🔄 Changelog: Version 1.2.86

New Features

• Mods Added:

  • PassivePowers mod reintroduced.
  • Underground Ruins mod added.
  • Hamunii Detour Context Dispose Fix Valheim Publish / AutoHookGenPatcher by Hamunii Valheim Publish.
  • AirDash: Press Shift mid-air for a quick dash.

• New Content:

  • Revamped the entire Blackmetal weapon arsenal with new models.
  • Added 11 new pickable plants/mushrooms with updated models for:
    • Chamomile
    • Daisy
    • Echinacea
    • Lavender
  • Improved animations for:
    • Eikthyr Spirit
    • Sizzler
    • Fenrir Alpha

• Localization:

  • Added Ukraine localization.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug in RanchMan.
• Fixed compatibility issues with shudnal's ConfigurationManager.
• Fixed effects not registered to znetScene.
• Fixed Fire_loop03 prefab issue in locations.
• Fixed occasional issue with daily coin updates.
• Fixed previous broken update.

Gameplay Improvements

• Camera & Movement:

  • Max camera distance now applies when attached to a boat (sitting or holding fast).
  • AirDash: Added mid-air dash functionality.

• Elevators & Platforms:

  • Now remember their previous positions when logging out or exiting the game.

• Loot & Creature Settings:

  • Ensures loot drop settings are correctly applied for creatures that reconnect due to shrine reloads.
  • Ballistas now:
    • Shoot creatures/characters even if they are not the primary target.
    • No longer avoid shooting players, allowing for crossfire hits.
    • Fixed a bug where ballistas wouldn't target non-primary targets.

• New Configurations:

  • Stack size color customization for equipment panel slots.
  • Option to remove extra coins until the maximum amount is reached.
  • More intuitive handling of similar hotkeys in quick bars.
  • Condensed itemlist.json export format for JSON Helper.

• Other Adjustments:

  • Yagluth Blade meteor no longer damages other players.
  • Removed the Black Forge Anvil extension, no longer required for maximum Black Forge level.

Biomes & Dungeons

• Lava Support:

  • Added lower lava intensity support when terrain color alpha < 1.
  • New lavaAmount and lavaStretch fields in expand_biomes.yaml.
  • Fixed invisible lava issue when the Ashlands biome is adjacent to other biomes.

• Dungeons:

  • Added randomSeed field to expand_dungeons.yaml for randomized dungeon resets.

Performance Enhancements

• Updated Unity project to game rip 219.16.
• Fixed locations_remove zone command to correctly remove only the location in the specified zone.
• Improved settings to ensure smoother gameplay and fewer compatibility issues.

Quality of Life

• Ballista targeting logic improved to prioritize all creatures/characters.
• Updated TS (Tool Support) page with new media.
• Improved hotbar behavior to prevent overlaps with the map window.

Changelog: Version 1.2.85

🔧 Additional Changes & Fixes

• General Fixes:

  • Fixed bug in RanchMan.
  • Fixed compatibility with shudnal's ConfigurationManager.
  • Fixed invisible lava issue when the Ashlands biome is adjacent to other biomes.
  • Fixed effects not registered to znetScene.
  • Fixed an issue with Fire_loop03 prefab in locations.
  • Fixed occasional issue where coins were not updated daily.
  • Fixed command locations_remove zone to correctly remove only the location in the current zone.
  • Fixed ballista targeting bug where they wouldn't shoot at non-primary targets.
  • Ballistas no longer avoid shooting players (players can now be hit in the crossfire).

• Camera & User Interface:

  • Max camera distance now applies when attached to a boat (sitting or holding fast).
  • Added new config options:
    • Stack Size Color: Customize colors for equipment panel slots.
    • Quick Slots Hotbars: Prevent overlapping with the map window.
    • Extra Coins Removal: Removes excess coins until a maximum amount is reached.
  • Improved quick bars to handle similar hotkeys more intuitively.
  • Changed logic for checking slots activity: If either global key or discovered item is specified, checks will skip the unfilled one.

• Unity Project Update:

  • Updated Unity project to game rip 219.16.

• Structures:

  • Elevators and platforms now remember their previous positions after logging out or exiting the game.

• Biomes:

  • Added lava support for custom biomes:
    • Supports lower lava intensity when terrain color alpha is less than 1.
    • Added lavaAmount and lavaStretch fields to expand_biomes.yaml.
  • Fixed minor bugs and improved lava mechanics.

• Dungeons:

  • Added a new field, randomSeed, to expand_dungeons.yaml for randomized dungeon resets.

• Items, Plants, and Recipes:

  • Added 11 new pickable plants/mushrooms.
  • Updated models for Chamomile, Daisy, Echinacea, and Lavender.
  • Adjusted tonics/elixirs recipes to use new plants. (NOTE: Delete config/blacks7ar.Herbalist.cfg for changes to take effect.)
  • Exported itemlist.json in a more condensed format for JSON Helper, allowing more items to be exported.

• Ballista Enhancements:

  • Ballistas now:
    • Shoot any target as long as it hits a creature or character.
    • Ignore "psychic" avoidance logic.
    • Fixes where ballistas would not shoot non-primary targets.

• Guild Features:

  • Added Guild Ward option in the Ward UI. Using the Guilds mod API allows all members of the same guild to gain access.

Version 1.2.84

✨ Added

• SleepingBag: Set your spawn point with fewer requirements than a bed; sleep outdoors when the weather allows.
• ArcaneWard: Ward with customizable UI protection and remote control via map click.
• New Crafting Recipes:
  • Queen's Hunger fist weapons.
  • Dual Flametal knives (Ashlands).
  • Blood Thirst dual scythes (Monstrum).
• Wooden Billboard Sign: Buildable signage piece.
• Ladders: Six ladder sizes (1m–6m) with extended interaction range.
• Fishing Dock Update: Fishermen now require payment to work.
• Archery Target: Added crossbow skill training.
• Magical Mounts Sleep/Wake: Press P to toggle sleep mode for mounts, with support for WildHorses/WildBears mods.
• Scythe Weapon Skill: Introduced a new skill for scythe-based weapons.
• EpicLoot Additions: New weapons, armors, and monsters in loot tables.

⚙️ Updated

• Meadows Ruins: Chance to find bronze.
• Mob Adjustments:
  • Lowered Meadows mob damage.
  • Increased shard drops for mages (1–2 shards).
  • Buffed Fenring mage spawns in Mountains.
  • Nerfed Goblin mage meteor and lightning attacks.
  • Enhanced slow effect on Swamp staff.
  • Reduced Ocean Giant and Giant Sword spawns.
  • Lowered spawn chances for all monsters.
• Weapons/Armor Balances:
  • Adjusted stats and recipes for boss weapons.
  • Slight buffs/nerfs for rogue and Fenrir armor.
  • Fixed crafting recipes for BlackForest Monk, Mountain, and Swamp tiers.
  • Balanced flint, bone, and chitin sword attacks.
  • Improved scythe weapon stats and introduced upgrades.
• Environment/Objects:
  • Enhanced OdinKingdom flooring snap points and volume control for fireplaces/ovens.
  • Adjusted custom prefabs, adding structure support to pressure plates.
  • Removed low-depth custom Plains grass texture.
  • Tweaked placement and settings for vegetation and objects (e.g., saplings, blue magic trees).
• Miscellaneous Fixes:
  • Resolved tooltip prefab errors and broken recipe stats.
  • Fixed localization issues (e.g., Demon Horn, Ashlands Monk Set).
  • Improved portal stability and compatibility with various mods.
  • Optimized ZLog.Log() and caching for translation calls.
  • Improved Almanac bounty system and added new cave location.

🛠️ Temporarily Removed

• Mods:
  • No Hoe, Cultivator, Build Dust.
  • Valheim Cuisine, RRRCore, FunGuy Fury.
  • ChebsNecromancy, Passive Powers, Chatter.
  • Guilds, Groups, Wackys Database.
• Features:
  • Taming skill (due to incompatibilities).

📝 Notes

• The patcher folder is auto-removed; manual deletion should not be needed.
• Mod translations now cached; however, switching languages in-game is currently unsupported.
• Mod compatibility updates include autodetection hooks for Items, Magic, and Additions.

Version 1.2.83

General Changes & Improvements

• Monster Balance:
  • Adjusted ⭐ monster spawn rates, slightly lowering damage and HP.
  • Tweaked monster levels and experience scaling.
  • Balanced monster attacks and buffs to certain monsters and bosses.
• Spawn System Overhaul:
  • All creature spawns now managed via SpawnThat files.
  • Added modded creatures to biomes with slight spawn inconsistencies.
  • Disabled other creature spawns to prioritize SpawnThat spawns.
• Prestige & Experience System:
  • Adjusted prestige levels and increased level cap to 200.
  • Reduced experience lost by 7% upon death.
  • Increased experience gain from mining and foraging.
• Loot & Chest Adjustments:
  • Fixed loot generation in chests and missing loot table entries.
  • Buffed Odin’s Monk Sets to balance with Fenrir Class.
  • Lootable chests now self-delete when emptied.

Quality of Life Changes

• Experience Map: Added new monsters and bosses.
• User Interface: Scrollable recipe descriptions and item comparison in crafting.
• Mounts: Improved handling for mounts and leashing mechanics.
• Visuals: Added Full Moon environment and seasonal modifiers.

Bug Fixes

• Resolved loot spawning issues, key errors, and inventory bugs.
• Fixed white armor material bug and recipe repair issues.
• Improved server performance on Linux.

Version 1.2.82

Other Changes

• Disabled Features: Always facing forward direction.
• Loot Table Mods Added: Expanded compatibility with mods like Southsil Armor, Chaos Armor, MagicBows, RtD, and Hugo's Armory.
• Boss Progression: Updated EpicLoot progression order through biomes.
• Event Chance: Increased to 25%.
• New Additions:
  1. Waypoints: Safe zones for adventurers.
  2. Plains Pack: Ten new custom locations.
  3. Altars of Creation: Risk/reward dungeon system.

Updates

• Almanac: Fixed trophy configurations.
• Valheim Fortress: Improved turret detection and rewards.
• Dungeon Splitter: Fixed dungeon object handling.
• Expand World Data: Reverted terrain changes and added wiggle fields.
• RTD Items & Monsters: Fixed placement, localization, and spawner issues.