WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition News

[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.

[h3]IMPROVEMENTS:[/h3]
* Made rival packs work a bit harder to maintain their territory during the fall, so they won't be so gung-ho about expanding in the winter.
* For Steam users, you don't have to be logged now to have Lost River DLC unlocked (if purchased, of course).

[h3]BUGS FIXED:[/h3]
* Some Lost River dreams are white.
* Trekker (and Long Distance Traveler) achievement won't unlock if game is saved and reloaded during the journey.
* Some gaps in deep snow (but more still need to be fixed).
* Some of the new animals switch models when dying, or are inconsistent between host and client in multiplayer games.
* Den raids by new animals show coyote icon in corner.
* On low graphics quality levels, some big rocks are black.
* Pyrite and Geyser Tonic collectibles sometimes float in air.
* Player-wolf can get stuck trying to dig out the den under the shed above Grant's Creek.
* If player has edited the mate's bio, ironwolf autosaves revert to normal saves.
* If Good Memory perk is active, some Lost River dens show the wrong den icon on the map.
* Mate has trouble entering and pathfinding inside the coffee shop, RedHead Rooster, and the modern glass house.
* Completion music doesn't play when finishing the Loaf at Rendezvous Site quest.
* Pups can have troubles when walking around the truck den.
* Road and sidewalk mesh isn't reliably reactivated after moving from winter to spring season.
* Other animals can spawn in Floppy's enclosure, and Floppy can spawn outside it.
* Pups sometimes have pathfinding troubles at some tree dens.
* Many minor issues with terrain and game environment (not all reported issues are fixed yet).

The v1.0.9 update is now available, with a few improvements and fixes to the main game, plus the new reimagined Lost River game map, available as DLC for US$12!

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[h3]NEW: LOST RIVER MAP (DLC)[/h3]
A fictional area in the Mountain West, featuring both expansive wilderness and a mysteriously-abandoned town. Some years ago, all human residents evacuated the town of Lost RIver. Nature has begun to reclaim the place, with elk herds and other wildlife wandering the abandoned streets and subdivisions. Wolves may wonder what happened here, but they will never know. This is a reimagined version of the Lost River: Classic map, remade from the ground up and now equal to the scope and quality of Amethyst Mountain and Slough Creek.

Features;
* 8x8 kilometer map (30% larger than the WQ:AE Yellowstone maps)
* The full arc of quests, from learning to hunt through raising pups. (That currently brings you to Endless Summer, but once the Saga is completed, it will be available in Lost River as well as in the Yellowstone maps.)
* The mysterious town of Lost River, which humans abandoned some years ago -- but where you'll find clues about their activities and concerns.
* A vast wilderness reaching into the mountains, where elk roam and grizzlies roar, dotted with interesting natural and human-made features.
* Over a dozen buildings that wolves can enter and explore.
* All the gameplay and animals in the main game, plus a few more!
* Over 20 new achievements.
* Cattle ranch where players can press their luck by preying on the herd -- but beware of tricks that the ranchers have up their sleeves!
* New music tracks when exploring the human areas of the map, in the same style as the original Lost River soundtrack.
* And much more (including the return of Lost River's best-kept secret) -- but you'll have to explore the map to discover it all.

[h3]ALSO NEW:[/h3]
* Once you have a mate, a new Mate tab appears in Pack Info, where you can see your mate's attributes and genetics, and write a short biography if you wish. (Bio is saved with the game save.)
* Snow remains at high elevations in the springtime. Snow coverage is now synced correctly between the terrain and rocks, trees, and other objects, based on elevation.

[h3]
IMPROVEMENTS:[/h3]
* For the "travel a long distance with pups to a new rendezvous site" achievement, an alert now notifies you when you've gone the required distance.

[h3BUGS FIXED:[/h3]
* Some small gaps in deep snow.
* Small birds fly out from snow-covered sagebrush in winter.
* Multiplayer: Sometimes notifications don't appear for all players. (Possible fix, might still occur, please report if you see the problem.)