1.21 is out!!!
They tweaked the super attack system quite a bit, related changes are:
Only enemies over level 130 will use specials.
Enemies in Lost Irva can use specials at level 50. (Lost Irva is another area accessible after beating S.Tyris).
Enemies in No Future mode have no restrictions. (No future is essentially hard mode and can be chosen when creating a character.)
Specials will no longer charge when friendlies of the same type die.
Charge gain from damage is capped.
Enemies that max out their special charge can't use it after getting killed. (Bugfix)
Specials are significantly nerfed, they rely more on equipment than stats.
Specials now do extra damage to stronger monsters if you have the Courage feat.
Pets set in defense mode can drain enemy charge using their own charge.
Gameplay changes:
Pets will automatically switch to offensive mode when entered in the pet arena.
Pets will use Fishing, Detection, Gardening, Mining, and Gene Engineer to gather items while in dungeons. "i"nteract and talk with them to receive the items.
Thieves now do a guaranteed critical hit when attacking an enemy that hasn't noticed them.
Pets can be transferred to heirs. Requires a relationship of Soulmate or higher.
Other stuff:
More enemies. Some new enemy sprites.
New Instruments.
The number of Little Sisters that you've saved/killed are shown in the journal.
More effects added to the Tamer's Whip.
You can see your pet's special charge using a stethoscope.
You can use a pot of fusion to create supergems by combining ores. Not sure what it's used for.
Ranged pets in the arena will attack even if the enemy is not at optimum range, preventing running in circles endlessly.
A new... "Squeeze" skill that you can use on pets... success depends on relationship and strength...
Supposedly there's a way to pass pets on to heirs.
- You need a relationship of soulmate or higher and the pet will take a big hit to stats/skills.
- Go to the Showroom.
- Bring up the menu and press F8, you do not need an internet connection.
- You'll receive a gene item that you can pass to your heir.
- Bring said gene back to the showroom to get your pet back.
That's what the instructions say but I can't figure it out.