Last time, at Indiego 2023, the event was held at Smilegate's headquarters near Pangyo Station, so I thought it would be the same this time... but it was held at the Future Lab in Sogang University, Sinchon! Sogang University... (although I wasn't finally selected) I had been there for the first round of selection for an indie game-related business, so it brought back memories.

<During Indiego 2023>

<Indiego 2026>
At Indiego 2023, there were more developers gathered, but since teams were formed on-site, it was disappointing that communication with developers from other teams was difficult. This time, even though there were fewer developers than in 2023, we were randomly divided into two teams, and the method of taking turns to freely demonstrate and experience each other's games felt smoother than last time.

At that time, I strangely felt a similar sensation to when I demonstrated games at other game events (like Seoul Comic Con, PlayX4, etc.). The difference was that it was targeted at developers, not general users, but the feeling of having demonstrated elsewhere before briefly returned.

When the staff member was explaining, I kept hearing a strangely familiar BGM... and it turned out to be the Mokoko Village BGM from Lost Ark, which was also impressive. Hearing it again after a long time... brought back memories of when I used to play Lost Ark a lot! 

I didn't intend to go for full constellation at first, but after enjoying all the additional content, I felt a lack of excitement and just went for it.

What I felt was that the growth potential of constellations differs completely depending on the purpose. *Various theories exist.

1. Save Data (Consecutive Battles)

No Constellationis enough>

What felt particularly strong was the composition that doesn't rely on the red light sword.

Cassius for support, Heidemarie for Aurora Sword in the graveyard, Selena for Persona Mark and 3 types of pursuit attacks.

Heidemarie acts as a pursuit trigger, Selena is the main damage dealer. Constellations increase damage, but it can be compensated with a single equipment engraving.

2. Save Data (1 Shot)

No Constellation~2 Constellations>

In terms of damage, no constellation is enough. Last season, I stacked buffs on attack cards with 1000-2000%.

At no constellation, the base Aurora Liberation increases by 2400% per turn. Assuming 10 turns, it's 10 times (Bae) that would surprise even a Saiyan.

1 constellation increases the multiplier. The 2-constellation red light sword depends on the opponent. If you have murderous intent towards Mr. Colossus,

The full constellation effect simply makes the Aurora Sword all attributes, and Aurora Liberation erases those and boosts the numbers.Passion Attack Card

3. Normal Chaos

No Constellation・2 Constellations>

No constellation isn't weak, but allied cards get in the way, making the initial phase troublesome. Compared to no constellation, Nine might be better.

However, if it's for delegation, you can just edit it in a low tier, so securing no constellation is definitely an option.

The feel changes drastically with 2 constellations. Annoying allied cards become combat power. 2 constellations + partner, including deployment, is this season's express ticket.

Full constellation is overkill. Your preference.

4. Deployment

2 Constellations・Full Constellation>

Although the proportion of your own cards is high initially, with no constellation, it's heavily influenced by early game flashes and acquired cards.

With 2 constellations, you can force your way through even with some bad luck. You can clear the mid-game of 5 Hard smoothly.

With full constellation, you can output thousands with just the red light sword alone. Too strong.

Even with bad luck, even if you accidentally don't trigger 21, even if you interrupt and your memory resets, you can still clear Hard 30. Hmm.

Summary

For those who are just starting or want to play casually,No Constellationis enough. (Some configurations are already broken at this point)

For those who play intensely,2 Constellations + Partner is recommended. The THE anniversary character that is top-class in all content.Full Constellation

has extreme parts that have little impact and parts that are excessive.It's recommended for those who want to clear Deployment Hard 30, but be careful as it makes the long-awaited high-difficulty content too easy.

Personally, I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had stayed at 2 constellations and gradually progressed through攻略 with future characters.

I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had stayed at 2 constellations and gradually progressed through攻略 with future characters.

Hello, this is the development team for <My Strange Streamer!>.
We plan to participate in the PlayX4 event, which will be held at KINTEX, Ilsan from May 21st to 24th.

We are providing details about the events that will take place at our booth.

The location of our booth is as shown in the picture above!

First, simply by visiting the venue, you will receive a postcard commemorating PlayX4 2026.
The in-game SD illustrations and merchandise illustrations were done by artist MaGnet (they are really cute).
If you supported us on Tumblbug, we will provide a book of a 4-panel behind-the-scenes comic drawn by artist KiwiChip.

We are also giving away a set of 4 character SD cards created with a cute art style.

You just need to show your Tumblbug support screen at the venue!
(There is one more comic that has not been released publicly...!)

Additionally, we have prepared something for those who purchase the game on Stove! We will give a limited edition lens cloth to those who prove their purchase and have left a user review. You can show this at the venue as well!
In case you purchase the game on-site, we will be holding a 20% discount event throughout the PlayX4 period.

Also, as we previously announced, the game is scheduled for release on Steam. If you add the Steam store page to your wishlist, you will receive one of the 4 cards from the supporter rewards as an additional bonus.
The popular vote event, which was held last year, is returning for its second iteration.
Link to last year's popular vote results: https://store.onstove.com/ko/games/4390/community/129948/view?articleId=10755445
We plan to hold it the same way this year. Separately from the postcard merchandise, we will be giving out fans, which would be nice to have in the hot weather. Last year was before release, and this year is after release; we are curious to see how the results will change.
The fan illustration and the SD acrylic images that will be shown below were done by artist Hanasii.
Next up is the gacha content...! This is our first time trying a paid content within the booth.
It will only be available on Saturday and Sunday. 1st place will receive a PlayX4 limited edition acrylic stand, and 2nd place will receive a full set of 3 SD acrylics. 3rd place will receive a random selection from 6 types of illustration cards featured in the post-ending additional content, and 4th place will receive a mini badge.
There are also '꽝' (losing tickets), and getting one can be disheartening, so we are preparing a small consolation prize.
Lastly, regarding the voice actor radio that was previously announced, we believe we have received sufficient submissions from our supporters. We will now be collecting stories from booth visitors at the venue. Supporters who have not yet submitted their stories can also do so at the venue.
Some of the merchandise images are uploaded at the link below.
https://store.onstove.com/ko/games/102586/community/141746/view?articleId=13359743

Finally, as before, we will be continuing the PlayX4 booth and merchandise verification event.

Please post photos of our booth or merchandise and leave a simple visit/merchandise verification post on the community or social media. Then, send it to us via Tumblbug DM or to our email address (elifgamesprojectvt@gmail.com) along with your supporter number, and we will randomly select participants to receive additional merchandise. (We will accept submissions until May 31st)

In addition, at the venue, we will be displaying life-sized standees made with new standing character images from <My Strange Streamer!>, as well as signed posters, so please show your interest.

If you have any questions before the event, please leave them in the comments, and we will check them.

Take care in the hot weather. Thank you.

Sincerely, ElifGames

PLAY THE ANIMATION!Epic Seven!

Hello, this is GM Alcasus.

An Epic Seven patch is scheduled for 5/16 (Sat).

Temporary instability may occur during the patch, but it will not affect game data.

Please check below for more details.

■ 5/16 (Sat) Unscheduled Patch Notice

1. Time: 5/16 (Sat) 22:30 ~ 23:10 (KST)

2. Details

- Intermittent error messages displayed and game termination during Mock Battle.

3. Impact: Temporary suspension of game access

■ World Arena/Draft Arena/World Boss Maintenance Notice

1. Time: 5/16 (Sat) 22:30 ~ 23:10 (KST)

2. Details: Temporary restriction of content for unscheduled patch

3. Impact: World Arena/Draft Arena/World Boss will be unavailable during the temporary content restriction  

※ Please check!

- Even if your connection is terminated after the patch is applied, it will not affect your game data.

- New patches will be automatically updated upon game re-login after distribution.

- Abnormal termination may occur during the patch, but you can use the game normally after reconnecting.

- During the unscheduled patch, we recommend waiting in a safe state if possible, then reconnecting to play.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

We will do our best to provide better service in the future.

Thank you.

Hello. I'm writing this post after a long time to share my recent activities! Recently, I've been working on an online board game called Four Seasons Garden, and we plan to have it available for you to experience at PlayX4. 

※ Simple Explanation 

The game proceeds in multiple rounds.

Create a "Set" with 3 consecutive numbers of the same colored flower (Example: Yellow Flower 234) / or 3 identical tiles!

Create a "Pair" with 2 identical tiles!

Form 4 Sets and 1 Pair, and possess one Landscape to end the round and receive the designated score.

A player with 0 points may occur during the game. The player with the highest score at the end of all rounds and overtime wins the game.

※ Tile Composition

Red Flower 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9

Yellow Flower 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9

Blue Flower 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9

Season Tiles (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter)

Celestial Tiles (Sun, Moon, Star)

4 of each composition, totaling 136 tiles.

At the start of the game, all players receive 13 tiles, and the first player starts with one additional tile!

On your turn, discard one tile and pass the turn!

Repeat this process to form 4 Sets and 1 Pair. 

The game has progressed to the mid-stage! (The tiles currently laid face-up near my hand are for actions that allow you to take other players' tiles under specific conditions, but explaining them now would be too long, so I'll skip it.)
 

If you form 4 Sets and 1 Pair using a discarded tile from another player or a tile you drew, declare "Blooming!", reveal your hand, and receive the designated score!
In this photo, with Blue Flower 234 / Red Flower 111 / Blue Flower 111 / Yellow Flower 66 / Summer Summer,   I won the round by taking another player's Summer tile to form 4 Sets and 1 Pair! (Originally, it was not possible to use other players' discarded tiles with this hand composition, but a special situation arose during simulation that made it possible.)
You proceed through rounds like this. If you bloom using your own draw, you receive the designated score from everyone. If you bloom using another player's discarded tile, you receive a large score only from that player. Therefore, if you sense another gardener is close to completing their hand, it becomes crucial to avoid discarding tiles that would help them complete their set!
Conversely, if you are also close to blooming, fighting back and blooming first to earn points is also a valid strategy!

During the next round, the "Declare Bloom" button appeared. ※ The mandatory conditions for declaring "Declare Bloom" will be explained later.

You declare "Declare Bloom" when, upon receiving tiles and now having 14 tiles in hand, you have exactly one tile left to complete a bloom (4 Sets, 1 Pair). 

In other words, you declare that you only need one more tile this round to win! 

Simply by declaring "Declare Bloom", you are recognized for 1 point Landscape. From this point on, you cannot change your hand composition, and any tile you draw on your turn must be discarded.

When you press the "Declare Bloom" button, it guides you on which tile to discard for the declaration. 

When I hovered over the Yellow 9, this appeared. If I discard Yellow 9, I will receive Blue Flower 3, and if I receive Yellow Flower 8, I win. 

(The scenario for discarding Yellow Flower 8 below is a composite example.)

 Then, with the "Declare Bloom" declaration, I place my tiles horizontally. The AI immediately provided Blue Flower 3, and the "Bloom" button appeared. 

With that, I revealed my hand upon blooming and won the game. The score is 3 points. 

Detailed game rules and scoring Landscapes are scheduled to be uploaded tonight. 

Next, I will introduce the mascot and protagonist of this game!

This is the protagonist who will guide you through the rules and tutorials of Four Seasons Garden. She is a cheerful child who loves board games! 

I haven't decided on a name yet...
Overall, she has a cool and bright impression, with a star-shaped sticker on her cheek, which is a very striking design.

That concludes the introduction to Four Seasons Garden. Tonight, I will post additional information about the rules for blooming and 1-point Landscapes!