This Update should fix some of the frequently reported bugs and adds some requested QOL features :)
Fixes:
Kill the King second seeker algorithm fixed so that the same player cant be assigned second seeker twice in a row(still possible to be assigned the other seeker but this should decrease the same person being the seeker multiple rounds in a row)
Fix avatars in non-premium version not always saving between sessions
Fix broken survivor bonus when using custom value
HeadHunters Hat appearing in different game modes SHOULD finally be fixed
Fix spawning inside of pots on bazaar stage and being stuck
This is hopefully the end of the “Phantom Hat” Arc of the Just Act Natural anime
Also added this patch: vSync option in options menu Kill the King Design Balance for smaller player groups Indication of who in lobby is the host A new lobby is started if the initial Quick Match lobby is filled :)
Coming within the next few weeks:
Golden Goose Skin
Bigger lobby option- Should be able to make an option to have lobbies up to 16 players. But you’ll have to balance that yourself and the host will prob need a good connection fyi.
Advanced options for some game modes- permadeath in assassins, limited npc kill counts in death race, no seeker in HeadHunters
Lobby will display more info on the host’s advanced options chosen
That's it till next week! (unless this update breaks something)
Never forget I love you <3
- Conor
Patch Notes for v1.0.5
Fix not being able to open menu when join as a spectator
Fix King/Noble spawning on top of button sometimes on Spaceship stage in Kill the King
Rough temporary fix for frozen input when join mid-game
There’s a very TEMPORARY fix for the player frozen glitch that happens sometimes when you join a game mid-match that I added here. If you find you’re frozen again, open the menu and, upon closing it, I kinda forced it to re-enable your movements. Kinda annoying I know but I guess my latest changes to the instructions screen somehow messed things up but I’m not sure exactly where so hopefully that works for now as a temporary fix. Not my best work but it should do until i actually find the issue and fix it more permanently this weekend :)
Update v1.0.4: New Instructions Screen, Quick Match, Bug Fixes!
Added:
Fix Game Freezing if player leaves while selecting next game mode in Party Mode
Added ‘Quick Match’ Button on main menu that will put you in the first public lobby found, or create a new one if there is none
New Instructions screen to help new players understand how each game is made
Updated Clout Chasers Icon for notification so it doesn't confuse new players
Fixed Spawn issues on Spooder Mines stage
Fixed swinging while typing glitch in Scavengers and HeadHunters
Added Mute toggle for chat in Lobby.
I’d still like to add a “how to play” tab on the main menu and make the item select menu separate from the instructions but first gonna focus more on bugs the coming week. Thought it was important to have a better way to understand the game for new players though.
Thanks for all your suggestions and bug reports! Really cool/unexpected seeing how many new people are playing the last few weeks! I'm doing my best to keep up with fixes and features!
<3
- Conor
Patch Notes v1.0.2
Fix Clout Chaser scores not being counted for unlockables/ achievements
Invert Y Axis option in controls menu
Possible fix for NPCs sometimes not being destroyed when returning to lobby
Slightly more zoomed out view for Hiders
New Tutorial prompt for Seekers to tell new seekers they can move around
Version 1.0.1 out now! I fixed some of the most common issues reported:
Fix falling out of map on Spaceship Death Race Fix Headhunters Hat sometimes staying in scene across game modes Added teleporting to NPCs in Assassins to help disguise respawning players better Fixed Lobby game mode not updating properly when looking at public lobbies
Just a few fixes, but more will be out later this week. I know Headhunters still needs more fixes. Trying to keep up as best I can :)
Also working on more QOL features that should be out later this week:
Mute chat for lobby chat Better filters for lobbies Slightly more zoomed out camera for hiders and seeker Move prompt for new seeker players Indication for who in the lobby is the host
And in the next few weeks:
Game Design improvements for smaller player groups in Kill The King and Headhunters Better instructions screen for the game mode at the start Better seeker assign algorithm for party mode
Patch Notes v0.9.75
Added sound effects
New Item select menu that shows all available items
Patch Notes v0.9.6
Fix Reaper Seeker smoke blocking view
Fix Bald models on ski town Death Race
Death Race Polish- see what place you finished in
Fox Celeb spawns in Clout Chasers
Fix getting stuck behind rock in Forest of Faces stage
Plans for 1.0 and beyond
Hey everyone! We are rapidly approaching 1.0 and I thought I’d share my plans for full release and beyond!
First just wanna thank you for being part of this game’s development and giving ideas and feedback. It’s been really great having you to go to whenever I have new ideas or concepts to try out 🙂 It’s been a lot of fun hearing your ideas and suggestions as well! It’s definitely been a great learning experience for me and I hope it’s been fun for you guys to see the game grow over the past year!
Plans for JAN as I approach 1.0:
So recently we hit v0.9.5 with the update allowing a rotating weekly free game mode. From there the following weeks I will be primarily focusing only on bug fixes, QOL improvements and polish.
I plan on hitting 1.0 on March 25th. With the full release, based on your feedback, I think it’s fair to raise the price of premium to $8 USD? (There will still be the free version of course!)
After 1.0:
As far as my plans for JAN AFTER 1.0, frankly, I’m not sure. I’ve been really grinding on this for a while and very much need a long break. I still think there’s plenty of cool game mode/stage ideas that could be added to the future but right now I don’t want to promise anything like DLC until I figure out my next steps in life.
What I WILL promise, of course, is bug fixes as they come up. I’ll be working a temporary full time job starting at the end of the month so the updates will be slower than they have been but I’ll be sure to add small updates when I can 🙂
Also our community manager @Zakton (Brent) will still be working on getting more eyes on the game and more players in 🙂 I’ll be sure to post again here when I figure out my next steps, so if you’re interested in my future work(on JAN or otherwise) I’d like it if you stuck around 🙂 And ofc the discrod will still be there to post ideas and find matches.
So that’s pretty much it. Does this sound good to you? Don’t want anyone to feel cheated or anything
-Conor
Update v0.9.5: Free Additional Game Mode for Non-Premium players!
Hey everyone!
We have just released update v0.9.5! This adds a highly-requested additional game mode to play in the free version of the game! The free game mode available will rotate every Friday to a new random other game mode.
Of course, Diamond Grab will always be available to play for free. This is in ADDITION to that game mode.
I hope all those who don't usually get a chance to play other game modes enjoy the new update. And remember: all game modes are available at any time in the premium version!
