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10 April 2024: Consolidation update
  • On the About screen:
    • Added a new Website changelog option where patch notes are displayed. That's where you are right now!
    • Added a new Feature request option where website features can be requested.
    • Added a new Lore request option where lore pages can be requested.
  • In the comments, command-related elements are now only visible on the latest page.
  • Fixed some typos in the story.
7 March 2024: General update

Celebrating nine years of d20 Pony!

  • Added the action or skill (in brackets) before roll for success messages.
  • Added saving throw messages for the main character.
  • Changed the Interactive textbox behaviour to preserve separators.
  • In the comments:
    • Commands can no longer be modified after the end of a turn. Just in case!
    • Guest usernames should now persist over a session.
  • On the Config screen:
    • Added a Reset to default option;
    • On the Desktop version, added [REDACTED].
  • On the File screen:
    • Added a confirmation step to the Save game, Load game and New game buttons;
    • Streamlined the Load game button to redirect to the saved page instead of only loading session data.
  • Added a simple heading to system emails.
  • Fixed an issue where logins would expire sooner than intended. Better late than never!
  • Mitigated an iOS bug where if a browser were closed while a tab was still open on the website, then some data would not properly load upon opening the browser again.
  • Fixed several hundreds of typos in the story.
16 October 2023: Command checkbox update

This is a minor patch to address players deleting and reposting their comments.

  • Added the Post as a command checkbox when editing an existing comment.
  • Fixed some typos in the story.
7 March 2023: Quest screen update

Celebrating eight years of d20 Pony!

  • Changed the layout of the Quest screen's pages to a more intuitive design, and rewrote the quest log in second person to match the rest of the story.
  • On the Config screen, added a Background option to switch between the default website theme, and a new Classic theme inspired by the original d20 Pony website. This one is dedicated to those who have been on this adventure for a long time!
  • Added new colour themes: Cloud and Evening.
  • Fixed a display error with the Interactive textbox where navigation buttons would appear on posts with only one paragraph.
  • Fixed some typos in the story.
7 January 2023: Page linking

Minor changes and bug fixes.

  • In the comments, typing a date in the format YYYY-MM-DD now creates a link to the corresponding page. This change is retroactive.
  • On the Status screen, added a General section which consolidates information provided by items in the inventory.
  • Renamed the Game screen to File for clarity.
  • Optimized config options to reduce bandwidth usage. Due to this change, all users' themes have been reset. Sorry about that!
  • Fixed some old comments that appeared cut off due to a character limit.
  • Fixed some typos in the story.
28 December 2022: Mobile version

Minor changes and bug fixes.

  • Added a mobile version of the website. This change is dedicated to my five readers on mobile devices!
  • In the Config screen, added a Version option to switch between desktop and mobile versions, just in case.
  • Comments now support all language characters, symbols, and emojis.
  • Changed the Interactive textbox option to display navigation controls at the top of textboxes for better positional consistency.
  • Fixed some various browser-based issues.
17 November 2022: Command checkbox

Minor changes and bug fixes.

  • In the comments, wherever applicable, added a Post as a command option, which is checked by default. Note that for simplicity's sake, this flag cannot be edited after the comment has been posted (other than by the Quest Master).
  • In the Status screen, changed the style of the resource meters to better display on all resolutions and settings.
  • Fixed some typos in the story.
19 October 2021: Meters & FAQ

Minor changes and bug fixes.

  • The Status screen now displays an Energy and Food meter for each party member.
  • A new Frequenty asked questions page has been added to the About screen.
  • Moved legacy commands from the turns they were posted for to those they were posted on, better matching the current comment system.
  • Fixed some typos in the story.
25 May 2021: Colour coding
  • The Config screen now has a new Character colour coding option which displays a coloured flag next to known character names in dialogue. If you have trouble keeping track of who is speaking between Moonflower and Moondancer, or Novelty and Justice, then this option is for you!
  • Fixed a bug where the Smaller font size did not have a matching line height.
  • Fixed some typos in the story.
18 March 2021: Navigation update

Minor changes and bug fixes.

  • The Config screen now has a new Interactive textbox option which allows to read the story one paragraph at a time.
  • Navigating between posts using the Previous and Next buttons should now anchor the browser to the post's title, instead of scrolling up to the top of the page.
  • If JavaScript is enabled, the [Ctrl]+[←] and [Ctrl]+[→] keys can now be used to navigate to the previous and next posts respectively.
  • Fixed a bug where login, config and game data would not save properly in some browsers due to duplicating web cookies. If you experience further issues, please contact the quest master about it.
  • Fixed some typos in the story.
18 November 2020: Account system

d20 Pony accounts are now available!

  • A d20 Pony account offers the following features:
    • Set a profile picture to stand out in the comment section;
    • Receive email notifications when a new page is posted;
    • Receive email notifications when your comment has been replied to.

    You can register by clicking Register in the comment section.

  • Disqus has been replaced with an independent comment system.
    • The new comment system allows readers to participate with or without an account. Note that guest comments will only be publicly displayed once they are manually approved by the quest master.
    • Comments that are counted as a command will hereafter display a red dice next to the username.
    • All previously existing comments have been moved to the new system. If you have an account and would like to reclaim your old comments, please contact the quest master about it.

    Apologies to the few who favoured Disqus. It wasn't meant to be!

  • The Contact page now displays an email address which may be used to contact the quest master about d20 Pony-related matters only.
  • Removed the Autoload comments option from the Config screen.
  • Changed the non-themed font.
28 November 2019: Item screen update

The Item screen has been improved!

  • A character's equipped containers are now displayed as separate subsections.
  • The visibility of the contents from each container can be toggled by clicking on the container's name.
  • When relevant, a container has its capacity displayed in parenthesis next to its name.
  • A new Storage button has been added at the bottom of the screen, which can be used to view all stored items from anywhere in the world.
7 September 2019: Character references

Character references are now available!

  • The About screen now has a new Party members option. Check it out here!
  • Each entry may contain:
    • A short description of the character;
    • A character sheet with true coat, eye, and hair colours;
    • An image file of the cutie mark on a transparent background.
  • For now, only Moonflower and Trailblazer references are available.
16 September 2018: New website

d20 Pony has moved to its own website!

  • The story is now available on Equestriart Network.
  • The command system has moved to Disqus. Click here to read the new rules!
    • Beginner's luck has worn off! Henceforth, Favourable Echo is no longer available.
    • Due to compatibility issues, previously existing Disqus threads have been cleared.
  • The user interface has been completely redesigned to improve readability on all systems.
  • All posts have been updated to show previously hidden quest master rolls.
  • All screens and shops now display items and magic in a detailed list.
  • The Inventory screen has been renamed to Item, and the Equipment screen has been renamed to Equip.
  • Added active effects to the Status screen.
  • Added a legend to the Map screen.
  • Added the Config screen, which allows to customize the user interface.
  • Added the Game screen, which allows to save and load a bookmark between reading sessions.
  • Weather and time information has been removed from the banner to reduce visual clutter.
    • Dynamic information, such as current time, is now displayed in the name of items providing that information.
  • Fixed a bug where equipped items did not display quantities properly.
  • Fixed some typos in the story.
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