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Get 40% OFF Black Skylands!Nov 21, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/073422c76ec6820275473df0acb81d6b65a82f14.png Black Skylands soars into the Steam Autumn Sale!🍂 Your journey through the clouds awaits, packed with intense aerial battles and an expansive open world to explore! Don't miss it – Offer ends November 28th! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143810/Black_Skylands/ Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • • Join the community to chat with other captains: Discord Reddit Twitter Facebook InstagramBlack Skylands is 30% off!Sep 22, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/78d61405915d9e9688b66907b2c9866a4bb449b5.png In case you missed it, our latest patch is now LIVE and brings important bug fixes to smoothen your journey through the skies! Read the full patch notes here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1143810/view/3743110574780750253 Plus, if you haven't joined the adventure yet, Black Skylands is having a limited-time 30% discount on Steam until Friday, September 29th - Don't miss out! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143810/Black_Skylands/ Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • • Join the community to chat with other captains: Discord Reddit Twitter Facebook InstagramPatch - Bug Fixes & Performance ImprovementsSep 22, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHello Captains! With this new patch, we've tackled a number of bugs since the 1.0 launch, and we’ve also made improvements to the game's performance. Additionally, we’ve introduced a new difficulty level tailored for those seeking a more relaxed exploration experience. Plus, newcomers will appreciate the improved prologue, now equipped with more hints and guidance. As always, please don't hesitate to report any issues! Bug Fixes: Fixed UI with misplaced marker for big bird nest. Fixed black screen during save loading (GOG non-auth store). Fixed non-auth players no DLC content (GOG). Fixed Video options dropdown spacing. Fixed players stuck between switch and lamp in Moth Nest. Fixed font with "Student Notes". Fixed boarding ship speed boost if a turret was placed into its armor. Fixed items cloning. Fixed Mosquitoes (Falcon ships) flying in circles. Fixed black screen when alt-tabbing during loading. Fixed main menu black screen. Fixed Volcano and Hive weapons not damaging Kraken. Fixed Steam Deck video hints. Fixed Ship Workshop quest completion. Fixed last swarm weapon mod obtainability. Fixed ship changing bug after death in Raid. Fixed enemies spawning after Big Water Island liberation. Fixed assault rifle respawning on Fathership after reloading. Fixed bug with tiles on Hungry Gardens. Fixed fishing hole interaction bug while jumping nearby. Fixed Kraken not spawning in West Aspya. Fixed Kraken instant revival. Fixed batteries not respawning if not placed in slot. Fixed bug where the player could take 2 items from Fathership's hold. Fixed bug a discrepancy observed with the max limit of warehouse in gameplay HUD and inventory menu. Fixed turrets stopping shooting. Removed in-active Sleep feature. Fixed estimated recovery bar persistence when dying while using medkit. Fixed Eva's dialogue & moth event triggering bug when getting close to skyship rubble. Fixed Boss' flag flying in air during Rhoda fight. Fixed Moth Nest corrupted texture. Fixed final trailer without blur. Fixed Icy Hollow platform not moving Eva. Fixed Raid tile visuals. Fixed swarm sounds in inappropriate places. Fixed ship cannons upgrade bug that only takes effect after teleporting. Fixed Horos eyes and sphere cutscene. Fixed Sleepy Refuge island music. Balance Changes: Rebalanced Mort's battle. Decreased bow damage and crit multiplier. Increased Horos' HP. Increased last weapons' upgrades cost. Increased Golden Revolver damage by 20%. What’s New: Optimization work. Added a new difficulty level for casual players. Added auto-aim feature depending on difficulty level. Hidden Luma button if unable to use. Prologue improvements: - Prologue dialogue updated. - Aron's box always has an arrow. - Box art changed in the ship's hold. - Green zone added for box placement. - Assault Rifle weapon change tutorial hint added. Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • • Join the community to chat with other captains: Discord Reddit Twitter F...What’s new in Black Skylands 1.0?Sep 11, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Captains! We trust many of you have already played the refreshed story and explored the new features. For those catching up, we've rolled out a substantial update for our launch! Below, you'll find a rundown of the release notes for Black Skylands 1.0. Play as Eva in a newly reworked storyline. — Uncover the secrets of Black Skylands and rescue Aspya! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/178f8a7500632c70f7f7c0df4e03b1ffba74493c.png Meet new characters! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/58a000db1a9f6438c0cea865f0f8eba57c77ba81.jpg Discover new islands with fresh quests. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/ce0bbc3db623fb6b2fb1dbb423d5322262a39dd4.jpg Visit redesigned islands with better visuals and layouts. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/9e1d5b28fbb8c87230af2a59c5edfc8a4302b111.jpg Battle new enemies And face revamped challenges from known foes. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/c27f01ff76aa5c535ec81456dd53b1b0be41b027.jpg Find powerful Amulets with both passive and active abilities to tailor your gameplay. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/5dc0a02f00c38854c57e12948874fb395c640e9c.jpg Look out for special health-boosting plants along the way. Try to find them all and get a solid HP boost! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/b6a1886732271627a59c9ab556eca5afca56d2cd.gif Move the Fathership to new locations to stay close to your ongoing quests. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/ee87d9d252b3de351b8ab9ad1b298a085386242d.gif Process ore into steel in your ship’s factory to upgrade your weapons and fortify your airship. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/dd0b62ed2e88bf51228a7b3168a8357896627392.png Upgrade weapons directly from your inventory using Gun Steel or Gold Coins. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/dfb01d58179f7ecc90f09ea567ce8756ee89008f.gif Build and improve your base while collecting resources on your adventures. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/764872dd8034e896de704f09f397635cd85f0184.gif Enjoy a smoother gameplay experience with our adjusted game balance. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e6570f5de47e374fa6b331d646fe3123855ad993.gif Four difficulty setting options. So whether you're an experienced captain or a newcomer to the world of Black Skylands, there's a difficulty level that's just right for you! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/90c38589e14334c0dabaefa26dd88673ed7230dc.jpg Other: added Steam trading cards, wallpapers, emoticons and badges updated in-game collectable notes new art direction for most islands new art for some Falcon airships updated main NPC’s portraits and animations removed Falcons’ Assaults on liberated islands added new control map for gamepad optimization and performance fixes (These release notes are for our most recent update. They detail the main changes, but there have been numerous other enhancements and performance improvements in the months leading up to 1.0.) Pre-Orders / Founders Bonus Good news for our Early Access supporters: pre-orders are now up and running smoothly! We faced a few challenges on the first day, but we're thrilled to announce that the 'Founders Bonus' should...Black Skylands - OUT NOW!Aug 15, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Captains! The wait is finally over – We're thrilled to announce that Black Skylands has officially launched! What’s New? Play as Eva in a newly reworked storyline! Move the Fathership to new locations, discover new islands, and find powerful Amulets throughout the world. Process ore into steel in your ship’s factory to upgrade your weapons and fortify your airship. Upgrade weapons directly from your inventory using Steel or Gold. Build your base while collecting resources on your skyward adventures. Look out for special health-boosting plants along the way! Experience new bosses and improved challenges from existing enemies. Bugs have been fixed and game balance adjusted for a more seamless, sky-high adventure! Take a quick peek at our earlier post for a complete breakdown of Black Skylands' new features and improvements. A heartfelt thank you to all of you for taking this journey with us! If you're enjoying your journey in Black Skylands, please take a moment to leave us a review. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143810/Black_Skylands/ Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • • Join the community to chat with other captains: Discord Reddit Twitter Facebook Instagram Launch Celebration Live StreamAug 15, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHey Captains! ːsteamhappyːBlack Skylands is releasing later today!ːsteamhappyː https://i.imgur.com/9m19p5a.gif To celebrate, join us on Steam today, August 15th, at 16:30 CEST (15:30 UK, 10:30 pm ET, 07:30 am PT) for the final countdown to the release of the game - we'll even be giving a few copies away in the chat! We're also being joined by some Devs from Hungry Couch, so make sure you don't miss this! See you there! Get Black Skylands 50% OFF!Aug 3, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/204f7d4d95b6903ec5b2c7997021932df91c5be5.png The sale has ended. Greetings, Captains! Black Skylands is now available at a massive 50% OFF as part of Steam's Daily Deal. A deal so substantial, even the always-hungry sky would be full! Now's a fantastic time to start your airborne adventure, as we're gearing up for a significant update, including a reworked story, arriving on AUGUST 15th! Ready to set sail right away? Don't worry, we're making sure your current voyages carry over after our big update. More info coming on launch day! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143810/Black_Skylands/ Don't let this opportunity fly by — Your adventure awaits! Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • • Join the community to chat with other captains: Discord Reddit Twitter Facebook InstagramNew Course for Black Skylands: August 15th!Jul 12, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Captains! The winds of Black Skylands are charting a new course. Our new launch date is August 15th! We know, it's a little longer to wait, but these extra few days are dedicated to further testing and improvements to ensure an even more enjoyable Day One experience. On August 15th, the game will launch with a refreshed story that's been thoughtfully re-imagined, adding more depth to your adventure. You'll also find new features that add an extra layer of excitement to your gameplay. If you were part of our playtest earlier this year, these will be familiar to you! Plus, you can look forward to smoother, better-balanced gameplay. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/5daf0b9dffd12c9fe578eda400fdee1ebda0b272.png As a special thank you to our Early Access supporters, all players who have purchased Black Skylands during Early Access will automatically receive the exclusive pre-order bonus items without any additional steps! Make a bold statement in the skies with the 'Golden Erne' Bow. Explore uncharted territories of the floating islands using the Swarmlit Hook. Take your weapons to the next level with the Special Mod-Chest's exclusive Tier 3 upgrade. Prepare for the challenges ahead with Extra Steel - a valuable resource to upgrade your equipment and enhance your arsenal! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143810/Black_Skylands/ We truly appreciate your understanding and patience with the new release date. Years of development have gone into making Black Skylands a game we're proud of, and we can't wait to see it in the hands of players on multiple platforms next month! Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • • Join our community to discuss the upcoming launch and to chat with other captains: Discord Reddit Twitter Facebook Instagram Black Skylands is 40% off!Jun 29, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/f7352c80ed0e9274364cdbc37f4d4cb7df9a6805.png Prepare to set SALE and conquer the skies! Black Skylands is now available at an incredible 40% discount in the Steam Summer Sale! 🌤️ Join Eva on a thrilling steampunk adventure this Summer, and unravel the hidden mysteries within the dark clouds! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143810/Black_Skylands/ Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • • Join our community to discuss the upcoming launch and to chat with other captains: Discord Reddit Twitter Facebook Instagram Release Date Announcement!Jun 13, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsThe winds of Black Skylands are charting a new course. Our new launch date is August 15th! We know, it's a little longer to wait, but these extra few days are dedicated to further testing and improvements to ensure an even more enjoyable Day One experience. 🌤️ Read our latest announcement where we reveal our exclusive pre-order bonuses, along with our new release date - August 15th 2023! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1143810/view/3686807969140038366 Play as Eva, a skilled and valiant young marshal, fighting to protect her people from the invading Falcons and Swarm. Take command of your own airship and embark on an expansive journey through a world of boundless skies. Gather resources to craft powerful weapons, upgrade your ship to new heights, unearth ancient secrets, and engage in thrilling battles beneath your ship’s sails. From the depths of the unknown sky, a formidable threat looms. Follow Eva's journey as she ventures forth to uncover the hidden mysteries within the dark clouds. FEATURES Fight in the skies and on land. Conquer enemies using an array of upgradable weapons in both aerial and ground combat. Choose your airship. A maneuverable sloop, a spacious barge, or something in between — choose the airship that fits your playstyle. Gather resources for powerful upgrades. Upgrade your weapons and ship to unleash devastating firepower against the invading forces. Defend the floating islands. Liberate the floating islands of Aspya, restore the land, and defend the inhabitants against future threats. Explore an expansive open world. Navigate through forests, farms, snowy landscapes, and uncover the unseen wonders of the skies. Face the unknown. Unravel the secrets of the Swarm hidden within the mysterious depths of the dark clouds. Embark on thrilling raid missions. Finished the main storyline? Push your skills to the limit, face diverse challenges, annihilate hordes of enemies, and earn unique rewards! Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • • Join our community to discuss the upcoming launch and to chat with other captains: Discord Reddit Twitter Facebook Instagram New Features and ImprovementsApr 19, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Captains! Get ready to fly high in the skies of Black Skylands! The launch of Black Skylands is just around the corner, and we can't wait for our community to experience all the incredible changes we've made to the game. From streamlined gameplay mechanics to a more immersive narrative, we've pulled out all the stops to ensure that this is the best version of the game yet! Since Early Access launched in 2021, we've added a ton of new content and features to the game with a series of updates which introduced new weapons, abilities, and expanded areas to explore. Treasure Seeker Update: With our first update, we introduced a treasure-seeking feature, side quests, and rewards to Black Skylands. We also unleashed 6 new types of Swarm weapons, and 60 new weapon mods for players to enjoy. And that was just the beginning! The Ice Kraken Update: This update brought some serious firepower with the Ice Kraken aerial event boss. We also introduced random aerial encounters with big enemy ships to raid, opportunities to help civilians, and even a heart-pounding race to avoid an erupting volcano. Plus, we added new active abilities for Eva to keep the gameplay fresh and exciting. The Raids Update: With the addition of roguelike mechanic raids, this offered a new challenge to players who had already completed the main storyline. But we didn't stop there - additionally, after listening to player feedback, we made significant quality of life improvements, making it easier than ever to enjoy Black Skylands. The Aerial Update: Our latest update brought Black Skylands to new heights with the addition of new aerial enemies. The aerial combat system had undergone a major revamp, providing players with a more dynamic and engaging experience. And with a new damage model for enemy and friendly ships, every dogfight now felt like a life or death struggle! New Features Story Black Skylands has undergone some significant changes to its story and plot, and we couldn't be more excited to share them with our community! We've reworked the narrative to create a more immersive and memorable experience that we believe you'll love. Eva is now a skilled and brave young marshal, fighting to protect her people from the invading Falcons and Swarm. With a wide range of new enemies and characters to encounter, as well as redesigned versions of classic foes, every battle will be a fresh and exciting challenge. And with new islands to explore, players will be able to delve even deeper into the rich and immersive world of Black Skylands. Gameplay In Black Skylands, the skies are yours to conquer - without the distraction of factions brawling for power. This means you'll be able to focus on exploring the world, upgrading your ship, and taking on thrilling battles without any external interference from faction warfare. A crew won't be joining you on your airship, but that's okay - you'll be the one calling the shots and making the tough decisions! You'll have to use all of your ski...Black Skylands Closed Playtest 4.0Mar 24, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Captains! The time has come to embark on another epic adventure, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Black Skylands is nearing completion, and we're looking for explorers to join our latest playtest. The playtest will take place for one week, and we invite all interested players to participate. We encourage you to explore every aspect of the game, report any bugs you encounter, and provide feedback to help us improve everyone's gaming experience. Your input will be invaluable as we work to make Black Skylands the best it can be before its release this Summer! Please note: You must already have the game in your Steam library to participate in the playtest. HOW TO JOIN The playtest will start on March 27th (17:00 CET) and end on April 3rd (17:00). To join the playtest, please go to our official Discord server and then open the #assign-role channel. Follow the channel instructions if you wish to participate. As soon as you do, you will be assigned a special Playtester 4.0 role on the server and gain access to private playtest channels where you can share observations, give feedback and report issues. After playing, please take a moment to fill out the feedback form that will be available on Discord. Fair winds, Captains! Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • • Join our community to share feedback and chat with other captains: Discord Reddit Twitter Facebook Instagram Release & Console AnnouncementMar 15, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Captains! Rev up your airship’s engine - Black Skylands is coming to all platforms in Summer 2023! Since Early Access launched in 2021, we’ve released four major updates enhancing player experience, while also expanding the game's story: Treasure Seeker The Ice Kraken The Raids Update The Aerial Update Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing major gameplay developments, story changes and new features that will be available on release. Keep an eye on our socials for the official launch date! Fair winds, Captains! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • • Join our community: Discord Reddit Twitter Facebook InstagramBlack Skylands Closed Playtest 3.0Jan 27, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Captains! The Black Skylands Closed Playtest 3.0 has now ended. Thank you to all the players that took part in the playtest and gave feedback to the developers so that we can improve everyone’s gaming experience! Fair winds, Captains! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143810/Black_Skylands/ Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • • Join our community to share feedback and chat with other captains: Discord Reddit Twitter Facebook Instagram Black Skylands is 40% OFF!Jan 23, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/872f34994f51447c21e76e03308f7887c642e824.png Greetings, Captains! Black Skylands is part of the Steam Base Builder Fest 2023 with 40% OFF until January 30th. Become captain of an airship today, and gather resources to upgrade your ship & build powerful weapons as you explore the world of the skies! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143810/Black_Skylands/ Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • • Join our community to share feedback and chat with other captains: Discord Reddit Twitter Facebook Instagram Happy Holidays, Captains!Dec 24, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsHappy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Hungry Couch! Thank you all for supporting us throughout the year - we really appreciate it. May this holiday season be filled with good cheer, joy, and of course, plenty of gaming. See you all in 2023, Captains! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/9d4639baa7ff920a1f95275796b6d9b3ca24c329.png Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • •The Winter SaleDec 22, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Captains! The Winter Sale begins – from today to January 5th, you will have the opportunity to purchase Black Skylands with a 35% discount ☃️ Fair winds and happy holidays! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/c8518085d92d78f67e3baae99fbf0e06264a4cae.pngChristmas has come to Black Skylands!Dec 20, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Captains! We've just released a little update to get you into the Christmas spirit. Update your game and remember to check out Turtletown before you embark on your new journey through the lands of Aspia!🎄 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/a8ad9e0a995f60a5bcc3e36887728e54bbe7550f.png Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png • • • What’s NewDec 12, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Captains! We’ve got some freshly cooked updates and inside info for you today, so grab a cup of tea and make sure you’re sitting comfortably. It has now been over a month since our last Aerial update (look here if you somehow missed it) and we are now gradually moving towards the last and largest release update of Black Skylands. HOWEVER, there are still a couple of small patches that await you before that (spoiler: one of them is already coming this month 😉). Our main priority now is to add more depth to your experience as you complete Black Skylands: making changes to player progression, redesigning certain systems, reworking or even removing certain frustrating mechanics and working on convoluted / overcomplicated systems, mainly by simplifying them. The last update for the release will include land and air opponent balance improvements and also completely new locations, new bosses... and a new plot! But we will tell you about that a bit later 🤫 For now, we want to thank you for all of your comments, suggestions and criticism from the bottom of our hearts, as well as sharing info about some of the latest game updates, while trying to avoid spoilers as much as we can. So As we wrote earlier, we are working on lots of new content that awaits you in the final update right now. For instance, one of the new locations is below — it’s been said that the place looks very harmless and even cozy at first sight... or does it? 👹 https://i.imgur.com/DBFikGH.gif We’re not forgetting about improvements for Eva either and we will tell you about one of them — you can now use amulets. These are new items which provide various bonuses and you will be able to equip several of them at the same time. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/62bdf823e489acad92100954d65fba0dbece1a8f.png While the artists were distracted with coffee and talking about art, we immediately managed to sneak a picture of one the new heroines away from them. What role do you think she’ll play? Share your ideas! https://i.imgur.com/B8h28kA.gif There is also something new from the world of flora and fauna. https://i.imgur.com/a1zo9ot.gif In addition to creating new content, we’re not forgetting to update what we have already — for instance, we have changed the battle against the first boss so that it now consists of two parts. There’s a clip of the updated first part below. https://i.imgur.com/zi1JbrX.gif In future, you will also be able to smelt Red and Blue Ore into Weapon and Ship Steel at the Factory. https://i.imgur.com/hNeLjH2.gif In addition to all of that, we continue working on changes to weapon and ship component upgrades. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/f42c70cb1884120a96c7a8b7b9aced152dedcce5.png That’s it for today. Thanks for staying with us and see you soon! Oh, and one more thing — if there are any aspects of the game that you want more details about, share them with us. We read all of your comments! Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.p...Nominate Black Skylands for the Labor Of Love Award!Nov 25, 2022 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Captains! First of all we want to thank each one of you for your continuous Black Skylands support. Your passion gives us energy to improve the game further and tailor it in the best possible experience. Throughout the Early Access stage we managed to deliver several big updates, but they would have never been as good as they are now without great and detailed feedback you provide to us. And we want to ask for your support again. We would really appreciate, if you could dedicate several minutes of your time and nominate the game in the Steam Awards 2022 ‘Labor of Love’ category. This will mean a lot to us. Thank you for staying with the game and for your help in developing it. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/074c1100420f71d60bb6ff9833da82152e089601.png Yours truly, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35733426/e5292bac61363f916723d32532498b98a515b439.png

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