[p]This is the last weekend of testing for the Brave New Worlds update. Next week we will begin again with a new update starting Thursday. This weekend’s playtest schedule includes a 46-hour test running from Saturday morning to Monday morning!![/p][p][/p]
[p]Then the next test is Thursday, August 14th with a new update as-yet-unnamed.[/p][p][/p]
[p]Saturday, August 16, Dave Georgeson and Rick Reynolds will host our next Fireside Chat to introduce the new update. You can join us on [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
[p] at 9:00AM Pacific / noon Eastern.[/p]
[p]In yesterday’s Playable Worlds livestream, the moderators joined the stream and explained what they felt needed to be added or changed before Steam Early Access later this year. A shorter but very interesting discussion. You can catch the recording here:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[p]GUNC released a Behind-the-Scenes video on the great Gaia Class Cruiser Build they are creating in space:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[p]Waboba also streamed some of his building time on the ship and a recording is available here:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[p]The new Transplanetary League (TPL) logo merchandise has been a big hit. Check out our licensed merch in our Web Store! https://starsreach.com/store[/p][p][/p]
[p] We also have late pledges available on payment plans at our store.[/p]
[p]Backer Invites + Discord Backer Badge. Almost all of the backers have submitted their survey, but if you haven’t then search your email box.[/p]
[p]New testers received an invite from FirstLook with a playtest schedule and instructions. (Check your spam folder if you don’t see it!)[/p]
[p]Existing testers will not get a new invite, your Discord role should now show a Backer badge. Not yet? Log into FirstLook.gg and sync.[/p]