Trademark troubles, help us decide on a new name. New update coming to Harbinger.
Commanders!
We have 3 weeks to change the "Battlestation" name to something else, we need your help!
It has come to our attention that we made a mistake a long time ago by choosing the name "Battlestation" for our game series. This name is entirely too close to another series and the mistake is ours, we take full responsibility for this. We did not know the rules of how trademarks works, we were just excited to create games and came up with a name that we thought was fitting for the series. You live and you learn.
We do not want any harm to the company that notified us, so please don't attack anybody. They were very kind with us and did not press any financial actions against us. We don't think the name impacted our sales in any way, but it was still generous of them to be kind with us.
New name!
Now we need your help! We need suggestions on a name that we could use instead of "Battlestation".
The name cannot have "battlestation" in it in any way, but some form derived from "Battle" is ok as long as it is not too close to "Battlestation".
The name should be fitting and describe the series, bonus points if it can inhabit a wide variety of new games we create as well.
A couple of our own ideas:
Battleversum
Astroverse
New Update!
Now for the positive, we are going to push a small update to Battlestation: Harbinger (Which will be (new name): Harbinger) in unison with the name change! We call this the magnificent "Trademark update":
New Human space ship named "BSE Trademark", with the letters TM written all over it, to celebrate this blunder.
Unlock and play with Alien ships! To celebrate the world of trademarks you can now "trademark" those pesky alien ships. Many of you have mentioned wanting to play with alien ships, your wish will come true!
As a bonus, some ships from the ship menu unlock list will be added to reinforcement ship list.
Please write your suggestions below for a new name to the "Battlestation" series, thank you for being with us! We cannot promise any name to be chosen, and we have to do a search to make sure it is free for use, but we want to hear all your ideas!
Bugbyte working on a new game, follow the development blog!
Greetings, Commanders!
We have started development on a new game and for this reason we decided to create a development blog, where we will show you how the new game comes alive from beginning to end.
There is a long way to go but have a look at the first material we have to show:
Sixth patch! 1.5.0. Bug fixes and Bugbyte ID, Cross-platform cloud save system.
Game now supports cloud save! And to celebrate we are having a big midweek sale on all platforms. So click the "Store" button up right and see what this epic space strategy game is all about, Commander!
Additions:
- Cross-platform cloud saves with Bugbyte ID. Set it up under the cloud save button in main menu and you can save your progress to the cloud.
- Fixed Teleport bug
- Added a new Battlestation name
- Fixed escape pod
Then contact support@bugbyte.fi if everything else fails.
Fifth patch, 1.4.9. More bug fixes!
- Fixed bug where mission failed if turns left were 0
- Fixed find sector bug
- Fixed a bug where you lost a ship when you had switched command ship and loaded a game
- Nerfed death ray
- Fixed bug where some russian ship names where missing
Then contact support@bugbyte.fi if everything else fails.
Third Patch! Version 1.4.7.
New patches! List below:
- Fixed point defense turrets cooldown bug. Should not stop shooting now.
- Changed point defense laser hull damage 15 -> 10. To prevent them from being OP now with the cooldown bug fixed.
- Fixed bugs that crash the game.
- Fixed russian text bug.
- Fixed formation bug.
- Fixed scrollbar buttons bug.
- Updated steamworks.
Then contact support@bugbyte.fi if everything else fails.
Second Patch! Version 1.4.6. More issues fixed and help thread.
Commanders!
We have fixed some more issues, and will keep on fixing. Here are the latest:
- Mouse cursors should now be fixed on linux
- Fixed bugs that crashes the game
- Added option to disable white flash at end of ftl jump
- Shields should fully recharge when entering an empy sector
- Changed reported annoying button sound
If you can't find help to your problem please mail: support@bugbyte.fi and we will help you ASAP.
Known issues and solutions
Problem:
Game doesn't start
Solution:
Try turning anti-virus off. If it doesn't work contact support@bugbyte.fi, preferably with a crash report if you have one.
Problem:
Can't cllick on anything in the game
Solution:
Set user interface scaling to 100% in your operating system.
First patch, 1.4.5! Look here if you have problems.
Hi! We are working on all the reported problems, we will try to fix everything ASAP. Please be patient with us and you can always contact us at support@bugbyte.fi
- fixed a few bugs that causes crashes.
- added option to linux to disable cursors
- fixed point defense turrets to not track targets outside of firing arc.
- fixed scrolling so it shouldn't get stuck anymore
- We are working on all of the reported crash and other issues! Thank you for your patience!
FAQ:
Problem:
Game doesn't start
Solution:
1. Reboot Machine/Steam
2. Try turning anti-virus off.
3. Apparently, win10 isnt correctly using the Java enviroment packaged with the game:
The fix is below:
Navigate to Java's site and download Recommended Version 8 Update 73 (filesize: 718 KB)\
2. Navigate to the JAR file in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Battlestation Harbinger (Harbinger.jar)
3. A launcher will open for you to select resolution etc.
4. Play
If the two above doesn't work contact support@bugbyte.fi, preferably with a crash report if you have one.
Linux Problem:
Starting game gives an "java.lang.ExceptionInInitializerError"
Solution:
Install package xorg-xrandr from repository
Problem:
Can't click on anything in the game
Solution:
Set user interface scaling to 100% in your operating system.
Problem:
Surface pro or other machine. Graphics are scaled wrong on the screen.
Solution:
Go to where you have Battlestation Harbinger installed, typically “C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Battlestation Harbinger” right click on harbinger.exe file and select properties, then go to the Compatibility tab at the top and check “Disable display scaling on high DPI settings” near the bottom.
Battlestation: Harbinger on Steam tomorrow 9.00 a.m. PST!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gmiERgVXl8
Greetings, Commanders! Warning, video has some strong language.
To celebrate the launch tomorrow, we decided to create a light-hearted video of reading mean comments out loud from a very popular Reddit post we made 5 months ago.
I will be doing a new AMA on Reddit tomorrow, coinciding with the launch of the game! Join us at: https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA around 8.00 a.m. PST tomorrow! We will tell everything of our 4 year journey so far, how we nearly went bankrupt and rose from the ashes to fight another day.
You, our backers and players were a big part of it. You have my gratitude, Commanders. We truly hope you enjoy what we have created, and remember to leave a review here on Steam!
