Hi, beta version of Toribash 5.5 is now available on Steam for all platforms!
To try it out, go to Toribash properties from your Steam Library, open Betas tab and switch to "beta" branch.


What is new in Toribash 5.5:

• New type of grabs - rotatable and can be broken
  Grip mode can be changed via gamerules menu (CTRL + G). Manual commands are /set grabmode and /set tearthreshold.
  
  • New grabs allow rotating whatever you're grabbing compared to fixed default grabs
    
  • Tear threshold is used to determine how much force is required to break the grab (0 is disabled)
    
  • Grab breaking depends on force direction - it's easier to break a grab when you're pulling something away and almost impossible when pushing
  
  
• Advanced ghost with customizable speed and length
  Ghost settings can be modified in gamerules menu. Manual commands are /set ghostspeed and /set ghostlength. To revert back to default ghost, use /set ghostcustom 0.
  
  • Ghost speed can be set from 0.1x to 5x
    
  • Ghost length can be set from 10 to 500 frames
  Using new grabs or ghosts in multiplayer will make the room unavailable for players on older versions of Toribash.
  
  
  
• New gamerules menu
  
  • Only relevant settings are displayed (e.g. grab mode is only displayed when grabs toggle is checked)
    
  • Some setting names have been updated to be easier to understand
    
  • Settings that only allow specific values are now displayed as dropdowns or sliders
  
  
• New flame forger
  
  • Preview up to 5 flames at once
    
  • General flame forging prices have been lowered and now depend on more flame parameters (meaning simple flames will be even cheaper)
    
  • New "relative gravity" setting to apply gravity relatively to bodypart your flame is linked to
    
  • If you already have flames equipped, they'll be initially loaded in forger with proper settings
    
  • Ability to forge flames directly from game client
  
  
• Other minor updates
  
  • Multi-key search in replays menu
    
  • Updated visuals on error messages
    
  • New "/set curtf" command to modify current fight's turn frames while in single player
    
  • High DPI mode for Apple devices (requires Retina screen) - can be toggled from Graphics tab in Settings
    
  • Minimum screen resolution has been increased to 768x480
  
  
• Bug fixes
  
  • Fixed win points not counting damage dealt from dismembers or fractures
    
  • Fixed damage threshold not scaling on heavy hits
    
  • Fixed joint position sometimes being displayed at a wrong position when it's linked to a rotated bodypart

Toribash 5.5 also comes with a bunch of unlisted Lua-related updates, if you're interested in Toribash scripting please check Toribash repo on GitHub: https://github.com/blahnumbers/Toribash/tree/5.5

What's new:

• Toribash 5.5 features support added:
  
  • Rotatable grabs with tear threshold
    
  • Ghost length and speed
  Note: enabling 5.5 features will make the room unavailable for users on older versions
  
  
• Periodical 3-4 second lag that was plaguing servers should be gone now
  
• Rooms should ghost much less often
  
• Maxcontacts setting now defaults to 24 instead of 8
  
• Win point fix to work correctly with points gained from dismembers / fractures
  
• Point damage threshold fix to scale correctly on heavy hits
  
• Fixed realtime ghost setting not resetting properly in private rooms
  
• Fixed house not resetting properly in private rooms

If you notice abnormal server behaviour after this update, please let us know. In general, it should be way more stable than before.

More information on Toribash 5.5 features on here: https://forum.toribash.com/showthread.php?t=643681
Server update thread on Toribash forums: https://forum.toribash.com/showthread.php?t=645336

Step right up and try your luck at the head in the wall event!
All you have to do is throw your head through one of the holes in the floor, how hard can that be? If you can make it through you may just win a prize!
And if you manage do it the most stylish way, we've got something extra for you!


To participate, go to the News tab in game and choose the "Head in the wall" event. Press the "Participate" button located bottom right. Once you hit your head through a hole, submit your replay for reviewed by the Event Squad - and you will receive a reward once they've checked it!

If you wish to change your entry or participate in the event the old school way, check out the event thread on Toribash forums.


Hit the big hole

• 1,000 Toricredits
  
• 1 Shiai Tokens

Hit the medium hole

• 2,500 Toricredits
  
• 2 Shiai Tokens

Hit the small hole

• 5,000 Toricredits
  
• 3 Shiai Tokens

Best replay

• 50,000 Toricredits
  
• 8 Shiai Tokens

Halloween edition Twitch Weekend is on!



Earn one of the two special edition Halloween items by streaming or watching Toribash on Twitch for 30 minutes or longer over this weekend!
This time you'll be able to receive a spookified version of Odlov's legend Odd Mask item or the Fear Potion!

Link your Toribash account with Twitch on forums to be able to receive drops: https://forum.toribash.com/twitch.php

Grab your favorite Halloween items in Torishop before they get back to hiding in shadows until next year and go spook your opponents!

And if you play 10 games in official rooms until Halloween, you can claim one item for free!

The challenge is simple, get to Uke!
Parkour your way to him in the most stylish way possible!
In addition to that, those who wants an extra challenge and better prizes may take a detour through the blue zone - but be careful not to fall off!

• Replay hacking is forbidden
  
• Don't change any of the game rules except for turn frames
  
• Do not steal others' replays
  
• Your whole Tori must make it into the red end zone
  
• Do not edit Uke's joints

Go to the News tab in the game client, choose "Free Run Frenzy 4" event and press the "Participate" button on bottom right. Once you reach the end zone, click "Submit" on the bottom of your screen - this it will allow you to upload your replay for ES to review. The game will automatically mark the advanced task as complete if the blue checkpoint is reached.
Additionally, after hitting "Participate" you can click "Load Custom Replay" on bottom right to upload pre-existing replays, provided they're created in the same mod as the event.
Keep in mind that we will only judge the FIRST replay you upload with the game, and if you want to change your entry to a different replay, you need to upload it on forums and post in event thread

• 50,000 Toricredits
  
• 10 Shiai Tokens

• 8,000 Toricredits
  
• 4 Shiai Tokens

• 3,000 Toricredits
  
• 2 Shiai Tokens

Best of luck and have fun!

We took some inspiration from Calamity's Finish It Challenge! to bring you an event that will get those creative juices flowing.
You will have until November 8th to create a head texture, and as there is no set style other than the provided sketch, you'll have full artistic freedom yet again!
The person who creates the head that best fits the judging criteria receives prizes, but don't worry, if you don't make it out on top there will be several honorable mentions. Now lets get to drawing everyone!

We do still have rules that are to be followed. Keep in mind we may not judge your art if it doesn't follow ALL of these rules.

• You are required to use the sketch provided at the bottom of this announcement.
  
• You must use ALL of the sketch, but you're allowed to break up the lines that are not separated as well if needed.
  
• You must show proof that you used and kept the original line-work provided. (Ex. Drawing over them with a visible color.)
  
• You are allowed to mirror the line-work, but you're only required to show the original line-work.
  
• No plagiarism, this isn't tolerated at all and is severely punishable.
  
• Do not submit old or premade textures.
  
• A rough sketch or WIP is required to prove that it is a head in progress and not a premade head that you are reposting.
  
• Collaborations are allowed, however in this scenario prizes will be split.
  
• Only one submission is allowed, which also means no alts used to submit two different heads. If you're collaborating with another artist, you can only submit that head.
  
• Submissions must be in 512x512 resolution or higher.
  
• Post watermarked flats in event thread with spherical previews. It would be much appreciated if you used Toribash Textures for 3D previews.
  
• If you aren't using Toribash Textures, ensure to make your previews clear, show all aspects of your head and attempt to keep watermarks somewhat non-intrusive while still being effective.

The winner will receive the following:

• 2048x1024 Head Texture item
  
• 7 Shiai Tokens
  
• 75,000 Toricredits

The winners of the honourable mentions prize will receive the following:

• 512x512 Head Texture item
  
• 3 Shiai Tokens
  
• 25,000 Toricredits

Event thread on Toribash Forums

Artwork by Taekkyo

Mod Mania is a series of mod-focused championships.
The task is simple: play in modmania rooms, win games and get rewards!

In addition to regular win count based prizes, this time all Mod Mania rooms will also have ranked mode enabled - and top ranked players will receive extra rewards once the event is over!

Each mod will stay in modmania rooms for 1 week and then will be changed to the next one.


For every week, you will be able to claim a variety of rewards:

• Basic prizes for winning 10, 25, 50 and 100 games
  These will be TC, ST and items which can be claimed within your game client instantly after meeting the requirements.
  To claim the rewards (when available), navigate to Mod Mania menu from News tab and press the claim button below your event stats.
  
  
• Top list (games played) placement rewards
  After every mod switch, 50 players with most wins for the week will receive bonus Toricredits and Shiai Tokens (up to 25K TC and 4 ST) depending on their placement.
  
  
• Weekly global challenge rewards
  These will be boosters that'll get added to all participants' accounts (at least 1 game won in mod mania rooms) at the end of each week - in case the community goal is completed.

At the end of Mod Mania, top ranked players will receive additional prizes based on their global and mod ranking:

• Global Rank 1
  Elite Tier joints or a Tier X pack of your choice*
  100,000 Toricredits
  10 Shiai Tokens
  
  
• Global Rank 2
  Elite Tier Force or Tier X joints of your choice*
  75,000 Toricredits
  8 Shiai Tokens
  
  
• Global Rank 3
  Elite Tier Relax or Tier X Force of your choice*
  50,000 Toricredits
  6 Shiai Tokens

See full event info and all ranking rewards in event thread on Toribash Forums: https://forum.toribash.com/showthread.php?t=644139

This weekend, stream or watch Toribash on Twitch and receive a special edition of a brand new Streamer Headphones 3D item!
Twitch Drops will be available for claiming from September 25th, 2020 until September 28th, 2020



Streamer Headphones (Twitch Edition)
A special version of Streamer Headphones item made by Nokia

• Link your Toribash account to Twitch using Twitch page on forums: https://forum.toribash.com/twitch.php
  
• Watch any active Toribash stream or stream Toribash with at least 1 viewer for 15 minutes or longer
  
• Get the drop reward added* to your account

* Drop rewards are distributed in batches every 10 minutes, so it may actually take longer for the reward to get delivered

Have fun!

In this event we want you to traverse the fiery hot environment and reach Uke in any way you can - preferably without getting your limbs lost to lava! You can go straight to Uke for the basic reward or stop at the blue zone to receive better rewards! And as usual, if you happen to make the best replay you'll receive the best stuff!


Go to the News tab in the game client, choose "FLOOR IS LAVA" event and press the "Participate" button on bottom right. Once you reach the end zone click the "Submit" button on the bottom of your screen - pressing it will allow you to upload your replay for ES to review.
The game will automatically mark the advanced task as complete if the blue checkpoint is reached.
Additionally, you can click "Load Custom Replay" in the bottom right corner to upload a premade replay (provided it's made in the same mod as the event).
Keep in mind that we will only judge the FIRST replay you upload with the event interface, and if you want to change your entry to a different replay, you need to upload it on forums in the event thread: https://forum.toribash.com/showthread.php?t=643852


Reach Uke

• 3,000 Toricredits
  
• 2 Shiai Tokens

Go through the checkpoint

• 8,000 Toricredits
  
• 4 Shiai Tokens
  
• The Handy-Ken

Best replay

• 25,000 Toricredits
  
• 8 Shiai Tokens
  
• Supernova Pack

We will stop accepting new entries on October 9th, 16:00 UTC.


Have fun and remember: no matter what happens, don't touch the floor!