cosmonarchy-bw-prerelease/patchnotes.md

# 6 August 2023 -- prospective patch notes

## Designer's Notes

More rebalancings, more new sprites, more bugfixes, and a more useful patch description when I'm not sleepy!

## Latest content

- [Pr0totype #17 - Wiggle No Longer](https://youtu.be/vzT1jlksd4o)
- [Daily castovers continue...](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLACFHAM2MlxPpMqYiRo1XyklxcrWWUhnl)
	- [Alexhandr vs benno](https://youtu.be/tLUDuxJJvZs)
	- [The Shambler vs benno](https://youtu.be/F2pvUWRELfE)
	- [Solstice vs The Shambler](https://youtu.be/0r-8BohFFhs)
	- [neblime vs Alexhandr](https://youtu.be/_UNjFIOP0AU)
	- [DF vs neblime](https://youtu.be/EFKu20RjFTM)
	- Btyb88 vs Alexhandr, [part 1](https://youtu.be/_tstnApmDb0) and [part 2](https://youtu.be/fg18cMzKVIs)
- [Fraudarchy 5 August 2023](https://youtube.com/live/e0Eim1Vve_Q)

## UI
- Added a new config option for always showing condensed selections (c. DF)
- When holding shift (or when config - always_show_extended_tooltips is set to true), weapon tooltips now display approximate ranges with a circle
	- This is **not** 100% consistent with weapon ranges; we will improve this feature in time!
- It is now possible to train Scribes when selecting Nexuses and Embassies together

## Audiovisuals:
- New sprite:
	- Nathrokor, Liiralisk (c. Solstice)
- Updated sprite:
	- Quazilisk (c. Solstice)
- Updated icon:
	- Diadem
- New weaponfire SFX:
	- Silvertongue

## Bugfixes
- Stability:
	- Fixed another nullsprite crash (r. Alexhandr)
	- Fixed a few crashes related to removing units via triggers (r. StratosTygo)
- Gameplay:
	- Structures can no longer spawn trained units on different height levels based on rally point (c. Veeq7)
	- Attacks with the "go to max range" behavior now calculate max ranges more accurately (c. Veeq7)
	- Hippogriffs no longer miss their target while at max range (c. Veeq7)
	- Anciles no longer protect against friendly "go to max range" projectiles when those projectiles kill their target
	- Anthelions can no longer damage undetected hidden enemies (r. IskatuMesk)
	- Fixed Sevenstep projectile movement being slower than intended
	- Town centers are no longer placeable near Vespene Ridges in quasifog (r. Mystery Meat)
- Audiovisuals:
	- Magenta and Patriotic Freedom are no longer rollable as player colors
	- Transport UI now colorizes as green for own units (c. Veeq7)
	- Aura circles no longer show for selected enemy units (replay/witness mode notwithstanding)
	- Fixed Gosvileths not getting the correct shadow offset when cancelling or interrupting constructions (r. Mystery Meat)
	- Fixed error printout related to Sevenstep's passive
	- Corrected Silvertongue portrait

## Terran
- [Mason](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/mason) and [Talos](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/talos):
	- Repair HP amount now 75% of the previous amount per second
- [Cleric](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/cleric):
	- Healing rate now 9 HP per second, from 12
- [Cyclops](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/cyclops):
	- Mineral cost now 100, from 75
	- HP now 85, from 80
	- Weapon damage now 10, from 6
	- Armor penetration now 0, from 1
	- Weapon cooldown now 1.25, from 0.75
	- Fragmentary Shells removed
	- **New: Recursion Rounds:**
		- Each Cyclops attack leaves behind a latent shell that detonates after 2 seconds, dealing 10 damage to all enemies within 2 range
- [Valkyrie](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/valkyrie):
	- HP now 160, from 180
	- Armor now 3, from 2
- [Hippogriff](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/hippogriff):
	- Weapon cooldown now 2.5, from 2.25
	- Weapon range now 13, from 15
	- Turn rate now 6, from 12 (matches Minotaur)
- [Quarry](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/quarry):
	- Collision size adjusted to make right-side resource returns more elegant
- [Treasury](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/treasury):
	- Collision size now identical to Ministry (slightly wider, slightly shorter)

## Protoss
- [Hierophant](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=protoss/hierophant):
	- Initial attack windup now 3 frames long, from 6, increasing responsivity

## Zerg
- [Quazilisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/quazilisk):
	- Weapon damage now 2x6, from 1x5
	- Now moves ~20% faster
- [Izirokor](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/izirokor):
	- Attack windup now 2 frames long, from 4, increasing responsivity
- [Skithrokor](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/skithrokor):
	- Armor now 1, from 2
- [Vithrilisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/vithrilisk):
	- HP now 180, from 200
	- Weapon cooldown now 2, from 1.875
- [Gorgrokor](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/gorgrokor):
	- Armor penetration now 0, from 1
	- Weapon cooldown now 0.5, from 0.42
	- Weapon splash radii now 20/30/40, from 30/37/45 (pixels)
- [Alkajelisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/alkajelisk):
	- Turn rate now 8, from 12
- [Alkaj Chasm](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/alkaj-chasm):
	- Mineral and gas costs now 500/700, from 400/800
Fix another trigger crash; Fix Anthelions hitting undetected hidden units; Add Scribe training for mixed Nexus/Embassy selections; Replace Nathrokor graphic; More rebalancing 2023-08-06 02:55:59 +00:00			`# 6 August 2023 -- prospective patch notes`
Initialize new repository 2023-02-16 18:16:49 +00:00
			`## Designer's Notes`
Significant update! Apollyoid Adhesive, Broodspawn, and Vengeful Ascension cornerstones 2023-05-25 21:34:52 +00:00
Fix another trigger crash; Fix Anthelions hitting undetected hidden units; Add Scribe training for mixed Nexus/Embassy selections; Replace Nathrokor graphic; More rebalancing 2023-08-06 02:55:59 +00:00			`More rebalancings, more new sprites, more bugfixes, and a more useful patch description when I'm not sleepy!`
Improve the look of Cyprian, Cyclops 2023-07-03 03:01:46 +00:00
Fix many Wellbore-related issues; Fix targeting string error; Reimplement Diadem damage overlay 2023-07-11 22:06:28 +00:00			`## Latest content`

Fix another trigger crash; Fix Anthelions hitting undetected hidden units; Add Scribe training for mixed Nexus/Embassy selections; Replace Nathrokor graphic; More rebalancing 2023-08-06 02:55:59 +00:00			`- [Pr0totype #17 - Wiggle No Longer](https://youtu.be/vzT1jlksd4o)`
			`- [Daily castovers continue...](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLACFHAM2MlxPpMqYiRo1XyklxcrWWUhnl)`
			`- [Alexhandr vs benno](https://youtu.be/tLUDuxJJvZs)`
			`- [The Shambler vs benno](https://youtu.be/F2pvUWRELfE)`
			`- [Solstice vs The Shambler](https://youtu.be/0r-8BohFFhs)`
			`- [neblime vs Alexhandr](https://youtu.be/_UNjFIOP0AU)`
			`- [DF vs neblime](https://youtu.be/EFKu20RjFTM)`
			`- Btyb88 vs Alexhandr, [part 1](https://youtu.be/_tstnApmDb0) and [part 2](https://youtu.be/fg18cMzKVIs)`
			`- [Fraudarchy 5 August 2023](https://youtube.com/live/e0Eim1Vve_Q)`
Update many Terran graphics; Adjust Apollyoid Adhesive proccing; Update map force names; Add Tournament Pool subfolder 2023-07-19 23:11:36 +00:00
Fix melee splash on new units; Add config option for always showing condensed selections 2023-07-31 18:58:13 +00:00			`## UI`
Fix another nullsprite crash; Replace Liiralisk sprite; Fix Sevenstep errors (still need to fix underlying visual bug) 2023-08-01 17:06:23 +00:00			`- Added a new config option for always showing condensed selections (c. DF)`
Reduce Skithrokor armor to 1; Standardize aura display for allies/witnesses only; Fix Gosvileth shadow bug; Add approximate weapon range display 2023-08-02 16:46:01 +00:00			`- When holding shift (or when config - always_show_extended_tooltips is set to true), weapon tooltips now display approximate ranges with a circle`
			`- This is not 100% consistent with weapon ranges; we will improve this feature in time!`
Fix another trigger crash; Fix Anthelions hitting undetected hidden units; Add Scribe training for mixed Nexus/Embassy selections; Replace Nathrokor graphic; More rebalancing 2023-08-06 02:55:59 +00:00			`- It is now possible to train Scribes when selecting Nexuses and Embassies together`
Fix another nullsprite crash; Replace Liiralisk sprite; Fix Sevenstep errors (still need to fix underlying visual bug) 2023-08-01 17:06:23 +00:00
			`## Audiovisuals:`
Tweak Quazilisk graphic; Fix trigger crash; Overhaul map organization; Add new weaponfire SFX; Misc balance tweaks 2023-08-05 20:39:06 +00:00			`- New sprite:`
Fix another trigger crash; Fix Anthelions hitting undetected hidden units; Add Scribe training for mixed Nexus/Embassy selections; Replace Nathrokor graphic; More rebalancing 2023-08-06 02:55:59 +00:00			`- Nathrokor, Liiralisk (c. Solstice)`
Tweak Quazilisk graphic; Fix trigger crash; Overhaul map organization; Add new weaponfire SFX; Misc balance tweaks 2023-08-05 20:39:06 +00:00			`- Updated sprite:`
			`- Quazilisk (c. Solstice)`
			`- Updated icon:`
Big fixes for Hippogriff, rally point, and more; 1v1 map organization update 2023-08-04 03:06:51 +00:00			`- Diadem`
Tweak Quazilisk graphic; Fix trigger crash; Overhaul map organization; Add new weaponfire SFX; Misc balance tweaks 2023-08-05 20:39:06 +00:00			`- New weaponfire SFX:`
			`- Silvertongue`
Fix another nullsprite crash; Replace Liiralisk sprite; Fix Sevenstep errors (still need to fix underlying visual bug) 2023-08-01 17:06:23 +00:00
			`## Bugfixes`
			`- Stability:`
			`- Fixed another nullsprite crash (r. Alexhandr)`
Fix another trigger crash; Fix Anthelions hitting undetected hidden units; Add Scribe training for mixed Nexus/Embassy selections; Replace Nathrokor graphic; More rebalancing 2023-08-06 02:55:59 +00:00			`- Fixed a few crashes related to removing units via triggers (r. StratosTygo)`
Revise Cyclops 2023-08-01 23:39:14 +00:00			`- Gameplay:`
Big fixes for Hippogriff, rally point, and more; 1v1 map organization update 2023-08-04 03:06:51 +00:00			`- Structures can no longer spawn trained units on different height levels based on rally point (c. Veeq7)`
			`- Attacks with the "go to max range" behavior now calculate max ranges more accurately (c. Veeq7)`
			`- Hippogriffs no longer miss their target while at max range (c. Veeq7)`
Ban magenta as a player color 2023-08-02 20:46:12 +00:00			`- Anciles no longer protect against friendly "go to max range" projectiles when those projectiles kill their target`
Fix another trigger crash; Fix Anthelions hitting undetected hidden units; Add Scribe training for mixed Nexus/Embassy selections; Replace Nathrokor graphic; More rebalancing 2023-08-06 02:55:59 +00:00			`- Anthelions can no longer damage undetected hidden enemies (r. IskatuMesk)`
Revise Cyclops 2023-08-01 23:39:14 +00:00			`- Fixed Sevenstep projectile movement being slower than intended`
Big fixes for Hippogriff, rally point, and more; 1v1 map organization update 2023-08-04 03:06:51 +00:00			`- Town centers are no longer placeable near Vespene Ridges in quasifog (r. Mystery Meat)`
Fix another nullsprite crash; Replace Liiralisk sprite; Fix Sevenstep errors (still need to fix underlying visual bug) 2023-08-01 17:06:23 +00:00			`- Audiovisuals:`
Ban magenta as a player color 2023-08-02 20:46:12 +00:00			`- Magenta and Patriotic Freedom are no longer rollable as player colors`
More fixes 2023-08-04 03:50:15 +00:00			`- Transport UI now colorizes as green for own units (c. Veeq7)`
Reduce Skithrokor armor to 1; Standardize aura display for allies/witnesses only; Fix Gosvileth shadow bug; Add approximate weapon range display 2023-08-02 16:46:01 +00:00			`- Aura circles no longer show for selected enemy units (replay/witness mode notwithstanding)`
			`- Fixed Gosvileths not getting the correct shadow offset when cancelling or interrupting constructions (r. Mystery Meat)`
Revise Cyclops 2023-08-01 23:39:14 +00:00			`- Fixed error printout related to Sevenstep's passive`
Tweak Quazilisk graphic; Fix trigger crash; Overhaul map organization; Add new weaponfire SFX; Misc balance tweaks 2023-08-05 20:39:06 +00:00			`- Corrected Silvertongue portrait`
Revise Cyclops 2023-08-01 23:39:14 +00:00
			`## Terran`
Fix Ensnare on noncombatants; Reduce healing and repair rates 2023-08-06 03:11:13 +00:00			`- [Mason](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/mason) and [Talos](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/talos):`
			`- Repair HP amount now 75% of the previous amount per second`
			`- [Cleric](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/cleric):`
			`- Healing rate now 9 HP per second, from 12`
Revise Cyclops 2023-08-01 23:39:14 +00:00			`- [Cyclops](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/cyclops):`
			`- Mineral cost now 100, from 75`
			`- HP now 85, from 80`
			`- Weapon damage now 10, from 6`
			`- Armor penetration now 0, from 1`
			`- Weapon cooldown now 1.25, from 0.75`
			`- Fragmentary Shells removed`
			`- New: Recursion Rounds:`
Increase Hierophant responsivity; Update Liiralisk wireframe 2023-08-02 03:17:54 +00:00			`- Each Cyclops attack leaves behind a latent shell that detonates after 2 seconds, dealing 10 damage to all enemies within 2 range`
Tweak Quazilisk graphic; Fix trigger crash; Overhaul map organization; Add new weaponfire SFX; Misc balance tweaks 2023-08-05 20:39:06 +00:00			`- [Valkyrie](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/valkyrie):`
			`- HP now 160, from 180`
			`- Armor now 3, from 2`
Fix another trigger crash; Fix Anthelions hitting undetected hidden units; Add Scribe training for mixed Nexus/Embassy selections; Replace Nathrokor graphic; More rebalancing 2023-08-06 02:55:59 +00:00			`- [Hippogriff](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/hippogriff):`
			`- Weapon cooldown now 2.5, from 2.25`
			`- Weapon range now 13, from 15`
			`- Turn rate now 6, from 12 (matches Minotaur)`
Tweak Quazilisk attack and movespeed; Update Treasury and Quarry collision 2023-08-04 15:09:38 +00:00			`- [Quarry](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/quarry):`
			`- Collision size adjusted to make right-side resource returns more elegant`
			`- [Treasury](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/treasury):`
			`- Collision size now identical to Ministry (slightly wider, slightly shorter)`
Increase Hierophant responsivity; Update Liiralisk wireframe 2023-08-02 03:17:54 +00:00
			`## Protoss`
			`- [Hierophant](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=protoss/hierophant):`
Tweak Quazilisk graphic; Fix trigger crash; Overhaul map organization; Add new weaponfire SFX; Misc balance tweaks 2023-08-05 20:39:06 +00:00			`- Initial attack windup now 3 frames long, from 6, increasing responsivity`
Increase Izirokor responsivity 2023-08-02 14:09:51 +00:00
			`## Zerg`
Tweak Quazilisk attack and movespeed; Update Treasury and Quarry collision 2023-08-04 15:09:38 +00:00			`- [Quazilisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/quazilisk):`
			`- Weapon damage now 2x6, from 1x5`
			`- Now moves ~20% faster`
Increase Izirokor responsivity 2023-08-02 14:09:51 +00:00			`- [Izirokor](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/izirokor):`
Reduce Skithrokor armor to 1; Standardize aura display for allies/witnesses only; Fix Gosvileth shadow bug; Add approximate weapon range display 2023-08-02 16:46:01 +00:00			`- Attack windup now 2 frames long, from 4, increasing responsivity`
			`- [Skithrokor](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/skithrokor):`
Tweak Quazilisk graphic; Fix trigger crash; Overhaul map organization; Add new weaponfire SFX; Misc balance tweaks 2023-08-05 20:39:06 +00:00			`- Armor now 1, from 2`
			`- [Vithrilisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/vithrilisk):`
			`- HP now 180, from 200`
			`- Weapon cooldown now 2, from 1.875`
			`- [Gorgrokor](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/gorgrokor):`
			`- Armor penetration now 0, from 1`
			`- Weapon cooldown now 0.5, from 0.42`
Fix another trigger crash; Fix Anthelions hitting undetected hidden units; Add Scribe training for mixed Nexus/Embassy selections; Replace Nathrokor graphic; More rebalancing 2023-08-06 02:55:59 +00:00			`- Weapon splash radii now 20/30/40, from 30/37/45 (pixels)`
			`- [Alkajelisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/alkajelisk):`
			`- Turn rate now 8, from 12`
			`- [Alkaj Chasm](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/alkaj-chasm):`
			`- Mineral and gas costs now 500/700, from 400/800`