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Q&A 90 - October 17th, 2022
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:05 PM
WhackedCrafter
@Barbzak... So did I. Makes no sense. Things like this is why I lost my desire to decorate. Decided to do a Halloween Maze Contest on my Island, which is done. But then decided to decorate my Ranch, because haven't in so long. Then remembered why I quit decorating, because of all the unnecessary limitations. Was going to do my Golf Course, also, but now not.
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:10 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
Leaf Dancer wrote:

Hi, Nick - On a past Tuesday Twitch I mentioned a possible revision to the horse tamer and Mount Bucks system. We weren't able to fit the discussion in. Here goes. Doing the mount quests are fun, especially with the perk of a large energy pack. Enhancing the options could double the excitement. For instance, of the draft, light, gaited, warm-blooded and pony breeds in the world, a smattering are available. How about making it possible to combine Mount Bucks and horses to make a new breed? Clydesdales, Shires, and Falabellas could be options, as could Galaneers Cob, Knabstrupper, or Noriker. I think you could spin it to make it as desirable as the PAGAs system. These could be exclusive mounts, available only to players who regularly do the mount quests. Just an idea. Thanks for considering it!

This is a very cool idea that would make an interested parallel to the Pet Collection/PAGAS systems. I'll note it down to consider for a future update! I'm sure Georgia will find your horse breed suggestions here interesting too.
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:11 PM
Last Edited October 17th 2022 at 12:15 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
ikini wrote:

I stopped doing mount quests because I was getting duplicate mounts. How do I sell or get rid of duplicates? I like Leaf Dancer's idea of combining. Maybe combine two mounts of the same kind to make a different mount?

As MadManix mentioned, you can release any mount to Clint for Mount Bucks, which you can use to buy feeds and customize your mounts.
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:15 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
AquireWhite wrote:

Not so much a BW2 game related request, but for the https://games.codenameentertainment.com site. Is there a way to indicate and possibly remoove friends who not have played in a timeframe? Similiar to at Auto-Purge button in BW2? I'm showing 386 current friends, which I'm sure a few have not played in some time.

Or maybe a way to syncronize the game list with the website list?

https://games.codenameentertainment.com/?u=6088h64d29f

This would certainly be useful to keep your Codename Games friend list nice and trim. There are other games on Codename Games, so I don't think syncing the list to just your BW2 friend list is the best option. I'll note down the auto-purge based on activity suggestion though!
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:17 PM
Last Edited October 17th 2022 at 12:18 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
Vegan1964 wrote:

There's not that much to do with mount bucks unless you buy feeds or level up. I like the idea of being able to change one mount or multiple mounts into something else. Seeing the same horses all the time gets boring. I have 15 tan horses that I would like to do something with other than change them into mount bucks.

Duly noted! It might be time we added some more basic horses to Clint's taming quests, if not Leaf Dancer's breeding idea.

Vegan1964 wrote:

I think it would be great to be able to decorate the commons for the holidays. Holiday ornaments, garlands, balloons, etc.

This isn't the first time this has been suggested. It would be a bit of a technical undertaking, but could be neat to make a quest out of.
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:20 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
Thank you for the kind wishes regarding my tooth extraction before Thanksgiving dinner! I managed to eat my fill, and it was still delicious!
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:20 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
Eliz wrote:

A while back you gave a one-time try of VIP for half price. I would love if you would do it again so I can buy the seeder for my other accounts. It was a great way for me to try VIP and now I buy it more often.

Glad you appreciated that VIP offer! I'll consider running it again in the future.
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:22 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
Matthew Kliparchuk wrote:

Hi nick for a new zone can we do a zone that requires a flying mount to get around similar to the sky area but more flying.

Ohh that's an interesting proposition! This hasn't been done before in the game, and we'd have to ensure players who don't have a flying mount or have released them could still get one. Something I'll think about.
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:24 PM
Last Edited October 17th 2022 at 12:25 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
WhackedCrafter wrote:

Nick... Hope you're doing better..
This is my complaint: For 6yrs I have asked (As have others since 2016) for Brown Carpet or Dirt Tile. And for 6yrs the promise to have either available has been broken for 6yrs. Why is this such a problem? It isn't high tech or hard to make, period. There have been MANY other promises broken over the last 6yrs, but this one makes no sense!

I apologize if I promised to add these tiles. They're on our ranch item list to consider adding. We haven't gotten around to them, as we've been prioritizing the latest content update and regular events. I agree they'd be rather simple additions, it's simply a matter of priority, as linkisthehero suspected.
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:33 PM
Flybaby
Just a suggestion regarding the Halloween contest.
There are always so many good submissions, it would be great to see a few honorable mentions, as it had been done in the early years of BW2 (in addition to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and community choice rewards)
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:35 PM
Last Edited October 18th 2022 at 8:39 AM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
Russel Denton wrote:

Itsonlyme idea’s

a (environmentally friendly version obviously) of a trawler net for fishing would be useful, Large haul in one go

1-So a few Q/A’s ago I suggested some species of butterflies from around the world for the Butterflies mini-event, and it was nice to see one of my species put into it, the malachite and thank you Nick/Georgia, so me and a other player were discussing on moth species that could be possible put in the butterfly mini event perhaps, funnily enough the species we thought of are some of the biggest in the world too lol, here they are:

•Comet Moth Argema mittrei – suggested by player Bartimaeus

•Atlas moth Attacus atlas – suggested by Wildlifeguru007 ( me)

•Emperor Gum Moth Opodiphthera eucalypti – suggested by Wildlifeguru007 ( me)


So here’s some more idea’s from myself ( Wildlifeguru007)

1-Since we now have these butterfly mini events going on, it would only be fitting we have a butterfly net sword perhaps - we have nothing at all like a net as a sword

2-With Halloween coming up, could we get perhaps a straitjacket shirt perhaps lol

3-Crazy Idea alert – seeing how you devs are busy with the game, what if some players were moderators for the forums perhaps, and weeded out the not-so friendly comments, and kept things nice and friendly

4-I have raised this a few times already, but will there ever be a player council again or not ?

5- Red Flare Trinket - seeing how we have had 2 trinkets that has had upgrades, the bush alamanac and the Magnificent golden sapphire trinket, i was thinking maybe the red flare trinket could have a upgrade it, with the Kaine up and coming perhaps


QoL previous idea's

so a few QoL ideas have been mentioned in the past, like the one below:

1- ability to switch runes from one sword to another without loosing the runes

will any of the QoL's that's been suggested in the past, be picked/chosen by the players or devs, i think WE the players should get to vote on what we want, and do it like a priority vote like 1,2,3, etc

i apologise if this last idea seems abit off-putting


from Russel Denton A.K.A Wildlifeguru007

edited 16/10/22

A trawler net is an interesting idea. Could make a good fishing trinket that boosts yields or some other effect.

And thank you for passing along Barteamus's moth suggestions! I'll note them down for Georgia to consider adding for a future Butterfly Garden Gathering quest series.

1) I absolutely agree with a butterfly net sword! Items like these always surprise me when they're not already in the game.

2) A straightjacket ought to be appropriate for Halloween, sure. Noted!

3) We'd still have to moderate the moderators, but it would help, sure.

4) After I've got the Prismatic content sorted out, I'll re-evaluate the player council. Our development schedule often lags behind all the feedback and utility of having the player council, which is why there's been such a long dry spell with the last one.

5) Fair point. I'll consider adding an upgrade to the Red Flare Trinket.

I've still got the rune/sword suggestions on our list. And I really do like the idea of having the community vote on improvements to prioritize them. It'll take some management on my end to facilitate it, but I'll consider it for the next major Quality of Life update.
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:43 PM
WhackedCrafter
On your answer about tile. But it has been 6 yrs! Your update has been your mind set for the last year,which is understandable for all the things that haven't gotten done that were asked for this year, but that doesn't excuse the 5 yrs prior!
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:44 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
MadManix wrote:

Hi Nick,

1 - Would you and Georgia mind adding new stuff to Amicus Isle shop soon? It's been over 6 months since new stock came in, and I have stopped doing AI quests because of the 'shortage'.
2 - Is there a special or particular reason that, when opening the world map while being in one of Salt areas, it doesn't center on the Salt continent / Cenote area?
3 - Why doesn't the return button work for areas in Cera Altepetl Boundary & Proper, and the Cenote Site?
4 - I think I saw this question in the twitch stream, but I'm not 100% sure and I can't remember whether or not you answered it: would you consider letting us build a transporter pad (maybe outgoing transports only) on our farm?
5 - I recently received a small Victorian Energy drink in a gift, and I still had one I haven't used yet. But the counter only shows "x1" instead of "x2"...

PS: the flashpoint archive also houses a lot of (finished/abandoned) unity (and unity 3D) projects and games, so your old projects might be listed there...

1) Fair point! I'll pencil some new shop items in the calendar and will hash some out with Georgia.

2) The World Map should center on the Salt Desert if your on a map node there (and not an area without a node, like an secret area or some of the Cenote story zones). It's also at the bottom edge of the world map, and in the past some players with high resolution monitors have had the edges cut off.

3) The return button is intentionally not overwritten in those quest hub areas as you're intended to drop by there to hand in quests, then use the Return button to go back to the field you've been whacking in. If you're meaning the return button is disabled in those areas (greyed out), then there is an issue. Please submit a support ticket if that's the case.

4) A ranch Port-co. teleporter has been suggested for a while now, and is still on my list to consider for a future Quality of Life update.

5) Could it have been a Sugarless drink instead of the premium version of it?

Unfortunately flashpoint likely does not work for Bush Whacker 2 or our previous flash games, as the games utilize our own proprietary engine code and require a connection to an active server of ours.
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:46 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
Vegan1964 wrote:

Are there any plans to activate the Bar on Amicus Isle? We could purchase energy drinks or bar food.

It's been suggested that the bar be used to convert Sugarless Energy Drinks or other functions involving energy drinks. It's a neat idea!
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:47 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
MadManix wrote:

Another simple suggestion: is it possible to add a "sort on time" when selecting which runes to put on one's sword?

Yes, a rune expiring sorting option would be handy! I'll note that down.
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 12:49 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
WhackedCrafter wrote:

And why can't we get more than 1 of the new flower boxes from the recent events? I REALLY would like to ge abe to get more than 1, please!

Event 100% rewards are typically collection items, so we don't want them duplicated. That being said, as garden boxes they are thematically most fitting to be duplicated. I'll give it some thought.
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 1:00 PM
Flybaby
Nick did you see my question?
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 1:00 PM
WhackedCrafter
I understand about other event items, but the flower boxes and other plants I do not.
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 1:03 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
Flybaby wrote:

Just a suggestion regarding the Halloween contest.
There are always so many good submissions, it would be great to see a few honorable mentions, as it had been done in the early years of BW2 (in addition to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and community choice rewards)

Yes there are! I'm going to do a haunted mansion contest highlight reel on a stream following the contest results to ensure more of them get seen :)
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Link to post - Posted October 17th 2022 at 1:04 PM
Nickshire (CNE Dev)
Okay folks, this is all I have time for, thus concluding this week's forum Q&A! Thank you for the questions, feedback, and discussion! I hope those quietly reading this afterwards find it informative.

Tune in to the Bush Whacker Weekly livestream tomorrow for more Ranch Touring and mini golf course cruising! See you then!
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