Version 720 is now available on the Experimental branch. If you're experiencing crashes on the 'normal' branch, give the Experimental version a go. It is save compatible, but if you're nervous, you can backup your save directory!
The most important change in this version is that the save system is now very much lighter, faster and more robust. The amount of data flying around has been cut to almost nothing. Woo!
You will notice a few changes in this build, but most importantly:
1) A new Permadeath option for the loons out there
Someone asked for it. So... it went in. Foooools.
2) A Moonring Bell tone each time you reach a Save Checkpoint
Bonnnnnnngggggg.
3) No 'Save and Quit' option in the Options menu!
You now only save when you see the Saving Checkpoint sign and hear the bonnnnngggg.
However, this is easy to do by entering/exiting a friendly location... or the floor of a dungeon.
This new restriction makes the save system simpler, more robust and 10x faster on HDD machines.
If the game crashes and you are halfway through a relic dungeon... you'll keep your progress!
If you try to exit the game using Quit, you'll be told how long it was since your last bonnnnngggggg.
4) Poise regeneration changes
Poise regeneration is faster when you are full, slower when you are hungry, and zero when starving.
Fixes:
- Killing Roche means you can't get the second ending
- Killing Roche causes a crash
- Restart after archon dies puts you on his throne, but with the archon ALIVE.
- Buckler description typo
- Necropolis boss does not need you to kill both
- Pusher does not push
- 'Icon' objects do not stack
- Turrets can be 'exchanged'
- Barrow-Linn residents need wands
- Archon killable by silly players
- Secret doors, picked locks and looted shelves are not saved
- Tweaks to the payouts of Rosettas vs other magical items
- Shield can block damage to your ship
- Clickclack leader is invincible
- God screen cannot be accessed until you have a Tear, which is when you want to be able to learn about Gods!
- Sleathen can be killed with Retribution
Enjoy the weekend, and I hope this version is actually *better* for you all!
- Dene
P.S. Yes, I increased the build number due to a boo-boo.
Changed depots in experimental branch