Build 4.19.042 release

Change-list:

• Bugs

  • Fixed a boss monster pathfinding issue that prevented a 2nd large enemy from attacking in melee.

  • Fixed the fallen paladin carrying Skullcrusher so you can't get it more than once, or crash your game by accident.

  • Fixed the Corrosion spell's FX.

  • Using the Rainbow Orb in combat now has the correct FX displaying.

  • Finding rations in treasure chests no longer prompts for player selection.

  • You can no longer discard artifacts while going through a treasure chest post-battle and choosing to swap.

  • Removed "Trade" option for single character parties with treasure chests in combat.

  • Sleeping characters can no longer open chests after combat.

  • Tweaked monster sorcery skill up a bit across the board; an earlier bug masked the low values.

  • The strange scepter now disappears from your inventory as intended when placed in Remzak's altar.

  • Grammar/spelling corrections.

• Features

  • Game reload is now available in combat mode.

  • Seven new spells, added to existing spellbooks and also available to monsters:

    • Firebeam, shoots a blast of fire in a line from caster.

    • Kismet, reduces monster spawn interval.

    • Iceball, cold damage in a ball.

    • Mark, marks current location for homing stone.

    • Mass Ward, casts ward on entire party.

    • Mindblast, large cone of mental damage from caster.

    • Restore, restores health and stamina to target. If cast on self, stamina penalized.

  • Magic Blade now has a unique sound effect that is the same in both travel and combat.

  • Pathfinding optimization and fixes to reduce odd behavior like running away from targets.

  • Some boss monsters are now guaranteed to drop random rare items.

  • New monsters added, two new fiends and "Drakvir", dragon-like men in four varieties.

  • Added specific monster abilities "berzerk", "regeneration", and "strength" that is self-targeted only.

  • When the active character has no lockpicks, it now says "{active character} has no lockpick!"

  • When the active character has no trap tools, it now says "{active character} has no tool!"

  • The Radiant Pharos has extra abilities:

    • It now reveals all secrets and dangers for all party members.

    • All traps are 100% discoverable in its light.

  • Wands no longer deal piercing damage, and damage has been altered to low base/high range instead of vice-versa.

  • Weapons with special effect properties now deal both damage and the special effect.

    • If you equip a trinket and a weapon with special weapon effects, the trinket takes precedence.

  • You can now examine equipped items.

  • You can now equip items swapping out current item in slot.

    • Combinations like 1H to 2H that would require two slots are rejected, you need to remove them manually.

  • Tools, light sources, and artifacts now have descriptions when examined.

  • Examining a spellbook will prompt you to equip it and view the spell list on the statistic screens.

  • You can now examine items in shops, as well as items you're selling.

  • When having a round of drinks at a pub, you are now prompted if you want to stay and hear more (at no additional cost).

  • The mountain region between Fort Granros and Bleyloch is now known as the Blackcrag Pass.

    • In-game text has been updated to refer to this name.

  • Bramimir now considers two quests in the Savage Isles as worthy deeds that earn her companionship.

  • A road and bridge now crosses the river near Port Bonifice.

  • Attempting to leave the pirate hut now triggers the quest encounter with the pirate captain. (Only on new games.)

  • Herbal Remedy is now available in the Ispahan Bazaar.

  • You can now sell items at the Ispahan Bazaar.

  • Zeke's Tools in Weymoor now buys back a lot more variety of items.

  • Clogs and Crafts in Bleyloch now buys items.

  • McDonnall's Merchantile in Port Bonifice now buys items.

  • PDF of the deluxe map now included in the Docs folder.