Caves of Lore - turn-based pixel art RPG inspired by classics

[Sacibengala]

Anyone that bought this game on GOG, the game is up to date? I'll buy it this month, but I need to know if I buy it on GOG, I'll get behind on the updates front.

 

[LoreMaster]

Anyone that bought this game on GOG, the game is up to date? I'll buy it this month, but I need to know if I buy it on GOG, I'll get behind on the updates front.

Yes, it's up to date. I update GoG at the same time as Steam. Only Android is a day behind due to time to get builds approved.

 

[Sacibengala]

Anyone that bought this game on GOG, the game is up to date? I'll buy it this month, but I need to know if I buy it on GOG, I'll get behind on the updates front.

Yes, it's up to date. I update GoG at the same time as Steam. Only Android is a day behind due to time to get builds approved.

Excellent. Thanks for the response!

 

[HoboForEternity]

i'm in the progress of writing a steam review, everyone who calls themselves codexer really owes themselves to at least try this game out.

edit: i hope this helps getting the game out of there even if it's just a little.
https://steamcommunity.com/id/hoboForEternity/recommended/2227130/

 

[Abu Antar]

It is one of the games that I will start once I have beaten a few of my current, ongoing games.

 

[Infinitron]

I wrote a full-fledged review over on the Codex, my first ever. You can read it here if you're interested: https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads/rpg-codex-review-caves-of-lore.147417/.

Fixed.

 

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What is the purpose of willpower? I can't find the description of this stat.

 

[LoreMaster]

What is the purpose of willpower? I can't find the description of this stat.

Willpower is used to resist certain effects and traps. Abilities and Spells that compel you to move must beat your Willpower.

I'll check the tooltip for willpower, and be sure to add it into the Info section soon.

 

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Another minor complaint: it should be possible to leave/load another game during combat. Especially on higher difficulty levels, it's a bit tedious (and time-wasting) to be forced to let all your characters die when things turn to shit. It would be much simpler to just load your previous state.

Also: is it normal that, after resting, stealth mode is enabled by default? I didn't notice it at the beginning of the game, but starting from the underground city (sorry, I don't remember the name) it happens all the time.

 

[LoreMaster]

Another minor complaint: it should be possible to leave/load another game during combat. Especially on higher difficulty levels, it's a bit tedious (and time-wasting) to be forced to let all your characters die when things turn to shit. It would be much simpler to just load your previous state.

Also: is it normal that, after resting, stealth mode is enabled by default? I didn't notice it at the beginning of the game, but starting from the underground city (sorry, I don't remember the name) it happens all the time.

Sure, you can hit F9 to Quickload. For now, no direct loading but I may add later.
Stealth will go to whatever you have selection before combat or camping. So once you exit you will return to the last state you were in.

 

[Kalarion]

This is now the Caves of Lore bug reporting and spelling errors thread!
- Monster Lore says Leader + team average in skill description, but doesn't show leader total score. Which is correct?
- Leunamar's Breath cannot rez in a different battle (it can rez outside of battle however). I suspect this is because in-battle it requires a corpse doll to target?
- Airendal has a complete change of tone sometime around the Bleak Halls. Becomes very obvious in Manatite Mines.
- Isobel's Inheretance should be "Isobel's Inheritance".
- In Unlocking Traits info, purcahse should be "purchase".
- In the Info menu under Items > Stashes, the lock section should read "You will have to pick the lock...".

 

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Sorry to be annoying. I've unlocked the Mighty trait (after having beaten some frogs), but I can't buy it even if I have unspent traits points. Is it normal?

As for stealth, no. When I sleep in the bedroom of Kalindraur, I've no need to activate stealth mode before the sleeping, since it's a safe area; but after I've rested, it's always activated by default. Same for other locations.

 

[LoreMaster]

Sorry to be annoying. I've unlocked the Mighty trait (after having beaten some frogs), but I can't buy it even if I have unspent traits points. Is it normal?

As for stealth, no. When I sleep in the bedroom of Kalindraur, I've no need to activate stealth mode before the sleeping, since it's a safe area; but after I've rested, it's always activated by default. Same for other locations.

I'll look into that Stealth issue. As for Mighty, you have to have 18+ STR to buy, so yes that is normal.

 

[LoreMaster]

This is now the Caves of Lore bug reporting and spelling errors thread!
- Monster Lore says Leader + team average in skill description, but doesn't show leader total score. Which is correct?
- Leunamar's Breath cannot rez in a different battle (it can rez outside of battle however). I suspect this is because in-battle it requires a corpse doll to target?
- Airendal has a complete change of tone sometime around the Bleak Halls. Becomes very obvious in Manatite Mines.
- Isobel's Inheretance should be "Isobel's Inheritance".
- In Unlocking Traits info, purcahse should be "purchase".
- In the Info menu under Items > Stashes, the lock section should read "You will have to pick the lock...".

The Discord is a better place for bug discussion, but I'll go ahead and address these.
- Monster Lore says Leader + team average in skill description, but doesn't show leader total score. Which is correct?
It appears you have an out of date version. This has been fixed
- Leunamar's Breath cannot rez in a different battle (it can rez outside of battle however). I suspect this is because in-battle it requires a corpse doll to target?
This is correct. It requires the body to be in combat.
- Airendal has a complete change of tone sometime around the Bleak Halls. Becomes very obvious in Manatite Mines.
I'll take a look. Writing is hard =D
- Isobel's Inheretance should be "Isobel's Inheritance".
I think this was one of those regretful instances where I had to leave the spelling error to prevent messing up item generation in existing games. But I'll take another look.
- In Unlocking Traits info, purcahse should be "purchase".
I'll fix this next patch.
- In the Info menu under Items > Stashes, the lock section should read "You will have to pick the lock...".
I'll fix this next patch.

 

[Modron]

Is the dehumidify spell ever actually used for anything, I am at the manatite caves and have used it in just about every body of water I've come across. Did I miss something cool?

 

[LoreMaster]

Is the dehumidify spell ever actually used for anything, I am at the mantite caves and have used it in just about every body of water I've come across. Did I miss something cool?

It's just for visibility, which can be very nice in certain dungeons. But that's it. There are other uses, not implemented yet, for secrets and so forth.

 

[HoboForEternity]

LoreMaster when are you gonna start working on caves of lore 2?

 

[LoreMaster]

LoreMaster when are you gonna start working on caves of lore 2?

As soon as people stop sending me spelling error reports =D

Seriously though, I'm just trying to address all the concerns because I don't want to go into a sequel without addressing things that stand out. I have a few more fun things coming up, but then I will begin work. In a way, I'm working on it already by setting the stage. And my brain is abuzz with ideas waiting to come out.

 

[HoboForEternity]

LoreMaster when are you gonna start working on caves of lore 2?

As soon as people stop sending me spelling error reports =D

Seriously though, I'm just trying to address all the concerns because I don't want to go into a sequel without addressing things that stand out. I have a few more fun things coming up, but then I will begin work. In a way, I'm working on it already by setting the stage. And my brain is abuzz with ideas waiting to come out.

Is this still a side project and have you been able to fund next games with CoL sales?

 

[Naraya]

Another minor complaint: it should be possible to leave/load another game during combat. Especially on higher difficulty levels, it's a bit tedious (and time-wasting) to be forced to let all your characters die when things turn to shit. It would be much simpler to just load your previous state.

Also: is it normal that, after resting, stealth mode is enabled by default? I didn't notice it at the beginning of the game, but starting from the underground city (sorry, I don't remember the name) it happens all the time.

Sure, you can hit F9 to Quickload. For now, no direct loading but I may add later.
Stealth will go to whatever you have selection before combat or camping. So once you exit you will return to the last state you were in.

TIL. I just hit Alt+F4

Are there respawns btw? Can I grind skills like in a true JRPG?

Anyway, this is pure

 

[LoreMaster]

Another minor complaint: it should be possible to leave/load another game during combat. Especially on higher difficulty levels, it's a bit tedious (and time-wasting) to be forced to let all your characters die when things turn to shit. It would be much simpler to just load your previous state.

Also: is it normal that, after resting, stealth mode is enabled by default? I didn't notice it at the beginning of the game, but starting from the underground city (sorry, I don't remember the name) it happens all the time.

Sure, you can hit F9 to Quickload. For now, no direct loading but I may add later.
Stealth will go to whatever you have selection before combat or camping. So once you exit you will return to the last state you were in.

TIL. I just hit Alt+F4

Are there respawns btw? Can I grind skills like in a true JRPG?

Anyway, this is pure

There are respawns, but they are slow. You can also grind in the main underground city (at the summoning arena), but exp is 25% less. It works normal rate for upping abilities and spells though.
I'm likely going to add am option for respawn rate in Settings at some point in the near future.

 

[LoreMaster]

LoreMaster when are you gonna start working on caves of lore 2?

As soon as people stop sending me spelling error reports =D

Seriously though, I'm just trying to address all the concerns because I don't want to go into a sequel without addressing things that stand out. I have a few more fun things coming up, but then I will begin work. In a way, I'm working on it already by setting the stage. And my brain is abuzz with ideas waiting to come out.

Is this still a side project and have you been able to fund next games with CoL sales?

Well, it's not enough to be a full time job. It's still a side project, and I have a normal job and other obligations. Perhaps one day

 

[GentlemanCthulhu]

As I said in the review thread, game's very promising Played up until act 2 today and really liking it so far. My only complaint is that the UI needs to be completely scrapped and fully re-implemented.

 

[Fedora Master]

Dont care about the rest, GOTY material right here

 

[Modron]

I finished this a few moments ago now attempting to fill out a couple last secrets.

Spoiler

Infested Chambers, I am 4/5 for secrets, got the three rune related ones (2 chests and the obelisk) and the secret room right next to the primary entrance to the place.

There seems to be a chamber in the southwest corner of the Renault Family Crypt I can't reach.

Is there a point to all these angelic statues that I am activating?

Also I feel like I missed a single spell book, got this spell toxic fumes from a staff and haven't come across a book with it yet.