[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44237776/4157c994882f1e6281ef22d9db85cf087ebc8fe3.png[/img] [h3]Greetings, Legionaries! [/h3] We're excited to inform you about the third update for Last Train Home. This patch includes many bug fixes and balancing based on your valuable feedback. We sincerely appreciate your time and effort in reporting bugs and sharing your opinions about the game! Enjoy the update! [h2]Update 3.0 - Patch Notes[/h2] [h3]Major fixes [/h3] - Problems happening after [b]save/load:[/b] [list] [*] Empty vehicles are no longer suddenly becoming hostile. [*] Squad info refreshes correctly. [*] Coal for heating is consumed only when it should be. [*] The train can properly leave the station it has already visited. [/list] - Text Event following the end of [b]Chany mission[/b] and [b]Drunk Driver[/b] Text Event do not block progress in the game. - Sudden [b]item duplication[/b] in train management is no longer happening. - Machine gunners' [b]Suppressive Fire skill [/b]works properly. - Healing and the Stabilize skill used on a [b]downed soldier[/b] work properly. - It is better communicated that the [b]Stealth Kill[/b] can’t be used in close succession. - [b]Rifle Ammo Bag[/b] research now applies not only to Riflemen, but also to Scouts and Grenadiers. - [b]Tanks[/b] are able to hit even if the target is fairly close. - The [b]explosive barrels [/b]no longer explode after they have been already destroyed. [h3]Additions and improvements[/h3] - Improvements in the [b]Edit Squad Screen [/b]to achieve better communication of relevant Soldier Traits [list] [*] Added: Beneficial Traits Filter that provides an idea of who you should select for the deployment. [*] Enabled: Point of Interest screen element is visible in Edit Squad Screen for better overview. [*] Added: Highlight of soldiers when hovering over Beneficial Traits. [/list] - Added: [b]Attack Ground command[/b], thanks to which is now possible to target ground with artillery vehicles. [h3]Mission-related fixes[/h3] [list] [*] [b]Vladivostok[/b]: The issue of disappearing ammo for soldiers in trucks after loading the game is fixed. Soldiers can reload properly from the shared stash. [*] [b]Sukhinichi[/b]: Sudden mission failure following killing a civilian is no longer happening. [*] [b]Canyon[/b]: All the new soldiers get rescued correctly no matter which exit area is used. [*] [b]Barabinsk[/b]: Bridge explosions at the beginning moved and timed in a way that player- controlled units shouldn’t be harmed by them. [*] [b]Pisky[/b]: ‘Patchwork Makes Dream Work’ challenge now works properly. [/list] [b][i]Note: While mission-specific issues were fixed, we recommend that you replay such missions from the beginning and do not load a previously created in-mission save where you experienced the problem.[/i][/b] [h3]Balancing changes[/h3] [list] [*] Balancing of the [b]frequency and timing of punishing events[/b] in train management. There should be fewer harsh events happening in a short period of time and in starting segments. [*] Balancing of [b]Traits impact[/b] (Herbalist, Hunter) on resource gathering in Points of Interest (lakes, forests, villages). [*] Balancing of [b]Operational Damage[/b] on train cars and respective [b]Endurance upgrades[/b] (Improved Leaf Springs, Metal Plating, Advanced Framing). Train cars now receive damage from a traveled distance, and it should feel more beneficial to make Endurance upgrades. [*] Balancing of [b]metal costs [/b]on car upgrades, fixing car statuses, research and crafting recipes. [*] Balancing done to make [b]ammo crafting[/b] less expensive. [/list] [h3]DLC-specific fixes and improvements (spoilers included)[/h3] - [b]Narrative squads[/b] balancing and tweaks: [list] [*] All narrative squads now should have at least two soldiers with Stabilize or Heal skills and should feel stronger while playing the missions. [*] Profession levels were increased together with attributes to improve soldiers’ health, weapon handling, range of throwable skills (e. g. throwing a grenade). [/list] - [b]Our Efforts/The Baikal Story:[/b] [list] [*] The ‘Massacre’ challenge can be finished as intended. [*] The armored car can no longer be entered to avoid unexpected explosions. [*] The playable area no longer locks back after getting to the pier. [*] Added: Covers in important locations. [/list] [b]- Czech Revolutionary/The Incident Story:[/b] [list] [*] The mission is finishable even without completing ‘Save the civilian’ challenge. [*] ‘Smooth and cool’ challenge now works properly. [/list] [b]- Our Company/The Blockade Story: [/b] [list] [*] The challenge to eliminate all enemies now works properly. [/list] [b]- The Swings/The Long Story: [/b] [list] [*] Soldiers and tanks no longer disappear at the edge of the map; making it possible to leave the mission properly. [/list] [b]- Barlie/The Cat Story: [/b] [list] [*] The falling rocks no longer block the way out. [/list] [b]- Maxim/The Machine gunner Story: [/b] [list] [*] The time pressure challenge works correctly now. [/list] [b]- The Whip/The Cheka Story: [/b] [list] [*] The ‘Brutes’ challenge works properly for all enemy units. [/list] [h3]Other fixes and polishes[/h3] [list] [*] Problems to reach Points of Interest were fixed by adjusting waypoints. [*] Researched winter uniforms are showing properly in missions. [*] Howitzer now starts rotating to the new target immediately instead of finishing rotating to the first target. [*] Soldiers should no longer talk about themselves in third person in Text Events (blockades, gathering in Points of Interest). [*] Soldiers showed as reward in Text Events, should correspond to the soldiers the player has on board the train. [*] Numerous other fixes and polishes for performance, stability, gameplay, and audiovisuals. [/list] We'd also like to remind you of the recently added startup option on Steam: [b]'Play with DLSS Safe Mode for older graphics cards’[/b], which may help players with problems with launching the game. On top of that, we will bring you a [url=https://thqn.net/3wIiPB0]separate article[/url] explaining the [b]consequences of using new Mission Modifiers[/b] that can be used to make enemy behavior more aggressive. 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