Wordle Today – Answer And Hint For #1041 April 25, 2024

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

Wordle can be an unforgiving puzzle sometimes, and you can often come so close to ending a long winning streak. So, for your convenience, here are some hints as well as the answer for the Wordle today Apr 25.

We present Wordle clues here in a variety of ways to gently help you along, but if you just want the answer straight, spoilers be damned,  then scroll all the way down to the section titled Today’s Wordle Answer.

 

Already Apr 26 at your location? Try our Wordle answer page for that day instead!

 

Wordle Hint Today 1041 April 25, 2024

Wordle Hint Today
Today’s Wordle Hint

Here’s a hint with the meaning of today’s Wordle answer

 

The opening or beginning segment of something, like a speech, a book, a movie, or a piece of music.

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Fifth Letter

The fifth letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“O”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Fourth Letter

The fourth letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“R”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Third Letter

The third letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“T”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Second Letter

The second letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“N”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today First Letter

The first letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“I”

 

 

Today’s Wordle Answer

And finally, here is the Wordle answer today. While this is your last chance to turn back, don’t feel bad about having to look it up.

Sometimes you have just one last chance to solve the puzzle, but three different letters that could viably fit into that last remaining square. At other times the word is so obscure, you just would not have gotten it without having in-depth knowledge about some oddly specific subject.

That’s no reason to lose a streak you have kept going for 496 days straight! So here goes nothing:

 

3…

 

 

2…

 

 

1…

 

 

The Wordle answer today is “INTRO”

 

 

Previous Wordle Answers With Their Definitions

 

Wordle Today – Answer And Hint For #1040 April 24, 2024

 

Wordle #1039 For April 23, 2024

“ROVER“

A small, self-propelled vehicle used for exploring the surface of an extraterrestrial body, such as the moon or Mars. Also a fairly popular name for a dog at one time.

 

Wordle #1038 For April 22, 2024

“LASER“

An acronym for a device that emits a coherent beam of light through the process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation.

 

Wordle #1037 For April 21, 2024

“RAISE“

An adjective that means cheerful, happy, and full of high spirits. It can also be used as an adverb to intensify the meaning of a verb, conveying the sense of merriment and joy.

 

Wordle #1036 For April 20, 2024

“LUCID“

An adjective that describes clarity, rationality, or transparency in thought, expression, or perception.

 

Wordle #1035 For April 19, 2024

“RAISE“

To lift or elevate something from a lower to a higher position. Or an increase in salary or wages, often as a result of a promotion or performance evaluation.

 

Wordle #1034 For April 18, 2024

“FACET“

A particular aspect or feature of something, often referring to one side or component of a larger whole. It can also describe a small, flat surface on a cut gemstone or other object, especially one of several that together form a geometric shape.

 

Wordle #1033 For April 17, 2024

“TITHE“

The practice of giving one-tenth of one’s income or produce to support religious institutions or charitable causes, often as a form of religious obligation or duty. In some contexts, it can also refer to any similar tax or levy, especially one imposed by a church or religious authority.

 

Wordle #1032 For April 16, 2024

“SHANK“

To attack or stab someone with a homemade knife, especially in a prison setting.

 

Wordle #1031 For April 15, 2024

“EQUIP“

To provide with the necessary items or skills for a particular purpose or task. It involves outfitting or supplying someone or something with what is needed to function effectively or perform a specific function.

 

Wordle #1030 For April 14, 2024

“BLIMP“

A small nonrigid airship or dirigible, typically used for advertising or as an observation platform. It is characterized by its elongated shape and ability to float and navigate through the air.

 

Wordle #1029 For April 13, 2024

“STEEL“

An alloy of iron and carbon, typically containing small amounts of other elements such as manganese, chromium, or nickel.

 

Wordle #1028 For April 12, 2024

“WHINY“

An adjective used to describe someone who complains frequently and in a high-pitched or irritating manner, often about trivial matters.

 

Wordle #1027 For April 11, 2024

“LOUSE“

A small, wingless insect parasitic on mammals and birds, known for infesting human hair and clothing, causing itching and irritation.

 

Wordle #1026 For April 10, 2024

“BROTH“

A savory liquid made by simmering meat, bones, or vegetables in water, often with herbs or spices added for flavor. It forms the base for soups, stews, and sauces.

 

Wordle #1025 For April 9, 2024

“MERGE“

To combine or unite two or more things into one entity. It often refers to joining together separate organizations, companies, or entities to form a single entity or to integrate different elements into a unified whole.

 

Wordle #1024 For April 8, 2024

“BREED“

As a verb, to mate animals with the intention of producing offspring, often to perpetuate certain desirable traits or characteristics.

As a noun, a particular type or kind of something, denoting a distinct category or class.

 

Wordle #1023 For April 7, 2024

“VOILA“

A French interjection used to draw attention to or emphasize something that has been done or presented. It is often translated to English as “there you go,” “here it is,” or “there it is.”

It is commonly used to indicate the completion or success of a task, or to introduce something that has been prepared or produced.

 

Wordle #1022 For April 6, 2024

“FINCH“

A small to medium-sized bird, characterized by a stout conical bill, a short neck, and a compact body, known for their colorful plumage and melodious songs.

 

Wordle #1021 For April 5, 2024

“WRIST“

The joint connecting the hand to the forearm in humans and other primates.

 

Wordle #1020 For April 4, 2024

“CLIMB“

To move upwards, typically using the hands and feet to ascend a steep surface such as a mountain, hill, ladder, or rock face.

 

Wordle #1019 For April 3, 2024

“PLAIT“

A braid or a length of hair that has been divided into three or more strands and interlaced over one another.

 

Wordle #1018 For April 2, 2024

“SERUM“

A liquid that contains the fluid portion of blood after it has clotted, typically containing antibodies or other substances extracted from blood for medical purposes.

 

Wordle #1017 For April 1, 2024

“FORCE“

The large, divided leaf of a fern or palm tree.

Front Mission 2: Remake PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC Release Date And Time

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

Wanzers rejoice! Front Mission 2: Remake has been available on Nintendo Switch since October last year, and is now finally set to release on almost every other platform you can think of! The mecha tactical role-playing game originally released for PlayStation 1 way back in 1997. The remake receives a graphical overhaul, while retaining the story, the turn-based combat mechanics, and customization options for Wanzers that were present in the original game.

UPDATED April 24

 

 

Front Mission 2: Remake Release Date And Time

Front Mission 2: Remake is scheduled to release on April 30, 2024 for the following stores and platforms:

  • Steam PC
  • GOG
  • Epic Games Store
  • PlayStation 4
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S

Release times have not been specified, but we can speculate a local midnight release for consoles, which means that Front Mission 2: Remake will unlock when midnight strikes on your clock, April 30.

PC storefronts, on the other hand, favor a global simultaneous release, with all regions getting the game concurrently on the same date, regardless of time zone.

Price is set at $34.99.

 

https://hard-drive.net/guides/stellar-blade-playstation-5-release-date-and-time/

 

Front Mission 2: Remake Preload Date And Time

There hasn’t been any specific information regarding whether or when you can pre-load the game on any platform. Watch this space for more.

File size of the download is also unknown, but is expected to be quite slim. The Nintendo Switch version is just 7.3GB.

 

Front Mission 2: Remake Co-Op Multiplayer

Front Mission 2: Remake is a single-player only tactical role-playing game, and has no co-op. No indirect multiplayer mechanics have been mentioned either.

All marketing materials for Front Mission 2: Remake, between its own website and various storefronts, explicitly categorize it as a solo experience.

 

MORE IN RELEASE GUIDES:

 

Front Mission 2: Remake Is There A Demo?

Alongside the release announcement, a demo has also been dropped for Steam starting April 5, 2024. No information has been shared regarding availability on other PC stores, or console platforms. A demo is currently available for Nintendo Switch, so there is a possibility of it being released on other consoles as well.

 

Front Mission 2: Remake Does Demo Save Data Carry Over?

Yes, any save game data from the Front Mission 2: Remake demo can be carried over to the full release of the game on April 30.

 

https://hard-drive.net/guides/sand-land-release-date-and-time/

 

That’s it for the official release date and time of Front Mission 2: Remake for Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.

Chivalry 2 Update Patch Notes Apr 23

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

 

Good morrow, knights! A minor hotfix (2.10.2) has been released with new anti-cheat protections.

 

General

  • Updated anti-cheat security on all platforms.
As our 2.10.1 Hotfix notes mentioned, our team has been working hard on this next stage of anti-cheat protection for Chivalry 2. This security update will help stop users who have been bypassing our anti-cheat protections and add further tools our moderation team can use to address cheaters and their multiple accounts.
We believe this security update will help curb the use of cheats within Chivalry 2, although we know there may still be outliers that bypass even the new protection. Not to worry; our staff and moderation team will be on hand working hard to address any future tickets and reports regarding cheaters.
If you believe you have encountered a user in-game who may be cheating, here are some steps to report them.

 

How to report a suspected cheater:

  • In-Game Reporting:
    • Open the in-game scoreboard.
      • Xbox Button: Menu Button > Scoreboard
      • PS Button: Start Button > Scoreboard
      • PC Key: TAB
    • Navigate the scoreboard till you find the offending user.
    • Select the user and use the "Report" option.

 

  • ChivMail Reporting:
    • To Access the ChivMail bot you'll need to join our Official Discord.
      • ChivMail can be found on the top right of the User List once you've entered the Discord.

  • Use either a screen capping software or an HD mobile device to capture video of the suspected user.
  • Attach this video in a message to the ChivMail Bot on Discord in addition to the suspected user's in-game username.
    • Videos should be around 30 seconds long and clearly show the suspected user using in-game cheats if possible. (If the video is too large for Discord, it can be uploaded unlisted onto a streaming platform like Youtube)
  • This will start a ticket on the topic that our moderators can respond to if additional information is needed.
  • Additional Step for EGS / Steam Users - Acquire the user's PlayerID:
    • Open the console by pressing ( ~ ) or ( NUMPAD - ) (If your console does not open, you may have to "Enable developer console" in GAME SETTINGS) (Rebindable in the setting if necessary)
    • Type the command "listplayers" and hit ENTER (This copies the player list to your clipboard)
    • Open any Word processing application (Notepad, Microsoft Word, etc) and press CTRL + V to paste the player list.
    • Find the offending player's name and ID # and include them in your ChivMail report. (For example - Username - 12AB34CD56EF78GH)

 

Those are the patch notes on April 23 for Chivalry 2 across platforms and storefronts.

GamerGate 2 Review Bombed on Steam for Being Obvious Cash Grab

Posted on by Hard Drive Staff

STEAM – Frustrated fans are reportedly review bombing the sequel to the 2014 title Gamergate, which saw moderate success despite controversial themes and being generally detached from reality, sources confirmed.

The review bombing comes after many fans of the series began to realize that they were being heavily monetized by those who were cast as the spokespersons of the series.

“I thought it was just a coincidence that so many people began discussing it at the same time,” one former fan said on Twitter. “But then I realized that these people were latching onto this title in order to stay relevant and generate ad revenue. I can handle a couple new YouTube follows but eventually all the group memberships started to really add up. Inflation’s out of control.”

This comes after many content creators have shifted to covering the series after a discovery that YouTube’s algorithm heavily promoted videos that mentioned the sequel. However, not all fans of the series had a negative reaction.

“I don’t understand why people are calling fans of the series hateful,” one fan said. “I just like watching video after video of guys shouting as hard as they can about how no one is hot anymore and they should just die.”

This backlash also has fans worried about the prospects of another sequel, which fans claim is needed to fight against the wokeness of modern games, although after several interviews it was unclear what that meant exactly.

At press time we had lost contact with most of our sources, but did see several of our unreplied to emails appear in a 5-part YouTube series about how Hard Drive has gone woke.

Article by RJ

Easter Egg Hinting at Next Game in Series Just Mistake Made by Developer During 113-Hour Crunch Week

Posted on by Jack H.

SANTA MONICA – Fans of the open-world action RPG Valor of Titans were disappointed this week after an update removed what many believed to be an Easter egg hinting at the series’ next installment.

It turns out the samurai sword and straw hat found tucked away in a corner of one of the game’s inns was actually just a mistake made by an overworked developer during a brutal 113-hour crunch week. The discovery of the out-of-place items had sent the game’s subreddit into a frenzy, with a post titled “JAPAN NEXT GAME’S LOCATION?!?!?!?!?!” garnering thousands of upvotes. However, the excitement was short-lived as the items were promptly removed in the next patch.

Former developer Dan Michaelson took to Twitch to explain what happened.

“Yeah, that’s on me, guys. I was working late on a Saturday and accidentally used the wrong asset. That’s for an unrelated mobile game I’m supposed to just make on the side,” he said. “They were working us pretty hard. What day is it?”

Michaelson revealed that he was also distracted by a Teams message from his manager, who had replied to his request for unpaid medical leave to undergo carpal tunnel surgery.

“The response I got was just a picture of my parents sleeping with a ball-peen hammer in the foreground, which I took as a no,” he said. “I was disappointed that I couldn’t go on medical leave, but at the same time, I was relieved I got a picture from my manager that wasn’t his penis.”

He further elaborated on the toxic work environment, recalling a team lead who told him, “I view this development team as a family, and families stick together. Sticking together means they don’t go tattling on each other to the US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division because they aren’t being paid overtime.”

When asked why he didn’t go to HR about the issues, Michaelson explained that they were encouraged to email HR and not speak to them in person. After several complaints went unanswered, he decided to check on the status in person, only to find the HR department empty, with a lone poster of a kitten dangling on a clothesline that read, “Don’t Be a Pussy.”

The stream came to an abrupt end when Michaelson accidentally said Bobby Kotick’s name three times, summoning the Activision Blizzard CEO, who promptly consumed the developer’s soul, dooming him to an afterlife in the milky white abyss of purgatory.

At press time season three of the Valor of Titans battle pass is expected to premiere any day now.

Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition Update Patch Notes 1.3.55.0 Apr 23

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

 

Hey everyone,
Patch 1.3 is out now for Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on PC. This update includes new features, visual improvements and a range of optimizations, bugfixes and stability improvements, based on player feedback.
We've improved the visual quality of dust effects and made improvements to texture streaming to reduce memory usage and improve texture quality. This update also resolves performance regression that could occur when using the NVIDIA Reflex On+Boost setting.
In the General Settings menu, you'll find a new Interface Text Size option. Choose Large to improve legibility of the interface and in-game text on smaller screens. On Steam Deck, this option is set to Large by default.
This patch also updates Intel XeSS to version 1.3. This version introduces improvements in image quality, more quality options and a new anti-aliasing option: Intel XeSS Native AA. This mode improves anti-aliasing quality, without applying upscaling. To use XeSS Native AA, set upscaling to Off and select XeSS Native AA from the anti-aliasing settings.
From the teams at Nixxes and Guerilla: Thank you to everyone for playing and sharing feedback. We appreciate your insights that help us continue to improve the game.

 

https://hard-drive.net/guides/horizon-forbidden-west-complete-edition-update-patch-notes-1-3-57-0-apr-25/

 

Release Notes

  • Improved the visual quality of dust.
  • Added Interface Text Size option in the General Settings menu.
  • Improvements to texture streaming to reduce memory usage and improve quality.
  • Updated Intel XeSS to version 1.3 with improved image quality and new XeSS Native AA option.
  • Resolved performance regression when enabling NVIDA Reflex On+Boost.
  • When using Quick Slot hotkeys to select weapons, the last used ammo type used will now be remembered.
  • Improved smoothness of camera movement in Photo Mode when using the mouse.
  • Removed hardcoded Mouse and Keyboard bindings for actions such as Navigation Assist in Focus Mode. They now listen to their respective remappable key bindings.
  • Various optimizations and stability improvements.
  • Various UI bugfixes.

 

If you encounter any issues, please contact support and supply the requested files, to help us gather more data and insights.

 

https://steamcommunity.com/app/2420110/discussions/0/4292566217059195222/

 

Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition Update Patch Notes 1.2.48.0 Apr 11

 

Those are the patch notes for hotfix 1.3.55.0 on April 23 for Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on Steam PC.

Wordle Today – Answer And Hint For #1040 April 24, 2024

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

Wordle can be an unforgiving puzzle sometimes, and you can often come so close to ending a long winning streak. So, for your convenience, here are some hints as well as the answer for the Wordle today Apr 24.

We present Wordle clues here in a variety of ways to gently help you along, but if you just want the answer straight, spoilers be damned,  then scroll all the way down to the section titled Today’s Wordle Answer.

 

Already Apr 25 at your location? Try our Wordle answer page for that day instead!

 

Wordle Hint Today 1040 April 24, 2024

Wordle Hint Today
Today’s Wordle Hint

Here’s a hint with the meaning of today’s Wordle answer

 

Done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden; the opposite of covert.

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Fifth Letter

The fifth letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“T”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Fourth Letter

The fourth letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“R”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Third Letter

The third letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“E”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Second Letter

The second letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“V”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today First Letter

The first letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“O”

 

 

Today’s Wordle Answer

And finally, here is the Wordle answer today. While this is your last chance to turn back, don’t feel bad about having to look it up.

Sometimes you have just one last chance to solve the puzzle, but three different letters that could viably fit into that last remaining square. At other times the word is so obscure, you just would not have gotten it without having in-depth knowledge about some oddly specific subject.

That’s no reason to lose a streak you have kept going for 279 days straight! So here goes nothing:

 

3…

 

 

2…

 

 

1…

 

 

The Wordle answer today is “OVERT”

 

 

Previous Wordle Answers With Their Definitions

 

Wordle Today – Answer And Hint For #1039 April 23, 2024

 

Wordle #1038 For April 22, 2024

“LASER“

An acronym for a device that emits a coherent beam of light through the process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation.

 

Wordle #1037 For April 21, 2024

“RAISE“

An adjective that means cheerful, happy, and full of high spirits. It can also be used as an adverb to intensify the meaning of a verb, conveying the sense of merriment and joy.

 

Wordle #1036 For April 20, 2024

“LUCID“

An adjective that describes clarity, rationality, or transparency in thought, expression, or perception.

 

Wordle #1035 For April 19, 2024

“RAISE“

To lift or elevate something from a lower to a higher position. Or an increase in salary or wages, often as a result of a promotion or performance evaluation.

 

Wordle #1034 For April 18, 2024

“FACET“

A particular aspect or feature of something, often referring to one side or component of a larger whole. It can also describe a small, flat surface on a cut gemstone or other object, especially one of several that together form a geometric shape.

 

Wordle #1033 For April 17, 2024

“TITHE“

The practice of giving one-tenth of one’s income or produce to support religious institutions or charitable causes, often as a form of religious obligation or duty. In some contexts, it can also refer to any similar tax or levy, especially one imposed by a church or religious authority.

 

Wordle #1032 For April 16, 2024

“SHANK“

To attack or stab someone with a homemade knife, especially in a prison setting.

 

Wordle #1031 For April 15, 2024

“EQUIP“

To provide with the necessary items or skills for a particular purpose or task. It involves outfitting or supplying someone or something with what is needed to function effectively or perform a specific function.

 

Wordle #1030 For April 14, 2024

“BLIMP“

A small nonrigid airship or dirigible, typically used for advertising or as an observation platform. It is characterized by its elongated shape and ability to float and navigate through the air.

 

Wordle #1029 For April 13, 2024

“STEEL“

An alloy of iron and carbon, typically containing small amounts of other elements such as manganese, chromium, or nickel.

 

Wordle #1028 For April 12, 2024

“WHINY“

An adjective used to describe someone who complains frequently and in a high-pitched or irritating manner, often about trivial matters.

 

Wordle #1027 For April 11, 2024

“LOUSE“

A small, wingless insect parasitic on mammals and birds, known for infesting human hair and clothing, causing itching and irritation.

 

Wordle #1026 For April 10, 2024

“BROTH“

A savory liquid made by simmering meat, bones, or vegetables in water, often with herbs or spices added for flavor. It forms the base for soups, stews, and sauces.

 

Wordle #1025 For April 9, 2024

“MERGE“

To combine or unite two or more things into one entity. It often refers to joining together separate organizations, companies, or entities to form a single entity or to integrate different elements into a unified whole.

 

Wordle #1024 For April 8, 2024

“BREED“

As a verb, to mate animals with the intention of producing offspring, often to perpetuate certain desirable traits or characteristics.

As a noun, a particular type or kind of something, denoting a distinct category or class.

 

Wordle #1023 For April 7, 2024

“VOILA“

A French interjection used to draw attention to or emphasize something that has been done or presented. It is often translated to English as “there you go,” “here it is,” or “there it is.”

It is commonly used to indicate the completion or success of a task, or to introduce something that has been prepared or produced.

 

Wordle #1022 For April 6, 2024

“FINCH“

A small to medium-sized bird, characterized by a stout conical bill, a short neck, and a compact body, known for their colorful plumage and melodious songs.

 

Wordle #1021 For April 5, 2024

“WRIST“

The joint connecting the hand to the forearm in humans and other primates.

 

Wordle #1020 For April 4, 2024

“CLIMB“

To move upwards, typically using the hands and feet to ascend a steep surface such as a mountain, hill, ladder, or rock face.

 

Wordle #1019 For April 3, 2024

“PLAIT“

A braid or a length of hair that has been divided into three or more strands and interlaced over one another.

 

Wordle #1018 For April 2, 2024

“SERUM“

A liquid that contains the fluid portion of blood after it has clotted, typically containing antibodies or other substances extracted from blood for medical purposes.

 

Wordle #1017 For April 1, 2024

“FORCE“

The large, divided leaf of a fern or palm tree.

 

Wordle #1016 For March 31, 2024

“TABOO“

A social or cultural prohibition or restriction that forbids certain behaviors, actions, or practices due to social, religious, or moral beliefs.

 

Wordle #1015 For March 30, 2024

“FORCE“

The strength or power exerted by a person, group, or entity, often to achieve a particular outcome or effect.

 

Wordle #1014 For March 29, 2024

“REALM“

A domain, sphere, or territory, often conceptual or figurative, where certain activities, ideas, or entities exist or operate. It can also denote a kingdom, or sphere of influence, whether literal or metaphorical.

 

Wordle #1013 For March 28, 2024

“SPEAK“

To communicate verbally, to utter words or articulate sounds in order to convey meaning or express thoughts, ideas, or emotions.

 

Wordle #1012 For March 27, 2024

“STUNG“

The action of being bitten or pricked by an insect, typically resulting in pain, swelling, or irritation at the site of the bite; past tense and past participle form.

 

Wordle #1011 For March 26, 2024

“MAYOR“

The elected or appointed head of a municipal government, typically responsible for overseeing the administration and governance of a city or town.

 

Wordle #1010 For March 25, 2024

“SALLY“

A sudden charge out of a besieged place against the enemy; to set out from a place to engage in a venture or activity.

It can also mean a witty remark or a quick, energetic action.

A female given name.

 

Wordle #1009 For March 24, 2024

“TOWEL“

A piece of absorbent fabric or paper used for drying or wiping oneself or objects.

 

Wordle #1008 For March 23, 2024

“RISEN“

A verb that means to move from a lower position to a higher one, to ascend, or to become higher in level, position, or status; past participle form.

 

Wordle #1007 For March 22, 2024

“DECAY“

The gradual deterioration or decomposition of something over time.

 

Wordle #1006 For March 21, 2024

“SHADE“

The darkness created by an object blocking the light from the sun or a source of light.

 

Wordle #1005 For March 20, 2024

“LINGO“

A specialized or informal vocabulary used by a particular group, profession, or community.

 

Wordle #1004 For March 19, 2024

“ABIDE“

To accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation; to tolerate or endure something.

 

Wordle #1003 For March 18, 2024

“SPELT“

To recite, write, or form words with letters in the correct order; past tense and past participle of that verb.

 

Wordle #1002 For March 17, 2024

“SNORT“

To forcefully inhale air through the nose, often audibly, as a reflex action or to clear the nasal passages, and sometimes in the context of narcotics.

 

Wordle #1001 For March 16, 2024

“TOXIN“

A harmful substance produced by living organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, plants, or animals, that can cause damage to cells, tissues, or organs when ingested, inhaled, or otherwise absorbed into the body.

 

Wordle #1000 For March 15, 2024

“ERUPT“

To burst or break out suddenly and violently, especially in terms of a volcano releasing lava, ash, and gases.

 

Wordle #999 For March 14, 2024

“SINCE“

A point in time from which something has continued or developed; the starting point of a period of time.

 

Wordle #998 For March 13, 2024

“LOCAL“

Something that is nearby, or in the immediate vicinity, as opposed to being widespread or global. Or a person who resides in a particular area or community.

 

Wordle #997 For March 12, 2024

“HEAVE“

To lift, haul, or throw a heavy object with great effort. Also used to describe when a chest rises and falls rhythmically or spasmodically as if struggling to breathe.

 

Wordle #996 For March 11, 2024

“PESKY“

An adjective used informally to describe something or someone annoying, bothersome, or causing minor but persistent trouble or irritation.

 

Wordle #995 For March 10, 2024

“GRASP“

As a noun: a firm hold or grip.

As a verb: to understand or to comprehend something.

 

Wordle #994 For March 9, 2024

“CHEER“

As a verb, to express happiness or encouragement, oftentimes with a loud shout, slogan, or acclamation.

 

Wordle #993 For March 8, 2024

“EARLY“

An adjective that refers to something occurring or done before the expected, usual, or appointed time.

 

Wordle #992 For March 7, 2024

“CLONE“

Produce genetically identical copies of an organism, typically through asexual reproduction or by using biotechnological methods.

 

Wordle #991 For March 6, 2024

“TEARY“

An adjective that describes someone who is shedding a bodily fluid from their eyes, often as a result of sadness, emotion, or sensitivity.

 

Wordle #990 For March 5, 2024

“HUNCH“

A noun that refers to a feeling, intuition, or instinctive guess about something, often without any logical explanation or evidence.

A verb that means to bend or stoop forward, typically due to discomfort, fatigue, or cold.

 

Wordle #989 For March 4, 2024

“FLAME“

The highly visible, brightly glowing, and often flickering component of a fire.

 

Wordle #988 For March 3, 2024

“STATE“

As a noun: a political entity with defined geographical boundaries, a permanent population, and a government.

 

Wordle #987 For March 2, 2024

“URBAN“

The social, cultural, and economic aspects of city life, as opposed to rural living.

 

Wordle #986 For March 1, 2024

“FORTY“

A numeric value that can be arrived at by multiplying four by ten.

How to Plan Your Build for World War III

Posted on by Matt Fresh

With World War 3 getting more likely by the day, you’re most likely freaking out. Don’t worry, it’s natural. Everyone has those same thoughts of what they’re going to do when their attempts to avoid conscription fail because too many people use bone spurs as an excuse. And when the bombs start dropping, then what?

You need a good build.

Having a good build can be the difference between surviving long after the earth becomes Fallout 5 and getting killed by fumbling a cigarette lighter Don Draper style. But builds are hard. With so many different things to consider, it can be daunting to even start planning your build. There are so many variations of stats, perks, weapons, gear, and skills that you have to calculate. It’s really easy to just get overwhelmed.

Don’t worry. Here are some tips to help you plan a build for our inevitable mutually assured destruction.

Tip 1: Figure Out What Kind of Survivor You Want to Be

Once the world falls there are a few different types of survivors you can choose to be. You can be a lone wanderer, raider, cowardly leech, bloodthirsty religious cult leader, merchant, Mormon, etc. You can be a bow-and-arrow stealth hunter, a well-armed survivalist who saw this coming a decade ago, you can even go for the OP sicko who continued watching Walking Dead past season six. Whatever you choose though is going to affect your build.

Not every build will work for every type of survivor, so you need to nail down just what kind of survivor you want to be. This will help make figuring out a build much easier. If you know that you want to be a pistol-shooting Twinkie hunter then that means you’re going to want to plan toward a build that will best utilize that skill set. If you choose a build that’s not compatible with your chosen survivor archetype then you’ll be killed faster than a finished movie at Warner Bros.

Tip 2: Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment

One of the main reasons that it seems so daunting is due to the fear of getting it wrong. You want to make sure that you have a build that will ensure not just your survival but the swift and merciless death of any who oppose you. But the desire to get it right can cause you to overthink it so much you just curl up into a ball and let the nukes vaporize you. So while you need some idea of what kind of survivor you want to be, there’s lots of room to see what works. Experiment and find what works for you. You have to understand that everyone is starting from zero so you have time to try out different things. The wasteland will not be conquered in a day, it will at least take the same amount of time it takes for a Bethesda game to release.

Try out the Mad Max, attempt the Rick Grimes, go ahead and do the Jesse Plemmons in Civil War. Experimenting with different builds will help you determine what you’re good at and what you enjoy doing. You might think you enjoy being a lone wandering raider, indiscriminately attacking all you come across but if you put all your eggs into that basket and end up not liking it then you’re screwed. If you get stuck with a build you’re not fully into then you’ll go down faster than a Russian journalist who says something mildly critical of Putin. You have plenty of time before you need a locked-in build and even more before you need to min/max. Use the pre-nuke fighting and the post-nuke settling to experiment and you’ll be ruling the wasteland in no time.

Tip 3: Some Stats Are Universal

While each build is going to prioritize different stats, some are universal. If you want to make it in the nuclear wasteland that Earth becomes there are some things that you need to make sure you level up regardless of what build you end up pursuing. Strength and Stamina are at the top of the list. No matter what kind of survivor you choose to be, you have to have enough strength and stamina otherwise you’re dead meat. After all, how long do you expect to survive if you’re always over-encumbered. There won’t be 2-day delivery anymore, you’re going to have to carry everything everywhere you go. Even if you want to be a lightweight stealth Rogue, you still need to be strong enough and have enough stamina to comfortably carry your supplies and have room for more. The easiest kill anyone is gonna get is the person slowly dragging a duffle bag that’s too heavy.

Another stat you want to make sure that you work on no matter what is perception. It’s going to be a few decades before the radiated air mutates us enough that we start to see important items highlighted. A bonus is it will help your aim with weapons which you’ll also need no matter the build you go with.

And last but most important is charisma. You need to have good charisma no matter what. You will run into other survivors and being able to talk to them will be the difference between wasting valuable resources trying to kill them or simply moving on. Good charisma will also gain you potential companions to help you, and even die in your stead. Even if you want to be a one-person army, enough charisma is still important. It will get you into settlements, it will gain you allies that you can then turn on. Charisma is the difference between the leader of a band of raiders happily giving you some supplies or being forced into a 3-hour car chase that wastes all your supplies. Obviously which type of build you choose will determine just how much you level these stats but no matter what you have to work on them.

Tip 4: Gear is Important, But Skills Are More Important

The gear you have with you with be important, there’s no doubt about that. The weapons you have and the armor you wear will be what keeps you alive much of the time but the most important thing is your skills. When you’re planning your build don’t waste time thinking about the specific gear you’ll have, think about what skills to learn and become proficient in. If you have good aim and recoil control then it doesn’t matter what gun you use to shoot the people coming to steal your toilet paper. And don’t forget about cooking. You can’t rely on ramen and boxed mac n’ cheese anymore. You need to know how to properly cook anything you can find, whether that be animal or human meat. And sorry vegans but you can’t be picky anymore.

Your skills are going to take you further than your gear will. That’s just a fact. So make sure that’s what you focus on. You can plan your build and decide what kind of gear you’ll have out there but it’s no good if you don’t have basic survival skills. Remember, you can always get new gear, there’s always going to be some former Animal Crossing player for you to easily kill and steal their stuff but what good is that if you die trying to climb something? Become proficient in the proper skills and you’ll go far.

Tip 5: Have Fun

Don’t let the stress of build planning and the ever-present threat of death stop you from having fun. This is the end of the world, the thing we’ve all been waiting for since we realized the boomers messed up the world beyond repair and we retreated into a state of existential depression. Have fun out there, raid that pharmacy, throw that Molotov into the house of the racists who live across the street, eat the rich, literally eat them, we’ll need to resort to cannibalism sooner or later in the nuclear winter. This is your time to be who you want, take what you want, destroy what you want, and build what you want. And Preston Garvy won’t be there bothering you every two minutes so go out there and have a blast.

Hydroneer: Journey To Volcalidus DLC Update Patch Notes Apr 23

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

A compilation of all 3.0.x patch notes thus far on April 23, for Hydroneer and its new Journey to Volcalidus DLC which released on April 5, 2024.

The latest patch notes are below, in descending order, from latest to oldest:

UPDATED April 23

 

3.0.7 Patch April 22

Fixes
  • Drop Target now appears under the item you're "freeplacing"/"precision placing".
  • Fixed issue where drills with speed buffs would actually output less than their slower counterparts.
  • Boosted output of Heavy Drills.
  • Adjusted animations of Heavy Drills to sync up with speed buffs applied to them.
  • Left Ctrl can now be bound in the keybind menu.
  • Fixed issue with Hand Sorters keeping their split item preferences sometimes.
  • Fixed issue with items being locked as they enter the storage zone of the Quad / Bike.
  • Logic Mini Nukes now work in Icehelm dig site.
  • Adjusted New Glade vehicle recall point.
  • Improved readability when continuing a save, if that save will be marked as 'dirty' for Steam Achievements.
  • Removed issue where sometimes coins would duplicate while purchasing vehicles.
  • Removed issue with Forge Marks not being saved while inserted into the masterwork forge in Volcalidus.
  • Uncovering Relics with the HydroThaw will no longer (very rarely) cause the Relics to not be uncovered.
  • Grocers now have 'c' instead of 't' when displaying how much they're purchasing goods for.
  • Reduced max size of Cut Beetroot to prevent it getting stuck in the Logic Saw Hook.
  • NPCs will no longer whistle when being turned into roadkill.

 

3.0.6 Patch April 15

Fixes
  • Removed issue where sometimes the DLC will fail to install correctly.
  • Improved reliability with hand sorters while sorting items.
  • Fixed issue where NPCs no longer walk around.
  • Fixed issue where NPCs could no longer be victims of vehicular collisions.
  • Fixed issue with Lava Hauler not storing small items.
  • Improved collision in Lava Hauler.
  • Heavy Drill now has collision on its upper portion when placed.
  • Heavy harvesters now correctly spawn water when placed, no longer requiring a re-load.
  • Hydrobike no longer pulls left while going straight.
  • Fixed issue where the bucket could sometimes spawn an Ice chunk in Bastion.
  • Fixed some localisation issues.
  • Construction crates in New Glade now show their contents correctly when game is loaded if already has contents.
  • Lever sound now correctly applies to its sound slider.
  • Updated Shard/Shard Bar description when in volcalidus to include "lava".
  • Fixed bug with racetrack Steam achievements being triggered.
  • Uncut gems descriptions updated as previously they mentioned they can be sold at the stocks when they cannot.
  • New Glade sign missing collision added.

 

Changes
  • Overhaul on coin text display. Now displays in splitscreen, unique colours for each type, separated text into grouping: ex. "1,420,690"
  • Gold / Cloutium melted liquid colour changed to help distinguish each type in smelters.

 

3.0.5 [Bug Fixes] April 10

Fixes
  • 'Save Raw Resources' toggle in gameplay settings no longer affects Hardstone Blocks.
  • Removed issue with steam cloud not saving correctly for DLC save files.
  • Crafting a T1 Ice Shovel no longer creates a T1 Dirt Shovel.
  • Added keybind for "Vehicle Mode" in vehicles. (Default 'F')
  • Removed issue with Hand Sorters forgetting what they're splitting when they're lifted and placed down whilst having an item on the pedestal.
  • Limited the amount of sounds effects to occur with the gem compressor.
  • Removed ability to spam-click drills to produce more resources.
  • Improved graphical performance of trees in Volcalidus.
  • Removed issue with bones not having a particle effect on LOW settings.
  • Resized the Construction Store / Ore Miner requirement text so it doesn't clip through the board.
  • Fixed issue with delivery crate drop sound.
  • Lowered the lava at Shattered Breach slightly so its no longer clipping with built items.
  • Fixed issue with item prices not appearing in Burnscroft store.
  • Player no longer sometimes spawns outside of the vehicle when loading back into a vehicle.
  • Duplicating logic TNT on Volcalidus now works as intended.
  • T2 and T3 stores now have the 't' displaying correctly when showing how much the total cost is on the buy platform.
  • Removed issue with an invisible space when a certain clothing combination is made on the character editor page.
  • Adjusted the height of the Volcalidus Peak trophy so when placed down it sits at the bottom of the grid square.
  • Removed issue with carts and store interactions.
  • Timetrial Steam achievements should now trigger properly.
  • Streaming in discord will now show the new Hydroneer icon.
  • Removed issue with using the gravity wand in trucks.

 

3.0.4 [Mini Patch] April 7

We're continuing our mission to put out smaller patches effecting the most common/problematic issues.
  • Ore Mines and Construction Stores no longer have a rounding error causing them not to be built even if the board appears to have all their required materials.
  • Infinite Filter (a creative mode item) now hooks onto lava pipes in all orientations.
  • Fixed issue where items stored in a truck that would pass by the scrapyard burn zone would not be removed from the list of items from the scrapyard to burn when the truck moved out of the burn zone.
  • 'Clear all Dirt Chunks' in the ESC menu now reads 'Clear all Ice / Frost Rock' while on Volcalidus.
  • 'Toggle Save Dirt Chunk's in the gameplay settings menu now reads 'Toggle Save Ice / Frost Rock / Dirt' while on Volcalidus.

 

3.0.3 Micro Patch April 6

  • Coins no longer get stuck inside carts if they're a single coin mesh.
  • Added icons to store construction boards to aid in readability and prevent mis-communication to languages that use non-english characters.
We're currently focusing on applying frequent small patches to address the biggest issues in the release!

 

3.0.2 [Day one patch, part 2] April 5

Fixes
  • Purchasing the Lava Bike will now trigger the Steam achievement.
  • Completing the lap time on Mots island in under 1:11 will now trigger the Steam achievement.
  • Removed issue where multiple drills could be purchased from the limited drill store in New Glade.
  • Fixed localisation issue.
  • Fixed broken bucket textures in Ironil and Icehelm exit store.

 

3.0.1 [Hour one patch] April 5

We've created a quick patch in the first hour to remove some issues:
Fixes
  • Removed issue where out-dated mods were causing the game to not launch.
  • Removed issue where players were unable to pick up carts after dropping them.
  • Removed issue where vegetable basket could not be dropped.

 

Hydroneer: Journey to Volcalidus DLC (OUT NOW!)

 

It's finally here! Board the ship to Volcalidus and start your new adventure!!

 

Purchase the DLC here!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2659380/Hydroneer_Journey_to_Volcalidus

Tip: To get to Volcalidus, take the ship from Bridgepour harbor. You can either start a new game or use an existing save file! Due to the DLC having a whole heap of new mechanics, you won't be able to take items or vehicles to Volcalidus.

 

A quick recap on a few of the many new features in the DLC

 

The Patch Notes

With the launch of the DLC, we're applying a huge patch that'll apply to the base game and DLC.
Tip: If you're using mods, make sure you disable them! They'll cause the game to crash as they'll be outdated until the mod developers update them.
You do not need to own the DLC to get these changes!

 

Changes
  • New build-snapping while placing build items.
  • Lighting is reworked. Shadows are now brighter, making it easier to see in the dark.
  • Magnets now do not effect items in pans/buckets etc.
  • Water Pipe and Logic Cable optimizations.
  • Skip Save and Return to Menu button added to esc menu.

 

Vehicle Changes:
  • Vehicle handling rework, all vehicles now handle better.
  • Hydro Roller torque increased.
  • A selection of vehicles now allow you to chose which side you exit on, depending on which way the camera is facing.
  • Game now saves if the player is inside the vehicle when re-loading a save file.

 

Logic Changes:
  • Added Logic Content Reader, which outputs the total liquid quantity in a Smelter / Ice Melter.
  • Logic explosives and mini nuke slight changes to their voxel destruction, now has a ring around the surface.

 

Storage Changes:
  • Coins/Tokens/Seed Bags/Dirt/Cut Veg now stack whilst they're stored by a Truck/Pan/Bucket/etc.
  • Empty Soup Bowls can now be stored in pans/buckets.
  • Crucible now no longer destroys resources that are entered into it if its already smelting a different type of resource.
  • World Map can now be zoomed in on by pressing right mouse button.
  • When 'freeplacing' (hold E while carrying items) and using the scroll wheel will now change the distance the item is from the player.
  • Freeplacing a shard bar inside a vertical pressure tank is now easier.
  • Carts are now wider to make it easier to store large items.
  • Screenshot camera can now move faster.
  • 'For the King!' quest now requires a shark, not a lobster.
  • Added Angled Decorative Pole

 

Visual Changes:
  • Improved outline highlight when looking at items.
  • Reworked signposts around the island.
  • Purchasing platforms have had a visual overhaul.
  • World Map now indicates which direction the player is facing.
  • FPS now defaults to 60 FPS instead of uncapped, which increases performance.
  • Remodeled Items: Small Furnace, Camp Bed, Greenhouse Flooring, Brush.
  • Retextured Items: Blacksmithing Hammer, Construction Mallet, Magnifying Glass, All Pickaxes, All Shovels, All Rakes, Saw, Decorative Pole, Fish Bucket, Fish Trophy, Grinding Wheel, Planter Box, Smelter, Build Windows, Funnel, Tool Rack, Rod Rack, Fancy Bed, Deer Trophy, Logic Button, Fancy Table, Basic Chair, Toolbag, Wall Lantern.
  • Tables appearing in stores have reworked textures.
  • Tooltips dynamically change size depending on its contents to prevent them from going off screen.
  • Keybind tips now appear when entering vehicles.

 

Controller Changes:
  • Controller vehicle movement reworked. Now uses triggers for forward/backward and thumbstick for turning.
  • Controller remapped for vehicles.
  • Added the ability to move the player camera closer/further away whilst in a vehicle and using a controller.
  • Added ability to move building items closer/further away whilst placing them by tapping the R/L shoulder buttons on controller. (Like mouse scroll wheel)
  • Increased the controller right thumbstick default sensitivity X axis by 2x.

 

Fixes
  • Carrying pans / bucket / similar storage items, AND trucks will no longer heavily reduce frame rate when moving large amounts of items.
  • Removed issue with tears appearing in diggable terrain.
  • Removed issue with saves sometimes taking an extended time to complete.
  • Optimizations on drills.
  • Logic Saw Hook can now cut bars in both directions as intended, it also hooks properly.
  • Items no longer fly in a random direction when removing them from the Hydro Quad (Thanks Roboticaust for finding the cause of this one!)
  • When un-successfully stealing an item in the store, it'll no longer still appear in your hand whilst in screenshot camera or on vehicles.
  • Logic Keypad will no longer forget what its outputting when its picked up.
  • Logic Flip Hook now reads '000000000' as '0', and will flip it accordingly.
  • Logic Keypad/Button no longer fails to work after loading if it was purchased on a pallet.
  • Construction Hammer and Magnifying Glass no longer clips through the tool rack.
  • Flight Cap no longer prevents Magnifying Glass or Gravity Wand from working.

 

Those are the patch notes for all updates and hotfixes so far on April 23 for Hydroneer: Journey To Volcalidus DLC on Steam PC.