Alchemy Devlog - Episode 29: Zen Mode, Coriolis Character Gen, System Builder SNEAK PEEK and more!

Welcome to the Alchemy Devlog! In the Devlog, Alchemy co-founder Isaac talks about what the team has been up to and where we're going next.
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• 00:00 // Intro
• 01:16 // Zen Mode
• 03:49 // New universe article organization features
• 08:08 // Coriolis Character Generator
• 10:44 // Volume sliders fixed!
• 11:36 // Vaesen / TFTL condition tracker changes
• 12:44 // What's next?
• 16:46 // Q&A: Can we get additional import/export options?
• 18:53 // Q&A: Proficiency options for 5e and similar systems?
• 19:34 // Q&A: Damage-only action
• 20:03 // Q&A: Managing consumables
• 20:35 // Q&A: More spell options
• 22:30 // Q&A: Can we get dice pools that use combined stats for the number of dice?
• 23:20 // Q&A: Can we get a devlog summary article?
• 24:35 // Q&A: Presenting Handouts
• 26:30 // SNEAK PEEK: System Builder sheets
• 31:56 // 👋
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[@Grazzt]

Thanks for answering my question about Handouts ! And yes, you're right, being able to also present NPCs to all players at the same time would be a great addition !

[@jamonster66]

I look forward to these updates every week. More than anything else they create the most excitement about Alchemy for me. The system builder is the main reason I backed Alchemy. I'm happy to see the character sheet progress, thanks for that.

[@seangunning5992]

I'm so excited to see Zen mode and the character builder! Excited for the organization even if it's a small step. I'll be pumped once you guys implement folders and sub folders. It'll just make life so much more simple. Keep up the great work! 🎉

[@komakon]

I love love love Zen mode, I've been using it for my in person games and it's fantastic thank you!

[@taco.tavern]

Could you explain your process for this? Very interested in using Alchemy in person but until now have been waiting for Streamer Mode

[@komakon]

@@taco.tavern Absolutely. are you on the alchemy discord? I can be more detailed and share pictures as well there. The reply section here is a bit limited. I have been using Alchemy before zen mode in person and it worked ok but my players could see more than I wanted them to at times. Now with Zen mode I can control what they see a bit more.

[@taco.tavern]

@@komakon what's your name on there? I'll shoot you a message!

[@user-zn3vd9ef7e]

new update. New love for Alchemy!❤

[@Kritfayle]

I haven't checked super recently, but handouts did feel a bit slow and clunky with how to assign them to people. With some they can be done before game. But others depend on which player might pick something up. It felt slow assigning it during play

[@SokK]

I know it is early to ask but once the character Sheet upgrade will be live what will happen to the character Sheet we already prepared ? Will we just be able to adapt the block or will we have to start again ? I can't wait... the system builder is everything I need and wait for... thanks for the good work !

[@taco.tavern]

Let's say I play in person and connect a laptop to a tabletop screen. What's the intended method for using Zen Mode? Do I open another instance of Alchemy on a user account and have that on the screen? I think the reason I was waiting for Streamer Mode primarily was being able to cast to a second screen. I think the handout popup feature would also be extremely useful for streamer/zen mode - so viewers can see whatever handouts without having access to controls. Super exciting! Thanks for the update! 🤔

[@LordGwydion]

Always love your updates, Isaac. I think I know the answer, but does everyone need to toggle zen mode on their own? Meaning, the GM can't "force" zen mode on the players, correct? I think that is how all the views work in Alchemy but wanted to confirm. Keep up the great work!

[@yithered]

Correct! Zen mode, like all other views, is up to the user to enable/toggle 💯

[@agentmaine8352]

Is this planned to be available on Mobile