No Man’s Sky Update Patch Notes 4.6 Mar 27

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

 

No Man’s Sky Update 4.6 PATCH NOTES

 

 

SPACE STATIONS

  • Space stations have been completely overhauled and refreshed.
  • Station exteriors now come in a huge array of procedurally generated shapes and colours, as well as at an increased scale.
  • Space station interiors are now procedurally generated.
  • Space station interiors now have a huge amount of lighting and visual variation.
  • Station interior designs now reflect the race of the local system authorities.
  • The various key space station merchants and interactions have all been visually refreshed.
  • Players can now use the Quick Menu to switch their docked ship while aboard the space station, providing the ship in question has functioning launch thrusters.

 

SCREEN SPACE REFLECTIONS

  • Introduced a number of optimisations and visual improvements to screen space reflection rendering.
  • Reflection rendering has been revised to reduce noise and make the effect more stable.
  • The lighting model for reflections has been improved to achieve a more realistic, physically based look.

 

FLEET MISSIONS

  • While away on expeditions, frigates may now call home via the starship communicator or the fleet command terminal on your freighter.
  • The fleet commander may seek your advice in dealing with a tricky situation, or may even request direct assistance.
  • Your decisions at these moments, or your efforts in coming to the aid of your fleet, have a direct impact on the outcome and rewards for your fleet missions.
  • Fixed a number of text issues when using the captain’s terminal on a frigate.
  • The player’s torch is no longer auto-activated when boarding a frigate.
  • The frigate teleporter can no longer be triggered while the frigate is away on a mission.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause asteroid flickering when warping to a system that contains a frigate fleet.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented outlaw frigates that are not away on a mission from being warped in to defend the player when under attack by hostile starships.
  • Nearby fleets will now always deploy fighters to assist the player in combat, even if they are on a mission.
  • When landing on an outlaw frigate, the captain will now greet you with an appropriate message.

 

STARSHIP CUSTOMISATION

  • A new interaction, the Starship Fabricator, has been added to the space station.
  • The fabricator allows you to build your own custom fighter, hauler or explorer starship.
  • When salvaging a ship, the process can now be targeted at specific visuals, e.g. reclaiming the wings or thruster array specifically. These harvested components can then be combined to create a brand-new ship.
  • Purchase starship reactors from space station technology merchants to determine the stats and class of your new starship.
  • The fabricator also allows you to choose unique colour and paint styles for your new ship.
  • Starships salvaged from the wild or purchased from another pilot benefit from universal authentication, granting them a bonus to future trade-in values.

 

USER INTERFACE

  • The splash screen and mode select screens have been visually overhauled.
  • The options screens have been tweaked for visual clarity.
  • The in-game patch notes have had a visual upgrade.
  • Purchase and decline buttons in various UI pages have been re-styled.
  • The compare and purchase screens have been tweaked for clarity.
  • When using “Transfer More” to add items to a slot, the popup will now only show valid items.
  • When a mission location is marked, the icon will now briefly start in the centre of the screen before moving to its usual position, making it easier to track off-screen locations.
  • Fixed an issue that added an additional delay to the creation of markers for mission events.

 

TRADING, REPUTATION AND GUILDS

  • Space station technology merchants now have a wider range of upgrades, with more high quality modules available.
  • Space station technology merchants now offer a price discount based on your standing with their faction.
  • The starship Economy Scanner can now be activated from the ship’s inventory as well as from the quick menu.
  • The Economy Scanner can now detect nearby trade surges, in addition to detecting planetary outposts.
  • Trade surges are time-limited events in nearby systems that offer an increased profit margin on key goods. Find a source of the required trade items to take advantage of these surges.
  • A system’s economy description on the galaxy map now uses a consistent label to describe the goods they buy and sell.
  • The guild envoys for the Merchants, Mercenaries and Explorers Guilds now offer a wide selection of items to their members.
  • Find guild envoys aboard space stations.
  • Each envoy offers a range of free supplies and heavily discounted items, with eligibility based on your current standing with their guild. The exact items vary from system to system but are tailored to each specific guild.
  • Envoys will also accept donations to guild supplies, in exchange for increasing your standing with their guild.
  • Vanquished pirate starships now yield Pirate Transponders, which can be donated to the Mercenaries Guild for a boost to standing.
  • The clarity and presentation of the buttons to view journey milestones and faction standing within the catalogue have been improved.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the catalogue system standing button to lead to the wrong page.
  • A number of new alien words have been added, ready to learn and translate.
  • The trade terminal found on space stations now has a clearer name and subtitle.

 

BASE PARTS

  • A large number of new base parts have been added, based on the decoration style of the space station.
  • Research these parts with salvaged data at the construction research terminal on the Space Anomaly.

 

BUG FIXES

  • Fixed an issue that caused some shuttle wings to be misaligned.
  • Fixed a number of visual issues with the hologram at the Multi-Tool salvage terminal.
  • Fixed an issue that caused starship icons to be used on the Multi-Tool salvage terminal.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause doors to open too slowly, leading to a collision event between the door user and the door structure.
  • Fixed a number of visual issues that could occur when attaching Autophage heads to other bodies in the customiser.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause some planetary crops to flicker.
  • Fixed a number of memory leaks related to texture generation and streaming.
  • Fixed a memory trample related to holograms.
  • Fixed a memory trample related to planetary missions.
  • Fixed a memory trample related to discoveries.
  • Fixed a memory trample related to player bases.
  • Fixed a memory trample related to claiming rewards at the end of an expedition.
  • Fixed a memory trample related to planetary generation.
  • Fixed a number of memory issues that could occur when dying.
  • Introduced a significant performance optimisation while in non-combat locations such as space stations or the Anomaly.
  • Fixed a number of multiplayer connectivity issues on Xbox.
  • Improved the audio for the Starborn Runner’s landing effects.
  • The Starborn Runner can now truly hover when in planetary flight.
  • Solar-class starships now retract their sails when engaging the hyperdrive.
  • Fixed a number of issues that could prevent starships from correctly attaching to their dock or landing pad.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the galaxy map to fail to mark the correct path type for your current mission.
  • Fixed a rare issue that could cause some NPCs or objects aboard an outlaw station to use the wrong dialogue type when loading a save made aboard the station.
  • Fixed a number of text issues with missions that encouraged space combat.
  • Fixed a number of items and technologies being absent from the known recipes list when starting a new creative mode game.
  • Fixed an issue that could incorrectly cause additional base specialists (such as the Overseer or Farmer) to appear at Space Stations even after one had been hired.
  • Fixed a softlock that could occur when dismissing a message box while it was still fading in.
  • Fixed an issue that could allow the accidental early ending of an expedition before all milestones were complete.
  • Fixed a number of rare display issues in the Space Anomaly’s expedition terminal.
  • Fixed an issue that allowed players to put damaged technologies in the cargo section of the expedition terminal.
  • Fixed a rare issue that could cause supercharged slots not to appear on the preview of some starships given as rewards.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause a missing texture to appear on the expedition terminal when no expedition is in progress.
  • Fixed a rare issue that could cause player inventories to slowly fill with emergency signal scanners after placing an active scanner in an inaccessible inventory.
  • Fixed an issue that could make it difficult to delete items from your inventory using the pad without also scrolling the inventory away from the item in question.
  • Fixed a rare issue that could cause the camera to be placed incorrectly after being given a reward.
  • Fixed a number of instances of bad data in bait cooking recipes.

 

ORBITAL: INTRODUCING UPDATE 4.6

Dock your fully customised starship in the sleek new space stations of update 4.6, ORBITAL! Space stations have been completely overhauled; brand new starships can be constructed from salvaged parts; frigate fleets can request intervention with interstellar expeditions; trading, standing and guilds have been improved – and much more!

 

 

SPACE STATION OVERHAUL

The external architecture of space stations has been completely reimagined. The new designs bring incredible detail and bold silhouettes, as well as a broad range of colour palettes to these deep space orbital platforms.

 

REPUTATION DISCOUNTS

Your standing with alien races now impacts the prices offered by technology vendors aboard the space station. Cultivate a strong reputation with alien lifeforms to enjoy deep discounts!

 

TOTAL SPACE STATION REDESIGN

Space station interiors have been completely redesigned and expanded. Engine improvements have enabled a vast and dramatic new station experience.

As well as visual improvements, navigating to essential shops and technical equipment is now more intuitive and efficient; stations include more nooks to explore; and aesthetics now vary tremendously from system to system.

 

TRADE SURGES

The starship Economy Scanner can now sweep for market surges in nearby star systems. These time-limited events present high-profit opportunities for enterprising traders, revealing which trade commodities are currently scarce and in high demand.

 

STARSHIP CUSTOMISATION

The Starship Fabricator allows Travellers to design and construct a completely custom ship from salvaged parts. Dismantle unwanted ships at the outfitting station, then repurpose the components into the starship of your dreams.
Naturally-hunted ships acquired by traditional methods can be identified by the Authenticated Starship seal, and attract a bonus in price when traded.

 

SPACE STATION VARIETY

Space Station interiors are now procedurally generated and vary dramatically from station to station. A huge range of different designs are waiting to be found, as well as a wide array of atmospheric and lighting arrangements.

 

SALVAGE SHIP PARTS

Disassemble starships at the Starship Outfitting station to break them into reusable components. These salvaged customisation modules can be used to fabricate a brand new, fully custom starship.

 

SCREEN SPACE REFLECTIONS

The lighting model for reflective surfaces has been revised to achieve a more realistic appearance, as well as reduce noise around reflections and improve their stability.

 

FLEET MISSIONS

Fleets of frigates engaged in interstellar expeditions may reach out for remote guidance, or even request your presence for direct intervention! Advise your commanders in situations relating to crew management, strange space phenomena, risky exploration ventures and more – or warp to their system to help defend the fleet against attack!
Your choices matter: decisions made will directly impact the outcome and rewards of expedition events.

 

IMPROVED GUILD REWARDS

Affiliation with the Mercenaries, Explorers and Merchants Guilds is more rewarding than ever. Guild envoys in each solar system now offer a selection of free or discounted supplies, increasing in value for higher-ranking members. Visit new systems to collect more complimentary items!

 

STATION MERCHANT REFRESH

All space station vendors have undergone a complete storefront renovation. New high-tech props, kiosks and decorations provide plenty of visual detail to delight customers, and each guild now has a uniquely designed service point for its envoy.

 

SPACE STATION BASE PARTS

A selection of the most premium and desirable space station commodities are available to build in planetary and freighter bases. Visit the Construction Research Station aboard the Space Anomaly to learn these new construction blueprints.

 

UNIQUE STATIONS

Each alien race imprints their personality onto their space station designs. The Korvax are known to furnish their stations with server blocks and technical equipment, Gek stations provide ergonomic seating amid scrolling billboards, and Vy’keen stations often double as a storage facility for classified military equipment.

 

FRONTEND AND UI IMPROVEMENTS

The Game Mode selection screen has been refreshed with a clean, polished new aesthetic, and many user interface elements throughout the game have been revisited for consistency and visual appeal.

 

GUILD ENVOYS

Swiftly advance in standing with the Merchants, Explorers and Mercenaries Guilds by donating surplus materials to Guild treasuries. Approach space station envoys to browse a list of their currently desired items.

 

SWITCH STARSHIPS ABOARD STATIONS

While docked with a Space Station landing pad, use the Quick Menu to instantly swap your primary ship. Scrapping starships for salvage has never been easier!

 

UNIQUE STARSHIP COLOURS

Custom-fabricated starships can be decorated with a variety of paint designs, including some tints and shades unavailable in galactic standard starships, as well as further refined with matte or metallic finishes.

 

 

FBI Announces They Have Sufficient Evidence to Hire P Diddy as Nickelodeon Showrunner

Posted on by Jack H.

LOS ANGELES — After carrying out a search warrant of his Los Angeles mansion over sex trafficking charges, the FBI announced they have enough evidence to hire Sean “Diddy” Combs as a Nickelodeon Showrunner

Special Agent Dan Wexler held a press conference after the raid and detailed the shocking revelations.

“While executing the search warrant against Mr. Comb’s home, we found what we believed to be sufficient evidence of his qualification to be in charge of children’s programming at Nickelodeon,” said Wexler. “What we saw inside that house was a level of depravity that made me question my faith and the overall purpose of life. Based on what we found, he may be one of the most qualified people to put in a position of power at Nickelodeon.”

Shelley Persaud, a representative of Nickelodeon confirmed that Diddy has already accepted a job at the studio.

“He definitely has some big shoes to fill, but given his vast prior experience, I think he will adapt well to the role. With the lack of accountability for predators in this industry, there are so many people still here from the last rounds of incidents that will help show him the ropes, if he needs it,” said Persaud.

Persaud couldn’t say the exact show that Diddy will work on but did offer some details.

“I can’t say much but I can tell you that kids who have no idea the subtext or double meaning of what’s going on are going to love it. And when they grow up they’re going to love rewatching it to discover how weird and gross it all was to be in a kids’ show. They’re going to need to watch so many TikToks of Steve from Blue’s Clues after this one.”

At press time, Nickelodeon announced there is currently a bidding war on the documentary that will be made about the show Diddy is put in charge of.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Update Patch Notes Hotfix 23 Mar 27 2024

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

Baldur’s Gate 3 is the arguably the greatest game to have come out in recent memory, but still requires a little tender loving care from the developers as unforeseen bugs crop up that need addressing. That’s pretty much exactly what this latest hotfix #23 on March 27 does, and the complete patch notes are below. Tread carefully, for there be spoilers ahoy!

 

Baldur’s Gate 3 Update Patch Notes Hotfix 24 Apr 4 2024

 

Baldur’s Gate 3 Update Mar 27 Notes Hotfix 23

Hello everyone,

Coming in hot for all platforms, this hotfix aims to continue improving your Baldur’s Gate 3 experience, and addresses several crashes and bugs. The tradespeople of Baldur’s Gate have also had a word with our people, and we both agree that container-based antics, while amusing, are damaging the economy. So in this update we’ve fixed several bugs with buying and selling. No more free lunches!
As with previous updates, if you’re experiencing any issues after installing this latest hotfix, please check whether the issue still persists with all mods uninstalled. If you continue to experience this issue after uninstalling mods, please contact our support team and submit a full report to help us solve your issue.
We continue to work on further fixes and patches, but in the meantime, thank you for playing Baldur’s Gate 3!

 

https://larian.com/support/faqs/how-to-submit-a-bug-report_85

 

Baldur’s Gate 3 Update Mar 27 Crashes And Blockers Hotfix 23

  • Fixed a bug causing you to get stuck in Lae'zel's recruitment dialogue if you saved halfway through the dialogue and then loaded that savegame.
  • Fixed a potential rare crash related to our particle system.
  • Fixed a crash when throwing the Black Pudding Platter.
  • Fixed a crash during Character Creation.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when selling a container with items in it, buying it again, and then selling it again.
  • Fixed a rare crash related to VFX material loading.
  • Fixed a bug preventing you from equipping items and using spells because an item kept being equipped.
  • Optimised Poltergeist auras to reduce memory usage and prevent an out-of-memory crash.

 

Baldur’s Gate 3 Update Mar 27 UI Hotfix 23

  • Fixed an issue where selling all wares didn't remove the proper gold amount from the trader inventory.
  • Fixed a bug letting you generate gold by buying multiple items but only paying for one of them if you dragged the items into a container.
  • Fixed a bug letting you 'buy' a stack of items for free when dragging the stack into a container and using the item splitter.
  • Fixed equipped items blocked by shapeshifting being tradable, allowing you to get paid even if the items don't transfer to the trader's inventory.

 

Baldur’s Gate 3 Update Mar 27 Scripting Hotfix 23

  • Fixed clubs from the Moonrise Towers Prison getting automatically equipped when you picked them up.
  • Fixed a bug causing Nightsong to continuously gain and lose the Soul Caged condition if she had a condition that provided Immunity to being Incapacitated.
  • Fixed Balthazar not finishing his turn when he is too far from the Colony ritual spot to reach it in one turn.
  • Fixed a bug where a civilian would call for help and a group of Flaming Fists would appear, but instead of moving to the crime scene, they would just stand where they were spawned.

 

Baldur’s Gate 3 Update Mar 27 Code And Gameplay Hotfix 23

  • Fixed a bug causing party members to be wrongly ungrouped and fixed savegames in this broken state.
  • Fixed randomly occurring issues with dialogues, like repeating lines and options not showing up correctly.
  • Fixed some characters missing their spell SFX when going from camp to the world.
  • Fixed the bulette getting permanently stuck under the ground when you passed by in Turn-Based Mode.

 

Baldur’s Gate 3 Update Patch Notes Hotfix 22 Mar 18 2024

 

That’s everything in hotfix #23 on March 27 for Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

South Park Shows Commitment to Centrism With 5/10 Game

Posted on by R. Anthony Mahan

LOS ANGELES — The new South Park game Snow Day offers fans an accurate embodiment of the series’s famed social commentary skewering both sides of every issue by being a solid five out of ten. 

South Park co-creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker have praised the game for its commitment to their centrism.

“It took a long time, but we finally perfected the formula. We started out with horrible video games, like the ones on the Nintendo 64. Total garbage. Then we had some really good games with The Stick of Truth and The Fractured But Whole,” explained South Park co-creator Matt Stone

“Yes, but when you think about it, aren’t good games just as bad as bad games?” added fellow co-creator Trey Parker. “I mean, sure, bad games are bad, but good games … they’re just so smug and annoying about how good they are! ‘Oh, look at me! I’m a good game! I’m fun to play! I’m so much better than you!’” he said, shifting into the whiny voice he uses to impersonate every celebrity he doesn’t like.

“Yeah, I hate bad games, but I really fucking hate good games,” agreed Stone. “We wanted to make sure we really got the South Park experience right this time. We’ve always believed in making fun of everybody, so this game needed to be middle of the road, dead center. Not fully committing to being bad and not fully committing to being good. That’s what South Park is all about.”

Fans of the show like Jordan Daniels are happy to see the new game remain faithful to the show.

“The last two games were excellent but they were made years ago. It’s nice to see that this new one is just kind of whatever because that’s such a great way to remain faithful to the current era of the show.”

At press time, Parker and Stone have transformed into Turbo-Trey and Mega-Matt and begun attacking anyone they see with strong opinions on any subject.

Wordle Today – Answer And Hint For #1013 March 28, 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 Mar 28.

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.

 

Still Mar 27 at your location? Try our Wordle answer page for that day instead!

 

Wordle Hint Today 1013 March 28, 2024

Wordle Hint Today
Today’s Wordle Hint

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

 

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

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Fifth Letter

The fifth letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“K”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Fourth Letter

The fourth letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“A”

 

 

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:

 

“P”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today First Letter

The first letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“S”

 

 

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 654 days straight! So here goes nothing:

 

3…

 

 

2…

 

 

1…

 

 

The Wordle answer today is “SPEAK”

 

 

Previous Wordle Answers With Their Definitions

 

Wordle Today – Answer And Hint For #1012 March 27, 2024

 

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.

 

Wordle #985 For February 29, 2024

“IMAGE“

A visual representation or depiction of something, typically produced by photography, painting, drawing, or digital means.

 

Wordle #984 For February 28, 2024

“DEVIL“

A supernatural being, often depicted as evil, malevolent, or the adversary of God.

 

Wordle #983 For February 27, 2024

“SENSE“

As a noun, any of the five faculties through which stimuli from the external world are received and perceived: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.

 

Wordle #982 For February 26, 2024

“OFTEN“

An adverb that indicates frequency or regularity of occurrence.

 

Wordle #981 For February 25, 2024

“SMITH“

A common surname of English origin.

A person who works with skill and craftsmanship in the creation of various objects.

 

Wordle #980 For February 24, 2024

“PIPER“

A musician who plays the bagpipes, a traditional wind instrument.

 

Wordle #979 For February 23, 2024

“APART“

Separate or detached from something else; not connected or joined together.

 

Wordle #978 For February 22, 2024

“HEAVY“

Used as an adjective to indicate having great weight; difficult to lift, move, or carry due to mass or density.

 

Wordle #977 For February 21, 2024

“BUILD“

Used as a verb most commonly: to construct, assemble, or create something, such as a structure, or object.

 

Wordle #976 For February 20, 2024

“MATCH“

To be equal or corresponding to something else in quality, quantity, or significance.

 

Wordle #975 For February 19, 2024

“PRICE“

The amount of money or value that must be paid or exchanged to acquire goods or services.

 

Wordle #974 For February 18, 2024

“RIDGE“

A long, narrow, elevated area of land that forms a crest or a continuous line along the top of a mountain, or hill.

 

Wordle #973 For February 17, 2024

“PSALM“

A sacred song or hymn, typically from a specific titular Biblical book, which is a collection of religious poems and prayers found in the Old Testament of the Bible.

 

Wordle #972 For February 16, 2024

“STASH“

As a noun: a secret or hidden supply of something, typically valuable or desirable items.

As a verb: to hide or store something away, often for future use or for safekeeping.

 

Wordle #971 For February 15, 2024

“ASCOT“

A type of necktie or cravat that is typically worn with formal attire. It consists of a narrow strip of fabric that is folded over and tied in a manner similar to a scarf, with the ends tucked into the collar of a shirt.

Neuralink Patient Miraculously Nuked by Gandhi in Civilization VI

Posted on by Dan Katz

CHICAGO — The first human trial of Neuralink’s brain implant appears to be a success as 29-year-old implant recipient Noland Arbaugh confirmed that he used his mind to miraculously get nuked by Gandhi in an all-night session of Civilization VI.

Arbaugh went over the session in a telepathically sent message.

“Before Neuralink, I needed a friend to help me play Civ VI and he was never willing to build cities close enough to India’s territory to get Gandhi to aggro,” explained Arbaugh, who is a quadriplegic as a result of a diving accident. “Thanks to Elon Musk and Neuralink, I have a physical miracle sitting in my head that allows me to watch one of the world’s greatest civil rights activists and practitioners of nonviolent resistance deploy his arsenal of nuclear warheads against me.”

In a video posted on X, Arbaugh can be seen playing computer chess, controlling the game with his brain’s own signals via the Neuralink implant. Musk admits that while he is thrilled that Arbaugh was using the white pieces, the technology is still in its infancy.

“Take Civilization VI, for example,” Musk explained. “Though Animal Husbandry is an important early-game technology, unlike real life Neuralink can’t just magically have you kill thousands of animals in technological trials. It can, however, get you one step closer to seeing your civilization’s borders overrun after Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi implements his Nuke Happy hidden agenda.”

When asked for comment on this world-changing invention, Gandhi seemed to mistake this as hostility.

“Please, friend, move your soldiers from my borders. They make a peaceful man like me nervous,” Gandhi said, adding, “If you are so bloodthirsty, maybe it is better to put an end to your leadership.”

At press time, Arbaugh was enjoying another game of Civilization, though confused as to why Neuralink would only allow him to try to achieve Cultural Victory with Ludwig II and the Germans.

First Neuralink Patient Telepathically Forcing Friends to Play Civ 6 with Him

Posted on by Nick Coffman

CHICAGO – Noland Arbaugh, the first human recipient of a Neuralink brain implant, has gained the ability to communicate telepathically and his friends confirmed he’s using his new found gift to force them into multiplayer matches of Sid Meier’s Civilization 6.

Chris Higgins, a longtime friend of Arbaugh’s and an avid gamer, confirmed the telepathic harassment in a recent interview.

“It was weird at first, but Noland would only reach out once a week to play. I jumped in of course because who could pass up some good Civ 6,” Higgins said as he straightened the tin foil on his head. “But then Noland went overboard. ‘Come play Civ 6’ rang through my head morning, day, and night. I would be playing Helldivers with some other friends and Civ 6 would just creep into my brain out of nowhere.”

Another member of the friend group, Glenn Zimmerman, corroborated Higgins allegations against Arbaugh in a gut-wrenching interview.

“Please make it stop, Noland. I don’t want to play Civ 6 anymore.” Zimmerman said in tears to anyone within earshot. “I’d be happy to play other games with you. How about chess? Helldivers? Please, I’ll even suck it up and play AoE2, please just no more Civ 6. I am just a mortal man. I can only take so much punishment.”

Arbaugh, denying the allegations, creeped into my thoughts to share his side of the story.

“What you have to understand is that I’m not forcing these guys to do anything. They want to play Civ 6 with me” Arbaughs voice rang through my head. “ I only entered their minds because they don’t return my text and have all set their Discord status to Do Not Disturb. And to be honest, we don’t have to play Civ 6. I would be happy to play any other games they want to play, but all they want to play now is Civ 6. I can’t blame them though, it is my favorite game.”

At press time my urge to play Sid Meier’s Civilization 6 had driven me to purchase the game on steam. 

 

Rumored Xbox Handheld Also Rumored to Become PlayStation Handheld

Posted on by Matt Fresh

The widely rumored Xbox Handheld will eventually become a PlayStation handheld after a brief period of exclusivity, sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity said.

Despite not yet being formally announced, inside sources claim that plans are already in place for the Xbox Handheld to eventually also be a PlayStation handheld.

“The idea right now is for the handheld to exclusively play Xbox games for about a year, maybe a little longer. After such time the device will then also be able to play PlayStation games,” said a Microsoft employee who wished to remain anonymous. “In this day and age, exclusivity doesn’t make sense for a handheld. Handheld players leave their homes frequently and exclusives are only really important for those who don’t.”

When asked about the handheld Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer couldn’t comment directly but did have this to say.

“Whether we may or may not be making a handheld I can’t say. What I can say is that Xbox is committed to all gamers regardless of which games you play or what devices you play on. We are so much more than just one device, we’re an ecosystem and we are committed to indoctrinating as many people as possible into that ecosystem. Whether you play our 3 games or PlayStation’s 5 games.”

Xbox fans were not pleased upon hearing the handheld will also eventually play PlayStation games.

“I was really looking forward to an Xbox handheld but not anymore,” said Xbox console war veteran Jim Stotch in a Reddit thread. “For this to play Xbox games and PlayStation games is a slap in the face to all the loyal Xbox fans who stuck with the brand through all the troubled times. I feel betrayed. This is the worst thing that’s ever happened to me.” 

PlayStation fans aren’t thrilled either.

“It’s an insult for our beautiful, sexy games to be played on an Xbox device,” said PlayStation console war veteran Mark Pepper in a different Reddit thread. “I’ll stick with my Playstation Portal and remain in my mom’s house thank you very much”

At press time, gamers interested in a handheld that plays Xbox and PlayStation games have been buying Steam Decks.

Enshrouded Update Patch Notes V0.7.1.0 Mar 26

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

Although there have been patches and hotfixes for Enshrouded over the last two odd months since its release, this March 26, 2024 update V0.7.1.0 is the first major release for the game. This marks the first step taken on the roadmap laid out earlier in the month.

The complete patch notes for the Hollow Halls update are below.

 

Enshrouded: Hollow Halls Update

This update name actually very hard to pronounce for us.
Greetings, Flameborn!
Our first update is finally here! Just a few weeks ago we were releasing our first roadmap, and now we’re already ticking a bunch of these boxes… As a team, it feels good! Our goal for each update is to include new content, new features, improvements to existing features, as well as the usual fixes and polish.
The biggest part of the update is undoubtedly the Hollow Halls. You can read more on them below, but a word of advice before you proceed: the encounters will test your mettle and we strongly recommend preparing well and bringing your best food items, as well as campfires to rest during your exploration. It is possible to run these as a solo player, but it might be a very challenging experience, and we recommend bringing some friends along. If you team up with strangers, remember that you can create a backup of your save files. Of course since we're in Early Access, we are very eager to hear your thoughts on the Hollow Halls. Do let us know what you think once you've given them a try!
And without further ado…

 

Enshrouded Patch Notes CHANGELOG FOR UPDATE #1- V 0.7.1.0

Version number: 510434

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Each biome has a new playable area called the “Hollow Halls”, with enemies and challenges corresponding to the level of the biome. These daunting new dungeons come with a multitude of new challenges and exciting rewards.
    • New quests leading through the new content. Talk to the Alchemist to get started.
    • New enemies await you in the depths.
    • A new survivor can be discovered in the Hollow Halls.
    • Unlock a new crafting station with new recipes.
    • New weapons, building blocks, furniture, decorative props and more can be found.
  • The 60hz issue has been solved, providing a smooth experience on higher framerates.
  • Emily the farmer now offers potted plants to everyone who wants to add that little extra bit of color to the porch. Make sure that the base has access to a kiln to craft those pots!
  • Cade the Carpenter now offers a new set of round doors and windows.
  • The seedbed workstation now allows growing additional tree seedlings. Many trees received new growing stages.
  • Player characters can now sit on furniture such as chairs, benches, thrones, toilets.
  • The town of Willow Crush in the Revelwoods has been completely reworked. and some other areas have been improved.

 

QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS

  • Improved support for stack splitting in the backpack and chests. The size of the split stacks can now be selected freely.
  • Content of magical chests can now be used in crafting stations.
  • The loot menu has been reworked to allow faster and more convenient collection of loot.
  • Items can now be crafted in stacks.
  • Sending items to other players now has a more convenient menu. There is now a warning message if the backpack of the receiver is already full.
  • A new ping function on the world map allows pointing other players in a multiplayer session to a specific area.
  • Servers can now be searched and favorited via IP in the server browser.
  • The keys / buttons for jumping and gliding can now be mapped individually. By default, the gliding is still mapped to the same key / button as jumping. If a different key is preferred, we recommend for example [CTRL] on keyboard and [B]/[○] on controller.

 

TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENTS & STABILITY

  • Updating the game on Steam has been reworked to allow faster updates in the future. Previously, every update, no matter how big, resulted in the patching of the complete 30 GB game data on the hard drive. Now only the affected areas will be patched. This change requires the complete download this one time and will only be noticeably faster for future updates.
  • Save data stability has been improved further. As an additional security layer, the game now automatically creates backups of the save data in periodic intervals. Should a save file become unreadable for any reason, a previous version will be loaded.

 

RENDERING AND PERFORMANCE

  • Performance has been improved further. As always, performance and stability will remain a main focus while moving forward.
  • Support for Nvidia Reflex has been added. It can be switched on and off in the graphical settings if the used hardware supports the feature.
  • Added a new setting to the graphical settings to control the sharpness of the image.
  • Added a new setting to switch contact shadows on and off.
  • Added an option to switch off optional micro spiders. The big spiders are still there though, piloted by tiny spiders inside their brain.

 

GAMEPLAY

  • Added more shields into the progression.
  • The Multishot skill no longer consumes multiple arrows when special arrows are selected. This made the skill too expensive overall. Sorry about all this time spent farming twigs.
  • Update the functionality of the leech-stat, e.g. on the “Ring of Endless Life”. It now has a chance to convert a percentage of the damage dealt to enemies into health for the player.
  • The player skill Bloodletting is no longer triggered by Light Burst and Acid Cone.
  • Fixed an issue that caused too high critical damage for the Acid Cone spell.
  • An incorrect consumption of mana was fixed when using both skills Begone and Sun Aura. Similarly, Begone combined with traps no longer causes mana consumption.
  • Fixed an issue with Blood Rage caused by traps.
  • Fixed incorrect application of stun in multiplayer when using the Terror skill.
  • The companion created by the Necromancer skill now follows the player around more actively.
  • Fixed an issue where the Updraft skill could be triggered multiple times per glider flight. You're not supposed to be able to fly forever, no. You're not Jonathan Livingstone Seagull.
  • The skill Breach is no longer triggered with arrows.
  • Healing another player with Water Aura no longer backfires as damage when that player has Counterstrike.
  • The skill Shell Shock now works as described, which we can all agree is probably for the best.
  • Warden and Tower Aura no longer trigger while the player is down.
  • When successfully overpowering enemies, the Merciless Attack can now be triggered faster.
  • Small tweaks to durability of the various weapon types. Melee weapons lose durability slightly slower, wands slightly faster. Improved durability for rarer items.
  • Reaching ledges at the intended jump height is slightly more forgiving.
  • Fixed an issue where arrow and spell ammunition couldn't be cycled properly when using the [Q] or [LT] shortcut with certain items selected in the action bar.
  • Fixed an issue where action bar and ammunition selection could skip slots on higher frame rates.
  • Fixed an issue where eternal spells could be used up when simultaneously trying to throw explosive powder balls.
  • Fixed instances where sounds caused by skills or enemies could be heard by everyone in the party regardless of distance.
  • Fixed an issue with the Sicklescythe that sometimes got stuck in a wall after teleporting.
  • Loot from flying enemies spawns correctly on the ground now.
  • Enemies now better find their way through door frames and similar spaces.
  • Enemies and wildlife now use a higher resolution grid for pathfinding.
  • Improved steering behavior for enemies and wildlife.
  • Improved player camera behavior so it behaves less erratic when interacting with enemies.
  • Improved enemy jump behavior. You thought you were safe? Think again.
  • Enemies can now block wand projectiles.
  • Wand projectiles no longer auto-target bear traps.
  • Using the wand to destroy props is easier now. Before, the homing feature of wand projectiles didn’t work correctly on non-enemy objects.
  • Fixed some cases where hitting the heads of enemies with arrows resulted in too low damage values.
  • The game now prohibits using the fast travel function while falling. You can't magic your way away from gravity.
  • Fixed an issue where interaction prompts were shown even though the interaction wasn't available (e.g. when sleeping).
  • Fixed an issue where players could sit and regenerate stamina while falling
  • Improved the jumping behavior while sliding down mud slopes. The player has now stronger forward momentum.
  • Fixed several issues where the glider would be triggered unintentionally when trying to jump.
  • Fixed a glitch that allowed getting catapulted into the air at beds.
  • Fixed a glitch where the player could gain altitude by entering and cancelling the glider. Not. A. Seagull!
  • Fixed a stamina issue with the Hawk Boots.
  • The game now shows correct numbers when the player gains mana or stamina.
  • Being affected by damage-over-time doesn't cancel the grappling hook, climbing walls and the glider anymore--discrete hits still do. This will come in handy for dungeons, just saying.
  • Fixed several clipping issues for armor pieces.
  • Salvaging high rarity items in chests now works correctly.

 

GAME WORLD

  • Ground fog is no longer appearing in the player base, as the area is protected by the flame.
  • Fixed many minor issues with floating objects or other similar visual glitches in points of interest.
  • Fixed the incorrect appearance and recipes for the “Desert Flower”.
  • New music playlist for Pikesmead´s Reach.
  • New music playlist for combat in Shroud areas.
  • Several issues with ambient sounds have been fixed.
  • Fixed an issue with the doors in Spires when teleporting away and returning while halfway through the progress.
  • Flame shrines now have a small ambient flame to indicate that the flame will regrow over time when the spark has been collected.
  • Fixed a quest marker near the Southern Caravan area that remained as question mark even after exploring the area.

 

CRAFTING, BUILDING & TERRAFORMING

  • The visualization of the borders of the player base works now better with combined areas of several flame altars, and in cases where no-build areas are intersecting into the base.
  • Fixed an issue that terrain voxel would sometimes become transparent when building too close to the upper limit of the playable area.
  • Updated some fireplaces that didn’t offer the option for cooking or didn’t give warmth for the resting buff.
  • Fixed another instance of incorrectly saved growth state of plants such as berry bushes in the player base.
  • Added a quest for the “Spinning Wheel” to increase the visibility of the workstation.
  • It is now possible to craft flower soil with Emily. Flower soil lets flowers grow faster than regular soil.
  • Improved alignment of several double doors to better fit into the voxel grid.
  • Fixed a rare issue where build building shapes could be placed in a way that made it impossible to dismantle them as a whole.
  • Fixed an issue where it was possible to build in margins of certain no-build-and-no-save zones.
  • Hard wood is now used in additional recipes.
  • Fixed an issue where objects could be dismantled inadvertently through walls, while at the same time interfering with seedling placement. Gardening shouldn't be a home wrecker.
  • Allow undo function while building hammer is selected but building menu is closed.
  • Fixed a few instances where no-build-zones on beds were misaligned.
  • Fixed an issue where terraforming VFX were missing in certain situations.

 

USER INTERFACE / LOCALIZATION

  • The character details screen has been updated and many stats have been improved or renamed to add more clarity about gameplay effects.
  • Reduced the visual clutter of enemy and player health bars. Player health bars only show up when players receive damage, damage numbers are only shown per player. Enemy stun bar is hidden when the value is 0. For “critter”-type enemies the health bar is hidden unless they receive damage.
  • Damage numbers on enemies are now shown closer to the health bar.
  • Mana gain is now shown as values similar to health. Stamina gain is always displayed even if the stamina is consumed right away, e.g. by sprinting.
  • Fixed several typos or text inconsistencies brought up by the community. Thank you very much for bringing these to our attention!
  • The current server load is now correctly showing when playing alone on a dedicated server.
  • Tweaked the custom map marker menu.
  • Fixed an issue with location icons vanishing on the world map. Previously affected save games will get fixed after saving and reloading once.
  • Fixed cases where drop-down menus would exit the screen if opened too close to the screen border.
  • Improved wording of several error messages.
  • Disabled the “Please update graphics cards driver”-message for older AMD graphics cards.
  • Restored the charging progress indicator for staff spells.
  • Fixed an issue for very long passwords in multiplayer sessions.
  • Fixed several items that did not lose the “New” marker after selecting them.

 

That should be about it! We hope you enjoy this first update. Let us know what you think below!
The team at Keen Games

 

Those were the rather lengthy patch notes for the major update V0.7.1.0 on March 26 for Enshrouded on PC.

Update On WWE NXT Superstars Getting Main Roster Callups Soon

Posted on by Jake Skudder

There are two major WWE NXT Superstars who could be getting a move to the main roster of the company in the near future.

According to a new report from Fightful Select, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams are making waves and are potentially going to be brought up to continue their ongoing feud on RAW or SmackDown.

“One source told Fightful Select that Carmelo has been set for his main roster call-up since prior to the Royal Rumble and is expected to move up to the main roster full-time in the summer” the site reported.

“With regards to Trick Williams, officials took notice of the reaction Williams got in his surprise SmackDown appearance back in January. There have been pitches for the pair to continue their rivalry on the main roster after Stand And Deliver, but Williams’ plans past the Premium Live Event remain unclear” Fightful added.

Read More: Two Major Pro Wrestling Sames Say Goodbye Ahead Of Free Agency

WWE NXT Superstars Making Waves

Fightful’s Corey Brennan also revealed that the company are likely going to put Trick vs Carmelo in the main event slot of the upcoming Stand and Deliver show on WrestleMania weekend:

“Multiple sources in NXT have told Corey Brennan of Fightful Select that the current plan is for the Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes match at Stand And Deliver to main event the show.

“While it has not been locked in and the main event could still go to Ilja Dragunov and Tony D’Angelo, officials are pushing for the heated storyline to get the spotlight” it was claimed.

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