Dreadline: Net Quota News

[p]New weapon? Check. Boat no longer imploding? Also check. This update brings spearfishing online and delivers a much-needed physics + monster stability pass. Here’s what’s new:[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🎯 Spearfishing Is Now Live![/h2]

• [p]The Speargun is finally available to buy![/p]
• [p]Spearable fish now spawn in the wild with unique behavior and visuals[/p]
• [p]Aim assist, travel time, and crosshair polish added[/p]
• [p]Spearable fish now jump and dodge, to try and avoid players' spears[/p]
• [p]Hook system for storing and displaying catches on the boat, much needed for the large size of spearable fish[/p]

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• [p]Visual and audio feedback when a spearable fish is nearby[/p]
• [p]Tons of polish and bugfixes to syncing and audio[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🛠️ Hull Breach & Repair Kits[/h2]

• [p]New mechanic: Patch up hull damage with Repair Kits before your boat floods[/p]
• [p]Repair kits play sound effects when picked up or used[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🧪 Physics & Monster Stability[/h2]

• [p]Codfather spawn rate, vertical position, and behavior tuned (also doesn't insta-kill due to Hull Breach mechanic!)[/p]
• [p]Boat takes damage on bumping into land, you'll have to be more careful now![/p]
• [p]Jump force, physics jitter, and desync issues resolved[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🐟 Fish, Loot & Biome Updates[/h2]

• [p]Spearable fish loot values balanced[/p]
• [p]Spearable fish now trigger proper visuals and rewards[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🎮 UI, Customization & QoL[/h2]

• [p]Expression sliders added to wardrobe (happy, sad, angry, etc.)[/p]
• [p]New emotes and sounds added[/p]
• [p]Bobber customization station available[/p]
• [p]Foldout UI for equipment + shop UI fixes[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing colliders, offset nameplates, and cut-off tabs[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🎤 Audio & VOIP Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Push-to-talk now works again[/p]
• [p]Fixed VOIP spatial panning bug (no more everyone-inside-your-head)[/p]
• [p]Audio pass on speargun, spearable fish, and ambient zones[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🐛 General Bugfixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed crashes from shop and save system edge cases[/p]
• [p]Tutorial engine and ignition now work for all players[/p]
• [p]Swimming resets correctly on respawn[/p]
• [p]Fixed: disappearing fish, double meters, tentacle prompts, and more[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🐙 Known Issues[/h2]

• [p]Fish might jitter slightly when hooked, still better than yeeting off the boat![/p]
• [p]TV power button doesn’t sync for all players[/p]
• [p]Red emergency light may persist between sessions[/p]
• [p]The new hook system has no visual feedback yet, vibe it out and it should work (ish)[/p]
• [p]Rare issue where players spawn on docks when resetting a run[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]If you’re enjoying Dreadline, leaving a review on Steam really helps us out 💙
See you on the water![/p]

[h2]The sea is restless, and so are we:
Dreadline: Net Quota is steering toward 1.0 launch![/h2][p]As part of that journey, we’re making a permanent price drop. From now on, the game will be just $5.99 no hooks, no bait-and-switch.[/p][p]To everyone who already bought the game. Thank you. Your early support kept this leaky boat afloat, and we’re working on a way to properly compensate you. You’ll hear more on that soon.[/p][p]When 1.0 arrives, expect more than just patched planks. We’re adding fresh content, polish, and a few surprises lurking beneath the waves. Bigger catches, nastier seas, and hats so fancy they might just distract you from certain doom.[/p][p]Grab your friends, brace for the darkness, and get ready: the haul ahead is going to be our biggest yet.[/p][p][/p][p]Sincerly [/p][p]The Mana Brigade Dev Team
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[p]Welcome aboard, fish freaks and horror heads! This weekend we’re setting sail straight into the fog to celebrate the Ghastly Update and a 20% discount on the game.[/p][p]👻 Meet the Sea Ghast – A spectral menace haunting the Ship Graveyard. Run, swim, or… get dragged under.
✋ New First-Person Animations – Panic in style as you fish, repair, and flail.
📰 Interactive Newspaper – Catch up on the spooky local headlines.
🐟 Fish Rarity Display – Find out if your catch is rare… or cursed.
🎭 Emote Camera – Dramatic zooms for maximum flair.[/p][p]We’ll be exploring new islands, testing Steam Deck support, and probably screaming into the new Death Chat.[/p][p]Come for the chaos, stay for the hats… and grab the game 20% off while you can![/p][p]Grab your latern, watch your back, and join the voyage… if you dare. 🌊💀[/p]

[p]Welcome aboard, fish freaks and horror heads!
We’ve netted a load of spooky improvements and fresh features for your next trip into the fog. Steven Seagull is still “working on himself” (or hiding?), but a new creepy arrival is ready to haunt your catch.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]👻 New Monster Feature[/h2]

• [p]Sea Ghast Emerges - A spectral horror now roams the Ship Graveyard… Keep your eyes peeled, and be ready to run... Or swim 🌊[/p]

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[hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🎣 Gameplay & Systems[/h2]

• [p]First-Person Animations - Watch your own hands panic as you fish, repair, and flail. ✋[/p]
• [p]Interactive Newspaper - A brand new 3D model you can click to read, perfect for catching up on the local news. 📰[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Fish Rarity Display - Rarity is now shown when you catch a fish, so you know just how special (or cursed) it is. 🐟[/p]
• [p]Emote Camera - Emotes now zoom out to third-person for full dramatic effect. 🎭[/p]
• [p]Steam Deck Support - Fish from the comfort of your couch! 🎮[/p]
• [p]New Islands added - Explore some new islands and landmarks in Driftwood Bay! 👀[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🛠️ Fixes & Polish[/h2]

• [p]Lighthouse Ambience - Loops correctly and syncs for everyone. 🌊[/p]
• [p]Fixed Island & Debris Colliders - No more ghost-boating through the scenery. 🏝️[/p]
• [p]Tentacle Visibility - Fixed (we think) so they can’t vanish into thin water. 🐙[/p]
• [p]Debris Syncing - Now all players see the same floating junk. ♻️[/p]
• [p]Tinkering Animation Fix - No more endless tinkering after repairs. 🔧[/p]
• [p]Silent Swimming - No footsteps while swimming or falling. 🏊[/p]
• [p]Lobby Death Bug - Players won’t randomly die when someone joins or leaves. 💀[/p]
• [p]Missing UI Sounds - Added hover sounds where they were missing. 🎚️[/p]
• [p]Shader Glitches - Patched for a smoother visual experience. 🎨[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🔊 Audio & VOIP[/h2]

• [p]Death Chat - You can now gossip from beyond the grave. ☠️[/p]
• [p]VOIP Stability - Fewer cutouts, clearer screams. 🎤[/p]
• [p]Added Community music - "Ye Cod Father" by Phrieksho / Reali-tGlitch has been added to the radio 📻[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]⚓ Quality of Life[/h2]

• [p]Spectator Mode - Click to switch between players when spectating. 👀[/p]
• [p]Visible Spectator Head - You can now see your friends noggin yell at you from the grave. 💀[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thanks for sailing with us through these haunted waters! Your bug reports, cursed screenshots, and Steam reviews keep us rowing through the fog. If you’ve enjoyed the chaos, drop us a review and tell us what horrors you want to see next. 😄🎣[/p]

[h3]🦈 Patch Notes – Shark Week Special[/h3][p]Welcome aboard, fish freaks and horror heads, we’ve got a big net full of fixes, features, and festive content to celebrate Shark Week. Whether you're here to dodge monsters or just wear silly hats, this one’s for you.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🦑 New & Festive Content[/h2]

• [p]🦈 Shark Hat Cosmetic A fin-tastic new cosmetic that players unlock only if they launch the game during Shark Week (July 18–26).[/p]
• [p]🧢 “Shark Bait” Title A special player title earned the same way,  log in during Shark Week to claim it.[/p]
• [p]🐟 Shark Spawns During Shark Week Special fish (sharks!) now spawn during the event period.[/p]
• [p]🧰 Special Fish Mechanic Backend system now supports limited-time fish spawns (used for Shark Week, and more in the future!).[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🛠️ Gameplay & Systems[/h2]

• [p]Fish Balancing General balancing pass on fish behavior and economy.[/p]
• [p]Redesigned Harbor (Gallows Wharf) Tutorial zone has received a full makeover: more lived-in atmosphere, better layout, and environmental storytelling.[/p]
• [p]Fishing Spot Logic Fixes[/p]
  • [p]Only the host could access tutorial fishing spots,
  • fixed.[/p]
  • [p]Fishing spots now consistently activated as expected.[/p]
  • [p]Added checks to ensure islands spawn fishing spots properly.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🪛 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Wardrobe Right Click Issue Fixed player movement freezing when right-clicking to exit the wardrobe.[/p]
• [p]Only Host Could Animate Wardrobe Now synced across clients.[/p]
• [p]Signs Clipping Through Boat Cleaned up sign placement.[/p]
• [p]Conger Eel Bug This slippery fella should behave better now.[/p]
• [p]Boaty McBoat Upgrader Achievement Now unlocks properly for all players, not just the host.[/p]
• [p]Collision Fixes[/p]
  • [p]Players could get stuck on the crane, fixed with box colliders.[/p]
• [p]Layer & Map Bugs Fixed house/town layer map issues and mansion map layers.[/p]
• [p]Debris Sync Debris now correctly syncs position between clients.[/p]
• [p]Engine Animation Bug Missing humming parts now hum like they should.[/p]
• [p]Rubber Duck Fix Reattached the duck’s audio and harbor position.[/p]
• [p]VOIP Echo Reduced spooky feedback from the void. - No more death rooms, we're all in this together, dead or alive![/p]
• [p]Disable Input UI Tidied up rogue UI elements.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🎨 Art & Cosmetics[/h2]

• [p]Shark Hat Cosmetic (again cause it rules) Nom Nom Nom![/p]
• [p]Double Door It's real. It’s fixed. We don’t talk about it. You saw nothing. 👀[/p]
• [p]Hat Fixes Various polish on hats and accessories.[/p]
• [p]Wrong Logo in Tutorial Corrected the Mana Brigade logo across tutorial areas.[/p]
• [p]New Cosmetic Entries in Credits Alcode and Jinxy added to credits. Thanks for the help 💞[/p]
• [p]House Map Layer & Other Art Bugs Smoothed out visuals around housing areas.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🧪 Multiplayer[/h2]

• [p]Block Option You're now able to kick and ban players as the host, through the TAB menu![/p]
• [p]Remove All Bans Option Settings menu now supports clearing all bans. (if you “accidentally” banned your friends)[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Let us know what you think and don’t forget to log in during Shark Week to unlock the exclusive gear! 🦈💬 Join the Discord, and drop your feedback! Or even better, join the fun and catch some fish and get a shark hat😄[/p][p]
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