Mooncatcher Studios

Finding Color in the Ashes 2.6

Hey everyone! We've got a new build for Finding Color in the Ashes. The 2.6 update is pretty substantial combat balance, with a bunch of new status effects, adjusted rewards, and a new patrol type: Dungeons!

The dungeons are in their infancy, and will get more fleshed out with updates. They allow you to have multiple combats in a day, and are tied into Scout's story. Once you've cleared at least one dungeon with Scout, they will all become available to explore with Lucy as well.

A...

Finding Color in the Ashes Alpha 2.52

Hello again! We've got a new build for Finding Color in the Ashes. The 2.5 Update mostly focuses on presentation, with a lot of new art for events and companions, new sound effects, and a new music track. The Alchemy system has also been reworked to be part of inn projects, and Lucy has her own companion page and skill tree.

There's also a bunch of QOL changes, balance adjustments, and some bug fixes.

With Alchemy being moved from the afternoon time slot, we'll be adding some mor...

Finding Color in the Ashes Alpha 2.41

Hello! We've got a new build for Finding Color in the Ashes.

The 2.4 build revamps how Scout and Lucy will help you in combat. Now instead of having to give up your turn to let them cast a spell, you will start accruing action points at the end of every turn. At the start of each turn you can spend action points to have your companion use one of their abilities. Bigger abilities use more action points. The spell book has been updated to properly show Scout's abilities and Lucy's new spe...

Finding Color in the Ashes Alpha 2.3

Hello! We've got a new build for Finding Color in the Ashes.

The 2.3 build focuses on bringing hirable adventurers into the game - you'll now have some help in keeping the danger levels in the forest in check (as long as you don't mind spending a little gold to get it done).

We made a post yesterday detailing the new system if you are curious about how it all works.

Outside of that, we have some new art, new events, a new scene with Scout, and a handful of fixes and little a...

Outposts and Hired Adventurers - a preview

Hello! This is a little preview of the main feature coming to tomorrow's update (Alpha 2.3) - Outposts and Hired Adventurers.

Mentioned on the roadmap, the intended gameplay for the Spring season will involve switching from managing a simple inn to managing an adventurers guild. As part of the new gameplay offered by this change, you'll be sending adventurers out on jobs in the surrounding forest - from simple patrols and resource-gathering missions to ...

Finding Color in the Ashes Alpha 2.23

Hello again, we've got a new build for Finding Color in the Ashes.

The 2.2 build is mostly focused around systems updates. There is a new merchant UI and some under-the-hood changes to go with it. The merchants are going to be expanded further in future updates, but for now you should enjoy having a lot more information readily available each time you interact with them.

There are a ...

Finding Color in the Ashes Alpha 2.12

Hey everyone. This build includes the brand new patrol system, and comes with a lot of content centered around that system. There are 5 new

Hey everyone.

This build includes the brand new patrol system, and comes with a lot of content centered around that system. There are 5 new points of interest to visit and explore, some new NPCs, new events and reworked balance.

This update really effects the core progression of the game, so I really do recommend starting a new save to c...

Patrols 2.0 - A preview

Alpha Update 2.1 will be out in the next couple of days, and comes with a complete rework to Patrols, Hunting, and Gathering. This is part of the Winter updates which will all have a focus on combat, monsters, and exploration. The new patrol system also serves to set up the upcoming guild management mechanics which will feature in the Spring updates.

Now, when choosing to patrol, 2025-08-21 02:01:37 +0000 UTC View Post

Finding Color in the Ashes Alpha 2.02

Hello again!

This build is very focused on filling out the story in Fall and early Winter. There are about 25 new story events and the introduction to the 4th companion, Ailis. There's also a bunch of bug fixes and a few minor balance changes.

Ailis is in a pretty early state right now - she has about 10 events that introduce her and get her story going, but a lot of her mechanics still need to be implemented. The next update will focus on fleshing out the Forge and adding the new...

Companion Preview: Ailis

Alpha update 2.0 will introduce the next companion character: Ailis. She's going to help you out around the forge.

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who continues to support the game, you guys are incredible! I'll have some more to show off soon - but I hope you enjoy this little preview until then.

Finding Color in the Ashes Alpha 1.9

Hey everybody!

This build is focused around getting more systems implemented, and fleshing out Willow's skill tree. There's a new music track, some new SFX and audio adjustments. The forge is implemented in its most basic form, there are some new NPCs, a new weapon, a new armor, a new enemy, and some new resources.

A bunch of Winter systems have been implemented. These are far from complete, but they lay the groundwork for the next update which will really flesh out the winter gam...

Finding Color in the Ashes Alpha 1.81

Hello!

This new build focuses on Deedra, the more vocal aspect of Lucy's Fracture. She's unique among the companions in that she's more an aspect of Lucy than anything else, and so shares her scenes with Lucy as well.

All of Lucy's animated scenes have a 3rd variant now including Deedra, and there are 5 new events and a lot of new dialog as well. Also included are some new sound effects and a new music track!

Thank you again for all the support, and stay tuned for more!

Finding Color in the Ashes Alpha 1.75

hello again! This new build mostly focuses on the Dryad. Our new companion now has a name, some new art, some events, scenes, and a bunch of dialog. There are some quality of life changes and a huge rework of the combat sound effects as well.

Willow (the Dryad) still has a lot of content left to add, but she's in a much better spot now, getting close to on par with Scout and Eleanor.

I also just wanted to say thank you once again for all the support on Patreon. You guys are incred...

Companions: Willow

Willow is the third optional companion character to join you at the Inn, though she may be the first you encounter. The Dryad will approach you while on patrol, and without any of the guile common to the Fae, ask for help in healing the forest.

There are many Fae in the forest who've already fallen victim to the Ashland corruption. Fractured Blights, Dryads, Nightshades, and Wisps are just some of the Fractured Fae who will attack trespassers on sight. Willow has not succumbed yet, thou...

Finding Color in the Ashes Alpha 1.61

Hello! A new build is up and adds a bunch of new content, mostly focused around our reclusive tower elf.

1.61 Hot Fix - reuploaded on the 3rd. If you can't finish or start experiments re-download 1.61

Adjustments

• When you lose a combat, your next combat during the daytime will be a little easier.

• Playing dice or telling stories with companions reduces Lucy's Fracture
  

Fixes 2025-06-01 21:52:48 +0000 UTC View Post