A Deck Full of Hex

Why does VirusTotal detect a Trojan in the executable file of the game?

Some antivirus services, like Gridinsoft AV, may flag the game's executable as a Trojan due to its nature or specific signatures they use. However, this detection might be a false positive if the SHA256 hash matches the official one provided by the developer.

Is there any difference between the hashes of the binary from Itch.io and the one with the Trojan detection?

The binary from Itch.io has a different SHA256 hash (852907d6fe847d34dd2160614d6231d07ec07a4d33a9ce2152e890c008bc88f4) compared to the one flagged by some antivirus services. This difference could be due to technicalities like 7bit transfer encoding, which can alter the hash during upload.

What does it mean when my OS flags a game as potentially malicious?

Your operating system's security systems may flag the game executable as potentially malicious or suspicious. This is often due to strict settings in some versions of Windows that are cautious with .exe files.

Why can't I use sex cards when possessed by a ghost?

The Basic Curse prevents you from using certain abilities, such as sex cards, while possessed. This can stall the game progress since neither the player nor the ghost can effectively advance gameplay under these conditions.

User Interface Enhancements

• Display HP, MP, and Arousal as numerical values at all times for clarity.
• Add tooltips to status effect icons between turns to provide context.
• Ensure potion of haste provides the intended 3 MP increase upon use.
• Consider adding a toggle option to remove or change male enemies to futa.

Game Balance Adjustments

• Adjust enemy difficulty consistency, especially for those with high HP drain abilities that counter dodging and heal opponents.
• Ensure players have at least one viable strategy against challenging cards like the 8 HP drain card without needing specific relics or items.
• Offer multiple build varieties to cater to different playstyles and skill levels.

Tutorial Improvements

• Remove spoilers about key plot elements from tutorial text to maintain immersion.
• Avoid forcing rewards on players during tutorials; instead, provide clear explanations for available choices.
• Ensure tooltips do not cover important UI elements or art in the tutorial and beyond.

Story Continuity

• Add a brief explanation after defeating the Priestess to clarify why the Amulet is still missing, guiding players towards the Crypt.

Bug Fixes

• Address the issue where dropping armor from inventory before starting the game causes character image disappearance.
• Investigate and fix the battle system glitch that replaces your deck with poor cards during autoplay scenarios.

Performance Enhancements

• Add an option in settings to disable or enable roll-over animations for better performance on lower-end systems.
• Optimize animation tiers (basic, special, rare, mythic) to reduce load times and improve overall UX.