Monsters & Memories has graced us with a new update detailing the strides they’ve made in July. With Update 34, we see new visuals, and tons of improvements. Buckle up for a swift summary of what developer Niche Worlds Cult has been working on.
Monsters & Memories has been making some headway on turning their proof of concept game into a strong contender for old school MMORPG players to enjoy. Here’s a summary of what’s new in Update 34:
- Performance Enhancements:
- Entity Loading: Up to 100 entities can now be loaded at a time on the client.
- NPC AI Fixes: No more forgetful NPCs when casting spells or being hailed.
- Render Order Fixes: Underwear will now render properly (sorry, superheroes!).
- Gameplay Adjustments:
- Buff and Debuff Changes: Abilities like feign death won't break certain buffs, and adjustments to channeling, parry, dodge, and block formulas.
- Damage Bonuses: Player and NPC damage bonuses have been fixed.
- Cooldown Fixes: Edge cases that allowed instant cooldowns for NPCs have been addressed.
- Visual and Interface Improvements:
- Mip Map Streaming: Implemented for equipment textures.
- Buff Window Customization: Different grid types and anchors are now available.
- Activatable Items: Can now activate and deactivate parts of their model.
- Updated Character Art for Halflings, Goblins and Skeletons.
- Updated Animations for Halflings and Goblins.
- Revamped Shaded Dunes and Sungreet Strand
- NPC and Combat Rebalancing:
- NPC HP Values: Adjusted to apply HP buffs properly.
- Threat Adjustments: Changes to song, healing threat, and AoE effect threat.
- Skill Caps: Dual wield skill caps and formula updates.
- New Features and Tools:
- Dynamic Campfires: Players can now create campfires dynamically.
- GM Tooling: Enhanced tools for NPC logic, AI, and stats monitoring.
- Fishing Restored: The ability to fish has been brought back.
- Miscellaneous Fixes:
- Stealth and Invisibility: Adjustments to how clients see stealth.
- World and Zone Refactoring: Differentiation between "Client" and "Character."
- Volume Checking: Improved efficiency for handling thousands of players online.
This is not an exhaustive list, and for those looking for more detailed information on fixes and updates made, you’ll want to check out the full Update 34 post on their official website. For those of you who might be new to Monsters & Memories or need a refresher, we've got you covered. In our previous coverage, which you can find here, we delved deep into the team’s ideology for the game's core mechanics, its lore, and its unique take on the classic fantasy genre. If you’d prefer to keep an eye on what’s going on with Monsters & Memories each week, watch out for our Indie MMO Spotlight articles every Sunday.
