rpd:differences
Table of Contents
Differences from vanilla PD
Language and Localization
- Option to change language. (currently supported: English, Russian, French, Polish, Spanish and many more)
- Complete localization system with extensive translated content
- Support for regional content through language-specific endpoints (e.g., ruwiki.nyrds.net for Russian content)
New Classes and Subclasses
- Elf class with unique mechanics (natural haste, immunity to roots, lower strength)
- Necromancer class with summoning mechanics
- Gnoll class with high strength but low HP
- Priest class (Coming Soon feature)
- Doctor class with special mechanics and accuracy penalty when not using Bone Saw
New Levels and Areas
- Guts Level (floors 26-30) - Extra challenging post-game content featuring unique enemies
- Spider Level (floors 6s-10s) - Special themed level with spider enemies
- Necropolis Level (floors necro1-necro4) - Undead-themed area
- Ice Caves Level (floors ice1-ice4) - Cold-themed area
- Sub-levels - Special floors beyond the standard progression
New Mobs and NPCs
- New boss mechanics: Lich boss with unique mechanics
New Items and Mechanics
- Armor Glyphs system with new defensive enchantments
- Boomerang - returns to original slot and quickslot after being thrown (recently updated)
- Spells system for different magic affinities
- Lua Scripts for advanced modding capabilities
Modding Support
- JSON Configuration for custom content creation
- Lua Scripting system for custom mechanics
- Modding documentation and tools
- Web server functionality for mod file management
- Support for third-party content and custom dungeons
Technical Improvements
- Platform abstraction allowing multiple platform support (Android, Desktop)
- Separate product flavors for different markets (Google Play, F-Droid, ruStore, etc.)
- Enhanced sprite system with JSON-based sprite configurations
- Migration from Java-based mob sprites to JSON-based definitions
- Updated Guts level spawn rates with Larva appearing on deeper floors (28-30) with increasing numbers
- Updated Bestiary.json with more varied spawns in Guts level (e.g., higher Succubus rate on floor 26, Eye removed from floor 27)
UI and Gameplay Changes
- Web-based UI components for mod management
- Integrated JSON and PNG editors for modding
- Enhanced quickslot system with better restoration mechanics
- Different unlock mechanics for hero classes (donations as alternative to achievements)
- Updated hero stats and starting equipment per initHeroes.json
Content Verification
- Information source: Comparison with vanilla Pixel Dungeon and analysis of Remixed Dungeon source code
- Updated for recent changes: As of December 2025, includes sprite migration changes and Guts level spawn adjustments
- Last updated: December 2025, source: Remixed Dungeon 1.9.3
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