The Mysterious Island scenario map – Major update v1.1

“The Mysterious Island” inspired by the Jules Verne’s novel. Can you succeed to meet Captain Nemo, designer of the Nautilus, before your opponents? Or before the volcano wakes up…
Author: François Papyjama
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The Mysterious Island scenario map – Major update v1.1 changelog:
Revamped teleporter system:
Now fully two-way between the 3 cities of each zone! But it’s not free, you will see…
Bloodbath access reworked:
One-way portal chain from Mansions → Bloodbath → Starting zones, for a smoother late-game flow.
Final boss access redesigned:
Less tedious walking and a new, improved riddle!
Higher difficulty = real challenge:
On “Queen” and “King” difficulties, spells like Slow, Blind, Force Field, Berserk, and Clone are harder to find. Lower difficulties remain more accessible to casual players.
New rescue missions:
3 hero rescues sprinkled throughout the adventure: early, mid, and late game!
New boat shortcuts:
Find fast routes during the Grail quest — no more tedious backtracking!
Secret passages:
Tons of new hidden paths unlocked after getting the Black Key… Explorers will be rewarded!
Story-driven events:
More lore, more clues — you’ll always know where you should head next!
Minor Improvements:
Updated map description:
Clearer info: no time limit, standard victory conditions.
New decorations and sea details:
More immersive worldbuilding!
Simplified underground tunnels:
Shorter routes, fewer fake paths that waste your time.
Movement boost at the start:
All heroes now start on equal footing regarding distance to their first town.
Favorable Winds:
Aircrafts and ships can find special spots on the sea to fully restore movement points!
Hidden Easter Eggs and references:
A lot more secrets for the curious players out there.