Brány Skeldalu

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• Patch Notes·14 Jun 2026Official

  Minimap and other patch notes for beta

  Summary of changes over the last few weeksMap EditorBug fix: Fixed a syntax error report in the dialogue editor when using strings.Bug fix: Saving COL now correctly overwrites the COL file instead of the selected image.Bug fix: Fixed an issue with loading HI files in the preview window.New feature: Added a "add to book" branch in the dialogue editor.New feature: Added an "animated description" branch in the dialogue editor (now structured as a branch).New feature: Map Editor now allows selecting walls outside the highlighted region.New feature: Batch export of multiple files from an adventure at once.New feature: Palette and Color Editor now includes functions to reorganize colors within the palette.New feature: Added an MP3 player to the preview window.New feature: Added a sound and music player directly into the selection controls.New feature: Added support for playing MUS files.New feature: Added a new condition type in dialogues to detect if a specific character is present, alive, or able to speak (allowing quests to branch based on these conditions).GameOptional minimap: Minimap displays also during walking, not only in battles. New filter sharpen pixels we love!Bug fix: Fixed incorrect background clearing when using interior mode with high walls.Bug fix: Fixed a crash when reloading from the map editor while MP3 music is playing.Bug fix: Fixed a mixer interpolation calculation bug that caused a subtle background ringing in music at 48kHz (44.1kHz remains generally recommended).Bug fix: Fixed a rare issue where stationary monsters would start walking after a position restore due to a specific settings combination.Bug fix: Fixed an edge-case issue where random character selection based on attributes could erroneously return "none".Bug fix: Fixed the `teleport_character()` dialogue function to properly detach the character from the party, preventing the operation from being reverted when the dialogue ends.Bug fix: Fixed a buffer overrun in dialogues during graphi...
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• Patch Notes·28 Mar 2026Official

  Beta update patch notes

  GameAdded support for new editor features (see Editor section)Restored item combination in the inventory (was broken in the original 1998 game)Fixed a world map freeze in the Magika campaignImproved stair behavior – characters should no longer face the wrong direction after using stairsFixed a buffer overflow in the book parserFixed: If a campaign saved in an older version is loaded—where new nodes have been added to dialogs—this will no longer cause the fact state (fact database) to be deleted.EditorFixed map saving issue where some flags were not properly appliedFixed script command if jump cond - condition was not properly saved.Added condition to check the elemental type of the currently held item (e.g. fire-based items)New tool for moving corridors within a map or between map floorsAdded precise monster positioning within a tile (useful for stationary monsters to avoid visual clipping)Dialog editor now previews description and image settings directly in node bubblesRestored (experimental) item combination systemOriginally present but non-functional in the original gameCan be enabled by creating an ITEMCOMB.DAT file in the asset managerEditable via a built-in form (will be expanded further)Dialog editor now supports animated text ("typewriter" effect) for better readability of longer dialoguesAdded option to write text directly into the book without editing KNIHA.TXTAdded new dialog node types:Transition to another map based on dialogue progressEnd dialogue with a message displayed in the UIBook entries can now be organized by "reference", allowing text fragments found during gameplay to merge into a single page for better contextKnown IssuesItem names in palettes may be lostThis issue can persist especially between versionsCaused by the way names are stored (content-based hashing)If the palette item format changes, hashes no longer match and names cannot be paired with their definitionsHot reload may occasionally cause the game to crashSaved positions may be ma...
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• Patch Notes·21 Mar 2026Official

  Beta update notes

  Release notes:GameFixed a crash that occurred during tradingFixed an issue where sound effects in MP3 stereo were not loading properly—the game generally cannot play stereo MP3 sound effects; the error occurred when downmixing to monoAdded the ability to position monster sprites verticallyEditor:UI redesign for wall and floor palettes in the map editor"Import Adventure" feature – the ability to load adventures from the Workshop into the editorUI redesign for importing monster sprites into the editor. Sprites must be imported all at once because the editor needs to generate a shared color palette. Just a reminder that the entire animation can use 127 colors for solid pixels and 128 colors for semi-transparent pixels (50% alpha), and 1 index is reserved for full transparencyColors in generated color palettes are now sorted by hueThe COL editor shows which colors have 50% opacityOption to adjust the position of each frame in the animation both horizontally and verticallyThe requirement for frame filenames has been relaxed. It is no longer mandatory to use the letters F, B, L, R, C, or H to indicate the phase; you only need to use a 6-character base name followed by any two characters identifying the specific frameThe "Transparent" flag has been removed from the wall definition. The editor manages this flag on its own, and it doesn't really make much sense these days. It used to allow the game to decide whether to render hidden parts of the maze, but today's computers are so fast that such optimization is no longer necessary. Additionally, this flag caused issues with asset organization.Known Issues:Loss of item names in palettes - This issue may persist, especially across versions. It is a result of how names are stored—a hash of the content is used, but if the format of a palette item’s content changes, the hashes no longer match, and the name and definition fail to pair.Hot reload can sometimes cause the game to crashA saved position may be marked as corrupted if cer...
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• Announcements·14 Mar 2026Official

  Editor Open Beta

  Editor Open Beta is now available for public testing. To join, switch to the "public_beta" branch in the game's Properties window. Please note: During this phase, the Steam Workshop is visible only to existing owners of the game.WARNING: Newly saved positions in the beta version are not compatible with the original version. To be safe, back up your old positions if you want to keep them. Otherwise, unless you overwrite the position, it will remain in its original stateWhat's new?A launcher has been added, where you can select the language of the game. In the launcher, you can also select a campaign downloaded from the workshop, which can then be played.A beta editor has been added. Remember that this is still a work in progress, and may contain errors and imperfections. However, you can already create new campaigns with the editor and publish them to the Steam workshop. The editor can be launched directly from the game, if the Steam Overlay is enabled, or from the file explorer as a separate programA link to the Steam workshop has been added, you can publish your campaigns and then share them with people. The workshop is currently hidden, but should be accessible via the link.The game itself was further tested and some bugs appearing in edge situations were fixed. In some places the maximum FPS was reduced. The mouse and controller should have better response even on a slow PC with software renderingA function was added where the game can communicate with the editor and can be used as a previewNew functions were added to the editor scripting language and to the action script in the map that could be useful for creators of new campaignsImproved the shading of floors and ceilings in older campaigns if they used custom fog color settings and original assets that are already pre-generated in a different color - it will improve the experience even in older campaignsJoin the testing. If you find any bugs, don't hesitate to tell us about it in the discussion. Please also r...
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• Press Coverage·28 May 2025

  Retro dungeon crawler Brany Skeldalu gets a Linux version and source code re-release

  Gates of Skeldal (Czech: Brány Skeldalu) originally released in 1998 and recently it gained a Native Linux version along with a source code re-release. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/05/retro-dungeon-crawler-brany-skeldalu-gets-a-linux-version-and-source-code-re-release/
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