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Hello everyone,
What changed
- Gameplay
- Fixes
- UI and audio
- Server
- Performance
Deer & Boy changes
The big update is here! Thanks to your feedback and cooperation, we were able to identify issues such as the boy spinning in circles, the cursor not pointing to objects, and many others :)
Please feel free to share your feedback in the comments or reviews!
Notable changes in patch (1.1.08.04)
Added input prompts for 2 features introduced in chapter 10
Bug fixes:
Fixed issue with the cursor failing to aim interactive objects using the Show feature on specific 1366x768 monitors
Various SFX bugs fixed
- Level 5 (chap 3)Fixed boy getting stuck in fall animation indefinitely after jumping from a specific platform
- Level 6 (chap 3)Fixed boy slightly jumping with no input from the player under the waterfall
Level 9 (chap 4): Improve feedback on tree branch to clarify the objective to the player
- Level 9 (chap 4)Allow boy to drop the bag in front of the wall + added feedback if boy can't pick or drop deer
Level 10 (chap 4): Ledge mark more visible in swamp
- Level 14 (chap 5)Removed the call to action that was needed to make the deer enter the wood hole to exit the barn, for smoother progression
Level 15 (chap 5): The deer can no longer get back through the hole in the fence after showing the crank
- Level 15 (chap 5)Fixed prompt not disappearing when not showing deer
- Level 18 (chap 6)Fixed DeerAction when jumping on train cancelable by showing ladder
- Level 23 (chap 7)Added texture and tweaked camera to make the vent locomotion clearer
Level 23 (chap 7): Made it easier for the deer to jump on movable box
Level 23 (chap 7): Made the door handle more visible on water
- Level 25 (chap 7)Adjusted the safe zone on boxes to avoid getting hit while standing on them
- Level 34 (chap 9)Fixed Teen deer sometimes getting stuck outside the cabin
Level 34 (chap 9): Interactive wood block in the cabin is now more visible
- Level 36 (chap 9)Reduced wolf detection for smoother progression
- Level 41 (chap 10)Fixed creature not following the Boy at the beginning
- Level 44 (chap 10)Fixed Deer unable to help Boy jumping in a specific spot (left side of the wood beam)
Level 44 (chap 10): Made the wagon’s ledge more visible
- Chap 11Fixed Boy getting stuck and only spinning around on specific configurations
- Level 52 (chap 11)Fixed bug where boy would sometimes slide after grabbing safe spot
- Level 52 (chap 11)Fixed a missing collision with an object
- Level 53 (chap 12)Improved Super Jump zones to make them easier to use
Current Known issues:
Level 12 (chap 4): The camera clips through the environment when user returns to the puddle from the climbing vine
Level 35 (chap 9): The boulder is clipping through the ground
Level 44 (chap 10): Deer unable to push the wagon after the gate has fallen on it
How to report a bug?
To help us investigate and fix bugs, please include as much information as possible in your report :)
Required Information
A video of the issue whenever possible.
A screenshot if you can't record a video.
Your log files.
A short description of what happened and how the issue occurred.
Videos are especially helpful as they allow us to see exactly what happened and make reproducing the issue much easier! :)
Log Files Location
You can find the game's log files here: %UserProfile%\\AppData\\LocalLow\\LIFELINE\\DeerAndBoy
Please ZIP all the files and send them to: support@dearvillagers.com or join our discord server just here.
Additional Useful Information
Other interesting info could include PC specs (CPU, GPU, ram, monitor resolution etc.) The more information you provide, the easier it is for us to track down and fix the issue!
Thanks a lot for your help 🧡
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