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DROD RPG 2 is out, but as with all things it wasn't perfect. We now have a 2.0.3 patch for Windows. This can be applied to both the full version and demo version.

What's new in 2.0.3?

! Copying an Equipment script command using Trade, Status or Generate to another hold will now copy the referenced character type as well Thread PR

* Fix selection of entrance for Go to level entrance command Thread PR

* Fix invisible characters not being copiable in room editor Thread PR

* Fix character portrait getting stuck in dying state Thread PR

* Fix explosion effect causing crash on change location screen Thread PR

What's new in 2.0.2?

+ Add preview of character appearance to character options dialog Thread PR

! Include effect of invisibility and speed potion during room preview damage calculation Thread PR

* Fix "Add text" option in Set var commands for predefined variables Thread PR

* Fix crash due to enemy dying twice in a single combat PR

* Fix expansion when assigning text using a character local predefined var Thread PR

* Fix built explosion not detonating powder keg Thread PR

* Make _MyName work for custom equipment Thread PR

* Fix characters performing non-combat attacks on turn zero Thread PR

* Fix error beep when highlighting bomb in certain cases Thread PR

What's new in 2.0.1?

* Fix No Enemy Defense behaviour not applying on small weapons Thread PR

* Prevent oscillation after grappling with mouse movement Thread PR

* Fix not being able to fast-travel to rooms in preview state Thread PR

* Fix room preview states being loaded from wrong player Thread PR

* Fix mist blocking movement accessories Thread PR

* Allow fast travel when safe NPCs under your sword Thread PR

* Prevent mouse movement being interpreted as intent to click option Thread PR

* Fix map marker on unvisited rooms Thread PR

* Drastically improve hold management screen performance Thread PR

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Just so you know, this patch isn't on the download page.

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I'm going to wait for a few more days of testing to add it to the downloads page.

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I would like the Steam version to be this version on release, as these bugs have mostly come from issues people found while playing the main hold, and it would be nice for people to not encounter these.

The Steam version comes out tomorrow, so would be nice to not wait a few days!

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Yes, I'll include all bug fixes in my Steam build tomorrow.

I can post the patch installer on the Downloads page tomorrow as well. [DONE]

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Thanks.

slimm tom has also posted the Mac builds in the private forum. Did you see them? Would be nice to not have the demo beta still around on the downloads page. Would be nicer still to have the mac version on steam on the day of release, if we can.

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Thank you. I'll work on these also.

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I've posted the patch on the Downloads page.

I've built and released the Steam Windows version. I'm calling it 2.0.1.966, including all the fixes up to this point. I can release .exe patches at any time. Just let me know when you want them.

Working on Mac versions next.

Edit:
* Removed the Mac beta demo from the Downloads page and placed the release demo.
* Updated the CaravelGames site with new Mac demo and order links

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Hooray! So cool the game is live on Steam!

Will the free demo be on Steam too, or should I point people to the Caravel games site in the community hub?

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I'd like to make the demos available on Steam. I haven't configured anything for these yet, and I can't remember how long these take to prepare. For now, please direct them here for the demo version.

The demo links are clear on this page.

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Another batch of fixes in up in 2.0.2, with the Windows patch available now from the top post.

Note that you can only apply this patch to a non-Steam installation of the game.

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Thank you! I'll update the Steam .exe asap.

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Hyperme, I assume if a new steam build is produced it will be with all the latest changes too so is it worth a 2.0.3 to bring them into line with each other?

We probably need to consider merging 1.3 branch into master and make a new branch for future rpg changes so we can keep a steady point for all the builds. Its risky for highscore verification for Steam, the spider, Caravel, and mac builds to all be based on different commits.

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We could work with git tags to at least make it easier to track exact versions and run builds for those versions.

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To celebrate the merge of the rpg-1.3-dev branch being merged back to the master branch, version 2.0.3 is now available from the top post. It's a few UI fixes plus a crash fix.

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Thank you! I've uploaded the patch to the Downloads page and rebuilt and updated the binary with the latest repo changes on Steam.