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Hotfix to the default branch!

Changes:
Malediction creates only 2 maladys - not 3
Enemies will not attempt to curse the player if the player has received a curse this combat

Bug Fixes:
Fixed save-games with Pochette (any old corrupted saves should be corrected too)
Fixed a glitch with the particles of the brick arrow
Fixed a glitch with the item atlas
Fixed a glitch with the Begonia Carving
Enemies will not use hazards OR curses when in Endless Dream

700 Items!

Hey, Backpackers!

[h3]We've reached an amazing milestone![/h3]
More than 700 items in Backpack Hero!
We're very happy that you - our community members - were, and still are part of this process. We'll continue to work on making Backpack Hero even more exciting and diverse for you.

There's also a huge update to the main branch! Including:
  • Mana rework
  • Transforming items
  • Curses and Hazards rework
  • UI improvements!
  • Bug fixes!


And if you have some ideas for new items, join our Discord server and share them there!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/Backpack_Hero/

Curse Hotfix 3

New Stuff:
Added a new carving - "Renewal" which removes Hazards

Changes:
Added a symbol for "Alternate Use"
Boastful Spellsword doesn't curse on their first action
Bearded Dragon - 2 -> 1 Fire Hazard.
Fire 3 -> 2 burn on use

Bug Fixes:
"Delete All Progress" and "Delete All Save Games" now delete more files
Blue snail - decreased goo from 10 to 1
Fixed the Item Atlas Search function
Added the weapon tag to Blood Wand

Curse Hotfix 2

Bug Fixes:
Charmed enemies will never give hazards or curse
Charmed enemies now always act before uncharmed enemies
The search field in the Atlas no longer overlaps other buttons
You cannot click a second save-game while one is loading
You cannot move items after starting a choose event, pressing "Never Mind", and returning to the event menu
The "No Experience" challenge cannot find the Soul Axe or the Sister Spear
Fixed a sprite error with the DewDrop Blade
Tossing the Druid Staff will now activate its On Discard effect properly
The Red Hoodie will not add Max-HP multiple times when you take damage quickly
Conduits no longer have their mana text misaligned after a save/load
Prices are set properly for items spawned in-combat during Penny Pincher mode

Curse Hotfix 1

Bug Fixes:
The Cursed Shiv can only be used once per turn
Removed the Robber Racoon encounter from the Frozen Core
Changed the Healer to say "Cleanse all curses" instead of "Remove all" to help explain
Fixed a glitch with the Blood Wand that could soft-lock the game
The frog hat now properly reduces the cost of "Toss"
Fixed the Ballista's damage after a save/load
Rage and Weak are now explicitly ignored by Scratch
Fixed a glitch where the conduit would not properly add bricks into the mana network
Improved performance with Satchel's Pockets
The Kodoku can only be found by Pochette