Knee Deep — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Return to Cypress Knee! | 2020-04-08 | Knee Deep was just the beginning... In November 2012, a natural gas pipeline explosion triggered a massive sinkhole that swallowed the small north Florida town of Cypress Knee. Only a few survivors know what really happened. None of them seem willing to talk about it. That didn’t stop an ambitious playwright from crafting a ripped-from-the-headlines theatrical production full of weird Florida references and bizarre conjecture. The play was called Knee Deep. How does it relate to what really happened? “It’s utter goddamned bullshit,” declared Jack Bellet, a journalist featured in the play. “But I paid to see it twice.” In the months after the |
| VR support update | 2016-12-01 | As we developed Knee Deep for a broad range of platforms, we took great efforts to smartly design our interfaces to be as modular as possible. With the broad adoption of the Xbox or Xinput controller, we used that as our guiding metric when testing inputs. When it came to revisiting our interfaces for VR support, it was a pleasant surprise how smoothly the standard gamepad still carried through to VR interactions. However, we recognized that our interfaces were not designed for touch interactions. After internal discussions, we decided that we'd adapt the touch wheels on Vive controllers to imitate the functions of a gamepad and maintain func |
| VR support update | 2016-12-01 | As we developed Knee Deep for a broad range of platforms, we took great efforts to smartly design our interfaces to be as modular as possible. With the broad adoption of the Xbox or Xinput controller, we used that as our guiding metric when testing inputs. When it came to revisiting our interfaces for VR support, it was a pleasant surprise how smoothly the standard gamepad still carried through to VR interactions. However, we recognized that our interfaces were not designed for touch interactions. After internal discussions, we decided that we'd adapt the touch wheels on Vive controllers to imitate the functions of a gamepad and maintain func |
| Join the cast in Knee Deep VR! | 2016-11-08 | http://i.imgur.com/NjNwTm9.png The shadowy three-act swamp noir adventure Knee Deep invites you to get up close and personal in the virtual reality experience! Today, the game launches on Steam VR (with a 50 percent discount for new players!). Now’s your chance to experience the indie theatrical adventure from Prologue Games as never before. Take in every detail of this cavernous stage as you take control of the camera to observe sets assemble and actors waiting patiently for their next cue. The best way to enjoy the theater is to be there and, with this new launch, you can take your place on stage next to Romana Teague, Jack Bellet, and K.C. |
| Join the cast in Knee Deep VR! | 2016-11-08 | http://i.imgur.com/NjNwTm9.png The shadowy three-act swamp noir adventure Knee Deep invites you to get up close and personal in the virtual reality experience! Today, the game launches on Steam VR (with a 50 percent discount for new players!). Now’s your chance to experience the indie theatrical adventure from Prologue Games as never before. Take in every detail of this cavernous stage as you take control of the camera to observe sets assemble and actors waiting patiently for their next cue. The best way to enjoy the theater is to be there and, with this new launch, you can take your place on stage next to Romana Teague, Jack Bellet, and K.C. |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 22 | 2016-11-03 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: That man’s not a robot, kids http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Naked-Man-Drove-with-Wires-Attached-to-Private-Parts-Police-399798091.html?_osource=SocialFlowFB_MIBrand Don’t call her chicken http://www.wjhg.com/content/news/399091301.html Can you hear me now? http://thesmokinggun.com/buster/biting/ex-con-bites-off-boyfriends-ear-023978 Ballet burgler breaks into flea market http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-tampa/video-tutu-wearing-man-breaks-int |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 22 | 2016-11-03 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: That man’s not a robot, kids http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Naked-Man-Drove-with-Wires-Attached-to-Private-Parts-Police-399798091.html?_osource=SocialFlowFB_MIBrand Don’t call her chicken http://www.wjhg.com/content/news/399091301.html Can you hear me now? http://thesmokinggun.com/buster/biting/ex-con-bites-off-boyfriends-ear-023978 Ballet burgler breaks into flea market http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-tampa/video-tutu-wearing-man-breaks-int |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 21 | 2016-10-28 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Wash your own laundry next time http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/deputies-clay-county-man-points-gun-at-sister-for-washing-clothes-that-held-ecstasy/461209605 He drove the truck that hit him http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article110524437.html Woman named Peck threatens man with bird http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crime--law/boca-raton-woman-attacks-man-threatens-have-pet-parrot-get-him/99zbaaq8dBUbOZvKmeLkBM/ Don’t call cops over |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 21 | 2016-10-28 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Wash your own laundry next time http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/deputies-clay-county-man-points-gun-at-sister-for-washing-clothes-that-held-ecstasy/461209605 He drove the truck that hit him http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article110524437.html Woman named Peck threatens man with bird http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crime--law/boca-raton-woman-attacks-man-threatens-have-pet-parrot-get-him/99zbaaq8dBUbOZvKmeLkBM/ Don’t call cops over |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 20 | 2016-10-21 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Forget Batman’s Two-Face - meet Half-Head http://wjla.com/news/offbeat/man-with-deformed-head-arrested-for-attempted-murder-arson Can she wear a corsage in jail? http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20161018/woman-charged-with-stealing-shovel-chainsaw-and-prom-dress Even snakes sometimes need an Uber http://video.foxnews.com/v/5175629209001/florida-driver-surprised-by-snake/?#sp=show-clips Florida man repeatedly calls 911, arrested http://www.tcpalm.com/stor |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 20 | 2016-10-21 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Forget Batman’s Two-Face - meet Half-Head http://wjla.com/news/offbeat/man-with-deformed-head-arrested-for-attempted-murder-arson Can she wear a corsage in jail? http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20161018/woman-charged-with-stealing-shovel-chainsaw-and-prom-dress Even snakes sometimes need an Uber http://video.foxnews.com/v/5175629209001/florida-driver-surprised-by-snake/?#sp=show-clips Florida man repeatedly calls 911, arrested http://www.tcpalm.com/stor |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 19 | 2016-10-16 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Take Your Daughter to Robbery Day http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-fort-lauderdale-dad-driver-bank-robbery-20161014-story.html Hoovering gas from your trunk sucks http://news4sanantonio.com/news/offbeat/woman-vacuuming-gasoline-sparks-explosion-at-florida-car-wash Florida woman discovers deer aren’t Bambi http://www.abc-7.com/story/33387469/woman-gored-by-deer-kept-as-pet-in-arcadia Here’s what the guy thinks about your “mutin |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 19 | 2016-10-16 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Take Your Daughter to Robbery Day http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-fort-lauderdale-dad-driver-bank-robbery-20161014-story.html Hoovering gas from your trunk sucks http://news4sanantonio.com/news/offbeat/woman-vacuuming-gasoline-sparks-explosion-at-florida-car-wash Florida woman discovers deer aren’t Bambi http://www.abc-7.com/story/33387469/woman-gored-by-deer-kept-as-pet-in-arcadia Here’s what the guy thinks about your “mutin |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 18 | 2016-10-06 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Thou shalt not weed whack your neighbor http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/209441000-story Let go of my Legos! http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/stupid/domestic-lego-brawl-105693 Stinker of a lap dance http://www.floridasunpost.com/florida-man-charged-farting-strippers-face-lap-dance/ Where a kid can be a kid watching adults wail on each other http://www.fox35orlando.com/news/209568351-story ”I do, Grandpa. Apparently.” https://www.yahoo.com/b |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 18 | 2016-10-06 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Thou shalt not weed whack your neighbor http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/209441000-story Let go of my Legos! http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/stupid/domestic-lego-brawl-105693 Stinker of a lap dance http://www.floridasunpost.com/florida-man-charged-farting-strippers-face-lap-dance/ Where a kid can be a kid watching adults wail on each other http://www.fox35orlando.com/news/209568351-story ”I do, Grandpa. Apparently.” https://www.yahoo.com/b |
| Swamp noir play takes VR center stage! | 2016-10-04 | http://i.imgur.com/NjNwTm9.png DURHAM, N.C. - Why wait for a night at the theater? You’ve got an open invitation any day, any time to experience the swamp noir mystery and mayhem of Knee Deep, a way-way-way-off Broadway show staged within a ridiculously massive rotating theater in stunning virtual reality. In November 2016, Prologue Games proudly presents a full three-act experience for Steam VR and Oculus Rift. It’s not a tech demo. It’s not a quick-hit story where you’ve got no impact. It’s a fully voice acted, feature-length, quirky, choice-driven crime drama set in weird Florida with esoteric influences ranging from Twin Peaks to Jaws to |
| Swamp noir play takes VR center stage! | 2016-10-04 | http://i.imgur.com/NjNwTm9.png DURHAM, N.C. - Why wait for a night at the theater? You’ve got an open invitation any day, any time to experience the swamp noir mystery and mayhem of Knee Deep, a way-way-way-off Broadway show staged within a ridiculously massive rotating theater in stunning virtual reality. In November 2016, Prologue Games proudly presents a full three-act experience for Steam VR and Oculus Rift. It’s not a tech demo. It’s not a quick-hit story where you’ve got no impact. It’s a fully voice acted, feature-length, quirky, choice-driven crime drama set in weird Florida with esoteric influences ranging from Twin Peaks to Jaws to |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 17 | 2016-09-30 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: You want highs with that? http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/blogs/off-the-beat/2016/09/28/whats-mickey-ds-drive-thru/90900692/ He meant to take the blue pill http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/police-man-accused-of-carjacking-says-he-thought-he-was-in-a-video-game/2295744 Nosey drone takes a dive http://www.bostonleader.com/florida-man-used-drone-spy-sun-tanning-neighbor-charged-crashes-slicing-off-nose/ Florida woman's living the dream http: |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 17 | 2016-09-30 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: You want highs with that? http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/blogs/off-the-beat/2016/09/28/whats-mickey-ds-drive-thru/90900692/ He meant to take the blue pill http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/police-man-accused-of-carjacking-says-he-thought-he-was-in-a-video-game/2295744 Nosey drone takes a dive http://www.bostonleader.com/florida-man-used-drone-spy-sun-tanning-neighbor-charged-crashes-slicing-off-nose/ Florida woman's living the dream http: |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 16 | 2016-09-22 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Florida man dumps semen on woman at Panera http://keyetv.com/news/offbeat/police-man-pours-semen-on-woman-at-panera-bread Florida man molests manatee http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/news/national/im-riding-it-fla-man-arrested-after-allegedly-touc/nscnX/ Florida girl tries to poison teacher with chalk http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2016/9/21/pasco_deputies_teen_.html Florida woman goes to c |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 16 | 2016-09-22 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Florida man dumps semen on woman at Panera http://keyetv.com/news/offbeat/police-man-pours-semen-on-woman-at-panera-bread Florida man molests manatee http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/news/national/im-riding-it-fla-man-arrested-after-allegedly-touc/nscnX/ Florida girl tries to poison teacher with chalk http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2016/9/21/pasco_deputies_teen_.html Florida woman goes to c |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 15 | 2016-09-15 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Florida man bit by toddler, hides in dryer. http://www.local10.com/news/4-year-old-bites-man-attempting-to-evade-police- Florida woman calls in bomb threat to thwart urine test. http://wfla.com/2016/09/14/cops-lake-wales-woman-called-in-bomb-threat-to-prevent-boyfriends-urine-test/ Florida man wonders if bulletproof vest works. It doesn’t. http://www.11alive.com/news/tampa-man-shot-and-killed-after-asking-if-flak-jacket-works/317563277 Florida woman cons |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 15 | 2016-09-15 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Florida man bit by toddler, hides in dryer. http://www.local10.com/news/4-year-old-bites-man-attempting-to-evade-police- Florida woman calls in bomb threat to thwart urine test. http://wfla.com/2016/09/14/cops-lake-wales-woman-called-in-bomb-threat-to-prevent-boyfriends-urine-test/ Florida man wonders if bulletproof vest works. It doesn’t. http://www.11alive.com/news/tampa-man-shot-and-killed-after-asking-if-flak-jacket-works/317563277 Florida woman cons |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 14 | 2016-09-09 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Florida Wal-Mart builds twin towers tribute from Coke products https://consumerist.com/2016/09/08/florida-walmarts-911-tribute-features-twin-towers-made-out-of-coke-products/ Florida man takes jar of mosquitoes to U.S. House floor http://jacksonville.com/news/florida/2016-09-07/story/capitol-hill-buzz-us-rep-jolly-florida-brings-mosquitoes-us-house Florida woman wants security boost after pet rock vanishes http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20160906/police |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 14 | 2016-09-09 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Florida Wal-Mart builds twin towers tribute from Coke products https://consumerist.com/2016/09/08/florida-walmarts-911-tribute-features-twin-towers-made-out-of-coke-products/ Florida man takes jar of mosquitoes to U.S. House floor http://jacksonville.com/news/florida/2016-09-07/story/capitol-hill-buzz-us-rep-jolly-florida-brings-mosquitoes-us-house Florida woman wants security boost after pet rock vanishes http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20160906/police |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 13 | 2016-09-02 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Florida man uses wanted poster for Facebook pic http://crime.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/09/01/stuart-police-man-uses-own-wanted-poster-for-facebook-profile-photo/ The house of a hundred chickens http://wfla.com/2016/08/30/100-chickens-found-living-in-pasco-home/ Bikini man jailed for disorderly conduct http://radio1023.iheart.com/onair/mackin-54116/street-performer-with-unusual-tattoo-arrested-15061549/ Florida man steals pizza, offers slice to stranger |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 13 | 2016-09-02 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Florida man uses wanted poster for Facebook pic http://crime.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/09/01/stuart-police-man-uses-own-wanted-poster-for-facebook-profile-photo/ The house of a hundred chickens http://wfla.com/2016/08/30/100-chickens-found-living-in-pasco-home/ Bikini man jailed for disorderly conduct http://radio1023.iheart.com/onair/mackin-54116/street-performer-with-unusual-tattoo-arrested-15061549/ Florida man steals pizza, offers slice to stranger |
| Knee Deep dev Twitch stream! | 2016-08-31 | http://i.imgur.com/mao89GA.png We won't be showing Knee Deep on the main floor of PAX West this year, but we can pretend! I'll be live on Twitch about 12 p.m. Eastern on Friday to play a bit of Knee Deep, talk about its production, and answer any questions you might have about the game. Let's turn that Twitch channel into a virtual convention booth, without the crowds and the sweat and the disease. Tune in! |
| Knee Deep dev Twitch stream! | 2016-08-31 | http://i.imgur.com/mao89GA.png We won't be showing Knee Deep on the main floor of PAX West this year, but we can pretend! I'll be live on Twitch about 12 p.m. Eastern on Friday to play a bit of Knee Deep, talk about its production, and answer any questions you might have about the game. Let's turn that Twitch channel into a virtual convention booth, without the crowds and the sweat and the disease. Tune in! |
| Knee Deep in Strange Florida No. 12 | 2016-08-26 | http://i.imgur.com/Md5KeXz.png Knee Deep owes a lot of its inspiration to the inherent weirdness of the Sunshine State. Each week, we’re showcasing some of the unusual headlines from Florida: Popping balloons spark Florida mall shooting scare http://www.clickorlando.com/news/popping-balloons-prompt-active-shooter-scare-at-florida-mall Florida school bus driver drops 5-year-old on side of busy highway http://www.wftv.com/news/local/brevard-county-bus-driver-lets-5-year-old-girl-off-on-busy-highway/428623881 Florida man punches wife over pork chops http://offthebeat.blogs.tcpalm.com/2016/08/25/no-squeal-of-delight-in-pork-chop-melee/ Florida ma |