Battle Bands: Rock & Roll Deckbuilder news & patch notes

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Update 1.2 has a few new things for you all, including a new highly requested feature tied to Milestones and Prestige Levels called Endorsements, a "new" card for the Keyboardist, 4 new moments and a bunch of card changes.

New Feature: Endorsements

Endorsements are a way for you to alter your starting deck(s) at the beginning of each Tour.

• Complete Milestones to unlock Endorsement slots at Prestige Levels 3, 6, and 10.
• Each Instrument has 3 unique Endorsements to unlock.
• Endorsements are unlocked at every Prestige level starting from Level 3 and stopping at Level 10.
• Your band can have a total of 3 active Endorsements once all 3 slots are unlocked.

You can activate the Endorsements you want from the "Prestige" tab in the Compendium. Check them out and let us know if there are any Endorsements you would want to see in a future update! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/e8422cbc4263e86edcba932cab2a92f3f1b1def1.png

New Moments

There are 4 new moments to find as well. Some of which give you new ways to use the "Rubber Duck" gear.

• New Fishing Spot
• A Council of Birds
• The Shadowy Hitchhiker
• Riff City Duck Races

Card Balance & Changes

Grand Hook card added to Keyboardist deck. Previously, we had two achievements tied to beating or losing to us developers and players ranked Legend in Royale Mode. This has been updated so players can be additionally granted this achievement through winning or losing to an Iconic Band (Gold plated name) in Royale Mode. Removed upgrade Warm, replaced with Furious (Adds 1 Fingers Furious Keys to Graveyard on Play) Aggressive Upgrade now gives only 1 Broken Things to random opponents hand instead of 2.

• Grand Hook now does -3 to the opposing band’s protection on Complete.
• Soothing Melody now gives +2 protection While in Play.
• Repeat The Beat now has Retain by default.
• Fun Hook now gives +1 Protection on Complete.
• Finger Furious Keys now gives +1 hype to all other “Finger Furious Keys” in current Song Section.
• Echo Of The Shred! now gives +1 hype for every other “Echo Of The Shred!” in current Song Section.
• Dramatic Keys replaced Pensive upgrade with Mean
• Prestigious Jam added upgrade “Epic”.
• Comedic Lick -1 base hype and now removes 1 hype from opposing band per 1 performance in your current Song Section on play.
• Mirroring Melody gained +1 protection and the Safe upgrade was replaced with Quickly.
• Rockin’ To The Beat gained Well Timed upgrade.
• Soothing Melody gained +1 protection while in play.
• Killer Jam gained Distracting upgrade.
• Head Shake -1 base hype and replaced Jacked Up with With Feeling upgrade.
• Guitarist’s Catchy Chorus had the Defensive upgrade replaced with Engaging.
• Enticing Riff had the With Feeling upgrade replaced with Engaging.
• Mock Their Buddies now has 1 less pip required to upgrade the card. Upgrade With Feeling replaced with Wicked, and Mean replaced with Ruthless.
• Yielding Howl now has 2 less pips required to upgrade the card.
• Well Practiced Chorus now has +1 Protection on Complete.
• Blistering Finale now has +1 hype.
• Interpretive Interlude now has +1 hype.
• Tell The Crowd They Are The Best now has 5 base protection.
• Hoot is now Tier 3.
• Movement of Calm had it’s hype reduced by 1.
• Promises of Success had the Pleasant upgrade replaced with Maintain.
• Quick Dig now does -3 Hype to opposing band.
• Clever Dig now does -4 Hype to opposing band.
• Sick Dig now does -6 Hype to opposing band.
• Head Slam had the Mean upgrade replaced with Ruthless, and the Inspire upgrade replaced with Repeatable.
• Dance Section had the Quickly upgrade replaced with Distracting.
• Muse no longer gives self 1 Honest Sadness per turn.

Thank you to our Discord community for all the thoughtful feedback, these changes are the direct result of your support. Special shoutout to Nar for the card-balance-brain-dump and compilation!

Bug Fixes

• Prestigious Jam typo fixed.
• Missing "Duck Moments" added.
• Tell the Crowd card play restriction fixed.
• Disconnected players will no longer show in reloaded Tours as bots with the same name.
• Experimental fix for Shadow Band sometimes creating Snare Hit(s) in a player deck.

And that's it for Update 1.2! A big, big thanks to everyone giving us feedback! Be sure to check out the Discord if you have any feedback or are looking for someone to jam with. Thanks for listening! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

Hi all, here's a little hot fix for you!

• Bot skin presets are now saved when reloading a campaign
• Royale server stability improvements
• Fixed an issue with Welcoming upgrade on Performance cards
• Improved experience on Tour Map when running on Super Ultra Wide Screen resolutions
• Fixed typo in Halloween timeline item
• Fixed Royale vendor with odd number of gear
• Fixed bug preventing some score-based Achievements from being awarded properly.

Thank you all for the continued feedback! Be sure to join our Discord if you haven't already! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

What's shaking, Riffians? You're listening to Riff Radio! Our first Community Update after full release brings a ton of balance changes, bug fixes, and quality of life updates brought to our attention after release! This not only includes Card changes, but new Gear, the variant arenas from Tour in Royale Mode, Moment updates and everything that we could think of to make Battle Bands Better for all of you! With that in mind All Instrument Experience is DOUBLED! Thank you all for your feedback and keep it coming!

Card Balance:

• "High Pitched Wail" +3 hype, -1 protection
• "Fun Hook" +1 hype
• "Kick Drum Drop" gives no hype now, costs no energy.
• "Expecting Taps" now adds a "Snare Hit" to hand instead of deck.
• "Deft Keys" gives 2 less hype, costs 1 less energy and upgrade "Speedy" replaced with "Burning"
• "Peaceful Interlude" +1 hype, -3 capacity and upgrades replaced with "Burning" and "More"
• "Killer Keys" -2 hype, -1 energy cost, -1 protection
• "Truck Driver" no longer exhausts.
• "Distracting" upgrade on Song Sections now discards 2 random opponents card on complete.
• "Welcoming" upgrade now gives the Common version on "Acquaintance"
• "Gratitude To The Crew" upgrade "Attractive" replaced with "Welcoming"
• "Inside Joke" upgrade "Mean" replaced with "Welcoming"
• "Loyal Heckler" upgrade "Sacrificial" replaced with "Protective"
• "Well Branded" and "Branded" upgrades give -2 and -1 hype respectively.
• "Drinks On The Band" upgrade "Well Branded" replaced with "Welcoming"
• "Moment To Prepare" upgrade "Attractive" replaced with "Informative"
• "Relax" upgrade "Mean" replaced with "Aggressively"
• "Fortified Fill" upgrade "Sacrificial" replaced with "Fast"
• "Echoing Beats" upgrade "Safe" replaced with "Defensive"
• "Calming Brush Taps" now has "Defensive" upgrade
• "Dramatic Break" upgrade "Intense" replaced with "Safe"
• "Little Mallets" upgrade "Pensive" replaced with "Building"
• "Soft Sticks" upgrade "Helpful" replaced with "Extra"
• "Comping The Band" upgrade "Happy" replaced with "Speedy"
• "Hot Hook" upgrade "Wicked" replaced with "Exploding"
• "Up Beat" upgrade "Quickly" replaced with "Safe"
• "Exciting Beat" upgrade "Quickly" replaced with "Fast"
• "Jazzy Hook" (Drums) upgrade "Incredible" replaced with "Building"
• "Jazzy Jaunt" upgrade "Wicked" replaced with "Insulting"
• "Exhaustingly Long" gives 1 more hype.
• "Engaging" effects all "Quick Riffs" not just those in hand.
• "Genius Opener" upgrade "Safe" replaced with "Welcoming"
• "Calming Riff" upgrades replaced with "Burning" and "Protective"
• "Verse Devoted To The Crew" upgrade "Intense" replaced with "Welcoming"
• "Riff Of Genuine Appreciation" added upgrade "Patiently"
• "Sacrificial Riff" upgrade "Safe" replaced with "Attractive"
• "Well Timed Quiet" upgrade "Incredible" replaced with "Selectively"
• "Calming Lick" upgrade "Safe" replaced with "Protective"
• "Awe Inspiring Refrain" upgrade "Attractive" replaced with "Protective"
• "Sad Notes" upgrade "Mean" replaced with "Ruthless"
• "Warming Up" (Keys) upgrade "Attractive" replaced with "Burning"
• "Instrumental Jam" upgrade "Wicked" replaced with "Warm"
• "Muted Keys" upgrade "Burning" replaced with "Attractive"
• "Thought Out Prep" upgrade "Attractive" replaced with "Speedy"
• "Overwhelming Lick" upgrade "Too Fast" replaced with "Speedy"
• "Intro To The Jam" upgrades replaced with "Speedy" and "Attractive"
• "Reckless Prep" upgrade "Well Branded" replaced with "Attractive" also "Aggressively" upgraded added.

Bug Fixes & Quality of Life Changes:

• Band Name Editing no longer has self deletion issues, and also has a max character limit.
• Card description text spacing improved.
• Fixed issue where non-band leader in a multiplayer tour gets their save overwritten.
• Van noises continuing everywhere has been fixed.
• Chat bubble in band setup screen no longer covers player faces.
• Card Drawing sounds no longer repeatedly play when swapping hands during a match.
• Flea vfx added to Rex.
• Grand Royale now has its own Opening Moment image.
• Local Legends page in the compendium now defaults to showing the first entry. This applies to the Moments, and Gear pages as well.
• Sounds Added for redeeming Milestones and leveling Prestige.
• Steam Deck on screen keyboard should now open automatically when entering text.
• Band Name now highlighted in Opening Moments and Tour Outro text.
• On Sweep Section in Guidebook has been clarified.
• Added New Iconic Bot to Royale. "Xander" From the "Party Moment" in Tour!
• Added Iconic Bot Collection to Compendium.
• Added the variant Arenas (Parking Lot, Beach, and Scrapyard) into the Royale rotation!
• Moments have been balanced to usually have one option that doesn't take away Morale.
• Make a Music Video Moment now has a free option.
• Added 5 New Gear built around Exhausting Bummers. These appear in Vendors and Moments.
• Final Arena Updated with some Riff City related advertisements!
• "Good Friend" Moment typo fixed.
• "Laser Focused" option now correctly displays the card removal amount.
• Video resolution settings should be more stable on most devices. Text labels no longer collapse.
• Siren's Royale Opening Moment option "Built a Boat" adjusted to reward cards correctly.
• More GG chats added for Players and Royale bots.
• Deck Button now more prominently available on the Tuning screen.
• Added more basic chat variations for bots.
• Bracket Screen in Royale made more readable with color tint layer.
• More chat options added for Band Setup Screen.
• Guidebook accessible from the Tuning Screen.
• Instrument Experience is doubled so unlocks happen faster!

And that's it for today's update! A big, big thanks to everyone giving us the feedback we need to keep the jams flowing- especially everyone rocking out in our Discord! Be sure to check it out if haven't already and thanks for listening! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

Denizens of Riff City, after around 2 years of Early Access, Battle Bands 1.0 is here! It has been an incredible journey and we are so excited to share this version of the game with both new players and the absolute legends who have helped us along the way by providing crucial feedback during Early Access. Lets start off with the updated trailer:

Here's a taste of what we're dishing out for the 1.0 patch!

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The Shadow Band's Reign

The Shadow Band is a mysterious and unique new reigning final boss in tour mode. Unlocked after you've won a Tour, the Shadow Band will take on the look, deck and gear of the band you most recently beat a Tour run with!

The Metal Moon Rises

The moon over Riff City's got a strange new sheen, and it has bestowed us with a brand new Backstage Pass, new items in Joe's Variety Shop, and a hard rocking look to the streets of Riff City.

Grand Royales Get an Update

Grand Royales will now happen every two hours, and they have their own unique Radio Interview moments, plus SUPER VENDORS with the widest assortments of gear Riff City has ever seen! They also will have 9 iconic bots hidden among the ranks, giving you more chances to beat them for unique rewards. Speaking of Iconic Bots, there's 9 new ones for players to track down in Royales Grand or otherwise, so go ready up for the next tourney!

Leaderboards Have Been Reset

The Tour High Score Board and the Royale Rankings have both been reset, plus there's new License Titles to unlock for ranking in the top 100 for either board. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT THE BIG UPDATE IN OUR PATCH NOTES!

A Moment to Reflect on the Early Access Journey

Looking back, it's amazing to think of how different Battle Bands was and was shaping up to be before we entered Early Access. The road has been full of twists, turns and a few potholes, but the friends in our community we've picked up along the way have helped us keep our tour van on track to deliver what we truly believe is the best version of Battle Bands. This is a shot of one of the earliest prototypes for Battle Bands https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/40738613/3d2c35b9356f33de25d7c8f85042d97879e4c411.png And this is what the game looks like now! https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/40738613/5316873b3a364d0d04d829e05f3db2c2cf6161ec.png

Here's some of the many major updates we made during Early Access:

• Completely Removed all micro transactions from the game
• Added a fully offline mode
• Added ability to save Tour runs
• Countless balance tweaks and bug fixes
• The ability to switch between automated bot bandmates and manually controlled bandmates
• A LOT of work on making both friendly and rival bots well oiled machines
• Added leaderboards
• Added several new rival bands to face off against
• Added new arenas to rock out in
• Added a bunch of alternate Final Bosses and Reigns to increase replayability
• Added the compendium and guidebook to better track your progress and keep players informed
• 3 full, free Backstage Passes with 50 levels of gameplay-driven unlocks each
• TONS of additional cosmetics to unlock and use to create a unique look for your band
• Added difficulty modifiers so players can play their way

And SO MUCH MORE! Check out our looong list of updates and patches to see more!

The future of Battle Bands

Early Access may be coming to an end, but now is the beginning of a new era of Battle Bands! Going forward we'll continue fixing bugs, tweaking balance, and improving quality of life features. We also hope to tackle things like controller support, additional languages and EVEN MORE rad content to jam to!

Wrapping up...

We're not just being sappy when we say we wouldn't be where we're at without the love and support we've seen from our community. It's a tough thing to play to an empty room, so your showing up really means the world to us. If you haven't already, please consider helping the 1.0 launch really pop off by leaving us a review on Steam, telling your friends and favorite streamers about Battle Bands, and hitting us up in our Discord server to give us feedback. https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923 Now go get some snacks for the road, and we'll see you in the Riff City streets!

Like a rainbow in the dark, you're listening to Riff Radio! The Final Early Access Patch for Battle Bands includes the Shadow Band reign, a new Backstage Pass and a whole lot of metal!

Shadow Bands

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/f00fce06602b3afce1d4d8cfd24624558bb73fd1.png Once players have pulled out a victory in Tour Mode, they'll be able to take on the Shadow Band- a group of four shadowy figures imitating the last band you won a Tour with! The Shadow Band reign combines reign-specific moments, cards, gear and upgrades from all of the other available reigns, opening up all sorts of crazy strategies. They'll use all your best moves against you, so you'll have to be clever to win and get your hands on a sweet new van!

Metal Moon Rising

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/20d2e2d15b832466a237546be5b2fab42a7b4e31.png Also in this patch is a brand-new Metal themed Backstage Pass, brought along by a strangely shiny new Moon hanging over Riff City. Along with those 50 new levels of rewards to rock through, there's also a whole host of new cosmetic items to grab in Joe's Variety Shop! The Metal Moon has also provided a terrifying new login reward for us and all of Riff City is decked out in a new hard rocking aesthetic, so go check out their killer outfits! Just don't hit any of those big spikes sticking out of the ground with your van...

Grand Royales get more Grand!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/0a027f04e58d35fd973badf9dfe1128d2fad3357.png Grand Royales will now happen every 2 hours and have their own unique opening Radio Interviews, as well as Super Vendors, which are uniquely large vendors with 16 gear options for you to spend your winnings on! They also have 9 iconic bots waiting to take you on. Speaking of iconic bots, there's also 9 new ones for you to track down and win unique cosmetics from in all Royales!

Bug Fixes, Balance changes and Quality of Life:

• Leaderboards have been reset
• New titles for players that rank in the top 100 for both Tour and Royale leaderboards- Founding Genius and Founding Champion respectively
• More "Info" buttons added throughout game for easier Guidebook access
• Credits screen added to Guidebook
• For new players, "Manual" is now the default control mode for bots
• Guidebook typos fixed
• "Snackrificial Sharing" card description fixed
• Sound fx added to Joe's Variety navigation arrows

That's all for today's broadcast! This may be our last Early Access update, but tomorrow will mark the official 1.0 release of Battle Bands, so jump in our Discord and lets get this party going for real! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

New Cosmetic Shop Layout!

Joe's Variety, also known as the cosmetic shop, is undergoing a minor remodel. Our primary goal is to eliminate the fear of missing out (FOMO) in the game, so we've chosen to redesign Joe's Variety to showcase all available cosmetics simultaneously. Use the filters on the right to specify the type of cosmetic you'd like to browse for. Then, using the directional arrows, flip through and purchase a ton of cosmetics for your band. From a Pineapple Head to a Dead Fish keyboard, there are tons of outfits to unlock. This change comes just in time for the Metal Moon Rising event which adds over 45 new cosmetics to Joe's Variety, making for a grand total of over 150 outfits to collect! We hope this update will empower players to create their ultimate band, without any FOMO! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/66f4b56425e0f4305b81637d5d04472ac6b544f2.png We're also renaming in-game currency from Credits to Tokens!

Bug Fixes

• Gear Getter now has the Disruptive upgrade.
• Switching between Remove and Upgrade during the Tuning screen now displays correctly.
• Audio for all Opening Moments (Tour and Royale) fixed.
• "Man with a sign" Moment now has correct roll percentage.
• z-fighting fix on player dress mesh.
• in-match chat command display bug fixed.
• Tour Mode turn-timers are set to "Off" on default settings.

All Tokens used to buy cosmetics are obtained exclusively through gameplay!

FOMO! FOMO! FOMO! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/d1eb305a1f7e12a1a38a0e2fee85ffd3e88506e1.png

You're listening to Riff Radio, and it's time to feed your head! Early Access Patch #30: The Information Amplification Update brings Match Summary and a Guidebook to help teach players all the ins and outs of Battle Bands, as well as Rockers' Licenses! The Information Amplification Update is also full of bug fixes and balance updates as we prepare for full release!

The Guidebook

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/fb3de187263f42789e46223ec9d663969862154d.png The Guidebook comprehensively shows new and old players alike all the information needed to master Battle Bands. Become an expert in all the terms, icons and game mechanics you'll need to rock Riff City to its core!

Match Summary

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/08b0b80f650eeed95f7fa5f340d87b4698d7509b.png Another other big feature of this patch is the Match Summary screen, which will now pop up after every match you play! The Match Summary screen lets players learn more about their challenger and where their own weaknesses may be by breaking down key strategies of both bands on the first page, followed by a more granular break down of raw stats on the second page. Remember, the pen is mightier than the guitar (or something like that)! You can also view the Match Summary for any player bands in any ongoing Royale. When on the bracket screen just click the new "Match Summary" icon to view a completed match summary.

Rockers' Licenses

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/4803443ee1e64df1800f76ccc551b937625c6ee1.png Finally, as you may have noticed from the Match Summary screenshots, we've added customizable Rockers' Licenses! Choose your title, background and sticker to add a little flair to your proof of residence in Riff City. You can change up your license on the Player page of the Compendium. Credits as a reward for a Tour Victory! We wanted to add another way for players to earn credits, and decided to award them in Tour Mode. Right now, if you win a Tour run you'll earn 150 credits to spend on outfits in Joe's Variety Shop. "Freeto's Four Piece" Changes: "Freeto's Four Piece" has been updated so they do not rely on energy generation but instead "Snackrificial Sharing" buffs Freeto's cards, on top of that the energy levels and costs of some cards have been changed to fit the new crew and buff based Freeto's Four Piece" Bug Fixes, Balance changes and Quality of Life: Royale Bot gear updated removing all activatable gears and replacing with bot useable gear. "Gear Getter" upgrade "Aggressive" replaced with "Protective" Vendors have been updated to have more variety. Tutorial text updates to help clarify a few things. That's all for today's broadcast! Go get on your thinking caps, check out these illuminating new features, and be sure to drop by our discord if you have any notes!

It's time for Battle Bands to take center stage, and we want YOU in the limelight with us!

Battle Bands is leaving Early Access and going 1.0 on the 13th of November!!

The Moon Rises

The Metal Moon Rising event will start simultaneously with the launch of Battle Bands 1.0. This ongoing event includes an all new, totally free, Metal themed Backstage Pass. We've also added 30+ new cosmetics to Joe's Variety Shop, and of course, new Metal skins for all the NPCs you'll be challenging in Riff City. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/20d2e2d15b832466a237546be5b2fab42a7b4e31.png

A Shadow Falls

The Shadow Reign creeps into Riff City on release. This new Reign mixes the other Reigns together for all sorts of possible Card, Moment, and Gear combinations. Battle the Shadow-version of your band as the Final Boss. The Shadow Reign uses your previous winning run to create a Shadow-version of your band, complete with your Cards, Gear, and style. Can you best yourself? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/f00fce06602b3afce1d4d8cfd24624558bb73fd1.png

Grand Royale Expands

Grand Royale will now have it's own Super Vendors, as well as unique Opening Moments at the start of the Royale. There are also 9 new Iconic Bots scattered amongst competitors in both the Grand Royale and the normal Royale. Defeating an Iconic Bot rewards players with a unique cosmetic. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/0a027f04e58d35fd973badf9dfe1128d2fad3357.png Now that we're headed to the big show, we could use your help more than ever to get the word out about Battle Bands! If you like our game, tell your friends about us! Thanks to everyone who has helped us make Battle Bands the best it can be and we can't wait to share more with you all! Now go get in your van and make sure you're all tuned up, because it's almost show time! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

Okay, all our cards are on the table, it's time to listen to Riff Radio! Early Access Patch #29 focuses on furthering stability and balance as we look towards Full Release and a new Backstage Pass! This Includes an updated card layout for added readability, a number of bug fixes and another balance pass.

Card Layout Update

We have updated the card layout to help with readability and clarity. The changes can be seen in the image below: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/a2f92792d82dcc595a9d34e9afbb2e8a1a07eb0b.png The cards are a little taller now to accommodate a bigger font size in the description.

Balance Changes

Card Changes:

• "Calming Keys" +1 protection.
• "Pause For Water" +1 hype and draw 1 self.
• "Inside Joke" no longer takes hype from opponent based on crew, +2 hype.
• "Hyper Jam" now exhausts, gives 3 hype for every 3 performance cards on overwrite and no longer costs 8 hype on overwrite, Upgrades "Vindictive" and "Reactive" replaced with "Speedy" and "Maintain"
• "Free Style Rap Verse" renamed "Free Style Verse"
• "Nice Note From Mum" now has all the band draw 3 cards on draw.
• "Free Jammin' (Guitar and Bass) upgrade "Zen" changed to give 2 hype per 3 performance cards. "Clever" upgrade on guitar removed.
• "Groovin' Your Heart Out" upgrade "Aggressively" removed.
• "Parody Jam" no longer gives any hype on overwrite.
• "Grand Hook" upgrade "Vindictive" replaced with "Exploding"
• "Distracting Dancing" upgrade "Heavy" replaced with "Exploding"
• "Buddy" upgrade "Sacrificial" replaced with "Protective"
• "Instrumental Jam" upgrade "Protective" replaced with "Reactive"
• "Thought Out Prep" gained "Attractive" upgrade.
• "Recognition of Rubbish" added "Defensive" upgrade.
• "Rolling Bridge" upgrade "Clever" replaced with "Insulting"
• "Jazzy Hook" (Bass) upgrade "Informative" replaced with "Pensive"
• "Starting Taps" upgrade "Safe" replaced with "Defensive"
• "Quick Riff" upgrades "Mean" and "Safe" replaced with "Soft" and "Wicked"
• "Fingers Furious Keys" upgrade "Safe" replaced with "Protective"
• "Soft" upgrade adds on play draw 1.
• "Clever" upgrade now is -4 hype for opponent.

Moment Changes:

• "Warm Bubbling" moment Speedy Soak option now gives Cards as well as morale.
• "Bright Lights and Quiet Music" moment options now cheaper.
• "The Sacrifice" no longer has option to sacrifice money.
• "Sad Puttering and Hot Air" moment options updated to be more balanced.
• "Clever Lines and Cheering Crowds" moment now can give players a "Free Style Rap Verse" card.
• "Cheers and Grunts" moment no longer has a "Grab a drink" option no more max morale changes.
• "Choreographed Shouts and Threats" moment no longer gives morale except for Star-crossed option.
• "The Dark Alley" moment "Run Away" now gives 1 more morale when successful.
• "Rumble of Machines" moment "Play a Game of Toader" results updated.
• "Arf Arf" moment "Cuddle with the Dog" option now gives a "Yielding Howl" and less morale.
• "Eyes in the Sewer Grate" option to "Run Away" no longer gives morale, options updated.

Gear Changes:

• "Champion Belt" modifies all cards in hand +1 hype on use.
• "Big Cow Bell" now puts 1 "RELAX!" in hand on use.
• "Battle Bot Drum Machine" costs $20 less.
• "Drum Spikes" costs $20 more.

Bugs Fixes and Quality of Life

• Moments now have a more consistent use of punctuation.
• Offline mode steam achievement issues fixed.
• Scroll bar added when needed for card upgrades in compendium.
• Music video moment added to compendium.
• Outro text of a run shortened to be more readable.
• "Yellow Submarine Ride" now gives hype for 3 shows as described.
• Hotkey added for end turn "Enter."
• Cold Snap cosmetics added to Joe's Variety.
• "The Final Judgement" particles fixed.
• "Strands Side Part" hair issues fixed.
• New Card offerings should now correctly include cards unlocked in higher instrument levels in all situations.
• Highest resolution no longer creates any black bars on Tour map screen.
• Pause icon updated.
• Low Morale flashing animation bug fix
• "Energy" card icon set to SRGB

There's something gleaming on the horizon...

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/9ae364e6ac7d47b51f1727f91057ffa7478f7471.png Is that the moon?? Stay tuned for more info on the new Backstage Pass, which is filled to the brim with shiny new cosmetic items for your band! And that's all we have for today's broadcast! Thanks for listening to Riff Radio and be sure to come hang out in our discord to find bandmates and keep up with the latest news! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

Steam Strategy Fest is here and Battle Bands is 30% off to celebrate good planning and great fun! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1322100/Battle_Bands_Rock__Roll_Deckbuilder/ With the recent addition of Offline Mode and Full Band Control you can take on Riff City anywhere without need for an internet connection until you are ready to show off your brilliance and strategy to the world in a Grand Royale! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1322100/view/3654161311127934894 And as a treat for all those celebrating Strategy Fest we added a login cosmetic for all who play during this celebration of strategy. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/1c140a85711031e775826d0b941d5e5a3e14d9b1.png To learn more about Battle Bands and meet other people coming up with clever new ways to win head over to our Discord! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

Just a quick hotfix to update the in-game news with info about offline mode and a fix to the achievements. Also, here's a pic of more of our wonderful pets (Bodhi and Shao Khan Left to Right) to round out this very short update a little! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/40ab61188f24007bd2096b508c6d809fdf437bcd.jpg Thank you all for the continued feedback!

Having a hard time connecting with other people? Well now you don't have to! Welcome back to Riff Radio. Patch #28 focuses on stability and playability by adding an Offline Mode, peer-to-peer co-op in Tour Mode, and a whole lot of other small updates.

Offline Mode

With Patch #28, Battle Bands Tour Mode is now playable Offline. When players launch Battle Bands without an internet connection they will be prompted with an option to continue in Offline Mode. This will allow them to play single-player Tour Mode, earn Backstage Pass rewards, claim Milestones and spend credits at Joe's Variety (formerly known as the Shop). Royale Mode and the High Score system will only be available when connecting while online. Offline Mode will help more players play Battle Bands more easily and that (we think) is awesome. In addition to Offline Mode, co-op Tour Mode now uses peer-to-peer connections for extra reliability. We also added Steam Cloud support to the Battle Bands save system to make it easier to play saved Tours anywhere!

Balance Changes

Boss Changes

• Scrap Titan: 1 fewer "Glitch" at all Tour levels, "Power Down" no longer discard hand - now has 7 Capacity and gives 0 Hype. "Quick Smash" now gives 1 more Hype.
• Freeto's Four Piece: "Peaceful Meal" now costs 1 fewer Energy, "Barbecue Sauce" costs 1 fewer Energy, "Finger Licks" now gives 1 more base Hype. "Nugget of Wisdom" now gives 1 Protection.
• Caper Crew: +1 Energy at Tour Level 1, "Bribing Bridge" +1 Hype and +2 Money to the prize pool, "Pilfered Phrases" +1 Hype. "Stolen Riff" now gives 6 Hype and 11% of opponents last turn as well as 1 more Money to the prize pool.
• Jackal Brothers: Base Hype Goal raised by 10, "Varmint Shuffle" +2 hype, "Reckless Ride" +3 hype, "Howling Organ" +1 Hype.
• The Bardbarians: "Cutting Chords" +1 Hype, "Twinkle Twinkle" +1 Hype, "Beat In The Deep" +2 Hype.
• The Skidmarks: "Sick Burn" +1 Hype, "Riff On Your Outfits -1 more Hype to opponent, "Tricky Bridge" +1 Hype.
• Real Good Boys: -1 Energy at Tour Level 1 & 2, 1 Fewer "Bad Dog".
• Mighty Mighty Good Boys: "Beg" exhausts, +1 Hype, +1 Protection, now gives one "Treat" to a random opponent instead of each opponent.
• All Boss Decks updated for more gradual progression with Tour level.
• Royale Bots power balanced to be stronger in later rounds.

Card Changes

• "Really Appreciate The Band" gives 1 fewer Hype, is now Tier 2, "More" upgrade replaced with "Wicked"
• "Stretching Break" upgrade "Attractive" replaced with "Defensive"
• "Sick Lick" upgrade "Hard" replaced with "Defensive"
• "Well Prepared Interlude" now gives 3 Protection on complete
• "Hot Hook" takes 3 Hype from opponent on complete, instead of 2
• "Signal The Bouncer" upgrade "Protective" replaced with "Defensive"
• "Rip Off Riff" now has Retain
• "Recognition of Rubbish" +2 Hype
• "Thought Out Prep" upgrade "Speedy" replaced with "Empowering"
• "Hypnotic Lick" now costs one Energy and gives 1 Hype
• "Crane Keys" +1 Hype
• "Echoing Beats" upgrade "Pensive" replaced with "Exploding"
• "Grand Hook" now has upgrades "Fierce" and "Vindictive", +3 hype, and Exhausts
• "Wary" adjusted weights to have bots play it less often
• "Deafeningly Loud Verse" upgrade "Aggressively" replaced with "Insulting"
• "Reminiscent Riff" costs 1 fewer energy, upgrade "Mean" replaced with "Super"
• "Leadership Riff" no longer has "Fishy" upgrade
• "Free Style Rap Verse" upgrade "Exciting" replaced with "Speedy"
• "Off Key Notes" +1 Hype
• "Sick Riff" upgrade "Ruthless" replaced with "Power"
• "Lick That Is Stuck In Your Head" now discards two selected cards on play
• "Instrumental Jam" +3 hype
• "Wreck and Repeat" has Retain
• "Crowd Surf" has Retain
• Bot weights updated for many cards to improve behavior.

Quality of Life

• "Step Step Twist" moment options updated to be cheaper.
• "Man With A Sign" moment updated with a new option for players.
• "A Bright Light From The Sky" moment updated so Bassist gets "Story Introduction"
• New Vendors have been added to each Reign in both Royale and Tour for added variety.
• New loading screen art.
• Animation added to Tour opening.
• Tour UI updated.
• Main menu UI updated.
• Miscellaneous Small Fixes and changes.

With all of that we also added a new cosmetic to go with Strategy Fest and celebrate all the thinkers and tinkerers who play Battle Bands and the other awesome strategy games on Steam! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/1c140a85711031e775826d0b941d5e5a3e14d9b1.png And that's a wrap on today's broadcast! Remember, if you get lonely in Offline Mode, you can always turn your internet back on and come hang out in our official Discord server. Thanks for listening! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/15b8f02965cceb55a918ef8197f9e6dc379d9430.png Battle Bands is focusing on brilliant plans and devious schemes as it goes on sale for 30% for Steam's Strategy Fest; celebrating the awesome strategy games on steam and the clever minds of those who enjoy them. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1322100/Battle_Bands_Rock__Roll_Deckbuilder/ If you are interested in learning more about Battle Bands or have comments, questions, or the hankering to find opponents and bandmates - come visit our Discord where Battle Bands strategies are discussed and feedback is greatly appreciated! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

Just a quick hotfix to update Sirens Scream to be less cruel to those using Crew and a fix to the problem where Bosses end their turns early after passing energy. Siren's Reign changes:

• "Hypnotic Lick" gives +2 more protection.
• "Imitating Interlude" is now tier 4 and gives 2 more protection on complete.
• "Rip Off Riff" costs 1 less energy.
• "Mirroring Melody" gives 1 more protection on complete.

Siren's Scream Changes:

• "Harrowing Harmony" has 1 fewer capacity.
• "Wail Of The Sea" no longer takes any protection and has +4 hype.
• "Captivating Chorus" has 2 more capacity, 2 more hype on complete and gains 24% of other teams last turns hype.
• "Alluring Aria" Gives +2 hype and no longer modifies crew, and gives 1 fewer protection.
• "Playful Pulse" Gives +1 hype and 1 fewer protection.

Additional Changes:

• Players can now use the "Give Energy" button from any bandmember they control when using Manual Bot Mode.
• Also when using Manual Bot Mode, the "End Turn" button is now available from any bandmember a player controls not just the player character.
• Opponent bots should no longer end their turns after passing energy.

Here is a pic of Bella who is surprised by how many hotfixes we are releasing! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/d205266e59b2c6eeddf171d889dae9737cdedc92.jpg Thank you all for the continued feedback!

Battle Bands is on sale now for 25% off! Now with the new manual bot control mode and ability to turn off timers, there's never been a better time to try the game (or get your friends to try it). https://store.steampowered.com/app/1322100/Battle_Bands_Rock__Roll_Deckbuilder/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/1aaaa2383b0900132d998537608b18210c99dbe6.png Be sure to roll over to our Discord to share your thoughts or recruit some new bandmembers! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

Just a quick hotfix to update the in-game news with info about the recent Single Player Update. Also, here's a pic of Poochie, Zach's dog, just to round out this very short update a little! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/37226d25922c8f096ba5ff7f6e1e4c80c90deac4.png Thank you all for the continued feedback!

Like a puppet on a six string, you're listening to Riff Radio and we've got some big news for you! The Single Player Experience Update brings players a whole new level of control, allowing bot bandmates to be set to play Automatically OR MANUALLY- meaning YOU play for them! In Tour Mode, turn timers can be switched off and the Load In/Load Out timers are disabled entirely. Also, we're introducing the ability to select which Reigns your Tour will fall under from the Band Setup screen, along with the other settings mentioned above.

New Band Setup Options

Manual Bot Control!!!

Long awaited and much requested, players can now control all the members of the band! Simply access the hands of any bot bandmates you control by selecting them or using the number keys, then play their hand as you would your own!

No Time for Timers

Additionally, to go along with Manual Bot Control and because we thought it was fun, the option to deactivate turn timers has been added to Tour Mode. Disabling turn timers not only allows Manual Control mode to shine, it also allows for a much more calculating and deliberate Tour experience!

Bot Speed

Bots in Tour Mode can now be set to one of four speeds- Slow, Normal, Fast and Hyper. This will effect bot bandmates as well as opponents so you can either get a better look at what everyone is playing or shave a few minutes off your run and squeeze one more in!

Reign Select

Players can now choose which Reigns they may encounter when starting a new Tour. This allows anyone hoping to challenge (or avoid) a specific Final Boss to do so more easily, but there's a catch! All Reigns are active by default, and you have to beat a Reign first before you can choose to disable it. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/1aaaa2383b0900132d998537608b18210c99dbe6.png You can find these new settings on the Band Setup Screen, so get in there and start playing around with them- we can't wait to see what kinds of wild strategies you drum up!

Quality of Life Changes:

Updated Bot weight to more efficiently deal with low priority cards and make sure not to waste as much energy. Tell bots what to play using the middle click ping on cards in their hands, in case you disagree with their priorities. This works with manual or automatic bots. All Load In/Load Out timers have been removed from Tour Mode.

Balance Changes:

• "Strong Bassline" now gives +3 protection on complete.
• "Smash The Keys" no longer self discards hand, takes 1 fewer protection from opponent.
• "Keyboardists Cacophony" no longer takes protection from own band.
• "Intense Keys" now modifies cards on play instead of on complete.
• "Audacious Lick" upgrade "Heavy" replaced with "Patiently"
• "Sad Melody" upgrade "Rejuvenating" replaced with "Safe"
• "Building Backbeat" upgrade "Quickly" replaced with "Practiced"
• "Riff Of Gratitude" no longer has "Daring" upgrade.
• Over character pop out widgets now match pop up effect icons.

And that's all the news we've got for you big bosses today! We're always looking for feedback, but we need it even more than usual with this huuuuge update! Join our discord to share your thoughts and to find bandmates to try the new features out with! Thanks for listening! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

An update for all the micro managers out there, Full Band Control is coming to Battle Bands!

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Bot Control

No longer will bots be required when playing Battle Bands! Players will now be able to switch into Manual Control during the Band Setup. This will allow you and your Player bandmates to dictate every card your Band plays! On top of this, the option to remove Turn Timers in Tour Mode has been added for those who want to take it nice and slow. There's also no more timer pressure during Card Select or Upgrading in Tour Mode! For those players who aren't looking for full control and enjoy playing with Bots, the option remains to use them. Both your friendly Bots and the Opponent Bots can now be set to either play faster or slower. This should help fit the vibe you want. The update will also include numerous quality of life changes and balance fixes including a Reign Select which allows you to choose what Reign(s) you want to play, that is, after you've defeated that Reign once. Hope you're ready for some serious control as the Single Player Experience Update comes to be by June! Jump in your van and roll by our Discord to talk about the coming changes, or to recruit new bandmates! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

Regardless of whether or not you've ever had to knock on wood, you're now listening to Riff Radio! This patch includes a brand new Reign and is also a follow up maintenance patch for Patch #25, so it includes bug and balance fixes as well.

Mighty Mighty Good Boys:

They are the Best Boys and now they reign over Riff City! Build up your protection as Rude boys spill into the streets and wreck all your defense to get even more hype in this dog filled reign. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/c3b805020810171d746ef61e01c2e0998ab3de5e.png

11 New Gear to dig up.

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4 New Moments to chew on.

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5 New Player Cards to scratch that itch.

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Balance Changes:

• "Goo Fighters" card "Oozing Lick" now gives 2 more protection and 1 fewer hype.
• "Goo Fighters" now start with a few "Goobling" card in all tour levels.
• "Bardbarians" card "Rage Released" no longer ends opposing bands song section.
• "Freetos Four Piece" Tour Level 1 no longer has "Snackrifical Sharing" Tour Level 5 has 1 fewer energy.
• "Destiny Lick" now has all bandmembers draw 2 of seven.
• "Waking Beat" weights shifted to make it less likely for bots to harm their own band.
• "Leading Kick Drum" Weights shifted to work better.
• "Mimicking Hook" and similar Weights shifted to work better.
• "Groovin' With The Beat" and similar cards Weights shifted to work better.
• "Reckless Prep" and "Reverbing Lick" Weights shifted to work better.
• "Well Thrown Sticks" weights adjusted.
• "Nice Note From Mum" weights adjusted.
• Some Bummers now are more likely to be played by bots when winning.
• "Play Harder" now more likely to be played by bots when the band is winning.
• "Shred" gives +1 Protection
• "Genius Opener" gives +1 Protection.
• "Enticing Lick" gives +2 Protection, 1 fewer hype.
• "Well Forgotten Lick" now gives no hype and 2 protection on play.
• "Deeply Forgotten Lick" now gives no hype and 2 protection on play.
• "Interpretive Interlude" gives + 2 more protection and 3 less hype on complete. "Speedy" upgrade replaced with "Burning"
• "Happy Melody" no longer gives hype, now gives +2 protection.
• "Expecting Taps" no longer gives hype, now +1 more protection.
• "Sacrificial" Upgrade added (+3 protection on Sweep) to "Acquaintance" "Buddy" "Production Manager" and "Loyal Heckler"
• "Loyal Heckler" no longer has "Enthusiastic" upgrade.
• "Acquaintance" no longer has "Losing It" upgrade.
• "Soothing Melody" and "Peaceful Interlude" upgrade "Happy" replaced with "Safe"
• "Wary" Upgraded added to "Quick Beat" adds +1 protection on muck.
• "Quick Beat" upgrades "Mean" and "Heavy" replaced with "Fierce" and "Wary"

Bug and Quality of Life Fixes:

• No longer defaults to guitarists hand on reload.
• Yellow Submarine moment issues fixed.
• Issues with a single bot and three human players fixed.
• "Shake It Off" discard hype now displays properly.
• Final Arena Props now load properly.
• Added Unlock levels to more advanced Reign specific cards.
• Added Highlighting of bandmates before selecting them to see their hands.
• Fixed an issue related to bots getting stuck waiting for players to play something or give energy.
• Giving energy no longer automatically switches players hand view to that of the bandmate they gave energy to.
• Tutorial issue with new quick riff fixes.

And that's it for today's Riff Radio news update! Shuffle on over to our Discord and let us know the impression that you get from Mighty Mighty Good Boys! Now get out on that dance floor and as always- thanks for listening! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

Just a quick hotfix to address a small list of bugs and updates!

• Added ability to click bandmates to view their hand.
• Fixed issue with description on Prepared Production Manager and Disruptive Loyal Heckler.
• Fixed issue with description on Notebook of Legend and Musical Notebook.
• Added Bummer card icon to the Info screen.
• Added note about using number keys to change instrument to the Info screen.
• Bumped Font of "Exhaust" "First Draw" and "Retain" text.
• "Uplifting Strain" upgrade "Pensive" replaced with "Safe" upgrade.
• "Bassist Spaces" upgrade "Safe" replaced with "Exploding" upgrade.
• "Mirroring Melody" added +1 protection, +1 Hype, and "Quickly" replaced with "Warm" upgrade.

Thank you all for the continued feedback!

What's up, everybody, you're listening to Riff Radio! There's a new Reigning Boss Band in town, and that's only what's bubbling beneath the surface of one DEEP update! Early Access Patch #25 Brings so much to Battle Bands, including but not limited to:

• A new Reign headed by "Sirens Scream"
• "The Final Judgement" chilling out and battling as a normal boss under the moniker "The Judgement"
• All the normal Bosses have been shifted and updated for balance and clarity.
• The bots, both friend and foe, have been overhauled to be smarter, more responsive and better team players.
• Protection is now removed at the end of your opponents turn. This applies to both Player bands, and Boss bands.
• In Match UI has been improved to more clearly communicate what cards are effecting whom and how.
• And so many other general fixes and changes that it's hard to express just how big this update really is!

Sirens Scream Reign:

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/dd522266289f95bf88e43afc6e6fac8b8bde4715.png "A rising tide raises all boats" - or so the saying goes. When Sirens Scream is raising the tide, boats have a funny way of going in the other direction. As the waves rise in Riff City, so do the hopes of many potential Crew-mates. Use their ambition to your advantage or against your opponents with some fishy new strategies that really hold water!

5 New Player Cards that enable crew to be copied, stolen, buffed and used against other bands. 12 New Gear to help navigate the crowded, watery streets of Riff City. 4 New Moments to discover as Riff City slowly sinks beneath the waves. 2 New Card Upgrades that let existing strategies morph and shift like a rushing river.

Overcome the allure of the "Sirens Scream" as you hold your friends close and fish-friends closer! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/de949b1d2ecaec09d3f6e1c05d57eb06e81bb136.png

The Judgement

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/b9064c24810e3bcf336941e9c20008b6679bcfe4.png When not reigning over Riff City with a velvet fist, this tall and mysterious figure can be found working on themselves at the Night Beach. Spending their time tempting all who cross this sandy path... "The Judgment" is now a Boss that can be found in Riff City... when they aren't busy reigning as "The Final Judgement".

Tour Mode Bosses Overhaul

Bosses have had their general strategies updated to be more understandable. This has led to some Bosses having cards removed and many of their cards being adjusted to read more clearly and work alongside the new Protection change.

Protection Change

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/34ac6e98d48c10cdf009f008c5363e5dd5bf7811.png Protection now evaporates at the end of your opponent's turn. This applies to both Player bands and Boss bands which leads to more intentional decision making about Protection and its perceived value versus Aggressive tactics. We look forward to hearing how you all feel about this change after you have had a chance to try it!

Quality of Life Improvements

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• More In-Match Icons have been added to help clarify moment-to-moment gameplay.
• The Hype Bar now displays a fiery vfx to indicate which band is going to win at the end of a round.
• Bosses will now shout their thoughts at player bands. (Asking each other for energy, and some extra flavor text associated with their specific cards)
• Players can now view their Bandmates Hands with the number keys 1 through 4 or the directional arrow keys. This should help provide more information about what both their human and bot bandmates have in their hands.
• The number of Bummers in players Hands, Draw piles, Graveyards and Exhaust piles are now displayed alongside the icon for each pile.
• We've added some clarity to Saving and Loading at the start of a Tour. You will now see an "Empty" save slot when you do not have a Tour save file.

Bot Overhaul:

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/b31a6abe36dbeb830b08ceba339c1b8cd36e6165.png Bot Bandmembers will now chat about what they have, need, and want. On top of better communication they also have a better understanding of when to play more complex cards, such as high cost cards and intentionally discarding cards.

General Balance Changes & Fixes:

• "Quick Keys" now gives 1 fewer hype and 1 more Protection on play.
• "Quick Riff" now gives 1 fewer hype and 1 more Protection on play.
• "Promising Beat" no longer has "Safe" upgrade.
• "Distracting Cross Stick" upgrade "Maintain" replaced with "Protective"
• "Chillin In The Groove" upgrade "Pensive" replaced with "Protective"
• "Distracting Glare" upgrade "Hard" & "Shining" Replaced with "Incredible" upgrade.
• "Deceitful Draft" now gives two "Good Ideas" on overwrite.
• "Off Key Notes" gives one "Embarrassed" twice instead of two once.
• "Shake It Off" draws all bandmember 1 card on discard and 1 more hype on play.
• "Melancholy Lick" costs 1 fewer energy.
• "Thunderous Cacophony" now gives all 4 "Broken Things" to one random opponent .
• "Crazy Keys" now gives 1 more hype.
• "Crazy Beat" now gives 1 more hype.
• "Practiced" upgrade now gives 1 Protection.
• "Building" upgrade now gives +2 Hype to all snares in hand.
• "Cool Jam" upgrade "Rejuvenating" replaced with "Protective"
• "Genius Opener" gives 1 more hype and "Maintain" upgrade replaced with "Safe"
• "Happy Melody" gives 1 fewer hype.
• "On Muck:" effects now happen at the end of the Player turn, before the Opponents turn.
• Final match Hype Goal raised to 500.
• One new Vendor added to each Reign for more Gear variety.
• Money can no longer go lower than zero.
• Invalid Band Name more apparent when in Band Setup.
• Cards refresh faster when their energy cost changes.
• Grand Royale scheduling fixed for more time zones.
• Ultra Slasher audio fixed.
• Axel animation idle loop fixed.
• Unplayable card bug fixed.
• "Clipper" name tag no longer gets lost under the card stack.
• Overhead labels of bosses adjusted to fit better.
• Milestone issues fixed.
• Updating card bugs fixed.
• Many other miscellaneous fixes and changes.

Yowza, that's the type of update you can really SINK some hours into! Come chat about all the big changes and additions over on our Discord, or find some scurvy dogs to ship out with and take on Sirens Scream. We love hearing from you punks, so don't be shy and as always- thanks for listening! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

I would claim 500 Mile(stones) just to be the station you keep tuning in to- Welcome back to Riff Radio! Early Access Patch #24 adds Milestones and Prestige Levels to Battle Bands, which reward credits and help players keep track of how far they have come! This is also a general maintenance patch, so it includes bug and balance fixes made since the big Reign System Update!

Milestones & Prestige:

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/53ff43d0f2cdc73a5760a8bad09c7f5e1adb9714.png While playing Tour and Royale Mode, players will organically complete Milestones through normal gameplay. Earn Credits and Prestige experience for completing Milestones such as upgrading and drawing cards, taking out opposing crew, protecting your band, generating energy and others! Prestige level represents how much you have accomplished in Battle Bands and may come with additional bonuses in the future besides the bragging rights it already offers. This system will help players look back on their time spent in Riff City fondly, as well as rake in some extra credits! You can find your milestones under the "Player" tab in the Compendium!

Balance Changes & FIxes:

• Compendium Gear count updated to reflect reality.
• Upgrades during opening moment now only display current Reign.
• Grand Royale schedule now accounts properly for all time zones.
• Discarding priority now includes starter "Quicks" properly.
• Exhausting priority now includes starter "Quicks" properly.
• "Helpful" upgrade now draws cards on all turns.
• "Gear Getter" priority fixed.
• Priority for some upgrades adjusted.
• "Nice Note From Mum" on muck effect now triggers properly so drawn cards are not mucked.
• "Shout Out To The Band" bot priority updated to be higher value.
• "Deceitful Draft" now has "Patiently" upgrade to add a retain option.
• "Box Of Random Connectors" now costs $195 and is no longer offered in opening moments.

And that wraps up today's Riff Radio news update! Be sure to join our Discord if you're looking for new band-mates to play with or want to give us some feedback. We love hearing from you punks, so don't be shy and as always- thanks for listening! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

The power dynamics are shifting in Riff City! Both The Bardbarians and The Scrap Titan have decided to step up and take the mantle as... Reigning Champion of Riff City! While under their individual rule, things in Riff City will change.

Reign System:

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/d7ed1aded7a271dbcd806af274676838766c67dd.png There are now three possible Final Bosses to encounter in Tour Mode. Each Final Boss changes your Tour to have different Reign specific Player Cards, Upgrades, Moments (Opening & Map), and Gear effected by who you will face in Final Arena. Every Tour and Royale will have a Reign randomly chosen at its start. The Reign can be identified by the Opening Moment and on the Tour map by the icon above the Final Arena (in the middle of Riff City).

Spoilers Ahead!

New Bosses:

The Final Scrapper:

The Scrap Titan has put in the work and has upgraded to his final form! Now harder hitting! His alliance with the Gear Getters of Riff City has given him the strength to take over the city as he tries to convert it into Scrap! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/c9cbfdb7f8063792bd104b541869bb8dc303fbc4.png

Bardbarians Unleashed:

With new recruits and more rage than ever, The Bardbarians have supercharged themselves and have begun to transform Riff City into the chaotic land they've always dreamt of. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/fd680a2df326aaf2a8308ea0f1dd1bdc858b8f74.png

The Final Judgement:

The Final Judgement remains in the Final Arena as one of three possible Final Bosses - but the city around him has changed. Discover new cards, gear, and moments that aim to spice up this familiar foe. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/ca5fbc985d41a006c12961ac05f806464042f8fd.png

New Cards:

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/41c98215f007f438a3cae46ca996aad7e3f62993.png Each Reign includes Five New Player Cards (One for each Instrument and one Common between them all). These enable specific strategies and are designed to reflect the Reign. The new cards are only available in their specific Reign, so there is no overlap. All the available cards can be viewed in the Compendium and will be denoted with their specific Reign Icon. This lets players know which cards are available in which Reign.

New Reign Upgrades:

Every Reign will introduce two unique upgrades across many new and current cards. These upgrades can be viewed in the Compendium and will be marked with their Reign Icon; these upgrades will only be available in the specific Reign they are a part of. *"Under Cover" +1 protection on play for every 1 gear your band has. *"Empowering" All Cards in players had gain +1 hype for the rest of the match. *"Enhanced" +1 hype on play for every 2 gear your band has. *"Quieting" All Cards in random opponents hand get -1 hype for the rest of the match. *"Daring" +2 "Good Idea" to random opponents hand. *"Shining" Exhaust 1 card in random opponents hand.

Core Card Upgrades

*"Power" Ends other bands Song Section.

New Moments:

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/1c9fd8f4a39be8b7dc5a6d16402cfa29b256afe9.png On top of 6 new "Core" Moments that have a chance to appear in every Tour -- each Reign adds a few moments that are specific to the new Ruler of Riff City. Each Reign also has a few unique Opening Moments for both Tour and Royale Mode. The Opening Moments will give players some new and varied starting options, while also informing them of the Reign they are entering.

New Gear:

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/20ee2d2474bfad7f8fce424ab4b6fb3cb62b5aea.png Each Reign adds unique Gear that can be found in Vendors and Moments throughout Riff City. This new Gear can also be found in Royale as a way to reinforce existing strategies and expand upon new ones.

Royale Reigns:

As you may have guessed - the Reign System does not stop in Tour Mode. Every Royale will also be designated a random Reign, which includes Opening Moments, Player Cards, Upgrades and a Reign Specific Vendor. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/c5f9343035beea2f39d4ccd8188c0ed71584e3ec.png

Riff City News:

Along with the Reign System, we've added a News widget to the Main Menu. This displays some of the recent game updates, events and will usually include a link to the Steam Patch Notes for more information. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/a9659b265cc5b31217f808c98b90490d420973df.png

Bug Fixes, Card Changes, & Quality of Life:

• Tour Vendor UI layout updated.
• Middle Mouse click a node on the Riff City Map to "ping" it and let your bandmates know where you want to go.
• Progress signifier added to "Backstage Pass" selection UI.
• Common "Memorable Lick" card added for Instrument type clarity.
• Common Buddy Added to increase moment clarity.
• Compendium Gear hyperlinks font size adjusted.
• Morale is now worth more Tour Score in Tour Mode.
• "While in play" abilities that modify your cards in hand should now work correctly when drawing more cards.
• "Sizzle, Giggle, Splash" Freeto moment added to Compendium.
• "Production Manager" card art now has fewer fingers.
• "Backstage Pass" screen now has a header image.
• NPC Bands will now "GG" back after the match, with custom responses for each Boss.
• "Freeto's Four Piece" has had their play-speed turned up to help mitigate energy-trading delay.
• Halloween and Winter NPC Skins have been added to the Compendium.
• Tour Mode Shopkeepers now have custom narrative text depending on the Reign they are in.
• Gear "number of uses" is now displayed slightly to the side of the icon for better visual clarity.
• "Bouncer" Crew now gives "Signal The Bouncer" on play not every turn.
• "Fun Hook" upgrade "Exhaustingly Long" replaced with "Epic"
• "Cymbal Practice" upgrade "Burning" replaced with "Insulting"
• "Scream Self Raw On Key" bot priority updated.
• "Video Producer" bot priority updated.
• "Quick Call Back" bot priority updated.
• "Reminiscent Riff" bot priority updated.
• "Face Melting Finisher" bot priority updated.

We are super excited to hear how everyone fares against these new Final Bosses, and we hope to battle against you in this Fridays 3pm (EST) Grand Royale! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

Welcome back to Riff Radio! We wanna know- do you wanna see some Reigns?

Something BIG is coming to Battle Bands...

The Reign System

Introducing The Reign System! Once the update goes live, every Tour and Royale run will be Reigned over by one of three boss bands: The Final Judgement The Final Scrapper or Bardbarians Unleashed While playing under a particular Boss Band's Reign in Royale mode, you'll find unique Opening Moments, card upgrades, Gear and even new player cards! In Tour mode, you'll find all of that, plus unique Moments and new final boss fights against The Final Scrapper and Bardbarians Unleashed! Hope you're ready for all this hot Content, because The Reign Update will go live on January 16! We hope to see you comin' down on that sunny day- but until then, thanks for listening!

The Steam Winter Sale is here and Battle Bands is 30% off to celebrate!! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1322100/Battle_Bands_Rock__Roll_Deckbuilder/ The Cold Snap Event is also going on now until the 15th of January so its a great time explore Riff City! Event Details here. To learn more about Battle Bands and meet cool people to play with or against head over to our Discord! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

We're jammin' with you, we're Riff Radio, and we hope you like jammin' too! Early Access Patch #22 is here and with it is comes balance, a bunch of general tweaks and 2 sparkly new moments that give a hint at things to come!

Changes:

• There is now a turn limit of 8 turns each in Royale, at the end of which the band with more hype is declared the winner. This feature should curb stalling and make sure Royales don't have as much waiting time.
• On Overwrite has been added as a trigger for infinite song sections to make it clear how they are ended and to make sure that if those song sections are ended early by opponents, players will not gain their "on overwrite" benefits.
• Easiest difficulty now called "Breezy"
• Vendors now are sorted by cost more effectively so they should no longer become sorted wrong after gears costs are changed.
• In Moments, the word "Win" was changed to "Gain" to make them read more clearly.
• Card-drawing cards priority changed to focus on max hand sizes and are more likely to be played earlier.
• Mortis now has his fun winter outfit to help him get through the Cold snap with some Jolly Laughs.
• The cash reward for Skipping Cards now scales with Tour level and Royale round to more fairly represent the value of skipped cards

Balance Changes:

• "Free Jammin'" (all) Bot priority updated and now gives 2 hype for every 3 one hype cards.
• "Cool Jam" no longer restricts play and now gives 2 hype for every 3 two hype cards.
• "Comedic Lick" gives -1 hype for every 2 performance cards.
• "Mocking Lick" gives -1 hype for every 1 performance cards. +2 hype.
• "Intro to the Jam" gives +3 hype on complete.
• "Cymbal Practice" costs 0 energy, gives 1 less hype on complete.
• "Little Mallets" gives +2 hype to all snares in hand on draw.
• "Scream Self Raw On Key" bot priority changed to make playing it earlier in match possible.
• "In The Pocket" gives +1 hype per unique performance cards in the song section on complete. -1 hype.
• "Pause For Water" gives +1 hype and +1 Protection.
• "Building Backbeat" bot priority updated and should no longer be played when it is detrimental.
• "Mock Their Buddies" gives -2 hype per 1 crew card opponent has out to opposing band. +1 Hype.
• "Close" upgrade gives 2 hype every turn.
• "Kind" upgrade no longer costs money to play, is now +2 hype.
• "Parody Jam" upgrade "Wicked" Replaced with "Reactive"
• "Hyper Jam" upgrades "Wicked" and "Exploding" Replaced with "Reactive" and "Vindictive"
• "Zen" upgrade now activates On Sweep for all song sections.
• "Free Jammin'" (bass) upgrade "Informative" now activates On Overwrite.
• "Exciting Beat" gives +1 hype on complete and no longer takes away bands protection.
• "Riff of Genuine Appreciation" now costs 0 energy.
• "Leather Jacket" gear now has 2 uses.

*"Reactive": +2 Protection on Sweep. On top of all this, two moments have been added to Tour that may contain clues to future Riff City developments... And that wraps up today's Riff Radio news update! Be sure to join our Discord if you're looking for new band-mates to play with or want to give us some feedback. We love hearing from you punks, so don't be shy and as always- thanks for listening! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

Friday 3pm EST Grand Royale Battle the developers and enjoy the cold! Ready up at 2:56pm and be ready to rock, roll and shiver! If you want more bandmates to do battle with or against and more updates about this and other events come over to our Discord! Good luck and See you on stage! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

Hey folks, you're rockin in a Winter wonderland with Riff Radio!

WINTER STORM WARNING- Battle Bands: Cold Snap is here!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/df73639b636a3d8bc668c8f83a47fd03d39645a2.png Battle Bands: Cold Snap has arrived and will be keeping things cool until January 15! The Cold Snap event sees Riff City transformed into a Wintery tundra and puts all sorts of frozen treats on offer!

Van Buddy Login Bonus!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/94ea704352887884a2cd2d666da81851612e7265.png To start everything off, you'll get this chill little dude to hit the slopes with just for logging in during the event!

Ice Cold Venues and Rivals!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/d8cc27daea96aebb49586e5a7260fe56a8dc9a73.png All of Riff City's venues have been covered in the white stuff, and everyone in town has bundled up! Throw on your snow tires and go pay them a visit! You might even earn some snowy swag of your own!

New Cosmetic Unlocks!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40738613/37040629d68920cacc6ab347712ca5e98a4e9852.png While battling your way through the ice and snow, you'll be able to earn 13 seasonal cosmetic items across Tour and Royale mode! In addition to that, you'll gain 2x Backstage Pass XP!

30% Off!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1322100/Battle_Bands_Rock__Roll_Deckbuilder/ As Cold Snap launches, Battle Bands will also be going on sale for 30% off it's regular price until 12/12, so now's a great time to grab the game for a friend you think might like to lay down some ice-cold tracks with you! And that wraps up today's Riff Radio news update! Be sure to drop by our Discord to show off your new Winter looks and give us some feedback. We love hearing from you punks, so don't be shy and as always- thanks for listening! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1322100/extras/BB_steamBody_discordHeader.png?t=1647433923

A few little fixes and prep for the Cold Snap event and a fix to inflation difficulty modifier bugs. $2000 limit added to tour score calculations. Thanks so much for playing and all the incredible feedback. Happy Cold Snap!!