[img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27229190/97ec367f8b3063b727f9a52a6b5f2b7fbcaaeeb1.jpg[/img] Greeting Commanders, The server maintenance will take about 3 hours and be held on: 00:50 April 20 PDT 07:50 April 20 GMT 15:50 April 20 GMT+8 [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27229190/a6cb0ffb959f43e5c6a1c51ef411fa64eba6e27f.jpg[/img] [h1]1. Laborfest Event[/h1] Grind your skills in the upcoming Laborfest for abundant rewards [b]1) Event Period[/b] [list] [*]April 20 after patch - May 10, 08:00 GMT [/list] [b]2) Medal of Diligence[/b] [list] [*]Competing in Ranked and Quick Play have large chances to earn medals of diligence. [*]Completing some daily events can earn a large amount of medals of diligence. [/list] [b]3) Laborfest Chest[/b] [list] [*]330 medals of diligence are required to open a chest. The Laborfest chest contains the following rewards: new skins (Markscat - Elder Legend, Hailstorm - Jungle Assault, Storm Hierophant - Azure Executioner), exclusive avatars (Workaholic, Striver), runes and coins. [/list] [b]4) Laborfest Leaderboard[/b] During the Laborfest event, commanders will be ranked according to the total medals of diligence they have earned (including the spent ones). Once the event ends, commanders who achieve specific rankings will be rewarded accordingly: [list] [*]Top 50 commanders will be rewarded with the avatar “Grinder”, 300 rune dust, and 20 Coin Boosts (1Win). [*]Commanders who rank between 51 and 200 will be rewarded with the avatar “Grinder”, 100 rune dust and 20 Coin Boosts (1Game). [*]Commanders who rank between 201 and 500 will be rewarded with 50 rune dust and 15 XP Boosts (1 Win). [*]Commanders who rank below 500 will be rewarded with 80 gems and 15 XP Boosts (1 Win). [/list] These rewards will be sent to in-game inbox once the Laborfest ends. [h1]2. New Base Skin: Aldebaran[/h1] The new base skin, Aldebaran, is about to land and will only be available for a limited time. Take the chance and dress up your base! [b]1) Available Time Period[/b] [list] [*]April 20 after patch - May 3, 08:00 GMT [/list] [b]2) Features[/b] [list] [*]In games, the base of the Aldebaran owner’s side will be replaced by Aldebaran. [*]A special mark will be entitled to the owner’s avatar. [*]After the match ends, Aldebaran will grant 20% bonus XP and coins to each team member on the owner’s side. The bonus effect of multiple base skins do not stack. [/list] [b]3) Acquisition[/b] Go to “Store” > “Bundle” and purchase the New Base Skin Bundle. [b]4) How to Paint[/b] [list] [*]The base skin will be automatically painted upon purchasing. [*]Or, go to home screen, tap the commander avatar in the top left corner. Tap commander avatar again, then tap “Base” > “Aldebaran” > “Replace”. [/list] [h1]3. New Unit Skins[/h1] [list] [*]Three new unit skins are coming to the Store: Elder Legend for the Markscat, Jungle Assault for the Hailstorm, and Azure Executioner for the Storm Hierophant. [*]Commanders can either purchase them in the Store, or get them from the Laborfest Chest. [/list] [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27229190/eba1566ad780465a94ad12e71c10c57f2dce6407.jpg[/img] The balance adjustment are based on tremendous match-up data. We’ve also analyzed the overall improvement according to players’ feedback. Balance adjustment is a long-term process, and sufficient amount of time is needed to make sure every adjustment is effective and reasonable. So please be patient and stay with us, our goal is to provide players with diverse strategies and better game experience. [h1]1) Terran[/h1] [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27229190/87ffc48e78582782679f0fbf7f12d44cba5efbd8.png[/img] • Attack range increased from 13 to 15, and the duration of slow effect reduced to 2 seconds. • Upgrade Adjustment: Lv.1: Attack +10% Lv.2: Attack +10%. Each attack slows the target for 4.5s. Lv.3: Each attack gains stronger slow effect. [h1]2) Atlac[/h1] [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27229190/f1bd930fd4aa736c450d719e1477412c9f43d412.png[/img] • Shield increased from 150 to 190 • Upgrade Adjustment: Lv.1: Attack range +2 Lv.2: Attack +10% Lv.3: Attack range +1, and attack +10% [h1]3) Yaoguai[/h1] [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27229190/253a0bb77d01d7fc56f348a0be5f3220e0c3b18b.png[/img] • The life steal effect granted by the Vampiric Aura increased from 100% to 130%. • Upgrade Adjustment: Lv.1: Vampiric Aura grants 160% life steal to allies within. Lv.2: Vampiric Aura grants 175% life steal and 1 bonus armor to allies within. Lv.3: Vampiric Aura grants 190% life steal and 2 bonus armor to allies within. [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27229190/2b3fdb984957767a46729c992bd81bc19fd200a0.jpg[/img] 1. Added an in-battle tip “Insufficient soul essence for Tech Switch”. 2. Added a new level in the Command Academy—The Optimal Solution. 3. Further optimized commander skill descriptions. 4. Further optimized the in-battle tips for bases, turrets and neutral units. 5. Added circles to units. Tap the unit icon in the panel at the top right of the battle screen and each of that unit you produced will be marked by a circle. 6. The required feats to receive a star for Supreme Commander increased from 400 to 2000, and that for God of War increased from 400 to 4000. [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/27229190/dffb4167be1699bc4d335d6ee452ae82b5e0aa74.jpg[/img] 1. Fixed the occasional game crash in The Tactician Trials. 2. Fixed the incorrect or lack of icon(s) that occurred to the tips of some units. 3. Fixed the cut-off rune description caused by some long rune names in battle preparation screen. 4. Fixed the problem that the Swift Skycrab was always followed by a beam in battles.