Amazing Frog? News

So a quick note about some fixes to the Bank of Swindon Update.

We had a go at fixing the trophy system so they should be more reliable in collecting and saving.

Also tried improving the citizen transport units... they are definately faster, not sure they are more reliable...


Go get that fly pac! we fixed the colliders in flight school (sorry about that one)

We had pass on the integrety of the colliders in what we call the big C building where Fart Gyms is.


There are always on-going fixed with Amazing Frog? as we always try to keep moving forward.
So these are the top line fixes for this patch.
Thanks so much to every one who helped by pointing out these issues on the blog post, Discord and our social channels.
For now we are working hard on the next update, this won't be too long.

[h3]QMMT Part 5 is here to bring business back to Swindon.[/h3]


[h2]So What's new?[/h2]

• Deposit and withdraw your savings at the Bank!
  
• Reach saving milestones and get rewarded with loyalty gifts
  
• Upgrades to the weapons app
  
• SCP (Swindon Citizen Points) app is back!
  
• Emotes are back! Along with the infamous cough fart!
  
• Giant creatures are now "killable"
  
• Lorries/trucks are back along with the giant gas canister!
  
• New buildings/details added to Swindon (ready for future updates)
  
• More frogs!
  
• Bug Fixes
  

[h2]The Bank is Open![/h2]

Get down to the Bank of Swindon to start your account! If you want to take money out of your account you can simply walk into the vault and find your physical stash!

[h2]The Vault[/h2]



From here you can pick up your cash and pocket it or throw it outside.


Deposit your Frog Pounds at any cash machine you find around Swindon. Don't forget to hold the action button to deposit faster.

[h2]Golden gifts[/h2]

Get rewarded by the Bank of Swindon Rewards program As you save more frog pounds in you vault you will receive higher tier BoS gifts. (We will be introducing new ways to make money in later updates).

[h2]Express yourself![/h2]

Use the emote app to perform actions!

[h3]Wave to your friends![/h3]


[h3]Show the world how you feel![/h3]


[h2]Inventory app[/h2]

Use the inventory app to see every item you have collected so far! You can use the app to take items out of your inventory and back into the world.


Put your collections in the environment! Just don't expect them to stay there after you reload the world!
[h3]Here you go, pal![/h3]


[h2]Check your ammo supplies![/h2]

Using the gun app, you can now also check your ammo with each weapon.

[h2]SCP app[/h2]


If you aren't sure how close you are to unlocking the next SCP reward you can check this app to check your total!

[h2]Mobile Banking![/h2]
Use the Bank of Swindon App to see your finances on the go!

[h2]Illumiwhati?[/h2]


A temple has been spotted near the pug! There seem to be some dangerous members inhabiting it so stay cautious!

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

The megalodons can now be killed again.


Use the giant gas canisters found in Frogopolis...


The hearse is more reliable and drops coffins better.




The military drone is improved.


We are always trying to improves the way frogs interact with each other. you may see frogs engaging in fights across Swindon. Or you can start fights yourself...



[h2]QMMT Content Plan[/h2]


Our plan to complete the Magical Mystery Toilet and then leave Early Access remains unchanged. It has been important for us to first ensure that the underlying systems are functioning properly, as this will create a strong foundation for future toilet-related activities (and more). While this process involves revisiting and recreating legacy content, our focus is very much on refining how everything works in the game’s current context.

In the past, when we were working on what we now call Legacy, we were always trying to move forward. Now, prioritizing key systems like adding a bank has allowed us to introduce the Frog Pound, Swindon’s economy, and an inventory system—features we originally wanted to include in Legacy. Whats even more exciting to us is that with newer these systems in place, future tasks will be able to offer a wider range of rewards and it massively helps us take QMMT far beyond what we could have achieved if we had been able to continue updating Legacy.

So, I genuinely hope we can get out of Early Access in 2024 and I will do everything i can to make that happen, especially since Nov 22nd is a key date for Amazing Frog? - As Nov 22nd marks 10 years in Steam Early Access.

It's that Spooky time of year again which means it's time for the Pumpkin King to return!


Put on the Pumpkin head which transforms Swindonshire into a nightmare!






Fight for survival against the many skeletons drawn to the Pumpkin head. Beware of every frog that comes near as they will attack anyone in their way!






Navigate through the strange environment.




The portal to Bloodworld is easier to find during this event. If you haven't been there yet be sure to jump on in!




Complete the Pumpkin challenge!




Make sure to play this terrifying event before it ends in November!

Also...


Right now, we are close to releasing the next QMMT Update ( Part 5 - The Bank of Swindon). We are still ironing out the details and fixing bugs, but it will be out as soon as possible!
Thank you for your support!

[h2]What's new?[/h2]

• Evil Trains!
  
• Proper English football
  
• Helicopter and drone with new guns!
  
• Spread the Undead with the Hearse!
  
• Every type of zombie skin
  
• More options in Free Play (Party Mode)
  

We didnt get around to making a trailer for part 4 so we made one for both 4 and 4.5...
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h2]The Trains Have Eyes[/h2]


If you derail the four Steam trains in Swindonshire, you might find something horrifying has awakened...
A new Steam Train has been sighted. It's said to be full of rage and ready to avenge its fallen brethren.


[h2]Football Frenzy![/h2]


You can now find some enthusiastic footballers at the new and improved football pitch with its very own scoreboard. Get down there and fight off the other players. They don't seem to shy away from foul play...




There's also a new club coach just begging to be stolen...

OOOPS Or wedged on the football pitch barrier.


[h2]Helicopter and drone: Now with guns[/h2]
The helicopter in the army base has attached miniguns! Now you can spread more damage from the skies!


[h2]Create a Zombie invasion![/h2]
Get that Hearse unlocked if you haven't already! Drive up to some unsuspecting Frogs and press the horn and unleash the undead!


[h2]Take a look at my zombie[/h2]
The zombies look spookier than ever with dark skin and glowing yellow eyes. Every type of frog now transforms in relation to their unique visuals! Infect any frog you want you can even make a zombie army!


[h2]I'm the captain now[/h2]

Riding other frogs has been improved. Control other frogs and make them attack at your demands. If they are holding a weapon they will use it to attack!




[h2]RC Cars[/h2]
RC cars are back.. should lead to some interesting mechanics in the future.




[h2]Blinkin' heck[/h2]
We brought back blinking for all frogs and added Fart tummy defaltion and new eye expression... um enjoy.


[h2]More Ducks?[/h2]


sure (I won't say where)

[h2]Fixes Fixes Fixes[/h2]
As always we have made a whole bunch of fixes... This is in preparation to make the overall gameplay more reliable.
We rebalanced some of the weapons like the crossbows are more deadly, many of the core features have had a tune up the kicking and hitting is more directive and many on going tweeks to the way creatures... er..."behave"


We made another pass at the bouncability for trampolines and boncey things, attempting to make the more consistent and fun.

The Pigs should be back in Swindon too!


[h2]Check out new CHEATS![/h2]

Party mode using Free Play as been enhanced use INFINITE AMMO or BIG HEAD MODE and my personal favourite ... one shot kills.


Combine these effect with unique animal masks and jet packs can be added to a level.





[h3]Thanks so much every one for your support and patience![/h3]
We are really excited to share whats going on in Amazing Frog? Quest for the Magical Mystery Toilet Part 5 and beyond... Also, We are almost there now... when we have completed that toilet magic... we can finally leave Early Access after almost 10 years of building and rebuilding on Steam!

[h3]Thanks for your patience![/h3]


Here is a very long update post ...
QMMT Part 4 is packed with a bunch of new stuff and marks the begining of our last push to leave Early Access ! and enter a new beginning for Amazing Frog? - I'll share a glimpse into our "plan" at the end. but first - Amazing Frog? Quest for the Magical Mystery Toilet Part 4...
[h2]... Whats new?[/h2]

• Zombie Apocolyse...
  
• The Railway
  
• The Army Base
  
• The Farm
  
• Tanks ... Jeeps!
  
• Party mode beta (with new worlds and spawners)
  
• A whole bunch of Sh*t to collect
  
• More costumes (obviously)
  
• ...and more
  

[h2]Bring out the Dead[/h2]


Strange things are happening at the church. Head of Swindonshire Parish, Father Frog, may need to call in Pope Frog for help. They have concluded the safest course of action is to not ring the church bell under any circumstances! If a zombie apocalypse does start bring in the help of a higher power! Kill zombies and collect their zombie bits to deposit at the font inside the church.


[h3]Try holding the drop button to deposit items all at once. [/h3]



Seriously though, you will need weapons! and ammo. So prepare first or run.
[h3]Those zombies will kill ya![/h3]



TIP: Remember - when a Frog becomes a zombie the only sure way to take them down is with a head shot. Melee weapons in general now deal more damage and more more reliable.
maybe, take a baseball bat as a backup weapon incase they knock your ballistic weapon out of your hand.
or Travel in teams...



[h2] Holy Frog![/h2]
Unlock new frogs with the religious prowess required to protect the Swindonshire community.


Get Holy and bring death to Swindon in... [h3]The Hearse**[/h3]


**we will be adding another feature to the hearse very soon.

[h2]Ride the train![/h2]
Its a Steam Engine...


A brand new trainline has been added into the landscape! You'll find a train station outside both Frogopolis and Swindon. You'll find 4 steam trains on the tracks. Do not derail them!


In doing so we have also modified the road systems and the landscape to account for this and all the new loacations

We also started making Videos again - this is me and Hal messing about with the train.
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h2]Invade the Military?[/h2]



An army base has been spotted in Swindonshire near the Frogopolis building site. Sources say the base is heavily guarded at all times and unauthorised frogs will be shot on site... Typical!




Lets hope the Army Frogs are too stoopid to use their machine guns and RPGs on you ...
[h3]Tanks incoming![/h3]
You'll find tanks in the army base. Any frog brave enough to steal one will be able to can control both the vehicle and gun for explosive damage.


Steal some Tanks! and blow stuff up




This is us infiltrating the army base and then forgetting what we infiltrated the army base for in the first place... To steal Tanks.

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h3]Jeepers![/h3]
The army has brought in their military grade jeeps. Take them for a spin. They are great all terrain vehicles.


[h2]Frog Farmers?[/h2]
Fancy a more chill vibe, then see whats happening on Old MacDonalds Pig and Veg Farm...



Swindon Agriculture team have built a farm to prepare for the population of Frogopolis. Take a trip down to meet the farmers! They are friendly ...??
[h3]Tractors![/h3]
There are tractors have been allocated for use on the farm. Do not steal them under any circumstances, they are very EXPENSIVE.


[h2]Get Collecting![/h2]



As we previously discussed and as a reminder - Take Zombies out with a Headshot.
It is also important to know that when any frog is eliminated, they will now drop different items that can be collected. Those items that can eb pocketed (as though you were holstering a gun) will add to that specific frog's inventory. Try killing different kinds of frogs and seeing what comes out!


If You like money some types of frogs will have more than others...


[h2]Party Mode is Growing[/h2]

Its in Beta - and locked to "FREE PLAY" MODE but we are evolving it. We have added a whole ton of new environments.


You can explore many on your own.


Or Locally (with up to 4 players) as usual and also via Remote Play with your Friends.


We will add other modes to party mode as we progress.


We have been having a lot of fun using Steam Remote Play for Amazing Frog? in Party Mode and Swindonshire - just bring up Steams Menu and ask a friend to join Remotely. We will start Supporting Remote play as we progress.

[h3]Next Steps and Leaving Early Access[/h3]

So That was a massive Long Blog post about QMMT Part 4, so if you are still reading this firstly "Hello" secondly, I would like to end this post by sharing a little more information about what our plan is.
Its been a long road and its no secret that we have been prepping console versions of Amazing Frog? But we will not be ready for console until we leave Early Access on Steam. Leaving Early access is not the end of Amazing Frog? its another beginning for the game.
This is how we will leave Early access and we are close now.

• [h3]Cops and Robbers[/h3] An update that will not only bring cops and robbers and the prison back which would lead to bat frog, joke frog etc, but this will also bring cop frogs that will attempt to enforce Frog Law. This actually extends to all kind of behaviour that I will talk about later .
  
• [h3]UFO and tractor Beam[/h3] - This will be inevitable Alien Invasion. its mostly done but not quite ready for launch yet, but the UFO will have pretty cool abilities.
  
• [h3]All the Outfits[/h3] - We know how important the OG Frog outfits are to you and we will not leave early access without them unlockable in the game! ( and the new ones)
  
• [h3]Party Mode[/h3] - We need to do a few more passes on Party Mode, but I do not think we need to fully complete all the modes etc before we leave Early Access.
  
• [h3]The Magical Mystery Toilet[/h3] - Where is it ? Its important to get all the stuff in the game before I finish and release the Magical Mystery toilet mechanics. I ghave my reasons, because trust me things are going to get wierd... whats the point of a UFO if you cannot dump it in the toilet? what does that do??? etc
  
• [h3]That Statue on the island....[/h3] well more on that later.