Noblesse Oblige v0.14.0.10 "The Shadows Within" Patreon Release! (Patreon)

Has been two weeks, so I'm opening this to knight tier. Hope everyone enjoys!


Edit #5: Updated to v0.14.0.10
This fixes various minor issues, as well as a bug that caused Wracking Poison from an enthralled enemy to be able to trivialize two bosses in the Somnus section. Another notable addition is "Adventure Mode," which can be found under settings. This is a WIP, but it decreases all enemy HP and damage by 20%, deactivates certain boss skills, and weakens others a bit more.

Get it here! or on Steam (may need to verify integrity to force an update)


Edit #4: Updated to v0.14.0.9
This primarily fixes an issue with Sindarion's throne room scene not being accessible in Chapter 13.


Edit #3: Updated to v0.14.0.8.

This fixes a bug that would cause the game to crash in Chapter 10. In addition, I've corrected a bug that caused Monomachy effects to make multi-hit attacks on the same target only hit once (note: this currently only fixes enemy Monomachy, Ariston's will be adjusted in the future). I've also added one additional short scene at the start on the Eris branch, and added some dialog changes for one scene elsewhere on that branch.


Edit 2: Updated to v0.14.0.7.

This fixes a bug with loyalty from one of the deployments (old saves will be fixed retroactively), correctly removes Arkos Underworld at the start of the chapter if not invested, and fixed some bugs I had introduced for Riversmeet and Medea's Beguile.

Moreover, after a suggestion on the Discord, this version contains a new feature that lets you set a persistent name within a given run of the game and have it show on the save screen. To use this, you'll need to turn in Save Names in the System Menu (defaults to off for lag prevention), then choose the option right below it to set a name.


Edit: Updated to v0.14.0.6.

This mainly adjusts balance within the Somnus section (by making Thornlash not hit Enthralled targets within that section), and fixes one bug in that section where a door wouldn't allow you to pass through it in both directions.

Also fixed a bug causing the discount to Grove Defenders not to apply correctly.

Chapter 13 is finally done! As you may have noticed, I've adjusted the name after some playtester feedback. XD This is the longest chapter of the game so far. I hope everyone enjoys!


As usual, scroll to the bottom for instructions on how to play on Steam if you prefer that route. I should be around this evening and over the weekend if any issues arise. One particular note: certain sections of this update have a font change for Old High Versalian. Let ne know (a) if this never shows up for you and (b) if it does, what do you think of it? I'm open to finding something different if it's hard to read. Feel free to report issues or share thoughts/feedback either here or in the patreon channels of the game Discord!


Note: As ever, comments may contain spoilers, so read with care. Patch notes may also include spoilers of prior version content.

v0.14.0.5 "The Shadows Within" Patch Notes (1-3-2025)

• 104k(!) words of content.

• Significant new section of the story.

• New partial Castle Kharos iteration.

• New combat sections.

• Major optional side section for some routes (those with Somnus who kept Tychus for interrogation).

• Five new achievements for those playing on Steam.

• New level up skills available for several party members!

• Three new loyalty skills (Ariadne 75, Ligaea 75, Somnus 50).

• One new throne room scene (Cynthia).

• New Ariadne art! Ariadne's outfit has been redone by Mimo! I'm very happy with the results of this. A patch to use the old outfit may be added in the menu at a later time.
  

• New bust art cut-ins for "ultimate" skills such as Wildfire and Power Shot! (Can be turned off in the System Menu if desired).
  
  

• Door customization for the doors in the throne room at Castle Kharos have been added!
  
  
  
  

= Balance Changes

• Adjusted the damage of Ariadne's Burning to scale less strongly with level.

• Adjusted Wildfire damage to be reduced slightly more by mdf.

= UI Improvements

• Expanded skill selection box and reworked party UI in battle. Character's expression changes from buffs or low HP should now more visible.
  
  Added a turn counter to combat.

• Sir Leonidas and the honor guard now have custom sprites if the proposal "Elite Honor Guard" was invested in and completed.
  
  

= Bugfixes

• Corrected the description of Unrelenting to properly indicate that it restores 30 TP rather than 40 TP.

• Fixed a bug that caused enemies who attack multiple times a turn to do nothing when affected by Enthrall or Beguile.

• Added a fallback to autosave to prevent the game from hanging on a failure to autosave correctly.

• Barrage or other instant skills no longer consume Ligaea's Confidence.

• Echo of Light and other instant skills no longer consume Calysia's Full Moon.

• Various typo reports and fixes to old content (thanks to everyone who reported).

= Screenshots

Steam Version Info

Steam Beta Key: fytyhfhCh13Beta

You can access the steam version by choosing the game in your library -> properties -> betas, and entering that code. An important note, the Steam version of the game is keyed to give the supporter rewards (extra armor colors, Crown Loyalist Pendant, and Crown Loyalist Token) based on the Steam dlc rather than based on it being a supporter version. This isn't a behavior I want to mess with. You'll still have the items if you import a save with them, though.