⚔️ Hearthvale Dev Log #7 — Dungeon System, Crafting Expansion & House Progression

Hello everyone! 🌿
Welcome back to another Hearthvale development update!

This dev log introduces some of the biggest gameplay changes so far, including the dungeon system, craftable equipment, and a new progression structure centered around the House.

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🏠 Progression Moved to the House System

Player progression is now fully integrated into the House system.

The House now acts as the central hub where players:

• Equip and unequip gear
• View stats
• Manage progression
• Prepare for dungeon runs

This change makes progression more organized and gives players a clear “home base” for their character development.

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⚔️ Equipment System Expanded

Players can now:

• Equip and unequip items freely
• Craft Apprentice-tier equipment
• Use gear to improve their stats for dungeon runs

This marks the beginning of the core gear progression loop:

Craft → Equip → Hunt → Gather → Upgrade

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🛠️ Crafting System for Materials & Equipment

Crafting has been expanded beyond basic items.

Players can now:

• Craft materials
• Craft Apprentice equipment
• Use dungeon drops as crafting ingredients

This creates a self-sustaining gameplay loop between gathering, crafting, and selling.

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🗡️ Dungeon System Now Playable

The first version of the dungeon system is now live!

How Dungeons Work

• Entering a dungeon consumes 20 Energy

• Players fight monsters inside the dungeon

• Defeating monsters grants:

  • Materials
  • Equipment drops

This introduces the game’s core combat and farming system, which will later connect to:

• Equipment enhancement
• Higher-tier gear
• Advanced dungeons

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💰 Selling Materials and Equipment

Loot from dungeons is now useful beyond crafting.

Players can now:

• Sell gathered materials
• Sell equipment drops
• Earn currency through dungeon farming

This adds an economic loop to the game:

Hunt → Loot → Sell or Craft → Upgrade

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🗺️ Map System Refactored

The world map has been reworked into smaller, modular sections instead of one large map.

Benefits of the New Map Structure

• Easier to expand new areas
• Faster development of new zones
• Better performance and organization

This change will help support:

• Future dungeons
• New regions
• Special event areas

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🔧 Next Development Goals

Upcoming development will focus on:

• New dungeon types and monsters
• Balance adjustments
• UI and visual polish
• Backend refactors
• Coin deposit and withdrawal system

These changes will strengthen both the gameplay experience and the in-game economy.

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🌾 Dev Log #7 Summary

This update includes:

• Progression moved to the House system
• Equipment equip/unequip fully functional
• Apprentice equipment crafting
• Dungeon system now playable
• Monster drops: materials and equipment
• Sellable dungeon loot
• Map refactored into smaller sections

Hearthvale continues to grow toward deeper progression, combat, and economic systems.
Thank you for your support and for being part of the journey! 🌿🔥