Basilisk Games has released a new update for its RPG sequel Eschalon Book II, now available for download via the Impulse client.

The v1.02 patch brings a laundry list of bug fixes, gameplay tweaks and improvements and other additions to the title. Highlights include spell protection working properly against curses, the recipe window displaying properly, fixes for several minor map errors, and much more.

The file is available now via Impulse but can also be downloaded manually via the game’s official site. The demo of the title reflects the new changes as well. From the notes:

Eschalon Book II v1.02

- Fixed a “Divide By Zero” error when you get your HP or MP to regenerate at “1 point every 0 rounds.”

- Fixed an “Exception Access Violation” when some creatures neared the edge of the map.

- Last thrown object no longer results in injury if you are unskilled in Unarmed Combat.

- Soul Piercer arrow gives proper damage bonus against ethereal creatures.

- Casting Sunder Flesh no longer crashes game.

- Spell Protection From Curses works properly.

- Spells Mass Boil and Supernova now display proper damage ranges in description.

- Encumbrance stats are properly updated after casting Draw Water.

- Sleeping in bed properly updates weather sounds.

- Combat music properly ends when leveling up, then restarts after exiting editor.

- Recipe window now displays all recipes properly.

- True Healer challenge modified so to not fail during certain events.

- Fixed an issue involving the Masterful Riposte feat and Haste being used together.

- Spell Trapkill works properly on all floor traps.

- Corrected a stat issue that caused some flying creatures to ignore open spaces over chasms and such.

- Fixed a number of grammar and spelling errors.

- Fixed several minor map errors.

- Cleaned up a few graphic anomalies on tiles & sprites.