After an update full of mutations and decisions, the new version 1.0.3 of Master of Cladia arrives, the first of the year, bringing important changes for novice alchemists who decide to take their first steps on the continent of Cladia.

Version 1.0.3 introduces significant improvements aimed at reducing the entry friction for new players and saving time for veteran players by easing the burden of performing external calculations.

Campaigns

The entry barrier posed by learning all the mechanics of Master of Cladia has been a major issue, highlighted on multiple occasions. From the development team, we are aware that the information provided by the game regarding certain interactions leaves much to be desired; our first proposal to address this problem comes after months of planning and development.

Version 1.0.3 introduces a new game mode: Campaigns. Players will take control of a renowned alchemist and must complete a series of challenges and missions to overcome the different scenarios. Each campaign will feature a maximum of 10 scenarios.

Each scenario features its own selection panel, with a custom map.

Reimagining the Tutorials

Alongside the campaign system comes a new version of the game’s tutorials. Now, instead of appearing as a pop-up during a normal match, the tutorial is fully contained within the first available campaign: The Ascent. Throughout the scenarios, the Grand Alchemist Jaxun will accompany you, explaining the game’s core mechanics. As of version 1.0.3, the old tutorial will no longer be available.

Incubating Egg Viability

A new tab has been added to the egg details window to indicate the viability of an egg currently being incubated. Viability represents the probability that an egg will fail to hatch, be considered aberrant, and need to be discarded.

To prevent more experienced alchemists from wasting time performing external calculations, and to assist new players, starting with version 1.0.3 the incubator will perform a pre-calculation of viability. This information will be shown to the player as a label based on a set of ranges. The list of viability ranges is as follows:

• Unviable → 0% viability

• Very Low

• Low

• Moderate

• High

• Very High

• Viable → 100% viability

New viability precalculation window

Combat Victory Probability

The simulation’s accuracy now uses the new ranking system:

• Unreliable

• Reliable

• Very Reliable

App Rating Window

Starting with version 1.0.3, after using the application for a certain number of hours, an app rating window will appear. This window will redirect the information to the corresponding store depending on the platform.

Balance

Brilliance and Feat Selection

The new Feat selection mechanic has been well received but has significantly impacted match balance. It is now much easier to obtain legendary Feats with minimal effort; for this reason, the probability table has been adjusted to better balance the ranges.

Mutations

A new mutation distribution system has been implemented to prevent the same statistic from mutating multiple times in a row. After a statistic mutates, the system will prioritize mutating all other statistics before selecting the same one again.

Action Execution Order

The execution of the ritual spell "Apotheosis" will now occur at the end of the turn, allowing players to stop its casting during the last preparation turn.

Units

The unit Guayota now possesses the perk "Tyrant King".

Perks

• Stunned
  New special attack that prevents an enemy unit from executing its combat turn. Units can resist the effects of being stunned based on their Intelligence.

• Defensive
  New perk. The unit gains x Dodge when defending one of its lairs.

• Fire Shield
  Returned attack types changed from: All → Normal

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an error that allowed combat replays to trigger "Unit Dies" events incorrectly.

• Fixed an error that prevented region indicators in the region selection window from updating Kanendulas warnings when the player was dead.

• Fixed an error that allowed combat replays to display a unit’s hidden perks in the perks list.

• Fixed an error that allowed the perk selection system to offer perks from a conflicting alignment after one alignment had already been chosen (e.g., "Vampiric Blood" after choosing "Celestial Blood").

• Fixed an error that allowed dragon eggs to gain a perk from mutation after already obtaining one through Brilliance.

• Fixed an error that prevented the Cemetery from properly updating the internal state of a dead dragon after cancelling the casting of a resurrection ritual.

• Fixed errors that prevented the Dracolich conversion from granting the correct benefits.

• Fixed an error that prevented a Dracolich from receiving age modifiers on perks if the dragon didn’t have them while alive.

• Fixed an error that prevented a Dracolich from overwriting the Terror Aura value if the dragon already had that perk alive.

• Fixed an error that prevented the event viewer from correctly recalculating the player avatar size if the previous event was a player vs. Neutral combat (Population or Dungeon).

• Fixed an error that prevented the system from saving Sound, Window Type, and Language settings when logging out.

• Fixed several translation errors in the Cemetery.

• Fixed an error that prevented the “This spell is already being cast” warning from appearing when attempting to stack a resurrection spell.

• Fixed an error that allowed the system to generate multiple scenes when clicking the "Go to Scene" buttons (e.g., Dragon Cave).

• The strategic map UI now internally deactivates during scenario changes.

• Fixed an error that prevented the audio system from correctly updating the list of currently playing BGM tracks.

• Fixed an error that allowed users to write messages that could stop the game.

• Fixed an error that allowed players to use unauthorized avatars.

• Fixed an error that prevented the event system from distinguishing between aerial and ground combat.

• Fixed an error that prevented the combat system from resetting the state of dragons fleeing from combat on the losing side.