[B, Q] Weird Occurrence w/ an Item

[Fi]

I know, I'm here again, but it has to do with a possible bug this time.

Okay, so I completed a certain quest I obtained from the beginning and obtained a divine bow as a reward; however, while I was traveling, something charged me at an absurd speed. I transformed into something faster to try to get away, but I failed to do so.

A dialogue prompt showed regarding the divine bow, but none of the options I picked changed anything. What was said the first time was the only thing that kept showing, and I had to click off the prompt to get the dialogue's text to fully show up anytime I clicked an option because it would remain blank if I didn't.

Since I didn't know what would happen due to nothing changing when I clicked dialogue options, I forcefully closed the game and reloaded it. It placed me back where I was because of the Ironman's save system, but I'm not sure what became of that thing that rushed me.

Will it happen again in the future, or have I messed up that encounter for the entirely for my current playthrough?

(Also, "B" is for "Bug" and "Q" is for "Question".)

[Cluo]

A demon will always chase you down periodically as long as you have any divine class item, and it couldn't seem to be defeated(retreat on low life)

[Fi]

Originally posted by Cluo:

A demon will always chase you down periodically as long as you have any divine class item, and it couldn't seem to be defeated(retreat on low life)

Ahh okay, it came after me again, and even though it spooked the soul out of me, I was relieved to see it again. Unfortunately, I only had two dialogue options for it this time.

Do you remember all of the dialogue options from the very first meeting? That's what I'm most sad about missing since the game bugging out didn't let me see any of it.

[Cluo]

Originally posted by Fi:

Originally posted by Cluo:

A demon will always chase you down periodically as long as you have any divine class item, and it couldn't seem to be defeated(retreat on low life)

Ahh okay, it came after me again, and even though it spooked the soul out of me, I was relieved to see it again. Unfortunately, I only had two dialogue options for it this time.

Do you remember all of the dialogue options from the very first meeting? That's what I'm most sad about missing since the game bugging out didn't let me see any of it.

sorry I could't recall if I had ever seen other dialogue options than the ordinary two patterns ["give the item", "refuse and fight"], but I think it probably could be kind of "who are you" : )

[lynxbird]

There is nothing more to Vatra besides him chasing you for divine items and you finding a way to slay him once and for all.
We will investigate the bug, but you missed nothing important in that dialogue.
From a design perspective, this game does not limit the gear you can use by levels, instead, we use events like this to discourage players from using late-game gear too early.

[Fi]

Originally posted by lynxbird:

There is nothing more to Vatra besides him chasing you for divine items and you finding a way to slay him once and for all.
We will investigate the bug, but you missed nothing important in that dialogue.
From a design perspective, this game does not limit the gear you can use by levels, instead, we use events like this to discourage players from using late-game gear too early.

That's good to know and quite creative—the game's form of trying to keep powerful equipment in check.

I assumed there was a deeper meaning to its dialogue like the previous NPCs I've met that seemed like bad people but actually weren't, but if you don't mind—just for curiosity's sake, do you happen to know the dialogue or have it on hand for each option?

It's okay if you don't, but if you do, would you mind sharing it here but with the spoiler tags? If it's possible for me to do so, I like to read all dialogue options for the lore I wouldn't find in menus, and I feel just a smidgen bad missing out on Vatra's.

As for the bug, I think it occurred when they happened upon me for the first time while I was transformed into a rabbit. They somehow "disappeared" which made me think it was possession before the dialogue started breaking.

[Cluo]

Originally posted by lynxbird:

There is nothing more to Vatra besides him chasing you for divine items and you finding a way to slay him once and for all.
We will investigate the bug, but you missed nothing important in that dialogue.
From a design perspective, this game does not limit the gear you can use by levels, instead, we use events like this to discourage players from using late-game gear too early.

ah that's vatra, good to know, will try the sword when have the chance

[lynxbird]

@Fi, ah yes, animal transformation could trigger the bug. Thank you for the information. Here is the first dialogue:

Vatra: In your possession lie ancient artifacts that are not rightfully yours. I covet these possessions for my own desires. Surrender the {itemName}to me, and you shall be unshackled to traverse your path without hindrance.

Player: Who are you?
Vatra: I am Vatra the Immortal, bound by the singular purpose of eradicating the ancient artifacts from this realm and safeguarding them within my treasury.

Player: What will happen if I give you the item?
Vatra: For the next span of 36 days, I shall remain unseen by your eyes.

Player: What if I don't want to give it to you?
Vatra: I shall extinguish your life and claim that which is not rightfully yours.

Player: What will you do with the item?
Vatra: The artifacts shall be preserved and ensconced in a secure location beyond the realms of the mortal world.

Player: So, if I give you my {itemName}, will you go away?
Vatra: Indeed, I just need the artifact. I dont care do you live or die.

Player: The item is mine. (combat)
Player: You may have the item. (Vatra goes away)
Player: Die, demon! (combat)

[Fi]

Originally posted by lynxbird:

@Fi, ah yes, animal transformation could trigger the bug. Thank you for the information. Here is the first dialogue:

Vatra: In your possession lie ancient artifacts that are not rightfully yours. I covet these possessions for my own desires. Surrender the {itemName}to me, and you shall be unshackled to traverse your path without hindrance.

Player: Who are you?
Vatra: I am Vatra the Immortal, bound by the singular purpose of eradicating the ancient artifacts from this realm and safeguarding them within my treasury.

Player: What will happen if I give you the item?
Vatra: For the next span of 36 days, I shall remain unseen by your eyes.

Player: What if I don't want to give it to you?
Vatra: I shall extinguish your life and claim that which is not rightfully yours.

Player: What will you do with the item?
Vatra: The artifacts shall be preserved and ensconced in a secure location beyond the realms of the mortal world.

Player: So, if I give you my {itemName}, will you go away?
Vatra: Indeed, I just need the artifact. I dont care do you live or die.

Player: The item is mine. (combat)
Player: You may have the item. (Vatra goes away)
Player: Die, demon! (combat)

Thank you~

For now, I'll try not to run away from NPCs I haven't seen before in a different form, lol—just in case they only want to talk.

[Stubbieoz]

Now I'm worried about the lovely divine helmet I've been wearing....
... what if I just put it in my inventory on the 35th day?

EDIT:
Damn.... Vatra just ambushed me before I got around to taking it off.
Oh well.