I just updated the interface of my abstract, competitive dungeon crawl, GrimTunnel. I think it's time to stop development on the title. It was always an experiment. Some of it, like the paired-off battles during simultaneous turns, worked. Other parts, like the degree of randomness, disappoint me. I'll fix bugs if it's necessary, but I was starting to ponder implementing vast gameplay changes so I think it's time to move on.

On the bright side, I've been inspired to design what I hope is a better game for both BYOND and The Game Crafter. It will also focus on battling through abstract tunnels, but a lot of the mechanics (and even the goal) will be different. It will probably not be my next project.

Anyway, here are the interface comparisons:
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I kept it short and sweet when listing the changes in the game:

• The default resolution is now 1024x768.
• Various interface elements were adjusted for clarity.
• The colors and textures of the skin were changed.
• The help file was changed for improved color contrast and concise phrasing.