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Yogtober 2024 Winners!

It took a village to scare Yog!

Greetings, mortals! Yog has been on the edge of his tendrils looking over all the haunting entries you submitted for Yogtober, and it truly took a village - and now we’re thrilled to reveal the winners! This spooky building contest was all about crafting the creepiest, most atmospheric village you could imagine; one that could even make Yog himself cower in fear.

A HUGE thank-you to all who submitted; Yogtober wouldn’t have been the same without you!

So, without further ado, here are Yog’s Chosen:

MODDED

[h2]FIRST PLACE[/h2]
Wraith of Kalarathia!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNX_Lgv9fOE&t

[h2]SECOND PLACE[/h2]
Halkhan!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mgb1megHcQ

[h2]THIRD PLACE[/h2]
Xeno!


More screenshots here (Google Drive)



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UNMODDED

[h2]FIRST PLACE[/h2]
Jackson & Ea!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdTWrnp312E

[h2]SECOND PLACE[/h2]
DeadLokd57!
https://youtu.be/jYjwucibW80?si=yXEWMQgwdvTiSvuG

[h2]THIRD PLACE[/h2]
bruux0!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWXxnpJ3flA


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HONORABLE MENTIONS

_ Nellie_!
https://youtu.be/-04bUG4h8XQ

Dark_Overlord!


traveroco0630!
https://youtu.be/JcgaVBHm7hU

hughsicle!
https://youtu.be/NAUyo-39AGo

Tamagotchi!
https://youtu.be/n_a5p8hOEFI


Congratulations to the winners, and once again we want to extend a huge thanks to everyone who joined this year for Yogtober! You all crushed it, and we’re already counting down to next year’s contest.

Age of Heroes Chapter 1 Hotfix: 4 November 2024



  • Fix for Thralls being teleported to coordinates 0,0,0 and offmap while Living Settlements is active
  • Fix for returning all previous Barkeepers
  • Fix for Gjermumbdu Helmet Visually appearing (Freya Questline Reward)
  • Fix for Thralls being randomly given negative status effects (Poisoned)
  • Fix for Enabled/Disabled Living Settlements settings per placeable saving between singleplayer sessions
  • Fix for stationary player characters and NPCs falling through collision.
  • Fixes for several erroneous undermesh instant kill locations on Exiled Lands and Siptah.

The Chase the Horizon Sale has Arrived!

Hi everyone!

Funcom is thrilled to host the Chase the Horizon publisher sale, giving the stage to all games that light the spark of exploration, with plenty of discounts!

Conan Exiles joins a long list of fantastic titles from other developers. Venture forth into the unknown and discover the next horizon you will chase.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/33090091/view/4369139460261771009

The event will remain until 28 October.

It takes a village to scare Yog! The Yogtober building contest is on!

Greetings, Exiles!

The moon-drenched flesh of those who dare to wander the villages at night is the delicacy Yog most favors when sacrifices are made in his name.
[h2]It takes a village to scare Yog! [/h2]
What’s better in a Hero's life than conquering lands and cursing at the Gods? This year’s Yogtober building contest is no simple task. It will require the combined efforts of an entire well-equipped village to overcome the terrors of his grasp!
Walking alone at night could be the demise of your citizens, but we will not falter Exiles! On this Yogtober, we urge you to join us in this great task! To keep his tentacles away, we pledge that you build a village more terrifying than Yog himself!
[h3]Prizes will be dropping directly from Yog’s grasp [/h3]
This year Yog himself said all platforms are welcome in trying to scare him away. And he demanded that we divide the contest into 2 categories: unmodded and modded.


Both categories will have a first, second and third winners of the following:
1st place:
Nemedian Haunted Bundle + Cursed tree (knowledge unlocked from the Battle Pass Season 1, Chapter 2) + DLC of choice + Surprise package
2nd place:
Nemedian Haunted Bundle + Cursed tree (knowledge unlocked from the Battle Pass Season 1, Chapter 2) + DLC of choice
3rd place:
Buried arm prop (knowledge unlocked from the Nemedian Haunted bundle) + Cursed tree previously on the Battle Pass + DLC of choice

Yog also asked us to convey that he might be ok with sending out a few additional gifts for honorable mentions. He seems to be in a good mood...So, get to building, Exiles!

[h3]Due date[/h3]
Beware of the dates, Exiles! Yog will not accept entries if they are submitted after the deadline. No sacrifice to his name will change his big head!
[hr][/hr]The contest is officially starting today! Submissions will be accepted from October 21st to November 10th at 11pm UTC.
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[h3]What to do [/h3]
Read closely, Exile. If the requirements are not met to Yog’s expectations his wrath you might face!
A scary village you shall build, and for it these must be observed:
  1. Maximum of 20x20 foundation blocks or walls arranged at will or 40 blocks counting all the sides. Ensure you have all your decorations and building pieces within the maximum space. It could be a square, a circle, or a cat but it needs to sum to a maximum of 20x20 blocks or foundation walls. For example, you can make it 10x30, 5x35, or 15x25, if the max count of pieces around the village is 40 blocks.
    • There is no vertical limit but be mindful we must be able to count the pieces and houses as described in the requirement number 2 and “How to enter” sections.
  2. Minimum 4 houses/huts/structures. There is no but be mindful of how many you can fit within the 20x20 blocks range. A “house” is considered a contained space inside a village, with some artistic flexibility, such as lacking roof or a wall.
  3. Each construction should contain at least one follower-worker from any of the professions available and have a workbench/station they have access to. Workers are followers of the following professions: blacksmith, armorer, carpenter, alchemist, tanner, smelter, cook, sorcerer, priest, and taskmaster. At least 4 workers should be visible on the screenshots or video showcase.
  4. Your village should have at least 1 bed, 1 chair, and 1 campfire available to fulfill their workers' needs and should be visible on the screenshots or video showcase.

[h3]How to Enter [/h3]
Exile, you can submit a single video or screenshots of your village containing the items described next in this section, additionally to the ones described in the "What to do” section.
To submit your entry you must fill in the following form:

[h4]Submitting your entry [/h4]
If submitting a video:
  • For a Video, please keep it to a maximum of 5 minutes.
  • Add to the form a link to your video.
    • Consider using easily accessible upload platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, or similar.
    • If using Twitch, make sure to send a link to the timestamp starting where you would like for us to count the 5 minutes.
    • Any video longer or not properly timestamped will only be considered for its 5 initial minutes.
  • Only videos hosted on a public platform will be accepted into this contest.
  • In the video, at some point, you must show the village from above or at a strategic position where the number of blocks and constructions used can be easily viewed and counted.
    • Please make sure that part of the video where we can count the pieces and requirements can be paused and it’s clearly visible.
  • Tag your video with the hashtag #YogtoberVillage
If submitting screenshots
  • For screenshots/pictures, up to 10 screenshots showcasing your village will be accepted.
  • 1 screenshot out of the total of 10 must be from above the village or at a strategic position where the number of blocks and constructions used can be easily viewed and counted.
  • Share in the form a link to your post on the “Creative Corner” section of the forum with your entry and tag #YogtoberVillage on the title.
    • Easily accessible upload platforms such as Google Drive, One Drive, or Dropbox will also be accepted, send the link in the form.
    • If using cloud platforms, make sure to allow anyone with the link to view it. If the folder is password protected, we will not be able to include you in the contest.
Some basic rules:
  • No editing pictures.
  • No more than 1 entry per person per email/FuncomID
  • No more than 10 pictures or 1 video link (no longer than 5 minutes).
  • Entry must adhere to the Conan Exiles Code of Conduct.
  • When you submit your building entry, you affirm that it is your own work. You may have help making it, but it can only be submitted once. Please do not submit an entry that you did not make.
  • You may use DLC, Battle Pass, and Black Lotus Bazaar items.
  • If on PC, you can use Ansel to take screenshots.
  • If you want to submit your entry in the unmodded category make sure you don’t have any mods installed. If we spot any mods, even UI ones, your entry will be rejected.
  • If you submit your entry in the modded category there are no limits on how many mods you can use. Go wild!

[h3]Judging [/h3]
We’ll be judging spookiness, creativity in building the village, how you dress your villagers, and if the vibes are worthy of Yogtober. Additionally, and above it if all the requirements were met.

Our body of judges this year will include your Community managers, esteemed members of Funcom’s Council of Crom, and a few handpicked Content Creators you might know.
[hr][/hr]Winners will be announced on November 19th. [hr][/hr]
[h3]Terms and Conditions [/h3]
Odds of winning will be determined by the number of entries.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY

Privacy:
Funcom’s Privacy Policy is at: Privacy Policy - Funcom

Restrictions:
VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Participants must be of legal age in their country of residence to participate. Directors, officers and employees of Sponsor, its parent, and any of their respective affiliate companies, subsidiaries, agents, professional advisors, advertising and promotional agencies, and immediate families of each are not eligible to win any prizes. All applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.

Use of Entries:
In consideration of the chance to enter the Contest, The Sponsor(s) shall have the perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide license and right to use, modify, reproduce, publish, perform, display, distribute, make derivative works of and otherwise commercially and non-commercially exploit Entrant’s name, character, likeness, and entry materials in perpetuity and throughout the universe, in any manner or medium now existing or hereafter developed, without separate compensation to Entrant or any other person or entity.

General Release:
By entering the Contest, Entrant releases participating sponsors and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agencies (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Contest or delivery, misdelivery, acceptance, possession, use of or inability to use any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, taxes, fees, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy.

Affidavit, Release and Data Collection:
As a condition of being awarded any prize, winners will be required to execute and deliver to Sponsor’s a signed Affidavit of Eligibility, which includes an acceptance of these Official Rules, a release of liability and delivery information for prizes. Entrant is informed that the data collector is Funcom Oslo AS., and the data collected will be transferred to the United States of America. Upon request, Entrant will be provided with access to Entrant’s personal data. Entrant may withdraw their personal data upon request, however in such an event, Entrant will be disqualified as an entrant in the Contest prior to the fulfillment of prizes.

Prizes:
Offered prizes are valued at the following:
  • Nemedian Haunted bundle ($15.40)
  • Cursed tree ($5.40)
  • DLC ($9.99)
  • Surprise package containing: 1 T-shirt, 1 art poster, and 1 notebook estimated at ($107.38)
  • Buried arm prop ($1.80)
Winners List:
November 19th at 2pm UTC winners will be posted on the Funcom official forums.

Sponsors: Funcom Oslo AS.
Kirkegata 12 N-0153 Oslo Norway

The Age of Heroes Has Arrived!

Greetings Exiles!

The new major update is here! Let your war cries fill the air in welcome to the Age of Heroes. Glorious times are upon us!

Embark on new exciting quests with two new Companions, transform your base into a living settlement full of workers and warriors, and more!

Now, witness the consequences of taking everything from a warrior of the Aesir, and leaving them alive. This is Freya, one of the Companions who will join you.

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[h2]Patch Highlights[/h2]


In this first Chapter of the Age of Heroes, meet Liu Fei, the Khitan sorcerer, and Freya, the Aesir warrior. Embark on each of their epic questlines to gain their loyalty as a permanent Companion. These fully voiced characters will each gain perks unique to them based on your actions during their story.

The time has come, Exile. Lead these heroes through the blaze of corruption and vengeance – to glory!


Today, all of your worker thralls are transformed into living, breathing people. No longer mere items in your inventory, workers will now also go about their business in your base, socializing and meeting needs like sleep, hunger, and rest. Don’t worry, their duties will still be tended to, even when away from their crafting table.

When danger is present, some succumb to panic and flee, while others will stand and protect their leader. They are the lifeblood of your settlement.

This is a major overhaul that comes with many quality-of-life improvements, new UI, knock-on effects, and other details, so make sure to check out in the patch notes below.



Along with these two major features, today’s update brings a slew of bug fixes and improvements. We are aware of a persistent issue causing some players to fall through foundations or die suddenly. We will continue to investigate this and will fix it as soon as possible. Thank you to everyone for their reports and patience while the team finds the solution.

Keep your eye on our channels for news on what we’re crafting for the next Chapter in the Age of Heroes.

Slay and survive, Exiles!

[hr][/hr][h3]IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING MODS[/h3]
Please remember that updates can mess with the functionality of your installed mods. We suggest taking a backup of your current database before updating to any new patch if you have mods installed.
[hr][/hr]
  • Companions!
  • Living Settlements!
  • Cages in the Exiled Lands!
  • Bug fixes!
  • …and much more!

[h3]Companions[/h3]
  • Rescue and recruit new unique followers who will join your pursuit to dominate the Exiled Lands.
  • Help them overcome challenges through multi-day quests across various locations and encounters.
  • A Disembodied voice summons you to a perilous situation east of the Celestial Plaza. Hear the plight of the sorcerer Liu Fei and aid him in his struggle to survive.
  • Billowing black smoke will lead you to Freya’s Hovel in the Highlands. Discover what tragedy has befallen the warrior Freya and help her overcome her demons.
  • Each Companion has several unique Perks to unlock. The perks they receive are based on the actions taken during their questlines.

[h3]Living Settlements[/h3]
  • All new functionality for crafter thralls and crafting stations throughout your settlement.
  • Crafter thralls are now fully functional NPCs.
  • A new section has been added for all crafting station interfaces, allowing you to select which crafting bonus you would like to apply to your crafts as well as displaying the details of those bonuses.
  • Crafter thralls will now go about their lives within your settlement fulfilling their daily routines, including work, relaxation, and entertainment as they see fit.
  • Each individual placeable now has a toggle from the radial menu allowing or disallowing followers to use them.
  • Server-wide Toggle for Living Settlements added.

[h3]Additional[/h3]
  • Barkeepers can now be found and rescued from cages across the Exiled Lands.
  • Engaging in combat with a Tavern Patron will now kick them out of your tavern.
  • Crafters are now able to be rescued from prisoner cages found within Stygian Legion camps after successfully thwarting a purge.

The first chapter of the Age of Heroes offers a diverse array of content for the Bazaar! Expect new offerings from from the wilderness with the Pictish Hunter and Pictish Furniture bundles, stargazing with the Corinthian Noble, Corinthian Observatory Lounge, and Argossean Observatory Building Sets, and the Zingaran Vintner bundle!
[h3]Fixes[/h3]
  • Arcane Motif Stonebrick Frames bundle has new icons that accurately show the contents of the bundle/feat.
  • Poitain Tilt Barrier has been updated where players can now joust and hit their targets from across the barrier.

[h3]Mod Devkit[/h3]
The Mod Devkit is now updated for the live release of Age of Heroes. This version does not contain major changes from the beta version of the devkit, but we recommend authors recook their mods.
  • Delving now works more reliably and has been restructured internally to use gameplay tags.

Exiles on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Sony platforms can now Share and Verify their Email Address directly in-game to join our mailing list. This is purely optional.
  • Microsoft Store (PC) will receive this feature in a future update.

For more information please check this article on our [Help Center].

While this isn’t a gameplay feature per se, we thought it worth mentioning a new function for all platforms where you can redeem codes in-game for rewards. The first batch of codes and shinies using this system is coming soon, so keep an eye out!

For more information please check this article on our [Help Center].
  • Battle Pass and Challenges have been removed.
  • Main Menu now plays background videos.
  • Purge performance improved.
  • Reduced health for Stone Thrones, Large Water Wells, and Battle Standard from 300000 to 10000.
  • Adjusted weight for alcoholic drinks and Spiced Fowl from 1.75 to 0.1 to match other food/drinks.
  • Survivalist Expertise now depletes hunger and thirst 33% slower instead of 50% slower.
  • Reduced base stamina damage for Baal-Pteor’s Lodestone from 30 to 3.
  • It is now possible to fur, layered fur, and layered silk in Storage Container: Skinning.
  • Balance changes to health for several NPC factions.
  • Chain bindings can now be repaired using Steel Bars and don’t require Weapon Repair Kits.
  • The Blacksmith Journey step that used to read “Harvest coal” now reads “Obtain fuel” and now better represents various fuel types. In addition, players can obtain any type of fuel to complete this step.
  • Changed the crafting station for the Pride of Aesir armor so that it can be crafted on the Isle of Siptah.
  • The following emotes can now be found on Siptah by interacting with emote-teaching books:
    • Cross Arms
    • Fistpunch
    • Submissive
    • Spit
    • Pushups
  • (Gamepad) Sorting type and/or Filter can be reset with a long press on R3/L3.
  • Search tab under Knowledge can now be used while on gamepad on PC/PS5.
  • Market Windows can now be converted/replaced/upgraded into walls, frames, and windowed walls, and vice-versa.
  • Adjusted door health to be more consistent for Pyramid, Yamatai Tower Sliding Door, Yamatai Tower Door, and Turanian Door.

[h3]Followers[/h3]
  • ‘Smart Object’ (aka green ghosts) Placement scale and pathing have been improved.
  • Multiple smart objects can be interacted with at once.
  • All beds now count as valid placement spots for both players and thralls.
  • NPCs no longer teleport far away from their chair when attacked.
  • Followers and pets now take food from thrall pot and feed box.
  • Follower Status is now hidden in nameplates when they are not actively in Following, Guarding, or Scouting mode.
    • Followers set to Guarding or Scouting retain this nameplate status. Otherwise, their nameplate status hidden by default.
  • Nameplates of active followers have been expanded to display more useful information.
    • Instead of showing as ‘Following’, the character now displays their current engagement behavior, as set within its behavior menu (e.g. Passive, Defensive, Aggressive)
      • The exception to this is non-combat followers (such as mounts), who should continue to display “Following”.
  • The nameplate also now displays the current orders being executed by your follower, such as attacking, moving, fleeing, etc.
  • Fixed an issue causing Kick to not always deal damage and knockback while dual-wielding.
  • Large crystal nodes can now once again be harvested by axes, pickaxes, and picks. Lay rest thine blistered hands.
  • Male character model hands no longer clip through Bloodletter Shield.
  • Grave Matters Event no longer overlaps with camp at New Luxor.
  • Raid Base NPCs are no longer moved great distances when put into the fatality state.
  • Forgotten Tribe & Accursed NPCs now have the correct Natural Armor Value.
  • Fixed overlap, stacking, and clipping issues for Owl-on-a-perch, Grape Stomping Tub, Corinthian Chests, Pictish Warlord lamp, Corinthian Couch, Bowl of Grapes, and Multiple Crate of Spices.
  • Fixed an issue where you can fall through the map upon respawn.
  • Ballistas now grant the correct amount of resources back when dismantled.
  • Mirror Image spell and Globe of Yezud will no longer taunt non-friendly thralls in PVE.
  • Foundations can now be dismantled if placed deep into the ground.
  • Exiles no longer become stuck in latrines. Huzzah.