix - flavored amulets spelling
* bug fix - incorporate the engine fixes for ActorSeenDisplay, making the switch work
* bug fix - shooting not using the weapon's designated crit damage
* bug fix - flyers showing for critters outside lite range
* bug fix - assassin name typo
* bug fix - charges being displayed off or not displayed at all for multiple lines of spells in a spellbook
* bug fix - training stat tracker values are now properly zeroed when increasing stat
* bug fix - no more Lua errors on right clicking talents
* bug fix - no longer having to drop the fireball on yourself
* bug fix - visited zones not being saved leading to Lua errors when changing level
* bug fix - spell failure not canceling spells properly
* bug fix - cheat resurrect no longer throws errors if you happened to die while encumbered
* bug fix - Summon Monster I works as intended
* bug fix - used up arrows and/or thrown weapons are now properly removed
* bug fix - summons' tooltips no longer throws an error [Castler]
* bug fix - mage armor spell no longer warns you when you use it on yourself [Castler]
* bug fix - map no longer going under UI on left-hand side [kudos to Castler for pointing out the fix]
* bug fix - level up achievements now achievable

* update to T-Engine 1.3.0
* make use of engine updates, including room generator & ego functions
* enable sound capabilities
* new spells - divine favor, entropic shield, doom, shield of faith, deathwatch, summon monster II,
* new feats - Master Craftsman
* new NPC: human/dwarf/drow healer, drow tavernkeeper
* sorcerers and shamans now use a spell points system instead of Vancian spellcasting
* implement room descriptions
* hirelings now use party member code from ToME
* implement vitality/wounds system
* implement metamagic feats - Extend, Empower and Maximize Spell
* implement Precise Shot and Far Shot feats
* implement Jump, Intimidate, Heal skills
* implement spell points & psionic power
* consumables now stack
* humanoid NPCs now carry food & light sources
* some animals are now neutral and vermin now constitute their own faction
* unwearable items are highlighted in red; unusable ones in blue
* drow noble house is now named after the House that inhabits it
* can now throw thrown weapons
* low Int characters get separate answers now
* log message is shown when player gains EXP
* UI improvements and bugfixes for feat select screen [Castler]
* stair tooltips show where they lead to if you've been there at least once
* AI no longer walks into chasms/lava/water
* game options screen displayed before the first level is generated
* implement talent configuration from ToME
* item creation debug screen now allows hand-picking egos to be generated
* fixes and improvements to magic item generation

[Zireael]

Beta 8 "Mayfly-December Romance" is here! Grab it from here.

CHANGELOG:
* bug fix - no more artifacts dropping on dlvl 1
* bug fix - init sound on loading game from a save
* bug fix - give humanoid NPCs weapon proficiencies
* bug fix - no more errors on log in healer chat
* bug fix - damage logged now includes all increases
* bug fix - effects outside sight range are now forced to be silent
* bug fix - shoot no longer throws a Lua error if you have a shooter but not ammo
* bug fix - can now drag items to hotbar without errors
* bug fix - hotbar will not burp errors when there are no charges at all
* bug fix - increase rarities of large+ vermin
* bug fix - amulet ASCII symbol not showing up
* bug fix - difficulty selection not being saved/displayed properly
* bug fix - Oathbow not counting as ranged weapon
* bug fix - personal reaction not used at all, leading to attacked neutrals not turning hostile
* bug fix - don't show talent cooldown if it's 0
* bug fix - no more option to wear things with INVEN slot
* bug fix - adjust food rarities and add a message on eating
* bug fix - spending a night with a courtesan counts now as resting
* bug fix - buttons overlapping in Help screen
* bug fix - encumbrance no longer considered detrimental
* bug fix - update the tutorial to mention wounds
* bug fix - add sex to character screen
* bug fix - wrap up Power Attack rework and update description
* bug fix - don't display pseudo ID tags on paperdoll
* bug fix - make the specific class resolver actually work
* bug fix - fix the HP allotted by both random and specific class resolver
* bug fix - don't show decimals in special damage messages
* bug fix - assorted spelling fixes
* bug fix - blindness/deafness now allows a save and uses the same TalentDialog code as other spells
* bug fix - cheat resurrect now restores mana, if any, and wounds

* added Symbola font and used it on map
* new zones: temple, drow temple
* new magic properties: weapons - bane corresponding to all monster types, aligned, elemental, elemental burst; wondrous items - of slow digestion
* uncommented fortification code, spiked armor and shields egos
* new item tiles: belt, girdle, club, helmet, mushroom, long composite bow, short composite bow, hand crossbow
* new NPC tiles: drow noble male, phantom fungus
* changed ASCII symbol for bullets
* changed ASCII symbols for grick, azer, djinn, efreet, xorn
* changed ASCII colors for lillend, barghest, some vermin
* changed ASCII symbols and colors for drider, will o'wisp, quasit, thoqqua
* added distinctive colors to individual mephit and formian classes
* added paperdoll graphics for almost all weapons (except double sword)
* added tips on loading zone level
* implemented the Luck stat
* implemented Monkey Grip feat
* implemented proper DC calculations for spells
* random and default buttons in character creation screen
* increase spellcaster classes skill points allotment to 4
* ammo capacity is now randomized
* some bags now limit what can be put in them (so an ammo belt will accept only ammo)
* the HUD now informs you that you are on the worldmap or gives you the zone name itself for other zones
* many dialog lists are now colored to help distinguish between good/bad/neutral options
* character sheet now takes all attack modifiers into account when displaying your attack
* the character screen now has a tab listing all effects you have
* the player character can now have children of his/her own
* if you die but have a child(ren), you can keep playing as one of the kids
* improved the loot generator
* skills are no longer hardcoded
* AI can now pick up items from the floor and swap weapons
* players can keep a ranged weapon in the shoulder slot and swap weapons with a keypress
* you can now wield, take off or use items with a keypress giving you a list of all applicable items
* improved combat messages
* neutral NPCs can now be told to move aside/swap places with you
* neutral NPCs who turned hostile due to attacks will slowly decay towards neutral again if not attacked
* add specific class levels to sages, courtesans, guards
* add more skill kits/update their descriptions
* giant ant queen CR bumped up and brought closer to PF version
* the player will now stop running automatically in some cases (chats, nasty stuff happening)
* worldmap now uses its own sight range
* code attacks of opportunity
* added outline to ASCII entities

In other news, while brainstorming monster CRs, I discovered our monster listing (not counting neutrals/townies) is already longer than Incursion's

P.S. Build name is totally on purpose - it was 1 May, after all!

[Zireael]

Beta 10 is here! Many player requests are coming true and bugs are squashed!

Download

CHANGELOG:
* bug fix - spellbook doesn't show a second tab if the second class happens to be shaman/sorcerer
* bug fix - prevent using items on worldmap
* bug fix - prevent picking up items when asleep
* bug fix - opposed Move Silently check no longer bugs out; introduced a safeguard against further skill misspellings
* bug fix - detect x spells now work properly
* bug fix - reducing copy&paste errors in descriptions
* bug fix - limit attacks of opportunity to moving away
* bug fix - no more negative skillpoints upon gaining a level
* bug fix - gameplay tab in options is now properly hidden after game starts
* bug fix - Intimidate now works as intended
* bug fix - reduce tojanida AC
* bug fix - hunger now increases on the worldmap
* bug fix - no more Lua error on using Ignizzar's fire spell
* bug fix - sorcerer/shaman spell points now update when gaining a level
* bug fix - more safeguards to visibility detection for log messages
* bug fix - map no longer goes under hotbar
* bug fix - inventory screen no longer closes when doing most stuff
* bug fix - adjust some CRs up, most notably ogres, to reduce early game difficulty
* bug fix - restore log message when killing an NPC
* bug fix - crafting items no longer shows curses as option

* new tiles: fungi, handwraps, monk robes
* new zones: inn; drow outpost, drow metropolis, cave grove, fungi maze, fungi forest; goblin barracks
* new spells: entangle, charm animal, delay poison, longstrider, detect poison, detect magic, shield, protection from alignment, true strike, endure elements, resist energy, protection from energy,
* new NPCs: city seller (can sell from most of the shops defined except armor/weaponsmith and library)
* new magic item properties: minotaur, of physical perfection
* new items: handwraps, monk robes, archmage robes; a lot of consumables (foods, drinks)
* new feats: Arcane Armor Training, Arcane Armor Mastery
* bards now ignore spell failure from light armor
* implement Pick Pockets, Decipher Script skill
* split skills into adventuring and background per PF variant rule
* new variant rule: Pathfinder feats - every two levels instead of every three levels
* implement confused, cowering, dazed, dazzled, deafened, entangled, exhausted, petrified, prone conditions
* darken tiles outside FOV for better differentiation
* implement level map screen
* move mage armor spell to abjuration school
* overhaul nutrition system
* more ways to earn XP - dealing hp damage, making successful skill checks
* items display special requirements
* change potions and drinks ASCII symbols
* change bear endurance, summon creature icons
* implement menu buttons on hotbar, especially useful for spellcasters; skills/spells no longer get auto-added to the bar
* spellbook now shows a pop-up if you can't memorize a spell due to exceeding limits
* spellbook shows school in descriptions
* level up screen is now tabbed instead of using buttons to go to various parts (skills, feats)
* patch Birther class to allow dynamic (i.e. function) descriptions (like talents)
* generate class descriptions procedurally
* shuffled character creation class help to a separate tab
* torches now show the amount of fuel left in them and count down properly; corpses rot (but are not removed properly)
* update help screen to cover switching tiles on/off
* debug create item screen now makes you pick item type first

[Zireael]

Beta 12 is out!

Grab it from GitHub or ModDB, as usual.

(If running standalone, you might have to tick 'show incompatible' box. I do not know why it's so)

CHANGELOG:

* bug fix - potions/wands/scrolls without effects now never happen
* bug fix - add dummy entry to lower odds of mwk+ items
* bug fix - fix an engine bug preventing force_ego from working
* bug fix - rare Lua error when debug creating an item which is blocked by level_range
* bug fix - use_simple entry from ego not being merged with the parent item
* bug fix - typos in handle animal and stealth skills
* bug fix - ensure every randomly generated vial has poison
* bug fix - character sheet BAB display forgot to describe some modifiers
* bug fix - summoned critters not having wounds and their tiles not showing
* bug fix - typo caused some consumables' and npc tiles to not show
* bug fix - scrolls no longer leaking info about their effects
* bug fix - trying to pseudo-ID already ID'ed items (e.g. starting items)
* bug fix - cross class skills max rank not getting updated
* bug fix - overzealous filters in debug create item
* bug fix - mails having leather paperdoll look
* bug fix - some items not having subtypes
* bug fix - torches are properly removed from inventory when running out of fuel
* bug fix - resurrection diamond costing 10x too much exp
* bug fix - monster info counts egoed monsters together with non-egoed; no longer leaks info

* update to T-Engine 1.4.0
* new tiles: rags, crown, circlet; various gemstones; elven cat, locathah, grimlock, aasimar, tiefling, duergar, deep gnome, azer; piranha bird, bugbear, trog, merfolk, skum; light wooden/light steel/heavy wooden shields; cord/padded/leather armor;
* new item: rags, crown, circlet; gemstones
* new magic properties: graceful (half ACP), featherlight (1/4 weight)
* more potion and scroll types
* potions now stack
* a proper NPC egos implementation
* use shaders for some egos
* barbarians and fighters now get Spot as a class skill, just like Incursion
* backgrounds reworked: now they give you a bonus feat only
* trainer option improvements: class, skills, feats offered and dialogs respecting the limitations
* implement detect magic
* identify spell now takes an hour to work
* implement school-ID'ing if your Intuition is high enough
* implement item hardness and durability
* mithril armors now have all the associated effects per SRD
* implement generating specific egoed items
* all characters now start with a random potion and a potion of cure light wounds
* item tooltips now display average damage and % chance to crit for weapons
* item tooltips notify you of newly picked up items
* increase flying text size based on sensible flying text addon
* popup feedback for skill and class tabs of level up screen
* shortened names displayed in the equipdoll, ToME 4 style
* ability to tag items to prevent selling/dropping them
* shops now pay 66% price for unided items

[Zireael]

In case you were wondering, the T-Engine based version is now at beta 13 since late August.

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The big news however is that I'm now porting to LOVE2D and changing the underlying ruleset along the way.


Changelog for beta 13:
* bug fix - item getting equipped in weird slots
* bug fix - display gameplay tab when starting game; add confirmation for settings
* bug fix - errors when cause fear spell works on an enemy
* bug fix - no more keeping old zone name displayed for 1 turn after changing
* bug fix - no more superfluous saving throws in log with many spells
* bug fix - Lua error when increasing stats on level up
* bug fix - intro message was supposed to be colored but a typo rendered it all white
* bug fix - warning message pops up in log every time you spot a monster, not just the very first one
* bug fix - traps no longer throwing up errors

* update to T-Engine 1.4.8
* the game now counts level generation attempts and aborts after too many (default is 50)
* quests: main quest, tutorial
* achievement for completing either quest
* the game now has a win condition
* new zones: Vatic Wastes, thieves guild
* new tiles: ring, signet ring, house insignia, greaves, cave floor, cave wall
* new items: signet ring, house insignia, gloves, greaves; waterskin
* new item slots: bracers, legs; bracers are now won in the bracers slots
* Iron Will etc. now scale with character level; restore Toughness as a separate feat; fold Dodge into Mobility
* implement climbing, opening locks on chests and doors
* a generic interact with environment button (e.g. get apples from a tree)
* NPCs in noble compound now have a correct faction
* adjust many rarities
* kids' spawn is now delayed

[Zireael]

The LOVE2D port was put on a brief hiatus at the end of October. The basic code was all there, but it's missing feats/spells and needs better dungeon generation.

Today I managed to fix a nasty bug that was plaguing the port, so onwards to happier days!