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Beware - Playtest Hotfix 0.17.5 πŸ› οΈ

[h2]Greetings, mighty Vikings! ✊[/h2]
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The work on improving the Viking Frontiers Playtest version is in full swing, and the next Hotfix has just hit Steam! We constantly browse your reports, opinions and feedback with great interest, as it is thanks to them that we are able to constantly fix the most common bugs 🧐

Hotfix 0.17.5 also introduces some novelties, that we think you'll like. Let's take a look, shall we?





[h2]Hotfix 0.17.5 Notes πŸ“œ[/h2]
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NEW:
β€’ Added a new UI panel to the Workbench Station
β€’ Added new ritual materials to the compendium
β€’ Added new sound effects
β€’ Added new NPCs dialogues
β€’ Added new icons and renders for Tool Assembly and Anvil Stations
β€’ Added visibility of wolf tracks and blood in the inspector mode
β€’ Updated the Tanner's Cauldron panel and merged the fuel panel with the main panel

FIXES:
β€’ Fixed issues with item creation at the Workbench Station
β€’ Fixed the display of bars in the inventory panel, from now on they are seen in the materials category
β€’ Improved the display of objects and switching between their levels of detail (LOD)
β€’ Improved objects creating at the Tool Assembly Station
β€’ Fixed bugs related to the skin cooking mission
β€’ Added an info note on how to open the player's panel
β€’ Expanded the FOV setting to 90 degrees
β€’ Improvements of fire effects


[h3]Thank you, testers![/h3]
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You can share your feedback via our Discord server and the dedicated Playtest Feedback Form. Every, even the shortest, opinion is important to us, so we will greatly appreciate it if you would like to share your feelings about the game!

In case of any questions or ideas, we remain at your disposal on Steam Discussions, Social Media channels and our Discord server. Be sure to drop by!

Thank you, Vikings! Until next time! πŸ–οΈ



[h3]Have you seen our other games?[/h3]
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1697870/Crown_of_Greed/

Playtest Hotfix 0.17.4 is now live

[h2]Greetings, mighty Vikings! ✊[/h2]
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Remember how we mentioned our commitment to frequent fixes and improvements for our latest title? Well, we're determined to uphold that promise, and here's the proof! πŸ€“

Thanks to your help and awesome feedback, we managed to implement another important Hotfix, the details of which can be found below πŸ‘‡

On our end, we assure you that we won't stop here and will continue to heed your feedback to further enhance Viking Frontiers. We know that this project, which is still in its very early stage of development, is not yet entirely free from bugs and issues... but no worries - we will get there! 😁 And the next step in this direction is today's Hotfix!





[h2]Let's see the Hotfix 0.17.4 Notes πŸ“œ[/h2]
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NEW:
β€’ Added graphics and video clips to the compendium
β€’ Added new entries to the compendium
β€’ Tasks have undergone a number of corrections and their progress path is now updated

FIXES:
β€’ Fixed number of translation issues
β€’ Fixed usage of the Altar
β€’ Fixed levitating constructions issue
β€’ Improved rendering of trees at long distances
β€’ Improved fire effects
β€’ Reduced food frying time
β€’ Stamina regeneration is now faster


[h3]Thank you, testers![/h3]
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You can share your feedback via our Discord server and the dedicated Playtest Feedback Form. Every, even the shortest, opinion is important to us, so we will greatly appreciate it if you would like to share your feelings about the game!

In case of any questions or ideas, we remain at your disposal on Steam Discussions, Social Media channels and our Discord server. Be sure to drop by!

Thank you, Vikings! Until next time! πŸ–οΈ



[h3]Have you seen our other games?[/h3]
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1273100/Builders_of_Greece/


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1765920/Gimle_The_Broken_Prophecy/?l=polish


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1697870/Crown_of_Greed/

The first Playtest Hotfix is here!

[h2]Greetings, mighty Vikings! ✊[/h2]
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Well, we can say with full confidence that... you did it again! 😁 You responded in great numbers, and thousands of you applied to our first Viking Frontiers Playtest. We are thrilled that our title has sparked so much interest in you all and that you want to try your hand at leading the newborn Viking society. Remember that the Jarl's burden is heavy, and the fate of your people will depend on your decisions and actions... however, let us get back to the point.

Thanks to our own observations and, above all, your awesome feedback, we were able to prepare the first Hotfix for the game (more of them will come soon!) βš’οΈ If you want to find out what fixes, improvements, quality of life changes and corrections we have made, be sure to check out the Hotfix Notes down below πŸ‘‡





[h2]What's new in the Hotfix? πŸ€“[/h2]
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β€’ Incorporated a verification process to ensure that the task has not been previously completed
β€’ Improved animations of Workstation
β€’ Improved collision and interactivity of Workstations
β€’ Added integrations with Steam. From now on, tabs will open in the Steam overlay, not in the browser
β€’ Added a new UI panel for construction (build interaction)
β€’ Added new key bind options (rotating construction previews)
β€’ Added notification about the button to dump Large Resource
β€’ Fixed the issue of falling to the bottom of the lake
β€’ Improved balance of building schematics and construction elements
β€’ Added an option to lock items in the Radial Menu panel so that they unlock as the tutorial progresses
β€’ Added a button to unlock characters
β€’ Added a number of new icons
β€’ A number of bug fixes related to objects and collisions in the game
β€’ A number of other minor bugs are now fixed


[h3]Thank you, testers![/h3]
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You can share your feedback via our Discord server and the dedicated Playtest Feedback Form. Every, even the shortest, opinion is important to us, so we will greatly appreciate it if you would like to share your feelings about the game!

In case of any questions or ideas, we remain at your disposal on Steam Discussions, Social Media channels and our Discord server. Be sure to drop by!

Thank you, Vikings! Until next time! πŸ–οΈ



[h3]Have you seen our other games?[/h3]
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1273100/Builders_of_Greece/


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1765920/Gimle_The_Broken_Prophecy/?l=polish


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1697870/Crown_of_Greed/

Viking Frontiers Playtest has just started! πŸ₯³

[h2]Greetings, mighty Vikings! ✊[/h2]
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May the gods look upon you with favor, everyone 🀩 The Viking Frontiers Steam Playtest has just kicked off, and this means that the very first, extremely exciting moment of your initial contact with our newest title has finally arrived!

We hope you are all ready to explore hostile Nordic lands, full of forests, cliffs, valleys and breathtaking coastlines. In a brief moment you will have a chance to grab your axes, hammers, spears, sickles and other useful tools βš’οΈ that will help you and your tribesmen survive in this uncharted, wild realm and prove your worth as a leader. The hype is on!

πŸ€“ NOTE: Please keep in mind that this is only an early, "work-in-progress" version of the game, the main goal of which is to present the overall concept of this project. Remember, that at this stage you may encounter some bugs and problems, as the title is still in development. Viking Frontiers is sure to receive numerous patches, most of them based on your feedback. Thank you for your understanding!


[h2]You can still join us! 🀝 Will you be one of the lucky ones to receive Playtest access?[/h2]
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It is true - the Playtest has just started, but you can still request your access. To do so, please visit the Viking Frontiers Steam Page and click the green Request Access button just above the RECENT EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS section βœ… Who knows, maybe you'll be one of the lucky ones who will become our testers! Look out for email from Steam!




The Viking Frontiers Playtest is based on a simple, yet engaging scenario which will guide you through the basic rules of the game, such as systems of exploration, collecting raw materials, constructing building, production of goods and interaction with NPCs. All this with the harsh, authentic Nordic vibe. We simply can't wait to see how you will do in the role of a bold, resourceful Jarl, and how will you interact with the various mechanics of the in-game world.

It's worth mentioning that the full version of the game will be much richer in content, numerous features, events and activities that the player can undertake. The Playtest is only a small part of what awaits us in the future, however we believe it will give you an understanding of what Viking Frontiers is all about.


[h2]We count on you, Vikings![/h2]
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Although launching Playtest is undoubtedly a very important milestone in the entire process of creating our game, let's not forget that this is a very, very early version of this title 🧐 That is why we are very much looking forward to your feedback, opinions and suggestions! Thanks to them, we will learn more about your point of view and expectations, and thus further enhance the Viking Frontiers experience.

You can share your feedback via our Discord server and the dedicated Playtest Feedback Form. Every, even the shortest, opinion is important to us, so we will greatly appreciate it if you would like to share your feelings about the game!

In case of any questions or ideas, we remain at your disposal on Steam Discussions, Social Media channels and our Discord server. Be sure to drop by!
Thank you, Vikings! Until next time! πŸ–οΈ



[h3]Have you seen our other games?[/h3]
[hr][/hr]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1273100/Builders_of_Greece/


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1765920/Gimle_The_Broken_Prophecy/?l=polish


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1697870/Crown_of_Greed/

Jarl's Guide #2 - Obtaining the Resources and Playtest launch date reveal

[h2]Greetings, mighty Vikings! ✊[/h2]
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Although the title of Jarl is eminently honorable, it comes with great responsibility. Know that managing your own settlement πŸ‘‘ is a difficult endeavor fraught with hardships, meaningful decisions, and deadly threats. Your life and that of your tribemates can be brought to an abrupt end by harsh weather, famine, cold, untamed wildlife or ferocious animals… and the list goes on. Fear not, however, as the wisdom of the sages and numerous valuable tips are coming to your aid.

This series - The Jarl’s Guide - will help you understand the wild, harsh world around you and support you in your difficult efforts πŸ“œ Read on, and discover how to deal with various unpredictable situations and how to go down in history as a glorious, respectable Jarl. Valhalla!


[h2]Good news, everyone! The Viking Frontiers Playtest will kick off on January 15th[/h2]
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The Playtest will start in less than a week, which means you still have some time to request access and become one of our testers. To do so, please visit the Viking Frontiers Steam Page and click the green Request Access button just above the RECENT EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS section βœ…

Truth be told, we simply can't wait to see the first daredevils who will try their best to survive and develop their settlements among the hostile Nordic hills and woods 🌲 Will you be able to obtain the necessary resources (which we will talk about in a moment)? Will you keep your people safe and gain their trust? And most importantly - will you manage to build a prosperous settlement?

We are also eagerly waiting for your first feedback and general opinions about Viking Frontiers. The Steam Playtest marks the initial interaction of the gaming community with our title, and we rely on you to share your thoughts and ideas, which will help us further improve our game. In the past, you have proven many times what great testers you all are, so we are looking at the calendar with great hope and enthusiasm! 😍


[h2]And now - let us get back to the Jarl's Guide[/h2]
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Now that we've discussed the Playtest release date, we can focus on your survival πŸ’€ Although the forests, rivers, hills and cliffs surrounding your new home are fraught with danger, traversing them can be extremely rewarding. And it's not just about the magnificent views! The environment around your settlement is full of valuable resources just waiting to be used. However, before they become long, wooden boards, useful tools, tough metal bars, or delicious dishes, you first need to obtain them.





The raw materials you can possess include various types of plants and herbs, wood, stone, iron ore, wild animal skins and many more. As you can see, this is quite a wide range of goods, so you will have to plan your extraction activities wisely and try to maximize their results. Speaking of efficiency, we have to mention tools, which are a very important element of quick and effective resource acquisition πŸͺ“

Regardless of whether we are talking about picks, axes, saws or other tools, their use will definitely speed up your work. Be sure to remember about them both in the early and later stages of the game! When setting out into the wilderness, check twice if your equipment includes the appropriate items that will make it easier to achieve your goals.


[h2]Resources equals development 🧐[/h2]
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Once you enter the world of Viking Frontiers, you will quickly discover that creating any tool or building any building requires access to certain raw materials. When building the first houses of your settlement, which will later provide shelter for your tribesmen, or constructing more complex buildings such as a barn or a forge, you will have to use beams, boards, stones and other building materials. Unfortunately, their quantity is limited and empty warehouses never portends anything good. Ok, but how to make sure your settlement doesn't lack important resources? πŸ€”





As stated earlier, the simplest method involves embarking on an expedition around your village and personally gathering resources. However in the future, when your settlement is a bit more developed and has the appropriate number of workers, you will be able to commission work to your subjects.

As a Jarl of a prosperous town, you won't always have time to go out into the wild on your own to obtain valuable resources, and you will have to let your tribemates do some of the work instead of you 🀝 This is undoubtedly a convenient solution - lumberjacks, hunters and miners will provide you with a constant supply of important goods, which will also allow you to devote yourself to others, more absorbing tasks. Of course, if you miss the wilderness you can still embark on the rescue-gathering journey, but then it will be your choice, not a necessity.





Now that you have all the necessary knowledge about raw resources, their usefulness and ways to obtain them, we can only wish you good luck! Ah, one more thing - do not forget to join the Viking Frontiers Playtest and join us on January 15th. See you then! πŸ‘€



[h3]Thank you, Vikings! Until next time! πŸ–οΈ[/h3]



[h3]Have you seen our other games?[/h3]
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1273100/Builders_of_Greece/


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1765920/Gimle_The_Broken_Prophecy/?l=polish