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Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Indie

Party Animals

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Best Family Game




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November FAQ
Hello everyone! It's been a month since the official release of "Party Animals", and we're extremely grateful for your support.

We've received many feedbacks from players on the official forum and various other channels, and we really appreciate them. We've also noted that some of you may have questions about the state of the game. We've collected some of the most frequently asked questions and will answer them here.



Q: When will new animals and outfits be released?


A: We plan to add major updates approximately every three months, during which we will introduce new animals (usually two), as well as new outfits. Between these major updates, during the three-month period, there will be limited-time outfits released in conjunction with various holidays and festivals. In the major updates, some replaced outfits or animals will no longer be available through the Item Shop or Surprise Eggs.


Q: Why did everything disappear when I entered the game? Why was my account cleared?


A: This usually happens when you change computers or networks, causing you to enter a different server. In most cases, you can retrieve your original account by changing the server in the game settings. If the problem persists, you can submit a ticket at our official website: https://support.partyanimals.com/


Q: When will new content and gameplay be introduced?


A: Our current development goal is to update major gameplay and maps every three months. During these three months, we will continue to refine the existing gameplay, maps, and various systems.


Q: Why are Arcade mode maps not in Quick Match rotation?


A: Our development team is currently revamping Arcade mode, which will serve as an experimental arena for testing new gameplay elements and modes. If we discover a gameplay style that we deem enjoyable and fitting, we plan to integrate it into Quick Match or similar systems.


Q: Why was my account suspended without reason for a few days?


A: After our previous update, if a player has been banned, they would see the specific reason for the ban when returning to the login screen. At the same time, our player support GM team processes player reports and system auto alerts daily. Once GMs determine that certain players have engaged in behavior detrimental to the game environment, they may enforce varying levels of punishment ranging from 1 day to 3 days, 7 days, 30 days, 365 days, or even permanent bans. If you believe the punishment is unjust, please submit a ticket for appeal at our official website: https://support.partyanimals.com/


Q: Some players are constantly swearing, regardless of game outcome. Can you address this issue?


A: This is an ongoing issue we're striving to resolve. Our GM team receives a large number of reports daily, so we're expanding the team and adding patrol features to address these issues. Additionally, we are working on improving the report system to speed up the processing time. However, even with these efforts, we may not be able to satisfy all players. We still rely on a large number of human staff to handle these cases as an automated reporting system may have difficulty distinguishing whether a person is swearing, interacting with close friends, or is simply prone to cursing.


Q: Can you add a blocking system? After blocking a player, I won't encounter them in game again.


A: The in-game mute and blocking features are in the works and we expect it to be live soon.


Q: I just bought this game, and keep getting matched with experienced players. I end up getting steamrolled. :'(


A: The development team is actively working on refining the current matching system. Our goal is to optimize matchmaking to minimize instances of new players "being steamrolled" by more experienced players.


Q: I really enjoyed the collaboration with Ori! Are there any new collaborations planned soon?


A: Yes! We're currently in talks with some other IPs for collaborations and expect to release them soon!


Q: Will outfits from previous rotations in the Item Shop come back? For example, will the previous collaboration outfits return at some point?


A: Outfits within each quarter will continue to rotate daily or weekly, including collaboration outfits. However, some outfits rotated out in the major three-month updates may not make a return.



If you have any additional questions, feel free to ask in the comments section or on our official forums. We highly value player feedback and thank you for your support!

Patch Notes 1.2.2.0

Optimizations



  1. Increased the probability of the "Castleween" map appearing in Quick Match
  2. Lowered the difficulty of the weekly challenge "Knock out enemies 15 times with a baseball bat" to "Knock out enemies 3 times with a baseball bat"
  3. If a player has already "knocked out enemies 3 times with a baseball bat," they only need to knock out 1 more enemy to complete the task. There may be a textual error in the weekly challenge progress display (this does not affect actual completion)
  4. Updated the "Castleween" map mechanics: The overall map will be darker, and player names will only be visible in areas illuminated by light.

Halloween Event + Patch Notes 1.2.0.0

Event Contents



Halloween Event


UTC 2023/10/30, 4 AM - 2023/11/6, 4 AM

  1. Log in to the game during the event to receive the "Ghost Nemo" outfit
  2. Complete the four weekly challenges during the event to receive an extra 4 ghost-themed outfits
  3. Item Shop introduces 2 new outfits: Magical Macchiato, Dark Magic Macchiato
  4. Added pumpkin decorations to all maps
  5. In Last Stand, throwing item after elimination has been replaced with a pumpkin

Twitch Drops


UTC 2023/10/30, 4 AM - 2023/11/6, 4 AM

Watch any Party Animals livestream with a ā€œDrop Enabledā€ tag on Twitch during UTC 2023/10/30, 4 AM - 2023/11/6, 4 AM. You can earn the following rewards in order:

  1. Watch for 1 hour and claim the reward Egg Coin x1
  2. Watch for an additional 2 hours and claim the reward Nemo Bucks x240
  3. Watch for an additional 2 hours and claim the reward Purple Ghost Nemo

Discord Nitro


UTC 2023/11/1, 12:00 AM - 2023/12/30, 4:00 AM

  1. Login to the game during UTC: 2023/11/1, 12:00 AM - 2023/12/30, 4:00 AM and redeem 1 month of Discord Nitro membership for free!

Tmall Collab


UTC 2023/10/31 4 AM - 2023/11/11 4 AM

  1. Log in during the event to receive a Tmall-themed avatar and Tmall-themed avatar frame



Patch Notes 1.2.0.0


Estimated update date: October 30, 2023

New Features



  1. Added a new map: Castleween
  2. Added text chat & voice bubble display features in the final scoreboard page after a game
  3. You can now jump to the achievement that unlocks certain outfit from the Locker
  4. Added a UI to distinguish outfits that are already obtained in the Surprise Egg info page
  5. Ban reasons are now displayed on the login interface

Optimizations



  1. Shovel's damage has been nerfed
  2. Improved issue where players could be instantly killed under special circumstances
  3. Improved issue where wall-climbing was difficult under special circumstances
  4. In custom lobbies, when changing maps but not the number of teams in the lobby, keep the current team distribution when turning on the random team option
  5. In custom game modes, the quick join feature now better checks the current lobby's player count, reducing instances of quickly joining a full room

Bug Fixes



  1. Fixed an issue where more than 8 players could appear in game after AI took a spot during quick matches and a player reconnected after disconnecting
  2. Fixed an issue where other players' names were wrongly displayed after turning on streamer mode during quick matches

Patch Notes 1.1.3.0

Bug Fixes



  1. Fixed an issue where double-clicking did not exit the running mode after entering it
  2. Fixed an issue where the mouse rotation speed slows down as the frame rate increases
  3. Fixed an issue where searching with friends alias did not work in the friend list

Optimizations



  1. Added Australia and South America to the server region options
  2. Added camera rotation speed settings for keyboard
  3. Hide voice bubbles when the in-game UI is turned off
  4. Hide voice bubbles when player names are not displayed
  5. Custom lobby names, on-screen text chat, and private messages now support Korean and Thai (not yet supported for player names)

Patch Notes 1.1.2.0

Bug Fixes



  1. Fixed the issue where the NV Reflex option would reset each time the game is launched.
  2. Fixed the issue where player names would still display on the final scoreboard page after being hidden in the streamer mode.

Optimizations



  1. Added friend alias function.
  2. Decreased the likelihood of 1-2 player Quick Match teams matching to 4V4 Last Stand mode (4V4 Last Stand mode is still possible, but the probability is lower).
  3. You can now directly switch outfit colors in the character selection screen (color variants have been added to the character outfit queue).
  4. Added corresponding button icons for PlayStation and Switch Pro controllers.
  5. Banned players will be able to see their account ID and customer service ID on the starting screen.

Patch Notes 1.1.1.0

Bug Fixes



  1. Fixed an issue where the older version of the tutorial level was entered when entering the game for the very first time

Experience Optimization



  1. When pre-team reaches 3 or 4 people in Quick Match, the matched Last Stand matches will be changed to 4 v 4 mode
  2. The preparation time for the character selection screen before the game starts has been changed from 60 seconds to 45 seconds
  3. Added a switch for the double-click run lock function
  4. Optimized the visual effects of the new tutorial key prompts during a black screen
  5. Optimized the logic of the appearance and disappearance of the new tutorial key prompts under various circumstances
  6. The key prompts in the new tutorial have been added with a fade-in and fade-out effect

Party Animals Test Server Announcement
Dear players,

We are excited to introduce you to the "Party Animals Test Server".

What is the "Party Animals Test Server"?


The "Party Animals Test Server" is an environment open to all players, designed to run major updates in advance. Its purpose is to collect player feedback, make early adjustments to the game updates, and prevent and solve potential problems. To access the test server, you need to switch to the test version on the Steam platform. Please note that access to the test server is currently limited to Steam only.


How do I qualify for the test server?


The test server is open to all players. However, we only allow a maximum of 1000 players to be online at the same time. If this limit is exceeded, you will enter a queue, and you will enter the test server when a slot becomes available. We apologize for any potential waiting time.


How to switch to the test server?


Right-click on Party Animals in your Steam library - Properties - Betas - select the test server (usually named beta-x.x.x.x) from the drop-down menu.




What's the difference between the test server and the official server?


On the test server, you may encounter different map designs, character designs, gameplay rules, game mechanics, and interfaces from the official server. This is an opportunity for you to experience new content in advance. However, please note that since the test server is a place for us to experiment with innovation, not everything you see on the test server will appear in the upcoming official version.


What should I be aware of while playing on the test server?



  1. We may periodically clear all data on the test server, including but not limited to user information, characters, outfits, Cookies, Nemo Bucks, and Egg Coins, and we may also temporarily shut down the server for maintenance.
  2. The data on the test server and the official server are independent of each other. Your acquisition or consumption of characters, skins, currency, etc. on the test server will not have any impact on your data on the official server.
  3. The goal of the test server is to test new features and find bugs in the game. Therefore, some in-game settings may be different from the official server, such as level upgrades, double experience, etc. Therefore, the content of the test server does not represent the final content of the official server. Please refer to the latest official announcement.
  4. During the testing process, there may be data rollbacks, network disconnections, and an inability to purchase items in the Item Shop. This is a normal part of the testing process. We cannot provide answers to this, but we very much welcome your active feedback and suggestions, which can be submitted through the support page on our official website.
  5. Since the main goal of the test server is to detect bugs and collect player suggestions, we cannot handle complaints related to game quality.
  6. If players are found to be violating the rules in the test server, we will issue bans of varying lengths depending on the severity of the situation and may do the same in the official server.


We thank you for your attention and understanding of the "Party Animals Test Server" and welcome your valuable feedback and suggestions to help us create a better gaming experience together!

Patch Notes 1.1.0.0

Content Update



  1. Completely remade the Tutorial level.


Bug Fixes



  1. Fixed the issue in the Gator Valley where the character's stamina would automatically decrease while standing on the floating bridge when waves rolled over .
  2. Fixed the issue in 4v4 Quick Match where if all four opponents disconnected, the AI would not properly fill the spots.
  3. Fixed the issue where some players who completed all achievements could not unlock the Platinum Knight Nemo outfit.

Optimizations



  1. Added a "Player Info" module in the ESC menu in Quick Match, where you can add friends, view player profiles, and report violations during the game in Quick Match.
  2. Double-clicking the run button (default double-click Shift on the keyboard, double-click LT on the Xbox controller) now allows you to maintain the running mode continuously; exhaustion, death, dizziness, and pressing the run button again can cancel the running state.
  3. Private rooms are no longer displayed by default in the custom room list.
  4. When searching for room names in the custom room list, the search results are no longer affected by the filter conditions.
  5. Simplified the completion conditions for the achievement "Jack and Rose". Changed the condition "game victory" to "round victory".
  6. Simplified the completion conditions for the achievement "Superdry". Changed the condition "game victory" to "round victory".
  7. Simplified the completion conditions for the achievement "Surfer Dog". Changed the condition "game victory" to "round victory".
  8. Simplified the completion conditions for the achievement "Peace Elite". Changed the condition "game victory" to "round victory".
  9. Simplified the completion conditions for the achievement "Chill In The Wind". Changed the condition "game victory" to "round victory".
  10. Simplified the completion conditions for the achievement "Hot Dog". Changed the condition "game victory" to "round victory".
  11. Simplified the completion conditions for the achievement "Smooth Operator". Changed the condition "game victory" to "round victory".

Patch Notes 1.0.8.0

Bug Fixes



  1. Fixed an issue where some emojis weren't displayed correctly.
  2. Fixed an issue where characters in the Gator Valley would become invincible after getting stuck under the bridge at the cliff's edge.
  3. Fixed the issue of excessively long queue times when the server has available space.
  4. Fixed the unsuccessful room reporting issue.
  5. Fixed the issue of crashes on some low-end machines.
  6. Fixed the issue of incorrect local display of Egg Coin count.
  7. Fixed the extremely low probability issue of getting two identical legendary skins from a single ten-draw in Surprise Egg.
  8. Corrected the text error on the Safely Afloat map loading page.
  9. Corrected the text error in the Official event announcement.
  10. Fixed the issue of the "Fight Everywhere" achievement not unlocking (players who have completed but not unlocked need to play and win any custom game with more than 6 real players in the game to get the achievement).
  11. Fixed the issue of the "Keep On Keeping On" achievement not unlocking (for players with incorrect progress displays, complete one more weekly challenge to correctly display the progress)

Experience Optimization



  1. Changed the blinking mechanism of Ori character from pupil blinking to whole eye blinking.
  2. Added a full-body glow effect to Ori characters.
  3. Changed the dizziness effect of the Ori character from pupil closing to the whole eye closing.
  4. Optimized the mechanism of the taser. After continuous electrification, characters will trigger electric resistance and will be immune to electric effects for a period of time.
  5. Quick Match end-of-game Scoreboard now displays the avatars of players who left during the game.
  6. The avatars displayed on the Quick Match end-of-game Scoreboard have been changed to display in-game character avatars.
  7. Added a bug feedback entrance in the game settings.
  8. Added a controller vibration switch.
  9. In the Blackhole Lab map, the radius of bombs around the black hole has been increased to reduce bomb damage.
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