Development Updates (2023) - Revision history

Aleph: /* December */

2024-01-04T19:06:00Z

December

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	* '''12.21.23:''' [[Public Background\|Public backgrounds]] are now specific to place, with the backgrounds written during character generation being specific to that character's land of main origin. This means that they are no longer viewable from the website, and an intrepidly curious rumormonger would need to ask around in-game and get the information from VNPCs who live in said land of main origin.		* '''12.21.23:''' [[Public Background\|Public backgrounds]] are now specific to place, with the backgrounds written during character generation being specific to that character's land of main origin. This means that they are no longer viewable from the website, and an intrepidly curious rumormonger would need to ask around in-game and get the information from VNPCs who live in said land of main origin.
	* '''12.22.23:''' It's now possible for an account with no characters to be able to post on the forums (we realized this was important because someone might want to ask questions about lore while in character generation). Some screenreader issues have been tidied up in the account logged-in screen -- account and [[presence]] level are displayed vertically instead of horizontally for screenreaders. Also, the amount of presence to get to the next level is displayed.		* '''12.22.23:''' It's now possible for an account with no characters to be able to post on the forums (we realized this was important because someone might want to ask questions about lore while in character generation). Some screenreader issues have been tidied up in the account logged-in screen -- account and [[presence]] level are displayed vertically instead of horizontally for screenreaders. Also, the amount of presence to get to the next level is displayed.
	* '''12.25.23:''' The [ https://www.songofavaria.com/webclient webclient ] should work better on mobile screens now.		* '''12.25.23:''' The [https://www.songofavaria.com/webclient webclient ] should work better on mobile screens now.
	* '''12.26.23:''' Amunati has been added as an esoteric old [[Languages\|language]], but removed from chargen. There has been a heavy command refactoring, which shouldn't have much of an effect immediately, but for now you can add optional emotes onto the [[Squint command\|SQUINT]]/[[Peer command\|PEER]] group of commands (ex: squint east emote glances over eastward with a tightening of her eyes). Ideally at some point this refactor will let us make uniform the various customization methods of commands, and include those options in the help files in an organized fashion.		* '''12.26.23:''' Amunati has been added as an esoteric old [[Languages\|language]], but removed from chargen. There has been a heavy command refactoring, which shouldn't have much of an effect immediately, but for now you can add optional emotes onto the [[Squint command\|SQUINT]]/[[Peer command\|PEER]] group of commands (ex: squint east emote glances over eastward with a tightening of her eyes). Ideally at some point this refactor will let us make uniform the various customization methods of commands, and include those options in the help files in an organized fashion.
	* '''12.28.23:''' HELP EMOTE has been rewritten for the in-game help files. Unsupported skills are now listed in character generation.		* '''12.28.23:''' HELP EMOTE has been rewritten for the in-game help files. Unsupported skills are now listed in character generation.

Aleph: /* December */

2024-01-04T19:04:57Z

December

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	* '''12.21.23:''' [[Public Background\|Public backgrounds]] are now specific to place, with the backgrounds written during character generation being specific to that character's land of main origin. This means that they are no longer viewable from the website, and an intrepidly curious rumormonger would need to ask around in-game and get the information from VNPCs who live in said land of main origin.		* '''12.21.23:''' [[Public Background\|Public backgrounds]] are now specific to place, with the backgrounds written during character generation being specific to that character's land of main origin. This means that they are no longer viewable from the website, and an intrepidly curious rumormonger would need to ask around in-game and get the information from VNPCs who live in said land of main origin.
	* '''12.22.23:''' It's now possible for an account with no characters to be able to post on the forums (we realized this was important because someone might want to ask questions about lore while in character generation). Some screenreader issues have been tidied up in the account logged-in screen -- account and [[presence]] level are displayed vertically instead of horizontally for screenreaders. Also, the amount of presence to get to the next level is displayed.		* '''12.22.23:''' It's now possible for an account with no characters to be able to post on the forums (we realized this was important because someone might want to ask questions about lore while in character generation). Some screenreader issues have been tidied up in the account logged-in screen -- account and [[presence]] level are displayed vertically instead of horizontally for screenreaders. Also, the amount of presence to get to the next level is displayed.
	* '''12.25.23:''' The [[ https://www.songofavaria.com/webclient webclient ] should work better on mobile screens now.		* '''12.25.23:''' The [ https://www.songofavaria.com/webclient webclient ] should work better on mobile screens now.
	* '''12.26.23:''' Amunati has been added as an esoteric old [[Languages\|language]], but removed from chargen. There has been a heavy command refactoring, which shouldn't have much of an effect immediately, but for now you can add optional emotes onto the [[Squint command\|SQUINT]]/[[Peer command\|PEER]] group of commands (ex: squint east emote glances over eastward with a tightening of her eyes). Ideally at some point this refactor will let us make uniform the various customization methods of commands, and include those options in the help files in an organized fashion.		* '''12.26.23:''' Amunati has been added as an esoteric old [[Languages\|language]], but removed from chargen. There has been a heavy command refactoring, which shouldn't have much of an effect immediately, but for now you can add optional emotes onto the [[Squint command\|SQUINT]]/[[Peer command\|PEER]] group of commands (ex: squint east emote glances over eastward with a tightening of her eyes). Ideally at some point this refactor will let us make uniform the various customization methods of commands, and include those options in the help files in an organized fashion.
	* '''12.28.23:''' HELP EMOTE has been rewritten for the in-game help files. Unsupported skills are now listed in character generation.		* '''12.28.23:''' HELP EMOTE has been rewritten for the in-game help files. Unsupported skills are now listed in character generation.

Aleph at 19:04, 4 January 2024

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 * '''11.20.23:''' There are now metric/imperial unit toggles for weight and height in the web chargen, and a superfluous space has been removed from the auto-generated description. [[Heritage]] lists on the web chargen are now alphabetized.
 * '''11.29.23:''' Mistlight messaging has been updated, and mistlights will no longer convert burnable contents to fuel like normal fires. It should now take longer for a room to become "cracked and dry" in drought.
 ==More Updates==

Aleph: /* November */

2023-12-05T17:53:06Z

November

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	* '''11.09.23:''' Performing NPCs will now only automatically perform their performances once per day (once for each performance in their repertoire), and will not always attempt to perform every single time they have a chance. Also, [[Cutscenes\|cutscene]] buttons have been fixed to work better in a mobile view.		* '''11.09.23:''' Performing NPCs will now only automatically perform their performances once per day (once for each performance in their repertoire), and will not always attempt to perform every single time they have a chance. Also, [[Cutscenes\|cutscene]] buttons have been fixed to work better in a mobile view.
	* '''11.10.23:''' Made a few tweaks to handling. Quitting the game will release any people who are held by you, and you can now [[Carry command\|carry]] a person in one hand if you have substantially more strength than their weight, rather than having to [[Drag command\|drag]] or [[Haul command\|haul]] them.		* '''11.10.23:''' Made a few tweaks to handling. Quitting the game will release any people who are held by you, and you can now [[Carry command\|carry]] a person in one hand if you have substantially more strength than their weight, rather than having to [[Drag command\|drag]] or [[Haul command\|haul]] them.
	* '''11.13.23:''' Dragging a heavy item together other helpers should work properly now, without any accidental tug-of-wars. The exact location of stealthed people can no longer be seen on [[Who command\|WHO]] or [[Where command\|WHERE]], and you will see an indication of your own stealth when LOOKing.		* '''11.13.23:''' Dragging a heavy item together with other helpers should work properly now, without any accidental tug-of-wars. The exact location of stealthed people can no longer be seen on [[Who command\|WHO]] or [[Where command\|WHERE]], and you will see an indication of your own stealth when LOOKing.
	* '''11.20.23:''' There are now metric/imperial unit toggles for weight and height in the web chargen, and a superfluous space has been removed from the auto-generated description. [[Heritage]] lists on the web chargen are now alphabetized.		* '''11.20.23:''' There are now metric/imperial unit toggles for weight and height in the web chargen, and a superfluous space has been removed from the auto-generated description. [[Heritage]] lists on the web chargen are now alphabetized.
	* '''11.29.23:''' Mistlight messaging has been updated, and mistlights will no longer convert burnable contents to fuel like normal fires. It should now take longer for a room to become "cracked and dry" in drought.		* '''11.29.23:''' Mistlight messaging has been updated, and mistlights will no longer convert burnable contents to fuel like normal fires. It should now take longer for a room to become "cracked and dry" in drought.

Aleph at 17:50, 5 December 2023

2023-12-05T17:50:09Z

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	==October==		==October==
	* '''10.05.23:''' The appearance of people and animals in rooms is changed: now they show up right after the room description as more of a one-line list, and basic poses (e.g., "is standing here") are no longer displayed.		* '''10.05.23:''' The appearance of people and animals in rooms is changed: now they show up right after the room description as more of a one-line list, and basic poses (e.g., "is standing here") are no longer displayed.

			==November==
			* '''11.07.23:''' Fixed the malfunctioning player-recognition script for bugs/ideas/typos.
			* '''11.09.23:''' Performing NPCs will now only automatically perform their performances once per day (once for each performance in their repertoire), and will not always attempt to perform every single time they have a chance. Also, [[Cutscenes\|cutscene]] buttons have been fixed to work better in a mobile view.
			* '''11.10.23:''' Made a few tweaks to handling. Quitting the game will release any people who are held by you, and you can now [[Carry command\|carry]] a person in one hand if you have substantially more strength than their weight, rather than having to [[Drag command\|drag]] or [[Haul command\|haul]] them.
			* '''11.13.23:''' Dragging a heavy item together other helpers should work properly now, without any accidental tug-of-wars. The exact location of stealthed people can no longer be seen on [[Who command\|WHO]] or [[Where command\|WHERE]], and you will see an indication of your own stealth when LOOKing.
			* '''11.20.23:''' There are now metric/imperial unit toggles for weight and height in the web chargen, and a superfluous space has been removed from the auto-generated description. [[Heritage]] lists on the web chargen are now alphabetized.
			* '''11.29.23:''' Mistlight messaging has been updated, and mistlights will no longer convert burnable contents to fuel like normal fires. It should now take longer for a room to become "cracked and dry" in drought.

	==More Updates==		==More Updates==

Aleph: /* September */

2023-10-23T21:10:11Z

September

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	* '''09.20.23:''' Animals that are being ridden should no longer wander. Ridden animals should now properly depart with the rider when the rider logs out.		* '''09.20.23:''' Animals that are being ridden should no longer wander. Ridden animals should now properly depart with the rider when the rider logs out.
	* '''09.24.23:''' A [https://www.songofavaria.com/calendar/month/now calendar] has been added to the website. This is a work in progress.		* '''09.24.23:''' A [https://www.songofavaria.com/calendar/month/now calendar] has been added to the website. This is a work in progress.
	* '''09.27.23:''' [[Languages]] in [[Character Generator\|character generation]] now show a percentage of fluency, making it easier for linguists to choose additional languages. Several character generation bugs have been fixed, including the unwanted behavior of generating a new [[Short Description\|shortdesc]] over one you had already written if you auto-generate a [[Description\|long description]]. Finally, the look of character generation over the website has been repaired.		* '''09.27.23:''' [[Languages]] in [[Character Generator\|character generation]] now show a percentage of fluency, making it easier for linguists to choose additional languages. Several character generation bugs have been fixed, including the unwanted behavior of generating a new [[Short Description\|shortdesc]] over one you had already written if you auto-generate a [[Character Description\|long description]]. Finally, the look of character generation over the website has been repaired.

	==October==		==October==

Aleph: /* September */

2023-10-23T21:09:43Z

September

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	* '''09.17.23:''' [[Construction (skill)\|Construction]] commands are undergoing implementation, starting with [[Install command\|INSTALL]], where locks can be installed onto chests and doors.		* '''09.17.23:''' [[Construction (skill)\|Construction]] commands are undergoing implementation, starting with [[Install command\|INSTALL]], where locks can be installed onto chests and doors.
	* '''09.20.23:''' Animals that are being ridden should no longer wander. Ridden animals should now properly depart with the rider when the rider logs out.		* '''09.20.23:''' Animals that are being ridden should no longer wander. Ridden animals should now properly depart with the rider when the rider logs out.
	* '''09.24.23:''' A [[https://www.songofavaria.com/calendar/month/now calendar]] has been added to the website. This is a work in progress.		* '''09.24.23:''' A [https://www.songofavaria.com/calendar/month/now calendar] has been added to the website. This is a work in progress.
	* '''09.27.23:''' [[Languages]] in [[Character Generator\|character generation]] now show a percentage of fluency, making it easier for linguists to choose additional languages. Several character generation bugs have been fixed, including the unwanted behavior of generating a new [[Short Description\|shortdesc]] over one you had already written if you auto-generate a [[~~Long~~ Description\|long description]]. Finally, the look of character generation over the website has been repaired.		* '''09.27.23:''' [[Languages]] in [[Character Generator\|character generation]] now show a percentage of fluency, making it easier for linguists to choose additional languages. Several character generation bugs have been fixed, including the unwanted behavior of generating a new [[Short Description\|shortdesc]] over one you had already written if you auto-generate a [[Description\|long description]]. Finally, the look of character generation over the website has been repaired.

	==October==		==October==

Aleph at 21:08, 23 October 2023

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 * '''08.19.23:''' Some contrast issues have been fixed in the [[DungeonMaker Guide|DungeonMaker]], and levels have been mostly finalized, though perhaps with a few remaining unfound bugs. Your plot notes, if you have a long enough list of them, should now no longer spam you all at once -- instead you can use "more" to see further. You can also now log plot notes with the LOG PLOTNOTE (number) command, so that individual plot notes can be saved and attached to story arcs.
 * '''08.20.23:''' You can now set a diagnosing difficulty when using the [[Afflict command|AFFLICT]] command to make custom afflictions. You can also link an affliction to a list of existing mechanical symptoms to make your character suffer! Muhahaha.... okay. Learning conditions have been added for [[Stealth (skill)|Stealth]] and [[Street Smarts (skill)|Street Smarts]]. [[Whisper command|Whispering]] will no longer draw VNPC attention and break stealth -- in fact, hidden emotes will never draw environmental VNPC attention while stealthed. Roleplay to your heart's content while hiding.
 ==More Updates==

Aleph at 17:54, 23 October 2023

2023-10-23T17:54:00Z

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	* '''08.12.23:''' You can now make Spawner types of objects with the [[DungeonMaker Guide\|DungeonMaker]]. These will generate NPCs into the "dungeon" area until they are deactivated by various means.		* '''08.12.23:''' You can now make Spawner types of objects with the [[DungeonMaker Guide\|DungeonMaker]]. These will generate NPCs into the "dungeon" area until they are deactivated by various means.
	* '''08.15.23:''' Up and down levels can now be added in the [[DungeonMaker Guide\|DungeonMaker]]. This is still a work in progress.		* '''08.15.23:''' Up and down levels can now be added in the [[DungeonMaker Guide\|DungeonMaker]]. This is still a work in progress.
			* '''08.18.23:''' Switched the webclient to "evelite", a new Evennia option developed by InspectorCaracal, rather than the old goldenlayout version. This new version is more customizable and simple in terms of providing a uniform experience for users. Customization is also still a work in progress!
			* '''08.19.23:''' Some contrast issues have been fixed in the [[DungeonMaker Guide\|DungeonMaker]], and levels have been mostly finalized, though perhaps with a few remaining unfound bugs. Your plot notes, if you have a long enough list of them, should now no longer spam you all at once -- instead you can use "more" to see further. You can also now log plot notes with the LOG PLOTNOTE (number) command, so that individual plot notes can be saved and attached to story arcs.
			* '''08.20.23:''' You can now set a diagnosing difficulty when using the [[Afflict command\|AFFLICT]] command to make custom afflictions. You can also link an affliction to a list of existing mechanical symptoms to make your character suffer! Muhahaha.... okay. Learning conditions have been added for [[Stealth (skill)\|Stealth]] and [[Street Smarts (skill)\|Street Smarts]]. [[Whisper command\|Whispering]] will no longer draw VNPC attention and break stealth -- in fact, hidden emotes will never draw environmental VNPC attention while stealthed. Roleplay to your heart's content while hiding.

	==More Updates==		==More Updates==

Aleph: /* August */

2023-10-23T17:06:16Z

August

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	==August==		==August==
	* '''08.07.23:''' The look of the [https://www.songofavaria.com website]] has changed a little in order to implement better contrasting colors, navigation bars, and header displays for the sake of accessibility and screenreaders. This is still a work in progress and if anyone using a screenreader (or struggling with visibility in any way) comes across a difficulty, please let us know.		* '''08.07.23:''' The look of the [https://www.songofavaria.com website] has changed a little in order to implement better contrasting colors, navigation bars, and header displays for the sake of accessibility and screenreaders. This is still a work in progress and if anyone using a screenreader (or struggling with visibility in any way) comes across a difficulty, please let us know.
	* '''08.10.23:''' [[Presence]] costs have been set up for [[~~DungeonMake~~ Guide\|DungeonMaker]] building. A reference and guide link has been added to the DungeonMaker page and various bugs have been fixed with the process.		* '''08.10.23:''' [[Presence]] costs have been set up for [[DungeonMaker Guide\|DungeonMaker]] building. A reference and guide link has been added to the DungeonMaker page and various bugs have been fixed with the process.
	* '''08.12.23:''' You can now make Spawner types of objects with the [[~~DungeonMake~~ Guide\|DungeonMaker]]. These will generate NPCs into the "dungeon" area until they are deactivated by various means.		* '''08.12.23:''' You can now make Spawner types of objects with the [[DungeonMaker Guide\|DungeonMaker]]. These will generate NPCs into the "dungeon" area until they are deactivated by various means.
	* '''08.15.23:''' Up and down levels can now be added in the [[~~DungeonMake~~ Guide\|DungeonMaker]]. This is still a work in progress.		* '''08.15.23:''' Up and down levels can now be added in the [[DungeonMaker Guide\|DungeonMaker]]. This is still a work in progress.

	==More Updates==		==More Updates==