UPDATE: Version 1.3 relased

[Dancing Dragon Games]

Patch notes:

1.3 - March 14th, 2018

-Balance pass on all bosses
-Some bosses that were too challenging were toned down, namely Lamia and Sand Dozer
-Others beefed up a bit, mostly late game bosses and optional bosses
-Hard mode final boss's "charge up" move slowed down by 50% to give you more time to react-
-UI Sound effects updated
-Apple of Unlocked Potential and Apple of New Limits have been removed from the game
-Class changes 1 and 2 are now forced as part of mandatory game play

[KelpTheGreat]

Would it be possible to add the option of selecting which UI sound effects you want? I'm used to the old ones and the new ones are very disconcerting.

How will the class change... changes affect players who had received the apple(s) but hadn't yet used them? Will the apple(s) be deleted from their inventory and the class change selection window appear when they load their game? Also, will this affect current save games or only new ones?

[Dancing Dragon Games]

You can still use the apples as is, and you will automatically promote once you reach the previously apple-bearing events. Let me know if you run into any issues!

[quixoticaxis]

Wow, you still update the game years after release. Thank you!
Why did you decide on removing apples? Did some people miss them?

[Dancing Dragon Games]

Originally posted by quixoticaxis:

Wow, you still update the game years after release. Thank you!
Why did you decide on removing apples? Did some people miss them?

It created some issues with the sequence of player power increase because yeah, they don't get used. Skyborn's not meant to be a "kick you in the gut" kind of game so I just made it automatic.

Yes I still very much love this game and my dreams of a sequel will never fade. Some day I'll be able to make it.

[quixoticaxis]

Originally posted by harmonic42:

Yes I still very much love this game and my dreams of a sequel will never fade. Some day I'll be able to make it.

I hope so. It would be great to have a sequel.

[Liam]

Interesting that you did a balance pass for some of the more challenging bosses after so long, but nice to see a game get this kind of love so many years after~ Was there anything that sparked it, or was it just on a whim? Admittedly I felt there was more hard mode balance issues with Echoes than Skyborn when playing through, though that might just be because I hit a solid wall on the final set of bosses and got grumpy, lol. Still need to go back to Echoes and beat the hard mode bosses one of these days.

And the apple change makes sense since I was one of those players that hoarded the apples for so long, haha.

[Dancing Dragon Games]

I just love Skyborn so much and don't like the idea that it's just sitting neglected...

Yes I'm going to release a balance patch for Echoes very soon!

[Liam]

Ah, glad to hear it. Thank you for continuing to support your games! I'm super excited to see more of the tactics style one you're developing right now, too.

[Dancing Dragon Games]

Originally posted by Liam:

Ah, glad to hear it. Thank you for continuing to support your games! I'm super excited to see more of the tactics style one you're developing right now, too.

I'm very close to having a cover art/title logo soon so I'll be able to post all about it on Twitter/Facebook! And probably here too

[Scorched]

I just purchased and install this game but I am having a heck of a time getting it to launch...any suggestions?

[Dancing Dragon Games]

Are you getting an antivirus issue?

[Scorched]

Originally posted by harmonic42:

Are you getting an antivirus issue?

No, not sure what is going on...I am going to reinstall it and go from there, will post again if problem persists

[Plastic Shitlord]

Very sad to see the apples gone - the old way of getting all the bonus abilites was making it worth the effort

[Dancing Dragon Games]

You still have to do all those things, it's just that the game in essence makes you eat the apples right away. The purpose was to make sure players were not missing out on the first one, which can lead to some wonky and unfair circumstances.

[wufei88]

Hmm, could always add steam workshop to continue the game onwards with new stuff to do by players imagination. :)