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Winner of the Nukular Winter mod contest is Smashzone, with Arctic Adventure.

https://smashzone.itch.io/arctic-adventure

No spoilers except the below screenie:



Reworked the saving function again to fix a problem with modding status effects, which I learned about from Smashzone's mod when the new cold effect was causing X-ray vision. Also added two new hotkeys to directly open the character screen and objectives screen (N and M).

Made a new font size option specifically for plugin text (set to "all" to see it in the menus). Plugin font size is completely different for me depending on which computer I'm on, so it's hard to pick a size. It's about 2 points too big in my Dev folder and the Steam install folder. It's like 6 points too big when launched from the Steamworks folder. And it's the exact right size on the Steam Deck, so I'm going with that. People have told me that it's way too small on their computers, however. Any feedback on font size would be appreciated. This is pissing me off.

6mm ammo is now more expensive (38 jink instead of 30), and corrected "clip" to "mag" in some shopkeeper dialogue. Also, player's armor is removed when starting New Game+ with PANAMA for story purposes (you gotta start naked).

Plus other minor fixes.


Complete list of changes:

SOURCE:
-New key bindings for character screen and objectives (N+M keys).
-Fixed major bug with setting status effect properties for modders.
-Reworked save system to fix status effects, save new keybindings, and better track version number.
-New separate option for plugin font size, which is affected by system settings.
-Increased default plugin font size (so it is close to default on Steam Deck).

SCRIPTS:
-Increased price of 6mm ammo from 30 to 38 jink.
-Corrected "Clip" to "Mag" in some shopkeeper dialogue.
-Terminal in South of Pochutla map now has 2D hologram anim.
-End-game Steam achievements are now called 5 times in scripts just in case.
-Fixed some typos and name mistakes in multiple stories (thanks to Salvos again).
-(PANAMA) Improved some Ozee dialogue in PANAMA Chapter 4 (more consistent style).
-(PANAMA) New Game+ Mode in PANAMA now removes player armor for story purposes.

Fixed a ton of script bugs thanks to Salvos on the Steam bug report thread, and one thanks to dudithebudi. Also, box objects of "animal" material no longer pulsate because it looked terrible, like AARFY's floor, but other shapes still do.

Finally, updated troubleshooting info regarding black screen and cursor on start-up, thanks to techno_will. If you see a black screen on startup, try these steps:
1) Turn off system frame limits.
2) Change video settings to "High performance Nvidia processor."
3) Try non-Steam version if all else fails.

Thanks to everyone leaving Steam reviews. 58 more to go and I will shut up about it.


Complete list of changes:

SOURCE:
-Script boolean "if_rand" can now use "if_random" syntax, fixing about 9 script bugs.
-Box prefabs objects no longer pulsate if material is "animal" (such as AARFY floor).

SCRIPTS:
-Fixed bug with end-game Laughing Coyote dialogue variable (thanks to dudithebudi).
-Fixed heckler demon attack scripts being saved in RTF file format (thanks to Salvos).
-Fixed bug with Gaozhong's dialogue when asking him for advice (thanks to Salvos).
-Fixed bug where Running Feet in plantation jailbreak script (thanks to Salvos).
-Fixed bug with Ramirez reaction check for store discounts (thanks to Salvos).
-(PANAMA) Fixed bug with Yalo's dialogue in PANAMA after Ch.2 (thanks to Salvos).
-(PANAMA) Fixed bug with Dr. Lee's dialogue in PANAMA (thanks to Salvos).
-(PANAMA) Fixed Isla Darien attack AI script (thanks to Salvos).

RESOURCES:
-Updated black screen troubleshooting info in Brigand Updates.txt (thanks to techno_will).

LCSoft Plans for 2025:

When Brigand hits 500 reviews, I will make a final BATTLES map that is completely original and includes the Meatiator Minigun. 74 more reviews to go. Here are my plans for 2025:

-1 June: Brigand Nukular Winter Mod Contest
-8 June: Warlordocracy Chapter 5
-20 August: Warlordocracy Leaves Early Access
-31 December: Warlordocracy Chapter 6: The Path of Glass
-500 Reviews: New Brigand BATTLES map with minigun
-More testing of Brigand Russian and Spanish translations
-Brigand Chinese translation
-More secret ideas for Brigand
-Secret mobile game

The Brigand Nukular Winter Mod Contest deadline is June 1st. First prize is $60.

Mod Contest:
https://steamcommunity.com/games/652410/announcements/detail/802308936293156273

You can find other mods and content submissions here, and all of them will blow your mind's penis:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/652410/discussions/0/7026265071953047479/


If you don't know your way around the world editor, there are tutorial videos on Youtube, a Builder's Manual you can find in the main menu, and a MOD TUTOR story in the free EXTRAS DLC. You can also ask questions on Discord.

Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/UvXcfJgzcJ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vqdk5wz2Jg

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Warlordocracy Chapter 5 Store page has launched, and it's set to release in early June.

Warlord Ch.5: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2498140/Warlordocracy_Ch_5/

Also, been working on a series of holiday challenge maps for Warlordocracy called Holiday Havoc. Right now it has two: Turkey Terror and Rabbit Ruckus. They will be uploaded to Patreon tomorrow, along with the latest Ch.5 Demo and Patron Stories DLC.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/lcsoftware

New minigun called the Meatiator, which modders can spawn with the command "make=minigun". It's also been placed in the PANAMA DLC, but it's broken and empty, ammo hidden separately.

Added a couple new commands to animate player's equipment and set a wind-up property for weapons. The Meatiator takes about 1 second to wind up. Also fixed a couple rare bugs and fixed the Gun Smith ability, which was somehow completely broken.

Thanks to Castle_G for rigging the minigun model.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS2zAOHm4kM


Complete list of changes:

SOURCE:
-Allowed player's equipment item to be animated with "playObject" and "loopObject" commands.
-New script command: "windUp" (sets obtainable object wind-up time before use).
-New script command: "setObjectFrame" (sets current animation frame of object).
-Possibly fixed rare bug that turned objects passable (resetting thrown flag).
-Fixed new player weapons remaining transparent on leaving World Editor.
-Corrected Accuracy and Scatter variables in F1 World Editor menus.
-Added object wind-up property to F1 World Editor menu.

SCRIPTS:
-Fixed Gun Smith ability (was completely fucking broken, now also works on minigun).
-Repeated the end-game Steam achievement commands in scripts to make sure Steam plugin registers them.

RESOURCES:
-New animated weapon: minigun ("The Meatiator").
-New ammo: ammoUranium (minigun ammo).
-Updated both manuals.

STORY FILES: (requires starting a new game)
-(PANAMA) Added broken/empty minigun to PANAMA story, and hid uranium ammo in separate location.

Added some dialogue and readable text to PANAMA that fills in some plot holes (connected Dr. Lee to Mabel). Tweaked the first PANAMA battle at Isla Darien so that Ballistic has a better chance of surviving (he has a lot of dialogue that goes to waste otherwise).

Also fixed AI switching items in the code. Ballistic would use a medkit and then switch to the machete by default. Now AI equips ranged weapons first, then looks for melee.

New blood textures for NIGHTMARE thanks to 5nakey.

Demons in NIGHTMARE now use the original textures again, and the special NIGHTMARE textures are now used for harder varieties, like the Elder Isopod Demon and the Mocker Demon (larger versions of Hecklers that now spawn in NIGHTMARE).

Tripwires can now be disarmed with 10 Hardware skill. Had to update the story files for this one. Also fixed a ton of little bugs, including one with the Poisoned War Axe script.

Remember the mod contest deadline is June 1st:
https://steamcommunity.com/games/652410/announcements/detail/802308936293156273

Finally, please leave a review to get that bitch to 500 and the "Overwhelmingly Positive" label. Thanks.

New NIGHTMARE blood textures, thanks to 5nakey:




Complete list of changes:

SOURCE:
-AI now equips ranged weapons first, melee weapons only when out of ammo (fixed bug when AI uses items).
-You can now interact with character info screen while controlling characters that are not in party.

SCRIPTS:
-Fixed bug with Poisoned War Axe running out of poison charges.
-Possibly fixed bug with Lilly's side quest in Pochutla about killing an Elder Isopod Demon.
-(PANAMA) Performing rituals to specific loa in PANAMA now requires Voodoo skill, only main player allowed.
-(PANAMA) Made Ch.1 Isla Darien battle easier, removed half of enemy grenades, Ballistic always faces entrance.
-(PANAMA) Improved dialogue and text in PANAMA to fill in plot holes (connected Mabel to Dr. Lee).
-(NIGHTMARE) Respawn scripts in NIGHTMARE now spawn Mocker Demons.

RESOURCES:
-New demon for NIGHTMARE: Mocker Demon (larger Heckler Demon).
-New separate folder for Elder Isopod Demon, now uses NIGHTMARE skin.
-(PANAMA) Improved blood and gore textures in PANAMA thanks to 5nakey.
-(NIGHTMARE) Improved blood and gore textures in NIGHTMARE thanks to 5nakey.
-(NIGHTMARE) NIGHTMARE demons now use original textures, alt skins used for harder varieties.

STORY FILES: (requires starting a new game)
-All tripwires in all stories are now usable, and can be disarmed with 10 Hardware skill.
-(BATTLES) Removed armor from Loma Larga in BATTLES DLC.