Does anyone know what the requirements are for the bandit cottage encounter? I've been scouring multiple maps trying to find this new encounter added I think in the last public version, but I just can't seem to find it.

Are there specific requirements that need to be met, or am I just seriously unlucky on the random chance? Will it only work with a new game?

That Bandit is still my favourite character in the game (not there's a shortage of competition!) so I'd really like to find it.

I've found that encounter in the 3rd map, Ironca, or whatever its name is, it has a red river in it.

Scout Lvl 1: Forest

Scout Lvl 2: Humanoid

Scout Lvl 3: Brigand

Scout Lvl 4: Cottage

I'm assuming that's the one you mean. I don't know if there's any requirement for it, but I do know that if you don't know 'the Cant' then you can't enter. You have two options when entering that area, 'Speak the Cant' and Leave. Hope that helps.

Thanks!

Does that mean there's no actual encounter then, or can Hiro learn 'the Cant' from somewhere?

I've learned it, though I'm not sure how. Probably a bandit event. Btw, have at least 3 charisma before you go to one, 6 for the best outcome.

Finally rolled it after a few loops around, thanks! It's a fun set of scenes, looking forward to seeing where it leads in future!