Thanks to all the awesome playtesters, we've found and fixed more bugs!

• Fixed the Aethermage mana pool having incorrect color mana assigned
  
• Improved the art of the Mycotic Grove
  
• Added an option to unassign a skill from a slot
  
• Skills now gat automatically unassigned if the player unequips a piece of equipment providing mana that was being used by the skill
  
• Added a temporary UI for changing some graphics settings related to scaling and resolution, that is accessible by pressing [F3] when logged in.
  
  • This is a temporary measure for people on higher resolutions. Please play around with the settings and let us know what works best
• Attempted to fix the rezoning "stuck in a wall" bug.
  
• Adjusted the collisions and navmeshes in some areas

• Zoning into any Roaming zone may result in a stuck character. Full closing and reopening the game may be needed
  
• The game is way too small on higher resolutions than 1080p
  
• As there is no latency compensation, low quality connections (e.g. weak wi-fi signal) can lead to slowdowns
  
• There is no way to sell or delete items
  
• Using skills too fast may result in skills being interrupted
  
• Not all abilities have audio effects
  
• Enemies sometimes jitter in place

Hello everyone!
We keep working on our great update for Sugar Mess - Let’s Play Jolly Battle! In this blog we will share intermediate results for Multiplayer: Arena Single Player and Co-Op mode.

Arena

The classic solo or multiplayer modes are available on the Arena Mode. The primary objective is to defend the Sweet land diligently, fending off opponents’ attacks. Each wave of opponents presents a different challenge, with the difficulty escalating as the player successfully repels more waves. Repelling a certain number of wave attacks entitles the player to valuable rewards.

Here is how we worked on the UI for this mode:



The arena zone has several key elements:

Active Zone:

Positioned at the center of the arena, this area features teleportation spots for movement, areas for fortifications, and stations for weapon recharging. The active zone remains constant throughout the gameplay.

Chunks:

These are designated land areas encircling the active zone, from which cake mobs launch their attacks. Chunks constantly shift, and each one features different terrain, biome, and object arrangements, adding to the game's dynamic nature.

Here is a work-in-progress look of chunks:





Single-player mode

In the game, a player is placed in the center of the Arena, the main play area. Their objective is to safeguard the boundaries of their zone from cake attacks.

Co-op mode

In the co-op mode, players have the option to join existing rooms hosted by others or create their own rooms and invite fellow players.

In co-op mode, progressing through the Arena remains similar to solo play, with one key difference: all cake mobs get stronger, including increased damage and HP percentage. In solo play, cake mobs spawn from 2 sides, whereas in multiplayer mode, they are flying from 4 sides, intensifying the challenge for players in cooperative gameplay.

Stay tuned for more updates! ːsteamhappyː

Turn myth into a once and future legend in Conqueror’s Blade: Avalon. Embark on noble quests in the new Season inspired by King Arthur legend, and fight alongside legendary units inspired by knights of the Round Table.



S17 Season Units

"Our determination is akin to silver bathed in fire, radiating a brilliant glow. The courageous heart of the one-armed hero Bedivere serves as a constant inspiration, urging us to confront the world of blood and sand with unwavering spears!"
They are the valiant Bedivere Rangers, serving under the command of Bedivere. In homage to their esteemed leader, they don the shoulder armor known as the "Arm of Bedivere." Regardless of the ferocity of the enemy, these warriors faithfully follow Bedivere onto the battlefield shrouded in smoke, demonstrating unparalleled courage. The Bedivere Rangers exhibit the fierceness of a diving dragon and the swiftness of a soaring eagle, executing unexpected attacks on their adversaries with precision and expertly crafted ammunition.
The Bedivere Rangers exhibit swift responsiveness to dynamic battlefield scenarios, seamlessly transitioning between offensive and defensive tactics. Their mastery lies in executing fast-paced, nimble light attack strategies, transforming into razor-sharp blades that cut through obstacles. On the battlefield, they are akin to a dazzling silver flash of lightning, instilling fear in the hearts of their adversaries.
Under the leadership of Bedivere, this group of light cavalries, skilled in the use of lances, stands as an elite chivalric order with a specialization in mobile tactics. Clad in lightweight equipment, they have honed their lance skills, allowing them to swiftly maneuver through enemy lines and launch decisive attacks. Their rigorous training and extensive combat experience enable them to execute strikes and tactical retreats with remarkable flexibility, all while showcasing exceptional horsemanship. As their commander, Bedivere employs his strategic acumen and spearhead to inspire the unit, transforming them into a formidable force on the battlefield.
• Skill 1: Charge (Same as other Lancers’ Charge skill)
• Skill 2: March of Avalon (Activated during charging, recovers HP and be able to charges towards the designated location again)
• Skill 3: Camlann Assault (Activated during charging, increase damaged and be able to charges towards the designated location again)
The three Charge skills do not share a cooldown, enabling the unit to take full advantage of their light cavalry attributes and execute charges repeatedly.

"With our spears piercing through the enemy's armor and the sturdy shield in our hands safeguarding the ground beneath our feet, we stand invincible against ten adversaries—all thanks to the strength of our clearest and purest souls!"
The Galahad Spearmen form an elite force under the noble command of the pure-hearted knight, Galahad. Having sworn an oath in the midst of a storm, they pledged that once they adorned the holy helmet—a symbol of justice and perseverance—they would fight relentlessly for their lord and the sacred land beneath their feet, even if it meant sacrificing their lives. They hold great reverence for Galahad's pure and pious heart and staunchly believe that the legendary Holy Grail will guide them on the path of heroic warfare. Upholding the sacred faith of the Knights of the Round Table, they wield their blood-soaked spear tips to forge glorious legends.
The Galahad Spearmen serves as both an impenetrable frontline defense and formidable spear throwers. When the enemy approaches, they unleash their spears with full force, creating a deadly storm in the air that swiftly annihilates foes. These guards exhibit loyalty and reliability akin to winter wolves and embody bravery and fearlessness reminiscent of summer eagles. With helmets gleaming under the golden sunlight, they persistently fight for the purest faith in their hearts.
Led by Galahad, the Celtic Heavy Shield Javelin units are an elite force proficient in the use of Javelins and Heavy Shields. They are renowned on the battlefield for their tight formations and precision with Javelins, employing the Shield Wall tactic against enemies and responding swiftly to counterattacks. As their leader, Galahad instills the group with his noble character and courage. They exhibit unmatched discipline and unity in battle, defending justice like true Celtic warriors.
• Skill 1: Spear Throw (Same as other Javelin soldiers, throws a javelin to the designated location)
• Skill 2: For Galahad (Increase the javelin damage after charging)
Combines the defense of heavy shield unit and the damage of javelin unit. A counterstrike-focused shield bearer that moderately counters Cavalry, suitable for a wide range of applications.

"They should be afraid. When the rays of thousands of suns converge on our sword blades, we will tear apart all the rats until they are wiped out under the wrath of the lion."
Well-trained, the Lancelot Knights stand as the strongest elite among the Knights of the Round Table. They not only possess excellent swordsmanship skills but also embody the characteristics of Lancelot himself: gentleness, refinement, and politeness. On the battlefield, they are invincible, akin to the lion; off the field, they are pious and elegant gentlemen who inspire those around them with the virtues of knighthood.
In close combat, Lancelot Knights often emerge victorious against powerful opponents due to their excellent fighting skills. They excel in solo combat, inducing panic and despair in their enemies. No one surpasses them in combat prowess, facing opponents with unparalleled ease. Seasoned and undaunted, they allow their sharp swords to blossom like roses—a magnificent tribute to all their foes.
The Lancelot Gladiator Knight, led by Lancelot, is a highly skilled knight group specializing in sidearms and unwavering defense with the buckler. They are celebrated for their swift strikes and exceptional maneuvers on the battlefield, engaging the enemy with agility, piercing through openings with their sidearms, and offering some protection with the buckler. As their leader, Lancelot inspires the group with his adept swordsmanship and unwavering determination, enabling them to showcase their unique individual abilities in one-on-one duels and making them the elite choice on the battlefield.
• Skill 1: Rapid Advance (Stabbing forward while granting invulnerability for a short time)
• Skill 2: Lancelot's Dueling Techniques (After a Shield Bash, quickly strike and cause control effect or heavily wounded to enemy, reducing their combat ability)
High burst damage with a Dueling Sword, while relatively fragile on its own, Lancelot's Dueling Techniques provides burst damage, Rapid Advance ensures short-term survivability.

• Conqueror's Path Rank 0: Nightmare of War

• Conqueror's Path Rank 100: Eternal Crown

• During [Avalon] Season, t attires from the [Scorpio] season will be returning to the Seasonal Store, where they will be available at a 20% [Badges of Heroism] discount.
￮ Desert Guild Agent (Sealed) will now cost 2,000 instead of 2,500
￮ Noble Hashashin (Sealed) will now cost 4,000 instead of 5,000.
￮ Ashur Vanguard (Sealed) will now cost 2,000 instead of 2,500.
• The following items will have their Badge of Heroism cost reverted to their full price:
￮ Gladiator Champion·(Sealed) will now cost 2,500 instead of 2000

￮ Centurion (Sealed) will now cost 4,000 instead of 5,000
￮ Equites·(Sealed) will now cost 2,500 instead of 2,000

• The following attires will no longer be available in the Seasonal Store:
￮ Loptr's Hide (Sealed) [Hero Attire]
￮ Bringer of Thunder (Sealed) [Hero Attire]
￮ Einherjar (Sealed) [Unit Attire]
￮ Weapon skins from the Helheim season return.
• Time: 12/14-12/24 (server time)
• Usable units: 3-stars and lower
• Set attributes: inactive
• Extra attributes: inactive
• Auxiliary units: 3-stars and lower
• Auxiliary points: 6
• Territory War: Warlords may contend in the Borderlands and Maoyang.
• Time: 12/25-1/8 (server time)
• Usable units: 4-stars and lower
• Set attributes: active
• Extra attributes: inactive
• Auxiliary units: 4-stars and lower
• Auxiliary points: 6
Territory War: Warlords may contend in Ostaria
• .
• Time: 1/8-1/29 (server time)
• Usable units: 5-stars and lower
• Set attributes: active
• Extra attributes: active
• Auxiliary units: 5-stars and lower
• Auxiliary points: 6
• Time: 1/29-2/12 (server time)
• Usable units: 5-stars and lower
• Set attributes: active
• Extra attributes: active
• Auxiliary units: 5-stars and lower
• Auxiliary points: 6
• Territory War: Anliang and Augolia are available for contention.
• Time: 2/12-3/4 (server time)
• Usable units: 5-stars and lower
• Set attributes: active
• Extra attributes: active
• Auxiliary units: 5-stars and lower
• Auxiliary points: 6
• Territory War: Anliang , Augolia, and Conqueror's City are available for contention.
The challenge unlocks after the update on Dec 14, 2023.
• The first stage rewards a 3-days trial.
• The second stage rewards the unit itself.
• The third stage rewards a unit-exclusive rare doctrine.
• The fourth stage rewards a chibi avatar.
The challenge unlocks on Dec 25th 12:00 (UTC+8), 2023.
• The first stage rewards a 3-days trial.
• The second stage rewards Unit Medal x120.
• The third stage rewards the unit itself.
• The fourth stage rewards a unit-exclusive epic doctrine.
• The fifth stage rewards a chibi avatar.
The challenge unlocks on Jan 8th 12:00 (UTC+8), 2024.
• The first stage rewards a 3-days trial.
• The second stage rewards a unit-exclusive rare doctrine.
• The third stage rewards Unit Medal x120.
• The fourth stage rewards the unit itself.
• The fifth stage rewards a Daybreak Seal (for the current season) + Unit Medal x200.
• The sixth stage rewards a unit-exclusive epic doctrine.
• The seventh stage rewards a chibi avatar.
• Helmet:
• [Camel's Saddle]: [Bandage]'s duration reduced by 40% and cooldown by 50%. Cost 3 Energies.
• [Camel's Resilience ]: [Bandage]'s healing increased by 20%. Cost 3 Energies
• [Camel's Ardour]: Health increased by 3%. Upon dying, nearby allies recover 10% health. Cost 2 Energies
• [Camel's Will]: Recover 2% health every second while at a supply point you own. Cost 2 Energies
• [Camel's Fortitude]: Toughness increased by 5. Cost 1 Energy.
• Armor:
• [Tortoise's Resolve]: While in a flag area, damage taken is reduced by 8%. Cost 3 Energies.
• [Tortoise's Sacrifice]: Damage taken is reduced by 3%. Upon death, nearby allies take 10% reduced damage for 10 seconds. Cost 3 Energies.
• [Tortoise's Shell]: Fall damage reduced by 60%. Cost 2 Energies.
• [Tortoise's Longevity]: Maximum health is increased by 300 and all defenses by 10. Cost 2 Energies.
• [Tortoise's Calm]: [Bandage] grants immunity to poison and bleed for 10 seconds. Cost 1 Energy.
• [Tortoise's Might]: Resilience increased by 5. Cost 1 Energy.
• Bracers:
• [Ursa's Fangs]: Damage dealt is increased by 3%. Upon death, nearby allies deal 10% increased damage for 10 seconds. Cost 3 Energies.
• [Ursa's Bloodthirst]: Each 3 enemy soldiers you kill increase damage dealt by 8% for 15 seconds. Cost 3 Energies.
• [Ursa's Bravery]: While in a flag area, stamina recovery rate is increased by 35%. Cost 2 Energies.
• [Ursa's Ferocity]: Each 1 enemy hero you kill increase damage dealt by 10% for 10 seconds. Cost 2 Energies.
• [Ursa's Paw]: Strength increased by 5. Cost 1 Energy.
• Boots:
• [Tiger's Fangs]: [Bandage] can be used while moving but the cooldown is increased by 10 seconds. Cost 3 Energies.
• [Tiger's Ward]: While in a flag area, damage dealt is increased by 8%. Cost 3 Energies.
• [Tiger's Charge]: Movement speed is increased by 4%. Upon death, nearby allies gain 8% movement speed for 10 seconds. Cost 2 Energies.
• [Tiger's Wrath]: Movement speed is increased by 8% while at below 40% health. Cost 2 Energies.
• [Tiger's Pounce]: Agility increased by 5. Cost 1 Energy.

Poleaxe:
[Earthen Ward]: [Advance]'s cooldown is reduced by 1.5 seconds and its damage dealt is increased by 10%. Cost 2 Energies.
[Earthen Nourishment]： After entering battle, max health gradually increases over 300 seconds up until a maximum of 3,000. This buff is reset upon death. Cost 3 Energies.
[Earthen Ward] Damage dealt is increased by 14% while at below 50% health. Cost 3 Energies.
Glaive:
[War Monlith]： Using [God of Battles] or [Heat of Battle] reduces damage taken by 15% for 10 seconds, stacking up to 2 times. Cost 3 Energies.
[War Thunder]: [Basic Attack]'s armour penetration increased by 10% and damage by 15%. Cost 3 Energies.
[War Gaze]: Damage taken from rear attacks and headshots is reduced by 15%. Cost 2 Energies.
Maul:
[Fayol's Rush]: Using [Up from Hel] or [Maelstrom] increases defense by 6% for 6 seconds. Stacks up to 5 times. Cost 3 Energies.
[Fayol's Roar]: For every 1 hero kill, restore 2 parts of stamina. Cost 2 Energies.
[Fayol's Flight]: [Evade]'s movement distance is increased by 20%. Cost 3 Energies.
Longsword & Shield:
[Rapid Action]： All damage is increased by 100 points while above 70% health. Cost 3 Energies.
[Endless Vitality]: Regenerates 70 health every second. Regeneration is twice at potent while below 50% health. Cost 2 Energies.
[Shared Fate]: Using [Mercy of Heaven] or [Knightly Vows] reduces the damage nearby allies take by 6% for 8 seconds. Cost 3 Energies.
Shortsword & Shield:
[Wargod Wings]: All damage is increased by 10% while above 50% health, and all defenses by 8% while below 50%. Cost 3 Energies.
[Wargod Beak]: For every 1 kill or assist, nearby allies have their damage increased by 10% and defenses by 10% for 12 seconds. Cost 3 Energies.
[Wargod Claws]: All damage is increased by 0.3% for every 400 extra health gained. Cost 2 Energies.
Spear:
[Ardent Physique]: All defenses increased by 40. Cost 2 Energies.
[Warpath]: All non-victory skill cooldowns reduced by 10%. Cost 3 Energies.
[Power Charge]: Increased the damage by 10% when riding. Cost 3 Energies.
Pike:
[Striking Flurry]: Reduce the cooldown of [Cold Dragon] and [Stormrend] by 5 seconds, and damage by 10%. Cost 3 Energies.
[Stone Breaker]: Using [Cold Dragon] or [Stormrend] increases armour penetration by 12% for 4 seconds. Cost 3 Energies.
[Feline Swiftness]: Using [Evade] increases movement speed by 20%. This effect quickly degrades. Cost 2 Energies.
Nodachi:
[Determination Entanglement]: Each stack of [Health Drain] increases movement speed by 5%. Damage increased by 10% while [Bloodcraze] is activated and the movement speed is no longer increased. Cost 3 Energies.
[Blade's Supreme Willpower]: Defeating or assisting 1 hero reduces [Tiger's Claw]’s cooldown by 1 second; defeating every 3 soldiers reduces [Tiger's Claw]’s cooldown 1 second. Cost 3 Energies.
[Breath of Blade]: 30% of health gained from health steal is converted into damage dealt against the target. Cost 2 Energies.
Musket:
[Shelling]: Using [Skirmisher] increases movement speed by 15% for 5 seconds. Cost 2 Energies.
[Fast-Moving]: Each use of [Basic Attack] reduces the cooldown of [Fine Gunpowder] by 2 seconds. Cost 3 Energies.
[Blazing Land]: [Blackpowder Grenade] and [Liquid Fire] have their area of effects increased by 15%. Cost 2 Energies.
Bow:
[Quickened Step]: Movement speed increased by 12% and damage taken by 8%. Cost 3 Energies.
[Bone Piercer]: Damage dealt against units is increased by 10%. Cost 2 Energies.
[Hailf of Arrows]: [Basic Attack]'s damage is increased by 20%, but deal 50% reduced damage with headshots. Cost 3 Energies.
Short Bow:
[Viper Sting]: The bleed damage inflicted by the marker settlement is increased by 180% and its duration is decreased by 50%. Cost 2 Energies.
[Imperial Power]: Armor penetration is increased by 7.5% and the cooldowns of [Stunning Shot], [Steel-tipped Arrow], [Poison Arrow], and [Parting Shot] are reduced by 12%. Cost 3 Energies.
[Poisonous Plague]: The bleed damage inflicted by the marker settlement stacks +1. Cost 3 Energies.
Dual Blades:
[Mithras' Light]: Each 1 enemy hero you kill restores 15% health. Cost 3 Energies.
[Mithras' Sun]: Killing a hero increases your slashing damage by 4%, stacking up to 5 times. Stacks are reset upon death. Cost 3 Energies.
[Mithras' Blaze]: Gain greatly increased critical value every 3 seconds while in [stealth] (increases more the more critical value you have). Slowly decays after leaving [stealth]. The [stealth] from Bo-Shurikens and Great Thunderbolt also affect this buff. Cost 2 Energies.
Chain Dart & Scimitar ：
[Crack Scale]：[Scorpion's Snare]'s slashing defense reduction effect increased by 6.6% (was 5%) for 1 second. Activating the Hoarfros specialization increases the slashing defense reduction effect from 30% to 40%. Cost 3 Energies.
[Filthy Blade]：Damage to heroes and units under healing increases by 15%. Cost 2 Energies.
[Bounding Steps]: [Leap and Slash]'s movement distance is increased by 50%. Cost 3 Energies.
• Knightfall Fame will be reset, and the new season's fame, Avalon Fame, will become available.
• Fame Treasury Rewards
The base values and additional attributes of the following equipment have been adjusted. For equipment crafted before the maintenance, the corresponding additional attributes will be synchronously upgraded during the maintenance based on the adjusted attribute range.
The base Armor Penetrated value and the Affix Attribute for forging the following weapons have been increased.
Longbow
Short Bow
Dual Blades
Chain Dart & Scimitar
Armor Attributes Modify
Light Armor

Medium


New Doctrines
These Doctrines will only be produced when the Fusion Force is less than 60

Probability Adjustment
The output probability has been adjusted for the Reforged Value range of 16 to 59, while the probability and output remain unchanged for Reforged Values between 60 and 1200.
• Probability of production for levels 16-39
• The probability of output for levels 40-59

All [Settle the Score] quests in the seasonal unit challenge have been replaced with new quests.
Quests that were previously exclusive to Ranked Battles now have an additional requirement, allowing them to be completed in regular mode as well.

• Fixed the issue where [Demesne Javelineers] would not follow commands while in attack status.
  
• Fixed the issue of [Modao Battalion]’s incorrect skill description.
  
• Fixes the issue where repeatedly clicking on an emote in customization previews might cause the audio to be lost.
  
• Fixed the issue of Side Quests: [Excavation]’s incorrect description of the quick access key.
  
• Fixed the issue where the [Bathilda's Hat] attire may display dazzling red light at certain angles.
  
• Fixed the issue where the respawn point being too far away after attackers capture the central point in the [King's City] map during Territory War.
  
• Fixed the issue where units can get stuck in certain location on the [Dasuo] map.

Це невелике оновлення зосереджене на вирішенні незначних проблем і незначному покращенні продуктивності.

Version: 3.0.0.6

Experience Optimization:
1. Reduced the time pause effect during sheathing for the "Sword Rain" and "Sunburst" sects, as well as when triggering the "Sword God" skill.
2. Reduced the internal cooldown of the "Spirit Marshal's Deployment" skill for the "Soul General" sect.
3. Added an option in the "Heart of All Things" Talisman storage interface to automatically lock newly picked red Heart of All Things.
4. Added a scarecrow to the initial temple in DLC2 for testing Talismans.

Bug Fixes:
1. Fixed the issue where having DLC2 checked and installed did not allow normal access.
2. Fixed occasional loss of attack indicators of the "Infiltrator Hunter" (Big Fishman).
3. Fixed the issue where the "Fallen Dragon" cannot summon the Four Holy Swords after defeating the Boss "Mysterious Sea Beast".
4. Fixed the wrong effect of the Strength slot "Yellow Paper" after defeating the "Mysterious Sea Beast" .
5. Fix the boss proprietress's chessboard attack where one square's attack range and hint range are misaligned .
6. Fixed the issue where the core slot "Heart of Fear" would trigger infinitely.
7. Fixed an issue where text boxes were not displaying correctly when interacting with the Sword Spirit to enter DLC1.
8. Fixed the issue where, when having too many skills, the "Reselect/Stay Awake/Meditate" buttons would not display when picking up new skills.

New stuff:

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  Weapon skins: You can now use your hard earned crystals to customize the appearance of your weapons. Select from over 40 new weapon skins!
  
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  Achievements: In this update we are finally adding a way to challenge your Guardian skills, and of course brag about it. Be the first Guardian to conquer them all!
  
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  Map maker avatars: Map makers can now unlock these exclusive avatars by creating 5 and 15 diamond maps!

Improvements:

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  Joining mid-game in conquer games now spawns the player at the spawn balls instead of the game start position
  
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  Improved the planet influence visualization to show both the Guardian and Bug influence. This makes it much easier to see when the bugs are about to capture a planet.
  
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  Improved the body IK of the Guardian avatar.
  
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  Two teleport points are now free of supply when the Max Supply is lower than 10. E.g. Galaxy Planets with restrictions will still allow you to spawn 2 additional teleport points when your army is maxed out.
  Improved the grip logic in the Valve Index headsets.
  
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  Added new setting to enable the joystick to rotate spawned units instead of the wrist

Fixes:

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  Fixed the energy shield not killing the larvae.
  
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  Fixed mineral collectors gathering more minerals than available at the mineral spot.
  
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  Fixed the tactical view not resetting the height when the player died.
  
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  Fixed turrets leaving sometimes invisible colliders after being destroyed.
  
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  Fixed the respawn title disappearing during the respawn process sometimes.
  
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  Fixed weapons colliding with the water planes.
  
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  Fixed units sometimes would be hard to spawn in some editor pieces like rocks or stones.
  
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  Fixed skins claimed in galaxy conquest not unlocking sometimes.
  
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  Fixed several edge case exceptions causing performance issues.
  
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  Fixed having to buy the AK20 every time you logged in.
  
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  Fixed the scope on the sniper rifle stops working during the game.
  
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  Fixed picking up an Ak9 from a reward box seems to cause problems if you already have Ak9’s in your weapon’s slots.
  
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  Fixed the timer resetting to 00:00 after one hour of being in the map.
  
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  Fixed the AK20 lid not closing in some cases.
  
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  Fixed the galaxy state not resetting sometimes.
  
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  Fixed people joining an ongoing game in the Perovskite mountains getting killed during the first seconds.
  
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  Fixed several collider and navmesh issues in Thermogen.
  
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  Fixed if you go to join a private game, and you get the session full error (or even just cancel join) you will be prompted for that password on every menu change and panel selection until you play a different game.
  
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  Fixed if I press "Join Game" from a friend, but the friend is currently playing "offline" the game would get stuck in a loop.
  
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  Fixed Quest3 and PC not applying the global illumination correction in some maps making them much darker than they should.
  
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  Squad: Fixed the player can still take teleporter when dead and return their body to a place where a living player can revive. We used this to overcome ridiculously difficult spots like 6 sentinels some of which were firing in 0.2 seconds after taking damage.
  
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  Squad: Fixed the ending reward screen seemed to cap at reporting 32 influence for the team.

Balance (campaign):

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  Scorpions in Desert Protect will not show up until stage 4.
  
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  Removed bosses from the top left door in Outpost.
  
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  Added a bit more minerals per second in the campaign.

Editor:

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  Spawn point restrictors: A long requested feature from our map makers, you can now place regular spawn balls next to a Nest and they will override those nest’s spawn points. This allows you to change the location of the spawn point and set restrictors like “only bosses” to spawn from that nest.
  
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  Portals for players and units! You can now add teleport pads and connect them with a group id exactly like the occlusion volumes. When connected those portals will instantly teleport a player or any unit that enters the pad to the other end.
  
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  Repairable walls: You can now place repairable walls in your maps that will block the movement of any Guardian or Bug unit. The bugs will target and destroy the walls and be able to go through them once they are destroyed. You can repair the walls at any time, even if they are destroyed.
  
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  Custom damage and hp multipliers: you can now set very high or low damage and hp multipliers, to create super strong bugs. The bugs that are above 300% hp or damage will show up with a black skin and 20% bigger than regular bugs.
  
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  Added option to disable the collision of water assets so you can disable skying after landing on them with the jetpack.
  
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  Added a new water color picker!
  
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  Added the Cannon and the SAMs as corrupted standalone units (like the sentinels).
  
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  Added a new setting to kill volumes that will only kill players.
  
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  Added option to select the type of dropship supplies (e.g. only weapons, only units, etc. )
  
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  Added an option to instantly teleport dropship supplies to the drop point, very useful in interior maps
  
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  Survival: Added option to always use the regular spawn selection instead of the closest one
  
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  Fixed navigation issues in some buildings from the industrial pack
  
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  Fixed reward Boxes won't show the AK20 as an option

That's it for now, we hope you like this new update!

Cheers! VirtualAge Games Team

We have fixed a few additional issues with this patch.

• Changed the rating of Laser Beam from 3 to 4

• Fixed beam weapons not consuming any energy
  
• Fixed a crash that may occur when the player is in-game and not controlling a ship
  
• Fixed the text cursor not being visible on text boxes

It’s time to bring in the festive cheer, the Trivia Snowdown event is available from now until January 14th! High placement in trivia games will earn you Festive Cookies which can be exchanged for exclusive cosmetics. Plus, the limited-time Festive Category is back with a 2023 revamp, alongside the return of the Krampus & Santa boss battle! Have you been naughty or nice this year?



The new cosmetic additions in this year’s event are the Pudding Hat, Snowman Body, Ice Dress, Tinsel Accessory, Mistletoe, and Winter Scarf! Don’t miss your chance to get them before the event is over!



Additionally, the Winter stage has had a visual overhaul with slow falling snow, remodelled cabins and a new skybox featuring the aurora borealis - localized entirely within the Trivia Tricks studio!

From all of us in the Trivia Tricks team, happy holidays, and thank you for another year of support!



We’re pleased to announce our final Early Access feature – picture questions are coming to Trivia Tricks, including support for player-created picture questions in Workshop Packs!! 📸📸📸 We’ll be making a follow-up post with more details soon. Do consider pressing the button to “Follow” us on Steam so you can be the first to know all the details on picture questions, including insights on how to create them!



Trivia Tricks is proud to be built using Unreal Engine, and today’s update brings Trivia Tricks from Unreal Engine 4 to the latest version of Unreal Engine 5. This was not a simple task, but because we aim to support Trivia Tricks into the future it is necessary to use future technology!

As part of this change Trivia Tricks now supports DirectX 12 in addition to DirectX 11 and you’ll be presented with either option at startup. DirectX 12 will provide a better experience if your computer is modern enough to handle it, but we will continue to support DirectX 11 as a commitment to users on our minimum requirements for as long as it is possible to do so.

If you'd like to help shape the future of Trivia Tricks then please consider leaving an honest Steam Review letting us know what you think about the game. This will guide the direction of future updates and helps Trivia Tricks to find more quiz heads on Steam! Thank you!

Without further ado, here’s the patch notes in full!

• Play games to earn Cookies! Use these Cookies to unlock Festive cosmetics in the Character Creator!
  
• Spend those Cookies on the new-for-2023 Pudding Hat, Snowman Body, Ice Dress, Tinsel Accessory, Mistletoe, and Winter Scarf!
  
• Plus, the challenges and cosmetics from the previous events are also available; check them out in the Character Creator!
  
• The winter stage has been updated! Featuring falling snow, the Northern lights, and updated textures and models!
  
• The Festive category returns with questions relevant for 2023, including questions with only 2 answers, using a ‘True or False’ format!
  
• Question Explanations are also available for the relevant Festive category questions!

• In order to support upcoming features, Trivia Tricks now uses Unreal Engine 5!
  
• DirectX 12 and DirectX 11 are now offered as options when you launch Trivia Tricks on Steam.
  
• In DirectX 12 a shader compilation step has been added after the title screen, which avoids stutters when new visual effects are encountered. (#StutterStruggle)
  
• The physics on cosmetics have been improved to be much more responsive.
  
• Modern hardware will see several improvements to lighting, loading and other engine-related features.

• Fixed bosses sometimes displaying the wrong name on their podium in the lobby.
  
• Fixed the appearance of some UI elements in the Character Creator.
  
• Fixed the Featured Workshop UI element on the Main Menu drastically changing size when navigated.
  
• Fixed the Featured Workshop UI element on the Main Menu sometimes getting controller focus over the ‘Play’ button.
  
• A few UI elements that would only accept input when lifting the left mouse button have been adjusted to immediately respond on initial click.
  
• Added more questions in several categories.
  
• Fixed some typos and cleaned up the wording on a variety of questions, alongside updating several questions to be accurate following developments in the modern day.
  
• Steam Deck and Linux now use Proton 8 by default, resolving an issue that began a few days ago where Trivia Tricks would crash on launch in Proton 7.
  
• The Friend Pass version of Trivia Tricks is now Steam Deck verified! In addition, an issue where Friend Pass players on Steam Deck or Linux couldn't see the host's subscribed Workshop packs in the categories menu has been fixed.
  
• Potentially resolved cases of camera ‘judder’ on panning motions during gameplay.

Like what we’re doing? Hit the thumbs up below this news post! Have more detailed thoughts? Consider leaving a Steam Review letting us know what you think. Have a great idea you want to see implemented? Come chat with us devs in the Official Discord! Thank you for following Trivia Tricks!

Winter is in full swing, it’s time to warm up and settle down for a brand new Winter Extreme in War Thunder! To brighten up your long dark evenings, we’ve prepared a heap of prizes for you that can be unlocked just by playing — all you need is to do your best in random battles and earn mission score!

You can get yourself some high rank event vehicles of all types, trophies with various rewards, coupons for decals, camouflages for event vehicles, player icons and decorations! Last year the low tier premium was given to the tankers, this time we’ve got something special for the pilots!

Let’s light up the Christmas tree together!

When: From December 20th 2023 (11:00 GMT) until January 9th 2024 (11:00 GMT)

By completing tasks in this event, you’ll be able to earn the following vehicles.

A Rank II Premium for Sweden. — [url]Click here to learn more.[/url]


A Rank VIII Event Vehicle for France. — [url]Click here to learn more.[/url]


A Rank VI Event Vehicle for the USA. — [url]Click here to learn more.[/url]


A Rank VII Event Vehicle for Germany. — [url]Click here to learn more.[/url]



“Winter Extreme” decals











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Event vehicles at Rank IV-VIII and decals will be granted in the form of coupons, while Rank II premium vehicles, decorations and camouflages will be immediately activated on your account.

All event rewards will be issued for a specific number of Marks of distinction earned in the specified vehicle type in the appropriate game mode.

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• 50,000 — 100,000 Silver Lions
  
• Silver and EXP boosters
  
• Random wagers and orders
  
• Universal backups (1-3 pcs.)
  
• Random camouflage for a purchased vehicle of any type
  
• 1 day of Premium account

• Activate all 5 coupons for decals on your account to receive the 6th decal “Snowboarding”.

“Snowboarding” decal

More about collections on the WT Wiki!


To get one Mark of Distinction for a tanker/pilot/sailor, earn 40,000 mission points in random battles in Rank III or higher (from Rank I for event vehicles) in the corresponding vehicle type and in the corresponding game mode. Point multipliers that vary based on vehicle rank and difficulty level are stated in the task description. The tasks are all the same and are renewed every two days at 11:00 GMT.




A unique opportunity to obtain items from past winter events! From December 20th until January 15th, the “Snowman” and its “Carrot” will be available to purchase in the Item Store. The “Snowman” will bring you unique decals, decorations, vehicles and camouflages from all past War Thunder winter events. Some items from past events appear as coupons for the first time and you’ll be able to trade them on the Market. You can also get Silver Lions, boosters, universal backups, wagers and orders.

The cost of the “Snowman” is 10,000 Silver Lions, and the cost of the “Carrot” is 50,000 Silver Lions. “Carrots” can also be obtained for 3 and 10 Marks of Distinction in the “Winter Extreme” event. All “Snowmen” and “Carrots” will disappear from your inventory on January 15th at 12:00 GMT, so be sure to use them before then!

Now you can open multiple chests at once! When you choose a “Snowman” in your inventory, in the bottom right part of the screen a “Consume several” button will appear that opens a menu that allows you to choose a number of chests to open. Then in the window with your received rewards you can open the same amount of chests again by pressing a single button.



The “Snowman” can contain the following rewards (open spoiler)

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Vehicles (both immediately activated on the account and available as coupons):
Tornado IDS MFG
T-80UM2
USS Newport News
Late 298D (only direct to the account)
MiG-23MF (Germany)
C. 202D (only direct to the account)
AGS
A.C.I (only direct to the account)
IJN Hayanami (only direct to the account)
MPK Pr.201K
MiG-21PFM
Ro.57 Quadriarma (only direct to the account)
Class 3 (P)
E.B.R. (1954) (only direct to the account)
USS Baltimore
Type K-8 No.13 (only direct to the account)
TIS MA
J6K1
Merkava Mk.2B (USA)
QF 3.7 Ram
Jaguar
PT-811
Fw 190 C
M.B.152C1
T30
SU-85A
PBM-3 “Mariner” (only direct to the account)
Leningrad (only direct to the account)
P-40C
NC.900 (only direct to the account)
Ersatz M10 (only direct to the account)
AEC Mk II
Me 262 A-2a
Ki-21-I hei
LVT(A)(4) ZIS-2 (USA)
Type 62 (USSR)*
P-63C-5 (USSR) (only direct to the account)
VK 45.01 (P)
M8A1 GMC
I-301
* the chances of receiving the Type 62 (USSR) are far lower than the other vehicles and are around 0.001%.

All vehicles will be immediately credited to your account, but there’s a chance to get it in the form of a coupon unless otherwise specified.

Camouflages (coupons only):

• Tornado IDS MFG: Anniversary camouflage MFG 2 (first time as a coupon)
  
• T-80UM2: Bicolor summer camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• USS Newport News: Deforming camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• MiG-23MF (Germany): Tricolor camouflage
  
• AGS: Snow w/Open Terrain camouflage MERDC
  
• MPK Pr.201K: Deforming camouflage
  
• MiG-21PFM: Demonstration camouflage
  
• Class 3 (P): PATRIA camouflage
  
• USS Baltimore: Deforming camouflage Design 33 16D
  
• TIS MA: Bicolor green camouflage
  
• J6K1: Experimental camouflage
  
• Merkava Mk.2B (USA): Tricolor camouflage
  
• QF 3.7 Ram: Late bicolor camouflage
  
• Jaguar: Deforming camouflage Bow sea
  
• PT-811: Deforming camouflage Design 20L
  
• Fw 190 C: Nonstandard tricolor camouflage
  
• M.B.152C1: Early camouflage
  
• T30: Winter verdant camouflage MERDC
  
• SU-85A: Bicolor summer camouflage
  
• P-40C: Olive-green camouflage

Decorations (both immediately activated on the account and available as coupons):

• Christmas gnome (first time as a coupon)
  
• Christmas sleigh (first time as a coupon)
  
• Christmas mill (first time as a coupon)
  
• Cuckoo watch (first time as a coupon)
  
• Christmas sock (first time as a coupon)
  
• Christmas deer (first time as a coupon)
  
• New Year Tree (first time as a coupon)
  
• Snowman (first time as a coupon)
  
• Sparkler (first time as a coupon)
  
• Snowboard
  
• Snowshoe
  
• Biathlon rifle
  
• Ice Climber’s Backpack
  
• Snowmobile NKL-16/41
  
• DUKW
  
• Assault rifle with grenade launcher (USSR)
  
• Assault rifle with grenade launcher (China)
  
• Assault rifle with grenade launcher (Germany)
  
• Assault rifle with grenade launcher (Britain)
  
• Assault rifle (Sweden)
  
• Carl Gustaf M/45
  
• Assault rifle (China)
  
• Type 63
  
• Assault rifle (Japan)
  
• Assault rifle (USA)
  
• Assault rifle (Britain)
  
• Assault rifle (Germany)
  
• Assault rifle (France)
  
• Assault rifle (USSR)
  
• Christmas Wreath
  
• Sleigh
  
• Ski
  
• Skates

Decals (both immediately activated on the account and available as coupons):

• “We can climb it” decal
  
• “Christmas Lights” decal
  
• “Powder Day” decal
  
• “Secret Santa” decal
  
• “Times to Travel” decal
  
• Metal Bull (only direct to the account)
  
• “Raging Tiger” decal (only direct to the account)
  
• Battle Rabbit (only direct to the account)
  
• “Warrior of the North” decal
  
• “Warrior of the Slavs” decal
  
• “Desert Warrior” decal
  
• “Guard Warrior” decal
  
• “Warrior of the Rising Sun” decal
  
• “The Sherwood Warrior” decal
  
• “Warrior of the East” decal
  
• “Legion Warrior” decal
  
• Pin-up pilot China
  
• Pin-up pilot Sweden
  
• Pin-up pilot Italy
  
• New Year’s pin-up (China)
  
• New Year’s pin-up (France)
  
• New Year’s pin-up (Germany)
  
• New Year’s pin-up (Italy)
  
• New Year’s pin-up (Japan)
  
• New Year’s pin-up (Sweden)
  
• New Year’s pin-up (Britain)
  
• New Year’s pin-up (USA)
  
• New Year’s pin-up (Russia)
  
• Pin-up pilot USA
  
• Pin-up pilot Russia
  
• Pin-up pilot Britain
  
• Pin-up pilot Japan
  
• Pin-up pilot Germany
  
• Pin-up pilot France
  
• Shark Jaws (1)
  
• Shark Jaws (2)
  
• Shark Jaws (3)
  
• Shark Jaws (4)
  
• “Christmas tree” victory marks
  
• Xmas Rocket
  
• Xmas Sock
  
• Xmas Tree

Profile icons (will be immediately activated on the account and in the form of the coupons):

• Winter Pilot (first time as a coupon)

Aerobatic Smokes:

• New Year Aerobatic Smoke (only activated on your account)

Silver Lions

• 10,000 — 1,000,000

Expendable items

• Battle trophy (Research points booster)
  
• Battle trophy (Silver lions booster)
  
• Universal backup
  
• Universal backup x2
  
• Universal backup x3
  
• Random wager
  
• Random order

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For those who not only want to spend their extra Silver Lions, but also Golden Eagles — a special Christmas Chest is available in the item shop. This chest can only be purchased with GE, but inside it you will find a huge set of useful items: premium account, SL, universal backups and boosters, premium vehicles and also all vehicles that have ever been sold for GE or Warbonds but aren’t currently attainable in the game or on the market (full list below)

Picking up a Christmas Chest is a bargain! If you have opened enough chests you’ll be guaranteed to receive talismans and premium vehicles. And that’s not all, the average value of the chest contents are almost one and a half times the price of the chest itself!

Also, after opening a specific number of chests you’ll receive memorable prizes. For 3 chests, a unique New Year sticker; for 5 chests, a festive naval flag; for 7 chests, a festive ground vehicle decoration; and for 10 chests, an amazing pilot Santa Claus player icon!




Gingerbread House decoration

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Christmas Chest purchase price: 999 Golden Eagles
Guaranteed Prize: 1 day premium account + 120000 Silver Lions (total purchase price of 490 Golden Eagles)
Additional Guaranteed Prize:

(1) Talisman for vehicles (15% chance but at least once for every 14 chest openings); breakdown of chance by vehicle rank:

If all vehicles of the dropped rank already have a talisman the player will be refunded fully for the Christmas Chest — 999 GE.

(2) Premium vehicles including unavailable for sale (15% chance but not less than once for every 14 chest openings); breakdown of chances by vehicle ranks:


Unavailable for purchase vehicles presented in the Christmas Chest along with the usual premium vehicles:

• Lightning F.53
  
• F-86F-35
  
• J29D
  
• J35A
  
• YP-38
  
• T-2 Early
  
• MiG-17AS
  
• MiG-21 SPS-K (Germany)
  
• Milan
  
• S.O.4050 Vautour IIN
  
• A-4E (Israel)
  
• SAV 20.12.48
  
• Type 74 (G)
  
• Type 69-IIa
  
• M26E1
  
• UH-1C XM-30
  
• P-61A-11
  
• Bostwick's P-47M-1-RE Thunderbolt
  
• Lanovski's P-47M-1-RE Thunderbolt
  
• Wetmore's P-51D-10 Mustang
  
• USS Cowell
  
• Pz.Sfl.Ic
  
• Panzer IV/70(A)
  
• He 112 B-1/U2 (Germany)
  
• P-47D (Germany)
  
• La-5FN (Germany)
  
• Tempest Mk V (Germany)
  
• Sea Hawk Mk.100
  
• Z20 Karl Galster
  
• T31
  
• T-34 (1st Gv.T.Br.)
  
• МК-IX "Valentine" (USSR)
  
• KV-1E
  
• KV-2 (ZiS-6)
  
• IS-2 "Revenge"
  
• Mi-24D (USSR)
  
• Pokryshkin's P-39N-0 (USSR)
  
• Pe-2-205
  
• IL-2M "Avenger"
  
• Golovachev's Yak-9M
  
• Fw 190 D-9 (USSR)
  
• Spitfire Mk IXc (USSR)
  
• MiG-15bis ISH
  
• Stroyny
  
• Neustrashimy
  
• Achilles (65 Rg.)
  
• Boomerang Mk II
  
• D.520 (Great Britain)
  
• Typhoon Mk Ib
  
• Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk IXc
  
• Prendergast's Spitfire FR Mk XIVe
  
• Hunter FGA.9
  
• HMCS Haida
  
• J2M4 Kai
  
• IJN Kiyoshimo
  
• Т-62 №545
  
• T-69 II G
  
• P40 "G.C. Leoncello"
  
• RN Geniere
  
• F-84F IAF (France)

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• The exact terms of each task can be found here: Nickname → Achievements → Winter Extreme.
  
• To get a Mark of Distinction, you need to complete a task in the corresponding vehicle type in the corresponding game mode. For example, a Mark of Distinction for pilots can only be received by playing Air battles (AB/RB/SB).
  
• You can complete tasks in multiplayer battles in all game modes except for “Assault”.
  
• You can complete tasks not only in vehicles of Rank III and above, but also in lower rank event vehicles — those that could be received in large events such as winter and summer marathons, WWII chronicles, BP seasons and craft marathons. In the stat cards of these vehicles you can find the names of events in which they first became available in the game.
  
• You’ll only have received a Mark of Distinction if the achievement’s color is golden (If you’ve completed the task and it hasn’t turned gold yet, join another battle and afterwards it should turn gold).
  
• Missed Marks of Distinction can be purchased for Golden Eagles in the Achievements window until January 11th 2024. Make sure you pick the right achievement category: either for tankers, pilots and sailors.
  
• Prizes received in the form of tradable coupons will be available for trading on the Market from January 12th 2024. The time from which the coupon can be traded can be viewed in the game in the coupon description. The option of trading each coupon separately depends on the time of its receipt and doesn’t depend on the vehicle type.
  
• For 8 Marks of Distinction you receive an untradable coupon for a vehicle. Upon activating it, you'll instantly receive a corresponding vehicle. If you do not wish to use the vehicle and want to sell the coupon on the Market instead, you’ll need the “Upgrade for coupon” item.
  
• For 10 Marks of Distinction, you’ll receive an untradable “Upgrade for coupon” item. You can use it to make the vehicle coupon you received tradable and then sell it on the Market. The date on which a traded coupon becomes available for sale can be seen in its description in the game.
  
• The “Upgrade for coupon” item has an expiration date. You can either use it or exchange it for War Bonds before it expires.
  
• PlayStation and Xbox players will be able to exchange decal coupons for similar ones. The exchange is available in the Workshop → Exchange items “Winter Extreme” window.

Enjoy this festive quest during the festive season!

The Toaplan games are known for their thrilling music that matches the intense shoot ‘em up gameplay. Taking off in Truxton and you immediately feel a level excitement as the music starts to play, it’s the start of an action-packed journey to furthest reaches of space. Or the dramatic straight into action upbeat tune of Hellfire. Add the sound effects of blazing shots and exploding bombs. It’s a soundscape that represents the best of the golden arcade era of pixelated shoot ‘em up games.

At Bitwave we have worked to constantly improving the audio representation. Coder Carl Henrik Skårstedt has listened (no pun intended) to feedback and received input from Tatsujin, the owner of the Toaplan games and run by original Toaplan staff including Masahiro Yuge and Tatsuya Uemura that composed several of the songs in the game.

To ensure proper emulation we listened to recorded arcade music and sound effects. It’s a challenge as the audio experience with an arcade cabinet can vary between cabinets with different speakers and resonance. The sound from earlier sound chips such as the PSG depends on the circuitry connecting it to the sound output signal making each game a little bit more unique and more challenging to get just right.

Throughout several different patches we have worked on the audio:

- Improved the sound to play at a consistent tempo.
- Included support for a wider range of audio drivers.
- Added audio filter: optional echo, reverb, low-pass and high-pass filters to allow players to customize to their best experience in emulating an arcade like sound.
- Fixed technical bugs that meant minor improvements in the generated audio.

In the latest update we’ve further adjusted the frequency based on feedback of the sound effects and the high pitch in games such as Slap Fight based on feedback. This is something that’ll also benefit future releases such as Tiger Heli, the first game created by Toaplan. We hope that this is satisfaction to your ears in the goal to deliver the arcade feeling home on your PC.

We’re humble as it’s not an easy task to emulate and faithfully recreate the amazing Toaplan audio with the weight of heritage it carries. We appreciate specific feedback on how and where we can improve. Our goal remains to deliver an arcade experience with minimal input lag for the controller to get that split-second action decisions as you dodge bullets, while you enjoy the beautiful pixel art with or without a CRT filter and feel the beat of the stunning digitized music.

We want to finish off by letting you know that the latest update also includes a fix for the capture video function. Previously we fixed the desync and in the new version we have turned off rewind when recording and replaying. At first the fix will be applied to Twin Cobra, Flying Shark, and Slap Fight. The fix will be rolled out to the other games in the future.

Other fixes in addition to the already mentioned:
● Music tempo correction (Twin Cobra, and Flying Shark)
● Wide screen mode: Pick-ups centered instead of to the left side (Twin Cobra)
● Centered the cursor in the high score entry (Slap Fight)