This is a mostly a modernization update, it fixes some bugs and makes sure the game runs well on modern systems. The largest change is for Macs where new M1+ Macs are now required to run the game by default. Users with older Macs can still run it via wine/crossover or by opting in to the legacy private beta in steam (password: legacylegacy), that will remain on version 5.30.
General
- Oak Golem can now be created in Ancient Forest-like terrains too
- Fix for empty message window popping up at start of turn
- Less random pitch for some sound effects
- Soulless now have item slots
- Blood Burst is now armor negating
- Better placement of mirrors in forts
- Vortex of Stillness was incorrectly an Astrology spell
- CoE could fail to start if workshop mod directory was removed
- Mages now better at targeting spells with 2+ nbr of strikes
- Fix for server hang on astrology
- Setup on ship could lock up game
- Elder Thing could belong to wrong independent faction
- Network reliability fixes
- Typos fixed
Modding
- 64 bit damage numbers should work now
Linux
- Fix for crash when shutting down pulseaudio on exit
Mac OS X
- Now built for new ARM Macs (M1+)
- Mac OS X 13.0 or later required
Windows
- Improved support for recent versions of Windows
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