Covenant Update Log
Tracking the evolution of the Planes
Army of the Prophecy
v6.8
The Planyu forces mobilize. The prophecy is no longer a whisper, it is a marching battalion.
- Military Tiers: Face various ranks of Planyu Warriors including Scouts, Cadets, Veterans, and the dreaded Emperor's Guard.
- Scaling Challenge: Enemy HP and strength now scale based on the warrior's rank in Prophecy mode.
The Great Unification Lore
v6.7
The stars align as a ancient prophecy is uncovered in the Planar Archives.
- Planar Prophecy: Added a new Prophecy section to the Lore Menu, detailing the Rise of the Planyu Emperor.
- Realm Shattering: Narratives expanded to include the eventual collapse of a forgotten realm and the rifts it will leave behind.
Soul Forging & Moderation
v6.6
The Borderlands now echo with new voices. The ritual of Soul Forging is now available to all warriors.
- AI Soul Forging: Forge your own AI companions with custom personas and greetings.
- Overseer Approval: Integrated submission queue for Admins to review and approve user-made bots for public use.
- Constructive Feedback: Creators now receive rejection reasons directly on their bot interface for transparency.
Dynamic Combat Overhaul
v6.5
The kinetic energy of the Planes has intensified. Combat is now more expressive for both warriors and watchers.
- Animated Duels: Cards now feature zoom-and-glow play effects and satisfying impact tremors when dealing damage.
- Spectator Polish: Watchers now see smooth HP transitions, pulsing turn indicators, and floating battle numbers.
Overseer's Authority
v6.4
New administrative rituals have been established to maintain order in the Planar Arena.
- Moderation Tools: Admins can now banish souls directly from the Leaderboard or via manual ID entry.
- Evidence Webhooks: Banishment records are now transmitted to the Divine Oracle via Discord Webhooks for permanent logging.
Observer's Focus
v6.3
Matchmaking rituals have been suspended to focus on the stability of the Planar Spectator network.
- Spectator Mode: Remained fully active to allow warriors to witness live battles.
- Multiplayer Suspension: Quick matching features removed to ensure solo stability.
Authenticated PvP Rituals (Archived)
v6.2
Historical record of the experimental human-vs-human matchmaking system.
The Planar Forge
v6.1
The Kingdom of Planyu expands! Master the art of Alchemy and claim the essences of your fallen foes.
Alchemy Foundations
v6.0
Initial infrastructure for the Planar Forge and elemental tracking implemented.
Stability Restoration
v5.1
Reverted back to the normal navigation menu to fix game functionality issues and ensure stable performance on all devices.
Rise of the Kingdom (Legacy)
v5.0
Experimental 2D RPG adventure menu.
Planar Polish
v4.0
Optimized the Planar interface for pure tactical combat.
- Tactical Focus: Removed exploration elements to prioritize card-based strategy.
- Clean UI: Streamlined menus for faster battle entry.
Bestiary Expansion
v3.9
The Abyssal Legions have grown! A massive influx of new demonic species and D&D horrors has been reported.
- Corrupted Species: Now encountering Demonic Orcs, Elves, and Humans.
- Planar Horrors: Iconic D&D monsters like the Mind Flayer, Beholder, Gargoyle, and Displacer Beast now hunt in the Planes.
- Visual Diversity: All new enemies feature unique red icons matching their species for clear identification.
Mana Stability Patch
v3.8
Fixed a critical bug where mana could drop below zero during complex card sequences.
- Mana Safeguard: Implemented a hard floor for Mana values; it will never drop below 0.
- Cost Correction: Resolved a logic error that occasionally double-deducted mana costs.
Covenant of the Planyu
v3.7
The Planyu have arrived on the battlefield!
- Divine Trade: 50% chance for a Planyu to appear and offer a 1-for-1 card trade.
- God Cards: Temporary, ultra-powerful cards with unique effects like turn-skipping and mana overload.
- Holy Glow: God Cards are visually distinct with a shimmering celestial aura.
Whispers of the Planyu
v3.6
The Great Kingdom has opened its doors! A new species of neutral masters has entered the lore.
- New Faction: Lore added for the Planyu, the white-furred masters of war and peace.
- Trading Secrets: The Planyu are known for commerce; future updates will see them appear as friendly spawns for trade.
Adversary Visual Realignment
v3.5
The demons have shed their placeholder forms for icons that reflect their true species!
- Matching Icons: Enemy avatars now use the same icons found on their cards, ensuring better battlefield recognition.
- The Red Mark: All enemies are now strictly colored red to distinguish them from your own celestial or abyssal powers.
Spectator Hub Refinement
v3.4
The Planar Lobby has been officially rebranded to 'Spectate Fights' to better reflect its purpose as a live combat hub.
- Hub Rebranding: All references to 'Multiplayer Lobby' have been updated to 'Spectate Fights'.
- UI Cleanup: Removed experimental creator command lines from the spectator view for a cleaner observation experience.
Planar Server Sync
v3.3
Divine commands now propagate through the Planar Server.
- Server Intercept: DM commands are now sent via the secure server protocol to update health across all observers.
- Synchronized Grace: Restoring a warrior now triggers an immediate server-side state reconciliation.
Dungeon Master Authority
v3.2
The Architect of the Planes can now intervene! DM Blessing functionality enabled for Creators.
- Divine Intervention: Creators can use the secret code 'deity1997' in watch rooms to restore a fallen warrior.
- DM Blessing: A new holy screen announces the Architect's presence when the code is used.
Planar Identity Hub
v3.1
Identity confirmed! Character names now propagate through the entire Planar network.
- True Name Broadcast: Your custom character name is now proudly displayed in the Planar Lobby for all spectators.
- Mock Data Realism: Other duels in the lobby now feature varied character-like names for improved immersion.
- Live Broadcaster: Every battle started now broadcasts your unique identity to the lobby.
Live Spectator Hub
v3.0
The Planar Lobby is now a dedicated Spectator Hub! All duels across the realms are now broadcast live.
- Live Broadcast: Every battle started by a Planar Warrior now automatically goes live for others to watch.
- Real-Time Feed: Spectators see instant updates for HP, Mana, and Turns in the new Spectator View.
- Pure Watch Mode: Hosting has been integrated into the standard battle flow; the Lobby is now focused entirely on witnessing legendary duels.
Host Authority Update
v2.9
Take command of the battlefield! All started matches now register as live events.
Planar Lobby Expansion
v2.8
The Planes are now connected! Introducing the first phase of Multiplayer functionality.
- Public Lobby: A new central hub accessible from the selection menu.
- Spectator Mode: Jump into live duels to witness the clashing of light and dark.
- Live Feeds: Real-time monitoring of HP and turns for ongoing planar battles.
Divine Gamble Update
v2.7
Clerics now have a choice when facing their end!
- Choice of Faith: Added Challenge Fate button to the divine intervention screen.
- Divine Dice: Roll a D20 to survive. A 17 or higher grants immediate restoration.
- Dual Options: Players can still choose to type verses if they prefer the path of prayer over fate.
Divine Mercy Update
v2.6
Death is not the end for the faithful! Added unique death mechanics for the Cleric style.
- Cleric's Respite: When a Cleric falls, the God of the Realm appears and demands 5 holy verses.
- Divine Validation: Type 5 lines that resemble Bible verses (including book names or verse formatting) to be healed.
- High Stakes: Failure to appease the deity results in immediate and permanent defeat.
Planar Records & Deities
v2.5
The world deepens! Explore the history and legends of the Outer Planes through the new Lore Menu.
- Chronicles: Added a dedicated Lore button to the title screen.
- The Fluffy One: Discover the God of the Realm, a 1-foot-tall deity who guides the clerics.
- Compendium: View detailed backstories for every faction and encounter.
Crisp Contrast Update
v2.4
Visual clarity first! All UI text shadows and glows have been removed for a crisp, clean appearance.
- Battle Ink: Duel stats and health labels are now Jet Black for absolute visibility.
- Menu Whiteout: All selection and log texts have been transitioned to Pure White.
- No More Glow: Purged all text-shadows to ensure text is sharp and professional.
Dark Fantasy Arena Expansion
v2.3
The battlefield has been scorched! Duel in the new Dark Fantasy Arena.
- Epic Scenery: Upgraded battle zone with high-fidelity arena concept art.
- Immersion Boost: Environments now properly reflect the high-stakes D&D combat feel.
The Rustic Tavern Update
v2.2
The Adventure Log has been rebuilt! Enter your journey through a Dark Wood Cabin atmosphere.
- Cozy Aesthetic: Replaced the plain black screen with high-fidelity rustic wood textures.
- Atmospheric Lighting: Warm overlays set a mysterious, cozy mood for starting your quest.
The Identity Update
v2.1
Heroes now have names! Customize your legend in the character selector.
- Custom Names: Type your hero's name at the top of the customizer.
- Default Avatar: If unnamed, your hero defaults to the title "Angel".
- Battle Integration: Your name is now displayed prominently during duels.
Planar Lineage & Power
v2.1
Your choice of species now directly impacts your prowess in the Outer Planes! Each D&D race grants unique Inherent Buffs to your cards.
- Humans: Versatile +2 bonus to every card played.
- Elves: +6 Arcane/Nature power (Mage & Ranger classes).
- Dwarves: +6 Martial/Defense power (Warrior & Cleric classes).
- Orcs: Brutal +8 bonus to all Attack cards.
- Dragonborn: +7 Elemental surge for Mage & Warrior cards.
- Tieflings: +7 Shadow Manipulation for Necro & Rogue cards.
Iconic D&D Realignment
v2.0
Visual Overhaul: All cards have been transitioned to high-quality D&D-Style Icons for a clean, professional aesthetic.
- D&D Icons: Hundreds of cards now feature unique, class-appropriate D&D icons.
- Visual Clarity: Swapped complex illustrations for focused icons, making card types instantly recognizable in heat of battle.
- Technical Status: Background themes remain stabilized on randomized pools until seamless fixes are verified.
Seamless Planar Restoration
v1.9
Visual engine stabilized! Removed all environmental seams and restored the Themed Battlegrounds pool.
- Seamless Worlds: Caves, Ruined Villages, and Temples are back with improved rendering.
- Card Restoration: Cards now feature full unique illustrations while maintaining class-coded borders.
- Visual Depth: High-fidelity backgrounds now scale perfectly to any device without artifacts.
Rainforest Sanctuary Update
v1.8
Lush environments are here! Unified all duel backgrounds to the Rainforest theme.
Midnight Forest Update
v1.7
Stability overhaul! Scrapped bugged randomized backgrounds for a high-fidelity Midnight Forest environment across all duels.
- Atmospheric Depth: New consistent backdrop for all Planar Duels.
- Stability Fix: Resolved environment rendering glitches reported in v1.7.
Demon Incursion
v1.6
Randomized D&D demons now spawn at the start of battle!
- Hell Hounds: Agile hunters with fiery strikes and burning auras.
- Demonic Dragons: Massive brutes that channel abyssal void energy.
- Chaos Variance: Stat variance of +/- 10% makes every encounter unique.
- Inherent Buffs: Every demon spawns with one random minor blessing.
Hero Customization
v1.5
The new Customize menu allows you to define your champion's race, class, and visual style.
Coming Soon:
Magic and Weapon cards will soon receive power buffs based on your selected Species and Archetype!
Chromatic Archetypes
v1.4
Card visual identification has been overhauled. Every class now features a unique color scheme:
Warrior
Mage
Rogue/Ranger
Necro
Dual Class Potential
v1.3
Implementation of hybrid mechanics allowing for dual-class card logic and cross-archetype synergies.
Legacy Improvements
- Monthly Rites: Fight gigantic, multi-stage bosses with environmental hazards.
- The Mana Die: Dynamic turn-based D10 mana generation.
- Planar Ranks: Monthly boss difficulty rankings (Halloween Tier 5).
- Stable Duel: Mandatory 12-card deck verification before battle.