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Post by VDX on Feb 17, 2014 20:57:22 GMT -5
On a recent play through, I had to fight an Orcin before crossing the bridge when escaping from prison. That wasn't something I had to in previous play-through so I'm guessing it went a long with a recent update. What other changes between versions are people noticing that impact play? It's one thing to get a list of changes like "improved archer AI" but how is that change affecting play, etc.
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Post by Cory Trese on Feb 17, 2014 20:59:23 GMT -5
We list everything that changes in the log, so everyone can just look at the log or the blog and get an idea of what each update brings.
The line item you are asking about is:
v1.2.17 - 2/9/2014
- Added Boss to end of Red Hill Prologue (New Free content)
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Post by slayernz on Feb 18, 2014 0:51:37 GMT -5
Added dialogue, added bosses, changes to drops in the chests (more potions), etc  ... I'm taking a new party through and they are currently in the Krellin Deeps. Still finding lots of the same types of items (I have 4x Flat Bows!) ... but it's okay. They'll sell. |
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Post by Cory Trese on Feb 18, 2014 2:41:45 GMT -5
Added dialogue, added bosses, changes to drops in the chests (more potions), etc ... I'm taking a new party through and they are currently in the Krellin Deeps. Still finding lots of the same types of items (I have 4x Flat Bows!) ... but it's okay. They'll sell. I dumped 75 games I ran through to Oskahold and am running an analysis on the items they have. Maybe Andrew and I can find a particular chest type that is too narrow, although I continue to have a majority of games with all, or nearly all, unique gear through Oskahold. |
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Post by contributor on Feb 18, 2014 4:16:50 GMT -5
It depends a lot too on what difficulty you're playing at. Lower difficulties get so many more goodies that they're bound to have lots of repeats.
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Post by fallen on Feb 18, 2014 10:01:48 GMT -5
As mentioned before ...its an on-going process to improve loot across the entire game. I suppose that means its an on-going process that people will complain about it  Also, are you really sure those are the same Flatbow? We haven't differentiated variants by name (yet). |
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Post by slayernz on Feb 19, 2014 15:08:15 GMT -5
Yup, all were exactly same spec. Since Oskahold, I haven't seen any dupes.
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Post by VDX on Feb 20, 2014 2:07:49 GMT -5
Is each individual chest randomized or is it by area? On the current play through (about to kill the Shaman) I've gotten the least impressive equipment of any other play through but it seems like I've gotten more potions. Not too worried about it but the chests that held good stuff before were a little of a disappointment this time. I can just hear big V glaring "I fought through a ratkin horde for that?".
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Post by Cory Trese on Feb 20, 2014 2:24:24 GMT -5
Is each individual chest randomized or is it by area? On the current play through (about to kill the Shaman) I've gotten the least impressive equipment of any other play through but it seems like I've gotten more potions. Not too worried about it but the chests that held good stuff before were a little of a disappointment this time. I can just hear big V glaring "I fought through a ratkin horde for that?". Each chest is a "drop" and as the author designed the level, may have potions, items or any mix of loot at any percentage of occurrence. If you roll badly on several occasions, you will have less treasure. Like all RPGs, drops are part of the game and sometimes you'll have awesome drops and sometimes, not so great. |
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Post by fallen on Feb 20, 2014 10:05:38 GMT -5
vdx - we have that area on our target list to re-review the potion drops. Thanks.
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Post by algesan on Feb 20, 2014 10:08:12 GMT -5
....or awesome drops that are totally useless, like the spear Vraes party gets a great hammer while the hammer Vraes party gets a great spear...but that is part of RPGs, especially computer ones.
Addendum. With a mix of .21 & .23, Hammer Vraes party has about 5 swords (no light blades), three spears & several starter maces. Did get one mace that IIRC is the same as the best early Oskahold one. Three of the swords & two of the spears are better than the mace....
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