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Nov 25, 2020 · 68mo ago

Hotfix (e1.5.4) & Beta Hotfix (e1.5.5 - 25/11/20)

✦AI summary2h

Hotfixes e1.5.4 and e1.5.5 focus on stability, quest bug fixes, and significant balance adjustments to shields, troop speeds, and ranged combat AI.

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▲Buffs14

CrossbowsFixed an issue where mounted crossbows were unable to reload while standing still.
Light Oval Shield (Oathsworn)Slightly reduced weight for better mobility.3.2→3
Lighter Oaken Kite Shield (Legionary)Slightly reduced weight for better mobility.3.5→3
Highland Scout's Shield (Wildling)Significantly reduced weight.4.7→2.5
Northern Kite ShieldSignificantly reduced weight for Recruit, Raider, and Brigand variants.4.7→2.5
Northern Round ShieldReduced weight for Warrior, Brigand, and Hunter variants.4.5→3.2
Desert Oval ShieldReduced weight for Skirmisher and Tribal Warrior variants.4.7→3.2
Aserai TroopsSkirmisher:Slightly increased movement speed for Skirmishers.81→82
Battania TroopsWildling:Slightly increased movement speed for Wildlings.81→82
Empire Troops
- Recruit:Slightly increased movement speed for Recruits.80→82
- Courser:Decreased the cost of Coursers.140→130 gold
Sturgia TroopsBrigand:Slightly increased movement speed for Brigands.79→82
General
- Players and parties are now counted as 50% weaker to besiegers, making them give up less frequently.100%→50%
- Slaughtering sheep, cows, and hogs now provides hide.→Hide

▼Nerfs6

Ranged CombatBows:Fixed bows staying at maximum accuracy longer than intended.
Light Oval Shield (Oathsworn)Reduced shield durability.160→140
Lighter Oaken Kite Shield (Legionary)Reduced shield durability.140→130
Light Round Shield (Varyag)Reduced shield durability.165→155
Light Tall Heater Shield (Sergeant)Reduced shield durability.145→135
Arbalest (Sharpshooter)Slightly reduced damage.100→95

✚Bug fixes2

General
- Fixed village tooltips to correctly show the most produced item as the primary production.
- Fixed an issue that allowed cities to host tournaments while under siege.Allowed during siege→Disabled during siege

◆Other changes10

Ranged CombatRanged AI has been adjusted to be more accurate.
Aserai Troops
- Tribal Warrior:Swapped Mace and Large Shield perks.Mace/Large Shield→Large Shield/Mace
- Beduin:Swapped Camel and Cavalry Sword perks.Camel/Cavalry Sword→Cavalry Sword/Camel
Battania Troops
- Oathsworn:Swapped Heavy Mace and Axe perks.Heavy Mace/Axe→Axe/Heavy Mace
- Ranger:Changed Throwing Axes perk to Mace perk.Throwing Axes→Mace
Empire TroopsLegionary:Swapped Mace and Heavy Axe perks.Mace/Heavy Axe→Heavy Axe/Mace
Khuzait Troops
- Spear Infantry:Swapped Pike and Long Sword perks.Pike/Long Sword→Long Sword/Pike
- Spear Infantry:Swapped Mace and Stronger Shield perks.Mace/Stronger Shield→Stronger Shield/Mace
Sturgia TroopsVaryag:Swapped Mace and Long Sword perks.Mace/Long Sword→Long Sword/Mace
Vlandia TroopsSergeant:Swapped Mace and Axe perks.Mace/Axe→Axe/Mace

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Crossbows1 Ranged Combat2 Light Oval Shield (Oathsworn)2 Lighter Oaken Kite Shield (Legionary)2 Light Round Shield (Varyag)1 Light Tall Heater Shield (Sergeant)1 Highland Scout's Shield (Wildling)1 Northern Kite Shield1 Northern Round Shield1 Desert Oval Shield1 Arbalest (Sharpshooter)1 Aserai Troops3 Battania Troops3 Empire Troops3 Khuzait Troops2 Sturgia Troops2 Vlandia Troops1 General4

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