[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/41f4543bd3d05c8d62991c44a67a3afc8d3288b8.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/4091c0649a5792c85b1effcfcf71a3017dcc64b1.png[/img] Out with the old and in with the new: [b]say goodbye to stamina and hello to momentum![/b] Why the change? Through extensive internal reviews and valuable community feedback, we found that stamina often felt restrictive and counterintuitive to our feel-good vision for the game. Thus, [b]momentum has replaced stamina,[/b] focusing on [b]rewarding positive actions[/b] with a high-risk, high-reward approach. This change promises a more dynamic and enjoyable gameplay experience, while still providing a [b]resource management[/b] aspect to the system. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/3afedbb180471dfbf66fd0c8353780fa9d1e1d4f.png[/img] ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/52e587b822ced809ddbde74debfc5e9217857f3b.gif[/img] Momentum is a [b]new system[/b], taking the form of a resource that you can [b]accumulate[/b] and [b]spend[/b] for [b]powerful effects.[/b] Performing exciting actions will [b]build your momentum,[/b] while other actions will cause you to [b]spend[/b] or [b]deplete it.[/b] Momentum is displayed through a [b]momentum meter[/b] currently below your health bar. [b]By default,[/b] the player has [b]three momentum charges[/b] and can [b]build up to five charges.[/b] The [b]maximum[/b] amount of charges you can hold is [b]influenced by various factors,[/b] including the food your character consumes, the gear they wear, and the conditions affecting them. The player may use momentum in various ways, but [b]spending momentum[/b] typically requires [b]consuming one full charge[/b]. [b]Incomplete[/b] (semi-full) [b]charges deplete[/b] during [b]inactivity.[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/9e7c8761a2c2c9850ee5205930a67d6a555be4ae.gif[/img] [b]Momentum can be easily charged through tool-based resource gathering:[/b] using the pickaxe on large stones, the axe on trees and burnt stumps, as well as the sickle on wild plants. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/0fee2ce3eb1b54bc5c496611007e2c7e666e6621.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/9e53e0d617d749057bac701bb0574306c8180ed1.gif[/img] While gliding, momentum can be obtained in different ways: [list] [*] [b]Regular gliding[/b] charges momentum slowly. [*] Gliding into an [b]updraft[/b] charges momentum quickly. [*] Gliding [b]close to an island[/b] also charges momentum quickly, depending on how close the player is to the ground.[/list] [b]Glider boosts[/b] now consume momentum. After the [b]first free boost,[/b] every [b]subsequent boost[/b] requires spending a full momentum charge. The first free boost becomes available again after a cooldown period. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/6702370967b3381645983c063e9816281cd60aac.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/acfe78f8d53ff36f89042d19babe47216dcb78ff.gif[/img] While in combat, momentum can be [b]obtained[/b] in the following ways: [list] [*] Successfully [b]blocking[/b] and [b]striking[/b] an enemy charges momentum. [*] Successfully [b]striking[/b] an enemy with a [b]charged attack[/b] and/or [b]combo finale[/b] charges momentum. [*] [b]Getting hit[/b] by an enemy or the node charges momentum (like an adrenaline rush!). [*] [b]Destroying[/b] corruption flora (purple and orange mushrooms) charges momentum. [*] [b]Attacking[/b] the node’s weak points and inner fruit charges momentum.[/list]Full momentum charges are [b]spent[/b] to perform [b]combat manoeuvres.[/b] Performing a [b]charged attack[/b] (leap or upslash) or a [b]ground pound[/b] will consume a momentum charge and the attack will be enhanced. Momentum charges can also be used to [b]automatically heal yourself[/b] (by gradually consuming charges) while sitting or laying down, which is useful after a challenging battle. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/b20b05f5d8ef1e4c22f22f7c6449224e123b15d3.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/778db6b45d68450d29f029c47e5749819f4b35e2.gif[/img] The following conditions grant or remove momentum charges: [list][*] [b]Enthusiastic[/b] [list][*] Restoring an island’s ecosystem provides the [i]Enthusiastic[/i] condition, which grants an extra momentum charge. [/list] [/list] [list][*] [b]Wet[/b] [list][*] Exposure to rain or wading through ponds causes the [i]Wet[/i] condition, which removes one momentum charge. [/list] [/list] [list][*] [b]Hydrated[/b] [list][*] Drinking water, or consuming any liquid-based meal (such as a soup or smoothie) produces the [i]Hydrated[/i] condition, which grants an extra momentum charge. [/list] [/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/21d2b33267eb3720be9d3b95c4561e7c6e3c2f0c.png[/img] The following systems are not implemented yet, but are planned for the future: [list][*] [b]Repairing Sails[/b] [list][*] Sailing through environmental hazards (such as storms or jetstreams) may damage your skyship’s sails; repairing them will charge momentum. [/list] [/list] [list][*] [b]Gliding with Birds[/b] [list][*] Gliding alongside birds flying in the sky will charge momentum. [/list] [/list] [list][*] [b]New Conditions[/b] [list][*] Zippy: Drinking Coffee produces the [i]Zippy[/i] Condition which will grant you an extra momentum charge. [*] Exhausted: Gliding too far from a cluster, falling to the void, total health depletion, and environmental hazards (such as fainting from a heat wave or being struck by lightning) will produce the [i]Exhausted[/i] condition, which removes a momentum charge. [/list] [/list] Lastly, here is a sneak peek at the [b]new UI[/b] planned for momentum, situated in the HUD. The [b]momentum meter is located below your conditions,[/b] so you can quickly identify which conditions may be affecting your charges. Additionally, the reticle will conveniently change in appearance from [b]white to yellow[/b] when there are momentum charges [b]available for use.[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/d60b1e2446f991dc38977d53e6833bb10ec827a1.png[/img] That’s all, for now! We hope this was helpful in understanding the change and how the momentum system works. Please keep in mind that [b]this system is still new and may be subject to change[/b] during the polishing and balancing phase, and as development progresses to incorporate additional gameplay features. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the new system and its UI – your feedback is crucial as we refine it further! Questions? Comments? Just wanna say hi? Join our Community Discord below! [url=discord.gg/aloft-game][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41880788/954b2f796ab6f3c15a94ea17327770cd4f1f896b.png[/img][/url]