Hi there!
We’re still at work on Secret Neighbor to make the best Social Horror experience for you. In our New Year’s update, we talked about the new emotes system a bit, and how we wanted players to be able to express themselves despite language barriers or playing with no microphone. We also mentioned that there would be a new ping system, designed to encourage collective and collaborative efforts among the players. Now it’s time to use these systems! Have a look:
Emotes
“Say Hi”- sometimes you have to take the first step and show your mates your friendly intentions. Do that by saying “Hi” to other players.
"OK"&"No" - straightforward and often useful ways to voice your agreement or disagreement.
“Keep it down”- if you know the Neighbor is near you can warn the others to not make a sound and hide.
"It's not safe here!" - The Neighbor is nearby, but you're not sure where exactly? Let your teammates know they should be cautious.
“You are the Neighbor!” - the best way to protect your mates is to reveal the real Neighbor in public. That is, of course, if you are 100% sure who the Neighbor is.
“A cry for help” - It is exactly what it sounds like. Let your mates know that you need help.
“Found a key”- if you found a key but don’t have enough space in your inventory, just tell your mates about it. This tool can be even more powerful in combination with the ping system.
Ping system
Simply ping any location around you, and your mates will see it for a few seconds. This simple tool helps players communicate items locations to each other.
Double-edged sword
Emotes and ping systems are designed to make your social experience better, but needless to say, the Neighbor could use all these tools to confuse other players. Beware of suspicious calls.
Context matters
Both emotes and ping systems are contextual. It means that the message you're conveying through pinging or using an emote will differ depending on what you're targeting. This means you can pass the information onto your teammates quickly and efficiently. Here's the list of contextual items for the first iteration of the ping system:
What’s next?
First of all, we'll be closely monitoring your feedback, which we will then use to make these systems even more useful and convenient.
We'll be continuously supporting the emotes and ping systems to make your in-game moments unforgettable. In the next updates, you’ll see cool new emotes, advanced usage of pins, and even more fun stuff!
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