This is a minor bugfix/tuning release that is 100% compatible with existing 1.6 savegames.
This patch includes all changes from the 1.6.1 patch as well (entries marked with asterisk). This patch can be installed on any Scattered Evil 1.6 full installation, regardless of whether it has been patched to 1.6.1 previously or not.
New features:
- Brand new Torch using a colored dynamic light
- New menu option to set hotkeys for all common artifacts
- Setup utility for Windows to set game resolution and specify IWAD location*
Bugs fixed:
- Exotic Dancer in the F.L.C. getting stuck in a conversation loop when Moral Alignment is set to Good
- Purchasing a crate of Icons of the Defender in Neusus adding incorrect amount to inventory
- Krater of Might not giving red mana*
- Travel by boat missing sky texture*
- Size of Librarian Stryker in Thystes*
- Arsenal and Spellbook displaying the same information more than once*
- Conversation with Sir Billiam in Nolcormu crashing the game*
- Mana cubes dropped by monsters giving 1 mana instead of 15*
Tuning:
- Magic/Faith/Battle Rage regeneration now based on the pool size and using a new formula that should allow for a smoother ramp up when adding Charisma points
- Swing timing for Axe of the Depths tweaked
- Axe of the Depths base damage doubled
- Monsters damaged by Axe of the Depths can now be thrown back a significant distance
- Chilling Touch base damage tripled
- Torch duration increased to 30 seconds
- Player inventory now holds up to 50 Torches at a time
- Reorganizing the Main and Options menus
