The Meridian Shard - Full Steam Ahead

Ultimate Fantasy Studio's next update for The Meridian Shard has information on what the developer is currently working on. Hint: the game is getting close to being finished.

Hey gang! How are you guys and gals? I've been working hard to get things wrapped up for you as soon as possible. I still have months of work ahead, but I am putting 7 days/week into it, so with every day that goes by on your calendar, The Meridian Shard is getting that much closer to being finished. 

Here are some of the things that I have done since the last update, without any major spoilers:

• New and improved widescreen battle system UI with character bust displays when selecting commands.
• New spoils-of-war system that changes the reward outcome and item drop count after each battle depending on your overall performance and awarded score. The ratings range from 1 - 6 and add a great new way to increase item recovery and fortune! 
• New and improved menu system UI border graphic for all menu windows.
• New and improved native widescreen game resolution (16:9) 1024 x 576, with full screen stretching option for large monitors (was previously 4:3 with no widescreen fitting).
• New custom vanishing key system programmed and tested for the dungeons, which will make access to locked gates and rooms a little more challenging and thought-provoking.
• New mini HUD for the vanishing key system that displays them on-screen in a separate window, and has been programmed to track them as a separate inventory item from the main menu items.  
• World Map travel system programming finally completed, tested and working 100%! All that's left to do on the world map are the remaining entry locations for some side-quests.