KickStarter Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones - a Lovecraftian Computer RPG

[Stakhanov]

I wouldn't say it's particularly uncommon. You tend to see it more in games like Dota that are multiplayer and/or competitive than single-player games. I mean, you could redo the code for the game just to save the feature, but is it really worth it at this point? Some enhanced spells were causing crashes for some users, they couldn't really keep it in that state.

 

[V_K]

I mean, you could redo the code for the game just to save the feature, but is it really worth it at this point?

But if they cut enhancement out, there's a number of features/encounters down the line they have to redo because they were supporting the enhancement system. I mean, Tongue of the Dead spell is now useless because you don't need ectoplasm anymore, there's no reason to pick up Stanley's brain, some quest rewards/loot caches become worthless. Is changing all this really easier than fixing the programming? Oh, and the Sleeper fight becomes a pain in the ass at best (and unwinnable at worst) for an Occultism-focused party.
I'm very disappointed to be honest. Magic system was one of the best features of the game, but now it's just not worth bothering with.

 

[Stakhanov]

The spell enhancements sell for a lot of cigs, but otherwise yeah, I don't disagree. I think they're just trying to make sure to eliminate all possible crashes/freezes for now. I hope that they figure out a way to add it back in.

 

[Technomancer]

Yes, it was in originally, but it got removed because it was a source of a lot of bugs that they weren't able to fix.

Simply unbelievable. Broken shit? Just cut it, no problem! I'm done hoping for this game.

 

[ItsChon]

What did y'all expect from a bunch of roaches?

 

[Modron]

I think a more...personal approach is what's recommended.

Is this phage's?

 

[Forest Dweller]

I wouldn't say it's particularly uncommon. You tend to see it more in games like Dota that are multiplayer and/or competitive than single-player games. I mean, you could redo the code for the game just to save the feature, but is it really worth it at this point? Some enhanced spells were causing crashes for some users, they couldn't really keep it in that state.

Maybe they should just cut the fucking game.

 

[Forest Dweller]

That was sarcasm by the way.

 

[Infinitron]

Patch coming December 19th they said.

https://steamcommunity.com/games/779290/announcements/detail/2992010505929847539

Major Update will be out on December 19th!

Greetings Brethren!

We know that you’ve been waiting for the final ritual that will alleviate “Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones” like the sunken city of R’lyeh rising from the depths of the oceans.

This blackest event will occur on the 19th of this month. At the time of the accursed Yuletide festival, you, the owners of Stygian, will be downloading the brand new Patch 1.1. Before discussing more about what will be fixed and improved with this event of celestial importance, we have some announcements to make.

Be warned! Only your latest Autosave and Story Save slots will be preserved by the new save system which enables Character Profiles and manual saving functionality. You better get prepared!

For the sake of stability and general balancing, we have removed Spell Enhancements from the upcoming build. The final scope of the game was making the enhanced spells either overpowered or unachievable. We also wanted to eliminate the bugs connected to the system. We will consider the re-implementation of the system again in the future.

The following achievements will become obsolete with the release of 1.1 Update:

• Spell Doctor
  
• Surgeon
  
• Martyr

Without further ado, here’s a list of New Features and Major Overhauls that will be present in 1.1:

• A Tutorial System that explains all the core and subsidiary systems of the game.
  
• Considerably increased Combat Speed
  
• Character Profiles
  
• Manual Saving and Quick Saving
  
• Combat Hit Probability Indicator to screen your to hit chance in battle scenarios

Along with hundreds of Bug Fixes and Improvements including issues encountered in problematic areas such as Blasted Street, Ward 10, a variety of crashes, situations carried in between different save files, Panic State malfunctions, Light and Darkness mechanics, Rest and Crafting Mechanics, Perk and Item functionality and much more!

As you can see, we haven’t been resting. Instead, we’ve prayed to the Old Ones, day and night in all the forgotten, old tongues and cried out for a better, smoother Stygian experience. We also worked. Really hard…

Until we meet again in a desolate corner of the doomed Arkham on 19th of December.

Team Cultic

 

[thesheeep]

Increased combat speed?
You mean, I will actually be able to play the game now?

I'm still on the fence, though, given that the ending apparently is no real ending but a lazy-ass cliffhanger.
It would just leave me in a sour mood if they closed down shop and a sequel never came...

 

[CryptRat]

Don't mind the destination, just enjoy the trip.

 

[thesheeep]

Don't mind the destination, just enjoy the trip.

Doesn't work for me, unfortunately.
A bad ending will retroactively sour the entire experience to me. Like a series with a horrible last season/episode.

 

[felipepepe]

But it's not a bad ending, it's just a cliff-hanger, a "more adventures to come"... The devs could indeed signal better the scope of the game, but people are being drama queens about it.

 

[V_K]

But it's not a bad ending, it's just a cliff-hanger, a "more adventures to come"... The devs could indeed signal better the scope of the game, but people are being drama queens about it.

I think the butthurt is less about the ending itself, but also about the last few areas leading to it being rather pointless and unfocused.

 

[Tygrende]

The devs could indeed signal better the scope of the game

The issue is that the devs originally intended the game to be much longer and it shows. This isn't a short game that failed to advertise itself as such, this is a longer game with an abrupt stop.

 

[thesheeep]

But it's not a bad ending, it's just a cliff-hanger, a "more adventures to come"... The devs could indeed signal better the scope of the game, but people are being drama queens about it.

Don't get me wrong, if they do properly announce the next part, I'll dig in.
Just not before that.

 

[Darth Canoli]

Considerably increased Combat Speed

Any feedback on this ?
I think i'll wait a couple of month but you never know, the drought is real.

 

[Roguey]

But it's not a bad ending, it's just a cliff-hanger, a "more adventures to come"... The devs could indeed signal better the scope of the game, but people are being drama queens about it.

People expect a complete narrative when they buy a game, and this didn't deliver.

Even kotor 2, which people complained about anyway, ended its conflict and just set up another one.

 

[Harthwain]

I remember The Banner Saga 1 ending making me furious, because of how it ended. The whole thing basically screamed: "Unfinished experience! You need to buy our next game, sucker! Then you'll get to know the full story. Maybe.".

Better way to do this would've been by sending the boat away and ending it there. Then, when you're preparing to announce The Banner Saga 2, you could show the boat floating and entering the land of the dead in a trailer leading to the official announcement. Also, cut the loose ends that aren't subtle and put them in the sequel as flashbacks, if they are necessary to the plot.

 

[Jrpgfan]

1.1 is out.

 

[Rahdulan]

Before we jump into the Changelog, pay heed brethren! Although it is possible to migrate to 1.1 without restarting your game, we recommend deleting the STYGIAN folder in the directories below:

Windows:
C:/{USER_NAME}/AppData/LocalLow/Cultic Games

MAC:
/Users/{USER_NAME}/Library/Application Support/Cultic Games/

And just restart the game with a new character.

If you choose to continue from your existing saves, they will be recognized after installing the patch but different saves from different characters might be collected under the same character profile.

To be fair I was already considering it. Break since launch has been too long and combat changes might make me want to play for combat once.

 

[Ninjerk]

1.1 is out.

Time to try this thing on.

 

[Darkwind]

1.1 Patch Notes sounds great and sadly, like a much more common phenom these days: "Hello buyers, Here is the actual game as promised!"

It is a massive and full featured update but I've seen half a dozen games recently where the 'game' arrives some amount of time after the release date so it appears to be getting more common. My bitching aside, this sounds like the game I -wanted- to play initially so I will likely actually attempt it now. I gave up quickly on the first incarnation so am keen for a proper playthrough starting fresh.

 

[Stakhanov]

1.1 Patch Notes sounds great and sadly, like a much more common phenom these days: "Hello buyers, Here is the actual game as promised!"

It is a massive and full featured update but I've seen half a dozen games recently where the 'game' arrives some amount of time after the release date so it appears to be getting more common. My bitching aside, this sounds like the game I -wanted- to play initially so I will likely actually attempt it now. I gave up quickly on the first incarnation so am keen for a proper playthrough starting fresh.

It could be worse. Has Insomnia: The Ark been fixed yet?

 

[Infinitron]

1.1 is out.

https://steamcommunity.com/games/779290/announcements/detail/1687093048750087508

Major 1.1 Update is Online!

Brethren!

It is time to reap the sweet fruits of patience!

The largest update for Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones is out!

O! Mighty 1.1! Shall you reign over the illiterate and the wretched!

We owe a lot to you, our players, for all the support, feedback and passion that you have shown for our little game of madness. Much obliged.

Before we jump into the Changelog, pay heed brethren! Although it is possible to migrate to 1.1 without restarting your game, we recommend deleting the STYGIAN folder in the directories below:

Windows:
C:/{USER_NAME}/AppData/LocalLow/Cultic Games

MAC:
/Users/{USER_NAME}/Library/Application Support/Cultic Games/

And just restart the game with a new character.

If you choose to continue from your existing saves, they will be recognized after installing the patch but different saves from different characters might be collected under the same character profile.

One last thing: Please note that we will be actively monitoring your reports and feedback throughout this period and will respond in vigilance with hotfixes. So don’t you worry and enjoy the game, we are prepared.

Without further ado, here’s a list of New Features and Major Overhauls that are present in 1.1:

• A Tutorial System that explains all the core and subsidiary systems of the game.
  
• Considerably increased Combat Speed
  
• Character Profiles
  
• Manual Saving and Quick Saving
  
• Combat Hit Probability Indicator to display your “to hit” chance in battle scenarios

Along with hundreds of Bug Fixes and Improvements including issues encountered in problematic areas such as Blasted Street, Ward 10, a variety of crashes, situations carried in between different save files, Panic State malfunctions, Light and Darkness mechanics, Rest and Crafting Mechanics, Perk and Item functionality and much more!

And here is the complete Changelog: https://steamcommunity.com/app/779290/discussions/0/1745639844021406768/

We wish all of you good luck in this fell, remorseless, stygian realm.

Team Cultic

https://steamcommunity.com/app/779290/discussions/0/1745639844021406768/

Patch 1.1 Full Changelog
Below is the complete Changelog of the 1.1 update:

Add

• Character Profile System
  
• Quick Save Support
  
• Tutorial System
  
• Combat Hit Probability Indicator
  
• Credits video button to Landing Page

Improve

• Trade sorting algorithm now sorts items by their priorities
  
• Settings UI have new key binding and tutorial settings
  
• Nithon object layerings improved
  
• Recipes can be unlocked by leveling Survival skill on companions (except Winston)
  
• LUA Parsing through localization files
  
• Madness effect intensities lowered
  
• Theater Cultist dialogue lines improved
  
• Post-Combat mechanics for encounter during rest improved
  
• Inventory Capacity overload logic improved
  
• Improve combat dead character loot system
  
• Rework combat panic state ‘Locked Grip’
  
• Epilogue video ending has a new line

Change

• Combat character movement speeds are now faster
  
• Removed Spell Enhancement System
  
• The Colour Out Of Space combat dig icon
  
• Reinforced Hazard Suit skill requirement (Science 5)
  
• Witch House Attic now have resting point
  
• Attempt to cure Krogh no longer requires Bandages or Doctor’s Bag
  
• Remove flee cells from Outsider lynch combat
  
• Cycle of the Moon defect is now permanent
  
• Formula: Specimen Jar production quantity has been changed from 3 to 1.
  
• Richter now provides the player with 2 formaldehyde instead of 1 on non-medical approach.
  
• Combat Summary UI Angst Color is now red

Spoiler

Fix
Exploration

• A Possible Exit Quest rarely cannot be continued
  
• Dead Willows Wjatal combat flee exploit
  
• Settings sometimes reset to default when returning back to Landing Page
  
• Lost Man cutscene can trigger in Nithon even if you have him in your party
  
• Companions not following player
  
• Henchman recruitment bug
  
• French Hill Trap Door can be interactable randomly
  
• Blasted Street anomaly freezes player character
  
• Dead NPC loots can regenerate just like regular loots
  
• Struggle Begins infinite load
  
• Dead mobtsers can be infinitely looted exploit (Distillery)
  
• Settings cannot be saved properly
  
• Unlootable chest in the Post Office was breaking quest flow, leaving the player in limbo
  
• Inventory double click auto un-equipment of lantern if it is in lit mode
  
• Sanity damage carries over and even more decreases between saves
  
• Prevent combat trigger zone fire a combat when a cutscene is active (i.e headhunters)
  
• Corpse sprites not displaying correctly for dead companions in Exploration
  
• Artifact Brand of Taru defect does not appear on ANGST screen
  
• Artifact Venus of Willendorf defect does not appear on ANGST screen
  
• Consuming Disulfiral now clears all addictions
  
• Perks with item requirements not working properly
  
• Perks affecting critical failure not working properly
  
• Metabolism Catalyst and T.T.P. Mixture are now working properly
  
• State case where William can join party if not encountered at all
  
• Eduardo cannot trigger dialogue movement when entered riverside with a companion
  
• Angst gain increase takes into account all angst accumulated at current level
  
• Rare softlock case in exploration while trying to load combat
  
• Equipment modifiers also remove perk modifiers on unequip
  
• Wjatals activation state if entered combat via restricted zone
  
• Wilbur appears again in Nithon
  
• Blasted Street Fog does not kill player after loading game from combat
  
• Animation override issues
  
• Warehouse Sleeper cutscene can play twice

Combat

• Mind Control state getting stuck when character’s both main hand weapons are firearms are empty
  
• Mania getting stuck when character is unarmed
  
• Dead enemy loot issue after combat summary screen appears
  
• Old Blooded perk effect on panic state calculation
  
• Soft lock if travel combat encounter is re-started (Addresses most of the map related combat restarting bugs, seen as 'characters spawned on a different location in hub after combat and a soft lock is observed')
  
• Brand of Shame getting stuck on missed attacks
  
• Nameless Soldier’s Berserk state getting stuck when NS’ weapon has no ammo in it.
  
• Companion experiences sometimes not catching up with each other
  
• Made Man Distillery combat initiation
  
• Bleeding and similar states taken in combat did not clear properly after loading
  
• Reload a firearm during combat, in some cases caused lost of ammunition.
  
• The Sleeper Beneath combat getting stuck when more than 2 player party members move to the green hexes below The Sleeper Beneath.
  
• Two weapons appearing on character’s hands at the same time on combat.
  
• Dead henchmen can block progression
  
• Double reloading when accessing and initializing inventory from combat without first accessing from exploration, after a loaded game instance
  
• Updated Mi-Go display names on Nithon combats
  
• Combat panic state berserk issue causing a deadlock
  
• Additional AP checks for quick items on combat
  
• Combat panic state ‘Locked Grip’ state being stuck on character for the rest of combat
  
• Dead character prefabs on combat hubs
  
• Blood Circle logic rework
  
• Combat panic state henchmen drop weapon issue
  
• Hand of Nergal getting stuck on Outsider after the spells effect is cleared
  
• Outsider’s Spit of Al Razi blocking combat issue.
  
• Panic State dead character check
  
• Combat hex movement cost being more than 2 when more than 2 enemies die on the same cell
  
• Winston’s Tackle issue
  
• Party members still being in Stats pool even after they die
  
• Exp value for some of the Carrion Jack combat hubs
  
• Radial menu combat ability sub buttons filling method
  
• Combat freeze after restarting combat through Game Over UI
  
• HP / SP Bars In Combat Appear In Wrong Positions
  
• Panic state swap action issue
  
• Damage value calculation method on combat attacks
  
• Sanity zero characters being alive after combat ends issue
  
• Dropped items staying on the ground when attempted to be picked up on combat
  
• Critical Failure skill checks fixed
  
• Snapshot combat ability breaking attack flow
  
• Winston’s Tackle and Sonia’s Spectral Hands abilities being able to be cast to further enemies when another enemy is adjacent
  
• Radial menu not being able to open issue
  
• Companions not gaining xp when they escape/flee from combat and player character wins the combat afterwards.
  
• Quick item AP cost calculations
  
• Enemy still getting shattered even after the Petrified state is gone
  
• Players being able to attack fellow party members with Hands of Stone spell
  
• Outsider’s hands after Hands of Stone spell being cleared after spell wears off
  
• Random quick items being lost when another item is used on panic state and dropped due to panic
  
• Playable characters sometimes lose the ability to perform any actions after casting the "Children of Pazuzu" spell
  
• Die animation for Cultists and Cult Fedayeens where they play normal die animations instead of shatter while still being Petrified
  
• A breaking state that happens when another Blood Circle is cast before the previous one is still present
  
• Some spells not being able to be cast in a combat after fleeing a previous one
  
• Children of Pazuzu damage output inconsistencies

Crash

• Ward 10 pre-combat crash
  
• Keelan post-cutscene crash
  
• Setting VSync can cause crash

UI

• Tutorial UI Not Showing After Loading Game
  
• Rest anomaly for occult research, causing rest UI to soft lock
  
• In some cases inventory had items with empty technical names, causing UI to soft lock.Taken precautions against such cases
  
• Completing a combat encountered while at rest caused rest UI issues
  
• Weapon Powers and Maledictions cannot be revealed through Occult Research
  
• When companion cannot level up blocking entire tab menu
  
• Perks sometimes do not read stats correctly while leveling up
  
• Stacked levels showing higher level perks while leveling up
  
• Settings Resolution Pop-Up Can Stuck On Screen With Escape Key
  
• Combat Summary Pop-Up cannot close properly
  
• Hover tooltip display glitch when displaying nested rest activities and scrolling with mouse click instead of wheel
  
• Manuscripts show in rest screen if the spell is already learned
  
• Craft plans disappearing after learning new plan
  
• Buying multiple cigars if you do not have any cigar in your inventory counts as one cigar
  
• Trading for the first time with an NPC shows wrong cigar buy value
  
• Player can trade with Marino in Asylum during Cutscene
  
• Navigational Hub Switch UI issues
  
• Travel Map labels won’t disappear
  
• Resetting rest screen or closing rest screen does not clear activities properly
  
• Right-clicking rest activity clearing icon
  
• Research can continue after selling required items
  
• Canceling Rest window does not remove Research Plans
  
• Faithful perk can be acquired with all belief systems
  
• Rest UI to properly reset selected research activities when closed with ESC
  
• Combat Summary does not account for Angst increase effects
  
• Incorrect values of Total Angst and XP displayed with mouse hovering over corresponding bars in Character Sheet
  
• Pause and Quick load menus can be invoked with keyboard shortcuts while they should be unavailable
  
• Background and Archetype descriptions does not update after language switch
  
• Exploration menu settings button does not show in-game menu
  
• Exploration Menu "Options" hover text stays on screen after click
  
• Researching more blueprints than you can could break rest progression

Audio

• Tab Menu click sound does not read volume from SFX Volume
  
• Missing Warehouse Flesh Devourer Music

Cutscene

• Nameless Soldier end game cutscene codes not working accordingly to the narrative
  
• Party gets stuck when Richter returns back
  
• Nithon Lost Man cutscene player while Lost Man is in party.
  
• Burning man cutscene (quest The Lost Patent) is auto triggered when main street loaded if player did not give him match
  
• Keelan combat cutscene not unregistering from cutscene events properly causing encounter combats to freeze if restarted

Dialogue

• Black Lips Return dialogue and companion interaction issues
  
• Theater Cultist gender addressing issues
  
• Chad initiates dialog in Travel Map after running away from Wjatal in Dead Willows
  
• Marino now properly wants his 40 cigs