Elven Curse

This simple non-field RPG challenges you to escape a cursed forest. -Prologue- You're the village's best hunter, drawn to a national hunting tournament near the royal capital. Arriving for the opening ceremony, you ventured into the forest, only to wake to a disturbing sight: your campsite deserted, leaving behind only the remnants of numerous hunters. National guards oversee the tournament, yet no one is to be found. Cautious, you begin to walk, only to discover you're inexplicably back where you started. Your usually impeccable sense of direction fails you; this is unsettling. You press on…

What is the "Elven Curse"? This non-field RPG casts you as a hunter striving to escape a cursed forest, guided by a helpful quarter-elf. Gameplay is exceptionally streamlined, using a maximum of three buttons (excluding the main menu).

Character Creation: While you can't manually customize your character, you can reroll stats endlessly. Status increase rates upon leveling up are only visible on this screen and cannot be checked in-game; it serves as a reference point. Game over occurs when your life force reaches zero and you run out of talismans (less than 2).

Foria, the Peddler Quarter-Elf: A young (or seemingly young) quarter-elf encountered in the forest, claiming to be older than you. Though seemingly uninvolved, Foria secretly aids your escape by harnessing the forest's ancient spirits.

Game Setting: The prologue unfolds like a visual story, while Foria's dialogue is cheerful. The game world is depicted through subtle, suggestive language.

Exploration Mode: Progress involves exploring unexplored areas within each section to reveal connecting routes. Exploration success is determined by "fog depth," influenced by your character's stats. If your life force is depleted, use poison or rare talismans to recover, or return to Foria.

Beast Encounters & Hunter Battles: Fierce creatures, from wolves to surprisingly aggressive frogs and rabbits, roam the forest. Defeating them yields hides for trading with Foria. Unlike typical RPGs, combat doesn't grant experience points; the goal is escape. Battles are avoidable (requiring luck or strategic play). As a hunter, you use a bow and arrow. Maintain distance to attack safely, but closing the gap risks a one-sided assault. Options include withdrawing to regain distance or using a flash ball provided by Foria for guaranteed escape.

Cloak & Layering System: Using collected branches, resin, and leather, you create a cloak that enhances your abilities. Up to three layers can be worn, cumulatively boosting stats. Occasionally, the cloak also restores life force. Note: The top layer can be damaged and eventually tear, becoming unusable. The bow and arrow remain unchanged.

This isn't just a game; it's an experience. It features:

• Skill selection from random options.
• Reflex, strategy, skill, and luck challenges.
• Material gathering, synthesis, and alchemy.
• Preparation (leveling and purchasing) before progressing.
• Autosave (though not during battles; closing the app in the base menu is recommended for reliable saves).

What's New (v1.2, Dec 18, 2024): Bug fix addressing unintended transitions to character creation mode. Previous updates included typo corrections (v1.1) and minor bug fixes, message changes, and credit additions (v1.0 and v0.1).

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