Hello Hypatians!

Here's some things you might have missed since 1.16:

• Patched in strafing for locomotion!
• Added in always-run (to be used with the aim-slowdown functionality (VR only for now).
• Some things that were still missing got zapped back into existence!
• A place to plant seeds has appeared. You'll need a magic one for it to grow...
• Updating the Game Engine to version 4.22.1! And a new population widget to help find where people are.
• Beta ticket now goes to a public test level, where all sorts of things get tested! You can get to the beta area of your choosing from there.
• You can now wear hats across areas!
• Fishing rod has been added, though it's quite twitchy. Catch one of three new fishes!
• Adding coins in Oculus should be less likely to fail if Oculus is being slow.
• Elevators have been installed in the Hotel lobby and Du Nul theater! :wheelchair:
• Sodium should now ignite again when thrown into water.
• You can now see your experience and money even in the main menu! What's next, a working Inventory?
• Many small tweaks and bug fixes

For 1.21 we have:

• Bugs have been given a new color, which can sometimes help finding them! Also, submitting bug reports in-game should work more properly again.
• Fishies aren't so energetic on land.
• Double-barreled pop-gun will actually hit the targets on the lake now.
• Fixed players always getting the level up notification when entering the game (and occasionally being showered with gifts).
• Many items are now more usable in Mouse and Keyboard! Things like, the spray cans, sports balls, cameras, and many more can now be snapped into view with the F-key!
• A new item appears, the Sound Recorder Button, which lets you record a 15-second message!

[ 2019-09-25 01:53:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

Come explore Hypatia, the massively multiplayer metropolis filled with creation tools, mind-bending puzzles, and adorable stuffed animals!

-EXPLORE-
The city of Hypatia is a huge open world, filled with canvases for painting, canals for boating, and stuffed animals for throwing! Follow clues in the environment to find all the hidden areas, secret items, and unique treasures.

The streets of Hypatia can be explored on foot, on a rowboat down the canals and lakes, or through the skies in hot air balloons and airships. Featuring full locomotion as well as teleportation movement modes, our robust control options allow you to move how you feel most comfortable.

Whether you’re navigating a multi-dimensional maze, sailing through the rooftops in an airship, or diving with a plesiosaur at the bottom of the sea, you’ll be amazed by what you’ll discover next. Every corner of Hypatia has secrets waiting to be discovered, and each one will reward you handsomely for finding them! Win unique parts for your avatar, currency to spend in the mall, and lots more.

-CREATE-
Players can draw and paint anywhere, take pictures with one of five different types of camera, or perform a new act on stage in front of a live VR audience. Spray paint comes in every color imaginable, and permanently paintable walls are everywhere. If you prefer a traditional canvas, easels can be found in most of the city’s beautiful parks.

Submit your favorite pieces to galleries like the Art Studio’s Painting Gallery or the Mango Photography Museum’s Photo Gallery, and vote for your favorite works by fellow artists. Can you win first place in the weekly art contests?

Once you’ve made all this art and collected loads of prizes, where are you going to put it all? How about in your own personal apartment? Spaces are now available for Hypatia’s Player Property update! You can design and decorate your own VR home with furniture, wall paper, and lots of stuffed animals! Every door in Hypatia leads to a different property, meaning every player can own a part of the game map for themselves.

-SOCIALIZE-
Striking up a conversation with other players is easy with our proximity voice chat; just say hello! Use the Social menu to add them as a friend, and keep in touch anywhere in the city. Join our active Discord server to stay up-to-date on weekly community-led events and organize with other players.

Through your travels across the city, you’ll be able to find and collect over a hundred unique avatar parts. Then you can customize each part with colors and styles, and mix & match different parts to create your own individual look.

Hypatia: Where creativity is the currency