Finished (well, almost) changing the lighting system...it still doesn't look great, but it's far better and more versatile than before...
Increased the animation rate by about 30%
Made item graphics smaller (for realism's sake) and started adding item-specific graphics; instead of a generic "weapon" graphic, each weapon now has its own unique picture. Look for more individualizing in the near future.
Added "wrap-around" gates; from the top floor (unlocked version), you can now access 4 other worlds instead of the previous 2-3.
Added a bunch of special attacks to monsters: bandits, brigands, and other may rob your gold; pixies can steal an item from you (and try to stay away from Medusae, Rust Monsters, and several others).
Added functions for relics: the Jar of Atonement now resurrects you, the Stone of Thunder, Soulbiter and Satan's Heart now kick monster-butt.
Fixed several bugs I stumbled across--and probably caused several others...If you come across anything irritating, just give me a shout at midgard@nando.net.