RELEASES

Release history and update notes for Chatsubo MUD

v0.2.0 - Welcome to Night City

Released: 2025-11-01
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Features

  • 12 interconnected rooms to explore: - Corporate Border Checkpoint (with taxi stand for fast travel) - Security Screening Checkpoint - Security Guard Station - Corporate Atrium (central hub) - Corporate Tech Labs - Server Room - Data Center Core - Security Control Center - Corporate Armory Vault - Executive Suite - Rooftop Helipad
  • 3 unique boss encounters: - **Chief of Security** (T3 L6) - Guards the Corporate Armory Vault - **Rogue AI Defense System** (T3 L5) - Protects the Data Center Core - **Enhanced Corporate Executive** (T3 L6) - Commands from the Executive Suite
  • Dynamic enemy spawns throughout the complex
  • Fast travel via taxi stand at Corporate Border

Bug Fixes

  • The `sheet` command now shows accurate XP progress percentages
  • Fixed calculation error that showed inflated percentages (e.g., 316% instead of 76%)
  • Progress bar now accurately reflects your position within your current level
  • Early levels (1-10) now require significantly less XP - faster, more rewarding progression
  • Levels 1-10 now take ~1.5-2 standard enemy kills per level (was ~10 kills)
  • Smooth difficulty curve: early levels are fast, gradually increases at higher levels
  • Fixed farming exploit where fighting lower-level bosses was more efficient than at-level enemies
  • Boss enemies now have tier-specific XP penalties when fighting below your level

Technical Changes

  • Use `rest` at any clinic to set your spawn point
  • Black Clinic remains the default for new characters
  • Falls back to Chatsubo Bar if your clinic becomes unavailable
  • More accurate starting HP (50 HP at BODY 5, level 1)
  • Health increases appropriately as you level up and improve BODY
  • AI role characters no longer receive overpowered attribute bonuses per level
  • AI role characters now progress using cyberware like other roles
  • Fixed the web portal character list to display all your characters, not just online ones
  • Admins can now see unowned/orphaned characters marked as "Unowned"
  • Visit https://chatsubo.io/characters/ to view your full character roster
  • Character pages now show readable role names (e.g., "Console Cowboy" instead of "console_cowboy")
  • Characters without roles show "Not Selected" instead of "Unknown"
  • Area-based AI management for scalable NPC behavior
  • Autonomous NPC roaming with persistent state tracking
  • Dynamic sleep states optimize server resources
  • 90%+ reduction in CPU usage while maintaining immersive AI
  • YAML-based content management for rapid world building
  • Hot-reload capabilities for instant content updates
  • Writer-friendly workflow with no server restarts required

Character Creation & Progression

  • Choose from 5 cyberpunk roles: Console Cowboy, Street Samurai, Fixer, Tech, or Street Medic
  • Each role has unique starting skills and cyberware
  • 50 levels of character progression
  • 6 core attributes: Strength, Agility, Intelligence, Endurance, Reflexes, Charisma
  • 24 skills across 4 categories with use-based learning
  • Commands: `createchar`, `status`, `cyberware`
  • Gain XP through combat encounters
  • Level up to unlock new abilities and improve stats
  • Quest rewards provide XP and credits
  • Daily XP caps ensure balanced progression
  • Commands: `status` shows your XP progress

Combat System

  • Automatic combat once initiated
  • Initiative based on reflexes and stats
  • Damage calculation uses your attributes and skills
  • NPCs with intelligent AI behavior
  • Three difficulty tiers (Tutorial, Standard, Boss)
  • Commands: `attack `, `flee`, `stop`
  • Respawn at The Aleph when defeated
  • No permanent death - this is a learning experience
  • Health regenerates over time outside combat
  • Enemies drop NuYen (¥) currency when defeated
  • Item drops scale with enemy tier
  • Stackable consumables (stim packs, ammunition)
  • Cyberware components and upgrade materials
  • Commands: `loot`, `drop`, `destroy`

World & Exploration

  • **The Chatsubo Bar** - Iconic starting location and social hub
  • **Night City Street** - Main thoroughfare connecting locations
  • **Black Clinic** - Underground medical facility
  • **Electronics Shop** - Hardware and tech vendor
  • **Ramen Stand** - Traditional food vendor
  • **The Aleph** - Respawn point and safe haven
  • Rich room descriptions with cyberpunk atmosphere
  • Interactive environment details
  • Cardinal direction shortcuts (n, s, e, w, up, down)
  • Commands: `look`, `exits`, and direction commands
  • Discovery-based travel system
  • AI-driven flying taxis between locations
  • Credit-based fare system (50¥ base + 10¥ per distance)
  • Unlock destinations by visiting on foot
  • Commands: `taxi`, `taxi list`, `taxi go `

Tutorial System

  • Comprehensive tutorial for new players
  • Linear progression through themed rooms
  • Practice rooms for movement and interaction
  • Role selection and character creation guidance
  • Progressive hint system with context-aware help
  • Command: `tutorial`, `hint`

Social & Communication

  • Say and whisper for local communication
  • Channel system with Gossip and Newbie channels
  • Subscribe and unsubscribe from channels
  • Private messaging between players
  • Commands: `say`, `whisper`, `channels`, `gossip`, `newbie`
  • Friends list with online status tracking
  • Friend login/logout notifications
  • Message replay and history system
  • Emotes and poses for roleplaying
  • Commands: `friends`, `replay`, `pose`
  • See who's online with role and location
  • Color-coded admin groups
  • Character profiles and descriptions
  • Commands: `who`, `look `

Quest System

  • Quest-giving NPCs (Ratz at Chatsubo Bar)
  • Active quest tracking
  • Quest cooldown periods
  • Rewards include credits and reputation
  • Commands: `quest`, `quest info`, `say quest`, `say complete`
  • Four factions: Street, Corporate, Criminal, Medical
  • Reputation affects NPC interactions
  • Standing levels from Hostile to Allied
  • Build rep through quests and actions

Cyberware & Equipment

  • 30 cyberware items across 5 tiers
  • Install cybernetic enhancements
  • Active effects and system load tracking
  • Role-specific starting cyberware
  • Command: `cyberware`
  • Comprehensive inventory system
  • Loot items from defeated enemies
  • Drop or destroy unwanted items
  • Stackable consumables auto-combine
  • Commands: `inventory` (aliases: `inv`, `i`), `loot`, `drop`, `destroy`

Currency & Economy

  • Cyberpunk-themed currency
  • Earn through combat and quests
  • Spend on travel, equipment, and services
  • Balance visible in status bar
  • Commands: `status` shows your credits

Help & Support

  • Report bugs directly in-game
  • Request features and improvements
  • Get support from staff
  • Automatic GitHub issue creation
  • Discord notifications for staff
  • Commands: `bug `, `feature `
  • Comprehensive help system
  • Context-aware hints and tips
  • Progressive hint levels
  • Command reference
  • Commands: `help`, `help `, `hint`

Discord Integration

  • Game events posted to Discord
  • Server log monitoring
  • Community announcements
  • Issue tracking notifications

Quality Of Life

  • Multiple characters per account
  • Switch between characters
  • Character persistence between sessions
  • Account and character profiles
  • Idle timeout warnings
  • Automatic health regeneration
  • Respawn point management
  • Command aliases for faster play
  • Status bar with real-time health/credits/location

Available Commands Summary

  • `look` - Examine surroundings
  • `n`, `s`, `e`, `w` - Move in cardinal directions
  • `inventory` - Check your items
  • `status` - View character status
  • `help` - Get help on any topic
  • `who` - See online players
  • `quit` - Leave the game
  • `createchar` - Create a new character
  • `status` - View your stats and condition
  • `cyberware` - Manage cybernetic implants
  • `attack ` - Start combat
  • `flee` - Escape from combat
  • `stop` - Disengage from combat
  • `loot` - Pick up items
  • `say ` - Speak in room
  • `whisper = ` - Private message
  • `pose ` - Emote an action
  • `gossip ` - Public channel
  • `newbie ` - Help channel
  • `friends` - Manage friend list
  • `taxi` - Call a hovertaxi
  • `taxi list` - View destinations
  • `taxi go ` - Fast travel
  • `home` - Return to Chatsubo
  • `quest` - View active quest
  • `quest info` - Quest details
  • `say quest` - Ask NPC for quest
  • `say complete` - Complete quest
  • `tutorial` - Start/continue tutorial
  • `hint` - Get context help
  • `bug ` - Report a bug
  • `feature ` - Request feature

What's Coming Next

  • Expanded map with new districts and locations
  • Additional cyberware tiers and equipment
  • More quest content and storylines
  • Crafting and modification systems
  • Guild/syndicate functionality enhancements
  • Player housing and customization
  • Advanced AI and NPC interactions