The Update Is Live!

As I’m writing this, the big update for the PC version that we’ve been talking about for a while now just went live on Steam! This means you only have to click on Foreign Legion: Buckets of Blood in your Steam games list and the auto-updater should take care of the rest for you. Make sure to tell all of your friends, family, neighbors and perhaps even your pet goldfish, Foreign Legion is back and it brought the big guns!

We’ve worked hard on this update and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing support you have given us throughout the last few months. A great big hug goes out to the people at Valve as well, for helping us getting our game out to you!

Feel free to leave a comment on your thoughts about the game, or head on over to the Steam forums for more in-depth discussion. Don’t linger too long however, the rebels are closing in!

Written by Merlijn on Saturday, December 19th 2009

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By L3pus on December 19th 2009

How do you get this Game on a MAC?
Steam does not support MAc.

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By Jasien on December 19th 2009

I just played the chicken level .. and it is funny xD

That giant chciken pooping out explosive eggs :P

Awesome !

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By jello on December 19th 2009

http://www.gametreeonline.com/sakari/foreign-legion-buckets-of-blood/ :o)

[found via http://sakari-indie.com/foreign_legion/ ;o)]

Thanks, Sakari Indie! That’s what I call commitment to your product - and I don’t regret buying FL. :o)

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By Matt on December 19th 2009

http://www.gametreeonline.com/sakari/foreign-legion-buckets-of-blood/ doesn’t show any notification of updates…

PLEASE Sakari-Indie!  UPDATE THIS FOR MAC, or at least let us know when you plan to do so.  I have been asking this for months and no one has responded.

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By Mr_Fayce on December 19th 2009

Amazing update.

Lots of humor, variety in missions, weapons are awesome too.

Couldn’t be any better. I’ll be buying you guys a beer when my next payday comes in, VERY nice job.

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By Magiciandude on December 19th 2009

Wow,
I am VERY impressed!
You guys are awesome!!!
No, you guys are BEYOND awesome!!!

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By Ian Menarek on December 19th 2009

So much fun good job!

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By Chris on December 19th 2009

This is so much fun! When you all release anything else in the future, you have me as a customer!!!

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By Gameslave on December 19th 2009

This is an amazing update, with the addition of Multiplayer, I think you guys will have fully finished the game. Which means you could make some more great games! Thanks for a free update! :D

P.S. When I get a job, I WILL buy you guys a few beers :P

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By Major Isoor on December 19th 2009

Actually, here’s a possible idea for next time’s big update - what about Steam Cloud support, so we don’t lose our data when/if we play from another computer? (although you may already have that, or a similar system, I haven’t really looked into it)

Just a thought! :D

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By ASDIOPF on December 19th 2009

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! WHAT THE FUCK GUYS?! NO MAC UPDATE?! YOU MADE THIS GAME ORIGINALLY FOR MAC AND THE FUCKING PC USERS GET IT FUCKING FIRST?! BULLSHIT.

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By Major Isoor on December 19th 2009

Uuuh, you should probably keep that temper of yours under control - I’m pretty sure they’re going to port the update across to the Mac, so you shouldn’t worry; they probably chose to update the PC version first because there’s no doubt a larger market on it ;)

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By Azze on December 19th 2009

You guys in Sakari indie should anounce this update in steam news. This way it could get potential new buyers and wake up thoese who have already bought the game but have forget it since launch.

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By Jasien on December 19th 2009

Hey um, how about you guys the Sakari - indie Team add us (Your fans) On steam ? :D

That would be awesome if you could ...

My Steam ID is JasonG5 ...

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By w33n on December 19th 2009

Holy hell.
I only thought there would be 4 missions in total!

I just got to the “Hangar” level, is there any more after that?

But damn, this game is so GOTY for me.
Really, it is.

It’s also my new favorite Indie game.
I hope to see more from the creative minds at Sakari :3

Oh yeah, one question, how long did it take you guys to make this?

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By aaron on December 19th 2009

make a forgien legions buckets of blood 2 or a dlc

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By Jasien on December 19th 2009

While i was walking home I just had the most epic idea !!

See how the Campaign is like in the desert, and you save villagers from rebels and then try to get away, well i was thinking .. why not make 2 more Campaigns ? E.g

1st Campaign = Villagers Saved From Rebels

2nd Campaign = Search and destroy missions in the Jungle (Against Guerrillas)

3rd Campaign = Exterminate a nuclear silo based in Russia (against russian in on snowy maps)

That would be awesome if you had those 3 campaigns .. or they could be called Acts

Act I
Act II
Act III

All of those 3 in FO:BoB ... Hope you like my idea :D

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By Gunpuppet on December 19th 2009

Greetings to all you guys at Sakari-indie. Like everyone else, i just thought I’d drop a comment for you.

I had never imagined this update would be this great, even though the word great can’t cover it. It’s beyond that. It all works so incredibly great, I havn’t stumbled upon any bugs yet.
I could mention all the great things about the update and the game, but that would take me too long.
I just wanted to give you guys my best regards and tell you that this is so amazing, and oh so very appreciated. You might be a small team, but the what you make is quality, and super well thought of.

Like everyone else, I have a few ideas for the (hopefully) next update. Don’t get me wrong now, take a break, you did such a great job. Of course you didn’t have time to implement everything in this update. You also have to leave some for the next one, and the one after that. Just a few thoughts of mine;

The ability to sit/lay down on the ground, for greater cover/shelter in difficult situations.

Grenades would be another neat idea for the next update. Perhaps this could be under a new “Misc weapons” in the weapons section? Together with a knife, sword or something else? Just an idea.

I also wanted to ask you whether or not the multiplayer idea for the game is off the table, or it’ll come in a later update?

Anyways guys. I’ll buy you a beer, because that is the least you deserve.

Such a great job, on such a great game that has turned out oh so well.

PS:

I agree with Azze, advertise this in the steam news! People need to hear of it, it was completely random that i saw your game when i looked through the indie section. I’m going to a private game conference, and I’ll do my best to advertise you - Sakari-indie and your game.

The best of regards and wishes,

Gunpuppet

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By w33n on December 19th 2009

I got an idea for a small “fix” that shouldn’t be THAT hard to make.

Anyway, in that SUPER SECRET LEVEL, it would be more awesome if that “Idle” music just keeps playing, instead of getting abrupted by the heavy guitars.
It just seems more silly when the drums begin to play, too.

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By Jasien on December 19th 2009

I agree with GunPuppet about the ability to crouch or lay down, and grenades would be awesome :D
With ... Smoke grenades too xD

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By Matt on December 19th 2009

Mac news PLEASE!

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By Elise on December 19th 2009

About Mac: We have some problems with gametree online. Once the problems are fixed we will do our best, but is going to take a while.

Elise

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By Jasien on December 19th 2009

I just survived for 30 minutes >:D
I just keep playing it ... the update is so epic !

Keep up the good working and i hope the Multiplayer feature will have the same thing, weapons to be bought and a ranking system :D….

You 3 did a great job ... :D

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By Jones on December 20th 2009

I must say, I’m not happy with the update…because it’s now way too effing addicting!  HAHA!!  Love it!
^.^

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By Scythex on December 20th 2009

I like the update, but im level 10 know and I have enough money for the famas but it says “sorry, can not buy”. same with the psg-1. help?

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By dirt1996 on December 20th 2009

Serious bug issue. If u are in steam after the bus lvl,  the cursor will be stuck in the shooting mode(glued to the center).  This is serious and needs to be fixed.

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By Jasien on December 20th 2009

None of this happened to me :\

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By Major Isoor on December 21st 2009

Wow, that’s a bit odd, dirt, I’ve never had that happen, either - hopefully it gets resolved soon, though :\

Anyway, the update has been great fun - and for the first time in many, many years, I’ve had the “Wheels on the Bus” song stuck in my head for about two days! haha, sad, but true!

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By w33n on December 21st 2009

Okay, due to experiences with the Chaingun before the update, I learned that this is a weapon that isn’t very good.

It’s like trying to kill the enemies by slapping them with fish.

Anyway, I didn’t even consider buying it throughout the whole game, until I got stuck in Night Ops EXTREME.
I bought it and holy shit, it’s so precise it almost ruins the fun.
The crosshair NEVER spreads out, and the bullets are flying in a hails toward the bomb-belts.

I don’t know if that’s a bug or something, but I think the accuracy’s too high.

Oh yeah, and if you fire a weapon (any weapon), then quickly turn around, the shooting sound stops.
It’s like it’s being interrupted by the footstep sound.

Also, make the christmas song play throughout the WHOLE level.

Again, great game, I play it EVERY DAY.
RRRGH.

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By Gunpuppet (Madness) on December 21st 2009

Same here Dirt, never happened to me.

I agree with W33n actually, too high accuracy on the chaingun to be truly honest. As alot of people has said, I’d say go for the christmas song throughout the whole Xmassacre level. And I’ve experienced the shooting sound stopping bug aswell.

Again, great game. Just a few notices.

Regards,

Gunpuppet a.k.a. Madness.

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By dirt1996 on December 21st 2009

Yes.  One thing,  when shooting down hill, the crosshairs no longer reflect where the bullets go.  This may happen at other times. But it is very annoying to shoot at something with a SNIPER and have it miss.  Maybe when you zoom in it should revert to randomly in the crosshairs.  You really need to work on this problem.

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By Sardaukar on December 21st 2009

Just found out there was an update, and now I must say that I don’t regret buying this game, this update is awesome and HUGE. I hope to see more from you guys, either updates or new games!

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By w33n on December 21st 2009

*cough*
What’s this?
Fanart for Foreign Legion?

Oh my goodness, it is!

http://sheezyart.com/art/view/2193773/

Merry Christmas, guys!
Yeah don’t worry, I’ll re-draw this on my PC. Eventually.

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By Anderson Lam on December 22nd 2009

hi, i just got this game for the mac from gametreeonline.com and i was wondering if we would ever get this update so we can enjoy all the new features as well.

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By Your Neighbour on December 22nd 2009

Wicked sick update, this game worthed every dollar paid for

I like the bus and pipeline level on extreme, because those 2 were very extreme

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By Dogchief NL on December 23rd 2009

The update is so awesome!
And i’m very excited for the multiplayer to! =)
But someone mentioned something about a blog where we can see progress or something..?
I dont know but is there something like a blog so we can like see how the multiplayer update is going and when it’s coming?
Well i’m glad i bought this game cause having the icon on my destop make’s me feel like a duck (a super awesome mega duck!)

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By Merlijn on December 23rd 2009

Welcome to the blog, Dogchief! You’re totally on it.

Thanks for the fan art, w33n! Love it!

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By Gunpuppet (Madness) on December 25th 2009

Greetings Merlijn.

I just had a question for you;
what is the maximum reachable level in the game?

I’m currently 25, and i was just wondering if there is a level cap?

Thank you very much, your game is just as great and entertaining as it was day 1.

Best regards and luck,

Gunpuppet (Madness)

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By nik on December 27th 2009

Hello Merlijn.
I like your game.
But there is one trouble: Russian translation. It is terrible! It is stange, in steam shop there is no russian in properties, but when I install game, there is Russian.  I can help you.
I can make good translation for you. Of course for free. Please send me an email, or add me to steam friends. My steam login is nikmaster95. Thank you.

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By nik on December 28th 2009

HI!
I had fully translated this game to Russian! Now it has right translation=)
http://rapidshare.com/files/326897649/lang-RU.xml.html
Check this out!
Please send me an email.

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By w33n on December 28th 2009

@nik
sdighsiahgoashg that’s awesome.
NOW I CAN HAVE Легион ALL OVER THE GAME.

On another note:
http://art2.server07.sheezyart.com/image/219/2196620.png

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By Jasien on December 28th 2009

Awesome drawing w33n

:)
It really looks awesome ..

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By dirt1996 on December 28th 2009

Hey nik its great to see you guys contributing to the game.  Nice art w33n.  Also, if you havent noticed, Sakari Indie has a steam group now.  Might wanna check it out.
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/Foreignoffi
Also BoB is on Metacritic

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By Capz on December 28th 2009

Jullie gasten zijn geweldig bezig! heerlijke update

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By Sbull on December 29th 2009

OMG I brought the game 2 days ago and it’s a holy great game!!!! Only the french translate have dissapointed me (because im french :D) but i have correct it in the languages files and now it’s a perfect game!!

But it will be a MORE perfect game if you guys made an update with multiplayer mode (team deatchmatch, co-op mode etc…) because when i see this game, i think: “wow, need a multiplayer, it will be so cool !!”
Please made an update with multiplayer mode !!

PS: I can’t buy you a beer because i’m only 13 so i have not a paypal account but if i wiil can, i will pay you an EXTRA beer !
XD

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By jawenforcement on December 30th 2009

Love the game, I think it’s great. Multiplayer would be sick!

But HERE’s my beef.

Controller support is not working.

I’m using my 360 controller on a PC, and the axis’s won’t map correctly.

All my buttons work like magic, but axis do nothing.

Any ideas?

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By ramius on December 31st 2009

I own a mac..And I love this game…Can you guys please consider updating the mac version of this game…We need more maps and features.Thanks

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By ramius on January 3rd 2010

I`m a mac user and I really ,really like this game ...You guys have a real winner hear to work with ..The game concept and art style is great .The graphics are minimalistic but with great styling and thats all that really matters..The game has incredible potential for both single player and multiplayer..I hope that you guys will consider us mac users when you are further developing this game.
Thanks.

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By Radom on January 3rd 2010

Can somebody help me i really want this game but i cant buy it(I have an old credit card) if somebody buys it too me (and maybe half life) I will give him my unused mass effect key im really serious please help me! I really want to help the devs
if somebody willing to help contact me on tothguru@citromail.hu

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By nik on January 4th 2010

Hi !
I have the most craziest idea about new multiplayer game in the world!
Your person will have a flat. In that flat you can store weapons, clothes, etc.
To buy new weapons, clothes, etc. you need to go to the city. ( It would be usual multiplayer map for 30-50 persons.)
In city you can meet another player, chat with them, bargain, and make new friends.
There also would be shop where you can buy weapons, gear, etc. There can be a bank, where you can make a deposit for some % a day.

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By stranded on January 4th 2010

Hey! I love this game, it’s pretty fun, please make the XboX 360 Gamepad for Windows work with it (it doesn’t at the moment).

Also I can’t see 1280x1024 resolution in there ;-)

Keep up the good work!

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By Mark Chriss on January 16th 2010

So when can we expect a Mac version of the patch? It’s been almost a month since the PC version came out.

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By Alfonzo on January 18th 2010

I think for mac you can just download it off the website, or on disk or something. All I know is that my friend has it and all he owns is a mac.

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By Alfonzo on January 18th 2010

I also had an idea for the next update. I think they should put a multiplayer into Buckets of Blood, not like a player vs player kinda thing, but a coop. Kinda like with left 4 dead. Im probably not the first to think of this, but I’m just it throwing it out there.

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By Alfonzo on January 18th 2010

Hey, just as I was falling asleep, I got an idea, you guys should make a rifle for the game. I’m not talking like an smg try rifel or one of the sniper type ones, Im talkin’ like a single shot bolt-action type deal. Mabey it’s just me,but I feel more satusfied with a kill when it’s with a bolt-action.

I just love the thrill of a kill when it’s with a bolt-action…. Or a grenade launcher. One of those, plz.

You loving player,
Alfonzo.

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By D-Nick on January 19th 2010

Hey, I just wanted to say that I love your game, and how the civilians sing “The Wheels on The Bus” in the terror tours level. Lol. I also wanted to suggest that when/if you guys make a multi player, you shouldmake it a seperate game, same deal as Darwinia and Multiwinia.

I’d buy it.

Thaks for reading this!
D-Nick

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