[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44024855/24ca407c6d3adb9ef6b32e74e8bea722f4023e9e.png[/img] [h2]The 1st Monthly Update is all about Ascension and Expansion![/h2] [b]The Helicopter Vehicle, Player Shops, Safe Zone Monument, Deployable Ladders, Oil Slick Skins, and a Discord Structure Change![/b] [b]Strayed Update 0.3.0.0[/b] lets you ascend the skies with the The Helicopter Vehicle and expands its horizons both for the world (with the Safe Zone Monument) and its dwelling Strayers (Player Shops). This also comes with adding new skins and a pretty neat Discord structure change! This update is all about going HAM on all sides - so let's get started! [hr][/hr] [h2]The Helicopter Vehicle - Dominate the Skies![/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44024855/910eca3ae2ba826f51e2bb736569e2ac6c6c15f8.png[/img] "Traversing on foot is sooooo 0.1.0.0...", says Dinkleberg. Indeed it is - since "wings" have been given to the Strayers, all thanks to the hidden Mcgyvers providing much-needed quality-of-life upgrades to the islands' dwellers! Introducing - [b]The Helicopter Vehicle [/b]! For as much as 750 shreds, you can travel by air by yourself, or even with another companion! Just look out for the Helicopter Vehicle shop in the new safe zone monument to get yourself one. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44024855/13aeec54d84bddfb5e805c855727a2c7d562ac9f.gif[/img] The Helicopter Vehicle uses basic fuel to fly and can be controlled through a collective and flight stick. To start the engine, put in fuel and pull on the collective. To stop the engine, simply get out of the pilot's seat. So fly high, skin-headed pilots! Just remember - some flights may not be as peaceful as you're expecting. [hr][/hr] [h2]Player Shops - Simplified Commerce![/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44024855/43f13773923aeca7229dc1f804afa2f3447fa466.gif[/img] Had trouble with an oversupply of that something you're just too good at harvesting? Or maybe you've come across a dire need of something that could've turned the tide of a losing gun duel? Say no more - [b]Player Shops[/b] have come! Player Shops are basically your own personal, craftable vending machines. Set up shop by placing them inside double door frames and create sell orders using the backside of the shop. The players will be able to purchase items you're vending by using the frontside. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44024855/96823baa551e275edf18a96645ed0f5be8a1a14a.png[/img] Remember, all active shops broadcast their positions to the map, and players can click on the shop icons to view each shops' inventory and its specific location. Vend wisely, Strayers. [hr][/hr] [h2]Safe Zone Monument - Safety for All[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44024855/2de567a9daa50861c2c64127ded6ab0ead747dfd.png[/img] Lately, we've had many new Strayers visit the island, and most of them have decided to stay - which is great. However, one of the most common [i]Welp[/i] reviews we've been getting is almost all about not knowing where to stay! Due to this, our hidden island benefactors have built a new [b]Safe Zone Monument[/b] for everyone! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44024855/d394baab03b7ccead0440bed050be0ddc1b14e0d.gif[/img] The Safe Zone Monument is a walled safe zone depot meant to safeguard everyone from aggression and any other forms of external danger. This means that you can't harm any player while inside the safe zone, and you can't get harmed by others mutually. Inside the Safe Zone Monument are NPC shops selling different kinds of stuff - all useful for every Strayer out there. There's also the shop for buying The Helicopter Vehicle at the top of the warehouse, complete with a helipad to start off your windy journey. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44024855/7d4d72c6e5683c5cdccb9d24b3a7271a9d9ae129.png[/img] [b]Take note:[/b] The Safe Zone monument can only do so much to defend you from harm. Just like any other establishment, the Safe Zone Authority won't be liable for anything that happens beyond its area. [hr][/hr] [h2]Ladder - Climb Up![/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44024855/97ac4c43315413962bbddeac2367fcb86796d9d7.png[/img] A simple tool as it is - the Ladder is what we would call a groundbreaking must-have for any Strayer striving to survive. So it's just a no-brainer that we've added it into the game. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44024855/d4575311678fb3aeb3203e1c883251c8937d40d0.gif[/img] These craftable ladders can be attached to walls you want to climb - especially those harder-to-reach places! It's always to good to have one in your backpack just in case you need, whether it's for your own survival, or for others' demise. Ladders can be deployed not only on your base for your convenience - but also on enemy bases. Take note of this next time you build your base. [hr][/hr] [h2]Oil Slick Skins - Stay Slick![/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44024855/f96abd521dceea67d71db22d9dba221899b54713.jpg[/img] The Oil Slick skin bundle is back on both Steam & Meta Quest! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/47270/Oil_Slick_MultiWeapon_Skin_Pack/ [h3][b]For Meta Quest[/b]: [url=https://www.meta.com/experiences/1305023803833242/]https://www.meta.com/experiences/1305023803833242/[/url][/h3] Upgrade your arsenal with a stunning new look in Strayed! This bundle includes all Oil Slick multi-weapon skin packs at a discounted price! Survive on the islands in style with skins that bring a unique, iridescent finish to your weapons! Purchasing this bundle gives you the following skin packs: Oil Slick Red, Oil Slick Green, and Oil Slick Blue. These multi-weapon skin packs can be applied to all of the following weapons: [list] [*] M16 [*] AK [*] F8 [*] SMG [*] BOLT ACTION SHOTGUN [*] MILITARY PISTOL [*] M1 GARAND [/list] [hr][/hr] [h2]Discord Structure Change - Organization Amidst Chaos[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44024855/558ed45a6957404aa42fc64a17e8fe0aa1593f05.png[/img] Since our last few updates, we've noticed an influx of new players. With this came the new servers to cater to everyone - and thus, a need for further organization of our Discord home has risen. To help everyone feel more organized with communications on Discord, we've set up new categories catering to individual servers. While our general chat channels are here to stay, the new channels under different categories should make clearer conversations moving forward. In the next few weeks, we're also adjusting our Discord Ticketing System to make ticketing organized more than ever. Indeed, better Support = happier Strayers. [hr][/hr] [h2]The Strayed Experience - An Update[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44024855/15aa587a107507301b82fddad34ae560c5070a0c.png[/img] For those wondering about The Strayed Experience, it's still ongoing! We recently reached our second milestone of 700 Reviews from Steam and Meta Quest! If you remember one of our previous updates (Update 0.2.1.0), we brought the Golden Rock into everyone's hands for the 1st milestone! We're still working on the 2nd community skin drop - but don't worry, it's definitely coming soon. Currently, we're sitting at 768 Reviews. We need 32 more reviews to reach the 3rd milestone for another free skin for all! Let's work on that 3rd Community Drop, Strayers! [hr][/hr] [h2]Other Changes & Optimizations[/h2] Need a TL;DR of our first monthly update? Here's a complete list of changes from the 0.3.0.0 update: [b]Added[/b] [list] [*] Helicopter vehicle [*] Depot safe zone monument [*] NPC Shops [*] Player shops [*] Deployable ladders [*] Climbable ladders at monuments [/list] [b]Changed[/b] [list] [*] Improved quest performance [*] Improved held item sway when strafing [*] Improved item interaction [*] Added height limit for normal foundations when placing [*] Vehicle unmount input is now the jump button [/list] [b]Fixed[/b] [list] [*] Wall stacking [*] “Gorilla tag” speed running exploit [*] Bow climbing exploit [*] Slot bug in which incorrect amounts are subtracted out [*] Inability to place build pieces in front of stairs [*] Inability to place wall frames and doors in front of half-height ceilings [*] Workbench crafting option not displaying correct materials [/list] [b]Removed[/b] [list] [*] Hill sliding [/list] [hr][/hr] [h2]Join the Strayed Community![/h2] If you have concerns/questions/suggestions/feedback etc., don't hesitate to chat on our Discord: [h2][url=https://discord.gg/strayed] Official Strayed Discord Server [/url][/h2] Other Strayers are waiting for you to survive with them. Follow us and stay tuned to more updates and announcements on our official channels: [url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Strayed_VR/] Official Strayed Subreddit [/url] [url=https://x.com/StrayedVR] Official Strayed X Page [/url] [url=https://www.instagram.com/strayed_vr] Official Strayed Instagram [/url] [url=https://www.tiktok.com/@strayedvr] Official Strayed TikTok [/url] https://store.steampowered.com/app/2359470/Strayed/