Hey everyone!
This patch should balance out the new holds as well as a couple of maps. I am still working on balancing so I will be monitoring how these changes affect everyone.
Regarding achievements, I am not looking to implement additional Steam Achievements as they would be locked behind purchasing the DLC.
I am not opposed to creating more in-game achievements though, so I will be looking into that.
Remember, if you are struggling on the holds, chalk should help quite a bit.
Updates
Volumes
- You can now grab volumes properly. Volume holds can't be grabbed safely if your momentum is going downwards, or too fast.
- Pitch stamina has been added to volumes to prevent staying on them for too long.
- Boosted the power of chalk on volumes.
Cracks
- Nerf to both palm and finger cracks with how quickly they fill up the balance meter.
- Boosted the power of chalk on cracks.
Pinches
- Nerfed the hold drain a bit.
- Nerfed the pitch stamina drain.
- Boosted the power of chalk on pinches.
Alps Progress
- Added a visual indicator in the main menu to signify the amount of progress made in the Great Alps.
Idols
- Boosted the ability of the Idol of Greater Balance slightly on Volumes and Cracks.
- Fixed a sundown visual issue on Cromlech.
Visuals
- Changed the Ambient Occlusion on a few map to improve hold visibility.
Map Updates
Tutor's Tower
- Added a few holds to improve the route.
- Added a few hint sign posts on Tutor's Tower.
Seaside Tribune
- Jumping platforms have been removed and replaced with other climbing challenges.
Castle of the Swan King
- Removed bricks that can pop out.
- Moved the collectible from Oswalds area to another part of the castle.
- Improved hold visibility.
- Added a few more routes.
Other bugfixes
- Fixed some issues in the Northern Outpost cabin.
- Potential fix for being soft-locked when setting a score on a peak.
- Fixed some minor typos.