Sulphur Memories: Alchemist

Devlog

• Sulphur Memories: Alchemist 0.3.1 is out
  August 09, 2024 by Spellweaver

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  The new version is out! You can see the changes in this video, or, if you prefer the text format, read the changelog below. Now available on Steam in addition to itch.io! The saves from versions 0.2 a... Continue reading
• I am back, I bring a devlog, and a release date
  June 26, 2024 by Spellweaver

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• A 3-year retrospective of Sulphur Memories: Alchemist
  August 17, 2023 by Spellweaver

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  Hello there. In this "short" one-hour video, I am reminiscing on the past 3 years of development, and how Alchemist has changed throughout this time, while sharing some insights behind the decisions I... Continue reading
• Upcoming Steam release and name change
  May 20, 2023 by Spellweaver

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  Hello! I am happy to announce that the Steam page for Alchemist is up. The game will be released on Steam with the next update, which I plan to do this autumn. Feel free to wishlist if you don't want... Continue reading

  
• Populating the tavern, continuing the main quest, adding some snowy weather
  April 28, 2023 by Spellweaver

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  Hello there! I'm happy to remind you that I'm still alive and still working on the game, and for specifics please proceed to the video... Continue reading
• A devlog about sewers. At least partially.
  February 11, 2023 by Spellweaver

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  Just so you guys don't think that I'm dead, here is what I've been working on... Continue reading
• Alchemist 0.2.4 patch is released!
  December 15, 2022 by Spellweaver

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  Another unexpected small patch! Changelog: New content: Herbal groves can now be either 2 or 3 areas in size (instead of always 3). Herbal groves now have a chance to end with a lily pond instead of a... Continue reading
• Alchemist 0.2.3 patch is released!
  December 04, 2022 by Spellweaver

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  Hey there. 0.2.3 is a small patch that I had to roll out because I found a couple of bugs and couldn't stand keeping them in a release version. It's compatible with saves from 0.2.1 and 0.2.2. Changel... Continue reading
• Alchemist 0.2.2 is released!
  November 29, 2022 by Spellweaver

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  Hello everyone! Today I'm releasing 0.2.2, a QoL and bugfix update. The saves are compatible with 0.2.1. Changelog: Quality of life: Hotbar. You can bind items or actions to it, and use it with both k... Continue reading
• Alchemist 0.2.1 is released!
  October 20, 2022 by Spellweaver

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  The new version is out! You can see the changes in this video, or, if you prefer the text format, read the changelog below. Changelog: New content: An entirely new prologue that tells the story from t... Continue reading
• The last update before 0.2.1
  October 14, 2022 by Spellweaver

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  Expect the next version after I'm done with testing. For now, enjoy this devlog... Continue reading
• Assorted features I've done over the summer
  August 12, 2022 by Spellweaver

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  If you felt like the game needed more NPC, or more quests, or area variety, or some new UI elements, then you'll be happy to see this one... Continue reading
• A new prologue, and death options - coming soon.
  June 03, 2022 by Spellweaver

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• Atmosphere-related features for Alchemist
  March 30, 2022 by Spellweaver

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• Alchemist 0.1.2 Quality of life update
  February 24, 2022 by Spellweaver

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  Update 0.1.2 is live! I showcase the changes in the video, and here's also a written version of the changelog. Save games from the previous version are fully compatible with this one. Features Update... Continue reading
• Alchemist 0.1.1 is released!
  February 07, 2022 by Spellweaver

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  Took me long enough, hasn't it? Anyway, now all those features, that I've been teasing you with, are here. If you like watching videos, this one contains all the changes, with some visual reference, b... Continue reading
• The last update before the 0.1.1 release: research system, lore books, dynamic music
  January 27, 2022 by Spellweaver

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  The release will happen soon. I'm thinking a couple of weeks. For now I'm doing the playtesting and minor tweaks. There will be a separate post recounting the full changelog when it happens... Continue reading
• My work on the last area for the following release: the crypt.
  December 13, 2021 by Spellweaver

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• Started working on tier 2 areas, here's the bewitched wood, with a shrine of standing stones
  November 11, 2021 by Spellweaver

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• Water shader, and finalizing tier 1 areas
  October 17, 2021 by Spellweaver

  I really wanted to have some water in my 2d game. And because I'm not a sane person, it's a shader imitating distortions... Continue reading
• An upcoming system for recipe unlocks, and general new content
  September 11, 2021 by Spellweaver

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• The features of July: Purkinje shift, new area, new interface.
  July 30, 2021 by Spellweaver

  In preparation for the progression system, I'm gradually reworking the world areas. Also adding some graphical features that I think are neat... Continue reading
• A look at some upcoming features implemented over the June
  July 02, 2021 by Spellweaver

  Starring: overhaul of wall-mounted objects, automatic cataloguing of recipes and components in your journal, and some cute critters... Continue reading
• Linux version is now available
  June 11, 2021 by Spellweaver

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  I've included .love package of the game for Linux users. Instructions: Install love . Download the .love file. Open terminal and go to the directory where Alchemist.love is located $ love Alchemist.lo... Continue reading
• Alchemist 0.0.3 is released!
  June 10, 2021 by Spellweaver

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  This update addresses a few bugs that were discovered, adds several convenience features, some new sounds and quest journal... Continue reading
• Alchemist 0.0.2 is released!
  May 18, 2021 by Spellweaver

  The video contains all the changes since the last version. However, if you prefer reading to watching, I've compiled the list for you. Main menu Saving/loading functionality (still 1 slot per characte... Continue reading

  
• Sounds and music are coming to the game, with overworld travel, trade and loot.
  March 27, 2021 by Spellweaver

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• The tavern and its talkative owner, and some UI
  February 15, 2021 by Spellweaver

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  Another work-in-progress update: new UI stuff, new dialogue interface, some in-game story. Hope you enjoy... Continue reading
• Showing off some of the future improvements
  January 18, 2021 by Spellweaver

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  New watercolor-styled icons, main menu, and tiling improvements are all to be seen in the video. I worked hard on making the game better looking. I will be making a new release once I reach a signific... Continue reading
• Releasing the first playable in-dev demo!
  November 11, 2020 by Spellweaver

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  Hey. I've finally reached the stage when I'm not embarassed to show Alchemist to the people. It only took 6 months of development, and there's far more ahead. Video is me talking about features and la... Continue reading