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Known Issues Under Investigation

We already released one patch this week and are working on a more substantial update to resolve several issues and bugs that we’ve been tracking.

As we continue to squash those pesky bugs internally, we’ve compiled several troubleshooting articles to help Realmwalkers navigate the more notable issues:

[h2]Crashes:[/h2]
These are being caused by a couple of hardware and software issues. A number of these can be solved with software updates for Windows and your graphics card or by verifying your game files. If you’re experiencing crashes, please search for the error message on our tech support knowledge base (linked below), and if you continue to experience them, please send us a support ticket:
https://inflexiongames.zendesk.com/hc/en-us


[h2]Players not matchmaking into the closest region:[/h2]
Our servers auto-matchmake users to the region with the lowest ping for them at the time of spinning up a Realm for the first time. For some reason, whether it’s ISPs, VPNs, or otherwise, some users were placed into a much further region than they would expect, even if later on their closest server had better ping.

We are tackling this in two ways:

We are opening up South American and Oceania servers this weekend. Keep an eye out on our socials for when they’re live. Please note if your Realm was already placed in a different server, you will need to start a new one to be put into these new server regions.

In the next patch, players will see what region our server recommends based on ping when in the character creator. You will be able to override this and force it to place you in the region of your choice. Please note these settings will not apply if you visit a friend’s Realm in a different region, or in The Watch.

[h2]Network Errors:[/h2]
These can present themselves in a few ways, but if you’re experiencing these, please check out this article for troubleshooting tips and if they don’t solve the problem, please send a support ticket for further assistance: https://inflexiongames.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/22958338069147--A-network-error-has-occurred-message


[h2]Swamp Portal not loading: [/h2]
For some players after defeating the Bound in the Swamp tutorial Realm, the portal does not open. Our team is investigating why this is happening and will be adding more logging into the new patch to try to track down this elusive issue.
If this happens to you, please check the following article and submit a ticket so we can continue to document this error:
https://inflexiongames.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/23116577864987-Swamp-Tutorial-Portal-Doesn-t-Open


[h2]Dying or disconnecting in tutorial Realms:[/h2]
This can cause the player character to be in a bad state (crashing, network errors, etc.). This seems to be related to the issue above, so we’re hoping the extra log information will help track this down. For now, if this happens to you, please submit your player logs in a ticket here so we can track how many users this is affecting and provide you with updates as they become available: https://inflexiongames.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/22779159531547-How-do-I-get-my-player-logs


[h2]Hotbar All Shovel Icons: [/h2]
This is a visual bug and doesn’t actually replace your items with shovels thankfully. Mouse over the items to reveal the true items. Our team is working on a fix and will provide an update when it’s patched.


[h2]Infinite Essence exploit:[/h2]
Savvy users have discovered that you can buy water for less Essence than you sell it back for. This will be fixed in the next patch.


[h2]Default Graphics Settings Being Set to Ultra:[/h2]
For some users, our settings are automatically placing them in higher settings than their system can handle, and can occasionally cause crashes before they can get to the settings to change it down.
We’re working on some workaround and more permanent fixes for this issue, but in the meantime please visit Zendesk https://inflexiongames.zendesk.com/hc/en-us and submit a Support Ticket with your DXDiag info. How to find this information:
https://inflexiongames.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/22769906566427-How-do-I-provide-a-DxDiag-file


[h2]Twitch Drops[/h2]
We’ve gotten a few questions regarding Twitch Drops and have prepared additional articles for them in the link below. These include things like issues with the authentication site saying you don’t own the game, accidentally extracting your outfit pieces, and how to get your distinguished dog: https://inflexiongames.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/22736632706971-FAQ
To link your accounts and other FAQs, see here: https://playnightingale.com/twitchdrops


[h2]Got Feedback?[/h2]
If you’ve got any additional feedback or a great idea for Nightingale, please head over to our Sleekplan board: https://playnightingale.sleekplan.app/


Please use the search function to check whether your idea has already been mentioned - and then upvote it!

Have a technical issue and need help? Check out our troubleshooting knowledge base and if that doesn’t help, reach out to our support team: https://inflexiongames.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

Nightingale - A Message on Offline Play

[UPDATE: To address questions we've received, development on other updates (QoL, new content, fixes, bugs and other work) continues uninterrupted and we'll have more news on those to share in the coming days]

Hey Realmwalkers,

We’ve seen a lot of discussion in recent days around our decision to make Nightingale online-only at our Early Access release. We understand that this can be frustrating for a number of reasons.

Our vision for the game since inception was to create an interconnected series of Realms, with the idea of allowing for co-operative exploration in mind - a universe bigger than a single Realm or server. That meant we made a choice early in development between supporting co-op from day one or focusing development on an offline mode.

Co-operative gameplay associated with having party members across multiple Realms was the more technically challenging problem and therefore the one we chose to tackle first. Looking back on that decision, we misjudged what some of you were looking for in your experience.

We are now prioritizing and developing an offline mode that we plan to release as soon as feasible. Keep an eye on our social channels and Discord for updates in the coming weeks alongside other things we're working on. Thank you to everyone who has stepped into the Realms with us so far - the journey has just begun and we look forward to sharing it with you all.

- The Inflexion Team

How to get Nightingale Alchemical Ink for crafting

How do you craft Nightingale Ink? Nightingale is a survival game which takes you through a series of stunning, randomly generated realms, pre-determined by the Realm Cards you use to get there. To print new and interesting new Realm Cards, though, you need to get your hands on some ink.


There are almost too many crafting recipes to count in Nightingale, so the crafting game genre title isn't attached lightly. So much so, in fact, that it can be quite hard to work out what you need to craft certain items, as you may need to build a series of benches and craft other resources before you're even close. Nightingale Ink is one of those, but we're here to simplify the process and get you on track to make new Nightingale Realm Cards in no time.


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How to get Nightingale twine

What is a Nightingale Puzzle Core?

How to get Nightingale Stone Blocks

How to get Nightingale twine

How do you craft Nightingale twine? Nightingale is a crafting game, so naturally there are tons of crafting and building recipes to discover as you progress through the Faewilds. Many of those will ask for twine, which isn't a natural resource, and must itself be manufactured.


In order to unlock the twine recipe in Nightingale, there is a particular workbench you must first build, and even that can be tough to find - the crafting game certainly gives you a number of hoops to jump through to make, well, pretty much anything. Don't worry, though, as we're here to tell you exactly how you can get your hands on Nightingale twine, and gathering plenty of Nightingale Essence Dust is one of the first steps.


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RELATED LINKS:

How to get Nightingale Alchemical Ink for crafting

What is a Nightingale Puzzle Core?

How to get Nightingale Stone Blocks

GeForce NOW Available Now

Thank you for your patience, we’re excited to announce that Nightingale is now supported on GeForce Now. Read the FAQ below to learn more about GeForce Now, and how you can use it to play Nightingale on more devices.


What is GeForce Now?
GeForce Now lets you stream the games you own on Nvidia hardware via the cloud.

Check it out here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/


Why would I use GeForce Now?
This can be a great option for those who:

  • Have an older, or low spec PC, that struggles to run new-gen games
  • Are traveling and away from their gaming PC
  • Want to play their game on other devices (Mac, iPad, smart phone)
  • Don’t have the space for games on their harddrives


Do I need to buy Nightingale to play it on GeForce Now?
Yes, you will need a purchased copy of Nightingale on Steam in order to play on GeForce Now.


What options are available?
Check out their plan offerings here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/memberships/


Do I need an internet connection for GeForce Now?
As you will be connecting to servers, you will need access to a steady internet connection throughout your gaming session. Please note that the retail versions of Nightingale connect to our servers, and also require a steady internet connection even if you’re playing directly from Steam.


Do I need GeForce Now to play Nightingale?

Nope, it’s an optional service that folks can opt into if they want it.


Where can I purchase Nightingale?
You can buy Nightingale on Steam!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1928980/Nightingale/



That’s all for now!

The Nightingale Team at Inflexion Games