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 ## Whats new:
 
+**ver 1.2.4 -- 5jan18**
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+* Added new "darkmaze" to chapter 2 adventure on the far side of the labyrinth of the Minotaur that now hides the chalice (modeled after the classic "orange" maze #2);
+* Added a mapRoom directory to help lost souls;
+* Improved shaders to include full Phong light modeling, with ambient, diffuse, and specular attenuated lighting effects.  Added glowing chalice;
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 **ver 1.2.3 -- 27dec17**
 
 * Updated storyline so chapter 2 is more challenging.