0.95.7 Release (experimental build)

✦AI summary1d

Experimental update 0.95.7 introduces weather effects, stealth mechanics overhaul, building dismantling, and various AI and equipment adjustments.

▲Buffs8

Construction SetThe construction set now includes a translation mode to help translate in-game dialogue.

BuildingsDismantling:Dismantling buildings now returns a portion of the materials used, reducing the cost of restructuring bases.0→Some

Hearing:NPC hearing range is now halved if the NPC is inside and the player is outside (or vice versa), and halved again if doors are closed.100%→50% %
Alarm:Alarm range is now halved, with further reductions if the player is indoors or behind closed doors.100%→50% %

SlavesEscape AI:Tweaked follow AI for escaping prisoners so they prioritize keeping up with the player over fighting enemies.→Improved

Encumbrance and other movement penalties have been slightly reduced.Higher→Lower
Narcotics production has been added to the technology tree.→Added

StealthKnockouts:Stealth knockouts now rely more heavily on visibility; targets in combat cannot be knocked out unless totally unaware.→Increased
BackpacksEquipping backpacks now negatively impacts the character's ability to dodge attacks.0→Negative
GeneralFixed an exploit where players could re-claim bounties by releasing prisoners.Possible→Removed

Weather
- Duststorms:Duststorms now significantly reduce visibility and hearing range and prevent tracking by smell.→Strongly Reduced
- Rain:Rain now provides a small reduction to visibility and hearing range.→Slightly Reduced
Slaves
- Increased the number of slaves available in slave towns.→Increased
- Recruitment:Low-level slaves are now more likely to join the player, while captured bandits are less likely.Equal→Low-level higher / Bandits lower