Description

One thing that bothered me about Stoneshard after many hours of playing it was how you had to jump through hoops to get some builds working. For example, with a dual wielding dagger build, there are no characters that start with both skill trees, and there are no trainers that teach dual wielding or daggers in Osbrook. This mod attempts to change this by allowing more character starts with diverse combinations of unlocked skill trees, while also adding flavor to the different variants through their different starting gear. This mod also adds replayability since there are so many more starts than in the base game.

I suggest backing up your saves just in case (haven't done much testing on the mod).

As for all mods, please report any bugs to me instead of the game devs.

1.3 Update (New Traits)

This update adds a new screen after character selection that allows the player to select "Divine Punishments" and "Divine Rewards". These are 20 new traits that substantially alter gameplay and allow for fleshing out your character or challenging yourself for more replayability.

Divine Punishments

Melee Vow (+1)
Ranged weapons can not be equipped.

Ranged Vow (+1)
Melee weapons can not be equipped.

Carelessness (+1)
Backfire Damage does not fall below 40%. Casting results in taking 50% of current Backfire Damage.

Drug Intolerance (+1)
Taking drugs or drinking alcohol triggers Bad Trip instead of the standard effect.

Fragility (+2)
Grants -30% Max Health.

Insanity (+2)
Sanity does not rise above 50%. Bad Trip can trigger spontaneously for 10 turns.

Unending Hunger (+2)
Hunger does not fall below 30%.

Unending Thirst (+2)
Thirst does not fall below 30%.

Unending Fatigue (+2)
Fatigue does not fall below 30%.

Unending Pain (+2)
Pain does not fall below 30%.

Divine Rewards

Bloodlust (-2)
Receiving or causing bleeding grants +10% Life Drain for 3 turns. This effect stacks.

Uncontrollable Anger (-2)
Receiving damage or killing enemies has a chance of triggering Frenzy.

Trap Sense (-2)
All hidden traps and secret passages are automatically revealed.

Intelligence (-2)
Grants +20% Experience Gain.

Talent (-2)
Grants +1 Attribute Point.

Creativity (-3)
Grants +20% Miracle Chance and +40% Miracle Potency.

Indomitability (-3)
Second Wind is guaranteed to trigger on receiving a killing blow.

Death Vampirism (-3)
Grants +20% Bleed Resistance. Killing enemies triggers Rapid Restoration for 5 turns.

Eternal Health (-3)
Grants +30% Intoxication Resistance. Immunity does not fall below 30%.

Mastery (-3)
Grants +1 Skill Point.

Installation

• Get Delta Patcher.
• Download the zip file of your choosing from the files tab.
• Unzip it, you should now have the xdelta file.
• Optional: copy/paste the current data.win elsewhere to save it to quickly rollback to unmodded version of the game if needed
• Open Delta Patcher.
• Click on the folder button next to the "Original File" field and select your data.win file (should be wherever your game is installed).
• Click on the folder button next to the "Xdelta Patch" field and select the xdelta file you downloaded earlier.
• Click on Apply Patch and wait until it's done.
• Start your game, the mod should now be installed.
  

Changes

Velmir

Revenger:
Strength: 11, Agility: 10, Perception: 11, Vitality: 10, Willpower: 11
Affinity: Two-Handed Swords, Two-Handed Axes, Two-Handed Maces, Spears, Warfare, Athletics
Special Starting Gear: Skadian Helmet (Damaged), Velmir’s Embroidered Caftan, Velmir’s Ring, Skadian Polehammer

Arbalester: 
Strength: 11, Agility: 10, Perception: 11, Vitality: 11, Willpower: 10
Affinity: Swords, Maces, Ranged Weapons, Shields, Warfare, Armored Combat
Special Starting Gear: Skadian Helmet (Damaged), Velmir’s Embroidered Caftan, Velmir’s Ring, Velmir’s Crossbow, Board Shield, Battle Cleaver, Leaf-Shaped Bolts (20)

Bounty Hunter:
Strength: 11, Agility: 11, Perception: 11, Vitality: 10, Willpower: 10
Affinity: Swords, Axes, Maces, Ranged Weapons, Warfare, Athletics
Special Starting Gear: Skadian Helmet (Damaged), Velmir’s Embroidered Caftan, Velmir’s Ring, Headhunter Axe, Hunting Crossbow, Leaf-Shaped Bolts (20), Throwing Net

Jorgrim

Reaver:
Strength: 11, Agility: 11, Perception: 10, Vitality: 11, Willpower: 10
Affinity: Swords, Axes, Maces, Dual Wielding, Warfare, Armored Combat
Special Starting Gear: Jorgrim’s Amulet, Jorgrim’s Belt, Ringleader Armor (Damaged), Dwarven Axe, Heavy Club

Shieldmaster:
Strength: 11, Agility: 11, Perception: 10, Vitality: 11, Willpower: 10
Affinity: Swords, Axes, Shields, Warfare, Athletics, Armored Combat
Special Starting Gear: Jorgrim’s Amulet, Jorgrim’s Belt, Ringleader Helmet, Fur Vest, Dwarven Shield, Dwarven Axe

Berserker:
Strength: 11, Agility: 11, Perception: 10, Vitality: 10, Willpower: 11
Affinity: Axes, Two-Handed Swords, Two-Handed Axes, Dual Wielding, Warfare, Athletics
Special Starting Gear: Jorgrim’s Amulet, Jorgrim’s Belt, Berserk Rags, Dwarven Axe (2)

Arna

Maiden Knight:
Strength: 11, Agility: 11, Perception: 10, Vitality: 10, Willpower: 11
Affinity: Swords, Two-Handed Swords, Two-Handed Maces, Warfare, Athletics, Armored Combat
Special Starting Gear: Der Vyrne Heirloom Cuirass (Damaged), Arna’s Belt, Arna’s Longsword, Copper Ring

Protectress:
Strength: 11, Agility: 10, Perception: 10, Vitality: 11, Willpower: 11
Affinity: Swords, Maces, Two-Handed Maces, Shields, Warfare, Armored Combat
Special Starting Gear: Der Vyrne Heirloom Cuirass (Damaged), Arna’s Belt, Arna’s Sword, Heater Shield D, Copper Ring

Duelist:
Strength: 11, Agility: 11, Perception: 11, Vitality: 10, Willpower: 10
Affinity: Swords, Daggers, Shields, Dual Wielding, Warfare, Athletics
Special Starting Gear: Der Vyrne Heirloom Cuirass (Damaged), Arna’s Gloves, Arna’s Sword, Copper Ring, Traveling Dagger

Dirwin

Woodward:
Strength: 10, Agility: 11, Perception: 11, Vitality: 10, Willpower: 11
Affinity: Swords, Axes, Daggers, Ranged Weapons, Dual Wielding, Athletics
Special Starting Gear: Dirwin’s Vest, Royal Ranger Hood, Dirwin’s Bow, Drifter Blade (2), Leaf-Shaped Arrows (20)

Marksman:
Strength: 11, Agility: 11, Perception: 11, Vitality: 10, Willpower: 10
Affinity: Swords, Daggers, Ranged Weapons, Staves, Warfare, Athletics
Special Starting Gear: Dirwin’s Vest, Royal Ranger Hood, Dirwin’s Curved Bow, Dirk, Leaf-Shaped Arrows (20)

Monster Hunter:
Strength: 11, Agility: 10, Perception: 11, Vitality: 10, Willpower: 11
Affinity: Two-Handed Swords, Two-Handed Axes, Spears, Ranged Weapons, Warfare, Athletics
Special Starting Gear: Dirwin’s Vest, Dirwin’s Bow, Monster Hunter Spetum, Leaf-Shaped Arrows (20), Claw Trap

Jonna

Runaway Sorceress:
Strength: 10, Agility: 10, Perception: 11, Vitality: 11, Willpower: 11
Affinity: Staves, Athletics, Magic Mastery, Pyromancy, Geomancy, Electromancy
Special Starting Gear: Jonna’s Mantle, 
Jonna’s Casting Bracers, Gold Signet, Pointy Shoes, Travelling Staff

Mage Knight
Strength: 11, Agility: 10, Perception: 10, Vitality: 11, Willpower: 11
Affinity: Two-Handed Swords, Two-Handed Maces, Warfare, Armored Combat, Magic Mastery, Electromancy
Special Starting Gear: Jonna’s Mantle, Jonna’s Casting Bracers, Mail Cowl (Damaged), Pointy Shoes, Warbrand

Magical Assassin:
Strength: 10, Agility: 11, Perception: 11, Vitality: 10, Willpower: 11
Affinity: Daggers, Ranged Weapons, Dual Wielding, Athletics, Magic Mastery, Pyromancy
Special Starting Gear: Jonna’s Mantle, Jonna’s Casting Bracers, Jonna’s Dagger, Pointy Shoes, Short Bow, Dirk, Leaf-Shaped Arrows (20)

Vigge

Wandering Seidr:
Strength: 11, Agility: 10, Perception: 10, Vitality: 11, Willpower: 11
Affinity: Axes, Staves, Warfare, Magic Mastery, Pyromancy, Geomancy
Special Starting Gear: Vigge’s Circlet (Damaged), Vigge’s Amulet, Vigge’s Staft, Fur Vest

Runic Warrior:
Strength: 11, Agility: 10, Perception: 10, Vitality: 11, Willpower: 11
Affinity: Swords, Axes, Shields, Magic Mastery, Armored Combat, Geomancy
Special Starting Gear: Vigge’s Circlet (Damaged), Vigge’s Amulet, Fur Vest, Vigge’s Shield, Hunter Hatchet

Spellblade:
Strength: 11, Agility: 11, Perception: 10, Vitality: 10, Willpower: 11
Affinity: Swords, Warfare, Athletics, Magic Mastery, Pyromancy, Electromancy
Special Starting Gear: Vigge’s Circlet (Damaged), Vigge’s Amulet, Ancient Norse Blade, Fur Vest

Brana

Heroine:
Strength: 11, Agility: 11, Perception: 10, Vitality: 10, Willpower: 11
Affinity: Axes, Maces, Ranged Weapons, Warfare, Athletics, Armored Combat
Special Starting Gear: Brana’s Mail Shirt, Brana’s Necklace, Light Chekan, Shortbow, Leaf-Shaped Arrows (20)

Shieldmaiden: 
Strength: 11, Agility: 11, Perception: 10, Vitality: 11, Willpower: 10
Axes, Ranged Weapons, Shields, Warfare, Athletics, Armored Combat
Special Starting Gear: Brana’s Mail Shirt, Brana’s Necklace, Brana’s Shield, Hunter Hatchet, Shortbow, Leaf-Shaped Arrows (20)

Beheader:
Strength: 11, Agility: 11, Perception: 11, Vitality: 10, Willpower: 10
Two-Handed Swords, Two-Handed Axes, Ranged Weapons, Warfare, Athletics, Armored Combat
Special Starting Gear: Brana’s Mail Shirt, Brana’s Necklace, Brana’s Sovnya, Shortbow, Leaf-Shaped Arrows (20)