// Arcanum Multiverse Edition v.1.7.1.1
// Update 1 for AME v.1.7.1.0
Version 1.7.1.1 is based on a modified configurator, modified gameplay and an updater attached to the case.
The main difference from Arcanum Multiverse Edition versions
1.7.0.0 and
1.7.1.0 is the significant impact on the art part of the game as part of the optional add-on Sir's Expectations Modpack.
Settings and Optimization (Config.exe)
√ Added 3 new options in General settings.
- Added checkbox "Repair Alt key in windowed mode" (removes window sticking when pressing Alt key. Works only when launching the game via launcher or configurator).
- Added checkbox "Turn off the sounds of some spells" (removes cyclic sounds from the spells Air Energy, Earth Strength, Fire Speed, Water Purity and Time Flies).
- Added checkbox "Turn off sounds of summoned creatures" (removes sounds from the Elemental of air, fire and water, as well as from the Familiar).
√ Added 5 new engine patches.
- Added a checkbox "With an initial gift of fate" (the character will receive 1 fate point at the beginning of the game).
- Added checkbox "Magical Affinity: +5%" (character will get an additional 5 points to Magic Affinity, regardless of their race and background).
- Added checkbox "Technological Affinity: +5%" (character will get an additional 5 points to Technological Affinity, regardless of their race and background).
- Added checkbox "Intelligence requirements for circuits" (to study standard technological circuits will require 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 points to Intelligence,
- Added "Always day" checkbox (disables lighting changes without affecting game time and NPC sleep mode).
√ Added "ddraw.dll version" selector in "High-Res" tab.
- The list includes release versions 0.3.1 (from 05/16/2021) and 0.2.1 (from 05/04/2016).
- XXX - any other version that you put in the root folder with the game (
github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases ).
√ Added function to import/export backgrounds in .bckg (background) format.
√ Added the ability to edit an already created background effect ("<->" button).
√ Minor changes have been made to the design of the configurator.
- The checkboxes of the main settings are displayed in a separate block with a scroll.
- Renamed buttons for adding, deleting and resetting the background in the English layout.
Basic Gameplay (Arcanum Multiverse Edition)
√ Eliminated dialogue with the leader of the dark elves in the Elven ruins, if the protagonist is under the influence of the invisibility spell.
√ Fixed the Magic Affinity value of 18 NPCs: Warp Bunny, Ghoul, Blood Guard, Rotten Corpse, Mummy, Half Lich, Large Mummy, Stinking Corpse, Ghost Spirit, Ore Golem, Storm Soldier, Dark Champion, Blood Spirit, Shadow Warrior, Cursed Paladin, Stone Spirit, Ragged Combatant, Undead Champion.
√ Fixed issue with Percival Thun's "ritual self-immolation" near the fireplace.
√ Solved the problem of Hervor being near the steam engine around the clock (the ability to do without bloodshed).
√ The Weak Draft Bar in Ashbury no longer stands up for an agent of the Hand of Moloch when he attacks the protagonist.
√ Edwin Wallows has been assigned the Mage of Movement development scheme. Level raised from 1 to 24.
√ Replaced the standard portraits of Wuriden citizens with racial icons.
√ Eliminated defect in the transmission of the Ring of Gilbert Bates, losing the description of the initial G.B. at the next meeting with William Radcliffe.
√ In the Dungeon of the Scientists, the malfunctioning Fire Barrier was replaced, from which it was impossible to assemble the Pyrotechnic Bow.
√ Richard Leakes' Tempered Shield is now neutral instead of magical.
√ Updated 3 .art files of technological schemes: Lightweight Mail, Regeneration Armor, Gorse Conqueror.
- Unlike previous art, the current ones were created using a neural network (comparative difference in quality).
Enhanced Gameplay (Sir's Expectations Modpack)
√ Fixed dialogue structure issues with Simon Farkus and Sogg Honey Mug causing missing lines in the English version of the game.
√ Expanded dialogues with Murgo and Edwin Wallows.
- Now the game provides the possibility of joining Murgo as a permanent party member.
√ Expanded dialogues with Sir Garrick Stout and Dernholm Dungeon Guard.
- A duel for the title of Melee Master has been implemented at the new location "Entrance to the Dungeon of Dernholm".
√ Expanded dialogue with Lloyd Gurlos.
- When you re-apply, the branch with services will be brought to the fore.
√ Expanded dialogue with the Dog.
- Added an introductory part of the dialogue, in which the NPC receives the nickname Gourmet (Gourmet).
√ Now in Ashbury you can find a unique creature associated with a gift of fate.
- The variability of the dialogue with this NPC will be determined by certain actions of the protagonist.
√ Fixed the Russian description of the Rifled Mortar scheme, in which instead of Dwarven Ore (according to SEM), Pure Ore (according to AME) was mentioned.
√ Added 16 .art files for alternate scroll colors (1 color for each school of Magic).
// Compatibility
√ The updater checks to see if Sir's Expectations Modpack is installed before extracting related files.
√ Cleaning up temporary files, necessary to accept most changes, is also under the control of the updater.
√ Support for saved games remains in effect if they were recorded on build version