Tangaria stays as tough as ever but now rewards you a bit more generously for your persistence. We’ve introduced a new optional progression system inspired by MMORPGs: now, by default, each time your character advances in level, you gain extra gold based on your Account Points and current maximum level.
This means: the more you play and the further your previous characters get, the more Account Points you earn — and the more gold your future characters will receive as they level up. It’s a small but meaningful way to reflect your overall progress.
Prefer the original, no-handholding challenge? No problem! You can activate the oldschool Hardcore mode by pressing = during character creation and changing the birth_hardcore option to yes. Hardcore characters do not receive these extra rewards and retain the original, tough-as-nails Tangaria gameplay. Additionally, Hardcore characters are also tracked separately on the ladder (currently indicated in the hero dump).
Choose your path: build up a legacy — or go old-school. The adventure continues!
And of course, we have plenty of great PWMAngband updates. Full details in the next post!