This update was not planned, but it became necessary after a couple of problems were reported. As a consequence, some balance changes that were aimed at accommodating the yet unreleased parts set in Greece are present before their intended time. Well, no harm done: it's a good chance to get some feedback on them. At the current pace, I think I should be able to release the full game at the end of this month. If all goes well, an official announcement should follow shortly. [h1]Features and changes[/h1] [list] [*] You can now modify your equipment during some battle phases, if circumstances allow. There is an icon on the [i]Inventory[/i] button to point out that you can view your equipment but cannot change it. [*] Equipment penalties are suspended if you visit the Numidian camp, since you are supposed to be under disguise and without your usual equipment. [*] If you meet a patrol of spearmen during a random event, you'll no longer get a cup if you attack along with your men and defeat one of them. Also, the fight times out after about 35 rounds. You'll still get a cup if you kill their leader in single combat. [*] It is slightly more difficult to train your skills above 63, but you should barely notice. By the end of part eight, I can still consistently train my legionary to be more skilled than any enemy he can face up to that point. [*] The length of [i]Lull[/i] phases is no longer partly random. [*] The cost in points of all the equipment pieces that can be acquired during the [i]Character Enhancement[/i] phase has been reduced. The only exception is the Chain Mail. [*]The bonus to your [i]Centurion Opinion[/i] at the beginning of the second campaign is [i]Consul Opinion*2[/i] instead of [i]Consul Opinion*3[/i]. [/list] [h1]Fixes[/h1] [list] [*] Fixed a potential freeze during the “harsh winter” random event. [*] Improved the way some attempts to cheat are handled. [/list]