Voice Input Stability & Hardware Compatibility Update

[h2]Major Updates[/h2][h3]Microphone Hardware Detection & Voice Input Improvements[/h3]

[p]Expanded microphone hardware status detection - Added comprehensive monitoring for various microphone devices[/p]
[p]Enhanced microphone status notifications - Improved feedback system to prevent voice input crashes and anomalies[/p]
[p]Steam Link compatibility improvements - Added experimental support for Steam Link microphone usage[/p]

[h3]Important Microphone Setup Requirements:[/h3][p]Please ensure the following for an optimal voice input experience:[/p]

[p]Confirm your microphone device is plugged in and enabled during gameplay[/p]
[p]Set your microphone as the default recording device[/p]
- [p]Right-click the system sound icon → Sounds → Set as default microphone device[/p]
[p]Grant microphone permissions to the desktop application[/p]
- [p]Refer to the previous patch notes for a detailed permission setup guide[/p]
[p]Avoid using virtual audio input devices - Use physical microphone hardware only[/p]

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2][h3]Text Chat Mode Fixes[/h3]

[p]Fixed Stella response issues - Resolved cases where Stella would stop responding in text conversation mode, eliminating the need for application restarts[/p]

[h3]Stability Improvements[/h3]

[p]Fixed various minor crash issues - Addressed several small but impactful stability problems[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Thank you for your continued feedback and support![/p][p]If you encounter any issues with this update, please report them through Steam's feedback system or our community forums.[/p]