There are now New Game+ options at the end of PANAMA and NIGHTMARE, allowing you to restart the story with your end-game character and inventory.
Also, there are new script commands to import/export the player character into different stories. Modders can now make stories with multiple parts and allow players to import their characters, along with select variables for story purposes.
Also fixed some bugs reported by iakampa and Wick on Discord and zf13448 on Steam (see below).
Complete list of changes:
SOURCE:
-New functions in code to import/export player character and inventory, as well as a New Game+ option. -New script commands: "savePlayer", "loadPlayer", and "loadStory" (optional parameter to import player and variables). -New script Booleans for importing characters: "if_storyExists", "if_importPlayer", and "if_playerLvl". -Script command "resetVars" now has optional parameters to reset only a range of variables. -Character info screen now shows overall level (for importing player in mod scripts).
SCRIPTS:
-(PANAMA+NIGHTMARE) Added New Game+ option after beating NIGHTMARE and PANAMA stories. -Thug/merc dialogue about final faction side quests in Ch.8 now says to wait until flooding is over. -Security Worm Implant can no longer unseal the Pump Door on Oil Platform map in final chapter. -Fixed Master Techie having Voodoo icon in abilities menu (set to "none" in globals.bsl). -Fixed "pierce" damage in Android's INIT script to "melee" (obsolete damage type). -Fixed some other dialogue and typos, thanks to Wick and Chinese translators.
RESOURCES:
-Updated Builder's Manual.
Version 15.3
Fixed some minor bugs thanks to Wick, iakampa, and zf13448. The biggest annoyance was the dialogue window not aligning properly on high resolutions with large font (now fixed). Also, restless loa are now automatically concealed when they spawn.
If you haven't already, please help get Brigand to 500 Steam reviews so it will get more visibility. Thank you.
Complete list of changes:
SOURCE:
-Fixed bug on high resolutions with large font where text wasn't properly aligned with window.
SCRIPTS:
-Restless Loa are now automatically concealed as soon as they are spawned (INIT script). -(PANAMA) Clams only give pearls in PANAMA story now, to prevent variable bugs in other stories. -(PANAMA) Osito now tells you about the waterfall being haunted at "midnight" (instead of just "night"). -(PANAMA) Added window that says main objective failed if Bella or Cherub are killed before Ch.2 in PANAMA story. -(NIGHTMARE) Invisible boxes now spawn in NIGHTMARE to block off shortcuts on Freeway 175 and South of Pochutla maps. -Fixed final typo of all time (thanks to iakampa on Discord).
Version 15.2
Added new font options to the settings menu, under "Visuals". You can change font type, size, and also text plugin options. You can use the fast text plugin for all text, no text, or just the HUD (default). Translators were saying the default text used in dialogue windows was slowing things down with Chinese characters, so the new "all" setting makes it faster.
Also added invisible boxes outside the Toxic Caves on Freeway 175, thanks to Percy Superstar on Discord for finding yet another cheese-run shortcut so I could block it off. I didn't block off NIGHTMARE shortcuts yet, waiting to see if people can still cheese up there. Let me know if you find any other shortcuts that let you skip chapters by climbing up boulders, etc.
Complete list of changes:
SOURCE CODE: -Added new font options in main menu, under a new "Visuals" settings page. -Larger font sizes now display larger dialogue windows. -Launcher app and main app now save all font options.
SCRIPTS: -Ticker script now spawns invisible boxes near Toxic Caves entrance on Freeway 175 to prevent Cheese Runners. -(PANAMA) Murdering crew in SQUIRREL challenge map before leaving the ship now congratulates you and rolls credits.
RESOURCES: -New larger dialogue windows for large font settings: windowBig.bmp, windowBBig.bmp.
Version 15.1
Finally fixed the fucking underwater bubbles animation.
Master Techie ability can now repair melee weapons, Pheonix Flamer, and the H-bomb, thanks to zf13448's post in the bugs thread.
Added two new world editor features thanks to dudithebudi on Discord. If you set object skin to "editor" it will now only be visible in editor mode, and the "pickName" command has new optional parameter to ignore player.
Invisible boxes now spawn in map script on South of Pochutla map to prevent doing parkour over the south wall and skipping Chapter 5. Let me know if you can still make it over the south wall before the gate opens and I will mail you drugs.
Finally, updated both manuals to include new info and a table of contents with bookmark links. Another patch is coming in a few days to add more font options for translators.
Complete list of changes:
SOURCE CODE: -Deleting your save in-game now also deletes the backup BAK file. -"PickName" command now has optional second parameter to never pick player object. -Setting object skin to "editor" will make object invisible unless in editor mode. -Fixed bug where using items on self flashed "hostile" target description (patched out player's self-hatred).
SCRIPTS: -Master Techie can now repair H-Bomb, flamer, and all melee weapons. -TickerDesert script now spawns invisible boxes on towers South of Pochutla to prevent jumping over south wall.
RESOURCES: -Changed color settings on bubbles.bmp to fix underwater bubbles sprite (finally). -New "editor" skin in textures folder.
RESOURCES: -Updated both manuals, included bookmarks and table of contents. -(EXTRAS) Included translated sign textures in Russian translation (thanks to JeRaff AKA Trollface).
Warlordocracy Early v19.1 to 20.0
Finally finished all the party relationships and side quests in Warlordocracy Ch.4, as well as an ending cut-scene. Now I can officially recommend you start a playthrough. Happy New Years and all that shit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4YrqbZ4hiE
Gonna work on another Brigand patch over the next week, then a secret 3rd project the week after.
EARLY ACCESS 20.0:
-Finished party banter, romances, and sidequests in Chapter 4 (for now). -Added final cutscene after Ch.4 ends where the baddies are plotting again. -You must now do every single trog sidequest in Ch.4 to get the Trog Ally rep. -Trog Ally rep now gets you lots of bonuses before Ch.4 finale (contracts, magic weapon, karma, wealth). -Fixed a couple script bugs where karma would be set to value instead of increased for quest reward. -Changed "Oakia's Lover" rep and achievement to "Shale's Lover" rep (more interesting). -Updated "mapCopyFrom" command for new save file structure.
EARLY ACCESS 19.9:
-Finished Milphio dialogue and side quest. -Added 5 obelisks to Ch.4 that you can translate with Linguistics for skill points. -Decreased Hellani's rates in Ch.2, added her to Ugliest Pony Inn in Ch.4 (plus quest dialogue). -Fangworms now regenerate health and spawn sandscourges when killed, sandscourges no longer poison. -Dust and smoke clouds no longer blind desert reptiles, trogs, or burrowing monsters. -Improved effect sprites for Boil Blood, Freeze Blood, and Brain Freeze spells. -Fixed attacking ground command (targets nearby hostiles automatically). -Updated manuals (added bookmarks and table of contents).
EARLY ACCESS 19.8:
-Released Chapter 4 (will finish side quests by New Years). -Fixed cannon blast animation effect, improved cannon scripts. -Fixed some problems with ESC menu save list when loading games. -Fixed tooltips showing for inventory window when no character is selected. -Fixed bug where you could use Wall Torches from the north, through the wall. -New script command "factionAll" to change faction of all objects of given name to new faction. -Killing a Wild Cleric will now change faction of all Izari animals on map to hostile. -Added War Tables to Pirate Hideout and Durolo's Hut in Moonshade Slums in Ch.3. -Placed Vampire Bats on Nightsteam Reef in Ch.3, slime no longer attacks bats. -There is now a Streetwise dialogue option with Daximo in Ch.3. -Using inventory pets now displays a description of pet. -Increased Ancient Relay durability from 100 to 400. -Increased Vampire Bat melee damage from 1 to 4. -Decreased Defensive Stance ability bonus a bit. -Updated Player's Manual and Builder's Manual.
EARLY ACCESS 19.7:
-Removed line of sight checks for artillery targeting (for now). -Carrying an abacus or scale now gives you a small discount when shopping. -Streetwise ability now gives a small discount when shopping (much less than Economics). -New town objects: bannerNoble (1-3), shieldNoble (1-3), candelabra, trophy, gazeboFloor. -New tech objects: machineBig, machineHuge, machineMassive, brewTech (1-3). -New dungeon objects: fountainDungeon, fountainDungeonBlood. -New item: scale (heavy but gives discount while carrying). -Fixed bug where throwing item at nothing damaged thrower. -Fixed torchWall collision so you can interact with it. -Lots of Ch.4 progress.
EARLY ACCESS 19.6:
-Dabi's Lover and Seb's Lover reps now give companions a new outfit and stat increase. -Shopping and training with Isda and Alaka in Ch.3 now requires reps (Student or Obonye Ally). -Reading signs now requires 2 Education, and reading books now requires 3 Education. -New in-game texts: Moon Pirate Code (Ch.3), Eye of Basilisk (Ch.4). -New characters for Ch4: Kelstev, Photion, Zaroli. -Isda now teaches Biomancy+Thermomancy in Ch.3. -Lots of Ch.4 progress, new demo on Patreon.
EARLY ACCESS 19.5:
-Weather aiming penalty now also decreases hostile AI attack distance. -Significantly decreased Dustbiter's natural evasion (from 50% to 25%). -New objects: bell, shadow, screen, tableLow, tableLow2, basketBig, basketBig2 chimney3, curtains3. -New item: pillow (grants same benefits as Deep Sleeper ability when resting). -New usable object: hookah (same as smoking pipe but not obtainable). -New track from Sonic Kitchen: Dark Horse (finale2). -New roof tiles for the Ugliest Pony Inn in Ch.4. -New ambient sounds: tavern, tavern2. -Updated Badlands overworld map. -Lots of Ch.4 progress.
EARLY ACCESS 19.4:
-Two new auto-pause options in Settings menu. -Placed two War Tables in Berindal's Estate in Ch.3. -Fixed bug with displaying variables in dialogue windows. -Implemented Gathering Izari Forces in Ch.3, increasing finale difficulty over time. -New usable objects: complex chest, masterwork chest, legendary chest (requires 16 Cunning). -New item: basilisk eye (used to upgrade pet cat at Jawala's Tower). -New nature object: snallygaster nest. -New Gorbo fetch quest in Ch.2. -Rearranged journal buttons.
EARLY ACCESS 19.3:
-New pets: Mutant Cat, Mutant Parrot, Mutant Qwirl. -Jawala can now mutate your pets in Ch.4 Demo (on Patreon), unlocking Beast Master achievement. -Updated Badlands overworld map (moved Jawala's Oasis farther south), updated Atlas.pdf. -Boosted skills of Salvio, Favius, and Jonoros (Jonoros no longer trains you in Ch.2). -Fixed rare crash bug on pausing game with lots of corpses from a recent patch. -Fixed bug with "objMobEquipRanged" and "objMobEquipMelee" script commands. -Fixed smuggling lockpick script in Ch.3 intro. -Fixed Prowling ability script in dark areas. -Fixed script boolean "if_objCountForces". -Finished Shadow Dance ability. -Lots of Ch.4 progress.
EARLY ACCESS 19.2:
-New weapons and animations: staffCryo, staffPyro, staffWild, staffDream. -Setting "objItmAmmoReq" to negative now only shows missile, no ammo check. -New script command "objInvDelete" to delete all items in current object's inventory. -Script commands "objLoadMax" and "objGive" can now be used for non-mobile objects (for the war table). -Fixed bug where you could select inventory objects on tile 0,0 in the world editor. -Fixed bug where non-mobile objects would retaliate in messages when attacked. -Fixed bug where equipment sprite wouldn't disappear when weapon breaks. -Torches now have use scripts that let you extinguish them. -Absorb Water spell can now extinguish torches. -Normal staves now have a range of 1 (not 2). -Finished War Table use script. -Lots of Ch.4 progress.
EARLY ACCESS 19.1:
-You can now change equipment on the character screen by clicking on items. -New usable object: warTable (to view enemy forces info, buy contracts, etc.). -Script command "findObj" can now be set to "response" for player's dialogue response. -Divination Neuromancy spell can now utilize the "findObj" command if you have 12 Education. -Importing overpowered parties into later chapters is now allowed, but toggles Cheater flag. -Updated Shrouded Arts PDF (for Patrons), and Builder's Manual. -New achievements: Beast Master, Revolution, Reunification. -Fixed unblocked tile by water in Lockdell Market in Ch.1. -Fixed bug where doors would open from lighting effects. -Fixed livestock in Ch.1+2+3 not having a faction. -Fixed lover achievement descriptions in game. -Fixed virtual keyboard keys 7 and 8. -Some Ch.4 progress.
Version 15.0
Included new launch option for the No-Steam version, as the Steam plugin causes a crash on launch on a very small number of computers. Thanks to Falcon for helping me troubleshoot.
Saving your game now creates a backup *.BAK file in the saves folder, so in case there's a crash while saving you can rename the backup to *.GAM and keep playing.
Also fixed some scripts bugs, including Power Strike ability and Neuro Demon AI in the final BATTLES DLC map (it will be much harder now). Made Mr. Cooper start dialogue if you damage him in PANAMA DLC (thanks to Tyler Durden for posting).
In the next patch I will fix the underwater bubbles animation, I promise.
Finally, Brigand got an article in PCGamer, bitches:
SOURCE CODE: -Saving your game now creates a backup file (*.BAK), in case something happens while saving. -Included No Steam versions of game and launcher, as the Steam plugin caused crash on launch for some players. -Removed Steam plugin from demo version.
SCRIPTS: -Added one extra skill point for talking to Fingers outside Pochutla. -Fixed Power Strike ability script (it was completely broken for some reason). -(BATTLES) Fixed AI bug in Mabel's Ascension map where Neuro Demons would not hunt down party. -(PANAMA) Cooper now has a damage script that initiates dialogue when you first damage him.
RESOURCES: -Included Translator Guide in EXTRAS DLC in Docs folder. -Replaced all RTF files with TXT files in Docs folder (Microsoft shit the bed and stopped supporting Wordpad).
Version 14.9
Early Russian translation is now included in the free EXTRAS DLC. Set Charset to Russian in the game launcher and select BRIGNAD - OAXACA (RU) from the story list.
Included new script commands to save game/story as plain text, so you can edit the file with notepad, then change the extension back to .GAM and drop it back into the Stories folder. Plain text versions of every story are now included in their asset folders for translators or modders.
There are new commands to translate the rest of the HUD labels ("Chapter", "Respect", "Info", and "None"). Another new command to search for objects of given name on all maps. And there is now a separate section for documents in the Main Menu Settings.
Also a ton of minor bug fixes, mostly thanks to IntoxicatedHyena again, and also the people doing the Chinese translation (the next translation in progress).
Complete list of changes:
SOURCE CODE: -Script command "resetStats" now resets object properties to init scripts on all maps (instead of just current map). -New script command "saveGameTxt" to save in plain text format, so it can be edited with notepad, then loaded again. -New script command "findObj" to find and list every instance of object with given name in current story. -New script commands to change HUD labels: "chapterName", "infoName", "respectName", "nullName". -Main menu now has a separate Documents section so you can view these updates. -Fixed bug from last patch where 6 objectives wouldn't save at end of list. -Saving now displays "please wait" message.
SCRIPTS: -Updated all globals.bsl files with new label commands. -Zac no longer teleports at sundown if he is a corpse (fixing error message). -Using beer, beans, etc. now drops empty tin can at your feet (so it won't get stuck in walls, etc.). -(PANAMA) Fixed bug with Samuel in PANAMA where he would train to max skills after finishing his quest.
RESOURCES: -Updated Builder's Manual. -Moved all menu images for OAXACA into DEFAULT folder. -(EXTRAS) Included Russian translation in the EXTRAS DLC (thanks to JeRaff). -(EXTRAS) Included plain text versions of all story files in their assets folders, updated Modding Guide.
Patch Tonight
Bug in stable branch: ITIC cribber and ghoul refugee quests don't show text in Objectives screen.
Bug in test branch: autosaves immediately after creating character won't load. All other saving work fine tho, along with Russian translation.
On bus now. Will fix the test branch bug tonight after my day job, please no negative reviews or I will crush you.
Epiphany (and new test branch version)
Just had a major moment of realization thanks to the people doing the Chinese translation, and it might fix this ancient problem with anti-virus programs corrupting saves. I was saving variables as both strings and binary to the save files (*GAM), depending on variable type. This made it impossible to open saves with notepad.
The latest test branch now saves and loads everything as a string, and the saves are now plain text that can be edited with notepad. As a bonus, somehow the files are smaller. I used to think notepad couldn't open saves because they were too big and notepad was too stupid. Now I know better, and I'm gonna update Warlord with this soon also.
I still haven't had time to install anti-virus programs and test if they still fuck it all up, but I do know that now translators and modders can edit the *.GAM save files with notepad and search+replace whatever words or item descriptions they want.
I also included 4 new commands to edit the HUD labels for "Chapter", "Respect", "Info", and "(none)". All the globals.bsl scripts now have those 4 extra commands to set the HUD labels.
Gonna keep this update in test branch for another week or so to make sure nothing gets fucked up. To opt in to the test branch, right-click Brigand in Steam, go to Betas tab, and choose "Test" from Beta Participation. If you have a save that you are working on or attached to, back it up or just don't opt in to the beta.
It does take a couple extra seconds to save and load (because it has to convert variables to strings and back), but it makes modding so much easier, and I have a food feeling anti-virus programs will not fuck with my game or my brain anymore, so it's worth it.
Warlordocracy Early v18.2 to 19.0
Been a month since the last cross-promo. Lots of progress on Warlordocracy. There are now inventory pets, including a parrot that you can command to take a shit on people. Greatly improved stealth mechanics and balanced combat. Also there are new sprites, objects, sidequests, and bug fixes. Still working on Chapter 4 -- should be done by New Years.
-Updated all chapters with new objects and wheat tiles. -New objects: pallet, crane, craneTop, waterWheel2, waterWheel3, gearBig, gearBig2, holeMassive. -New script command: "findObj" to find map and position of all objects in story of given name. -New script boolean: "if_objCountForces" to test for number of mobiles of given faction name. -New trog character: Cliffdancer (ambassador outside Jawala's Tower in Ch.4). -Fixed cliff section on Drumwave Peak that wasn't blocking movement in Ch.3. -Fixed crossbow hit script so Woodcraft now gives bonus damage (like bows). -Trog and ratfolk AI scripts no longer conceal or burrow while in combat. -Confused and Unconscious status effects now cancel evasion and parry. -Confused status now causes mobiles to change direction constantly. -Improved some dialogue, books, and signs in all chapters. -Bone Dagger must now recharge with blood to leech health. -New magic sword: Parched Throat (also leeches, for Ch.4). -New sprite for leech animation effect. -Lots of Ch.4 progress.
EARLY ACCESS 18.9:
-New cliff color alternatives: cliffB (changed Nightsteam Reef tiles). -Removed ".png" file extension in sprite variables and saved games (making file size smaller). -Wealth and inventory now contribute very slightly to party level (every 1000 wealth increases level by 1). -Raft now positioned farther north on Berindal Beach in Ch.3 to avoid an immediate fight when travelling there. -Fixed strange party import bug where final inventory slot of final party member had a blank item. -Blunt weapons now have a chance of knocking target back (higher chance with more damage). -Script boolean "if_damage" can now be used in weapon use and mobile attack scripts. -Updated all demos, encyclopedia, Player's Manual (weapons section). -Lots of Ch.4 progress.
EARLY ACCESS 18.8:
-When Spotting, you can now detect concealed mobiles behind you up to 5 paces away. -Caltrops, clamp traps, and tripwires no longer get triggered by same faction (set trap factions in all chapters). -Crippling Strike now has a range of two, and attacker jumps one pace toward target (similar to Dirty Tricks). -New parameter for "factionReact" and "objMobSkill" commands: "all" (to set all factions or skills). -New script command: "revealAll" (reveals all concealed objects on map regardless of LOS). -New Master Neuromancy spell: Omniscience (reveals all concealed objects for 1 minute). -Fixed script bug where party fatigue dialogue complaints weren't working. -Party starvation/fatigue dialogue now resets when fed and rested. -Map scripts now do not spawn waves while party is waiting. -Switched up weather directions in Chapters 3+4. -Lots of Ch.4 progress, updated all manuals.
EARLY ACCESS 18.7:
-Doubled speed of bow and spear animations (not actual combat speed). -Woodcraft ability now gives 10% chance to deal extra damage while wielding bows. -Player is no longer allowed to target concealed objects that haven't been spotted (also fixed tooltips). -Must now be within 2 paces and facing to spot concealed objects that are not mobiles (still 5 paces for mobiles). -New objects for Scouring ability: nest, stumpStash, shelfStash, dungeonStash (placed in all chapters). -New script Boolean: "if_objOnTile" (check for first 4 characters of tile image name, ex. "sand"). -Changed "Pocket Sand" action to "Kick Dirt" in Dirty Tricks ability, must now be on dirt or sand. -Burrowing ability now requires you to be on sand or snow tiles (not shallows). -Trogs will now burrow during the day while outside and standing on sand. -New horse sound effects (thanks to Sonic Kitchen). -New desert objects for Ch.4: pillarDesert. -Fixed Tycho Luzi's stash in Ch.1.
EARLY ACCESS 18.6:
-Player can no longer target concealed enemies (unless they have been spotted). -Fixed bug where mobs wouldn't stay concealed if standing in slow tiles while loading map (sand, etc.). -Added a swimming transition to Berindal Basement that leads outside to Berindal Refuge. -New alternative tent colors for different factions in Ch.4. -New alternative object sprites for Ch.4: blockB, tilesOldB. -New map tiles for Ch.4: battlementsC. -Lots of progress on Ch.4.
EARLY ACCESS 18.5:
-Fixed bug in combatSounds.wsl script where spears weren't playing sounds. -Fixed bug in useItems.wsl AI script so AI no longer throws bombs at close range. -Replaced Pocket Sand ability with new Dirty Tricks ability (list of actions, including Pocket Sand). -New parameter option for "objMove" command: "forward" (move mobile in current direction). -New parameter option for "objKnockback" command: "-1" (object is knocked toward target). -New script boolean: "if_objLoadFree" to test for unused load in mobile's inventory. -New script boolean: "if_objMobUnarmed" to test if object is not carrying a weapon. -Fixed bug with obtaining pets without enough unused inventory load. -Henchmen and pets are now forbidden from initiating travel. -Improved "objKnockback" function to be more precise. -New objects: treeApple, eggSnallygaster (Ch.4). -New sound effects: bear, qwirl (Ch.4). -New pet: qwirl (Ch.4). -Updated both manuals.
EARLY ACCESS 18.4:
-Fixed bug with stacked magical jewelry in inventory. -Fixed importing party with magic jewelry (for real this time). -Fixed armor script (replaced old "light" damage with new "acid" damage type). -Changed "Guano" item name to "Fertilizer", added fertilizer to horse and cow grazing areas. -New alternative item sprites for desert stones (brown) and guano fertilizer (white). -New usable objects: armor1, armor2, armor3 (unlocks player armor when used). -Player now has the option to show Tycho Luzi's journal to Asemius in Ch.2. -Added locked cell door scripts, locked cells in Berindal basement in Ch.3. -Added lots of bloodstains, corpses, and coins to Berindal manor in Ch.3. -Added obtainable leather armor to Berindal manor in Ch.3. -Player now loses leather armor at the start of Ch.3. -Added Note in Blood to Berindal Basement in Ch.3.
EARLY ACCESS 18.3:
-New pet abilities: Defecate, Fire Breath. -Fixed bug with music script where you couldn't play for benefits. -New Izari boss scripts for Ch.4: Ice Cleric, Fire Cleric, Wild Cleric, Dream Cleric. -Party members can now talk to henchmen, just not the main party (so they can collect pets). -Increased Hamchop's skills and base melee damage, changed encyclopedia description to say "expendable". -HUD now displays "Inventory Disabled" for animals, etc. (instead of max load=-1). -Fixed dropping pets from inventory (should run use script). -Improved Ch.3 dialogue (Wahu gives hint about Bone Dagger). -Feluco now goes auto-berserk sometimes if below 50% health. -Berserk status effect now increases movement speed. -Fixed Meta recharge from cancelling Defensive Stance. -Reputation window now always displays player pic. -Fixed bug with "objMissile" command. -New pet sounds for parrot and cat.
EARLY ACCESS 18.2:
-Finished Stormeye's quest in Ch.3 and added pet cat. -You can now take Berindal's parrot in Ch.3 as a pet. -Dropping pets from inventory now automatically deploys them. -Changed tutorial messages based on whether touchscreen is enabled. -New script Boolean: "if_touchscreen" to test if touchscreen is enabled. -New script Boolean: "if_objLoadMax" (test for max load, <0 means inventory is disabled). -Door scripts now forbid mobiles with disabled inventories from opening doors (animals, etc.). -Error window now displays when more than 19 scripts are loaded at once (instead of game crashing). -New sprite: bird6 (pet parrot). -Lots of progress on Ch.4.
