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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Coop Catacombs: Async Multiplayer Roguelike

« on: June 09, 2025, 10:24:52 PM »

Coop Catacombs v1.6 is finally here! 🕳️⚔️

After 6 months of steady development, I’m excited to share the latest and biggest update yet. Version 1.6 brings major improvements to gameplay, balance, and content—refining the dungeon-crawling experience while introducing loads of new surprises.

🆕 What’s new?

🛠️ New magical tools like the Shovel, Flute, Pickaxe, Bell, and Feather, each with unique effects on exploration and combat.

🎭 New gear slots and equipment: powerful cloaks, crowns, gloves, and boots that add more variety and strategy to your loadout.

🧠 Improved AI: enemies behave more intelligently, patrol less predictably, and apply pressure in new ways.

🧱 Dungeon visuals and item generation have been revamped for variety, flavor, and consistency.

🔧 Countless balance changes and bug fixes (over 100!), covering everything from invisibility mechanics to trap interactions and monster stats.

It’s a good time to return to the catacombs... or descend for the first time.

🔗 Download and play: https://aikoncwd.itch.io/coop-catacombs
Full changelog here: https://aikoncwd.ovh/coop_catacombs/changelog/

Let me know what you think, and thanks to everyone who continues to support and test the game!

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Coop Catacombs: Async Multiplayer Roguelike

« on: March 24, 2025, 08:44:32 AM »

How do players adapt to changing dungeon difficulty, especially when a new dungeon can be "easier" due to the random element in map and item generation?

It's a bit of a tricky question to answer because each player will adapt based on their playstyle and knowledge of the game. A new dungeon could feel "easier" than the previous one due to the random items that were generated, but in any case, it will always be one floor longer, which means you'll encounter new and more dangerous enemies. In Coop Catacombs, the type of enemies you face is tied to the floor level—the deeper you go, the more dangers you'll find.

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Coop Catacombs: Async Multiplayer Roguelike

« on: March 18, 2025, 08:44:14 AM »

What’s the best way to prepare for the increasing difficulty after a dungeon reset, especially in terms of choosing weapons, magic, or traps?

When a player completes the current dungeon, a new one (harder) is generated for the remaining players. When I say "harder," I simply mean that the dungeon’s depth level has increased, making the path to the goal (the Orb) longer.

The type of monsters you encounter is tied to the dungeon's depth level. So, by increasing the depth, you’ll face new, tougher monster types.

That being said, due to the completely random nature of dungeon generation, it’s possible that a deeper dungeon might actually feel "easier" than the previous one. This can happen if powerful items spawn early on, allowing you to progress faster. So, to be precise, a new dungeon is USUALLY harder... but not always. What it will ALWAYS be is longer.

Once the dungeon reaches its maximum depth level, a new season starts and the dungeon resets back to level 1, creating an endless cycle.

As for the best strategy... it really depends on how the new dungeon has been generated. There’s no magic formula that works every time, though there are some general tips that are useful in most situations: itch.io/t/4417977/basic-survival-in-the-dungeon

In future updates, I’ll be adding new mechanics focused on strategy, giving each player more options to approach the game. Some of the main features I have planned include: pets (and the ability to use magical staffs like Healing or Protection on them), a wishing well, digging up graves, and more…

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Coop Catacombs: Async Multiplayer Roguelike

« on: December 25, 2024, 01:55:28 AM »

Version 1.5 of Coop Catacombs is here! This update introduces a wealth of new features and enhancements to elevate your gameplay experience. Meet Vesper, a mysterious NPC who reveals secrets of the game, and immerse yourself in real-world moon phase events that affect your adventures. Enjoy improved inventory management with the Potion Belt and Scroll Case, along with a variety of rebalanced mechanics for monsters, items, and spells. We've also resolved numerous bugs to deliver a smoother, more refined journey. Dive into the dungeons, explore fresh content, and master new strategies! 🌟

Official Link: aikoncwd.itch.io/coop-catacombs
Rogue Basin: roguebasin.com/index.php/Coop_Catacombs

Changelog v1.5
New Features and Additions
Gameplay Enhancements

    New NPC: Vesper the Lorekeeper, who provides secrets and hints about the game.
    Timed Events: Real-world events like full/new moons now affect gameplay, with Vesper providing details.
    Dungeon Features:
        Larger rooms (11x11).
        Expanded layouts for rooms, including more grass.
        Tombstones with player names and engravings. Destroying them may reveal items or summon monsters.
        Braziers that can be kicked or used to spread fire by throwing items at them.
    Graveyard Improvements:
        The first tombstone is dedicated to the current player.
        Lightbug particle effects added for ambiance.
    New actions and commands
        New stat: Luck
            Affects finding better enchantments on items, loot rate, hit probability, trap detection, and triggering.
            Press '@' to check your current luck.
        New action: Disarm trap
            Press 'Shift+D' next to a revealed trap to disarm it (costs 5 turns).
        New action: Known items
            Press 'Shift+K' to list known or discovered items

Inventory and Management

    Potion Belt: Dedicated inventory storage for potions.
    Scroll Case: Dedicated inventory storage for scrolls.
    Ring Swapping: Ability to swap rings when equipping a new one if two are already equipped.
    Charge Consolidation: Picking up identical staffs/pendants adds charges to existing items instead of taking up inventory space.

GUI and Visual Improvements

    Stats that increase or decrease show green/red visual effects.
    Status bar now displays 5 larger lines of text (previously 4).
    Examine cursor now blinks for better visibility.
    Improved item descriptions for shields and armor, showing enhanced stats if enchanted.
    Inventory shows icons for each item type.
    New window for monster stats and descriptions via the examine feature.
    New animations for attacks by players and monsters.

Magic and Items

    New Magic Staffs:
        Staff of Nature: Creates a large patch of grass or tall grass.
        Staff of Fire Flame: Leaves a fire trail when cast.
    New Scrolls:
        Scroll of Nature: Creates a large patch of grass or tall grass.
    Improved Statues:
        Added descriptions and lore for 130+ gods.
        Warrior statues now display real player names and humorous messages.
    Clairvoyance Scroll: Now reveals only the layout instead of the entire floor.
    Awareness Potion/Pendant: Now reveals traps in addition to their other effects.

Balancing Adjustments
Monsters

    Monsters may speak or shout when attacking the player.
    Centaurs now shoot arrows more frequently.
    Reworked Ghosts:
        HP scales with dungeon depth.
        Damage and item drop rates increase with depth.
        Bonus experience gained per kill.
        New sprite
    Skeletons: Increased damage from 1d12+4 to 1d14+4.
    Gelatinous Cube: Loot rate increased from 22% to 25%.
    Myconids and Hellhounds now trigger traps.
    Myconids may drain charges from staffs/pendants on hit.
    Nagas: Increased flat damage by +3 per hit, loot rate from 16% to 18%.
    Floating Eyes: Increased flat damage by +1, loot rate from 12% to 15%.
    Spiders now leave a trail of webs as they move.

Items and Stats

    Removed maximum charges for staffs and pendants.
    Scrolls of Enchantment add 3 charges to staffs and pendants (1 for cloning staff).
    Demolition and Perforation spells now deal increased damage (3d10+2) and can break braziers and tombstones.
    Pendant of Electric Strike now shoots in eight directions.
    Increased HP gained from Potion/Pendant of Life.
    Adjusted max HP formula when leveling up to 1d6+1 + level/2 (previously 1d8 + level/2).
    Flammable items (e.g., wood, cloth, paper) on the floor now burn if touched by fire.
    Rust gas corrodes items on the floor.
    Wisdom Scroll/Potion now grants more experience.
    Swords are now more likely to land double attacks.
    Reduced the number of items available for sharing after player death.
    Players can now use items while paralyzed.

Dungeon

    Increased the number of items and monsters per level.
    Bastion stones now stay longer in the dungeon.

Bug Fixes
Gameplay and Mechanics

    Fixed lunge attacks on acid monsters corroding sabers.
    Prevented player from burning multiple times when walking over fire.
    Traps no longer block magic projectiles.
    Polymorph spell now maintains dungeon generation consistency.
    Fire Flame staff no longer damages fire-type monsters.
    Self-targeting with staffs is no longer possible.

UI and Interaction

    Examining objects now works correctly except if multiple entities occupy the same tile.
    Added a button to reload CAPTCHA images to prevent softlocks.
    Improved error handling and verbosity for HTTP connectivity.
    Corrected instances of messages displaying over doors.
    Items on the floor are now hidden under soft fog conditions.

This update brings a wealth of improvements, new features, and critical fixes. Dive in and explore the enhanced world of Coop Catacombs!

Official Link: aikoncwd.itch.io/coop-catacombs
Rogue Basin: roguebasin.com/index.php/Coop_Catacombs

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Coop Catacombs: Async Multiplayer Roguelike

« on: October 30, 2024, 10:18:38 PM »

Coop Catacombs updated to v1.4.5

Solved some bugs and security fixes. Better graveyard layout and preparing the database for the new (upcoming) big update.

Security Fixes
    Secure mail-recovery option: Implemented a secure option for mail recovery to prevent account blocking.
    Captcha: Added a captcha when completing the dungeon to prevent unauthorized access.
    Block old clients: Older clients are now prevented from logging in, enhancing access security.

Bug Fixes
    Dungeon seed: Fixed issue with incorrect dungeon seed that wrote messages and left dead bones unnecessarily.
    Magic projectiles: Magic projectiles can no longer pass over player messages.
    Perforation Staff: Resolved error when using the Perforation Staff near the Crystal Orb.
    Fire spread: Improved fire spread over green grass for a more realistic effect.

Environment and Layout Improvements
    Graveyard layout: Improved graveyard layout, now with 10 tombs aligned per row for a more orderly presentation.


Official Link: aikoncwd.itch.io/coop-catacombs
Rogue Basin: roguebasin.com/index.php/Coop_Catacombs

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Coop Catacombs: Async Multiplayer Roguelike

« on: May 22, 2024, 08:23:34 AM »

I've played it before, it's quite fun

Thanks!

We have an official discord channel to discuss and balance the game. Im still developing new items and mechanics. Feel free to join or use this thread. I will check the forum weekly to answer any question.

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Coop Catacombs: Async Multiplayer Roguelike

« on: May 19, 2024, 08:28:58 AM »

Can i see other players in the dungeon? Why do call this cooperative?

Hi.

No! The game have asynchronous multiplayer.

All the players face the same dungeon in their own. But it's cooperative because you can help the rest of the players by giving information about the dungeon, the layour, the monsters, the traps, the items... using messages on the floor and walls.

And if you die, you can leave one of your items on the floor, helping the next player to complete the dungeon.

The moment the dungeon is beaten, a new (harder) one will generate for all the players.

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Coop Catacombs: Async Multiplayer Roguelike

« on: May 17, 2024, 09:52:17 AM »

Hey Roguetemple Community,

I’m excited to introduce Coop Catacombs, a traditional roguelike with a unique twist: asynchronous multiplayer and cooperative play. Explore static dungeons alongside other players, leaving messages and items to aid or deceive fellow adventurers. Complete a dungeon to reset it for all players, increasing its difficulty and etching your name in history!

Features:

    - Procedural generation
    - Permadeath
    - Turn-based combat
    - Diverse weapons, magic, and traps
    - Dynamic graveyard and player messages
    - Coop gamplay

Join the adventure and leave your mark! Check out the game on itch.io.

> aikoncwd.itch.io/coop-catacombs
> roguebasin.com/index.php/Coop_Catacombs
> aikoncwd.ovh/coop_catacombs/changelog/

Happy dungeon crawling!