Merchant and progression system overhaul

Complete progression system overhaul, adding quality of life features

Merchant and Progression Overhaul

🎮 **Welcome to the Merchant and Progression System Overhaul Mod! ** If you are reading this introduction, it means that you are a smart player who knows how to read the instructions carefully before installing the mod (kudos to you! 👏), and you are also interested in the functions of this mod. Let me show you directly what a difference this mod can make to your gaming experience.

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✨ Core functional features

🏰 Round Table Hall Merchant Extension

• **Xiu Gu** now sells forged stones
• **Rodelica** now sells Lingli Suzuli
• Added store functions for two merchants that fit their roles

💰 Brand new economic system

• Use **Starlight Shards** as primary trading currency (replaces runes)
• Almost all enemies have a **40% chance** of dropping Starlight Shards
• Inventory capacity has been increased to **999**, eliminating the need for frequent trips to blessing points.
• **Merchant Gale** still uses runes for trading to take care of the early game experience

🛡️ Equipment acquisition innovation

• Completely eliminate the equipment brushing mechanism
• Added "Purchase Unlocked Items" option to the two-fingered old woman
• Each piece of equipment has specific unlocking conditions
• As the game progresses, the number of weapons and armor sets available for purchase will gradually increase.
• **Restored some deleted equipment**: Brave Suit, Millicent Suit, Death Sleep Shorts

🔔 Reworked bell bead mechanism

• Removed the mechanism of obtaining bells by defeating the boss
• Defeating the enemy that originally dropped the bell will **directly unlock the corresponding product**
• For example: Defeating the Crystal Man in Rhea Lucaria Crystal Cave will permanently unlock the Forge Stones [1] and [2] in the Ancient Shop.

🎯 Special rules for Suzu Hunters

• Bell Hunters will still drop piles of corresponding products
• But to unlock these items, you need to defeat the **Main Boss** of their area
• For example: To unlock the bell hunter’s goods at the Church of Atonement, you need to defeat Full Moon Queen Lenara first.

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✅ What can you get?

• 🆕 Brand new overhauled economic system
• 🔄 Completely reworked progression experience
• 🎁 No need to farm equipment (unless you choose to do so)
• 🛒 New purchase options for Two-Fingered Crone, Roderica and Shugu
• ⚖️Fair and balanced game progression method

❌ You won’t gain anything

• 💸 How to get all the equipment for free
• 📚 Spells, stances and key items
• 🗺️ Recipe books, maps and craftable items
• 💪 Ability to over-reinforce early

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🛠️ Installation instructions

Recommended method: ModEngine2

• Install ModEngine2
• Place the module folder into the game directory

Alternative: UXM (obsolete)

• Place msg, script and regulation.bin files into the main game folder

Rocked Mod Launcher (recommended)

• Download the RML version of the module
• Follow the video tutorial to install

The file has been modified

• If you already have a modified regulation.bin file, just use DSMapStudio to merge the parameters

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🔗 Compatibility Notes

• ❌ **Not compatible** with mods using the `m11_10_00_00.talkesdbnd.dcx` file
• ✅ **Compatible** with most mods such as Syyyke's Archive, Great Rune Overhaul, etc.
• 🌐 Native support for English and Italian localization

💡 **Warm Tips**: If you want to get all items more easily, it is recommended to try the Grand Merchant mod, it may be more suitable for your needs.

Are you ready for a new adventure in the Ring of Elden? 🚀