Brigand: Oaxaca News

I got a complaint in the comments section about the game running slower, and then I watched a Twitch video for the Panama DLC that was running slowly. It doesn't happen on my old-ass laptop which I bought used for $100 and has a Thai keyboard. But there was something wrong.

I recently re-compiled all the EXEs on my new laptop hoping to fix the situation where the game goes to windowed mode while loading maps. Forgot to then patch the new EXEs with the 4GB patch program.

Let me know if it helps with performance. I think it does help slightly on my old laptop. Thanks.

New Warlordocracy demo will be up on Itch.io in about a week (Sept. 5).

I think compiling on a different computer fixed the problem where the game would occasionally go into windowed mode while loading a map. Also fixed a few minor script bugs thanks to reports. I dare anyone to find another script bug.

New Brigand prequel set in the Republic of Texas soon from a user (you probably know who), no set date yet. This person will then carry on the Brigand engine while I keep going with my 2D strategy engine, Warlordocracy.



Warlordocracy will be equally as modable as Brigand, and it will also allow you to import your entire party and list of reputations from one story to another. It will be set up more like the original Neverwinter Nights campaign, each chapter being a separate story that gets unlocked. This way if you want to start a new character, you can choose any chapter you want and you don't have to play through the same opening over and over.

(EDIT) Warlordocarcy Demo: https://blancaster45.itch.io/warlordocracy-demo



Full list of updates:

SOURCE CODE:
-Possibly fixed the bug where game would occasionally go to windowed mode while loading a map (possibly).
-Removed 32 bit EXE (not needed).

SCRIPTS:
-Fixed bug where the wrong Tio would be deleted in Broken Tooth Pass if you visit map later in game.
-Hunter Ghoul respawns in sewers are now hostile.
-No more closeup on Gomez if he is busy walking.

SCRIPTS:
-Increased Charisma requirement from 20 to 30 to charm hostile hounds with Man's Best Friend ability.
-Fixed bug where Tio would spawn twice outside the Pochutla Warehouse walls if you go both ways in Chapter 2 (like your mom).
-Fixed bug where Junebug would train you with maxed out skills after Pochutla seige.
-(NIGHTMARE) Removed Silencers ability from character INIT scripts (replaced with Woodcraft).

Thanks to Quadrajet for the chupacabras in NIGHTMARE. I don't know why I made a game set in post-apocalyptic Mexico and didn't have chupacabras. Also listed a bunch of script bugs I already fixed. Complete list of fixes below.



SCRIPTS:
-Fixed bug with the Family Reunion objective.
-Run Like Hell now increases Agility by 20 when you have 35 base Agility (instead of 40 base).
-(PANAMA) Removed Methane for Cooper objective when he joins the team.
-(PANAMA) Fixed bug where Cooper wouldn't leave team in tunnels if you are currently controlling him.
-(PANAMA) Added burned skulls to indicate where the fire loa spawn.
-(PANAMA) Made map script in Deep Canal safe to edit in Chapter 0.

RESOURCES:
-Fixed name for the Loa face BMP (used to be called "restless").
-Added a face image for chupacabras.
-(NIGHTMARE) Reverted back to old hound textures.

STORY FILES: (requires starting a new game)
-(PANAMA) Added burned skulls to indicate where the fire loa spawn.
-(NIGHTMARE) Added a few more baddies and increased final boss Vitality from 80 to 99.

Full list of updates, for both the original and Nightmare DLC. Almost done. Thank you to the obsessive bug reporters. Also there is a bundle with all DLCs.

SCRIPTS:
-Fixed bug with friendly hounds leaving your team when you try to control them directly.
-Fixed bug where Security Worm Implant ability could let you kill Junebug prematurely, breaking the story.
-Fixed bug where message repeats in Chapter 2 about team leaving (Gao, Carmen, ghouls, hounds).
-Fixed bug where you could automatically report Ricardo is dead to Tio starting Chapter 4.
-Fixed bug where Leon would accept the Conspiracy Intell while hostile.
-Fixed bug where Defecting Scientist objective would not be erased.
-Fixed bug with the Family Reunion objective.
-Adjusted faction respect changes while dealing with Fingers.
-Improved Tsunami P-Rifle slightly.