Hey guys,

Thought I’d give you the first official update on the game’s progress.
To be honest, I am overwhelmed, and haven’t made much too much progress.
I have had some stuff go on, great start to the year.

Anyways, I am focusing strongly on the RPG element of the game, that is what has hit me hard, because with RPG games there’s a lot to consider, depending on how you make it.
Now I feel a lot of people wouldn’t worry about the RPG element because this is a 39 game, but I want to make it enjoyable for anyone.
And this is my first main RPG game, I’d like to do it as best I can.

Here is what I have added to the game:

• Gamepad support, this has been on it for a while but I finally tested it with a 360 controller and works great, I’d imagine it works for other gamepads too.

• GameJolt Trophies, they’re back, and much easier than in FNW39, you actually remain logged in if you restart the game, so that’s great.

• Enemy Levels, speaks for itself, according to the party’s average level, the enemy levels are set to that, in some cases they are statically set, for bosses and such.

• Difficulty Slider, gives you control over the game’s difficulty, for those who are just looking to play for the story, or for a hardcore experience or somewhere in the middle, it can be adjusted any time you want!

• NewGame+, once you finish the game, you can play through again, but it is harder, carrying over your gear, level, cash etc. (Uncertain whether this will stay, maybe in a patch.)

Now with the last three points, they bring a lot of extra work, but I think I can handle it.

Map progress has been slow due to these new addons also.
Hopefully it’ll all pick up soon.

Cheers.