[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34013799/8010432ec90c53932d9227236e8fcf287de64a8c.png[/img] Hello Champions! As promised, we’re excited to give all players who own the full game [b]a chance to test the Arcane Arts Update ahead of the official 1.0 launch[/b]! This update, packed with massive new content, will be available at launch on October 30, but starting today, you can dive into the test branch for a full week until next Friday. While we’ve thoroughly tested everything on our side, [b]we believe a short closed test with players familiar with the game’s systems will help us fine-tune the final touches for the big release[/b]. Your feedback will be invaluable in making the Arcane Arts Update the best it can be. You can leave your feedback on our Steam board or join our Disord posting in the dedicate #feedback channel. [h3]HOW TO ACCESS THE TEST BRANCH[/h3] Ready to test the new features to be released at launch? Follow these simple steps to join the 1.0 Test Branch and experience the new content firsthand. We've included some helpful screenshots to guide you through the process! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34013799/165d1c758c429491fb25c6db35fe35d6bc1a0f01.jpg[/img] [i]Open Your Steam Library and locate Alaloth – Champions of The Four Kingdoms. Click on "Manage" and select "Properties"[/i] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34013799/628c85e2b9c2898e9c3e6910eefe37b8c0c15647.jpg[/img] [i]In the "Properties" window, navigate to the "Betas" tab. Enter the password "arcaneartstesting" in the field, then "Check Code"[/i] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34013799/7bad16d16ee7243b054820a7890e977ea4234e2f.jpg[/img] [i]Click on the dropdown menu and select "arcane_arts_testing_branch". Close the window, and Steam will begin updating your game to the test branch version. Once the update is complete, launch the game and create a new save file (test branch saves are not compatible with the current Forgemasters version).[/i] If you want to go back to the latest official version of the game, follow the same path and select "None". [b]The test branch will be available today at approximately 4PM CEST[/b], though the exact time may vary slightly depending on our preparations. It could go live a little earlier or a bit later, so stay tuned! The event will end next Friday at 4PM CEST. [h3]WHAT TO EXPECT IN TERMS OF CONTENTS TO CHECK[/h3] Please note that Arcane Arts content is still partially missing, so don't expect to experience everything yet. [b]The focus of this test is on skill and spell scaling[/b], as well as some key changes, listed here! [list] [*] Revised XP system, with Stat Points will be awarded every 2 levels, for a total of 10 Stat Points. Hero Books are back, granting an additional 10 Stat Points to develop your char, encouraging exploration and questing at the same time. Special quests will also reward extra Stat Points. [*] Wisdom has been added as a stat, influencing Way of Gods spells and taking over Weakness and Confusion resistances, while INT remains crucial for other Ways. [*] Grandmaster shops are currently missing, and certain skills or spells might require specific conditions, such as wearing a robe to be an Elementalist or using light armor as a rogue. [*] Keep in mind that some text might be missing or change, and the test branch is mainly a way for us to collect data and feedback before the final iteration of the update on launch day. Also, consider that all the magic equipment such as robes, staff, wands [TBC] and wereables are not in at the moment, and will be added next week. We thought it was useful to test spells and scaling with the CS as it is now, before iterating a bit [and we did it already of course but still want you to try things a bit] [/list] Participation is entirely optional, but for those interested, it’s easy to join! [b]Please be aware that to play on the test branch, you’ll need to start a new save file[/b], as it won’t be compatible with the current Forgemasters version [and viceversa] Lastly, a patch for both the Forgemasters build and the test branch will drop next week, bringing new content to both versions! Stay legendary. share the love! [h3]Follow our official channels to stay up to date:[/h3] [url=https://www.facebook.com/alalothgame/][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/7934388/645be83a137d3c70f8afea0a46f0ee092265b9be.png[/img] Like Alaloth on Facebook[/url] [url=https://twitter.com/alalothgame][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/7934388/30dcb8d455a3b750d6ec4d601b7dd58645122467.png[/img] Follow Alaloth on Twitter[/url] [url=https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/gamerainteractive][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/7934388/b706e9196decffb8d3cee395f437c1dbea316a95.png[/img] Check out our Steam page[/url] [url=https://discord.com/invite/FrHfyaG][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34013799/341c1f8720a563b5a224c07a4ac6bebfb6a944b2.png[/img][/url] https://store.steampowered.com/app/919360/Alaloth_Champions_of_The_Four_Kingdoms/