[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43512488/77f20c89204aec3d52afb6d140f026da93f9164a.png[/img] Hi all! Today we’re going to be trying something new, by putting the whole of the upcoming Tiger Update into an Open Beta! This means that if you have the game on Steam, you will be able to play on that update by opting into the Tiger Beta (see instructions below). This Update changes an awful lot of things, including the massive [url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/developer-diary/dev-diary-37-the-hero-rework.1711682/]Hero Skill Rework[/url] and Ambitions System, so we’re setting out to achieve two things. [list] [*] We’re keen to start collecting your Feedback early about how the system works and if (or in all likelihood - how quickly) the balance of it can be completely broken to make unkillable god heroes who single handedly kill 18 strong armies of tier 5 units. [*] We also want to give the Modding Community a headstart in updating their content to match the new update. We’ve done some testing to verify initial compatibility but there’s a vast variety of mods and mod combinations out there.[/list] After updating to the Tiger Beta your in-game version will read [b]1.009.001.99114[/b]. [h1]Getting into the Beta - What you need to know[/h1] If you want to take part in the beta there are a few important things you need to know! [list] [*] [b]This Beta is only available on Steam[/b], owners on Console, Epic or GOG will receive the full Tiger Update alongside the Ways of War Content Pack on November 5th. [*] [b]If a save has been made in Open Beta, there’s no going back![/b] You will not be able to open that save in the game outside of the beta until the beta ends on November 7th! [*] [b]Only use this in multiplayer if all participants agree.[/b] Make sure you do not use the beta in multiplayer without checking with the other players first, once a multiplayer game session has been updated to use the open beta, you cannot go back to previous versions! [*] The changes we make during the Open Beta [b]will not be integrated into the main game on the 5th![/b] They will be integrated when the beta ends. This means that, if you step out the beta before it ends (on the 7th) you will be going to an earlier version of the game![/list] That being said, to access the beta you will need to do the following: To switch to a custom branch in the Steam client, right-click on the game from the library page and select "Properties". [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43512488/e7bace93c1e10df77f129029c6d979f3f879034c.png[/img] Among the available tabs will be the "BETAS" tab. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43512488/50e10249fc533616e9bac505fe1f91e3a2383d4f.png[/img] The Tiger Beta should be listed in the dropdown menu under "Select the beta you would like to opt into:" A restart of your Steam Client may be needed if the Branch isn’t visible. [h2]Leaving Feedback[/h2] The most effective way to provide us with feedback is by making a Discussion Thread in the [url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1669000/discussions/2/]Open Beta Discussions[/url]. There’s a couple different types of Feedback that we can process during this Beta period. [list] [*] Balance [list] [*] Balance changes that focus on adjusting values such as Damage, Cooldowns, AP Costs etc. are easy to implement. If there’s any extreme imbalances that need to be tackled asap, would need to be tweaked as such. [*] Balance changes that require us to change text are not feasible for the November 7th date. Any Balance changes that involve us reworking abilities/functionality can be provided as feedback but cannot be done until a later point in time. [/list] [*] Stability [list] [*] Crashes reported with the Crash Tool will automatically show up in our back end, so when you experience a crash please make sure to Upload those. [*] If you have a Blocker i.e. a Crash or Hang that will not allow you to continue your game, please make a report and include your Crash Report Name - given after upload - so we can tackle it. [*] Any general Bugs reported are welcome but not the main focus of this period, we’ll try to address those in a timely manner depending on our available resources. [/list] [*] Modding [list] [*] If you experience issues and suspect that it might be related to one of the mods you have installed, then please verify which mod it may be by disabling your mods. If you’ve determined which Mod is causing your issue try to contact the Mod Developer first. [*] If you experience crashes with your mods, then please make a thread as stated above. While outdated mods can cause issues, we do try to ensure that they do not crash.[/list][/list] Starting on November 5th we’ll be busy with the official launch of Ways of War and the Tiger Update so after that goes live, our availability to respond here will vastly decrease. This also means any feedback after November 5th may not make it into the November 7th version, so be aware. [h1]Complete Tiger Update Notes[/h1] Check out the full list of changes included in the Tiger Update [url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1669000/discussions/2/4692280570914418719/]here[/url]. [h3]Get Expansion Pass 2:[/h3] https://store.steampowered.com/app/3181480/Age_of_Wonders_4_Expansion_Pass_2/ [i]Do you want penguin memes? Follow us and we promise the dire penguins will spare you:[/i] [*] Share your thoughts on the [url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/age-of-wonders-4.1129/]Forum[/url]! [*] Chitchat on [url=https://discord.gg/SmbeaYnRGD]Discord[/url]! 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