Strayer innovation just got a little bit bloodier with a new melee, components, and a whole lot of refreshes! 😎

With Strayed Update 0.1.12.0, we're bringing back our streak of introducing new features to Strayed! Adding in brand-new stuff like a sadist's favorite toy—the Blade Bat, new components for creative crafting, and refreshed loot come together to cement what's next for all Strayers!

Let's dive deep into our new, bloody catalog of mayhem!

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Tired of using rocks and hatchets just to send a bloody message? Made from a simple bat and some junk nailed tightly together, the Blade Bat is as simple as how it's named.

There's not much we can say about it, really. If you're looking into inflicting higher physical damage and chaos to someone or something, this is your weapon of choice.

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New Components = New Innovations! With Update 0.1.12.0, we're setting things up for more possible crafting combinations. Start picking up fresh loot such as electronic parts, pipes, springs, nuts and bolts, and weapon parts!

Together with the new components come tons of changes to crafting recipes! This will make progression a bit more challenging. The new components will also allow for more valuable shredding!

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A Blade Bat? New Components? Of course, we're not letting the old ones rot away!

Introducing — Refreshed Loot Models & Icons! We're giving our old loot & resources a redo to keep up with the new stuff. Don't worry, we redesigned them in such a way that you'll still recognize them.

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To give you a breakdown of all the changes for 0.1.12.0, here's the full changelog:

Additions:

• Blade Bat weapon
  
• New Components
  
  • Circuitry
    
  • Nuts and bolts
    
  • Pipe
    
  • Spring
    
  • Weapon parts

Changes:

• Wooden Club -> Wooden Bat
  
• A LOT of recipe changes to craftables
  
• Models and Icons for:
  
  • Charcoal
    
  • Cloth
    
  • Duct Tape
    
  • Gunpowder
    
  • Metal Ore
    
  • Metal Frags
    
  • Metal Plate
    
  • Rope
    
  • Shreds
    
  • Stone
    
  • Sulfur
    
  • Sulfur Ore
    
  • Wood

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Added the ability to change the location of the "Nonozle User Puzzles" and "Nonozle User Themes" folders, which by default are created in the Documents directory on Windows and in the home directory on Linux.

To do this, create a .txt file called "export_location.txt" in the base save file folder ("C:\Users\[user]\AppData\Local\Nonozle" on Windows, "~/.local/share/Nonozle" on Linux), not any sub-directories of it. Have the text file only contain the path to the new directory. If the specified directory doesn't exist, then the text file will be ignored.

This won't move or delete the already existing folders and their files, if any. You'll have to do that manually.

This update brings you these changes:

-Complete artwork rework.
-Minor bug fixes.

Known issues:

-After "You Are Dead" screen, sound and animation glitches out until loading last save.
-End of the game credits sometimes skips and directly loads main menu.

Turkish and English language localization is still on progress. Expected in MANIKA V1.2.

Hey Folks!

Ostranauts v0.14.0.12 is now available on Steam, and your clients should be updating shortly.

This is a hotfix patch to our recently released "Across the System" update, which addresses several save game and UI lockout bugs, and several fixes to plots and items.

These changes should be compatible with older 0.14 saves. Though if that save has already had errors (e.g. like dead NPCs), some of those errors may continue until a new game is started.

• Fixed bug allowing some social/plot interactions to be used on corpses (awkward Lonesome IAs and most plot actions)
  
• Changed NPC ships to not KO/injure their crew when flying around for now, as it was more disruptive to play than useful.
  
• Changed AtmoScrubber/CO2 alarm to fire at 0.3 kpa instead of 0.5 kpa (gives some space before people feel first hypercapnia symptoms at 0.5).
  
• Fixed a bug that caused captain to be immovable after a reload if game was saved on a different ship from captain while they slept.
  
• Fixed an error that could occur if player or other pathfinder was standing in a place with no walkable tiles nearby.
  
• Fixed a bug that prevented NPCs from continuing the plot being upset about wrongful accusations if the NPC was on the same ship as the player.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused UI to get locked out after loading a save where an objective had a null target.
  
• Fixed several attack mode typos which could cause wrong attack modes to remain on the character after unslotting weapons.
  
• Added code to immediately refresh quick action buttons when a new weapon is wielded.
  
• Added code to remove unapplicable attack modes from players due to old save data.
  
• Fixed bug causing red & green custom lights to become normal lights when (un)powered or uninstalled.
  
• Added CO2 sensor connections to AtmoScrubbers on VORB_Port (and add CO2 filter spawners).
  
• Changed OKLG_Entrance AtmoScrubber to On instead of Auto to better manage CO2 when population gets high.
  
• Changed wiring on OKLG_Entrance AtmoScrubbers to 2 sensors (and add CO2 filter spawners).
  
• Added paperdoll sprites for the slugger bat, cutlass, and nightsticks.
  
• Removed PressureSense from Closed Auto-Vent (it doesn't need it, so sensing is just a performance tax).

A number of the changes in this patch address various save/load and UI lockout issues. Many of these were null exceptions that could arise if the game attempted to access something that no longer existed, and it could stop the game from proceeding (whether that meant finishing loading the save, or accepting user input).

There are no doubt more of these to find and fix, but players have been very helpful (and patient!) with finding these edge cases.

A few of the other fixes address actions that were either appearing on things they shouldn't (conversing with corpses, stabbing with a gun), or missing (plot failed to proceed because of a typo that forbid the player being where they were).

As part of this clean-up, we added some additional code to make the list of actions on a target update more immediately when switching weapons.

Yet another cluster of fixes involved items that were either not fully hooked-up to infrastructure (CO2 sensors), mode switched incorrectly when losing power (colored lights), or simply used too many resources (closed auto vents). Plus, we have a new batch of paperdoll sprites for the slugger bat, cutlass, and night sticks!

Finally, we disabled gravic injuries and knock-outs on NPCs when they were flying ships off-screen. We may restore this later when it matters more (i.e. ship combat), but for now, it was getting in the way more often than being fun. E.g. pilots being unconscious or dead when you dock with them, despite them calling you over.

As always, there's plenty more for us to fix, change, and add! And we'll be continuing in roughly that order. In the meantime, let us know if this patch helps you out, as well as if it reveals new problems!

Best,
Daniel Fedor
Founder, Blue Bottle Games, LLC

With this new update, we've added a series of improvements and new traps that will test your skills and reflexes.


Fixes

• We've restored the lighting of the traps. Now an indicator is correctly shown that the trap is activatable.
  
• The scene torches now have moving particles.
  
• The movement of remote players has been optimized for a smoother experience.

UI Improvements

• You will now see notifications when a player disconnects, dies, or completes the course.
  
• We've added a keybind system for the crouch action.
  
• Start competing! We're implementing an in-game scoring system so you can show off your skill and beat your friends.

New Deadly Traps

• Feel the heat! We've added flamethrowers that will make you run for your life.
  
• Beware of the rays! The plasma cannon is a new threat you'll have to dodge.
  
• Get through rotating obstacles! The rotating spikes will test your agility.
  
• Don't get too close! The side fans will push you towards the traps if you're not careful.

More heat, more action, more fun!

With this new update, Danger Trail becomes even more challenging and exciting. Get ready to face new threats and level up in our new scoring system!

Thank you for playing Danger Trail!
We continue to work hard to improve the game and offer you the best possible experience. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions with us!

With this new update, we've added a series of improvements and new traps that will test your skills and reflexes.


Fixes

• We've restored the lighting of the traps. Now an indicator is correctly shown that the trap is activatable.
  
• The scene torches now have moving particles.
  
• The movement of remote players has been optimized for a smoother experience.

UI Improvements

• You will now see notifications when a player disconnects, dies, or completes the course.
  
• We've added a keybind system for the crouch action.
  
• Start competing! We're implementing an in-game scoring system so you can show off your skill and beat your friends.

New Deadly Traps

• Feel the heat! We've added flamethrowers that will make you run for your life.
  
• Beware of the rays! The plasma cannon is a new threat you'll have to dodge.
  
• Get through rotating obstacles! The rotating spikes will test your agility.
  
• Don't get too close! The side fans will push you towards the traps if you're not careful.

More heat, more action, more fun!

With this new update, Danger Trail becomes even more challenging and exciting. Get ready to face new threats and level up in our new scoring system!

Thank you for playing Danger Trail!
We continue to work hard to improve the game and offer you the best possible experience. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions with us!

Fixed a bug that would cause -

• the void to crash
  
• dungeon walls to not lower
  
• wings to be open while riding the boat or the minecart

Hi everyone!

Just passing by to remind you that... There's only a week left for launch! This is our current mood:



If you follow us in our social media, you'll know that this is Tommy, our favourite scaly influencer. If you don't, what better chance than right now to introduce you to the four characters that you will play as in Welcome to Empyreum?




Tommy is the first lizard we ever hire! He claims he was a human before entering the hotel, but who knows...

He's one of the youngest of the group and enjoys taking pictures to upload to his social media. He's a popular influencer where he comes from! 🤳




Elisabeth is one of the newest employees of the hotel. Since she set foot in the reception, everything seems to be going south for her, and she's convinced all her good luck has vanished.

Nevertheless, she'll try her best to make the guests happy ✨




Apolo is the Empyreum Hotel's bad-tempered and grumpy musician.

Although he was hired to play the piano for the guests, he has forgotten how to play and now has no choice but to clean the rooms along the other new employees... Which he doesn't really enjoy at first 😶




Miriam is the glue that holds the group together, always ready to lend a helping hand and cheer up the others.

She was carrying a very fogged photograph in her pocket when she arrived at the hotel, could it be a picture of someone important to her? 🤔

No matter if you play with friends or on your own, our four employees of the month will join you in the adventure and you'll discover not only the hotel's story, but also theirs. How did they end up here? What do they long for? Would Apolo trade his hat for a cat ears headband?

Tell us who you are going to adopt choose to play as!

The 2024 Halo World Championship event is almost here!

From October 4-6 in Seattle, WA, the capstone event of the year will bring Year 3 of the Halo Championship Series to a climactic conclusion with a $1,000,000 prize pool. To learn more about the competitors, format, and any other tournament specifics check out this blog by HCS!

Of course, that’s just one part of the event. The Halo World Championship is an event for all kinds of fans to enjoy. As such, this event will once again see the return of the Community Stage, cosplay contest, partnered team booths, and more.

Save the date, secure your tickets, and read on for more details about the event (to be updated over the coming weeks). We’re just getting started...

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The Halo World Championship event is a celebration of the Halo community, an event that has something for every kind of fan which provides epic entertainment against the backdrop of thrilling competition.

The Seattle Convention Center will be transformed for a weekend of non-stop Halo action. Meet Halo developers, witness incredible cosplays, get hands-on with the game yourself, and join us at the Community Stage for a series of panels celebrating the long history of this storied franchise.

And at the center of it all, you will see the culmination of this year’s great journey for HCS as the best professional competitive Halo teams battle to be crowned this year’s winners and claim the mantle of victory.

But the competition doesn’t end there, as we’ve got some additional prize-winning opportunities at the event.

• 4v4 Prize Pool: $1,000,000
  
• FFA Prize Pool: $25,000
  
• Cosplay Contest: $5,000
  
• MCC/H5/Infinite Side Tournaments: $5,000

For full details on the tournament breakdown, check out our 2024 Halo World Championship announcement blog from earlier this year.

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Venue: Seattle Convention Center
Address: The Arch, Halls DEF, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
Date: October 4-6


Secure your 3-day General Admission ticket ($75) to make sure you don’t miss any of the biggest Halo event of the year!

GA tickets ensure you...

• get entry to the venue all weekend
  
• are eligible to compete in the $25K FFA tournament
  
• acquire your HaloWC Poster and Event In-Game Rewards Card to unlock all Drops offered.
  
• Full details on tickets can be found in the link above

A very limited number of single-day tickets will be sold at the door to make sure you can join in the fun as well, but to lock in your weekend be sure to secure a 3-day GA ticket.

NOTE: The VIP package has officially SOLD OUT.


While you’re at the event, you will have an Event Pass that you can complete which will reward you with an awesome cinematic HaloWC poster—a small slice of which you can see above.

Complete the Event Pass and then head to the info booth to get your Halo World Championship cinematic poster.


Support your favorite teams and use any of the codes below at checkout to receive a 10% discount on your tickets—you save 10%, the teams receive 10%.

• CLOUD9
  
• COMPLEXITY
  
• FAZE
  
• OPTIC
  
• SENTINELS
  
• SPACESTATION
  
• QUADRANT

Additional discount codes at checkout include:

• MILITARY DISCOUNT: MLT for 10% off
  
• SENIOR DISCOUNT: SNR for 10% off

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The Community Stage is where we’ll be hosting a variety of panels on October 4-5 about everything Halo—from community discussions to developer talks, deep dives into Halo’s lore, playdates, and activities you can get involved in.

The Community Stage will kick off at noon on Friday and Saturday and the fun will continue all the way until approximately 8PM each day with a new panel or activity starting on the hour, every hour.

Here’s a look at the schedule!


12PM: “Community Playdate Live” – We’ll kick off each day with some high-octane Halo Infinite gameplay where members of the audience will square off for glory, prizes, and the exclusive Ice Unicorn reward.

1PM: “Canon Fodder Live” – Dive into Halo’s lore and storytelling at HaloWC with a new edition of Canon Fodder LIVE, featuring fun fiction discussion and a preview of the next novel, Halo: Empty Throne.

2PM: “Spartan Chatter: Forge Developer Panel” – Join members of the team to learn more about the development process behind recent updates to Forge and get a preview of some exciting things on the horizon! On Saturday, the team will take a closer look at what goes into a Halo Infinite Sandbox overhaul.

3PM: “Cosplay Contest – Heat One” – Scroll down to learn more about this year’s Cosplay Contest! You’ll be able to catch the first qualifying heat on Friday and the second on Saturday. Sign up now!

4PM: “The Art of Halo” – Join special guests Isaac Hannaford, Glenn Israel, William “Pixelflare” Cameron, and Ben Frazier for a discussion about the iconic art of Halo.

5PM: “Halo Trivia” – How much do you know about Halo? Put your knowledge to the test for the chance to win some sweet prizes!

6PM: “Piano Requests Live” – Special guest and musical maestro Frank Tedesco plays your favorite Halo soundtrack requests live.

7PM: “Combat Workshop – 1v1 Showdown” – Go head-to-head in a pre-release Halo Infinite 1v1 experience live on the Community Stage for prizes and of course, bragging rights.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

12PM: “Community Playdate Live” – We’ll kick off each day with some high-octane Halo Infinite gameplay where members of the audience will square off for glory, prizes, and the exclusive Ice Unicorn reward.

1PM: “Spartan Chatter: Gameplay Developer Panel” – Join Halo Infinite developers as they discuss the latest updates to the game, with a focus on the recent sandbox overhaul.

2PM: “The Forge Falcons – Forging the Future” – Take a deep dive with members of the Forge Falcons to learn how some of your favorite Halo experiences come to life along with some big announcements and special reveals.

3PM: “Cosplay Contest – Heat 2” – Scroll down to learn more about this year’s Cosplay Contest! You’ll be able to catch the first qualifying heat on Friday and the second on Saturday. Sign up now!

4PM: “Feet First Into Halo” – Join members of the Halo Cosplay Community to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about getting started as a cosplayer with insightful tips, advice, amazing builds, and helpful resources.

5PM: “Digsite Deep-Dive: Halo 2” – Join special guests Kenneth Peters and Sean Cooper as we explore restored surprises and more from the cutting room floor of Halo 2 in celebration of its upcoming 20th anniversary.

6PM: “Combat Workshop – 1v1 Showdown” – Go head-to-head in a pre-release Halo Infinite 1v1 experience live on the Community Stage for prizes and of course, bragging rights.

7PM: “Girly Spark” – Join Halo community special guests LaSinity, Sarvanah, and Domino, with host snickerdoodle, to celebrate women in Halo! Chat with them to learn more about the scene, their respective roles and programs, opportunities to get involved, and chances to win some special prizes.

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The Cosplay Contest returns to the Halo World Championship with $5,000 up for grabs!

Every year, we are blown away by the passion, talent, and dedication of Halo’s cosplay community, and we can’t wait to see how you show up to this year’s event which is being run in partnership with the amazing folks of the 405th.

Signing up to the Cosplay Contest is free and conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure to complete your objective of filling out the form ASAP.

>>SIGN UP FOR THE HALOWC 2024 COSPLAY CONTEST HERE<<

Cosplay Contest Rules

The prizes for this year’s Cosplay Contest are:

• 1st Place - $3,000 USD
  
• 2nd Place - $1,500 USD
  
• 3rd Place - $500 USD

The Cosplay Contest will take the following format (note that these times may be subject to change):

Qualifier 1: (FRIDAY - 3:00PM PT): All those in costume will be invited on stage in groups to show off costume to the audience and judges. The judges will score all participants based on execution, creativity, complexity and accuracy.

Qualifiers 2 (SATURDAY - 3:00PM PT): All those in costume will be invited on stage in groups to show off costume to the audience and judges. The judges will score all participants based on execution, creativity, complexity and accuracy. Judges will then invite the top 3 entrants with the highest scores from Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 to the Finals.

Finals: (SATURDAY - 6:00PM PT): Invited contestants will be invited to Finals and judged based on execution, creativity, complexity and accuracy to determine the order of the top 3 winners.


As you explore the venue, you’ll find various partner booths where you can acquire official merch for Halo and competing teams, take photos to keep as a memento to an unforgettable weekend, and more.

Stay tuned for further information!

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For those that enjoy going hands-on at the free-play stations, we have a few fun surprises planned.

First and foremost, fresh from the Salt Lake City event, we’ll be showing off our new 1v1 Showdown mode.

Face off against another Spartan in this head-to-head, round based experience. Get more kills than your opponent to win the round BUT the highest score wins the match. Score points based on how you kill your enemy – style counts! Each round players move to a different combat arena with different loadouts and pickups.

Jump in and see if you have the steady hands (and nerves) to come out on top.

And because this is Combat Workshop Live, we want to hear from you! Come try out this experience and then let us know what you think. There will be QR codes with feedback forms around the venue.

What other goodies might be playable on site? Well maybe it’s time to get your tickets…

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For those of you watching the action at home, or if you’re looking to tune into the Community Stage panels live, here are all the links you’ll need. Broadcasts typically begin from 12PM PST.


Follow all the competitive action at the following links:

• A Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/Halo
  
• B Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/HCS
  
• C Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/HCS_Red
  
• D Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/HCS_Blue
  
• All Streams: https://www.youtube.com/@HCS
  
• Co-Streamers: Halo Infinite Live Streams

Tune into our Community Stage panels with the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/Halo


Keep it locked on the Halo World Championship all weekend and you will unlock exclusive Twitch Drops in Halo Infinite.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION!

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We’ll have more updates coming to this blog over the next few weeks in the lead-up to the event, so keep an eye out for further details.

The countdown to the 2024 Halo World Championship has begun. Secure your tickets and get ready for the ultimate Halo event of the year!

Let’s finish the fight.