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[0.1.4] - 2026-08-01 - Quality of life

DRONES Playtest · published 1 Aug 2026, 18:18 UTC

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### Welcome to the Alpha (0.1.x) playtest of DRONES! You're participation matters to make DRONES the best it can be. Thanks, so much!
- NOTICE - this is an EARLY ALPHA version of DRONES There WILL be bugs and LOTS of missing features.
- NOTICE #2 - WERE GETTING SO CLOSE!!!!!

### Added
- Card RGB split effect on "destruction" of that card.

### Changes
- Discard - The discard area stays visible and is more responsive to state. Sometimes people didn't know you could discard. This should help.
- Balance - TONS of balancing around how the system view progresses
- Card Use - When "using" a card the whole system is new. Should be much more clear what needs to happen and what will happen.
- Modulator - Gold Infusion - No longer discards the card. Much simpler money mechanic.
- View - Loadout View - Removed FLEE and Jumper and glue from starter options
- View - HUD - Remove "drones" logo, move money and crystals, resize a bit

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