Version 1.24 released

This version introduced interface improvements, the party creation screen was redesigned and adjustments were made to let the interface work better for odd resolutions and with more verbose languages. Russian language was added and several localization improvements were introduced (useful to translators). Also a small rebalance of one party bonus.

– [interface] Party Create screen redesign. Now professions, races, etc show as a list with only the selected race visible on the right (so now everything fits on all resolutions and all language combinations and fonts are bigger).
– [interface] Improved Character statistics screen (relevant for odd resolutions, most people will see no difference).
– [interface] Auto scroller for NPC dialogue if the text does not fit (never needed if English language is selected, so useful for verbose languages only).
– [interface] Improved inventory, quality tier markers redone into icons.
– [interface] Improved inventory, list of item abilities auto scales based on available space (so the biggest font possible is always used).
– [interface] Languages selector hides non translated languages (so no longer “holes” for reserved languages).

– [balance] Iron Skin party bonus Paralysis resistance changed from +50 to +25 (it was too powerful and made Paralysis resistance from items irrelevant).

– [misc] New translation (RU) available.
– [misc] Localization: redone locale to IDs only (no need to know language symbol at all!)
– [misc] Removed ruleset display from quick menu tooltip (this information is not really needed and was just UI bloat).
– [misc] If safe mode is enabled the game limits frame rate to 30 FPS (to prevent potential CPU/GPU overheat).

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Version 1.23 released

This version introduced Spanish translation, some small fixes and improvements and deals with a particular GPU problem. Apparently, some (maybe all?) laptop manufacturers do no install drivers to the integrated GPU card if a dedicated card is included as well. Presumably their thinking was that no one would use those since a superior card is present. Which is true for most games, but since Legends of Amberland series is gentle on GPU, OS can decide that a lower performance GPU should be used to preserve energy, so it switches to the integrated GFX card and… the game does not work because the GPU has no drivers installed. The workaround was to force the OS to always use the best GFX card available. Have fun!

– [misc] ES full translation and minor fixes to other translations.
– [misc] Upgraded third party libraries (among other things some national characters in some languages look more clear now).

– [interface] Adjusted monsters zone (damage markers position). Somewhat more pleasant visually now.
– [interface] Monster info screen redesign (including list of all attacks on monster info (with damage and effects)).

– [fix] Spellbook button incorrectly greyed out when can’t cast selected spell (should be greyed out only when no magic talent or zero MP).
– [fix] Engine update with an important GFX card fix (force use of the best GFX card).

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Version 1.22.1 released

Hotfix. Due to various strange occurrences the maps in v1.22 became kind of corrupted (some things that were supposed to be locked were open from the start). Which lead to problems with the main storyline. This version patches it and also introduces an autofix for saves that suffered from this bug.

By the way, if you ever have any problems with your saves you can always send them to me to fix manually. Thanks!

– [fix] The previous version (v1.22) introduced corrupted maps data, which makes some grates start open while those should start locked. This allowed to visit places you were not supposed to access and therefore broken the main storyline and made you solftlocked from progressing further.
– [fix] In previous versions there was a story bug possible (softlock) if you visit places in an odd order. This version autofixes such occurrences on old saves. You just need to visit the place you were asked to visit AGAIN and return to the quest giver, it will record properly. Note that you will have it logged as unfinished quest in such case, disregard it, you already completed it. Also, remember that in case of any such problems you can always send me your save file to fix. Note that this version is preventing the bug from happening, this is only to auto fix old saves.

Reminders
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Version 1.22 released

This version introduces several low priority fixes, small interface improvements, makes full rest more powerful and increases poison damage. Rest was altered, now more statuses are cleared upon full rest, quick rest was not changed. Poison damage was rebalanced, it was made more potent, which I think is needed, especially when the tools to deal with poison are so abundant.

– [misc] Full Rest cures all statuses except Petrified and Poisoned.

– [balance] Poison deals more damage.

– [interface] Character statistics screen shows a tooltip marker upon pressing CTRL or RT on gamepad (this allows seeing tooltips when playing without a mouse).

– [fix] Input stops working correctly upon pressing the IME key on a Japanese keyboard.
– [fix] Untranslated purchase dialogue option.
– [fix] Mysterious Sage was incorrectly called Mystical Sage in one quest description.
– [fix] Translation (German) had HP & MP switched in one place.

Reminders
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Version 1.21 released

This version introduces an official translation to several languages. Now the game can be played in English, German, French and Polish. In future more languages could be added (and it’s like almost guaranteed judging from my past experiences with localization). Next, some balance tweaks were done and one location was altered (added Ancient Evil Aura). Some of those adjustments affect new games only and some old ones as well (now the save remembers at which rules the game was started and tries to aim for consistency of gameplay within same gameplay campaign). Some traditional fixes are there as well.

I would like to thank here all translators and myriads of other helpers who, over the years, helped me to improve the quality of the Amberland series. Many thanks! You are truly the most devoted fans!

– [misc] Localized to German, French and Polish.
– [misc] Introduced rulesets which are tied to save files. Basically, when a rebalance which would not work well with old saves (side effects or plain too heavy changes) is introduced those changes affects new saves only and the existing saves will work under the old rules assuring consistency. The active ruleset is listed on Quick Menu, next to difficulty level. If there is a need, I might add an option to manually convert the save to another (newest) ruleset in future.

– [balance] Normal difficulty was rebalanced, now monsters deal more damage (affects new saves only, ruleset: #121).
– [balance] Formula for experience required to level up made a bit more steep (all difficulty levels), at 20/30/40/50 thresholds. It slows down access to the highest levels, in practice it’s a difference of around -5 levels in the late game (affects new saves only, ruleset: #121).
– [balance] Added “Ancient Evil Aura” to Dungeon of Doom, adjusted plaque and description of that location.
– [balance] Battlesmith MP per level x2 (instead of x1), Max Encumbrance increased drastically (to Enc 50, which makes this class the highest encumbrance class in the game). Now also starts with Blacksmith’s Heavy Forge Armor which is similar to Heavy Forge Armor (which would be actually usable by this character due to extreme Enc).

– [interface] Wider “+” button for increasing stats. Should make it more convenient to play on Steam Deck.

– [fix] Boats/Ships related texts were not included in the translation file (and therefore not translated).

Reminders
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Version 1.20.1 released

A small update, mostly to fix incorrect manual version. Also added one intermediary quest (purely so people would not get confused what to do next, since I observed many people got lost in that part of the game).

– [misc] Added an intermediary quest “visit chancellor” (because many people were confused what to do at this point).
– [misc] Localization (DE/FR/PL) is almost complete. Those are still marked as partial but those are actually more than 99% complete.

– [fix] Manual was incorrect (from old v1.1x), replaced with the proper (v1.20).
– [fix] Interface scroller visual glitch.

Reminders
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