Shards of the library

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• Patch Notes·4 Jun 2026Official

  2026-06-03-june-update

  # June Update 🎉 ## 📱 Major UI Overhaul (In Progress) - We are currently completely restructuring the **Web UI**. - The mobile and PC versions have not yet been updated; support for these platforms is planned for a later date. ## 🎒 Inventory Expansion - The number of default item slots has been expanded from **100** to **1,000**. ## 🔹 Week 2 Progress - **Star Sparkle Effects** Added: New visual effects have been applied to the UI. - **Stella Party Map** Structure Changes: The map layout and pathways have been newly designed. - **Spaceship Map** Structure Changes: Movement and interactions within the spaceship have been improved. ## 📚 Semester Schedule & Updates Although things are busy right now with the summer semester in full swing, **working on game updates is always a joy!** Please look forward to continued improvements and new content in the future! --- > Your feedback is always welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment or send us an inquiry.
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• Patch Notes·16 May 2026Official

  Update Notes (2026/05/15)

  # Shards of the Library - Unified Update & Developer Notes Hello, this is Joey, the developer of Shards of the Library. I would like to share our recent core system balancing, visual overhauls, localization updates, and future development plans with the Steam community. ## 🌐 Official Website Launch * You can now visit **(http://shardsofthelibrary.com)** to directly access our official game page and developer site! * Discover rich information, ranging from the Lorebook and Character Dictionary to the Item DB and detailed patch notes. --- ## 🛠️ Major Updates * **Stamina System Overhaul:** Stamina consumption during weapon attacks has been increased. Stamina passive skills have been applied, and cost balancing (ranging from 0.1 to 1) has been carefully adjusted. * **Equipment & Items:** A new foundational framework for class-specific equipment has been established. We are also replacing item meshes (such as food items) to capture a true classic RPG aesthetic. * **Zodiac System Integration:** Unique buffs and effects corresponding to each character's Zodiac sign have now been integrated into the game. --- ## 🎬 Visuals & Audio * **Cinematic Sequences Added:** We have successfully implemented a cinematic camera sequence that triggers the first time a player enters any map (level), along with logic to restrict player movement during the cutscene. * **Character & UI Polishing:** The main menu layout has been revamped. We are currently polishing character appearances, starting with male characters (fixing hair CC bugs, adding detailed facial features, and adjusting color palettes). * **Sound & Effects:** Missing skill sound effects have been added, and the visual effects when traveling through portals have been significantly improved. --- ## 💬 Localization & Dialogue * **Massive Localization Update:** We've pushed a large-scale text translation patch that naturally distinguishes between polite and casual speech based on each character's MBTI and personality. * **Affection-Ba...
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• Patch Notes·26 Apr 2026Official

  Update Notes (2026/04/25)

  📢 Development Update & New Official Website! Hello everyone! We have a lot of news to share today, including a major development update, upcoming plans, and the launch of our official game website! 1. Official Website Open! 🌐 We have just launched our official game page! You can now visit https://joeystickdev.github.io/ to access all important information in one place, including: Game Descriptions & Lorebook (Settings) News, Update Logs, and Devlogs Official Notices Steam Page link, Screenshots, and Roadmap 2. Visual & Character Modeling Updates ✨ Male Model Update: Textures have been significantly improved for a more natural look. (The female mesh is currently a work-in-progress and will be updated soon!) Hair Options: We've added more hair varieties that players can equip. Character Controller (CC): All CC collision and stuttering issues have been entirely removed, making movements much smoother. Portal Colors: The colors of the in-game portals have been modified. 3. Cinematic Camera System 🎥 We are currently experimenting with cinematic cameras to enhance immersion. As a test, a new cinematic cutscene has been added for when you first enter the Main Village! We plan to utilize this for more important scenes in the future. 4. Bug Fixes 🛠️ Fixed early-game navigation bugs. Fixed an issue where the scenario triggered too quickly when moving across the map. 5. Localization & Development Roadmap 🗓️ Korean Localization: To those waiting for the Korean patch, we sincerely ask for a little more of your patience. The developer has recently been wrapping up their university graduation project and other coursework, which has caused some delays. Development Process: To keep up the momentum, we are now applying Scrum methodologies learned from university to our solo development process! Upcoming Roadmap: We will soon be adding a clear roadmap to the new website. We're planning out a realistic and achievable schedule for our next goals. Thank you so much for your continued sup...
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• Patch Notes·1 Apr 2026Official

  Update Notes (2026/04/01)

  Update Details - Fixed a bug where storage boxes were not properly removed when deleted. - After completing Main Story 0_3, players can now start the **Tutorial Guide Quest** from Leon. - The Tutorial Guide introduces various in-game activities. Completing specific missions grants experience points and government subsidies. - Fixed an overflow bug that occurred when money or experience exceeded the maximum Integer value. - Unstarted missions are now easier to identify in the Library app. - Improved the home teleport portal system. - Fixed UI font issues inside the Infinite Dungeon. --- ## 🌍 Localization Note The Korean patch is still in progress, and the English text is also being gradually refined. I plan to continue localization work after the English system is more fully stabilized. --- ## 🎨 UI/UX Focus I have a strong interest in improving UI/UX moving forward. Next semester, I’ll be taking **CSE463**, and I hope to return with more refined improvements. ---
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• Patch Notes·20 Feb 2026Official

  Update Notes (2026/02/19)

  # 📢 Shards of the Library – Update Log (February 19, 2026) --- ## 🆕 Update Details - Fixed a bug where storage boxes were not properly removed when deleted. - After completing Main Story 0_3, players can now start the **Tutorial Guide Quest** from Leon. - The Tutorial Guide introduces various in-game activities. Completing specific missions grants experience points and government subsidies. - Fixed an overflow bug that occurred when money or experience exceeded the maximum Integer value. - Unstarted missions are now easier to identify in the Library app. - Improved the home teleport portal system. - Fixed UI font issues inside the Infinite Dungeon. --- ## 🌍 Localization Note The Korean patch is still in progress, and the English text is also being gradually refined. I plan to continue localization work after the English system is more fully stabilized. --- ## 🎨 UI/UX Focus I have a strong interest in improving UI/UX moving forward. Next semester, I’ll be taking **CSE463**, and I hope to return with more refined improvements. --- ## 💬 Developer Comment It’s been a continuous cycle of QC lately. Features that were previously working sometimes stop working unexpectedly, and fixing one bug seems to reveal five more elsewhere. Maybe one day all the bugs will finally be gone… 😅 --- Thank you for your patience and continued support. I’ll keep pushing forward step by step. Enjoy your journey in **Shards of the Library**!
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