Hi everybody! Spoilers ahead.

So I hadn't played much at all since god knows when- wish I had a version number. Pre-Steam, for sure. I was really excited to see the game on Steam. Having played on and off for over a decade, I felt super proud to be a part of the community and really happy for the creator. But I digress.

I managed to get the client back to looking the way I like it, plus a few great little quality-of-life changes (health bars?!), but after starting a new character this morning and reaching level 17 before dying in the first Temple, I now know there were... other changes, which surprised me.

Was off to a great start, getting 7LB and an artifact sling before UD3! I absolutely needed both of them to survive against the Vile Spirit on UD4. That certainly took me off guard.

Found out the hard way that Darkforge raids aren't really a thing any more. I somehow managed to survive and escape the mess I got myself into there, and was very proud of myself. Finished the Pyramid and Graveyard, neutralized the big room and gave myself carpel tunnel farming herbs. Was really excited to go back to Dwarftown to get crowned, except... not. Apparently there's now a piety cap on herb offerings. Well, okay I guess.

Is there a "new" way to get crowned? I found that luring & [O]ffering every Ogre in Thrundarr's quest to the Dwarftown altar got me close-ish, despite some pretty brutal civilian casualties. Is there a better way to do it consistently?

Also wondering what other nasty surprises are in store for me. Just based on context from today, I'm assuming the Casino has been changed in some regard. Am I right? What other big things?

Thanks!! It's good to be back!