Difference between revisions of "Overgrowth FAQ"

From Wolfire Games Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
(Moved all content from the "Overgrowth_Alpha_FAQ" page here since game is no longer in alpha or beta, added redirect from that page to this one)
m (How do I suggest a new feature or a change to the game?: removed errant "the")
 
(30 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
This is the Overgrowth Alpha FAQ.
+
[[Category:FAQs]]
 +
[[Category:Overgrowth]]
 +
[[Category:SPF]]
  
* This FAQ is intended for useful tips for new users as well as answer common bug-related questions.
+
Welcome to the Overgrowth FAQ! Please feel free to contribute to this FAQ as well as the wiki as a whole!
* If you wish to report a bug, email it to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]].
 
  
Please feel free to contribute to this FAQ, and the wiki as a whole!
+
== General FAQ ==
  
== I just pre-ordered the game, what's next?==
+
=== Is this game still being updated? ===
 +
You bet!
  
By pre-ordering Overgrowth, you can do two things:
+
=== Do devs read the forums? ===
 +
Constantly, both the Steam and Wolfire forums. We also sometimes reply when it seems fruitful, or when we might be able to shed light on things.
  
* Access the [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forums] (referred to as SPF)
+
=== I just purchased the game, what's next? ===
* Check out the latest alphas
 
  
First of all, you need an account on the forum. If you don't have one already, [http://forums.wolfire.com/ucp.php?mode=register register there]. Then follow the link given in your pre-order email, and type your nickname to get access to the SPF.
+
After purchasing Overgrowth you can do several things:
  
In the SPF, you'll find a sticky named "Unofficial alpha XX, weekly build". You can check that post out to get the link to download the latest Overgrowth alpha.
+
* Access the [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forums] (referred to as SPF), follow this guide to gain access: http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=16422
 +
* Access to the game from the store you purchased it from
  
The SPF is also a place where all the preorderers discuss about the alpha, speculate about Overgrowth and ask questions to the Wolfire team. Participate and join us in the discussions!
+
'''If you purchased it from the Humble Bundle store you get some extras''':
  
== What is an alpha exactly, and what can I do with it?==
+
* Access to Receiver
 +
* Access to Low Light Combat
 +
* A Steam key for Overgrowth
  
The Overgrowth alphas are very early stage "leaks" of the development progress. You are free to play around with them, but they should be not be held to the standards of a completed game.
+
All of these extras can be accessed through your Humble Bundle library.
  
== How do I create content for Overgrowth?==
+
'''If you purchased it directly from Steam you get these extras''':
  
Overgrowth Alphas come with a level-editor. For more info about modding, check out the rest of this wiki, and go to the [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forum]. For installing community-created content, you can check out [http://blog.wolfire.com/2013/04/Introducing-SUMLauncher-3 SUMLauncher].
+
* Access to Receiver
  
==What do I do if I encounter a Bug?==
+
Receiver will appear automatically in your game library.
If you wish to report a bug, email it to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]].
 
Please follow the instructions [[How To Report a Bug in Overgrowth]], it increases the chances that we will be able to find and fix it.
 
  
Your email should contain the following:
+
=== How do I create content for Overgrowth? ===
* The Alpha Version in which the problem was encountered
 
* Your system setup (Hardware, OS, etc.)
 
* A Brief explanation of the problem
 
* Actions performed, step by step, which led up to encountering the problem
 
* Expected and Actual Results
 
* Attachments (screenshots, crash reports, etc.)
 
  
Refer to [http://university.utest.com/writing-quality-bug-reports-and-utest-etiquette/ this webpage] for tips on how to write a quality bug report.
+
Overgrowth comes with a level-editor. For more info about modding, check out the rest of this wiki and the [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forum]. To install community-created content, visit Overgrowth's Steam Workshop if you're on Steam, or [http://blog.wolfire.com/2013/04/Introducing-SUMLauncher-3 SUMLauncher] if you're not.
  
Here are additional steps you can take:
+
=== What do I do if I encounter a Bug? ===
* Check the [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewforum.php?f=13 Secret Preorder Forum] and look for posts that describe similar problems.
+
Read the [[How To Report a Bug in Overgrowth]] article.
* Ask on Wolfire's [http://www.wolfire.com/irc IRC channel]. Many users are long time Alpha testers and will be happy to help you.
 
  
== What can I do if Overgrowth is running slow on my computer?==
+
=== How do i clear my game cache? ===
 +
In the top menu bar, press "Settings → Debug → Clear local write cache (dangerous)".
  
The Overgrowth alpha is currently set to use the maximum graphics settings, even if this is grossly inappropriate for your computer.  There is not currently any UI available to change this, so you will need to edit the config.txt file.  On Windows, this is located in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Wolfire\Overgrowth\Data where %USERPROFILE% is often C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME and YOUR_USERNAME is your Windows account name. On Mac, you will need to right click the Overgrowth application and choose show package contents.  It is then located in the Data folder found in the Contents/Mac OS folder.
+
=== Common Platform-Specific Problems ===
 +
==== Mac ====
 +
===== Where is the Data folder? =====
 +
With the Mac version of Overgrowth, the Data folder is located within the application package.
 +
You can access it by right clicking the "Overgrowth" application and choosing 'Show Contents", and then browsing to <code>Contents/MacOS/Data</code>
 +
*Note - For some users, "Show Package Contents" may not appear in the right-click menu.  A workaround should be posted as soon as a more Mac-savvy user edits this entry.
  
Change the following values to these new ones:
+
To make future access easier right click 'Data' and choose 'Make Alias'. Now drag this alias out of the application, somewhere easy to find, on your Desktop for example.
  
<pre>screenwidth: 800
+
Then, next time you need to open a file from within the Overgrowth package, simply navigate to the alias and you should have access to the Contents of the Data folder.
screenheight: 600
 
multisample: 4
 
anisotropy: 4
 
texture_reduce: 1</pre>
 
  
If it's still running slow, try this:
+
===== I can't right click =====
 +
The right shift button is bound to right click by default, so if you can't right click as desired with your mouse or trackpad, try using right shift instead.
  
<pre>screenwidth: 640
+
=== Accessing internal_testing on Steam ===
screenheight: 480
 
multisample: 0
 
anisotropy: 0
 
texture_reduce: 2</pre>
 
  
==I can't access all of the GUI. The window crops important parts of the screen. What do I do?==
+
The development of Overgrowth is quite transparent, as such we allow our players to access the latest nightly build of our games via Steam, containing the latest changes. This build is often unstable and breaks all the time, but can be useful in sneak peeking at new content and features or for checking if an upcoming patch fixes a problem you're having.
This turned up, when the default resolution was lowered from 1024x768 to 800x600. You can resolve this issue by changing the settings, either to a higher resolution or to full screen mode. Changing display settings is done in the 'config.txt'-file.
 
You can find it on computer with Windows system at:
 
C:\Documents and Settings\Username\My Documents\Wolfire\Overgrowth\Data\config.txt
 
or a computer with Mac system at:
 
/Users/Username/Library/Application Support/Lugaru 2/Data/config.txt
 
  
The first lines of the default config file should look like this:
+
To access the build, do the following.
<pre>
 
screenwidth: 800
 
screenheight: 600
 
fullscreen: false
 
</pre>
 
You can change the resolution by changing the values for screenwidth/screenheight and go to fullscreen mode by changing the 'false' to 'true'.
 
 
 
== How do I load a model into the game? ==
 
You need to make sure that you're not loading the model file, but the object file.
 
* A Model file is a 3d mesh saved as a *.obj file. this file contains no textures or shader data and so cannot be loaded by itself.
 
* An Object file is an XML that stores the filepaths for all the relevant data of an object, including the Model file as well as the textures and shader.
 
For example if you are trying to load a file located in Data/Models/example.obj you should really be opening Data/Objects/example.xml
 
 
 
== How do I load my custom level in the main menu?==
 
# Make sure that you typed the name correctly, including the *.xml ending
 
# Make sure that it exists in Data/Levels/
 
 
 
* Recently (as at alpha 65) there have been some issues with loading custom maps from the main menu. to make sure this isn't the case:
 
# Back up the map 'DesertFort_IGF.xml' (for example add "backup" to the name)
 
# Rename your map as 'DesertFort_IGF.xml'
 
# Attempt to load it by clicking the Desert map in the main menu.
 
 
 
== How do i clear my game cache? ==
 
  
http://wiki.wolfire.com/index.php/How_to_clear_the_game%27s_cache
+
# Locate Overgrowth in your games list
 +
# Right click on Overgrowth and select properties
 +
# Go to "BETA" tab
 +
# Click the drop-down list and select internal_testing
 +
# Press Ok to close the properties window
  
=Common Platform-Specific Problems=
+
After making this change, steam should immediately start updating the game. Wait for the download to finish before launching the game.
==Windows==
 
=== I get the following error on startup on Windows ===
 
  
<pre>The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event
+
To switch back to the latest released version, just go back into the same menu and switch back to default.
log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail.</pre>
 
  
Please install the Visual Studio 2005 C++ runtime. You can get it from this URL:
+
== Technical FAQ ==
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=200b2fd9-ae1a-4a14-984d-389c36f85647&displaylang=en
+
=== The game is broken - how do I fix it? ===
 +
# Search for a solution to the problem in the [http://steamcommunity.com/app/25000/discussions/ Steam forums]
 +
# If you can't find a solution you can ask in the [http://discord.gg/wolfire Discord #tech_support chat] if you want, and/or do '''one''' of the following:
 +
#* Create a forum post on the [http://steamcommunity.com/app/25000/discussions/ Steam forums]
 +
#* Create a forum post on the [https://forums.wolfire.com/ Wolfire forums]
 +
#* [[How_To_Report_a_Bug_in_Overgrowth|Send an email]]
  
===Error: cannot create the C:\program files\Overgrowth\Data\config.txt file. ... ===
+
=== Email/forum post guidelines ===
This error applies to both Lugaru and Overgrowth.
+
To get help as quickly as possible it's important that you make it as easy as possible for people to help you. So no matter if you're writing an email to [mailto:contact@wolfire.com [email protected]] or a post asking for help on the forums you should:
  
Symptom: When attempting to edit the config.txt file the following error message is displayed:
+
* Use a title/subject that concisely describes the specific problem you're having
cannot create the C:\program files\Overgrowth\Data\config.txt file. Make sure the path and file name are correct.
+
* If you get an error message, post the full error message, on Windows you can press ctrl+C when the error message is active to copy it so you can paste it into your message
 +
* Include step-by-step instructions on how to reproduce the error you're getting
 +
* Include screenshots if applicable
  
Explanation: Windows Vista & 7 like to save the config file in a different location to the actual directory. As discussed in a thread on the forums[http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4890&p=78033#p78033], The file is actually stored in: C:\Users\USERNAME\Application Data\Local Virtual Store\Program Files/Overgrowth/config.txt
+
If you're having technical issues it's almost always fastest to email us, because we'll often need extra files. So to make sure we can handle your issue as quickly as possible it's a good idea to attach those extra files right in the first email. The [http://wiki.wolfire.com/index.php/How_To_Report_a_Bug_in_Overgrowth How To Report a Bug in Overgrowth] article gives all the information you need when emailing us about technical issues.
  
==Mac==
+
=== Recommended system specs ===
===Where is the Data folder?===
+
Make sure you have a decent computer that is built for gaming (has a good CPU and a discrete GPU) and that is reasonably up to date. If you have an integrated GPU you might be able to play the game by turning down all the graphics options, but it might not be optimal.
With the Mac version of Overgrowth, the Data folder is located within the application package.
 
You can access it by right clicking the "Overgrowth" application and choosing 'Show Contents", and then browsing to Contents/MacOS/Data
 
*Note - For some users, "Show Package Contents" may not appear in the right-click menu.  A workaround should be posted as soon as a more Mac-savvy user edits this entry.
 
  
To make future access easier right click 'Data' and choose 'Make Alias'. Now drag this alias out of the application, somewhere easy to find, on your Desktop for example.
+
* Windows - GeForce 660 or Radeon 7850, 8GB RAM
 +
* Mac - Radeon R9 M395 or Radeon Pro 560, 8GB RAM. For a Macbook Pro, this means you need the top end 2017 model with all the options. For iMac, you need a 2016 or 2017 4k or 5k model, with an upgraded GPU (Radeon R9 M395/Radeon Pro 560). With an iMac, you might be able to manually upgrade your GPU/CPU. See here for which models come with which GPU - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202823
 +
* Linux - GeForce 660 or Radeon 7850, 8GB RAM
  
Then, next time you need to open a file from within the Overgrowth package, simply navigate to the alias and you should have access to the Contents of the Data folder.
+
Note that these are the 'minimum' specs to run popular AAA titles, and if you're building a PC from scratch it isn't a super expensive system.
  
===It says on the forums/blog that you can right click with command+click, but it won't work!===
+
=== How do I make the game run faster? ===
Unfortunately in recent alphas this functionality has been broken.
+
* Some GPU drivers have bugs that slow down games, rebooting your computer might solve the bug
Right clicking is possible with an external mouse, or on a trackpad with enabled two-finger right click.
+
* Clear the game's temp files - [[how to clear the game's cache]]
 +
* Disable all mods
 +
* Close all programs running in the background. The worst offenders are antivirus, and anything that shows an in-game overlay or does screen capture/screen recording. Game "speed boosters" also often conflict with games and can cause things to run slowly. It's best to just shut off everything.
 +
* Try quitting out of steam (not just closing it) and running the game from its install directory. It is installed to '''C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Overgrowth''' by default on Windows
 +
* Try verifying that your game install is completely clean - https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335
 +
* Try updating your GPU drivers. If your drivers are out of date they might cause performance problems. You might also try a "clean" reinstall of these drivers, because they can sometimes become corrupt (especially for OpenGL games)
 +
* If you have an SSD, make sure you have at least 20% free space. SSDs go very slow if they don't have enough free space for their load-balancing algorithms. This causes slowdowns with all programs and games, not just ours!
  
Since alpha 67 you can set a keyboard button equivalent to right click. To do so find the "config.txt" file in the Data folder, and add a line for "key[rclick]" if it doesn't exist already. then set that equal to whatever button you want to act as right click.
+
If none of this helps, check out this guide: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=940734324 '''TODO:''' Move the guide at this link to the wiki and update it
  
 +
== Suggestions FAQ ==
 +
Our wishlist and your wishlist stretches past the moon, and we have only a few people working on the game at this time. We are happy to talk about what we're currently working on and give rough estimates of when we might get them done. We don't promise specific timeframes, because we prioritize our team's well-being over announcing and attempting to meet public deadlines. However, you're free to suggest anything!
  
===I want to see live console output, but the console doesn't show it until after the program closes===
+
=== How do I suggest a new feature or a change to the game? ===
If you want to see the console output live you will need to run Overgrowth from the Terminal.
+
Please email requests (one at a time) to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]].
  
To do so right click the Overgrowth alpha, choose 'Show Package Contents', then navigate to /Contents/MacOS/ and double click 'lugaru2'. This will open Overgrowth along with a new terminal window that displays all the data written to the console but in real time.
+
Title the email so you could find it 6 months later in a pile of 10,000 similar emails. Make the title as specific and short as you can. Try to be concise with the body too, so we can read it in 30s or less.
  
To make accessing this file easier in the future right click the 'lugaru 2' file, choose 'Make Alias' and drag the resulting file to a more convenient location.
+
Bad titles: "Suggestions for Overgrowth" (too vague), "Pls nerf leg cannon" (not specific enough), "Hello" (pointless), "Halp".
  
==Linux==
+
Good titles: "Add stamp-collecting game mode", "Suggestion: support Klingon language", "Make it easier to <do specific thing> in editor", "Bad perf in level <xyz> in 2nd encounter", "Add support for Google Home" (no, but at least the title is right!).
===Running Overgrowth on Linux===
 
Overgrowth's Linux port was introduced in Alpha Build 180.  For installation instructions, see  the [[Linux]] page.
 
  
=Accessing internal_testing on Steam=
+
=== Common Suggestions ===
 +
==== Multiplayer ====
 +
Maybe someday. It's hard to do, but it would be very cool. Also see the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=915583394 Overgrowth Multiplayer Mod].
  
The development of Overgrowth is quite transparent, as such we allow our players to access the latest nightly build of our games, containing the latest changes.
+
==== Dismemberment/gibbing/moar blood ====
This build is often unstable and breaks all the time, but can be useful in sneak peaking at new content and features or for verifying if a patch fixed your problem.
+
Maybe someday. It's not a high priority compared to other things we are working on right now. If you want help modding it in yourself, we're happy to help you figure it out. If not, then please be patient. Once we get through the list of must-have stuff, then we might get to this.
  
This build is available via Steam.
+
=== When will a feature you're working on be released? ===
 +
In the next patch. See below for when the next release is, and how to try things out early.
  
Sometimes you'll be directed by bugs@wolfire.com to "Test internal_testing".
+
=== When is the next release? ===
 +
When it is ready. We try to make them take less than 3 months, and usually try to bite off a 1-month chunk at a time. This usually turns into 2 months, because releases take a long time.
  
To access the build, do the following.
+
If you want to try out new things early, then you can switch to the internal_testing branch (or advanced_testing, if the patch is close). Game library -> Right click on Overgrowth -> Properties -> Betas tab -> switch from "NONE" to "internal_testing" -> click OK -> wait for the update to finish installing.
  
1. Locate Overgrowth in your games list
+
Warning: internal_testing is our nightly automatic build, and we can't test it all the time. It can often be unstable. It also won't work with many of the scripting mods. Use at your own risk, and please report bugs using the "tech support" instructions above!
2. Right click on Overgrowth and select properties
 
3. Go into tab reading "BETA" or similar (locale variations apply)
 
4. Click the drop-down list and select internal_testing
 
5. Press Ok to close the properties window
 
 
 
After making this change, steam should immediately update the game. To switch back to the latest released version, just go back into the same menu and switch back to default.
 
 
 
[[Category:FAQs]]
 
[[Category:Overgrowth]]
 
[[Category:SPF]]
 

Latest revision as of 13:01, 7 May 2018


Welcome to the Overgrowth FAQ! Please feel free to contribute to this FAQ as well as the wiki as a whole!

General FAQ

Is this game still being updated?

You bet!

Do devs read the forums?

Constantly, both the Steam and Wolfire forums. We also sometimes reply when it seems fruitful, or when we might be able to shed light on things.

I just purchased the game, what's next?

After purchasing Overgrowth you can do several things:

If you purchased it from the Humble Bundle store you get some extras:

  • Access to Receiver
  • Access to Low Light Combat
  • A Steam key for Overgrowth

All of these extras can be accessed through your Humble Bundle library.

If you purchased it directly from Steam you get these extras:

  • Access to Receiver

Receiver will appear automatically in your game library.

How do I create content for Overgrowth?

Overgrowth comes with a level-editor. For more info about modding, check out the rest of this wiki and the Secret Preorder Forum. To install community-created content, visit Overgrowth's Steam Workshop if you're on Steam, or SUMLauncher if you're not.

What do I do if I encounter a Bug?

Read the How To Report a Bug in Overgrowth article.

How do i clear my game cache?

In the top menu bar, press "Settings → Debug → Clear local write cache (dangerous)".

Common Platform-Specific Problems

Mac

Where is the Data folder?

With the Mac version of Overgrowth, the Data folder is located within the application package. You can access it by right clicking the "Overgrowth" application and choosing 'Show Contents", and then browsing to Contents/MacOS/Data

  • Note - For some users, "Show Package Contents" may not appear in the right-click menu. A workaround should be posted as soon as a more Mac-savvy user edits this entry.

To make future access easier right click 'Data' and choose 'Make Alias'. Now drag this alias out of the application, somewhere easy to find, on your Desktop for example.

Then, next time you need to open a file from within the Overgrowth package, simply navigate to the alias and you should have access to the Contents of the Data folder.

I can't right click

The right shift button is bound to right click by default, so if you can't right click as desired with your mouse or trackpad, try using right shift instead.

Accessing internal_testing on Steam

The development of Overgrowth is quite transparent, as such we allow our players to access the latest nightly build of our games via Steam, containing the latest changes. This build is often unstable and breaks all the time, but can be useful in sneak peeking at new content and features or for checking if an upcoming patch fixes a problem you're having.

To access the build, do the following.

  1. Locate Overgrowth in your games list
  2. Right click on Overgrowth and select properties
  3. Go to "BETA" tab
  4. Click the drop-down list and select internal_testing
  5. Press Ok to close the properties window

After making this change, steam should immediately start updating the game. Wait for the download to finish before launching the game.

To switch back to the latest released version, just go back into the same menu and switch back to default.

Technical FAQ

The game is broken - how do I fix it?

  1. Search for a solution to the problem in the Steam forums
  2. If you can't find a solution you can ask in the Discord #tech_support chat if you want, and/or do one of the following:

Email/forum post guidelines

To get help as quickly as possible it's important that you make it as easy as possible for people to help you. So no matter if you're writing an email to [email protected] or a post asking for help on the forums you should:

  • Use a title/subject that concisely describes the specific problem you're having
  • If you get an error message, post the full error message, on Windows you can press ctrl+C when the error message is active to copy it so you can paste it into your message
  • Include step-by-step instructions on how to reproduce the error you're getting
  • Include screenshots if applicable

If you're having technical issues it's almost always fastest to email us, because we'll often need extra files. So to make sure we can handle your issue as quickly as possible it's a good idea to attach those extra files right in the first email. The How To Report a Bug in Overgrowth article gives all the information you need when emailing us about technical issues.

Recommended system specs

Make sure you have a decent computer that is built for gaming (has a good CPU and a discrete GPU) and that is reasonably up to date. If you have an integrated GPU you might be able to play the game by turning down all the graphics options, but it might not be optimal.

  • Windows - GeForce 660 or Radeon 7850, 8GB RAM
  • Mac - Radeon R9 M395 or Radeon Pro 560, 8GB RAM. For a Macbook Pro, this means you need the top end 2017 model with all the options. For iMac, you need a 2016 or 2017 4k or 5k model, with an upgraded GPU (Radeon R9 M395/Radeon Pro 560). With an iMac, you might be able to manually upgrade your GPU/CPU. See here for which models come with which GPU - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202823
  • Linux - GeForce 660 or Radeon 7850, 8GB RAM

Note that these are the 'minimum' specs to run popular AAA titles, and if you're building a PC from scratch it isn't a super expensive system.

How do I make the game run faster?

  • Some GPU drivers have bugs that slow down games, rebooting your computer might solve the bug
  • Clear the game's temp files - how to clear the game's cache
  • Disable all mods
  • Close all programs running in the background. The worst offenders are antivirus, and anything that shows an in-game overlay or does screen capture/screen recording. Game "speed boosters" also often conflict with games and can cause things to run slowly. It's best to just shut off everything.
  • Try quitting out of steam (not just closing it) and running the game from its install directory. It is installed to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Overgrowth by default on Windows
  • Try verifying that your game install is completely clean - https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335
  • Try updating your GPU drivers. If your drivers are out of date they might cause performance problems. You might also try a "clean" reinstall of these drivers, because they can sometimes become corrupt (especially for OpenGL games)
  • If you have an SSD, make sure you have at least 20% free space. SSDs go very slow if they don't have enough free space for their load-balancing algorithms. This causes slowdowns with all programs and games, not just ours!

If none of this helps, check out this guide: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=940734324 TODO: Move the guide at this link to the wiki and update it

Suggestions FAQ

Our wishlist and your wishlist stretches past the moon, and we have only a few people working on the game at this time. We are happy to talk about what we're currently working on and give rough estimates of when we might get them done. We don't promise specific timeframes, because we prioritize our team's well-being over announcing and attempting to meet public deadlines. However, you're free to suggest anything!

How do I suggest a new feature or a change to the game?

Please email requests (one at a time) to [email protected].

Title the email so you could find it 6 months later in a pile of 10,000 similar emails. Make the title as specific and short as you can. Try to be concise with the body too, so we can read it in 30s or less.

Bad titles: "Suggestions for Overgrowth" (too vague), "Pls nerf leg cannon" (not specific enough), "Hello" (pointless), "Halp".

Good titles: "Add stamp-collecting game mode", "Suggestion: support Klingon language", "Make it easier to <do specific thing> in editor", "Bad perf in level <xyz> in 2nd encounter", "Add support for Google Home" (no, but at least the title is right!).

Common Suggestions

Multiplayer

Maybe someday. It's hard to do, but it would be very cool. Also see the Overgrowth Multiplayer Mod.

Dismemberment/gibbing/moar blood

Maybe someday. It's not a high priority compared to other things we are working on right now. If you want help modding it in yourself, we're happy to help you figure it out. If not, then please be patient. Once we get through the list of must-have stuff, then we might get to this.

When will a feature you're working on be released?

In the next patch. See below for when the next release is, and how to try things out early.

When is the next release?

When it is ready. We try to make them take less than 3 months, and usually try to bite off a 1-month chunk at a time. This usually turns into 2 months, because releases take a long time.

If you want to try out new things early, then you can switch to the internal_testing branch (or advanced_testing, if the patch is close). Game library -> Right click on Overgrowth -> Properties -> Betas tab -> switch from "NONE" to "internal_testing" -> click OK -> wait for the update to finish installing.

Warning: internal_testing is our nightly automatic build, and we can't test it all the time. It can often be unstable. It also won't work with many of the scripting mods. Use at your own risk, and please report bugs using the "tech support" instructions above!