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Patch 1.27.2 contains bugfixes for The Riverfolk Expansion, and the ability to block users!

Features

Added ability to block users in chat.

Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where the Castle Siege challenge couldn’t be beat.
Fixed an issue causing Riverfolk Services prompt to be dismissed without player input.
Using chat will no longer be interrupted when the turn passes to another player.
Non-recommended faction combination warning no longer displays when using random factions.
Vagabot Marksmen ability will now correctly animate the removal of an enemy warrior.
Fixed an issue where AI in the Fair Fight challenge had extra starting cards in hand.
Hawks for Hire animation will no longer appear off screen in some resolutions.
Lizard Cult Sacrifice ability will no longer display the wrong card when used multiple times.
Fixed various issues where undo would not restore the previous game state correctly.
Resolved a softlock that could occur when Riverfolk caused Outrage with a favor card.
Resolved various instances of cut off highlights and black visual artifacts.
Resolved various display issues in action log.

AI
AI are more aggressive against a Riverfolk player hoarding dividends.
Factions make better choices when buying cards using Riverfolk services.
Improved Marquise logic for buying the Mercenaries service.


Other
Added warning for android devices using unsupported UI scale.

Today's Patch 1.27.1 contains bug fixes for The Riverfolk Expansion.

Bugs
-Fixed an issue where the Lizard Cult could not claim Dominance.
-Lizard Cult now displays the correct faction name when tooltipped.
-User names now displayed correctly in online play.
-Fixed an issue where some users could not select new Vagabond characters in online play.
-Crafted cards now displayed correctly on the Lizard Cult player board.
-Fixed an issue where Vagabond items were moved to another Vagabond.
-Attacking Riverfolk Mercenaries that are allied with a defending Vagabond will no longer be able to be selected as casualties by the Vagabond
-Vagrant Vagabond now scores victory points for hostile enemies removed by an ambush in battles they started with Instigate.
-Vagrant Vagabond is no longer able to attack a Vagabond in a forest using Instigate.
-Outcast update animation no longer repeats after services are undone. .
-Resolved a rare issue affecting the ability to launch online games.
-Garden icons now correctly display in German prompts.

General
-Added undo support for declining to use Riverfolk services.
-Improved Riverfolk AI ability to get back on the board when their pieces have been wiped out.

The Riverfolk Expansion introduces two new fierce factions to the battle to rule the wood! Get to know the new friends and foes arriving in the woodland in a gameplay preview with strategic tips and cunning tricks!

[h2]The Riverfolk Company![/h2] A faction of opportunistic otter merchants who trade near the riverbanks.



[h2]The Lizard Cult![/h2] A faction of righteous reptiles whose pilgrimage has brought them to the woodlands to convert new worshipers, train acolytes, and crusade for their cause.



[h2]Three new Vagabond variants[/h2] Make mischief throughout the woodland! Hack-and-slash your way to victory, start fights between rivals, or just burn it all down!




Read more about the new factions and get ready to dive in to the Riverfolk Expansion, available now!

Patch 1.27.0 contains The Riverfolk Expansion, support for dual Vagabond play, and three new Vagabond variants!

• The Riverfolk Expansion is available for purchase on all platforms! This expansion includes the following:
  
• Two new factions - The Riverfolk Company and the Lizard Cult!
  
• Three new Vagabond variants - the Scoundrel, the Vagrant, and the Arbiter.
  
• Six new challenges!
  
• Interactive tutorials for the new factions!
  
• If you intend to play with Riverfolk on multiple platforms, please sign into your Root account before purchasing.
  
• Support for games with two Vagabonds! (no Riverfolk Expansion purchase required)
  
• Added support for Kickstarter Content!
  
• Backers of Root: The Marauder Expansion can unlock an Exclusive Emigre Skin!
  

• AI are less likely to start battles in clearings where they have few warriors.
  
• Marquise movement logic improvements
  
• Factions with warriors are better at protecting their buildings.
  
• Base set faction updates for compatibility with new factions
  

• Extended time users have to reconnect to games.
  
• AI replacements for timed out players upgraded to Hard difficulty.
  
• Relaxed connection requirements to start Live games. This should result in less errors when launching games.
  
• Fixed multiple errors related to rejoining games.
  
• Improved messaging when reconnecting to games that have ended.
  
• Various bug fixes for reconnection issues.
  

• Fixed an issue that caused a softlock when Matches ran out of cards in the Draw and Discard piles
  
• Resolved issue impacting DLC access when launched offline.
  

1.27.0
Today's Patch 1.27.0 contains The Riverfolk Expansion, support for dual Vagabond play, and three new Vagabond variants!

New!

• The Riverfolk Expansion is available for purchase on all platforms! This expansion includes the following:
  
  • Two new factions - The Riverfolk Company and the Lizard Cult!
    
  • Three new Vagabond variants - the Scoundrel, the Vagrant, and the Arbiter.
    
  • Six new challenges!
    
  • Interactive tutorials for the new factions!
    
  • If you intend to play with Riverfolk on multiple platforms, please sign into your Root account before purchasing.
    
• Support for games with two Vagabonds! (no Riverfolk Expansion purchase required)
  
• Added support for Kickstarter Content!
  
• Backers of Root: The Marauder Expansion can unlock an Exclusive Emigre Skin!
  

AI Improvements

• AI are less likely to start battles in clearings where they have few warriors.
  
• Marquise movement logic improvements
  
• Factions with warriors are better at protecting their buildings.
  
• Base set faction updates for compatibility with new factions
  

Online Play Improvements

• Extended time users have to reconnect to games.
  
• AI replacements for timed out players upgraded to Hard difficulty.
  
• Relaxed connection requirements to start Live games. This should result in less errors when launching games.
  
• Fixed multiple errors related to rejoining games.
  
• Improved messaging when reconnecting to games that have ended.
  
• Various bug fixes for reconnection issues.
  

Additional Fixes

• Fixed an issue that caused a softlock when Matches ran out of cards in the Draw and Discard piles
  
• Resolved issue impacting DLC access when launched offline.