This patch includes further control improvements, additional tutorial steps and minor bug fixes.
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Improved steering-relative ship controls
Added a steering direction indicator to the standard controls
Fixed "Repair deals damage" effect not triggering when player is at full health
Added additional tutorial steps to explain game mechanics
Enemy balancing adjustments
Crew lost to damage now triggers an indicator
Increased gold received from mermaids
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