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Work is underway for the next EpicDuel update, Beta Version 1.0.4d.

All of the 1.0.4 versions have and will focus primarily upon completing features for the new faction system. The upcoming release to Version 1.0.4d will include some general improvements as well as the foundation framework that will later support faction headquarters (an expansion upon the concept of customizable player homes).

Version 1.0.4d will tentatively include the following features:

* Item sorting by type in inventory and merchant lists
* Bug fixes - chat bubbles, map bugs, battle bugs
* Graphical improvements - buff tweaks, world map, gun animations, armor tweaks
* Skill updates and balance
* Server maintenance improvements
* Ability to challenge any NPC below your level (battles beyond 5 level range will not count toward your record and will not award credits, exp, etc.)


Tech Mage Skills

* SuperCharge - reduced Technology requirement, +2 Damage to all levels
* Reroute -1% at all levels
* Deadly Aim -1% at all levels


Mercenary Skills

* Surgical Strike - lower cost, lower damage, reduced warmup to 3 turns, 20% life steal, reduces target enemy's Rage meter by 50%


Bounty Hunter Skills

* Reduced incremental cost for EMP Grenade
* Reflex Boost - higher cost, gains a 20% Reroute effect for the duration of the buff
* Smoke Screen - slight reduction in effectiveness at high levels
* Stun Grenade - slight reduction in effectiveness at high levels


The following update, 1.0.4e will include customizable faction headquarters where factions can meet to discuss issues, and purchase items to create a custom space all their own! If development goes well, we plan to move on to Version 1.0.5 which will include weapon upgrades and Varium-based purchases.