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Version 0.7 Status Update - Field Trips return in Baldi's Basics Plus version 0.7!
🕑 Added 2024-08-14 14:34:34 +0000 UTCHey everyone, in this status update I'd like to discuss the new version of field trips that will be added in version 0.7 of Baldi's Basics Plus! Camping will be the first to be re-added, with the farm to follow in a future update, and then brand new ones on occasion after that. Before we can head out though, first you'll need to find...
The Bus Pass
The bus pass is a new item that will be added in version 0.7 which will be required to go on a field trip. One will always be found in level 2, so if you want to go on a field trip be sure you find it and take it with you to the next level! You can get some big rewards from field trips, so it will be worth the effort.
Once you reach The Pitstop for level 3, you'll find Baldi outside waiting to take you on a field trip! If you have a bus pass in your inventory, you'll be able to click on the bus door to be taken to a field trip hub area.
Field Trip Hubs
The field trip hub areas are freely explorable spaces where you'll be able to find minigames to play and take a break from the main game. You'll also be able to find and talk to Baldi who will explain how each minigame is played, which will make instructions less intrusive than they were in the previous iteration of field trips.
Many of you missed when field trips offered 3D spaces to explore, so for some time I'd been thinking of a way I could bring that element of the old field trips back, and this seemed like a good solution! While the minigames themselves won't take place in the hubs, these spaces still provide a nice change of scenery from the rest of the game.
Minigames
Once in a hub, you'll be able to freely explore and find not one, but two minigames to play! By offering two per-field trip, you're less likely to end up getting forced to play a minigame you don't like. Each time you go on a field trip, you'll be able to play one of the two available minigames and if you win, you'll be given a large selection of items from which you'll be able to grab up to 3, and if you win without making a single mistake, you'll be rewarded with a Perfect Bonus of a few hundred You Thought Points!
The item loadout seen in the screenshot is subject to change
Each minigame is a 2D affair as in the previous iteration of field trips, but I'm putting a greater emphasis on keeping minigames fast paced, simple and fun. In particular, each field trip will have at least one minigame which only relies on using one button, which not only forces me to think more creatively about how the minigames should play, but it also ensures there will always be a more user friendly option for people using a controller or touch pad which can make moving the in-game cursor harder than intended. That said, I plan on keeping minigames that use the cursor relatively simple as well. No more mazes or anything else that requires complex movement!
I want to mention that this video by Masahiro Sakurai was really helpful in getting me to reconsider what makes for a fun minigame and to put a focus on one button minigames. To anyone who is interested in game dev, check out his channel if you haven't! He has made a ton of great videos on the topic.
As before, each minigame will have two modes. An in-game mode when you are playing Hide & Seek where the minigame will last about a minute, as well as a scoring mode accessible when playing the Field Trips mode. The scoring mode of each minigame allows you to try and set high scores and in many cases only ends once you make too many mistakes!
Now that I've given an overview of the new field trip system, let's take a quick look at one of the two minigames that you'll be able to find at the campsite!
Campfire Frenzy
Campfire Frenzy is a fast-paced one-button minigame where you'll have to keep a campfire lit by launching fuel at it. Different objects will be tossed into a launcher from the side of the screen and, if it's fuel such as a log, you'll click to launch it into the fire. If it's not fuel, you'll have to wait until another object is tossed onto the launcher to take its place. If you fail to launch proper fuel into the fire, or launch something that isn't fuel, the fire will die a little, and if it goes out that's game over! It sounds pretty simple, but it gets hectic quick when the speed increases and when multiple objects get tossed at the launcher at once!
Conclusion
That's about it for this status update! I'm trying my best to take the lessons learned from the first two iterations of field trips to make something that will be a solid addition to the game. At this point, even if it's not perfect, I'm confident it will be good enough for me to safely say that this will be the final iteration of field trips and that I won't be reworking them again! Which is a relief to be sure, because I hate thinking about time spent working on stuff that ultimately ends up getting scrapped.
Currently, the plan is to launch the 0.7 pre-release on September 2, then the public release on September 9! That's all for this status update! I hope you all enjoy the new camping field trip when it releases in version 0.7!
Comments
Mahdi Alkafaji
badsum, i thought you were gone
Roflboy2009
What ya mean "Linux commands"?
Justin Sanders
Linux commands plz
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im so ready for 0.7 frjkbgvdefribgjuvefrdhijsgbhdersghiuybvesdz
Roman Nieto
so fantastically epic mystman1!!!
Graysen Wilson
Pre-release comes out tomorrow!
Graysen Wilson
I am a clone of Graysland, name's Graysen. He has Missingtextureman101 in his basement, making mods for him. Everybody please adapt to this and make it a trend.
nineteen
it would be funnier if you kept the typo, i feel like it fits more
Not_Online
Where is Greensland, I know your hiding him
B̵͊͘a̵̲̓d̶̛̊s̸̫̈ȕ̵́ṁ̷̂
Was the bus sprite remade? It shows a whole different bus on the Bus Pass (Asked by a good friend of mine, "wowieeeeeimnew")
memes overhead
I literally cant believe how much effort mystman is putting into these updates!!
RexHax
Can't wait!
deejayy
So excited
EdyDude
(insert the eyes emoji)
RAAAAHHH
oh my peak...
Graysen Wilson
I spy with my little eye... a Dr. Reflex plush!
Graysen Wilson
Thank you! I also may work on a mod.
Graysland
Also, to that challenge, i'll look into it! sounds fun.
Graysland
hi
Graysen Wilson
I don't think it can be Mr. DoCheonKingKong
DoCheonGong
This typo is not fixed on other websites.
Graysen Wilson
Yeah, I hate it. Baldi's Schoolhouse and Piggy Chapter 5 are the only schools I'll willingly go to.
EdyDude
Aw man...
Graysen Wilson
It would also be fitting, since I've seen interactive decor in 90's edutainment titles.
Graysen Wilson
School just started today :( I decided to pretend that if I didn't do my work, Baldi would hit me with da ruler.
EdyDude
As the person who finally became a patron member, i am down to play the v0.7 pre-release!
Graysen Wilson
It can't be as broken as mine! The square root of 1369 is 37. I hope this makes Baldi happy!
AutyA&G_YT
As somebody who never had the versions where you could do Field Trips, I am very excited!
Basically Games
My brain must be broken because I didn't notice that until you pointed it out lol.
Vanquiler
Sep 2.
Graysen Wilson
I know, but on the almost non-existent chance he does, the actions won't have to be mine.
nineteen
he doesn’t do that anymore
Graysen Wilson
Also 19 is my favorite number.
Graysen Wilson
Hello! I know you got my name from the comment, but why do you seem... familiar... that voice and you also talk like my friends... eh, probably thinking too much about it.
Graysen Wilson
Beans was a fan-made character. Also a KSBacker suggested the ability to call the Principal, which was the Whistle item. I just put it in for fun.
nineteen
why would we want an old pre release?
nineteen
hi gray
nineteen
he cant and wont add new features by fans for legal reasons
Graysen Wilson
Yeah I know this is dumb, but it sounds fun to me though!
Graysen Wilson
Computers (only one will be interactable, and only in the computer-lab Faculty room variant, maybe in regular faculty rooms) will be able to access the Ui of a new structure, security cameras! (I know this is stupid, but can be helpful if Baldi's coming for you so you know when to evacuate, and also it won't pause the game, since it would defeat the purpose.) When clicking on the computer, you can look through different cameras, only one at a time though.
Graysen Wilson
I already said what the filing cabinets will do, but there's more! In the Library, one Bookshelf will show the textbook things like the "Note from the Developer" in Classic Remastered but will show some math facts like in Baldi's basement.
Graysen Wilson
I will now list things the decor will do if interacted with.
Graysen Wilson
But it has to fit with the game to be added in. Also if this happens, I'm going full-on interactive level decor.
Graysen Wilson
Maybe Patreons and KSBackers could submit a QOL idea or something? Maybe something like an animated hand like DOOM, or interactable decorative objects (Like clicking on a select few filing cabinet will get you a grade sheet, and using it will increase your grades, but it will blare the robbed store alarm if you do.) Another one I have is a Johnny's Store feature where you can trade with him with YTP values, like a Diet Bsoda is 250, while an Apple is 1000, so 4 Diet Bsodas will get you one Apple. If your offer is more YTPs than the item, than the extras will go back into your YTP count.
Johnnie V.
I mean he might considering those who supported the patreon probably didnt get them,so its always a posibility that gives them aswell.
Johnnie V.
i mean he might considering that we never got them.
jruyt Brokin
Yay
Johnnie V.
i mean he might considering we never got them.
Roger Peterson
How many YouTubers have joined apart from me
nineteen
why would he do that?
Haroon Plays
Nah it’s probably going to be v0.7 and up for patron exclusives
Michal_yea
Probably wont as it is a older version of the game
Michal_yea
Very excited for the update!
Graysen Wilson
Hi! I have a challenge: beat the game but your camera is constantly spinning with the arrow keys. I managed to do it, so you can too. It's throw-up material.
GrandGames
Why would you want an outdated version of the game?
Johnnie V.
does anyone know if mystman12 will also give v0.4 v.0.5 and v0.6 pre-release?
Johnnie V.
mystman12 are you going to give the v0.4,v0.5 and v0.6 pre-release?
Graysland
Excited to see what's next for Baldi 👍
Graysen Wilson
There should be a casino, and Baldi's line like "Let's go camping!" should be the Let's go gambling meme
Johnnie V.
Are you also going to the v0.4,v0.5 and v0.6 pre-releases?
Master_64
Very-much looking forward to the future of this project. Could easily be one of the best games of all time, if executed right. Been here since the beginning, it's awesome to see how much it keeps growing. Good luck!
Steveth3cat
Yay!
Neuviee
This is awesome! I literally got so excited hearing that your launching a patreon for pre-releases. I love the concept that you can play different minigames in one field trip and the buss pass mechanic, I think that's really creative! Also I like how 1st prize is going to be featured in the camping trip too lol. I love how far this game has come so far and how it's turning more into a 90s edutainment look of a game each update! Been a fan since 2018 and this game has really evolved! Can't wait for the update to come out and to see what the future holds for Baldi's Basics!
jruyt Brokin
Yay lol\\
SnappySpeedster
Can’t wait to see!
Jofitzy
Lookin' forward! Can't wait to play to finally play the pre-releases and get sneak peaks of BTS content other than backing the Kickstarter! (Which I didn't get to do)
nineteen
in the post it says when the pre-release and public release comes out
Johnnie V.
MYSTMAN12 i just suported the patreon.When will i get the pre-relaease builds?
HaDerpo
awesome! can't wait for the new adventures!
GrandGames
Nice! Thus far, this update looks incredible! I'm so glad I can support the game in more ways! I can't wait for the update!
Graysen Wilson
Also question: do you regret saying SkiBaldi toilet? Also I found a bug where Arts & Crafters was moving everywhere and acting like a mobile ROBLOX player, just walking into walls and not dissapearing.
nineteen
its probably a redesign since the current bus texture doesn’t look polished
Not_Online
it does have a different design, I am very curious if that is just the design on the buss pass or if the bus was redesigned
Graysen Wilson
Ok, thank you.
nineteen
does the bus on the bus pass have a different design or am I seeing things?
MeltingRED3
it a ticket i guess?
Not_Online
as soon as I heard you open a patreon I ZOOMED over to my credit card to buy it. I love this game and it has inspired me a lot over the years, cannot wait for this update!
JohnnyJohnthe3rd
I don't think so, it's spelled right later.
Graysen Wilson
Was "Buss" in the Buss Pass an intentional typo like with "noteboos" or not? I'm also excited to play the pre-release.
Chasmy
Incredible, I'm very Excited for all of this! I just wanted to come in and say Thank you for everything you have done so much through out the years and I loved every bit of it. Its Pretty inspiring to see where you started and are now! All of us will give support to you because we love your work and I just thank you for staying with Baldi with all these updates and status updates I can really tell your a caring and passionate worker when it comes to all of this and I just hope you keep living a great life!
WhatsDown
Woah, this actually looks amazing! I'm really looking forward to this much needed field trip update, and I'm excited for what's to come for it. I really like the way these are made too, the fact you start out in some big 3D area and then transition to a 2D minigame really encapsulates that retro feel. I also like how in order to get there in the first place you're encouraged to explore around to find a pass to do them in the first place. High risk, high reward, it's done so well! I also just want to say I'm very thankful for you creating this Patreon. it's been an idea floating around in my head, and I even mentioned it once in a stream you were in, so I'm really happy that this has come to fruition. I've always wanted to support your works since the day I got invested in this game back in 2018, and since then I've never left its' side and I've continued to enjoy it for years. Seeing how passionate you are and how much you've organized and changed your lifestyle through this journey (which I've seen through your status updates, very glad you make those) has inspired me to follow your footsteps while I've been working on my own projects, and it changed my life. I hope that you'll continue to be blessed throughout development of this project and anything else you have in store, and I hope others will look up to you for inspiration and motivation!
MeltingRED3
Can't Wait! to see new update, also i love how the 1st Prize turn to tiny lol!
Haroon Plays
Looking forward to this! : )
dvington
looking forward to this new approach in field trips! definitely a step in the right direction knowing theres more to come (if it wasn't already, haha)
SilverSpringing
This looks so good!! And I'm really happy that I can support the game now, since I missed the opportunity to back the Kickstarter back in 2018.
Cotty Boi
this looks really fun, awesome work!
Wizey
I'm so happy that I'm able to support my favorite game! May many blessing come to thy Mystman from now till here after!
Qwerty
This looks really cool! The combination of 2D/3D looks well executed, and having multiple versions of minigames per type is great as well! The bus pass looks interesting and hope we can see more of those as well [maybe it can also be sold at the store..?] But just overall, Every major update to this game genuinely feels like it turns into a way better and more authentic game, for *each update*. I literally cannot say this about any other game I have ever played, and I must applaud your hard and dedicated work. It is genuinely insane!
Plucky☆Star
This looks like a HUGE upgrade over the previous minigame system, very interested to try it out!
milkbread
genuinely ecstatic. this already looks way better than it did back then. Seeing new concepts like this in BB+ really brings me so much more excitement. I can't wait to play this!!!
thetommieguy
This looks SO much better than the old camping minigame, I'm looking forward to playing these soon!! And it's also really nice to see more renders of other characters like 1st Prize, hope we get more of these eventually!
