Changelog

All notable changes to Pages of the Peak will be documented here.

[0.1.1] - Initial Beta Release

Added

• Added the first public beta release of Pages of the Peak.
• Added 24 collectible pages per biome by default.
• Added configurable page count through Gale / BepInEx.
• Added custom Slenderman-style page models.
• Added deterministic page variants so multiplayer clients see the same page design.
• Added synchronized page positions and page collection state for multiplayer.
• Added per-player stamina regeneration rewards for collected pages.
• Added biome-based reset behavior for pages, rewards, and threat progression.
• Added Slenderman Watching encounters.
• Added Slenderman Hunt encounters.
• Added page-scaled Hunt speed and climbing speed.
• Added configurable forced-sprint threshold.
• Added configurable encounter cooldown timing.
• Added spatial 3D Slenderman Hunt audio.
• Added custom Slenderman model support.
• Added custom Slenderman Idle, Walk, Run, and Attack animation control.
• Added built-in flashlight support with configurable lighting options.
• Added Slenderman flashlight reveal / darkness behavior.
• Added automatic compatibility handling for normal PEAK lighting and Pitch Black PEAK.
• Added real PEAK Drowsy status buildup while staring at Slenderman.
• Added optional suppression of PEAK's pink Drowsy camera effect.
• Added configurable static effect during Watching encounters.
• Added configurable Slenderman catch outcomes:
  • Knockout Only
  • Always Kill
  • First Knockout Then Kill
• Added per-player "first catch mercy" behavior that resets each biome.
• Added multiplayer targeting preference toward the most recent page collector.
• Added host-authoritative multiplayer state synchronization.
• Added redundant room-state recovery for missed or late-join multiplayer state.
• Added synchronized Slenderman phase, target, attack state, and rewards.
• Added Gale configuration for page, threat, Hunt, Watching, flashlight, Slenderman, audio, and development settings.
• Added optional floating PAGE labels with configurable size and height.
• Added PEAK-style [F] Grab Page interaction prompt.
• Added debug controls and optional development HUD.

Improved

• Improved page placement to favor valid PEAK-authored item and spawn locations.
• Improved protection against buried, out-of-bounds, cliffside, and inaccessible page spawns.
• Improved Slenderman movement and chase behavior.
• Improved Slenderman animation transitions.
• Improved Slenderman lighting and material handling.
• Improved multiplayer page synchronization and client-side visual/audio behavior.
• Improved multiplayer compatibility checks between different Pages of the Peak builds.
• Improved encounter pacing so Slenderman becomes more active as page count rises.
• Improved performance by reducing unnecessary per-frame work.
• Reduced page material updates and flashlight visibility checks.
• Reduced page shadow rendering overhead.
• Reduced repeated scene-wide object searches.
• Reduced hidden Scoutmaster renderer and skinning overhead.
• Reduced multiplayer logging and state-processing overhead during normal gameplay.

Notes

• This release is still considered Beta / Experimental.
• Multiplayer support is functional but still undergoing wider testing.
• Performance may vary depending on PEAK graphics settings and installed mods.
• Pitch Black PEAK is strongly recommended for the intended horror experience, but is not required.
• Pitch Black Day/Night Cycle compatibility is still being refined.
• Additional balancing, performance work, and multiplayer fixes are expected in future updates.

Future Updates

Future versions may include:

• additional Slenderman encounter behavior
• expanded multiplayer synchronization improvements
• more performance optimizations
• additional configuration options
• improved Pitch Black Day/Night integration
• page placement improvements
• additional audio / visual polish