Here’s another update that focuses on fixing some bugs in Patterns. As alway, we’re thankful for all of your feedback and bug reports. They help us to consistently better the game! You can read the full update notes below.
We are continuing to work on fixing more bugs and improving the Multiplayer experience. We have some big ideas for Multiplayer, and hope to share more of the details with you soon!
Thank you for your continued support. Stay tuned for more updates!
The Patterns Team
Release Notes for Patterns Update .03b 66008 7/30/2013
The Cosmos
The latest cosmos worlds will no longer show duplicate results on the final page.
Players no longer need to log in to download worlds from the cosmos.
Older save files that have not been updated to the latest save file format will now fail when uploading to the cosmos. Load the game in the latest client and re-save to update to the latest save file format.
Shape collection now works on debris allowing for you to acquire that shape.
Levels now all start time of day at the same time rather than the time the artist saved it out.
Genesis levels now start in unbound mode by default.
Multiplayer
Fixed issue where clients connected to a multiplayer game could "like/unlike" cloud world (and cause an error).
Miscellaneous fixes
Placing tall shapes on top of your character should no longer cause you to fall through the world.
You can now fall all the way back down to the planet in Unbound mode, rather than being caught each time you hit terminal velocity.
Patterns update 03b version 65521 7/18/13
Hello Patterns Fans!
We’ve updated the game with maintenance and bug fixes. As always, the team is continually improving the game through bug fixes and feature development and working hard to get those improvements out to you as quickly as possible. Today's update addresses many of the bugs you may be experiencing in the game. See the release notes for more details.
We’re still working on improving the multiplayer experience based on your feedback, as well as working to better game performance and optimization. There are also new features on the table that we hope to add soon!
Thank you all for playing and stay tuned for more great thing to come in the world of Patterns.
The Patterns Team
Release notes for Patterns version 0.03b version 65521 7/18/2013
Multiplayer
Co-op challenge has been improved
Improved rocket multiplayer sync issues
Angleopes now hide in their shells for multiplayer
Temporarily have blocked network clients from using TK on creatures as it needs further work
Network multiplayer host can now save game
Mac
Fixed a bug that required users to force quit the game
Visual quality on high quality settings is improved
Challenge Mode
Fixed collection challenge on worlds with no moonstone
Challenge mode "completed" text now in place
UI
The game mode for cloud worlds will now be greyed out rather than giving the false impression of letting you set it
New text added for the game mode descriptions
Improved UI for Liking/Unliking of Cosmos planets
Better and proper notification of substance collection/use amounts on the HUD
Assorted bug fixes for UI buttons showing or not showing up
Miscellaneous
Genesis worlds shouldn't need surface graphs rebuilt anymore at load time
Using the wrench tool to rotate Shapes and Patterns no longer causes visual problems from Patterns and Shapes under stress
Older worlds in the cosmos are now properly listed if they didn't have a game mode set previously
Pattern substance tally is now properly computed so you can place a pattern with 50 substance if you have 50 (previously you needed to have 50 + substance required for the anchor shape)
Debris can now be reattached to the world by right clicking on it and using the craft tools
Known Issues
We have a bug that prevents email entries from working when registering Cosmos accounts if the first character is capitalized. If you are having problems getting you email accepted try using lower case.
Currently it is not possible to collect Spinewood and Lava.
Performance
We are pushing the boundaries of our Shape engine with some of the larger worlds. Frame rate will vary depending upon the power of your machine.
Load times for the larger worlds are a little long so plan accordingly.
Multiplayer
Hosted Multiplayer games are currently private and you must coordinate with your guests to set up a game. LAN games can be seen in a list but a guest must know the name of your hosted internet multilplayer game in order to find it.
Joining is improved but can be a problem due to accessing proxy servers
Larger worlds can take a long time to stream to guest players
Our focus has been to support a cooperative building experience. Sync issues may result with more extreme and inevitable behavior when building over longer play times, widespread destruction, aggressive use of Craft mode, playing with more than two players and impromptu death matches.
Release Notes for Patterns version 03b 7/11/13
Hello Patterns Fans!
Welcome to another release update.
We wanted to take a brief minute from your Steam Sale stalking, and tell you that Patterns is part of the sale so now is a great time to get your friends playing.
The focus for this update was to streamline the flow for accessing the Cosmos and setting up Multiplayer games. There’s a new Challenge Mode that includes a timer and counter for keeping track of hidden shapes you can find on the planets. You can also now vote on each other's planets found on the Cosmos. All that happened, and we fixed a bunch of bugs too.
Since our last update, we've heard many of you are successfully engaging in multiplayer sessions and have seen some of those adventures in the form of videos. We’d love to see more, so keep sharing your videos! If you’re still having troubles with multiplayer, let us know if this update improves things. Multiplayer is still in an early form - so we’re paying close attention to the feedback and input that you’re sharing.
For more details on the specifics of the release, see the release notes below.
Release notes for Patterns version 0.03b 7/11/2013
Multiplayer
Fixed bugs with accessing and exiting multiplayer games
Success rate for joining hosted sessions has been improved
The UI flow to access and create Multiplayer games has been streamlined
Chat is working for multiplayer sessions! While in a multiplayer game, hit “t” to access the chat interface
Bugs fixes dealing with sync and latency
The Cosmos
Added ability to vote on your favorite Cosmos planets
Cosmos planets will display total votes cast for them
Added filters to sort Planets by popularity
Improved UI flow for accessing Shared planets, Cosmos planets and local saves
Challenge Mode
Enter a world in Challenge Mode and race the clock to find all of the hidden Moonstone shapes on the planet
New Planet
Eratus VI Ancient Ruins is a new challenge world with hidden shapes and time trial
Miscellaneous <*>Saved planets failing to load past 27% bug is fixed.
<*>Debris can not be right clicked on to access Craft edit mode
<*>New audio!
Known Issues Patterns is very much a work in progress. We are updating regularly and improving the experience with both bug fixes and features.
Here are some of the bigger known issues you may run across when playing.
Internet multiplayer is still heavily in development.
We made it available for testing so we can learn from having more users trying it out.
Joining a multiplayer game is improved but can be a problem due to accessing proxy servers
Larger worlds can take a long time to stream to guest players
In game with LAN and Internet multiplayer.
Our focus has been to support a cooperative building experience. Sync issues may result with more extreme and inevitable behavior when building over longer play times, widespread destruction, aggressive use of Craft mode, playing with more than two players and impromptu death matches.
Performance
We are pushing the boundaries of our Shape engine with some of the larger worlds. Frame rate will vary depending upon the power of your machine.
Load times for the larger worlds are a little long
Maintenance update 03a ver. 64551
Hi,
We are on a roll and wanted to push out a few more bug fixes with an updated build.
There are a couple of canvas worlds and some bugs fixes.
Here's what you will find.
Bug fixes for 03a ver. 64551
Bug Fixes:
1. No longer fall through rubble holes into the center of the planet
2. Weight of player affects balance of floating debris
3. UI texture fixes
4. UI options resolution panel layers properly
5. Entering "H" when saving games no longer toggles UI off
6. Camera behavior fixes and tweaks
7. Save games can only be continued based on the mode they were saved as
8. Character doesn't float above ground anymore
9. Characters in network play are now the same height
10. Substance durability tuning
11. Game names default to "username + world" for multi-player ease of use
12. Joiner tool now behaves better in the quick slot
13. Joiner tool removed from realistic mode for now
14. Various optimizations
New Planets:
1. Two new canvas worlds. Genesis prism and pyramid added
Release Notes for Patterns 03a
Hello Patterns Fans!
We have exciting news for all of you Founders out there! With this latest version of the game, we’re giving you the opportunity to take part in an open test of … wait for it … network multiplayer! You now have access to both internet and LAN play!
Check out some of the fun things you can do in multiplayer by watching the 03a trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlpjO8OMX1c
This is a very early version of this feature that we’ve made available for your keen help. Joining with other players across the internet can be buggy and there may (read ‘will’) be times that we have to bring down the servers, but your feedback on how it works - or doesn't work - will help us move toward a bigger and better multiplayer experience. Those that have trouble connecting over the internet should give LAN a try.
Other cool things you’ll find in this build include new planets to explore, some new creatures to keep you company, and some new substances to build with.
We intend to move a little more quickly with our updates this month, so keep an eye out for bug fixes and improvements. We will also be monitoring your feedback on multiplayer and fixing any bugs or making changes as they come up to improve the multiplayer experience. If you find any bugs, please report them to us here: https://support.buildpatterns.com/report-bug/
Thanks for playing and helping us out. As always we love hearing your feedback, seeing your videos and exploring the worlds you share with everyone on the Cosmos.
Stay tuned for more Patterns updates soon!
The Patterns Team
Release notes for Patterns version 02a
Hello Patterns Fans!
We have a special update that enables you for the first time to share your creations with others: The Cosmos.
In The Cosmos you will be able to browse for worlds that have been uploaded by the community. Search for specific architects or worlds and see what others are creating. Create an account and upload your creations to share with others.
This is the first step to expanding the Patterns universe and empowering you to share and experience Patterns with one another. This is just the beginning of The Cosmos. We are eager to have you play with it and give us your feedback as we continue to tweak the feature.
For more details on this update check out the release notes and be sure to stay tuned for additional updates coming soon.
We are working toward better tools, something to ‘liven up’ the world a bit, and the foundation for multi-player. Sound exciting? We think so too - so keep an eye out for more on this to follow.
In the meantime upload some planets - we can’t wait to see what you’re building.
For bug reporting, issues or ideas feel free to visit our website here.
Thanks all!
Sincerely,
The Patterns Team
Release notes for Patterns version 0.02a 6/17/2013
The Cosmos 1. Browse and download shared worlds.
2. Search for planets by architect or world name.
3. Create an account to unlock Cosmos.
4. Upload up to 5 of your own worlds and share with others.
5. Manage your upload slots by deleting and replacing your online worlds.
6. Reporting feature for inappropriate content.
Known Issues and Future features 1. At this time all searches (Find by Architect and Find by World) are case sensitive
2. There is no way in game to reset your password, however the game currently will remember your password. Should you lose it you can contact us to have it reset.
3. Additional features we are working on include up-voting, displaying creator names, search filters and more.
Patterns Update, May 7 version 0.01k
Hello Patterns Fans!
We finally have a new update for you and we think this is an exciting one that promises to add another dimension to your Patterns playing experience. A few really big changes to be found here are new planets, an unlimited build mode, and performance improvements.
See a video of some highlights here.
Prepare to have your mind twist around a little bit as you delve into the new Planetoid! The real treat here is that each planet has gravity that originates from its core. That means that you can traverse all sides of the planet and ... not fall off! That is not to say that you can't send an errant piece of debris into orbit from time to time. What it does mean is that you can build and excavate on all sides.
Planetoid1 that has been lovingly built up by our artist. It is a triangle based world and includes a variety of biomes each representing a different ecology and unique feel.
Planetoid2 is a cube based world and it also has gravity originating at its core. You may find this world easier to build on and it is much larger than Planetoid1. We are still working on making it pretty and fleshing out the biomes for this planet, but liked the idea of giving you an open playing field to take unlimited build more for a test drive in. While we continue to do that work we want you to have the opportunity to mess around with a blank canvas.
We've also included a world you are all familiar with - Protoworld2. It was important to include this as it is a great place to start if you are new to Patterns. You get familiar with shapes and how to build them in this world. The pull of gravity in this space is always down but that shouldn't stop you from exploring and getting started with what Patterns has to offer.
Unlimited build mode is just what it sounds like. Each world can be loaded and saved in this mode if you so choose. You will find that all substances and shapes, ability to fly, physics on constructs turned off and powerful breaking tools enable you to easily terraform your world.
With Construct Edit Mode you can more easily build fancy things in world too. This tool is available in all modes and all worlds and you will quickly see how powerful this little tool is.
All of this is now offered with some significant performance and optimization improvements and a fresh UI. That game is playing great and we are excited to get your feedback on our progress.
Check out our release notes for more details.
As a side note we are still in Genesis mode with this game. The game is coming along well but it is very much a work in progress. Your feedback on how the game is doing is always appreciated. Please keep those videos coming, enter bugs as needed here, https://support.buildpatterns.com/rep... and most importantly - have fun!
The ability to share your games with the greater community is something we are actively working on now and will update you on our progress soon.
Thanks all!
Sincerely,
The Patterns Team
Patterns Update May 3, 2013
Hello Pattern's fans!
First off, argggghhhh! We missed our end of April update. Sorry about that but sometimes things don't go as you expect when developing a live game.
We really want to tighten up our optimization work before this next release. Debris and truss are two areas that we've been wrestling with and we are very close to fixing a couple of nasty bugs. Be patient and know that we are eager to get them ready for you to play with!
Also in the spirit of setting expectation, our release will include a very powerful unlimited build mode. Truth be known, it may be too powerful as you'll be able to add quite a bit to an existing world. This is a great thing but I expect we are going to learn a few things once you get your hands on it and put it through its paces.
Construct edit mode is another powerful tool. It is similar to the functionality you experience with the Pattern stone, but much better. Also you edit your Pattern in the context of the world. In this mode you can re-anchor your creation in real-time, and you can transmute substances on individual shapes or for the entire Pattern. There is a wrench tool that allows you to rotate individual shapes of your Pattern or entire portions of the Pattern.
We think this is exciting stuff and we are anxious to get them to you all so we can then tighten up our next update related to sharing.
Thanks all!
The Patterns Team
Founder's Status for Genesis Release Customers
A technical issue had previously limited our ability to offer founder status to only those who had purchased Patterns directly from www.buildpatterns.com. We're happy to announce that issue has been resolved, and we will be granting founder status to all Patterns genesis release customers, regardless of where you made your purchase.
Please stay tuned for further instructions on how to claim your founder status, and thank you for your enthusiasm for Patterns!
Welcome to the Official Group for Patterns on Steam!
We first launched Patterns as a ‘genesis release’ in October 2012, and we are now happy to make it available to everyone on Steam as part of the Early Access program. We are still very early in the game’s development, but have already made many updates. If you’re interested in seeing how Patterns has grown and improved so far, check out our update history in the News section.
As genesis release users, your feedback will help shape Pattern’s evolution. Please keep the comments, screenshots, videos and your thoughts coming! Know that we are reading and paying attention to your feedback, even if we are not able to respond to every post with a comment.
If you encounter a bug with the Patterns genesis release, please report it to us directly through buildpatterns.com/support so that we can investigate and address it.
We’ll continue to frequently update Patterns with new features, performance improvements, bug fixes, and more, so please check in regularly to keep up to date with the latest!
