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Advent Angels API Integrations Released!
🕑 Added 2025-09-21 05:00:20 +0000 UTCNew here? Advent Angels - Steam Workshop is the project these posts track.
After weeks of hard development work — including two massive new APIs and plenty of sweat (no blood, don’t worry) — the big Advent Angels update has finally arrived! This one is special not just because of the features, but because it represents a fundamental shift in how the mod is packaged and delivered.
Important Note for Patreon DLC Users
If you’ve been using the Patreon DLC, you should snag the newest DLC file from the DLC post and then you'll need to delete your old “AdventAngelsPatreon” mod folder before updating. The brains of the mod have been streamlined so that the Steam Workshop version now handles the logic, while the Patreon DLC simply provides the additional assets. This makes the DLC leaner and more efficient, but if you keep the old folder around, its outdated logic will get in the way.
What’s New in This Update
Runtime Reskin API (RRA): The new backbone that allows enemies to be dynamically reskinned at runtime. This is a huge step beyond the old static approach and allows new interesting features.
BBMarkup: A custom text-formatting system that makes it easy to build expressive in-game guides and UIs.
In-game guide: Designed and implemented directly in the menus, so players always have clear instructions and reference material at hand.
Unified logic: DLC options and scripting were merged into the Steam mod, removing duplication and simplifying the mod's overhead.
More variety: By leveraging Runtime Reskin API, I've added unisex binarization options, as well as a simple dice-roll system for runtime reskins. These allow diversity options for those looking for something other than the canonical psi-op's 100% replacements.
User experience improvements:
Re-roll prompt when saving MCM options
Automatic on/off toggle for RRA activation (fewer relaunches)
New bulk-setter buttons for the ten unit families
Troubleshot and revamped MCM defaults for more reliable outcomes
A new DLC welcome screen to greet supporters
This update is about more than just features — it’s about building a cleaner foundation that will support Advent Angels long into the future. With the new APIs in place and the logic streamlined, future updates should be faster, more reliable, and easier to maintain.
Thank you so much for your patience and support. It’s been a long couple of weeks, but I’m pleased with the new features — and I can’t wait for you to experience it.
