fheroes2 version 1.1.18 release includes AI and UI updates

The fheroes2 project has released version 1.1.18 of its engine. This update introduces health bars for all creatures during combat. The fheroes2 team says the AI is now better at using special abilities for Vampire Lords and Ghosts and can predict the future states of objects without cheating. To address player feedback, the team reduced AI aggressiveness on lower difficulty levels and removed most previous AI advantages on higher difficulty levels.

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The update includes a new Marketplace icon and counter with a popup dialog, a redesigned Hotkey dialog with category selection, and a configurable Delete hotkey. Map makers using the Editor can now use multiline text editing in the Virtual Keyboard and select specific hero classes for Auto Playtest. The release includes 5 new maps and 4 updated existing maps. The fheroes2 team closed over 60 issues in this version and says the project is returning to a monthly release schedule. Users need to obtain necessary game data to run the engine.