Build 4.19.042 released

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.