Public beta for v1.0.5a available now (UPDATED)
IMPORTANT: To fix a critical bug listed below, this version is not compatible with the last official version (1.0.5), so the multiplayer lobby will only show games on the same version (either 1.0.5 or 1.0.5a beta). This will be the case until we release 1.0.5a for everyone, which we plan to do soon.
[h3]1.0.5a beta 2 - released 23 September 2020[/h3]
This beta is currently only available for Windows computers.
IMPROVEMENTS:
* When client-player is leaving multiplayer game, we added explanatory text about wolf staying in limbo state for five minutes if the player is returning soon.
* When using a controller, controller icons appear now in mission intro panels instead of keyboard icons.
* When viewing a message from a pack, the Reply button now opens the Packs panel so the player can reply to everyone.
BUGS FIXED:
* Game stalls out when trying to create or join multiplayer game, or returns to main menu. (We've fixed a couple bugs with this, but there may be others still, so please submit a bug report if it happens.)
* Players occasionally encounter enormous packs with 30 or more stranger wolves. (Possible fix in this beta, but if it happens to you, we need reports from host and other players.)
* Some unnecessary words removed from badwords filter.
[h3]1.0.5a beta 3 - released 24 September 2020[/h3]
IMPORTANT: To fix a critical bug listed below, this version is not compatible with the last official version (1.0.5), so the multiplayer lobby will only show games on the same version (either 1.0.5 or 1.0.5a beta). This will be the case until we release 1.0.5a for everyone, which we plan to do soon.
BUGS FIXED:
* In multiplayer, if some players are using this beta version and others using the last official version (1.0.5), wolves have generic "NPC Wolf" names.
* Occasionally players are unable to leave the game while sleeping because the "Are you sure" notification is not shown.
[h3]1.0.5a beta 4 - released 24 September 2020[/h3]
BUGS FIXED
* Various connection issues when creating or joining a multiplayer game. (Fixes for several of these, along with better notifications. Quite possibly some similar bugs remain, so please submit reports if you experience them.)
* In Accounts, Add Friend and Add to Pack input fields do not allow underscores or similar special characters.
[h3]1.0.5a beta 5 - released 23 September 2020[/h3]
IMPORTANT: To fix a critical bug listed below, this version is not compatible with the last official version (1.0.5), so the multiplayer lobby will only show games on the same version (either 1.0.5 or 1.0.5a beta). This will be the case until we release 1.0.5a for everyone, which we plan to do soon.
BUGS FIXED
* When changing region in multiplayer lobby, the notification stays on longer than necessary.
* In Accounts: Add Friend, username remains in text field after sending the request.
* In Accounts: Packs: you can send a Pack message without a subject line.
[h3]1.0.5a beta 5 - released 24 September 2020[/h3]
BUGS FIXED
* When changing region in multiplayer lobby, the notification stays on longer than necessary.
* In Accounts: Add Friend, username remains in text field after sending the request.
* In Accounts: Packs: you can send a Pack message without a subject line.
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[h3]TO GET THE BETA BUILD[/h3]
1) In the Steam app, go to your Library, then right-click on the WolfQuest: AE name in the left column and choose Properties.
2) Then go to the Betas tab and select the WQ current Beta option in the pulldown. No password is necessary. Steam should then start downloading it. Later you can switch back to the public version in that Betas tab, by selecting NONE in that pulldown.
[h3]1.0.5a beta 2 - released 23 September 2020[/h3]
This beta is currently only available for Windows computers.
IMPROVEMENTS:
* When client-player is leaving multiplayer game, we added explanatory text about wolf staying in limbo state for five minutes if the player is returning soon.
* When using a controller, controller icons appear now in mission intro panels instead of keyboard icons.
* When viewing a message from a pack, the Reply button now opens the Packs panel so the player can reply to everyone.
BUGS FIXED:
* Game stalls out when trying to create or join multiplayer game, or returns to main menu. (We've fixed a couple bugs with this, but there may be others still, so please submit a bug report if it happens.)
* Players occasionally encounter enormous packs with 30 or more stranger wolves. (Possible fix in this beta, but if it happens to you, we need reports from host and other players.)
* Some unnecessary words removed from badwords filter.
[h3]1.0.5a beta 3 - released 24 September 2020[/h3]
IMPORTANT: To fix a critical bug listed below, this version is not compatible with the last official version (1.0.5), so the multiplayer lobby will only show games on the same version (either 1.0.5 or 1.0.5a beta). This will be the case until we release 1.0.5a for everyone, which we plan to do soon.
BUGS FIXED:
* In multiplayer, if some players are using this beta version and others using the last official version (1.0.5), wolves have generic "NPC Wolf" names.
* Occasionally players are unable to leave the game while sleeping because the "Are you sure" notification is not shown.
[h3]1.0.5a beta 4 - released 24 September 2020[/h3]
BUGS FIXED
* Various connection issues when creating or joining a multiplayer game. (Fixes for several of these, along with better notifications. Quite possibly some similar bugs remain, so please submit reports if you experience them.)
* In Accounts, Add Friend and Add to Pack input fields do not allow underscores or similar special characters.
[h3]1.0.5a beta 5 - released 23 September 2020[/h3]
IMPORTANT: To fix a critical bug listed below, this version is not compatible with the last official version (1.0.5), so the multiplayer lobby will only show games on the same version (either 1.0.5 or 1.0.5a beta). This will be the case until we release 1.0.5a for everyone, which we plan to do soon.
BUGS FIXED
* When changing region in multiplayer lobby, the notification stays on longer than necessary.
* In Accounts: Add Friend, username remains in text field after sending the request.
* In Accounts: Packs: you can send a Pack message without a subject line.
[h3]1.0.5a beta 5 - released 24 September 2020[/h3]
BUGS FIXED
* When changing region in multiplayer lobby, the notification stays on longer than necessary.
* In Accounts: Add Friend, username remains in text field after sending the request.
* In Accounts: Packs: you can send a Pack message without a subject line.
__________________________________________
[h3]TO GET THE BETA BUILD[/h3]
1) In the Steam app, go to your Library, then right-click on the WolfQuest: AE name in the left column and choose Properties.
2) Then go to the Betas tab and select the WQ current Beta option in the pulldown. No password is necessary. Steam should then start downloading it. Later you can switch back to the public version in that Betas tab, by selecting NONE in that pulldown.