FireAlpaca SE News

[p]Added ‘Thick Art Brush’ brush![/p][p]Here is a popular analog-like brush that expands your creativity🖌️✨[/p][p]This brush is available to download only with FireAlpaca SE.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]We’re distributing special brushes for the beta version of FireAlpaca SE 3.0, featuring the brand-new brush engine.[/p][p]The revamped engine introduces a wide range of new options, enabling much more powerful brush expressions.
Give them a try![/p][p][/p][h3]Improved brush features[/h3]

• [p]Simultaneous synthesizing of 3 strokes[/p][p]By applying 3 strokes such as clipping, mask blending, etc., you can create a brand new unique stroke.[/p]
• [p]Intricate brush tip expression[/p][p]You can assign 'round', 'material', or 'path (SVG path) to the brush tip, and combining them will enable to create an intricate expression.[/p]
• [p]Stipple function[/p][p]You can set up not to overlap a new stroke over an existing stroke. Your imagination will create a unique expression.[/p]
• [p]Improved watercolor parameter[/p][p]Watercolor parameter has been improved tremendously, which enables to create even more realistic watercolor expression.[/p][p][/p]

[p]For more details on how to join the beta test, please see the link below.[/p][p]How to Join the Beta[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[h3]Function Improvement[/h3]

• [p]When using the brush tip of an MDP file, the second and subsequent layers can now be expanded to the tip.[/p]
• [p]Improved stability when generating brush thumbnails.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Failure Correction[/h3]

• [p]Fixed a bug in selecting brush store categories.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug in the new brush engine's transparent color drawing.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug in specifying the font size in the text edit dialog on high dpi desktop environments.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where brushes with widths less than 1px could not be drawn when using an image file tip.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug that prevented the game from returning from autosave.[/p]
• [p]Correctly load brush tips for SVG paths that crashed.[/p]

[p]3 new "Side Dish" brushes are now available![/p][p]Here are stamp brushes that lets you draw yummy side dishes easily! ✨🍽️✨[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]We are pleased to announce that the beta version of FireAlpaca SE 3.0 (Windows only) is now available on Steam.
You can experience the latest features ahead of the official release.[/p][p][/p][p]FireAlpaca SE 3.0 Beta is available only to purchasers.[/p][p]For more information about FireAlpaca SE, please visit this page.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Key Features of SE 3.0[/h3]

• [p]New Brush Engine: Enables a wider range of brush expressions[/p]
• [p]16bit/ch Color Layers: Improved editing performance and more delicate color representation[/p]
• [p]New File Format (.MDZ): Multithreaded read/write support for faster loading and saving[/p]
• [p]MFG (GPU-based Filters): Create and add high-speed filters without needing a development environment[/p]
• [p]Project Feature: Manage multi-page comics smoothly and efficiently[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Important Notes[/h3]

• [p]The beta test may end without prior notice.[/p]
• [p]Available for Windows only.[/p]
• [p]We are not responsible for any file corruption or data loss. Please use the stable version for production work.[/p]
• [p]The “Blur Mode” for the blending brush is still under development and is not included in this beta version.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Focus Areas for Testing[/h3]

• [p]Performance and drawing experience with the new brush engine[/p]
• [p]Compatibility and stability of loading/saving in .MDZ format[/p]
• [p]Application of .MAR filters created with MFG Studio[/p]
• [p]General functionality and behavior of new features
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[p]You can download MFG Studio from the official MFG site:[/p][p] https://modernfilterlanguageforgpu.org/en/[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Access Code[/h3][p]Please use the following access code:[/p][p]
N46Qt8RdWgf2[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]How to Access the Beta Version (Switch to Beta Branch)[/h3]

1. [p]Launch the Steam client[/p]
2. [p]Right-click "FireAlpaca SE" in your library and select “Properties”[/p]
3. [p]Click “Betas” from the left-hand menu[/p]
4. [p]Enter the access code and click “opt-in:v3_beta - 3.0 β”[/p]
5. [p]In the dropdown menu, select “v3_beta - 3.0 β”[/p]
6. [p]Close the window to begin automatic installation of the beta version
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[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]How to Revert to the Stable Version[/h3]

1. [p]Launch the Steam client[/p]
2. [p]Right-click "FireAlpaca SE" in your library and select “Properties”[/p]
3. [p]Click “Betas” from the left-hand menu[/p]
4. [p]From the dropdown menu, select “None”
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[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]How to Report Issues[/h3][p]If you encounter any bugs or have feedback, please post in the Community Hub.
We truly appreciate your support and look forward to your feedback.[/p]