Update v1.02 Changelog:
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NEW FEATURES:
• Added Benchmark in Settings menu.
-> this is the first version and will be extended
-> the test allows to change the graphic detail settings according to the system performance
• Added Language selection in Settings (texts/voiceovers).

GAME STABILITY:
• Fixed crash after opening map in Temple level.
• Several levels and physics changes.

BALANCING:
• Increased HP of Man Of War.
• Increased HP of Ship Of The Line.
• Reputation system tweaked.
• Random encounters balanced.

GUI:
• Added visual hint when a fighting skill is ready to use.
• Removed unnecessary map markers during tutorial.
• Added information about hiring crew into Ship Tutorial.

MISCELLANEOUS:
• Improved the look of several objects and levels.
• Fixed few spelling errors.
• Pliny is now properly named.

QUESTS/STORY:
(!!!spoilers alert!!! - please do not read, if you did not play the game so far)
Please note: Save Games from version 1.00 and 1.01 are compatible, but quest related bugs are stored in the old save games from version 1.00/1.01 - fixes of quest bugs will be only effective, if the game is re-started.

• Fixed Agent on Santorio's Island.
• Kensington's ship quest may be solved also by boarding ships.
• Fixed first meeting with Avery.
• Ray has to be killed in order to meet with his master.
• Lancaster ("One last favor"):
-> fixed Quest Log entry and rewards,
-> officers should be more aggresive,
-> Lancaster should now properly avoid obstacles.
• The Battle of Cumana: fixed ships behaviour (French faction)
• Using flag works as intended (French faction)
• breaking English faction quest by escaping encounter with Spaniards is no longer possible.
• Battle of Cumana is now easier (English faction)
• added information to quest log to distinguish both Mr. Dwights.
• Cheng now can be hired after battle of Cumana.
• fixed potential deadlock in English faction chain quest.
• fixed bug blocking the French faction quest
• Revamped "Dirty Dozen" quest:
-> Now there are two guard stations where Kensington's men hang out. One in Port Royale, one in Santo Domingo.
-> The Players needs to take the uniforms from chest in that guard stations (by force or sneak)
• Revamped "Spice of Life" quest:
-> instead of a tournee of Caribbean the Player needs to poison the spice crates in Kensington's warehouse in Cumana (either by force or sneaking)


Update v1.01 Changelog:
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GAME STABILITY
• Steam DRM encryption removed (improves overall stability and performance)
• Random EXE crashes fixed
• fixed bug causing hero to freeze in the air
• fixed bugs with flying NPCs / enemies
• Level fixes in Santo Domingo, Bridgetown, Port Royal, Saint George, Santa Muerte, San Juan

BALANCING:
• ship mast HP increased
• adjusted price of some goods
• some balancing adjustments in skills

GUI:
• tool tips added to Quest Log
• Tutorial messages added to Quest Log
• various corrections in quest log

GRAPHICS/LEVELS:
• Various animations improved
• Improved character models
• Port Royal Ship markers Positions fixed
• camera positions in various dialogues fixed
• fixed bug with officer's models on the ship (but the hooker stays ;))
• St. Domingo: ladders added
• Santa Muerte: corrected stairs

SOUND:
• missing German VOs added
• missing English VOs added
• some distance volume corrections

SETTINGS:
• HD video clips - default set to OFF (please note, switch ON if system speed allows)
STEAM DELUXE AND PREORDER:
• Unlocked Deluxe Edition items
• Preorder Items will unlock Feb.8th 2015

QUESTS/STORY:
(!!!spoilers alert!!! - please do not read, if you did not play the game so far)
Please note: Save Games from version 1.00 are compatible, but quest related bugs are stored in the old save games from version 1.00 - fixes of quest bugs will be only effective, if the game is re-started.
• Game Over message, while failing to defend Santorio’s Island now properly displayed
• Kensington ship quest will be solved even if ships are boarded
• France Fraction Quest: using flag in the Battle of Cumana now should work properly.
• Blockade at British Waters now blocks efficiently.
• Chests on Isla Dauphine now opens properly
• British Fraction Quest is now available later in the game, not from beginning.
• Additional Reales and Experience for Fraction Quests

Known Priority Issues (to be fixed in further Patches)
• still 190 English VOs missing (1.02)
• various sound level corrections
• some level corrections
• some balancing issues
• SLI/crossfire settings and other optimizations need to be fixed in upcoming graphics drivers

Upcoming Features:
• Benchmark with auto setup for Graphic Settings
• Steam Workshop support
• Multiple Language support (VOs and subtitles can be selected in game)