Hello everyone! We have added a new update to Last Hope’s demo version. There’s quite a bunch of new things! -> Notez que la version en français a aussi été mise à jour!

You can find the new patch note below if you want to read it! This update doesn’t include new layout and visuals (see the end of the patch note for a preview of the more final version of the book’s visuals).

GENERAL

• Correction of some typos.
• Updated the Introduction by adding a Before we start section on page 6 and 7.
• New Glossary term: Hit. A Hit represents a four (4) on a die. Some abilities will require you to count the number of Hits or have additional effects if you roll at least one.
• Small update to the Quick Character Creation on page 54.

** WORLD AND LORE**

• Completely replaced text on pages 9 and 10.
• Text for The Gift on page 15 updated.

** GAMEPLAY**

• First draft of Interactions mechanics on page 21.

• Basic updates to Relationships and Bonds on page 22.

• Refined combat mechanics on pages 26 to 33.

• Addition of Ripostes as a type of action.

• Addition of the first iteration of Teamwork Sequences.

• Added a section on Conditions to include umbrella terms for various things that can happen in game so they are easier to identify and remove superfluous text (ex. Corruption per turn is now Fear, healing per turn is now Revivify, etc.)

• Addition of some terrain rules for more tactical choices.

• Additions of Tiers of play (1 to 4).

• Expanded Corruption rules on page 37.

• Expanded Determination rules on page 37.

• Added section on Character Struggles on page 38.

• Updated leveling section on page 46 to make it clearer.

• New Passive Perks on page 48.

• Second Chance

• Empath

• Toxic Gossip

• Influencer

• Telepath

• Updated strange wording on Passive Perk Busy as a Bee.

• New Level 2 Special Moves on pages 49-50.

• Soul Crystal

• Love Mine

• Reach

• Stellar Pow!

• Flash Friends

• Clarification on Wings of Icarus’ interactions with terrain.

• New Level 4 Special Moves on page 51.

• Soulful Glow

• Doki Doki Cure

• Second Chance

• New Level 6 Special Moves on page 52.

• Builder

• Character sheet has an added section for Teamwork Sequence bonus.

** CHARACTER HEARTS**

• ANGEL HEART

• Buffed bonus Soul Point to 2 (from 1).

• Added Teamwork Sequence bonus.

• Cheer! cannot be used to trigger a Teamwork Sequence.

• Updated small lore text.

• BEAMING HEART

• Added Teamwork Sequence bonus.

• Buffed Fey Steps to increase the range of the teleportation effect to normal speed + 4s rolled (from only 4s rolled).

• Updated small lore text.

• GOLDEN HEART

• Buffed bonus Vitality to 2 (from 1).

• Added Teamwork Sequence bonus.

• Identified Blessed Shield as a Riposte.

• Updated small lore text.

• MONARCH HEART

• Buffed bonus Soul Point to 2 (from 1).

• Added Teamwork Sequence bonus.

• Identified Sacrifice as a Riposte.

• Updated small lore text.

• PORCELAIN HEART

• Buffed bonus Soul Point to 2 (from 1).

• Added Teamwork Sequence bonus.

• Updated small lore text.

• UNRESTING HEART

• Added Teamwork Sequence bonus.

• Updated small lore text.

** SHADOW CODEX**

• Added Cooldowns to enemy abilities to counter the fact they don’t use Soul Points on page 58.
• Added a Break! Riposte to counter Teamwork Sequences on page 58.
• Added a type of monster template, Amalgams, to make combat easier to manage with larger number of enemies. Page 58.
• Added a reminder for Tiers of Play on page 58.
• Updated lore bits for most Shadows, pages 59 to 63, using a template we made, which will be updated later.
• Added monster: Dark Champion, on page 61.
• All Shadows’ statistics, damage, and Vitality have been updated to reflect the changes to Tiers of Play. Pages 59 to 63.
• To accelerate monster management for Narrators, most abilities have received updated dice mechanics for a reduced amount of rolling per enemy Unit. Pages 59 to 63.

** NEXT UPDATE!**

• School mechanics and daily life overhaul for better social gameplay.

** NEW VISUALS PREVIEW**

We’ve been hard at work updating the game’s visuals to do something cool with it. The final goal is to make the PDF as interactive as possible, with clickable images, arrows, text, etc. Kinda like a visual novel!

Pink, turquoise and black are still the main colors for the "Menus" and large titles, and we’ve added dark blue for some backgrounds (instead of black).

The above two images are part of the Tutorial, which is the first section of the book. It is kinda built to include game mechanics in an interactive way, where the player(s) follow along, exploring a story, the base mechanics of the game, and creating their character. Quite like the first tutorial in a turn-based RPG! A couple of these will be included to explain some of the base mechanics in the appropriate sections.

Some smartphone discussions will be included in some places to give some examples of discussions between characters, without them always being big stories! The ooze border will have various unique designs all over the book (when it is there at all). We are exploring both white and dark backgrounds depending on the vibe.

Some cards ideas to include all available activities for your characters to do, or maybe for abilities, we are not sure yet!

Thank you so much and we hope that you are enjoying the game! Don’t forget to follow it on Backerkit to be notified on launch.

We are capable of doing this through the support of the community, and if you like what we do, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content, early access, small games, and maps! You can also pick up our games or give us a donation through any of our free projects.

We hope that you have an amazing day, take care of yourselves, take your pills, and don’t forget to drink water!

• The Wendigo Workshop’s Team

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