I think the Steam version never got updated to 1.0005
Well, that explains a lot. Any way to update the steam version without owning the game through the humble bundle or independent purchase?
Not sure. Doesn't steam automatically check for modified files? If not, hit me up a PM and I'll send you what you need.
I want to love ice gems, I really do. But every time I try slotting one, it shatters my
own weapon more often than anything.
And yeah, just to weigh in, Tribal Wars is a 1.005 thing and you unlock it by picking the very first choice that asks if you want to go train with the tribal guys (as opposed to killing worms in the mine). It's fun, too. Basically like Arena mode, except you're in the wide open sky, and not only hoardes of opponents to fight but also those worm-balloon things that throw sticks of dynamite at you. You start with two allies but they quickly get mushed. Each round awards you a weapon if you haven't already unlocked them all.
I'm currently learning to master the hammer-sword combo. Flails are extremely fun, but I feel they're also quite cheap. It doesn't take any skill to spend the entire round whizzing in circles so that nothing ever gets close to you. With a sword, you actually have to slice and thrust- the latter of which is the most difficult move. But when you pull it off, it's extremely satisfying.