Release Notes for WORLD OF HORROR

0.9.15 ‘NEVER-ENDING SUMMER’ (21 September 2020)

‘NEVER-ENDING SUMMER’ content

• this content update comes with a new mystery that has three endings and an optional boss fight
• new unlockable character, coming with a unique item and four new perks -eight new items, including an OCCULT DIARY and HEAVY-DUTY FLASHLIGHT
• two new macabre endings
• 13 new events coming with an otherworldly adventure
• test your skill and knowledge of the game with a new unlockable backstory

NEW OLD GOD

• a new OLD GOD is added for the first time in WoH's history
• unlock YGOTHAEG by obtaining certain achievements
• YGOTHAEG comes with Its own set of events

BALANCE

• balance changes include a new starting perk for HARU bringing him in line to other characters
• STEAK KNIFE's base speed decreased a bit (65->75)
• minor changes to the way new events are being chosen, resulting in more predictability when trying to get certain achievements

v0.9.14 'BIG BOOK OF BOTANY' Now Live (3 April 2020)

'BIG BOOK OF BOTANY' content

• a new mystery, BIZARRE BRUIT OF THE BLOOD-CURDLING BOTANIST, has been added with 4 endings

• new items, including a new powerful weapon

• three new enemies and two new enemy types: UNDEAD and PLANT

• a new random TOWN STATUS, making playthroughs harder and less predictable

• a new DOWNTOWN shop, VENDING MACHINES for all characters that don't want to rely on the dog shopkeeper for CIGARETTES

  COMBAT QUALITY OF LIFE

• (right click) now deletes the last combat action

• you can save and load your sequences

• BRACE now protects you against concussion

  MODDING

• new modding options including:

• wavy_art (optional) (defaults to "0")

  • accepted string: "0" or "1", makes the art move, use with wavy_speed

• wavy_speed

  • (optional) (defaults to "0")
  • accepted string: any value (like 0,0.5,0.1,1), speed of the wavy effect when wavy_art is defined as "1"

• wineffecta/faileffecta/wineffectb/etc

  • (optional)(defaults to "")
  • accepted string: "bloodsplat","whiteflash", adds an extra visual effect when selecting an option

• to find more custom events, the most convenient place to look is in WORLD OF HORROR's official Discord channel

  BALANCE

• increased the price of RITUAL DAGGER by 1 (2->3)

• lowered some of the -DOOM% prizes you get from HOLY CANDLE

• police station: lowered the information cost from 30exp to 15exp

• SALT's damage increased (4->8)

• STEAK KNIFE's base speed increased (80->65)

• burning down the school now hurts the player wishing to avoid the boss fight

• CURSED DOLL’s damage increased (2-4 -> 4-6)

BALANCE

• You no longer can accidentally explore the mansion while in the level-up screen during the VIGIL mystery.
• ITHOTU's description fixed to reflect the gameplay changes.
• CRESTFALLEN MASK/GRUESOME TOTEM equipping exploit fixed
• hidden the information about yet unfinished TRUE BELIEVER+ difficulty level
• CRAB FEST/CLIFFSIDE RITUAL event's description changed to reflect the stat changes
• reset your progress button now works correctly
• school bathroom's exploit fixed
• HUNTER RIFLE displays its boost stat correctly (PER)
• MUMMIFIED HEART now works correctly
• many typos and grammatical errors fixed
• BURNING MAN now reacts to spiritual actions correctly
• CIGARETTES won't be consumed if you're not an addict
• ancestral strength now boosts correctly the kick damage
• witness curse now works properly
• minor bugs fixed
• hospital text wraps correctly
• proper feedback when advancing in the botany mystery
• you can't fire at ghosts anymore

WORLD OF HORROR 0.9.12 (+ 0.9.13) "HUNTER'S DAUGHTER" (24 March 2020)

‘HUNTER’S DAUGHTER’ content

• a new character, Moriko, has been added with 3 character-exclusive perks and one generic perk
• a new powerful weapon, OLD SHOTGUN, comes with its own nasty surprise
• two new injuries curses and a new interaction
• a new character story: ILL-FATED

MODDING

• you are now able to create, export and import custom events!
• the update comes with an introductory pack containing instructions, example art and multiple events created by panstasz and members of the official WORLD OF HORROR Discord community
• to find more custom events, the most convenient place to look is in WORLD OF HORROR's official Discord channel
• the game is not compatible with Steam Workshop at this time

DEATH MODES

• feedback proved the current death mode (die at the beginning of an encounter) was complicated and not that fun
• to counter that, two death modes have been added: LAST STAND and SUDDEN DEATH
• SUDDEN DEATH kills all characters who drop under 1 STA/REA instantly
• LAST STAND allows characters to drop up to -5 STA/REA, which gives players a chance to rethink their strategy, forget a spell or use a healing item

Patch notes for all other changes since 0.9.11shf:

• Mizuki starting perk fixed by adding a new ally [HAUNTED ARTIST]
• NICE RING should now work as intended while equipped
• discarding treatment cards doesn't count towards discarded items for a quest
• YOU ARE ALREADY HERE visual bug fixed
• restocking illegal den now raises doom
• fixed intro display in FESTIVAL mystery
• added male sfx in the character screen
• fixed mystery board screen for EELS and RAMEN mysteries
• FESTIVAL mystery: map location worked on + allies are now recruitable
• BLACK HAIR/SEWING KIT interaction fixed
• BLACK SLUDGE doesn't eat all your empty bottles now if you try to take a sample
• various threat level bugs dealt with
• map tutorial messages added
• multiple HOLES won't cancel each other
• side-quest message won't cover the ending screen
• VOID spell works now!
• mystery-related items that could crash the game are now deleted after finishing that mystery
• combat damage correctly calculated if character has multiple copies of TORN MUSCLE
• brace for impact: can't lower the damage to 0 now, but it protects against injuries, scales better with STRENGTH (it's faster to use)
• dodge: protects against injuries if successful, scales slightly worse with DEXTERITY (slower to use), base dodge chance lowered from 50% to 40%
• KILL action works correctly now
• EVT-027: you can't use the "take the sludge sample" action if you don't have an empty bottle
• removing LIBRARY in the city history screen won't remove schoolyard instead
• MAP description updated
• restocking ILLEGAL DEN cost fixed
• KANA's eye remains consistent when talking to her
• you can't backstab KANA now, what's wrong with you?
• GYM DOLL fixed
• burning down the school is reflected in the schoolyard additional action
• ANATOMY CLASS perk working as intended now
• EVT-090 and EVT-091 third option fixed
• casting offensive spells when the enemy is dead now fixed
• resting doom increase fixed
• fixed the double cursor display while using the fullscreen stretch option
• new RIOTER
• THERAPY now works as intended
• fixed some graphical glitches when wavy effect is turned off
• primum non nocere achievement made slightly harder to get
• THROW exploit fixed, probably!
• STONE STATUES and free casting changes, should be more consistent now
• VEIL OF DARKNESS / FLOODS event fixed
• concussion injury nerfed a bit
• crowbar unique action fixed
• camp dog fixed
• thorough investigation bonus works now correctly on all types of sidequests
• MOONLIGHT SAILOR's mystery intro fixed
• game can't soft-block when the first enemy you have is a ghost and the combat tutorial is turned on
• EXTRA AMMO fixed
• added a hard cap on how fast combat moves can be
• attacks can no longer miss on 100% chance to hit
• CHAMPAGNE used in combat fixed
• level-up during ending screen fixed
• added proper explanation to the customer events screen
• BONE SAW / SMALL CANDLE crash and throwing exploits fixed
• it’s slightly harder to find Moriko
• OUTDOORSMAN typo fixed
• E91 typo fixed
• E131 overflowing text fixed
• HUNTED BY THE CULT effect is now working
• BLOODY SWEATER UI fix
• architecture student has a proper chibi sprite now
• STABLE CONDITION is now discardable
• custom events: you can now use the only-custom option even if you don't have all locations filled with custom events
• custom events: custom events won't crash the game for OLD GOD events now
• FOREST WATCHER event's third option fixed, finally
• combat ritual doesn't tell you the correct number of moves if you didn't perform all ritual steps
• talking with students shows their correct name
• FRAIL changed into ILL-FATED in the achievement description
• boost nerfed
• SMALL CANDLE lowers run penalty as described now
• SUICIDAL description changed to reflect actual rules
• SEVER NOWEAP name changed to fit better
• SWOLLEN JOINT prevents running
• ITHOTU rework, now both you and enemies deal extra damage
• perks that work when defeating enemies won't work when running from them now
• computer room text changed to reflect stamina change
• village magician has a correct name now
• setting the trash can on fire raises threat level now
• shadow shroud ignores threat level now as described
• ANCIENT RING fix
• KAZUMI ally fixed for stubborn receptionist event
• you no longer can rest for free at the festival mystery