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#41
Mage's Initiation Forum / Re: This Beta Build Has EXPIRE...
Last post by GameDevChris - March 23, 2019, 08:41:54 PMYeah, sorry about that. There was a line of code that was accidentally left in v.1.0 of the game (from the beta build) which had it set to expire at the end of February. This auto-patches when the game updates on Steam and GOG, but for the Humble Bundle DRM-Free version (which is the version I assume you're playing?) You'll need to download and install v.1.1 manually.
Just uninstall v.1.0 of the game (your savegames and settings files won't be affected), then log into your Humble Bundle account, go to your library, and download the relevant v1.1 of the game. Then just install it and run it, and you should be able to resume where you left off. And, you're correct, v.1.1 won't expire, as the line of code was removed.
None of the puzzles were changed. We only made combat mode optional so that players who prefer to play through more like a traditional adventure game now have that option. Otherwise, if you don't disable combat, v.1.1 still plays exactly the same as v.1.0 did.
Only backers at the $20 tier and above had their names added to the Book. We sent out a survey to backers as well as reminders in various Kickstarter updates for backers to submit names for the book before the game's release. Either way, if you want it included and you backed the project at $20 or above, please send us a message through the Kickstarter messaging system mentioning what you'd like your name to be in the book, and I'll get it added.
V.1.1 comes with a readme.txt file that contains a list of all bugs that were fixed since v.1.0. So that would be a good place to check if the things you noticed have already been addressed or not.
Just uninstall v.1.0 of the game (your savegames and settings files won't be affected), then log into your Humble Bundle account, go to your library, and download the relevant v1.1 of the game. Then just install it and run it, and you should be able to resume where you left off. And, you're correct, v.1.1 won't expire, as the line of code was removed.
Quote... made it easier to play through - ha, come on, the game is Exceptionally Easy to play through in its original format
None of the puzzles were changed. We only made combat mode optional so that players who prefer to play through more like a traditional adventure game now have that option. Otherwise, if you don't disable combat, v.1.1 still plays exactly the same as v.1.0 did.
QuoteAs a backer - I had been notified my name would be in the "book", but I am not listed ( one of my friends who was also a backer, his name is in the book )
Only backers at the $20 tier and above had their names added to the Book. We sent out a survey to backers as well as reminders in various Kickstarter updates for backers to submit names for the book before the game's release. Either way, if you want it included and you backed the project at $20 or above, please send us a message through the Kickstarter messaging system mentioning what you'd like your name to be in the book, and I'll get it added.
QuoteDuring the game play I encountered numerous glytches and crashes, which I may get around to reporting ...
... I as yet have not looked at the forum reports regarding crashes and errors Bug Reports ...
V.1.1 comes with a readme.txt file that contains a list of all bugs that were fixed since v.1.0. So that would be a good place to check if the things you noticed have already been addressed or not.
#42
News / Cross Promo Cosplay Contest wi...
Last post by RobertaHelen - March 23, 2019, 08:24:38 PM#HeroU
#MagesInitiation
#PromoContests
#CosplayContest
Hello adventure game fans!!
Welcome to our special 2-month long run of contests brought to you by Transolar Games and Himalaya Studios!
Contest #1:
Cosplay Contest
The rules are pretty simple! You just have to dress up as one of our game characters, take a photo, and submit! Characters can be from our recent games or from our past games. To submit, email entries to: presstransolargames@gmail.com. This contest will run starting today and will end May 1st, so people have time to make costumes and give us entries.
One lucky winner will win the prizes shown:
- Signed Quest for Glory 2 Poster
- Mage's Initiation Pewter Pendant
Winner will be decided by the team and announced after the contest is over.
Can't wait to see what you guys come up with! Have fun everyone and good luck to you all!!
xoxo
#TeamColes
#TeamHimalaya
Basic Rules for All Contests:
#MagesInitiation
#PromoContests
#CosplayContest
Hello adventure game fans!!
Welcome to our special 2-month long run of contests brought to you by Transolar Games and Himalaya Studios!
Contest #1:
Cosplay Contest
The rules are pretty simple! You just have to dress up as one of our game characters, take a photo, and submit! Characters can be from our recent games or from our past games. To submit, email entries to: presstransolargames@gmail.com. This contest will run starting today and will end May 1st, so people have time to make costumes and give us entries.
One lucky winner will win the prizes shown:
- Signed Quest for Glory 2 Poster
- Mage's Initiation Pewter Pendant
Winner will be decided by the team and announced after the contest is over.
Can't wait to see what you guys come up with! Have fun everyone and good luck to you all!!
xoxo
#TeamColes
#TeamHimalaya
Basic Rules for All Contests:
- All are welcome to participate, so long as you've purchased our games or donated to Kickstarters!
- Most contests will run Monday-Monday, except the cosplay contest, which will run starting today and will end May 1st, allowing time for people to either post or send in their photos.
- A few contests (which will be announced in FB) will only be through our Twitters and Instagram! So if you haven't followed us and would like to participate, look us up: @transolargames, @himalayastudios
- Folk that enter will need to be comfortable giving us your address so that we can ship you your prizes. Everything offered is a physical prize! And yes, international people are eligible and shipping is free.
- Winners will be announced immediately following the end of each contest, but prizes will ship out after our campaign is over.
- Rules for playing/entering will be posted per contest. They are all different
- If you have any questions, feel free to email our publicist Roberta Vaughan: presstransolargames@gmail.com
#43
Mage's Initiation Forum / This Beta Build Has EXPIRED.
Last post by trog7 - March 23, 2019, 10:03:16 AMI am one of the early backers.
I had received notification the game construct was finally completed and the download available.
I have played through all mages except Fire Mage - all during the First Week after the release of Mage's Initiation.
I have been rather busy since then, doing other things, besides having a day job ...
I today decided to crank up the Mage again and see what Fire Mage has to play with,
BUT,
I am greeted with a Black Screen stating "This Beta Build Has EXPIRED. The program will now exit!"
Like What the heck?!?!
Isn't this meant to be the Final and full game release of Mage's Initiation ??
The version I downloaded was the DRM free release.
I see there is now a version 1.1 update - of which I have Not received any notification yet about this update release ...
I trust this v1.1 release of Mage's Initiation WONT EXPIRE !?
I also see on the home page there have been several changes to the game play including the option where one may make it Easier to play through ... ?!?
... made it easier to play through - ha, come on, the game is Exceptionally Easy to play through in its original format - I played each mage, except as mentioned - not the fire mage yet, through at least twice to include the various side quests including smiting the Enchantress during the original Earth Mage run through, and then playing through and sparing her ... that is at least 6 times already - there are a couple of " slightly challenging " puzzles, and the "boss type fights" just need to work a strategy to beat them ...
... And I'm guessing that during the first week after release there would not have been any walk-through "help" available anyways ... so, as per "old-school gaming style" - get stuck in a puzzle - write down what you tried Until You Solve It, and some were simply "literal" keys, also keep returning to the forest and wastelands to get as many gems etc. to improve your battling skills and strength.
The first run through took me about a day and a half to complete the Mage [probably about 39 hours] - after that the next times averaged under 7 hours game play ...
As a backer - I had been notified my name would be in the "book", but I am not listed ( one of my friends who was also a backer, his name is in the book )
During the game play I encountered numerous glytches and crashes, which I may get around to reporting ...
... I as yet have not looked at the forum reports regardingcrashes and errors Bug Reports ...
I had received notification the game construct was finally completed and the download available.
I have played through all mages except Fire Mage - all during the First Week after the release of Mage's Initiation.
I have been rather busy since then, doing other things, besides having a day job ...
I today decided to crank up the Mage again and see what Fire Mage has to play with,
BUT,
I am greeted with a Black Screen stating "This Beta Build Has EXPIRED. The program will now exit!"
Like What the heck?!?!
Isn't this meant to be the Final and full game release of Mage's Initiation ??
The version I downloaded was the DRM free release.
I see there is now a version 1.1 update - of which I have Not received any notification yet about this update release ...
I trust this v1.1 release of Mage's Initiation WONT EXPIRE !?
I also see on the home page there have been several changes to the game play including the option where one may make it Easier to play through ... ?!?
... made it easier to play through - ha, come on, the game is Exceptionally Easy to play through in its original format - I played each mage, except as mentioned - not the fire mage yet, through at least twice to include the various side quests including smiting the Enchantress during the original Earth Mage run through, and then playing through and sparing her ... that is at least 6 times already - there are a couple of " slightly challenging " puzzles, and the "boss type fights" just need to work a strategy to beat them ...
... And I'm guessing that during the first week after release there would not have been any walk-through "help" available anyways ... so, as per "old-school gaming style" - get stuck in a puzzle - write down what you tried Until You Solve It, and some were simply "literal" keys, also keep returning to the forest and wastelands to get as many gems etc. to improve your battling skills and strength.
The first run through took me about a day and a half to complete the Mage [probably about 39 hours] - after that the next times averaged under 7 hours game play ...
As a backer - I had been notified my name would be in the "book", but I am not listed ( one of my friends who was also a backer, his name is in the book )
During the game play I encountered numerous glytches and crashes, which I may get around to reporting ...
... I as yet have not looked at the forum reports regarding
#44
Mage's Initiation Forum / Re: Help with Brashem proof *s...
Last post by mademoiselle_meena - March 21, 2019, 06:55:31 PMNo problem.
#45
Mage's Initiation Forum / Re: Starting screen resolution
Last post by GameDevChris - March 20, 2019, 08:01:04 AMGlad to hear you managed to sort it out. And yes, v1.1 is also available from the Humble site. Just log in there and the game links should be updated to the latest v1.1 build of the game.
#46
Mage's Initiation Forum / Re: Help with Brashem proof *s...
Last post by GameDevChris - March 20, 2019, 07:51:24 AMYeah, that's likely an oversight. You're not meant to be able to reveal Brashem's camp with the potion or talk to him after discovering the redcap goblin's camp.
You're meant to initiate this in Task 2. I'll make sure that the Transparent Trickery potion gets removed from the player's inventory when the player discovers the redcap camp for the next patch. Thanks for the heads up!
You're meant to initiate this in Task 2. I'll make sure that the Transparent Trickery potion gets removed from the player's inventory when the player discovers the redcap camp for the next patch. Thanks for the heads up!
#47
Mage's Initiation Forum / Re: Lone Island palace treasur...
Last post by GameDevChris - March 20, 2019, 07:12:04 AMIt was the crab that beheaded the previous initiates, as is seen when D'arc loses his battle with it.
Amun-Cul easily allows D'arc to win this fight, as she is very powerful - certainly far more magically experienced that a novice. But she wants him to believe he got the upper hand because smuggling the artifact out of the palace is the only way that she can be freed from her imprisonment.
Why a dagger? Because putting herself at D'arc's mercy will build his trust when seeing her in vulnerable state. The chance of being killed is a calculated risk that she takes. Relying on D'arc's training to kick in and for him to do the moral thing. But either way, through death or otherwise, she still gets a chance to escape her imprisonment.
Amun-Cul easily allows D'arc to win this fight, as she is very powerful - certainly far more magically experienced that a novice. But she wants him to believe he got the upper hand because smuggling the artifact out of the palace is the only way that she can be freed from her imprisonment.
Why a dagger? Because putting herself at D'arc's mercy will build his trust when seeing her in vulnerable state. The chance of being killed is a calculated risk that she takes. Relying on D'arc's training to kick in and for him to do the moral thing. But either way, through death or otherwise, she still gets a chance to escape her imprisonment.
#48
Mage's Initiation Forum / Re: Script Error in Manor - wh...
Last post by GameDevChris - March 20, 2019, 06:12:11 AMI tested this in v1.1 with your savegame (turned the voice volume down prior to loading the autosave file) and it didn't crash for me.
I suspect it was something to do with your old savegame crossing over to the new one. It should no longer happen for people who begin a new game in v1.1 and play up to this point with the speech slider turned all the way down.
I suspect it was something to do with your old savegame crossing over to the new one. It should no longer happen for people who begin a new game in v1.1 and play up to this point with the speech slider turned all the way down.
#49
Technical & Bugs forum / Re: GOG Version of Mage's Init...
Last post by GameDevChris - March 20, 2019, 05:49:44 AMIt should work, but you may also need to install/reinstall some of the Visual C Redistributable dependencies. If you look in the stick FAQ thread, then you can see how to do that.
#50
Mage's Initiation Forum / Re: Biclops weapon
Last post by MusicallyInspired - March 17, 2019, 10:37:51 PMYeah, you have to do it before the market closes up shop. Best time to do it I think is before you head for the Redcap camp. After that it's too late.