Blackguards 2: Daedalic's Strategy-RPG is now available in Turkish!

We're very pleased to have great news for our Turkish community and to announce our latest addition to "Blackguards 2":

As of today, our Turkish fans will find the menu and the subtitles in “Blackguards 2” in their native language.

The version is available today automatically to all new players. For players who already have a version of "Blackguards 2", the Turkish version becomes available after an automatic Steam update.

Have fun playing
Your Daedalic Team
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Blackguards 2: Daedalics Strategie-RPG gibt es ab sofort auch auf Türkisch!

Wir sind hoch erfreut, der türkischen Community heute „Blackguards 2“ präsentieren zu dürfen.

„Blackguards 2“ wird es nun mit türkischen Menütexten und türkischen Untertiteln geben, damit das Spiel noch mehr Flair auch in dieser Sprache erhält.

Die Version ist automatisch allen neuen Spielern zugänglich. Alle Spieler, die schon eine Version von „Blackguards 2“ besitzen, erhalten die türkische Version automatisch mit dem nächsten Steam-Update.

Wir wünschen viel Spaß beim Spielen

Euer Daedalic-Team

Ahoi folks!

Right now Steam has a 75%(!) discount on the Blackguards Bundle, including a turbo-laser-awesome music video.

This translates as weeks of turn-based tactical orgies with all titles of Daedalic's critically acclaimed sRPG series Blackguards, even if you're low on cash!

The bundle offers a potential playtime of roughly 105 hours and gives you not only the Deluxe Edition of Blackguards, including the DLC 'Untold Legends', but also Blackguards 2 which came out recently and gave joy to critics across the board.

The bundle will be available for 13.75 US$ / £10 / €12,5 / ¥1395 / ₩14750 / 312,25 RUB until April 29th, 6 PM.

Rock on,

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Moin miteinander!

Derzeit gibt es das Blackguards Bundle um 75% (!) runtergesetzt auf Steam, turbo-laser-geiles Musikvideo inklusive.

Das bedeutet wochenlange Taktikorgien mit allen Titeln aus Daedalics gefeierter Hardcore sRPG-Reihe Blackguards für den kleinen Geldbeutel!

Das Bundle umfasst eine Spielzeit von 105 Stunden und beinhaltet neben der Deluxe Edition von Blackguards 1 samt DLC „Untold Legends“ auch den jüngst veröffentlichten Kritikerliebling Blackguards 2.

Die Collection wird für 12.50 € bis zum 29.04. um 18:00 verfügbar sein.

Rock on,

Hi all,

patch 2.1 for Blackguards 2 has been released today on Thursday afternoon and is now available. (Please find the German version of the patchnotes HERE and the Russian version HERE)

You’ll find detailed change-log below. If you should experience further problems while playing Blackguards 2 please contact us here or our technical support team via support@daedalic.de so we can work on fixing the issue. Thank you for your support and feedback!

Your Team Daedalic


MAJOR

• fixed a potential script freeze during Battle of El'Halem
  
• fixed game breaks if renaming savegames during battles
  
• fixed faulty win condition in Benivilla Forest recapture scenario
  
• corrected win condition issue in Niobes Estate
  
• fixed game breaks if spawning entities die
  
• fixed a potential error source in Shinna preparation battle win conditions
  
• fixed problem that Faramud's dialog was deactivated when whole map was conquered
  
• fixed a problem with with Cassia-Dialog that hindered the game to progress
  
• fixed carnage training fight that wasn't triggered correctly
  
• fixed freeze on some maps when using the LoS tool

BALANCING

• reduced critical hit chance of bounty hunters to zero
  
• destructible Crystals can now be destroyed with a single melee hit of any damage type
  
• lowered damage threshold to interrupt Great Petrifier's eternal petrification power
  
• made Zurbaran's Seduction of Niobe more likely to be successful
  
• added additional belts to lorfas merchant's supply
  
• hammerblow maneuver now causes triple damage
  
• more aup damage and exp costs for feint maneuver
  
• more damage and exp costs for aimedthrust maneuver
  
• additional wound and increased aup costs for sniper
  
• reduction of the offhand bonus of dualwield 1 and dualwield 2
  
• increased exp costs of dualwield 1 and dualwield 2
  
• adjusted difficulty levels "easy" and "hard" to increase the difference (easy is easier, hard is harder)
  
• increased the wound penalties

MINOR

• corrected Great Petrifier's collision for Line-Of-Sight calculations
  
• corrected Great Petrifier's dodge animation
  
• adjusted size of deployment zones in several maps
  
• improved camera start locations in several defend and recap scenarios
  
• increased camera scroll speed on Adamant Map
  
• fixed a few missing sounds on interactive environment
  
• reduced resistances of insect warrior in Lorfas
  
• optimized functionality of arsonist objectives in Dujar Looting and Cuoris Sbotage fights
  
• fixed a problem in battle of mengbilla battle-script that hindered catapult impacts if cassia was very good or very evil
  
• added hint for treasure chests
  
• fixed minor issues with barrel towers in a couple of maps
  
• added more cheering to arena battle
  
• made traps and interactive objects trigger if entities spawn on them
  
• fixed a potential dialog bug in the goblin mine
  
• set Leaper's jump attack effects to -forced- to avoid victims to sometimes remain unaffected
  
• fixed an issue with 3d models not disappearing in escape zones
  
• fixed dialog after losing preparation battle for first chimerologist
  
• fixed Nasrin's stats, items and portrait
  
• removed spider webs' spike damage resistance
  
• corrected win conditions timing issues in several defend and recap scenarios
  
• fixed an AI problem in Marwan Strikes Back scenario
  
• reduced enemy spawn in goblin mine defend scenario
  
• fixed berserk elixir
  
• removed two potential error sources in archer AI scripts
  
• Tykates now vanishes correctly from his cage when released or executed
  
• repaired missing texture link in Jester Wood gore
  
• corrected hex cell height levels in a few maps
  
• improved AI script interaction with Ecliptifactus entities
  
• added hint boxes for chimera conversions with the Hell Organ
  
• fixed a problem with partial success in El Halem preparation battle
  
• fixed swamphole script so it properly reacts to knocked back entities
  
• fixed dialog timing in Adamant battle
  
• repaired Morfu sounds
  
• fixed problem that Takate and Zurbaran were set inactive when their dialogs are done.
  
• fixed broken narrator-screen prior to ElHalem.
  
• fixed some Problems with Riz' dialogs
  
• fixed dialog option about saving Mirai in Marwan's throneroom
  
• fixed problem that bits of dialog may repeat in Niobe/Zurbaran-Dialogs and in Takate's dialog in the camp
  
• fixed some minor dialog-problems
  
• fixed problem with achievements "The Saint" and "The Monster"
  
• fixed Knockback so it no longer pushes victims through Fortifex walls
  
• fixed the Screen of "four years later" just displaying "4" in Japanese
  
• corpofrigo lvl4 no longer breaks if cast on a neutral object
  
• fixed an issue with difficulty levels are not being applied correctly
  
• added tooltip for difficulty level option
  
• added path-dots on worldmap that were missing when re-entering from the camp
  
• opening the tutorial in battle no longer breaks the interface
  
• improved font rendering on high resolutions
  
• fixed some resolutions not working correctly
  
• ecliptifactus clone can no longer use the 'guard' action
  
• fixed issue with traps not working after un-/selecting them multiple times
  
• added multiple small GUI and loading time improvements
  
• fixed poison effects that were not shown correctly on some weapons
  
• fixed camera sometimes behaving strangely on worldmap
  
• fixed battlelog not showing correct number of wounds
  
• fixed multiple errors in the comparison of item effects
  
• fixed auto-sequence not stopping speech if skipped
  
• removed need to click right mouse button after using a free action (e.g. throwing a weapon)
  
• converted creatures no longer trigger attacks of opportunity from the own team
  
• multiple small visual fixes
  
• solved a few issues with text not scaling properly
  
• fixed a problem where two different items with the same localized name in the description box
  
• enabled the battle shortcut buttons during the enemies' turn
  
• character story progress buffs are now correctly displayed on the character sheet

Today you'll have the roguish delight to watch Flawless Florian and Jaunty John commit all kinds of misdeeds in Blackguards 2.
Also, you'll get lots of informations on Blackguards 2 and can ask questions in the chat.
Today, March 2nd, go to: http://www.twitch.tv/GOGcom
4 PM CET

Dear Aventuria-Travellers and Shark-Throne-Hunters,

we’ve got an awesome new Twitch channel now for Daedalic Entertianment and our first stream will be all about Blackguards 2, so better be a part of it!

Where to find us:

http://www.twitch.tv/DaedalicEntertainment

What are we going to show?

Adamant Fight
Guard Feature
Tips & Tricks

When will we start?

02/12/2015 8:00 pm CET

Who’s part of stream?

Blackguards 2
John – Producer Blackguards 2
Stef – Community Manager


Any last whishes what YOU want us to show tomorrow?

Best,
Your Team Daedalic

(Please find the German version of the patchnotes here and the Russian version here )

Hi all,

we’re sorry for all of you who experienced problems while playing Blackguards 2 in the past and therefor we’re happy and proud to say that we’re releasing patch 2.0 for Blackguards 2 right now.

The patch fixes a lot of major bugs like the often reported freeze-issues at some points of the game as well as some incorrect behavior of the AI at certain points. We also worked on a huge list of minor bugs like graphic glitches and smaller issues like not working Steam achievements. There also have been some reports about balancing issues. We also worked on that. All this bug-fixes and improvements will now hopefully allow you to experience a lot smoother gameplay in Blackguards 2.

And last but not least and - because of we can’t say it out lot often enough – Thank you for your support and feedback! You guys are awesome!

Please find the detailed change-log below. If you should experience further problems while playing Blackguards 2 please contact us here or our technical support team via support@daedalic.de so we can work on fixing the issue.

Your Team Daedalic

Changelog Blackguards 2 Patch 2.0:

Major Bugs:

• Fixed issues with passing blow interrupting AI scripts on special occasions
  
• Fixed win conditions with petrified enemies in several end game battles
  
• Removed two possible timing issues with Sandghost "devour" attack
  
• Fixed soft freeze when Kulminatio level 3 hit its target
  
• Fixed possible soft freezes when AI's died during their turns
  
• Fixed an issue with speech being interrupted if app focus was lost
  
• Fixed an issue that made it possible to start the campaign with only mercenaries
  
• Fixed Korean book font
  
• Fixed Problem that potentially hindered the process of Zurbaran's story

Minor Bugs:

• Fixed graphic glitches when applying overlays to pot helmet
  
• Fixed animation glitches in training fights
  
• Fixed a couple of battle-log issues with special attacks of monsters
  
• Improved sound fix in cut-scenes
  
• Fixed some issues with NPC barks
  
• Removed unnecessary colliders in scenes to improve performance and stability
  
• Improved crane load dropping precision
  
• Added “game over” trigger if thief in Labyrinth 3 dies before pulling the lever
  
• Added “game over” trigger if Cassia dies in Labyrinth 3
  
• Fixed alternative win condition at Niobe's estate
  
• Fixed Blood Organ's Jumper conversion issues and conversion count for achievements
  
• Fixed one minor AI issue with Legionnaires sometimes not using levers correctly
  
• Fixed a bug in Insectoid Archer AI concerning attacks on destructible objects
  
• Improved scripted camera movements during in-battle dialogues
  
• Added missing blood organ to battle of Mengbilla
  
• Fixed LOS issues with the inner wall in Mengbilla
  
• Improved escape zone functionality so players don't have to wait inside escape zones until win is triggered
  
• Improved take cover routines in AI. Melee fighters in cover will now properly fight back from within cover
  
• Fixed a win condition issue in the Lorfas preparation battle
  
• Cleaned up hex-field in Goblin mine, disabled cells with obstacles
  
• Improved team-AI reactions on bridge outpost battle
  
• Fixed an issue with the gate in defend battles of the first Chimera creator
  
• Fixed some minor issues in Ghouls' berserk behavior
  
• Fixed dialogue timing in first expedition battle

Balancing:

• lowered Adamant's Astral Points, delayed Sandghost respawn in Adamant battle
  
• Corrected Stamina consumption for several special attacks of monsters
  
• Increased damage output of Cassia's trained spider
  
• Increased fire resistance of insectoids and legionnaires
  
• Increased damage of daggers
  
• Increased stamina cost of dual wield maneuver
  
• Added damage bonus to 2nd level and above of "Hawkeye Marksmanship" spell
  
• Added knockdown resistance to "Standfast Catlike" spell
  
• Increased total adventure points gained in easy mode
  
• Increased parry chance of enemies in hard mode
  
• Trainers in Heldenrain before Jungle-fight
  
• Changed difficulty-value for Mengbilla and Adamant-Fights

Dear Aventuria Travellers,

good news incoming for a save and trouble-free expedition to conquer the Shark Throne: we’ll preparing a patch for Wednesday 4th February 2015 which will fix a lot of major and minor bugs regarding Blackguards 2. You’ll find the roadmap what we’ll going to do attached.

To those of you who experienced one or more of those bugs listed below: we’re deeply sorry for you having so much trouble with playing Blackguards 2. Patch 2.0 should make sure you can go on without any more problems but if you should experience more or other issues after the patch on Wednesday please contact us so we can take care of your issue. Just write a mail to support@daedalic.de or contact us via the forum here.

And last but not least: a huge THANK YOU to all of you for support and feedback! You guys, rock!

Best,
Your Team Daedalic

Roadmap for Blackguards 2 Patch 2.0

Major:

• MAJOR: fixed issues with passing blow interrupting AI scripts on special occasions
  
• MAJOR: fixed win conditions with petrified enemies in several end game battles
  
• MAJOR: removed two possible timing issues with Sandghost "devour" attack
  
• MAJOR: fixed soft freeze when Kulminatio level 3 hit its target
  
• MAJOR: fixed possible soft freezes when AI's died during their turns
  
• MAJOR: fixed an issue with speech being interrupted if app focus was lost
  
• MAJOR: fixed an issue that made it possible to start the campaign with only mercenaries
  
• MAJOR: fixed Korean book font
  
• MAJOR: Fixed Problem that potentially hindered the process of Zurbaran's story

Minor:

• fixed graphic glitches when applying overlays to pot helmet
  
• fixed animation glitches in training fights
  
• fixed a couple of battle-log issues with special attacks of monsters
  
• improved sound fix in cut-scenes
  
• fixed some issues with NPC barks
  
• removed unnecessary colliders in scenes to improve performance and stability
  
• improved crane load dropping precision
  
• added “game over” trigger if thief in Labyrinth 3 dies before pulling the lever
  
• added “game over” trigger if Cassia dies in Labyrinth 3
  
• fixed alternative win condition at Niobe's estate
  
• fixed Blood Organ's Jumper conversion issues and conversion count for achievements
  
• fixed one minor AI issue with Legionnaires sometimes not using levers correctly
  
• fixed a bug in Insectoid Archer AI concerning attacks on destructible objects
  
• improved scripted camera movements during in-battle dialogues
  
• added missing blood organ to battle of Mengbilla
  
• fixed LOS issues with the inner wall in Mengbilla
  
• improved escape zone functionality so players don't have to wait inside escape zones until win is triggered
  
• improved take cover routines in AI. Melee fighters in cover will now properly fight back from within cover
  
• fixed a win condition issue in the Lorfas preparation battle
  
• cleaned up hex-field in Goblin mine, disabled cells with obstacles
  
• improved team-AI reactions on bridge outpost battle
  
• fixed an issue with the gate in defend battles of the first Chimera creator
  
• fixed some minor issues in Ghouls' berserk behavior
  
• fixed dialogue timing in first expedition battle

Balancing:

• BALANCING: reduced critical hit chance of bounty hunters to zero
  
• BALANCING: lowered Adamant's Astral Points, delayed Sandghost respawn in Adamant battle
  
• BALANCING: corrected Stamina consumption for several special attacks of monsters
  
• BALANCING: increased damage output of Cassia's trained spider
  
• BALANCING: increased fire resistance of insectoids and legionnaires
  
• BALANCING: increased damage of daggers
  
• BALANCING: increased stamina cost of dual wield maneuver
  
• BALANCING: added damage bonus to 2nd level and above of "Hawkeye Marksmanship" spell
  
• BALANCING: added knockdown resistance to "Standfast Catlike" spell
  
• BALANCING: increased total adventure points gained in easy mode
  
• BALANCING: increased parry chance of enemies in hard mode
  
• BALANCING: Activated trainers in Heldenrain before Jungle-fight
  
• BALANCING: Changed difficulty-value for Mengbilla and Adamant-Fights

Hi all,

patch 1.1.8 for Blackguards 2 has been released on Friday afternoon. Please find the changelog attached.

Patch 1.1.8 Changelog:

• fixed a potential blocker in Takates arena causing dialogue options not being selectable
  
• fixed a couple of issues with achievement tracking
  
• fixed rare freeze when curiers spawn while legionnaires are trapped in a swamp-holes
  
• fixed multiple bugs in Japanese and Korean language packages
  
• fixed training fights so they no longer trigger game over if lost
  
• fixed a problem with interface input that made the GUI disappear on some occasions

We thank so much you for your ongoing support as well as your patience! And now: Have a great time conquering Southern Aventuia!

Best,
Your TeamDaedalic

PS: And if you need some tips and tricks for the battle, just watch our first video guide for Blackguards 2 here: http://youtu.be/RR7PaSuGmTA[/url][/url]


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Hallo zusammen,

am Freitagnachmittag haben wir Patch 1.1.8 für Blackguards 2 live geschaltet. Die Patchnotes findet ihr anbei:

Patch 1.1.8 Changelog:

• fixed Ein möglicher Blocker in Takates Arena verursachte, dass man in Dialogoptionen nicht auswählen konnte
  
• fixed Probleme mit den Errungenschaften
  
• fixed Spiel fror oftmals bei ungewöhnlichen Spawn ein, während dem die Legionäre in den Sumpflöchern gefangen waren
  
• fixed Fehler im japanischen und koreanischen Sprachpaket
  
• fixed Trainingskämpfe lösten bei Verlust nicht „game over“ aus
  
• fixed ein Problem mit dem Interfac-Eingaben, das ein gelegentliches Verschwinden der GUI verursacht hatte

Wir danken euch für euren Support und Geduld und wünschen weiterhin viel Spaß mit unseren Blackguards in Süd-Aventurien!

Beste Grüße,
Euer TeamDaedalic

PS: Wer noch Interesse oder Bedarf an Tipps und Tricks rund um Blackguards 2 hat, dem empfehlen wir ganz herzlich unseren ersten Video-Guide zum Strategie-RPG: http://youtu.be/TWRoQTM-XRo[/url]