Oct 29, 2021

PATCH FOR OCTOBER UPDATE | Fatal Error on Load fixed

Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm - Ambreon

Hello Ranchers!

Our biggest apologies for the issues since yesterday afternoon's patch.

It seems that a bug slipped through our testing that caused a crash when loading the game for some players. We have reverted to the previous version of the October update (0.581) and the game should no longer generate a Fatal Error on load. There is no difference in content between these versions.

For those that use Streamlabs OBS

When launching this version of the game, please select the second option 'Ranch Simulator, DirectX 11 for OBS' as if you launch the game with DirectX 12 it is likely to crash when you switch scenes whilst streaming.

Was it working fine for you before?

We have branched off the most recent version, that went live yesterday (0.582) onto the unstable branch. So if you weren't experiencing any crashes, feel free to swap over to the unstable branch:

You can access the Unstable Branch by doing the following:

- Load up steam and head to your library
- Right click on Ranch Simulator and then select "Properties"
- Head to the Beta tab and in the drop down select "unstable_branch" (no password needed)

What's the difference between the 2 builds?

When testing version 0.581, we received reports that a streaming with OBS was causing a crash, this is related to using DirectX 12, we have since discovered that running DirectX 11 doesn't cause this issue.
We patched this issue, and an issue where the game would crash on exit sometimes (which doesn't have any negative effect on your save or anything). Unfortunately this seems to have caused a separate issue where the game now crashes on load for some players, therefore we have decided to revert the main build back to the previous one.

Happy Halloween!
~The Ranch Sim Team.

Oct 29, 2021

Workshop, Halloween theme, more languages supported and other updates

Settlement Survival - Owl_Myron

Major functions

-Workshop (phase I):
From today on, Workshop activated.
We have made some simple examples to show the most basic Modding feature, hoping to help the authors understand the function of workshop.
If you are tending to make a Mod involving pictures, 3D models, sound effects, etc., our devs in Discord channel will help you with them.
Since the release of the first stage, we have started the development of the Stage II. I believe it won’t be long before we can upgrade more friendly and powerful tools for authors.

- Halloween theme:
1. New wonder building: Giant Jack-o-lantern.
2. New decorative building: Jack-o-lantern.
3. Pumpkin Head can be made at the tailor shop. (Halloween only)
4. The house and Scarecrow are decorated with pumpkins. (Halloween only)
5. “Trick or Treat”! (Halloween only)
6. The pumpkin in the field becomes larger and the yield increases by 50%. (Halloween only)
7. Complimentary pumpkin seeds when start a new game. (Halloween only)
8. Candy now also increasing movement speed. (Halloween only)
9. Ghost in graveyard. (Halloween only)
10. Candy now can be made by pumpkins in the candy workshop. (Halloween only)

- Japanese supported.

- Characteristic adjustment:
Control and display of new production limit of buildings.
Added the Goof-off hero effect prompt in the lower left corner.
Added a description prompt that requires other materials from technology.
Optimized the durability of the handcart.
Optimized color in URP mode.
Optimized the sowing end date of farmland.
Optimized game performance.
Adjusted the default priority of items.
Adjusted the name of the activatable technology to always display.
Adjusted the item icons for fish and salted fish.
Adjusted it to open the tutorial interface by default when you enter the game for the first time.

- Bug fix:
Fixed the problem that drug and alcohol priority setting didn't work.
Fixed the problem that items will be destroyed after setting classification in the transfer station.
Fixed the problem of residual land after the demolition of the transfer station.
Fixed the problem of incorrect display of some models.
Fixed the problem of incorrect statistics of transfer station, fodder and fertilizer.
Fixed the problem that there is no livestock supplement after the death of animal in buildings which can use animal power.
Fixed the problem that leather boots can’t prevent from ankle sprain and fracture.
Fixed the problem that the URP archive does not display buildings.
Fixed a problem with two identical items in the stock overview.
Fixed the position of storage center deviated slightly.
Fixed the problem of incomplete text display in some windows for some languages.
Fixed the problem that the building was in the wrong state and still bound with citizens after canceling the demolition.

Oct 29, 2021

Livestream Event in Bilibili

鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal - IceDoubleshot

《鬼谷八荒》是一款开放世界的沙盒修仙游戏。结合了修仙体系与山海经文化背景，体验从凡人一步步修行成长为强者的过程，与山海经中各种妖、兽战斗。你是否能坚守本心，与困难做斗争；慎做抉择，把握自己的命运。现在《鬼谷八荒》宗门大战主播招募开启，快来参加，赢取丰厚奖励吧~

前往分区>>> PC端
前往分区>>> 手机端
前往直播>>>

一、活动时间
2021年10月31日-2021年11月7日

二、活动规则
1、活动期间，主播需要在【鬼谷八荒】游戏专区满足直播总时长≥8小时，有效直播天数≥3天（直播≥2小时为1个有效天数），才有获奖资格。
2、主播在活动分区开播即为自动报名参与招募活动，无需额外报名。
3、如有挂录像、长时间挂机、长时间在活动分区直播其它游戏、多次不回复弹幕等行为，直接取消获奖资格。

三、活动奖励
1、人气奖
活动期间，在活动分区下直播，根据主播的综合维度排名发放奖励：
（说明：为了有效防止刷人气、刷观看时长等作弊行为，此次综合维度将根据有效观看时长、弹幕数、流水等进行综合评估）
Top1：2个次元之城
Top2：1个次元之城
Top3-5：2个为你加冕
Top6-10：1个为你加冕

2、时长奖
活动期间，在活动分区下直播，根据有效开播时长排名发放奖励：
Top1：2个为你加冕
Top2：1个为你加冕
Top3-5：2个天空之翼
Top6-10：1个天空之翼

3、一统八荒奖
活动期间，在活动分区下直播，第一位在游戏中建立新存档并通过游玩该存档的新宗门系统，成为宗主，并在自己的宗门藏经阁中，集齐所有功法类型以供切换的主播获得奖励：（完成任务后，请将存档文件压缩后发送至邮箱：info@lightning.games，并在标题中注明【鬼谷八荒宗门大战直播活动】；【B站UID】；如为所有存档的Cachedata文件夹则需要注明【档位】。完成时间的计算将以收到邮件的时间为准。如果存档并未通过存档检测，被判定为未完成任务或作弊，将无法获得奖励。请勿使用修改器！
Top1：2个次元之城

4、参与奖
10月31日-11月6日19:00-21:00，游戏官方会随机空降任意正在直播《鬼谷八荒》的直播间，每晚投喂2个为你加冕，随机发放。

四、注意事项
1、活动期间，需在【鬼谷八荒】分区下直播游戏，满足直播要求，才有获奖资格。同一主播不可同时领取时长奖和人气奖，如同时获得，择较优奖励发放；

2、每位主播限定不可同时参加与本招募在时间上重叠超过3天以上的其他单机游戏主播招募活动，若不符合要求则按照在时间上先开启的主播招募来进行结算，其他主播招募去除获奖名额；

3、活动面向所有bilibili主播，禁止多平台直播；

4、活动结束7个工作日内发布获奖公告，详情留意哔哩哔哩直播公告，不另行通知；

5、活动期间，主播如有任何作弊及违反招募规范的行为，将被剔除获奖资格（包括挂录像、长时间挂机、长时间在活动分区直播其它游戏、多次不回复弹幕、刷人气、刷观看时长等）；

6、主播参加活动需符合招募类活动统一要求：点击查看

7、直播内容仅限【鬼谷八荒】游戏内容，其他分区及直播内容不计入时长。

Oct 29, 2021

Happy Game from Amanita Design is OUT NOW!

Samorost 3 - Lukas

The latest Amanita Design game has just landed on Steam!

It’s Happy Game, our darkest, creepiest, and most twisted adventure so far, coming from the team behind Botanicula and CHUCHEL.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206060/Happy_Game/

Happy Game is an absurd horror adventure game designed by Jaromír Plachý, who previously brought you the family-friendly games Botanicula and CHUCHEL. This time, however, Jaromír decided to make something a little less cheerful, and the result of his team’s work is a psychedelic journey through a little boy’s three horrible nightmares, each with its own style, creatures and puzzles.

Get in the proper mood with the very happy launch trailer:

Once again, we’re very happy to have worked with our favorite Czech music duo DVA, who created all of the spooky sounds and music for Happy Game. The original soundtrack is also available to purchase on Steam and is coming later to streaming services as well.

Please note: Happy Game is not a happy game.

Oct 29, 2021

Developer Briefing #151 - PTE Inbound, Half-tracks and Community Content

Hell Let Loose - -Gothic-

Hey everyone,

Welcome to Developer Briefing #151!

This week we’re spilling the beans on an incoming PTE next week as well as a first look at a new class of vehicles coming to the game.

No time to waste, let's give it a go!

PTE Tuesday Next Week!

After months of steady progress we’re excited to finally announce the beginning of PTE testing for Update 11, with the first session kicking off on Tuesday the 2nd of November.

As always we greatly appreciate all who participate, whether it’s to provide valuable feedback and bug reports, or simply to play with some of the shiny new toys on display. We’ll also be jumping into battle amongst the ranks on the day so if you have the time or are just curious, we would love to hear from you!

If this is your first time wanting to participate in a PTE you’ll need to head over to the Discord where you can find information on how to join and get notifications on when a testing period is live. A changelog for the PTE will also be available on the day for those interested.

A quick reminder of what’s included:

Half-tracks
Panzer IV
FG-42
Winchester 1897 Trench Gun
New Weather Conditions
SFX Improvements
QOL Additions
And more...

Half-tracks

During WW2 half-tracks were often used as armoured personnel carriers with their hybrid design utilizing the benefits of both a wheeled and tracked vehicle.

In Hell Let Loose not only will they function as a troop carrier capable of transporting up to 8 players, they’re also designed to expand upon the player spawning system by acting as a ‘mobile garrison’, allowing your team to spawn on it while in a stationary ‘deployed’ state.

Initially half-tracks will be unarmed, but as development continues we’ll be looking to implement mounted MGs in a future update, allowing players to provide some form of cover fire as they spearhead into enemy territory.

We’ll be utilizing the upcoming PTEs to trial and tweak various aspects of half-tracks so feel free to jump in and share with us your experience and suggestions.

The German Sd.Kfz. 251 Half-track

German Sd.Kfz. 251 interior shot

The US M3 Half-track

US M3 Half-track interior shot

The Soviet Lend-lease M3 Half-track

Community Content

The HLL official discord has seen some great content posted up this week in “#hll-guides”, “#hll-videos” and “#hll-content”. These channels and our favourite “#war-correspondent” channel are found under the ‘Media’ section of the HLL official discord. We strongly recommend you have a look at the variety of information and content.

Today we would like to show a great pair of quick reference cards. These are handy tips for a more successful HLL experience.

HFKT Infantry Tips - Posted by Vonluck

HFKT Officer Tips - Posted by Vonluck

War Correspondent, Content Creator and Community HLL Videos
Time for some more community highlights from the below creators

We highly recommend giving them a watch.
If you see a Video you like make sure to post in the Discord #hll-videos channel.

Simon Says in WW2? - Hell Let Loose Custom Games - Skirbae
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dYHzsMii2w

This Is What 100 HOURS Of Hell Let Loose EXPERIENCE Looks Like… - Thorpie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8l8sND0Bzs

Hell let loose MV updated Beta fixed audio + artifacts #2 electric boogaloo - Swumpy Frumpy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_uGxq_KF5k

Don’t forget that if you haven’t checked out the other Hell Let Loose socials you should do so. Like our discord you will find them great places for information and community interaction.

Join the Discord here https://discord.gg/hellletloose

Our other social platforms can be found here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HellLetLoose/
Twitter https://twitter.com/hell_let_loose
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/HellLetLoose
Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/HellLetLoose/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hellletlooseofficial/
Steam http://steamcommunity.com/groups/HellLetLoose

And that ends another summary of some of the team's work for this week. See you all on the frontline!

Oct 29, 2021

Happy Game from Amanita Design is OUT NOW!

Machinarium - Lukas