Shy - Skill Reworked

Provides four different versions of the 'Shy' skill in hardcore mode. All versions share core changes but differ in how they adjust the game world.

Bashful - Perk Rework

The "Shy" skill reflects the fact that Henry is too shy and socially awkward to confidently interact with strangers, whether to ask for help or for a more personal arrangement.

✨ Shared Features

• Even if you have the "Shy" skill, you can now ask NPCs for directions again
• In exchange, the merchant will refuse to bargain with you at all
• Merchants hold on to their Groschen: you pay a higher price and get less money selling junk... Shy Henry can't do anything about it!
• "Shy" skill description now matches the new effect

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🗺️ Version differences

Ask for directions version

• Even if you have the "Shy" skill, you can still ask NPC for directions again
• Finding the way has become slightly easier - although the merchants are as stubborn as ever

*Additionally, the German localization has been adjusted:*

• "Nach Anweisungen fragen" is now corrected to "Nach dem Weg fragen" for better clarity

🆕 New sub-version

• Henry can ask for directions and bargain with merchants

-Basically the original hardcore "shy" skill with asking for directions enabled

🛁 Bathhouse version

• No way to ask NPCs for directions - navigation remains as challenging as in original hardcore mode
• However, you can again use the full services of the hammam, including those of a more intimate nature

(After all, some happiness requires no words)

🆕 New sub-version

• Henry can use all the services of the bathhouse and bargain with merchants at the same time

-Basically the original hardcore "shy" skill with bathhouse functionality enabled

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💬 Detailed explanation of bargaining removal mechanism

For now, the "Bargain" button is still visible. However, Henry is now portrayed as being too shy or awkward with his words, causing any attempts at bargaining to automatically fail, including corresponding voice lines.

As a result, Henry's reputation with the merchant will decrease slightly, and after a brief conversation, you'll be returned to the regular trading screen. At this point, the "Bargain" option turns gray and you can only complete the transaction normally but cannot negotiate the price.

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🔮 Possible future additions

• Increased difficulty of speech check
• Tavern rooms are more expensive
• Reputation gain is slowed down or reduced

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