Beta Patch Notes e1.5.8

✦AI 摘要6h

Beta e1.5.8 focuses on stability with numerous crash fixes, introduces a new settlement pillaging system, overhauls battle formation spawning, and adds significant combat-related engineering perks.

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▲加强7

SettlementsHeadman notables with over 200 power now provide elite troops for recruitment.→Elite
Battle FormationsPlayers can now assign different troop stacks to different formations to manipulate flanks and deployment order.→Customizable
Engineering PerksAdded 10 remaining combat-related engineering perks, including 'Pick Them off the Walls' and 'Make Them Pay'.→10 Added
Combat System
- Revised weapon score calculation to better account for enemy armor, reach, and polearm selection.→Revised
- Bastard swords and axes now automatically switch between one-handed (with shield) and two-handed (without shield) without needing the X button.Manual X→Automatic
General
- Improved campaign map loading, reduced frame drops on world map, and optimized animation system memory usage.→Improved
- Added casualty reports for non-heroes, 'Track Attacked Settlements' option, and a 'Continue Campaign' button to the main menu.→Added Features

▼削弱2

Troops
- XP needed to upgrade to tier 4 and tier 5 troops has been slightly increased, slowing down elite unit progression.→Increased
- Passive XP for troops in NPC clans has been slightly reduced.→Reduced

✚修复1

GeneralFixed numerous crashes including scene loads, inventory transfers, smithy pasting, and campaign map encounters.

◆其他改动6

SettlementsPlayers and AI can now choose to Devastate, Pillage, or Show Mercy after a successful siege, affecting prosperity and morale.→Added
Battle FormationsFormations now spawn in specific flanks (Center, Rear, Left, Right) based on unit type to improve battle organization.→Flank-based
TroopsHaramis now correctly upgrade into Veteran Farises.Haramis→Veteran Farises
Diplomacy & Kingdoms
- Hostile parties now leave settlements immediately when diplomatic states change; heroes are captured or released accordingly.→Hostiles Evict
- Mercenaries will now leave a kingdom if they are not paid for several days due to bankruptcy.→Leave if unpaid
- AI now considers the distance between kingdoms more heavily when deciding on war, peace, or tribute deals.→Distance-based