Haldane

Update v0.2.1 (bugfixing patch)

Added 2024-05-01 09:16:51 +0000 UTC

Howdy,

Some people got a game crash related to video loading, and I noticed a few smaller bugs. Instead of waiting for the next update I figured I'll upload a patch that just aims to fix these things.

This patch doesn't come with more story content, so if you completed v0.2 without issues then there's not much here. There are some purely aesthetic changes and engine enhancements in the background (see change log), but these are work in progress.

If you had issues before, I'll be interested to hear if you notice any improvements. That said, since I want to stay on schedule this will be the final version I upload before v0.3.

Download links (Secret Dawn patch v0.2.1):

Mega

Workupload

Here's a changelog and bugfix list if you're interested:

Changelog:
- Implemented automatic 'performance mode' for low FPS, bypassing some taxing operations (video-/render-fading, -nudging and -animations). Also disables skipping.
- Enhanced the splash screen design and reduced its loadsize slightly.
- Improved peeking through door video clip from end of update 2.
- Changed the BGM for several prologue maps to better reflect the innocent mood of these areas. BGM will also be used in future maps.
- Improved dynamic player face/bust reference.
- Added dynamic partner face/bust style changes and improved dynamic partner face/bust reference for speaker.
- Added dynamic actor events system, centralizing/streamlining the updating of character sprites (making clothing/gear more expandable).
- Added underwear sprites for Jon (not yet in use).
- Added suit sprites for Eva (not yet in use).
- Made night maps for sleeping quarters (not yet in use).
Bugfixes:
- Testing chamber/Missions: Fixed a bug where black balls could sometimes be kicked from a distance.
- Testing chamber/Missions: Fixed issue where black balls would stray off grid.
- River map (Prologue): Fixed bug where Eva would remain blurred in one situation.
- Poledancer interlude (v0.2): Cleaned event flow, fixing some potential video scaling issues.
- Added another failsafe for video nudging which should prevent crashes related to loading video.