Grim Misadventure #129: Ashen Forecast

[Norzan]

you could even say place holder familiar

Hmm, maybe it will come back to me eventually.

[kidpid]

Will 1.0.3.0 come with changes to the skill queue? Right now anything that’s bound to LMB takes priority over other skills, which is the opposite of how it should be. This issue is especially frustrating when using and auto attack replacer on LMB because it’s constantly being casted so you have to specifically stop using your auto attack in order to cast skills in your rotation.

[Zantai]

Will 1.0.3.0 come with changes to the skill queue? Right now anything that’s bound to LMB takes priority over other skills, which is the opposite of how it should be. This issue is especially frustrating when using and auto attack replacer on LMB because it’s constantly being casted so you have to specifically stop using your auto attack in order to cast skills in your rotation.

Quickbar has, and had for a long time (always?), priority over LMB. The build I play most of the time for fun literally relies on holding LMB (Beronath’s Fury) and casting various cooldowns off of the quickbar and I’ve never had problems.

Are you sure you’re not mashing your keyboard cooldowns too fast?

[Jaknet]

I’m not sure if improved casting behavior was really needed for mouse and keyboard users, it seemed fine to me.

I’m guessing you missed the long thread about having it changed since the expac came out

Love the controller UI overlay

You mean, GD had controller support? Since when?

Since a long time ago and only thanks to Rhis messing about in his own time to see if he could get a controller working.

[Jaknet]

You mean, GD had controller support? Since when?

Since a long time ago and only thanks to Rhis messing about in his own time to see if he could get a controller working.

[Lamante]

WOW!

Here comes the hype again!

[kidpid]

Quickbar has, and always had, priority over LMB. The build I play most of the time for fun literally relies on holding LMB (Beronath’s Fury) and casting various cooldowns off of the quickbar and I’ve never had problems.

Are you sure you’re not mashing your keyboard cooldowns too fast?

There’s been multiple times when a skill would be off cooldown and I would cast it only for it to never cast. For instance on my Warder that I’ve been playing recently I have savagery bound to LMB and have Blade Arc on my quickbar. There will be times where I will cast Blade Arc when it comes off cooldown, watch the quickbar icon do the pressed animation, and then it will come back up without ever casting and require me do.mash the hell out of the button until it finally goes off. This is an issue I’ve had on multiple builds too, and not just ones that have AA replacers bound to LMB. The whole casting queue feels clunky. I would give a more concrete example, but I’m at work and won’t be back home for a while.

[MatMB]

i really love the entrance of the new roguelike the casting improvement looks neat too !

[Zantai]

There’s been multiple times when a skill would be off cooldown and I would cast it only for it to never cast. For instance on my Warder that I’ve been playing recently I have savagery bound to LMB and have Blade Arc on my quickbar. There will be times where I will cast Blade Arc when it comes off cooldown, watch the quickbar icon do the pressed animation, and then it will come back up without ever casting and require me do.mash the hell out of the button until it finally goes off. This is an issue I’ve had on multiple builds too, and not just ones that have AA replacers bound to LMB. The whole casting queue feels clunky. I would give a more concrete example, but I’m at work and won’t be back home for a while.

It could also be another example of the skill cast range issue we’re eradicating in V1.0.3.0, so give it a go after the patch I suppose.

[pappee]

I do hope with the new Crucible maps, an option to select the desired level will come as well rather than re-hosting until you get your favorite one, or the new AoM ones. Good job guys so far! Hype!

[Soup]

I hope the improved casting behavior is optional - it will cause serious headaches casting spells with important positioning and short ranges like Wendigo Totem (when playing as a summoner.)

It could also be another example of the skill cast range issue we’re eradicating in V1.0.3.0, so give it a go after the patch I suppose.

I don’t think it is a cast range issue actually, because it happens to me with non-target skills such as aura toggles. It seems to be due to inputting commands too quickly - some either get overridden by later input or missed due to another action being in process or the command queue being full.

[CairnBridgeRepairGuy]

I hope there is going to be moar bridge content.

[They_Live]

I hope there is going to be moar bridge content.

looks like the new roguelike dungeon is nothing but a HUGE bridge

[Wisteria]

This entrance door is sumptuous. I want it as a shield.

[Malfet]

Lots of good stuff incoming, loving it, thanks!

[arnge]

Good stuff as always. I love that rouge like entrance.

Great work guys

[Temper]

I don’t think it is a cast range issue actually, because it happens to me with non-target skills such as aura toggles. It seems to be due to inputting commands too quickly - some either get overridden by later input or missed due to another action being in process or the command queue being full.

Well, I’ve experienced a similar behavior but I always attributed it to cc. I find it extremely hard to keep track of all the active status effects on my char. Even with high resists to freeze and stun, I assumed that it was the interaction between CC, skill queue and continued key input which resulted in a ‘clunky feel’ at times.

[Algonkin]

I’m so happy. This is the best game I have ever played…even surpassing Titan Quest…it’s brilliantly designed.

[hrwd]

Grim Misadventures is back!

Ashes of Malmouth, our massive expansion to Grim Dawn, has been out in public for nearly a month now. The reviews are in, and you all sure seem to be enjoying yourselves! AoM is currently sitting at 90% on Steam and 5/5 stars on GoG.

Now that you’ve had some time to explore all the new places and fight all the new bosses, I imagine you’re starting to feel that itch for what’s coming up next, and we don’t intend to disappoint.

Here is a look at some of what’s in store for you as we continue to support Ashes of Malmouth post-release:

V1.0.3.0
The next large update is actually nearly here. It’s already in testing and is expected to go live in the next two weeks. This patch will address many reported issues, whether that’s concerning loot, questing, items or otherwise. It will also bring with it some overall balance adjustments and improvements to the new Components introduced in Ashes of Malmouth.

But that’s not all. We can’t just have a big patch and call it a day at some bug fixes and balance changes. That is simply not how we roll. V1.0.3.0 is highlighted by two major features: improved casting behavior and enhanced controller support.

What this means to you is that the casting behavior of all skills will be updated to be much more responsive. Casting a skill will make the character cast it immediately in the targeted direction rather than forcing the character to run up to the skill’s casting distance.

As an example, let’s say you try to cast the Arcanist’s Callidor’s Tempest. Currently, if you point the cursor far away from your character, your character would run up to the minimum distance that ability can be cast and then actually cast the skill. With the V1.0.3.0 improvements, it won’t matter where your cursor is on the screen. Callidor’s Tempest will cast immediately without any additional movement. A major improvement!

The other feature, which actually made the above possible, is to dramatically improve Grim Dawn’s functionality with a controller. This means much better controller configuration and custom UI elements catered specifically to the controller (note: active only while you have a controller enabled on your PC).

This is another major step towards getting Grim Dawn onto the Xbox, and the PC version benefits in the process!

V1.0.4.0
Coming up fairly quickly after V1.0.3.0 is in your hands, this patch will be focused on upgrading the Crucible.

First up, we are introducing not one, but two new arenas for your combat pleasure. These will be available to all players who own the Crucible DLC, whether you have Ashes of Malmouth or not. A little peek at one of the upcoming arenas:

The other change, a much bigger endeavor, is not only going to incorporate Ashes of Malmouth enemies into the Crucible, but also extend the difficulty with the introduction of additional waves. We have not yet finalized how many new waves we will be adding, but you will have ever greater challenges to crush, and more loot to gather. The addition of Ashes of Malmouth enemies will be focused primarily on these additional waves, though we will sprinkle in a few encounters in waves 1-150 as well.

And don’t worry about certain Arcane heroes and Nemesis encounters. As with Loxmere before them, they will be adjusted accordingly for the Crucible.

As the new waves will include expansion-only enemies, this feature will be exclusive for owners of Ashes of Malmouth and the Crucible DLC.

Beyond…
There are many things in store for you after V1.0.3.0 and V1.0.4.0, and sharp eyes will notice that I haven’t even mentioned the new Roguelike Dungeon yet.

The upcoming dungeon will introduce you to Mogdrogen’s personal haven within the world of Cairn; or it was the beast god’s haven until the corrupting presence of the Aetherials and the Chthonians took root within the Ancient Grove.

When its gates are opened to you in early 2018, you will face off against once majestic beasts of the wild, forever tainted beyond redemption by the invaders of Cairn. With a heavy heart, Mogdrogen will implore you to enter his domain and bring an end to the corruption. You will be tasked with ending the existence of a guardian as old as the bog itself, the Heart of the Wild, the grove’s Keeper. The ceaseless vigil of Mogdrogen’s mightiest creation will finally come to an end.

Like knowing what is coming up next for Grim Dawn? Grim Misadventures are posted less frequently as we focus on supporting the expansion and its upcoming content updates. Check back on 12/04/2017 for the next Grim Misadventure.

WASD movement?

Please, please, please! xD

[ibugsy]

WASD movement?

Most likely never. Like 95% never. See this [post=50735]post[/post].