Solaroids News

Welcome new players and thank you for playing and competing in the :solaroidsS::solaroidsO:ːsolaroidsLːːsolaroidsAː:solaroidsR::solaroidsO::solaroidsI:ːsolaroidsDː:solaroidsS: monthly high score challenge.

Congratulations to all!

[h3]1st - Harnulfson / 93,422,165[/h3]
1st place this month goes to Harnulfson. Harnulfson is a regular player and past holder of the monthly high score title. With a score of 93,422,165 achieved early in the month using Classic (Asteroids-like) control style, Harnulfson held the lead but didn't top their all-time best of over 186M points (7th).

[h3]2nd - Piegos / 60,459,690[/h3]
2nd place goes to Piegos, who is both a new player and a riser in the all-time leaderboards (13th). Piegos took 2nd place this month with their all-time best of 60,459,690. Congratulations! Piegos also achieved this top score using the Classic (Asteroids-like) control style common among many in the top ranks.

[h3]3rd - Starcrunch / 5,975,660[/h3]
Finally, 3rd place goes Starcrunch with 5,975,660 achieved early in the month using Modern (dual-stick) control style. Starcrunch recently took the top slot (December) with there all-time best score of almost 120M (9th), achieving their determination to make it into the top 10.

Note: Only the First Credit leaderboards are used for the monthly challenge.

[h2]Extra Challenge - NOT COMPLETED ːsteamsadː[/h2]

We didn't quite fill the monthly board, so unfortunately the challenge is forfeit this month. That being said, the challenge still remains outstanding. I'll be watching for the time when the scales tip and that board is full again!

As a refresher for any new players, if the boards are filled, the top three slots get Solaroids soundtrack Steam keys. Use it yourself, give it away, or sell it if you can. The soundtrack is no longer tied to the game, it's been freed from DLC prison.



I'll be keeping this extra challenge open for a while, so we'll see if there are enough competing players next month!

Cheers!

Chad (kiates)

[h3]Have a Feature Request or Discover a Lingering Issue?[/h3]
Do you have a feature request or find a lingering bug/issue? If so then post it to the Steam Solaroids Community. Many of the tweaks, features, other additions, or future plans for Solaroids have originated with the community.

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Come join the (Solaroids Discord Server), exercise some much needed bragging rights, say high to other players, share some tips, and give me your thoughts about what would make the Best Asteroids Style Space Shooter on the planet.

I see some regulars this month after radio silence for a while. Welcome back and thank you for playing and competing in the :solaroidsS::solaroidsO:ːsolaroidsLːːsolaroidsAː:solaroidsR::solaroidsO::solaroidsI:ːsolaroidsDː:solaroidsS: monthly high score challenge.

Congratulations to all!

1st place this month goes to long time player BLURR with a score of 49,838,145 using the ultra-competitive Classic (Asteroids-like) control style. BLURR's either getting rusty, or this is just a "casual" practice run for the new year, ːsteammockingː. Looking forward to seeing you beat your all time high score of 259,940,365 in 2021.

2nd place, with a score of 28,526,215, goes to another regular this side of the galaxy, Harnulfson, also using the Classic control style. Harnulfson ranks on the all-time boards in 7th place with 186,697,535, just behind yours truly.

Finally, 3rd place goes to another regular player PunchDrunk with 14,630,535, only with the Modern (dual-stick) control style.

Note: Only the First Credit leaderboards are used for the monthly challenge.



We didn't quite fill the monthly board, so unfortunately the challenge is forfeit this month. That being said, the challenge still remains outstanding. I'll be watching for the time when the scales tip and that board is full again!

As a refresher for any new players, if the boards are filled, the top three slots get Solaroids soundtrack Steam keys. Use it yourself, give it away, or sell it if you can. The soundtrack is no longer tied to the game, it's been freed from DLC prison.



I'll be keeping this extra challenge open for a while, so we'll see if there are enough competing players next month!

Cheers!

Chad (kiates)


Come join the (Solaroids Discord Server), exercise some much needed bragging rights, say high to other players, share some tips, and give me your thoughts about what would make the Best Asteroids Style Space Shooter on the planet.


Sign up on my Early Access Page to be notified at full launch across all platforms, not just Steam.

Wow, the number of players just continued to climb through December! Lot's of new names this month!

Welcome to the new players, and thank you for playing... :solaroidsS::solaroidsO:ːsolaroidsLːːsolaroidsAː:solaroidsR::solaroidsO::solaroidsI:ːsolaroidsDː:solaroidsS:

Congratulations to all!

1st place goes to brand new player Starcrunch with a great score of 119,771,885 using the Modern (dual-stick) control style. Kudos also for the solid placement in the top 10 on the all-time boards as well.

2nd place, and also a new name this month, is Arcadae with 21,294,740 points and also using the Modern (dual-stick) control style.

Finally, in 3rd place is ☣ βioClone λx-45 ☣ with 5,738,680 and also using the Modern (dual-stick) control style.

Note: Only the First Credit leaderboards are used for the monthly challenge.



The monthly boards are full this month again! So as promised, I have Solaroids OST digital cards/keys for those in the winners circle. Use it yourself, give it away, or sell it if you can. The soundtrack is no longer tied to the game, it's been freed from DLC prison.

I think the easiest way to verify and transfer the digital card/key is via Steams friend/chat system. If you are in the top 3 this month, send me a friend request via Steam to claim your prize, and I'll send you a digital card/key via chat. You can de-friend me afterwards! ːsteamsaltyː



I'll be keeping this extra challenge open for a while, so we'll see if there are enough competing players next month!

Cheers!

Chad (kiates)


Come join the (Solaroids Discord Server), exercise some much needed bragging rights, say high to other players, share some tips, and give me your thoughts about what would make the Best Asteroids Style Space Shooter on the planet.


Sign up on my Early Access Page to be notified at full launch across all platforms, not just Steam.

Minor feature updates and/or bug fixes.

• When changing resolution it no longer changes the resolution immediately, but instead waits for confirmation.
  

• Fix issue where lowest resolution was used as the default when no save game data is available to select the preferred resolution.
  
• Improve robustness when changing resolutions in full-screen/non-borderless mode.
  

Minor feature updates and/or bug fixes.

• When accessing via Steam Link, override and limit choices for Reticle Size, HUD Size, and Zoom Level to optimize the experience for phone and tablet client types.
  
• Add a Particles option under the Effects category that allows the number of particles to be tuned to taste and/or system capabilities.
  
• Updates to framework libraries.
  

• Fix issue with Steam Link where using the Steam Link "shortcut" results in the wrong action set being applied first.
  
• Fix issue where selecting a Framrate of 144 results in actually using 120.
  
• Fix potential crash when refreshing high scores.
  
• Fix Infiltrator behavior under Framrates higher than 60 where the enemy would "turn slowly".