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Added Latin American Spanish localization (thanks to Auldrehn).
Version 1.31.8
Corrected a mistake in the readme distributed with the previous version.
Version 1.31.7
Fixed a bug where Roach could still bump into Geralt during her first approach after being summoned.
Fixed a game bug where horse mane is displayed incorrectly over the Caparison of Lament saddle.
Added more frequent hair validation on top of the initial checks on horse spawning.
Changed folder structure to be compatible with W3MM, should now auto install menu if you use that program.
Version 1.31.6
Added a new version compatible with the GOTY edition of the game.
Added French localization (thanks to Showda).
Version 1.30.5
Updated to conform with latest script sources (1.30).
Added Brazilian-Portuguese localization (thanks to vbmendrot).
Version 1.22.5
Fixed game bug with missing or half mane shown on next horse spawn after switching from a saddle that covers the neck to one which doesn't.
Fixed game bug causing wrong tail to be shown on next horse spawn after switching from any of the Toussaint saddles to any of the others.
Version 1.22.4
Added Japanese localization (thanks to BowmoreLover).
Version 1.22.3
Roach will now follow Geralt even while riding another horse.
Added Polish localization (thanks to PumpernikeL).
Version 1.22.1
Updated script sources to game update 1.22.
Version 1.21.1
Fixes missing tail on Roach.
Added German localization (thanks to theniwo).
Changed some menu strings for the English localization.
Shifted code around, auto-merge with AMM now possible.
Version 1.21.0
Initial release.
Roach will now wait a specified amount of time before parking and stop if the player comes near. Whistling can be configured to act as a toggle, making her follow you until you whistle again. Additionally, the horse will no longer bump into you when called but instead stop at a safe distance.
This mod also fixes the following identified horse related bugs:
Missing tail;
Missing or half mane shown on next horse spawn after switching from a saddle that covers the neck to one which doesn't;
Wrong tail shown on next horse spawn after switching from any of the Toussaint saddles to any of the others;
Horse mane displayed incorrectly over the Caparison of Lament saddle.
These hair fixes are also available as a standalone bugfix mod for those not interested in the AI changes.
INSTALLATION Use Vortex or manually extract file into the mods folder and move the included bin folder to the root game directory. Add the line "thoughtfulroach.xml;" without the quotes to dx11filelist.txt or dx12filelist.txt located in "bin\config\r4game\user_config_matrix\pc" Run Script Merger to identify and solve potential conflicts with other mods in your setup.
SETTINGS Navigate to the mods option menu once ingame, then configure manually or use a preset.
KNOWN ISSUES The settings menu is only localized for English, French, German, Polish, Brazilian-Portuguese, Latin American Spanish and Japanese. You can help improve this by translating a small strings file available in the miscellaneous downloads section. Post it and I will include it in the next update.
FEEDBACK If you think you've found a bug please report it by leaving a comment.