Sands v0.1.13 - Update Released!

New Features & Improvements

• Shield-belt Animation – Shield-belts now show a pulsing blue animation when worn by NPCs or the player.
• Smarter NPC Grouping – NPCs now spawn in formations based on their type. Smuggler recon teams will stick together instead of randomly mixing with Harkonnen deserters.
• Improved Targeting & Scouting
  • You can now (l)ook at a marked target to see its description.
  • Enemy marking now lets you cycle through all NPCs in the level, not just those in weapon range. This allows better strategic planning before engaging.
• Balanced NPC Movement – NPCs now move as quickly as the player, preventing easy kiting and ensuring melee enemies close the gap faster.
• Improved Player Visibility – The player sprite has been updated with more color to stand out better from NPCs.
• Paul’s Tent is Now Bigger – Increased its size to make it easier to spot in the desert.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug in the Harkonnen quest (Skeptic path) that prevented completion.
• Fixed log messages to be more clear and consistent.

New Weapon: Maula Rifle

A new specialized ranged weapon that packs more punch but requires skill to use effectively:

• Damage: 2
• Extended range compared to the Maula Pistol.
• 33% chance to miss – The rifle is powerful but unreliable unless you invest in the Marksman skill to improve accuracy.

Try It Out!

This update brings more strategic depth, better balance, and improved visuals. Let me know what you think and enjoy the update!