Bean There, Won That news & patch notes

A small hotfix to fix a game-breaking bug in the "Golddiggers" minigame.

1.2.0 Is here! This update adds 6 new minigames to the roster, along with updates to current games! UI and UX has also been refined adding player names, highlighting to local players, changes to the next game selection system and an update to the input system which should improve compatibility with controllers. This is on top of various bugfixes and tweaks to make for a more enjoyable and smooth session!

New Minigames:

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45126736/ee5ae2b1341a56010efd600b7176759ec425e33c.gif There are 6 new minigames to end your friendships on. Including a rage inducing pogo-stick race, a musket shootout and a dig for treasure!/b] Check out the full patch notes below! General Changes:

• Improved a variety of sound effects
• Added connection monitoring to host
• Added name tags above player icons
• Vehicles now have highlights
• Highlight for local players added to various games
• Last played game details now in graph
• Voting visibility now increased
• Added more information for next game in loading screen
• Next game selection now weighted towards voting or player choose
• Same player can't select next game twice in a row

Minigame Changes:

• New game "Bean Ball"
• New game "Plinko"
• New game "Goldiggers"
• New game "Platform Runner"
• New game "Single Shot"
• New game "Pogo Race"
• Added motorbikes to "Cross Chaos"
• Increased weapon hit-area on "Swingers"
• Point add speed now decreases relative to player count on "Zoneholder"
• Added obstacles to final platforms on "Pathfinder"
• Improved markers on "Pisted-Off"
• Improved controls on "Scooter Slalom"
• Redesigned map on "Chargershot"
• Added player color beams on "Chargershot"
• Fixed prediction issues in "Uphill Mayhem"
• Fixed prediction issues in "Chaotic Cross"
• Modified controls in Chainers

Bugfixes:

• Fixed collision VFX/SFX issues on clients
• Improved controller support and compatibility issues
• Fixed issues with glitches on dead players
• Fixed various errors that occurred with higher latency

If you have any new minigame ideas or are finding issues please join the Discord!

GENERAL: * Added host connection check, to see if players should try changing host. BUGFIX: * Fixed various bugs * Fixed scoring bug with negative modifier * Fixed issue with server browser not displaying some names MINIGAME: * Fixed zone colours being wrong in "Dodgeballz"

This is just a hotfix update to address some issues that have popped up recently. There was an issue that caused the game to close after watermarks for some, I'm hoping this has now been resolved! GENERAL: * Added ping check to remove games that won't work well if a player has high ping. Will add an toggle option in next update BUGFIX: * Fixed various small bugs * Fixed bug related to scoring * Removed "Burst Compiler" as it might cause issues on some hardware

Just a small update to tackle some issues that slipped through the cracks and to make some small adjustments. GENERAL: * Will always bet on final game if betting enabled * Increased chances of voting and player selection for next game BUGFIX: * Fixed negative points set for first game * Fail safe added for Lets Go transition getting stuck MINIGAME: * Zone colours fixed in "Dodgeballz" * Fixed glitch spots in "Hold The Cash" * Fixed spawns in "Rocket Riot" * No longer run at cans on "Angry Beans"

1.1.0 Is here! This is a sizable update that adds 7 new minigames, tweaks some others and adds some new elements to the game sessions. This is on top of a UI overhaul to support multiple languages and 16X10 & 21:9 aspect ratios! The three biggest changes are:

New Minigames:

There are 7 new minigames to end your friendships on. From skiing to fighting with chainsaws. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45126736/581dc8f31a87872286a373a0c368bf3cf7086644.gif

Game Modifiers:

3 Modifiers can be randomly applied to any minigame. These double winnings or punish the losers. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45126736/035b27d7e1d521e2da9bf1ed2dad92680bbcd7ec.gif

Next Game Selection:

The next game is now selected at the end of the previous one. Sometimes it’s random, other times players can cast their vote. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45126736/e3d9955d3215fef7fbf3d56eb8fad5ff5e2a582c.gif Check out the full patch notes below! General Changes:

• Added various next game selection mechanics
• Added randomised next game modifiers
• Added next game and modifier info to loading screen
• Adjust betting algorithm to focus on recent results
• Revamped the lobby and setup screen
• Revamped UI with new colour scheme and fonts that support multiple languages
• Added ability to change color of the bean
• Added various languages and automatic language detection
• Changed ready-up button on controllers
• Revamped bloom and added additional settings for it
• Added support for 16:10 & 21:9 monitors
• Updated privacy policy
• Removed "First To" game type.

Bugfix Changes:

• Updated various graphic assets to deal with various issues
• Fixed some issues related to reconnecting
• Fixed various physics issues with the avatar
• Hopefully fixed issue with crashing on game launch

Minigame Changes:

• Added new game "Angry Beans"
• Added new game "Pisted Off"
• Added new game "Chainers"
• Added new game "Swingers"
• Added new game "Chicken"
• Added new game "Charge Shot"
• Added new game "Platform Roulette"
• Changed "Speary Me" to first to 10 kills
• Added melee weapon to Smack Out
• Added language support for Quick Cards
• Modified jump on Scooter Slalom

Hope you had Merry Christmas/Happy holiday and enjoy the new update!

Bug Fixes: * Removed Speary Me temporarily has reports point to issues with this * General bug fixes and stability changes General Changes: * Added South America (SA) relay servers. Hopefully this helps with connections.

Still trying to solve some crashing issues, if you have trouble opening the game please get in touch. Bug Fixes: * Fixed issue with player UI and respawning General Changes: * Add an initializing scene to hopefully catch issue related to game crashing upon open * Added Vulkan version as option for DX11 Issues Minigame Changes: * Kart Hockey : Fixed issue with puck not being assigned * Hold The Cash : Fixed glitch spots and stuck areas

Another small update just trying to address crashing and some errors showing up. Still getting crashes that seem to point to graphics drivers, will continue to investigate. Bug Fixes: * Added a graphics crash check that asks user to update their drivers * Various small error fixes General Changes: * Added a reset round button

Bug Fixes: * Changed Unity default handling of fullscreen mode * General handling of errors/bugs discovered by Unity General Changes: * Capped Best Of to 25 games and First To 1500. Will update the cap once I handle a new way of storing scores. Minigame Changes: * Scooter Salem : Fixed input lag issues * Flappy Bird : Fixed input lag issues

I have been getting reports of players not being able to get into the game, some not making it into the menu. The bug reports were vague but some mentioned the full-screen mode being borderless can be a cause, so I have now change how full-screen handles by default. Can you also please can you make sure your graphics drivers are up-to-date as this could also cause crashes. If you issues please join the Discord and get in-touch with me directly and I'll do my best to get to the bottom of any of the issues! Included changes from the last patch notes since it's so recent Bug Fixes: * Changed full-screen mode to no longer borderless by default as might be linked with crash * Added cloud diagnostics to help tracked down issues easier * Implemented Steam authentication (Think some peeps have stolen the game) * Removed the annoying debug object when you press C General Changes: * Added privacy policy for crash and error collection Minigame Changes: * Stop N Start: Hopefully fixed lightmap issues once and for all * Fight Bikes: Respawn i-frames increased * Fight Bikes: Pipe hitbox increased * Speary Me: Fixed spear issues on client * Kart Hockey: Added mechanic to flip upright if turned over

Bug Fixes: * Added cloud diagnostics to help tracked down issues easier * Implemented Steam authentication (Think some peeps have stolen the game) * Removed the annoying debug object when you press C General Changes: * Added privacy policy for crash and error collection Minigame Changes: * Stop N Start: Hopefully fixed lightmap issues once and for all * Fight Bikes: Respawn i-frames increased * Fight Bikes: Pipe hitbox increased * Speary Me: Fixed spear issues on client * Kart Hockey: Added mechanic to flip upright if turned over

Hopefully this addresses crashing issues, though if you do crash please join the Discord and get in-touch. Gameplay adjustments and tweaks also made. Bug Fixes: * Added additional checks to help locate future crashes * Host now properly waits for all clients to load before starting next game * Can now changing cosmetics when returning to lobby * Fixed colliding with an object just after you've thrown it General Changes: * Spectating now smoother * Added system to handle stuck held objects Minigame Changes: * Smack Out: Fixed collision detection issue * Speary Me: Increased reached * Speary Me: Changed respawn placements * Pathfinder: Increased jump cooldown * Pathfinder: Increased platform launch speed * Uphill Mayhem: Added slow zones to the sides * Zone Holder: Multiple beans in zone means points gain slower * Zone Holder: Knocked beans no longer gain points * Zone Holder: Increased mace hit strength * Blast Racer: Mitigated getting stuck * Big Balance: Increased speed & grip * Hold The Cash: Added light to highlight holder * Stop N Start: New lightmaps * Stop N Start: Turret Speed-Up * Paddler: Change difficulty ramp * Chaotic Cross: Increased camera FOV * Chaotic Cross: Increased controller sensitivity

Nothing says stable like 3 updates in one day. Again will copy the total patch notes below. Should not be updating this regularly but hotfixing till solid stability Bug Fixes: * Crashing issue found and hopefully sorted. Please if you experience a crash come to the discord * Game selection not being randomised * Issues with betting * Deactived bloom works properly * Addtional error catching General Changes: * Now if playing multiple rounds in a session it will try to not replay games Minigame Changes: * Propella : Fixed spawning position of player 6 * Hold The Cash: Increased camera FOV * Speary Me: Increased camera FOV

Included previous patch notes as this was same day push. Hopefully less rapid patches, been addressing issues that have cropped up. Bug Fixes: * Crashing issue found and hopefully sorted. Please if you experience a crash come to the discord * Game selection not being randomised * Issues with betting * Deactived bloom works properly General Changes: * Now if playing multiple rounds in a session it will try to not replay games Minigame Changes: * Propella : Fixed spawning position of player 6 * Hold The Cash: Increased camera FOV * Speary Me: Increased camera FOV

Bug Fixes: * Crashing issue found and hopefully sorted. Please if you experience a crash come to the discord * Game selection not being randomised General Changes: * Now if playing multiple rounds in a session it will try to not replay games Minigame Changes: * Propella : Fixed spawning position of player 6 * Hold The Cash: Increased camera FOV * Speary Me: Increased camera FOV

Bug Fixes: * More crash checks + improved error handling and logging * Added Esdrongo for RealMarzaa and Nova Minigame Changes: * Smackout: Tweaked controls * Smackout: Added small amount of auto-aim * Uphill Mayhem: Block side exploit * Pathfinder: Tweaked controls * Pathfinder: Platforms now launch quicker * Dodgeball: Increased pickup radius

Patch Version: 1.0.6 still had a crash issue so implemented additional fix. Bug Fixes: * Added another fix for obscure crash bug + additional logs if it still happens. Please contact the discord if you find anything * Added Esdrongo for RealMazzar and Nova

Bug Fixes: * Think I have found the cause of the crashing bug, if still crashes please contact me on discord! Will be working on a general gameplay and polish patch now, just wanted to get this potential fix out!

Bug Fixes: * Going back to lobby now correctly resets session * Session setup now persists when going back to lobby * Game selection now fixed to avoid duplicates * Fixed issues with late joining / re-joining * Various lightmap fixes across games General Changes: * Removed review beg (Not allowed lol) Minigame Changes: * Zone Holders: Removed contesting point block * Smack Out: Extra throwables adjusted * Hold The Cash: Added more colliders

Bug Fixes: * Changes to collision FX system General Changes: * Backing chances adjusted * 2nd place in 3+ player sessions doesn't lose on backing * Game selection changes made * Added a beg for reviews Minigame Changes: * Hold The Cash: Additional collider changes * Stop N Start: Tweak to leeway timings * Paddler: Fixed lighting issues * Kart Hockey: Goal size increased * Kart Hockey: Car handling tweaked * Kart Hockey: Corner blockers added * Zone Holder: Increase mace hit strength

Bug Fixes: * Added handling for transitions not finishing * Game versions now must match General Changes: * Added changelog screen Minigame Changes: * Hold The Cash: Fixed collider issues * Big Balance: Tweaked Controls * Smack Out: Tweaked controls * Cross Chaos: Increased controller sensitivity * Zone Holders: Bat hits more consistent

Some minor changes to some minigames and loading sequence. Expect more updates over the next few days to fix issues as they come up. Minigame Changes: - Zone Holders: Launch platforms swapped to air launchers to make getting up to platforms smoother - Propella / Scooter Salem: No longer predict proxy clients too make visuals smoother. - Stop N Start: Lightmapping fixed General Changes: - Added some extra time to loading. There seems to be an issue on clients where the player does not load in properly. Not sure if this will be the fix, trying to reproduce.

Small update to fix some minor issues: - Locked resolutions to 16X9 for now. I am working on supporting others. - Made small changes to a few a minor games to improve gameplay