Achievement Hunters & Completionists - Your time has arrived! We've just released version 0.16.0 of Quaver, which brings to you our new achievement system. We've introduced over 30 achievements to unlock ranging from a variety of difficulties!
With these achievements, the goal was to give players something worth striving for in addition to their every day goals, so we've added achievements of a variety of types. These include achievements for performance rating, combo, total score, rank, first place scores, and so much more!
For now, these achievements only apply to ranked maps. Some achievements such as the combo ones may be unachievable for the time being while we are scarce on the amount of ranked maps, however they will be with time.
What about achievements I've already met the requirements for?
Don't worry! To unlock all of your previous achievements, all you have to do is log into the game, and submit one score on any ranked map. The game will automatically spam you with achievements that you've already unlocked! หsteamhappyห
I can't click the "Show All Achievements" button
This is normal! While the game isn't fully released, Steam won't allow you to view this. However, if you want to see a list of achievements you have unlocked and still have left, you can check it out on your profile page!
Will you add more achievements? What about multiplayer achievements?
Yes, and yes! Over time, we will be adding a bunch of new achievements to the game including ones for multiplayer. If you want to request any achievements for us to add to the game, tweet us @QuaverGame!
A few bug fixes and improvements to the game have also been implemented.
Maps will now display their correct ranked status upon importing them into the game.
Added better keybind support for keyboards with non-US layouts.
Fixed stage-hit-position-overlay not being positioned properly in skins.
The "quaver.sh" file for Linux users has had its line endings changed to LF.
In-game notifications now support longer messages.
While a small update, we hope you enjoy going for these achievements! This was one of the quick things on the to-do list that we've decided to get done while we begin to work on bigger features such as Spectator and our Map Modding System. As promised, we're going to release smaller updates more frequently, and this is the first release of many.
As with the new default skins, these achievement icons were designed by Janko. Make sure to tell him that he did a great job!
Good luck Achievement Hunters! ๐
- Swan
Calling All Mappers! - Ranking Supervisor Applications
Hey, everyone! Over the course of the past few months, many of you have reached out to us with questions on how to join our Ranking Supervisor Team.
If you're unfamiliar with who the Ranking Supervisors are and what they do, they're the people responsible for approving user-submitted maps to be officially ranked. They are also in charge of directly helping improve both the map ranking process and criteria by having in-depth discussions with other team members and the community.
A ton of you have asked us how to join, and now's your chance! If you're an active and experienced mapper for either game mode with skills in reviewing maps, feel free to apply!
We've opened up applications that you can fill out to let us know that you're interested in joining which you can find at:
https://quavergame.com/supervisors
In order to join our team, you must meet the following requirements:
You must currently be a Steam alpha tester
You must be experienced in map creation
You must be skillful in identifying issues in maps
The application should only take around 10-15 minutes to complete and asks you questions about your past experience and quizzes you slightly on our ranking process/criteria. Furthermore, it also asks what supervisor actions you would perform in certain scenarios - all of which should let us know if you're a good fit.
We're looking forward to seeing new faces in our team! ๐
- Swan
0.15.0 Multiplayer Update & Alpha Testing Registrations are LIVE!
Hey, all! The time has finally arrived! After 3 months since our last 0.14.1 update and 6 months since the first alpha registrations, we're proud to announce that the new multiplayer update (0.15.0) has been released, and round 2 alpha registrations are now live!
Steam Alpha Testing Registrations
Alpha Registration Status: Closed
Registrations for the Quaver alpha are now live! To join, head over to https://alpha.quavergame.com, and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be prompted to login with your Steam and Discord accounts to authenticate who you are and to register for the alpha.
This time around, we're giving 1,000 Steam keys, so make sure you are following the requirements listed below, and register quickly!
Please note that in order to join alpha and receive a key, you must meet the following requirements:
NOTE: After signing up, you will be placed on a wait list to be accepted. Once accepted, you will receive a private Discord message with your Steam key and more information to get started.
We're very excited to see new faces in the world of Quaver, and we hope you are excited as well!
0.15.0 Multiplayer Update
We've just released version 0.15.0 of Quaver which brings to you our new multiplayer mode!
In multiplayer, you can create custom lobbies and play with up to 16 players in online battles which includes three game modes such as:
Free-For-All - The player with the highest performance rating at the end of the match wins.
Teams - Two teams. One winner. The team with the highest average performance rating will win the match.
Battle Royale - As the match goes on, the player with the lowest performance rating gets eliminated from the game. The last player standing wins.
This multiplayer was also built to support competitive-oriented and casual play out of the box!
Included it has features such as:
Over 20+ Customization Filters and Chat Commands - Add filters for selecting maps such as the difficulty range, allowed game modes, maximum song length, long note percentage, and so much more!
Automatic Win Count Tracking - When a player or team wins, the server will automatically keep a record of how many wins they have. There is also the option to manually set win counts. This is especially useful in competitive environments.
Built-in Referee System - Ever wanted someone to manage tournament matches but don't want them to get in the way of the scoreboards? You can designate a player to be the referee of the game to do just that!
Real-time Score Tracking - On our website, you can view the scores of multiplayer matches in real-time as they happen.
Previous Match History - Similarly to real-time score tracking, you can also view the results of previous multiplayer matches on our website.
Two Health Systems - We offer either a classic health regeneration system upon death where you have to reach 100% health in order to revive yourself, or a life-based system where if you die, you lose a life.
Free Mod & Free Rate - When activating free mod, a player can use any modifier that does not change the speed of the map or converts long notes. With free rate, players in the game can use any speed they choose.
Built-in Team Chat - When playing with teams, you have access to a special #multiplayer-team chat channel to communicate with your teammates.
Auto Host Rotation - You have the ability to turn on auto host rotation where after each match ends, the server will automatically choose the next player to be the host of the game to select a new map.
Multiplayer Wins Leaderboard & Profile Stats - We've also implemented a new fun leaderboard that displays how many wins players have in multiplayer. Furthermore, your multiplayer win-loss record is now displayed on your profile.
We put a ton of effort into this multiplayer update and are still looking forward to expanding upon it further. Make sure you give lots of feedback, and request new features you would like to see!
New Default Skins
With this update, we've also introduced 4 brand new default skins into the game including an arrow skin, two bar skins, and a circle skin.
These skins work for both the 4 Keys and 7 Keys game modes and are more suited to the theme of the game.
The legacy skins have since been removed from the game.
These skins were created by our beloved graphic designer and ranking supervisor, Janko. Be sure to thank him, and tell him he did an awesome job!
User Interface Updates & Improvements
We've also made some improvements to our UI. Overall, it follows more towards the design we will end up implementing in the UI overhaul.
The theme leans more toward the darker side and aims to visually create more breathing room for elements on the screen.
You should also notice that navigating the menus is much faster and optimized than before.
Map Pools
On our website, you can now find a handy new page titled "Map Pools." With this feature, you can now create your own playlists of maps and share them with the world!
You can use this feature to create a list of your favorite maps, a collection of hard maps you want to pass, or even use them as a way to share maps to be used in tournaments.
At the moment, you can currently create up to 10 map pools, and fill them with up to 100 maps. We will of course have more options in the future to create and add more!
Although bare-bones, we're planning on expanding on this feature immensely, so please let us know what features you would like to see out of this and how we can expand upon it.
Other Additions & Bug Fixes
As with all updates, we love to improve the game by adding more quality of life improvements and bug fixes.
Additions & Improvements
Added a DeadNoteColor skin configuration property to customize the color of missed long notes.
Added a number display that shows the player's current performance rating in the top-left of the screen.
Added a setting to toggle smooth accuracy number display changes.
The numpad +/- now works for rate changes in song select.
Added a chat badge and color for game contributors.
Added an option in song select to delete maps.
Added an option in song select to select a random map.
Added Discord Rich Presence for the map downloading screen.
Added a ComboPosX skin configuration property.
Added keysound and sound effect support.
Added options in the settings menu to fix sound effect latency on Linux machines.
Changed the blur intensity on the song select screen.
Added the difficulty range to maps in the download screen.
Removed the alpha warning screen.
Added the ability to instantly exit replay watching on pause.
Added a playercard in the main menu.
The game now uses the Steam overlay browser by default to open web pages.
The game now brings the player to the download screen if they do not have any maps when clicking on single player or multiplayer.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a crash when failing to login to the server.
Fixed Discord Rich Presence clearing on score submission.
Fixed issues with number display scaling and positioning.
Fixed the AccuracyDisplayPosY skin config property not working.
Fixed the grade display aspect ratio.
Fixed the keys per second display not updating immediately on key presses.
Fixed the ColumnLightingOffsetY property not working properly.
Fixed a crash during editor play testing.
Fixed replays not exporting properly.
Fixed the game crashing on stacked notes with autoplay.
Fixed replays and autoplay not having the correct score when lagging.
Conclusion
As always, if you've made it this far, thanks for reading the patch notes for this update!
We're very excited to see tons of new faces in the Quaver alpha tester program, and we're even more excited to hang out in multiplayer with all of you!
Now that a lot of the bigger features are out of the way, you can expect updates to happen on a more frequent basis. We're planning on doing very great things with this game, so we hope you guys will stick around for the ride!
Happy keyboard smashing! ๐
- Swan
Steam Alpha Tester Program Registration Date & Upcoming Multiplayer Update
Hey friends! After over 6 months since our initial Steam alpha tester program launched, we're finally opening it back up again to 1,000 new players! In other news, with the next update we'll also be releasing Quaver's brand new multiplayer mode. In this blog post, you can check out when the next alpha registrations and update will be, as well as get a sneak peek on what's to come in the next update!
Steam Alpha Tester Program
During the first round of Steam alpha testing, we wanted to give an exclusive group of around 400 people an opportunity to experience the online features Quaver had to offer at the time. During this period, it allowed us to manage a small amount of individuals to help test and give 1-on-1 feedback on the game and to have helpful discussions as to how we can improve it further. This proved to be extremely useful, as we now have a solid and established game after pumping out many updates and receiving feedback on a small and focused scale. We're now excited to announce that we will be opening up registrations once again to welcome a ton of new testers!
What, When, Where, & How?
If you were around for the first alpha registrations, you'd know that we opened them up at a random time back in December. This time around, we're announcing all of the details beforehand, so everyone has a chance to get in.
When? - Saturday, June 29th, 2019 @ 12:00pm EST (4:00PM UTC)
How? - We will post an announcement on Discord and Twitter with the link when it opens, so be sure to follow us and join the server if you haven't already!
Any Requirements? - In order to be accepted into the Steam alpha, you must be a member of our Discord server. If you are not already a member of the Discord, it would be optimal to join beforehand to not potentially miss out on signing up before registrations close. We use Discord heavily as a way of communicating with testers 1-on-1, so we're making it a strict requirement this time around.
How Many Steam Keys? - 1,000
A Message to All Current Testers:
Thank you for participating in the first round of alpha testing! Whether you've played the entire way through or tried the game out for a few minutes, we definitely appreciate you giving it a chance! All 400 of you got to see the game in a very early state and had an exclusive opportunity to give feedback on it. Because of you, Quaver has gotten much better and stable, and we're going to continue on this path going forward. To say thanks, we'll be rewarding you all with a special badge on your profile pages within the next couple weeks that you can show off!
Upcoming Multiplayer Update (0.15.0)
If you haven't heard on Twitter or on our Discord server, we've been working extremely hard on developing Quaver's multiplayer. It will be released on the same day and time as the alpha registrations open. One of our main goals with Quaver is to provide an online experience that is both featureful to players and expandable development wise. Because of this, we've decided to take a lot of time for making sure that multiplayer is just that, and it is finally in a place where we are happy and comfortable releasing.
Sneak Peek
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sakgd_5sxIc
As already teased on Twitter, we have three game modes with this multiplayer including Free-For-All, Teams, and Battle Royale.
We also made sure to go the extra mile to make sure multiplayer is extremely customizable and built for tournaments & competitive play with over 20 filtering options and commands to use to setup your game. Some other notable features include automatic win count tracking, a built-in referee system, the ability to track match scores in real-time and view past scores on our website, and so much more! However, we won't spoil all of it, so you'll have to wait until the release!
For the past few months we've put in a ton of work to bring this update, and we're very excited to welcome new testers. We have a lot of huge things planned going forward such as more frequent updates, tournaments, and more ways you can directly get involved in contributing to the game. As always, thanks for reading, and we hope you're just as excited as we are for this too!
