WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition News

Pups-running-away bug is fixed now, sorry about that
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v1.0.9d

[h3]IMPROVEMENTS:[/h3]
* Optimized queries to WolfQuest game account on server, to reduce server load.
* Unclaimable hexes around the cattle ranch are now tinted gray, to be clearer that they are unclaimable.
* Reduced effect of difficulty level when struggling to escape from ranch trap.
* Rival pack wolves in Lost River now have varying attributes.

[h3]BUGS FIXED in LOST RIVER:[/h3]
* Animals can still spawn in Floppy's enclosure.
* Pups won't enter tall grass a northeast rendezvous site.
* Multiplayer Lobby: Some info not shown in preview panel for Lost River map.
* In Merriweather house, wolf can glitch into a closed room, forever entombed there.
* Lost River collectible objects don't glow in scent view.
* Blank achievement alert appears at certain times.
* Don't Throw Stones achievement doesn't register if visited in late summer (during Endless Summer quest).
* Blades landmark sub-achievement doesn't register if visited in early spring (during Find Den quest).
* In summertime, red maple tree at Monday Gulch den grows 2x in size.
* Trekker and Long-Distance Traveler achievements now indicate distance traveled in the notification, and do not appear if player has already unlocked achievement for that distance, to avoid confusion.
* Various den issues (den opening shrinking not enlarging when being dug out; one den without a hole in the ground; many dens don't glow in scent view)
* Dachshund levitates when swimming.
* Dead dogs don't smell.
* Can't climb onto bed in hunting lodge.
* Various issues with NPC pathfinding.
* In certain spots, players can get stuck when leaving the cattle ranch once daytime arrives.
* Many terrain, water, and environment issues (potholes, gaps in terrain or deep snow, etc.)

We've made some optimizations of the WQ user account system on the server, which should greatly reduce the server load. A patch coming soon will also have further optimizations, so we are optimistic that we won't be seeing significant issues with logging into your account and registering achievements in your account. Very sorry about the troubles over the past five days!

[h3]BUGS FIXED in LOST RIVER:[/h3]
* Collectibles don't glow in scent view.
* Some rocks are black on low-quality object setting.
* Pup and mate pathfinding issues at a couple dens.
* Player-wolf can't enter doghouse near downtown.
* Some other terrain and environment issues.

Obviously the WolfQuest server is having trouble handling the many people playing the game since the Lost River map release. First, thank you all for buying the DLC! We really appreciate it. But it's very frustrating that during peak times, you can't always log in or stay logged into your account (which is necessary to earn achievements). We've made some changes on the server to help with this, and are looking at more improvements, both in the short-term and the long-term. In the meantime, we ask for your patience. Very sorry about the trouble and frustration!

[h2]1.0.9b - Released 16 December 2022[/h2]

[h3]BUGS FIXED in LOST RIVER:[/h3]
* Game stalls on black screen when moving from Establish Territory to Find a Den.
* On low graphics quality settings, some large rocks are white.
* Two dog dens in the house near downtown.