Update 0.5: "Sails, Sales, and Swashbuckling"

Ahoy, me hearties! Set sail for adventure with the latest update to the piratical game. This update brings a boatload of new items to sell, buy, and equip! Prepare to navigate treacherous seas and cunning markets as a more complex pricing system is introduced. It now takes into account the initial product value, your trading skill, and ever-changing regional taxes. Remember, the more items of the same type sold simultaneously, the lower the profits! But fear not, for the ship's speed calculation system has been revamped as well. Now, factors like sail statistics, wind velocity, and wave heights all play a crucial role. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Read on to discover more exciting changes in this swashbuckling 0.5 update!

Patch Notes:

1. Plunderous Markets: Tons of new items have been added for you to sell, buy, and equip!
2. Intricate Pricing: The value of goods in the market is now determined by a complex formula. It takes into account the initial product price, your trading skill, and the fluctuating regional tax rates. Keep a weather eye on those prices, matey!
3. Supply and Demand: When multiple items of the same type are sold simultaneously, the profits will be reduced. Keep your wits sharp to maximize your gains!
4. Ship Speed Overhaul: The ship's speed calculation system has been improved. Beyond sail statistics, wind speed, and wave heights now play a vital role in your vessel's velocity.
5. Expanded Inventory: Avast ye! A new, more capacious inventory has been introduced to store all your pirate plunder!
6. Coral Collecting: Venture into the third quadrant to discover and collect corals that can be sold for a pretty penny!
7. Wandering Merchants: Beware the wandering merchants who offer random goods at variable prices. It's up to you to decide if the deal is worth your precious doubloons!
8. Shattered Sales Issues: Numerous bugs related to item sales have been fixed, ensuring a smoother transaction experience.
9. Booty Bucks Boost: Kickstart your pirate career! At the start of each game, you'll be bestowed with 300 Booty Bucks. Now you can embrace the merchant's life as well as the life of a pirate!
10. Harmonious Harmonies: The in-game music volume has been slightly lowered, ensuring it won't overpower your adventurous escapades.
11. Leyland and Booty's Bonanza: Leyland and Booty now feature two types of shops that appear randomly each day. Each rank presents two different stores, though their inventory may vary. Check back daily to see what they have on offer!
12. Whales Rejoice: An issue with whale spawning in the second quadrant has been resolved. Prepare for majestic encounters!

Known Issues: Currently, some items lack descriptions. Efforts are being made to rectify this.

Combat:

1. Rebalanced Parameters: Almost all combat parameters have been rebalanced, creating a more engaging and challenging experience.
2. Damage Script 2.0: The damage script has been upgraded to version 2.0, ensuring more precise and satisfying combat encounters.
3. Hull Upgrades Ahoy! Introducing a new equipment type: the ship's hull! This addition modifies your vessel's resistance, speed, and evasion, making it an indispensable part of your arsenal.

And there you have it, matey! The Swashbuckler's Update 0.5 brings forth a plunderous overhaul, with new items, improved mechanics, and a refreshed combat system. Prepare to set sail and conquer the seas with a hearty "Yo ho ho!"