These changes are out today on the beta branch so that we can test them out, and will be on the default branch in the coming weeks. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35301153/9ed4c377280189f34c28449b291e0425b61ff562.png[/img] [h2]Rose's Starting Perk[/h2] Rose's starting perk, which converts visible curses on the board into blessings, has proven more difficult than expected to use. While we feel good about her Queen of Shadow perk (corrupt enemies you attack), Rose 'Chosen' perk doesn't feel very impactful. [b]In this update, we're reworking Rose's Chosen perk to read:[/b] [i]When you remove or transform a visible curse, deal 2 piercing damage to enemies in the same row[/i] Effectively, the playing as Queen creates a bunch of dangerous waste (curses) on the board and it's up to Rose to clean it up. Removing a curse can be done through removing the curse (by paying the health cost) or by using any other card that transforms or removes curses (such as Demonic Chest or Kiki's Bow) [h2]New Keyword: Repent[/h2] Another way to remove curses is with the [u]Repent[/u] keyword, which is new in this update and featured on two of Rose's tiles. [u]Repent[/u]: If a curse is present on the board, trigger this tile's effect. Then, convert the curse into a blessing Two of Rose's new tiles feature the keyword [u]Repent[/u]. To use these tiles effectively (or to get more out of them), you need to have curses on board to use as resources. [h2]New Items and Abilities[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35301153/efd8bc601064c11b88b7f9a719132815d59dac2c.png[/img] [h3]Holy Symbol[/h3] Deal 2 piercing damage to visible enemies. Repent: Repeat this effect [i]This item deals up to 4 damage to all visible enemies, if you have a curse on board. If you play your cards right, you can deal 2 extra damage to one of the rows, because Repent trigger's Chosen as well, since it removes a curse[/i] [h3]Vigilance[/h3] Repent: Gain 3 block this round (while in battle) [i]This item allows you to convert curses on the board into useful block. This triggers Rose's new Chosen perk and also helps convert curses into more useful blessings[/i] [h3]Judgmental Blade[/h3] When you acquire this, shuffle 5 curses into the deck. Depleted: Gain 1 gold for each visible curse [i]This item helps generate lots of curses for Rose to use with her reworked perk and is a powerful new weapon in its own right[/i] [h2]New Perks[/h2] We're also adding two new perks! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35301153/f5c711dc1cc33a250e8a53aac76b2a4cb527ba6a.png[/img] [h3]Peaceful[/h3] (Neutral) When you deplete a weapon, restore 4 health [h3]Pure[/h3] (Rose) When mutate into Chosen, convert visible curses into blessings [h2]Let us know what you think![/h2] The changes to Rose's starting perk were largely driven by player feedback about Chosen not feeling very impactful. Let us know on Steam, Discord, Twitter or wherever to let us know how you like these changes!