The new behavior for exchangers is strange. When using large setups of exchangers, seemingly random exchangers get a spike in heat, destroying them. Maybe pathfind heat equally to vents?
"The Chosen have claimed the artifact." "But it's on a human ship!" "We have claimed that too." I think my mom is half Chosen or something because that's her brand of "logic".
Some useful tips:
#1 Check potion descriptions! Some potions give permanent stat boosts!
#2 Trade equipment for XP whenever possible! Most give around 400 to 700 XP! (open the full inventory then drag the equipment into the big slot on the left.)
#3 SPD is important! In the "underground maze" area getting around takes lots of time!
If the dev (rustyfruit) is reading this, Awesome game dude (or dudette)!