- [Update Announcement on January 19th] - 19 January 2024
Dear investigators: We will stop the service and update at 14:30 on January 19th, Beijing time, which is expected to take 1 hour. In order to avoid affecting the game experience, we will close the creation of new scenario rooms from 13:30 until the end of maintenance. After the update is complete, you will need to update the game version to the latest one through Steam to play normally. 1. Added a limit of reshuffling the deck up to 2 times per round, and encourages everyone to try card building possibilities other than infinite actions. 2. Modified cards. Now they are not exhaust cards and will provide a total of 3 check value when your attributes have been enhanced. 3. Modified . Now they are not exhaust cards, and their Use has been increased from 4 to 5. 4. The maximum number of times the Bounty Hunter can trigger the passive in each round has been increased from 3 to 5. 5. Fixed se…
- 1.0.7 Version Update Announcement - 11 January 2024
Dear investigators, long time no see! Our new DLC "Book of Silence" will be released next week! 【New Script: Book of Silence】 You investigators will come to the dreamland of an old "friend", the Hound. A suspicious ancient book has shaped her consciousness island into a pyramid museum full of mysteries, and she needs your help to complete a dangerous ritual. This script is PVE mode and supports 1-4 players. 【New Investigator: "Hound" Leonie】 She is a space magic master, can come and go freely in any visible space, and her space vortex can also be used by teammates. 【New cards】 30 new cards bring more fresh game experiences. With this update, we will also adjust/fix the following issues: 1.Bounty Hunter's passive skill now triggers up to 3 times per round. 2.Fixed an issue where lost its last hit and does not cost Bravery. 3.Remake : Fast. Target any investigator, make him/her move up to…
- [Update Content] - 11 December 2023
1.Fixed the issue where didn't work. 2.Fixed the issue where all investigation target didn't work in Night of the Mystery.
- [Update Content] - 8 December 2023
1.Fixed the issue where will cause damage not healing to your sanity. 2.Fixed the issue where will be triggered by friendly unit. 3.Fixed the issue where didnot show on card list. 4.Fixed the issue where cannot respond to Xiao's attack. 5.Fixed the issue where mercenary will give "Rewarded" buff to friendly unit. 6.Fixed the issue where the emoticon configuration is reset every time you enter the game.
- 1.0.6 Version Update Announcement - 7 December 2023
Dear investigators, we have completed the update for version 1.0.6. The specific updates are as follows: ●Added new content of DLC "The Lost Opera": 1 new script, 1 new investigator, 30 new cards. ●Added new Taoist cards ，new Old Cloth Bag card . ●Added new basic cards . ●Fixed some issues we known.
- new DLC "The Lost Opera" will be released soon - 1 December 2023
Dear investigators, long time no see! Our new DLC "The Lost Opera" will be released next week! 【New Script: The Lost Opera】 You investigators will come to a remote village surrounded by wind and sand, detect suspicious accidents, search for memories blown away by the wind, and finally face the buried truth. This script is PVE mode and supports 1-4 players. 【New Investigator: "Mercenary" Diana】 She is a combat character who is good at using equipment. She possesses various powerful weapons and will provide ferocious fire support for the investigation. 【New cards】 30 new cards bring new mechanics "advantages/disadvantages" and more fresh game experiences. Along with this update, several new basic cards will be added for free to enrich the experience of the basic version of the game. We hope you all like this update! New scripts, characters, and cards are also being produced, please contin…
- 1.0.5 Version Update Announcement - 11 October 2023
Dear investigators, we have completed the update for version 1.0.5. The specific updates are as follows: ●Fixed an issue in the script of "North of the North Pole "Manipulate" and "Punish Evil" skills would cause the selection grid to freeze. ●Fixed an issue where using the "Manipulate" skill to control enemies for a second move would be ineffective. ●Fixed an issue where using the "Gun bag" skill would still have a chance of not restoring durability after reaching a strength of 10. ●Fixed an issue where the resilience effect provided by "Seek Divine Guidance" could stack. ●Fixed an issue where there was a chance of investigators starting their turn with 0 action points. ●Fixed an issue where the "Mental washing" skill could only be used after being seriously injured.
- Character Growth System Now Available! 1.0.4 Version Update Announcement - 26 September 2023
Dear investigators, we have completed the update for version 1.0.4. The specific updates are as follows: ●Character Growth System: ○Different endings of all scenarios will provide corresponding experience points, which will be given to the investigator character used in this session. ○When the experience points reach the upgrade condition, the investigator will gain new abilities: ■Attribute Points: These can be freely allocated to health, sanity, and the four basic attributes, allowing you to customize the investigator's abilities. ■Talents: We have reset the talent rules. Now each investigator can have up to 5 talents and carry a maximum of 3 into a scenario. ■Passive Skills: Each investigator will have 2 sets of brand new passive skills and can activate 1 skill from each set. These skills can compensate for the investigator's weaknesses or enhance their strengths, creating a new game…
- Preview Update | Expansion of Character Growth System and New Gameplay - 22 September 2023
Dear investigators, long time no see! We are planning to release a major update on September 28th, which will not only include the implementation of character growth and customization systems, but also expand the levels of "Tower of Reincarnation" and introduce a third new gameplay for the script of "Night of the Mysteries" besides "Alien Hunter" and "Mother Spider"! 【Character Growth System】 After the update of the character growth system, your investigator will receive corresponding experience based on the outcome of each game and level up accordingly. Reaching certain levels will unlock attribute points, new cards, new specialties, and passive abilities. You can adjust the attributes, specialties, and passive abilities of your character before starting the game, allowing you to have different experiences in the script. As the growth system is updated, we will convert and distribute c…
- Version 1.0.3 update announcement - 8 September 2023
Dear investigators, we have completed the update version 1.0.3, the specific updates are as follows: ● Character card related issues: ○ Fixed an error in the description of "Time Crunch" ○ Added "Nearby" to "News Ideal ★". ○ To fix the wrong judgment of "Nearby" by the "News Ideal ★", journalists will now be able to get the "Truth" correctly. ○ Fixed the problem that the power attribute increase value was incorrect when the " Obstacle Run" was used continuously. ○ Fixed an issue where cards with "Cost" entry would be consumed directly when entering the discard pile due to automatic discarding. ● Fixed a text error in the script of "North of the North Pole", talking about Eric and the SLATE with the research team Charles. ● Fixed an issue in the Journey To The Deep script where "Premature Profane" could not be given cards correctly. ● Questions related to the script of "Residences of Kar…
- Version 1.0.2 update announcement - 1 September 2023
Dear investigators, we have completed the update version 1.0.2, the specific update is as follows: ● Fixed related issues that could cause server connection failures. ● Fixed an issue that caused players to log in to the wrong account under certain circumstances. ●Added sound effects when dice play "Critical Success" and "Fate". ● Fixed an issue where dropped objects became other dropped objects after being picked up in certain circumstances, which caused some important items to disappear permanently due to drops. ● Fixed the issue of UI animation processing exception in specific cases. This issue causes the survey point related button click to become unresponsive for a period of time. ●Replaced with a new BGM for the "Journey To The Deep" scripted boss battles. ●Questions related to the script of "Karma Resistance": ○ Fixed several copywriting errors; ○Added opening and ending dubbing…
- Version 1.0.1 Update Announcement - 29 August 2023
Dear investigators, we have completed the update for version 1.0.1. The specific updates are as follows: ● Added HK server, investigators in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau can switch to this server in the upper left corner of the login page to obtain a more stable connection quality. ● Fixed the problem of selected investigators appearing in the candidate avatar when the captain chooses the action order, which caused various abnormalities such as freezing. ● Fixed the problem of muting all members when a new member joins. ● Optimized the reminder message for long periods of inactivity. ● Optimized some card and event texts, and fixed some cases of mixed Chinese and English texts. ● Issues related to the script "Residences of Karma": ○ Fixed the problem that some investigators who picked up spiritual energy could not skip. ○ "Ghost Doll Returns Home" level: Fixed the problem that the player…
- DEV Log | Addition of servers, script balance improvements, and bug fix - 29 August 2023
Thank you for your support, encouragement, criticism, and correction since the official release of "Dream Sketcher". We will optimize some issues that affect the game experience on August 29th (UCT+8), mainly in the following aspects: ● Establishing an HK server, which is expected to significantly improve the connection experience of players in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. ● Improving the balance of the PVP script "Mystery Night": ○Moving the appearance of the "Chester Bell" event to prevent someone from becoming the BOSS after only two rounds of play, and the human side cannot develop in time. After adjustment, the BOSS transformation will appear from the 3rd round at the fastest, and the reason for not moving it further is mainly to avoid prolonging the game time. We will continue to optimize this issue based on everyone's actual gameplay. ○ Improving the problem of the "Spider Queen…
- "Dream Sketcher" official version is now available! - 26 August 2023
Dear investigators: Our game has officially launched, the server has been updated and opened, we wish you a happy gaming experience! ●If this is your first time playing "Dream Sketcher", please complete the "Into the Dreamland" script first, then continue with the "North of the North Pole" script. These two scripts are connected and can give you an initial understanding of our worldview. ●If you have already participated in our "Early Access", you can choose the two new scripts "Residences of Karma" and "Night of the Mysteries" which respectively focus on DBG and PVP gameplay. You will experience much different gameplay than the previous scenarios. Of course, you can also try the new character - the journalist in the old scenarios. ●If you are stuck on the game homepage and unable to enter the game, and it keeps showing "connecting to compass system", you can find the server switching m…
- Official Release FAQ - 25 August 2023
Hello, Investigators! In order to quickly inform everyone about the official release, we have prepared a frequently asked questions section. Please take a few minutes to carefully read it. If you have any further questions, welcome to leave comments and we will provide a unified answer in the future.
- Dream Sketcher Official Release Livestream - 24 August 2023
Dream Sketcher official release livesteam event is coming! Join us to dive into the crisis-ridden dream world, experience the new Roguelike DBG and PvP gameplay, act strategically with your card deck, and enjoy the fun of TRPG! Don't forget to buy Dream Sketcher with a 10% discount in the first two weeks! 🔔 Make sure to set a reminder to get notified when we are live 🔔
- New Scripts, New Characters, New Features! Officially Released on August 26th - 18 August 2023
Hello everyone! We have confirmed that the official release date will be August 26th. At that time, we will end early access and bring a large version update, including two new scripts, script difficulty selection, new characters and character growth and customization functions, voice acting, and English language support! Different from previous scripts, the two new scripts added in the official version will bring new gameplay mechanisms and emphasize the replayability of scripts. The script of "Residences of Karma" features roguelike adventure and deck building game (DBG), where investigators will embark on an adventure in a mysterious old-style tenement building, enter random floors, create decks of different genres, and also encounter a ghost bride trapped by love, and experience immersive gameplay with various folk characteristics such as soul calling and corpse driving. "Night of t…
- Explanation of the price increase & Screenshot and poster of the new script - 21 July 2023
Hello everyone, this is the development team of "Dream Sketcher" from RisingPunch Studio. As the new content development progresses and considering future official release plans and Steam platform policies, we have decided to increase the standard selling price of "Dream Sketcher" from ￥36 to ￥48 starting on July 24, 2023, Beijing time. There are two core reasons for choosing to increase the price at this time: 1.In the official version, we will expand the content to include 6 scripts and 6 investigator characters, as well as additional scenario difficulty options, character growth and customization, and more basic features. Continuing to sell the game at the original price of ￥36 will put us under significant cost recovery pressure and will not be conducive to stable development of new content in the future. The new adjusted price is still within the low range for indie games, and we s…
- Progress Update | New Script Gameplay Spoilers Episode 1 - 30 June 2023
Dear investigators, long time no see! Currently, the development team is busy working on the development of two new scripts. Today, I will briefly introduce the gameplay and basic information to everyone. Script 1 Chinese folk horror Enter the eerie old-style tenement building, draw symbols, dispel curses, catch ghosts and demons... Whose dream is this? What is the hidden story behind it? Stay tuned for the reveal in the future... DBG gameplay, discover and choose cards through searching between floors to build decks of different styles and genres. In this process, players can also experience various immersive gameplay features of folk customs, such as ghost weddings, raising little ghosts, summoning spirits, and exorcising corpses. Each game will have a randomly combined set of floor events, making it always fresh for frequent players. Script 2 Western-style haunted mansion Welcome to…
- June 3, 2023 Version Update - 2 June 2023
Dear investigators: We will be conducting maintenance updates on June 3 at 09:30 Beijing time, which is expected to take 15 minutes. To avoid affecting the game experience, we will close the creation of new script rooms from 09:00 until the maintenance is completed. After the update is complete, you will need to update the game version to the latest one through Steam to play normally. 1. Now you can see your teammates' Discovery and Decision cards. 2. Improved the logic of camera following when teammates take action. 3. Improved some model details, materials, scene lighting and some enemy actions. 4. Adjusted the default camera height. 5. Adjusted the health color of friendly units. 6. Adjusted the process of "Into the Dreamland" to make it more compact and smooth. 7. Changed the opening choice of the second stage of "North of the North Pole" to a vote. 8. Optimized the logic of the "He…
