HammerHelm news & patch notes

A quick update to add the following quests to the Clear Cave Achievement. In addition to the main Clear Cave quest, the following quests will now also trigger the achievement:

• Improved Helmet
• Quake
• Get Ready to Grrrumble
• Gazebo
• All Dried Up
• Glowing Mushrooms

Note that quests involving mines will not trigger the achievement as those are considered different from caves. -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

Today's update includes the ability to craft the starting stone hammer at the Metalsmith using some wood and stone. This addresses the issue of selling all of your weapons and not being able to make more with copper and leather if you don't have any. This update also fixes a bug with selling items to Shaydee that exponentially increased the sale price as you added more items to sell.

Tonight's update fixes a couple of issues related to the first Grrrumble Quest along with another issue with two of the story quests not clearing up properly.

Today's build includes some improvements to the NPC pathing code. Townspeople should no longer get stuck when trying to leave town. -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected] My Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperSixStudios

Today's build fixes a couple of bugs related to selling items to Shaydee and placing items in storage chests. This update also has some changes to code that removes the chance of "null errors" which can sometimes cause things to not work properly such as storage chests or quest items. This fix should resolve an issue that sometimes caused the marble quest to fail to continue the next quest. -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna My Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperSixStudios

A quick build that fixes an issue that caused the game to get stuck at loading when using the old trees. The save should load normally now when using the old trees. -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected] My Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperSixStudios

Build 1.9.17 fixes:

• Fixed a bug that sometimes caused Miners to now swap jobs with other NPCs.
• Fixed a bug that caused rugs to appear under the floor of the champion's home.

-Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected] My Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperSixStudios

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Today's update is a quick fix to resolve a bug that sometimes caused the player to be thrown into the air. This would usually occur when running over an object set low in the ground. The character should now just step over the object. This build also turns off the holiday content. Note anything you have crafted or placed will remain available to you. -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected] My Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperSixStudios

Today's build includes some additional balances to combat.

• Modified the hit points calculations for monsters to reduce the difference in hit points between purple health bar monsters and regular red health bar monsters.
• Updated the skeletons in the Orc Quest to use the new hit point system from the previous update. They should require less hits to kill now.
• Fixed a bug that caused weapon hits to do less damage than the number stated in the weapon mouse over text.

-Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected] My Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperSixStudios

Today's build is a quick update to enemy healthbars based on some recent feedback. Enemies now have a healthbar with 20 boxes, rather than 10. Each box represents 5% of an enemy's health. Previously when there were only 10 boxes hitting an enemy sometimes resulted in none of the boxes dropping since you did under 10% of the enemy's health in damage. With 20 boxes, this is far less likely to happen. In addition, boss enemies have an additional health bar with 20 more boxes in it. This build also turns on the holiday content, including the lights attached to storehouses, NPC santa hats, and the craftable holiday tree. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/be3ca1bba9b9b7cad99c768f9145fc3d4394c822.png -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Today's build is the Steam Deck build that has been on the test branch for the past few days. In addition to what was on the test branch this build also includes some more UI updates including the settings and escape UIs. -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected] My Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperSixStudios

Today's build updates the remaining UI in the game to make it more readable on Steam Deck. I'm going to spend some time testing this build before releasing it to the main branch. My hope is to do that this weekend. -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected] https://twitter.com/SuperSixStudios

This test branch build has some updates based on Valve's feedback on HammerHelm running on Steam Deck. Mostly UI updates to make the text easier to read and automatically opening the on-screen keyboard when you need to enter text. This build also has a couple of fixes for bugs I discovered while testing on the steam deck. Those fixes are also in the main build (1.9.9) that I released earlier. To get the test build:

• In the Steam Client Library where it lists all of your games, right click on HammerHelm
• Click Preferences
• In the window that opens, select the "Betas" Tab
• Enter the password to download this build - steamdeck111- and click Check Code

You should get a message that the code is correct

• Click the drop-down box and select BigUpdateTest
• Steam should immediately start a new download with the test client. The new game should be called "HammerHelm ". Once the download is complete you can launch the game and you should see "1.9.9" in the title screen.

This build is 100% compatible with current saves. So you can safely use any save you want with this test build. If you are using a Steam Deck, you'll know you have the correct build as the Steam Deck logo will appear on the bottom right of the Play Screen and next to your Health bar in the main game. The latter image will go away once I release this build on the main branch. It's there just for testing. To get back to the main build:

• In the Steam Client Library where it lists all of your games, right click on HammerHelm
• Click Preferences
• In the window that opens, select the "Betas" Tab
• Choose “None” from the drop down
• Steam should then revert back to the main client

-Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected] My Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperSixStudios

This is a quick build to fix two issues that I found while testing HammerHelm on the Steam Deck. This bugs were likely occurring in the main build so I made this update to post now rather than wait until my Steam Deck update is ready.

• Fixed a bug that sometimes caused your character to stop attacking and reset even though you were holding down the controller "attack" button.
• Fixed a bug that sometimes caused monsters to run in place if you ran out of their attack range right before they tried to attack.

I'm also working on a Steam Deck update to resolve some of the issues that Valve found, including auto launching the keyboard when asked to enter text and lots of UI improvements to make the UI more readable. These UI updates will help make the PC version easier to read too. I have a bad habit of using small text in a lot of the UI and I really shouldn't as it's bad for accessibility. So I'm using this as a catalyst to go through and update the UI. I hope to have the Steam Deck build up on the test branch soon! -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Today's build contains some quick fixes and improvements based on recent feedback.

• Fixed a bug that caused Vampiric gems to never appear as loot.
• Reduced the amount of health regeneration from a Drain weapon a bit.
• Updated the "interact area" for placed rugs to make them easier to pick up and move.
• Added a chance for Skeletons to spawn as part of the Clear Ruins and Noises quests to make getting Skeleton Parts a bit easier.
• Increased the skill point level cap to 36.

-Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Today's build is a quick update to resolve a bug that caused NPC Workers to attempt tp path through houses after loading a save. Workers should now correctly path around buildings on their way to a tree or stone. -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Today's build includes some fixes to some recently reported bugs.

• NPCs are now less likely to get stuck on corners when pathing near buildings
• Walking near the Alchemist Shop should no longer cause the character to jump high in the air
• Updated collision on wooden houses to match up with the walls better
• Fixed a typo with Spindleleaf that caused localization to fail
• Fixed a bug that caused both the keyboard and controller UIs to appear for a couple of the How To Fight UIs.

-Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Tonight's build includes a couple of fixes to the townspeople manager.

• Canceling Revert to Worker and then renaming an NPC will no longer result in that NPC being set to a worker.
• Updated the sorting code for the Sort by Job to correctly interact with the job toggles.

-Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Tonight's build fixes a bug that could cause enemy spellcasters to get into a bugged state if they were the only monster left at the start of a fight, making them invulnerable to damage. This was most noticeable with the Lich battle in the Scarecrow quest if you died and then re-engaged the Lich. -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Today's build includes some quick fixes for issues reported by the community:

• Moving a placed object (like a painting) from the top level of your home will no longer cause the object to disappear.
• Added two additional placement spots above the second story door of the Champion's Home.
• Fixed a bug that caused the T-Section Stone Tower to not correctly delete when attempting to delete it.
• Fixed a bug that caused an erroneous red footprint to sometimes appear in your town.

-Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Tonight's update rebalances how gold is distributed in the game a bit.

• Increased the bonus gold from treasure chests based on your level.
• Increased the gold cap for dungeons and caves. Right now you get an amount of gold at the end of the cave/dungeon run based on the number of monster spawners you fought. This value is capped and this update increases that cap. This is especially useful in lower to mid levels.
• Doubled Shadyee's purchase prices.
• Increased the leather drop numbers for monsters that have leather as their secondary loot option (this includes Skeletons, Ratmen, and some more of the low/mid level monsters). This means you should be less reliant on just Goblins and Orcs for leather.

This update also turns on the holiday content including the blinking lights for the storehouses and the craftable holiday tree! -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Today's update is the brewing system! I've made a few changes since I announced the system so I will detail those here. There are three brews. I updated the names based on some feedback. Also Brews no longer rely on the crafting level of the Brewer, but rather unlock as you build more Breweries. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/61aaf2d956e2ba0661f8287e12b75ba809cf2af6.png Hammer Spark Brew increases the chance that any of your crafters will craft a masterwork item. It requires you to have at least 2 Breweries. The Ironbeard Brew increases the amount of resources a townsperson can carry. Note this also means there's a chance of getting over the normal maximum of a resource from that townsperson. This brew applies to any townsperson who automatically gathers resources including workers, miners, farmers, herbalists, and hunters. This brew requires you to have at least 3 Breweries. Buulloar's Brew increases the mood buff from having a beer. This increase will stack with the buff from having honey beer making for a very powerful brew indeed! This brew requires you to have at least 4 Breweries. I still need to add this functionality to the Townspeople UI, but since this update took longer than I expected it to I wanted to release it now rather than wait for that. For now you can assign a brew to a brewer simply by speaking with them. -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Brewers have been in HammerHelm since almost the very start of development - which shouldn't be surprising, what self-respecting Dwarf would found a town and not have Breweries!? Up until now though, brewers crafted beers that only granted a mood buff, but otherwise felt a bit flat (get it? flat! ːhh_happyː). The new Brewing system will allow you to assign a special brew to each brewer you have in your town. You can have up to one of each brew in production per brewer. This means there's even reason to have more than one brewer now too! The current mood buff from beer will remain in place as well and each brewer will automatically make the special brew whenever they make beer. The special brew does not require any additional ingredients. There are three brews currently planned although I might add one more. Access to each brew is unlocked as your Brewer gains levels. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/ea6c87f282582e35a1cd90ef7c9fb742db94c2a1.gif The Quality Brew increases the chance that any of your crafters will craft a masterwork item. It requires the brewer to be level 2 or higher. The Strength Brew increases the amount of resources a townsperson can carry. Note this also means there's a chance of getting over the normal maximum of a resource from that townsperson. This brew applies to any townsperson who automatically gathers resources including workers, miners, farmers, herbalists, and hunters. This brew requires the brewer to be level 3 or higher. The Best Brew doubles the mood buff from having a beer. This increase will stack with the buff from having honey beer making for a very powerful brew indeed! The Best Brew unlocks at level 4. Just like other townspeople, Brewers gain a level automatically for each day they are on the job. A Townsperson's level is displayed next to their portrait as a series of green bars. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/121fc82db0e8b2e836013be73e53e04bd96e65b4.png I'd love to hear what you think of the update to Brewing and if you have an idea for the fourth brew that fits with the current town and townspeople mechanics, I'd love to hear that too! Also reminder - the Halloween event ends tomorrow morning. Thanks everyone! -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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A small build to address some difficult to read text after getting some feedback. This is mostly in the story UI for the prologue and intro: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/e5bfd0bb9f684893c4fb42492a0288348ce5c324.png I also made some other minor changes to pop-ups and backgrounds to create some more contrast on the text as well. -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Find "crafting pumpkins" as loot on any monster. Halloween items can be crafted at the Carpenter Shop. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/54b9b4a5284eb635f9406aba33ce7cdd2bc3c069.png Craft two different kinds of Pumpkin Lamps, a Pumpkin Training Dummy, and a Spooky Cauldren! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/ba714a3cfebc00add2de538d7f78a04aba176ba5.gif Also, stone lampposts are automatically turned into pumpkin lampposts! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/7da2efee7ac26b3d277bf3ea58dede86d1518e65.png The crafting pumpkins and Halloween items will be available until November 6th. This update also includes a new feature requested by the community - an icons toggle for shops! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/14c2bc9e82e122abf7f7cfafe13b2ddf77dec5d7.png I hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween and thank you so much for your support! :hh_dwarf: -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Today's build includes some balance changes to combat:

• Increased the stamina cost of the Kick skill to 25.
• The Sword power attack should no longer hit multiple enemies.
• The Sword power attack's damage has been increased a bit.
• Removed the fencing outside of the Haunted Mansion as it could cause the Lich to get stuck and break the boss fight.

-Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Tonight's build includes a big update to localization and a new wall size! All of the text for the new content added the past couple of months has now been officially localized. This update also includes a new, smaller wall size to help you make your town exactly as you want. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/e7073335451d89e4e69df7e4247677dee605684b.png Just look at the little guy! ːhh_happyː There are now three wall sizes, the current 10 and 6 and now this 3. Note the size is the footprint size, not the number of wall parts. -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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Tonight's build includes some quality of life improvements based on your feedback! Pressing the "Loot All" button in the treasure UI will now close the UI if you are able to take all of the treasure. If your inventory is full and you can't take everything, then the UI will not close. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/597e7e6acd8049f4324469e6a1895367e8c40c2c.png Added a light when in build mode during the night so you can see a bit better. Without light {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/bc378e3eda9bdd4a36083c94967be2edf57dbaf6.png With light {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/9c5ce241d13125f79f7e35bec7e4edf8a7e0b81b.png Buildings now display their footprint size when selecting them in the build menu. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/29603119/d941d27cf9f08bcd1c50dd907b5975a32a14e86f.png This update also includes a quick change to drinking potions. You can no longer drink a potion if you are in the air, either from jumping or falling. This fixes a couple of issues with animations getting stuck when doing this. -Jonathan "Calandryll" Hanna [email protected]

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