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'''Starmail''' is an in-game mechanic that allows NPCs to contact [[Beatrix LeBeau|the player]] periodically throughout the game.
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'''Starmail''' is an in-game mechanic found through the [[Ranch House]] menu by clicking the "Starmail" button. It allows the player to read any Starmail [[Beatrix LeBeau|the player]] receives over the course of the game. Any unread Starmail is automatically considered read once opening it.
   
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Since Starmail is the trigger for some of the major features unlocked during the course of the game, reading Starmail is required to fully progress in the game.
   
 
==Introduction==
  
==Introduction==
 
[[File:StarmailUIRanchHouse.png|300px|thumb]]
  
[[File:StarmailUIRanchHouse.png|300px|thumb]]
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Starmail is received when certain requirements have been met. If a certain starmail is in a series of starmails, such as [[Starmail#NPCs|Rancher introduction Starmails]], it must be read before being able receive the next one. Certain Starmail act as triggers to unlock new features, such as the [[7Zee Rewards Club]], so must be opened to be able to receive them.
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Starmail is received when certain requirements have been met. If a certain starmail is in a series of starmails, such as [[Starmail#Ranchers|Rancher introduction Starmails]], it must be read before being able receive the next one. Certain Starmail act as triggers to unlock new features, such as the [[7Zee Rewards Club]], so must be opened to be able to receive them.
   
 
While Starmail does not allow the player to directly respond to received starmail, some of [[Casey|Casey's]] responses appear to be to a previous conversation, which implies that Beatrix responds to them when reading them.
  
While Starmail does not allow the player to directly respond to received starmail, some of [[Casey|Casey's]] responses appear to be to a previous conversation, which implies that Beatrix responds to them when reading them.
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It is required to read Starmail to fully progress in the game. Viewing Casey's final Starmail '''Another tour''' after viewing [[Hobson Twillgers]]'s final note in [[The Glass Desert]] triggers the credits.
 
   
 
==[[NPCs|Ranchers]]==
  
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|[[File:StarmailViktorWelcome.png|200px]]
  
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|At the earliest at noon on Day 3; Thora's welcome starmail must be read first to receive it.
  
|At the earliest at noon on Day 3; Thora's welcome starmail must be read first to receive it.
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|[[File:StarmailViktorBusinessPartner.png|200px]]
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|Once the large Slime Gate to [[The Ancient Ruins]] is opened, [[The Lab]] has been purchased, and have the [[Treasure Pods#Opening_them|Treasure Cracker MK II]] unlocked and purchased, Viktor will send this Starmail after [[Range Exchange|completing a trade with him]], which will activate the [[Static Teleporter]] in the barn of the lab leading to [[Viktor's Workshop]].
 
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|Received after unlocking [[The Moss Blanket]], and purchasing [[The Overgrowth]].<br />Reading it activates the [[Static Teleporter]] near the Overgrowth to leading to [[Ogden's Retreat]].
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|Once either [[Slime Gate]] to [[The Moss Blanket]] is opened and [[The Overgrowth]] is purchased, Ogden will send this Starmail after [[Range Exchange|completing a trade with him]], which will activate the [[Static Teleporter]] near the Overgrowth leading to [[Ogden's Retreat]].
 
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|[[File:StarmailMochiBusinessPartner.png|200px]]
  
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|Received after unlocking either [[Slime Gate]] to [[The Indigo Quarry]], and purchasing[[The Grotto]].<br />Reading it activates the [[Static Teleporter]] in the grotto leading to [[Mochi's Manor]].
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|Once either [[Slime Gate]] to [[The Indigo Quarry]] is opened and [[The Grotto]] is purchased, Mochi will send this Starmail after [[Range Exchange|completing a trade with her]], which will activate the [[Static Teleporter]] in the grotto leading to [[Mochi's Manor]].
 
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|Starmail is received after triggering the credits.<br />To do so, you must view the final Hobson note in the north of the Glass Desert building, and read the '''Another tour''' Starmail from Casey - ''Returning to Ranch'' will trigger the credits.
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|Starmail is received after triggering the credits.
 
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==[[7Zee Corporation]]==
  
==[[7Zee Corporation]]==
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==[[Casey]]==
  
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|Received 24 hours after reading '''RE: the... VAN'''.
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|Received 24 hours after opening the [[Ancient Ruins]] plort gate, or 24 hours after reading '''RE: the... VAN''' if you have already opened it'''.'''
 
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|Received 24 hours after opening five Slime Gates plus The Ancient Ruins gate, or 24 hours after reading '''Coming home''' if you have already opened them.
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|Received 24 hours after unlocking the [[Glass Desert]], or 24 hours after reading '''Coming home''' if you have already unlocked it.
 
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|[[File:Life is different now.png|thumb|200px]]
  
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|Received 24 hours after reading [[Hobson Twillgers|Hobson]]'s last note in [[The Glass Desert]], or 24 hours after reading '''Re: London''' if it has already been read.
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|Received 24 hours after reading '''Re: London'''.
 
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|[[File:AnotherTour.png|thumb|200px]]
  
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|Received 6 hours after reading '''Life is different now'''; triggers the End Credits when you ''Return to Ranch''
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|Received 6 hours after reading [[Hobson Twillgers|Hobson]]'s last note in [[The Glass Desert]], or 6 hours after reading '''Life is different now''' if it has already been read; triggers the End Credits when you ''Return to Ranch.''
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==Secret Style==
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|[[File:SecretStyleStarmail.png|thumb|200px]]
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|Received within 10 in-game minutes when loading or starting a new save after purchasing the paid [[Secret Style Pack]] [[Downloadable Content|DLC]].
 
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==Changelog==
  
==Changelog==
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*'''1.2.0''' - Mochi will invite you to her Manor after you successfully complete a Range Exchange request with her, unlock the Indigo Quarry, and purchase The Grotto ranch expansion. Please note that you will need to complete a NEW Range Exchange request from Mochi in order to trigger her contacting you.
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*'''[[Game Versions/Version 1.4.0|1.4.0]]''' - ''(Undocumented)'' [[Viktor Humphries|Viktor]] will send you a starmail inviting you to [[Viktor's Workshop|his workshop]] after you unlock [[the Ancient Ruins]], unlock [[the Lab]], unlock the [[Treasure Pods#Opening them|Treasure Cracker Mk II]], and then successfully complete at least one [[Range Exchange]] trade with him.
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**''(Undocumented)'' - The [[Secret Style Pack]] was also implemented. A starmail will be sent informing the player of the cosmetic unlockables dotted around the map.
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*'''1.1.0''' - Ogden will send you a starmail inviting you to his retreat after you successfully complete at least one Range Exchange with him, unlock the Moss Blanket, and unlock the Overgrowth.
  
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*'''[[Game Versions/Version 1.2.0|1.2.0]]''' - ''(Undocumented)'' [[Mochi Miles|Mochi]] will send you a starmail inviting you to [[Mochi's Manor|her manor]] after you unlock [[the Indigo Quarry]], unlock [[the Grotto]], and then successfully complete at least one Range Exchange trade with her.
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*'''1.0.1''' - Starmail popups now disappear once you’ve read the mail.
  
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*'''[[Game Versions/Version 1.1.0|1.1.0]]''' - [[Ogden Ortiz|Ogden]] will send you a starmail inviting you to [[Ogden's Retreat|his retreat]] after you unlock [[the Moss Blanket]], unlock [[the Overgrowth]], and then successfully complete at least one Range Exchange trade with him.
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*'''1.0.0''' - Added the final Hobson journal nodes and Casey starmail to Adventure Mode. Reading both is required for ‘completing’ Adventure Mode.
  
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*'''[[Game Versions/Version 1.0.1|1.0.1]]''' - Starmail popups now disappear once you’ve read the mail.
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*'''0.6.0''' - Starmails from Casey have been overhauled to reduce feelings of clinginess, be less dramatic, and fit more with the tone of the game. However, the conclusion to the story remains unchanged. Another two StarMail messages were added, totalling 10.
  
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*'''[[Game Versions/Version 1.0.0|1.0.0]]''' - Added the final Hobson journal nodes and Casey starmail to Adventure Mode. Reading both is required for ‘completing’ Adventure Mode.
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*'''0.5.1''' - Implemented with the first 8 StarMail.
  
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*'''[[Game Versions/Version 0.6.0|0.6.0]]''' - Starmails from Casey have been overhauled to reduce feelings of clinginess, be less dramatic, and fit more with the tone of the game. However, the conclusion to the story remains unchanged.
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*'''[[Game Versions/Version 0.5.1|0.5.1]]''' - The 7Zee Rewards Club is a new feature that rewards highly successful ranchers with unique rewards. Starting at noon on day 7 you’ll receive a starmail form 7Zee introducing you to the rewards club. You must read the starmail in order to unlock the rewards club.
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**You will now receive occasional starmails from Casey, someone important to Beatrix whom she left behind back on Earth. Both Casey and Hobson’s story will be completed in a future update.
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**Starmail now has an unread mail notification showing you how many unread mails you still need to read. Hopefully it doesn’t cause as much anxiety as the one you stare at in real life, reminding you that you should be replying to those emails instead of reading Slime Rancher patch notes.
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**The starmail interface has received some visual improvements and readability changes.
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*'''[[Game Versions/Version 0.4.0|0.4.0]]''' - Starmails that notified you of new items in the shop have been removed and replaced with pedia-style pop up notifications. Starmail will now be reserved for only the most important missives, and perhaps an occasional request for newbucks from a galactic prince.
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**Fixed confusing no-longer relevant bit in starmail from [[Thora West|Thora]].
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*'''[[Game Versions/Version 0.3.0|0.3.0]]''' - Entering the ranch house still pauses time, but Starmail cannot be accessed in [[Five Day Rush|5-Day Rush]].
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**'''0.3.0b''' - Fix missing StarMails.
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*'''[[Game Versions/Version 0.2.5|0.2.5]]''' - Fix bug where the Starmail content did not initially scroll to the correct position.
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*'''[[Game Versions/Version 0.2.2|0.2.2]]''' - Fixed bug where starmail was lost on game reload.
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*'''Before Update 0.2.0''' - Implemented.
   
   
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Revision as of 12:46, 13 April 2020

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Overview



Starmail SP

Starmail is an in-game mechanic found through the Ranch House menu by clicking the "Starmail" button. It allows the player to read any Starmail the player receives over the course of the game. Any unread Starmail is automatically considered read once opening it.

Since Starmail is the trigger for some of the major features unlocked during the course of the game, reading Starmail is required to fully progress in the game.

Introduction

StarmailUIRanchHouse

Starmail is received when certain requirements have been met. If a certain starmail is in a series of starmails, such as Rancher introduction Starmails, it must be read before being able receive the next one. Certain Starmail act as triggers to unlock new features, such as the 7Zee Rewards Club, so must be opened to be able to receive them.

While Starmail does not allow the player to directly respond to received starmail, some of Casey's responses appear to be to a previous conversation, which implies that Beatrix responds to them when reading them.

Ranchers

Thora West

 
Starmail Requirements
StarmailThoraWelcome At the earliest at noon on Day 2.

Viktor Humphries

 
Starmail Requirements
StarmailViktorWelcome At the earliest at noon on Day 3; Thora's welcome starmail must be read first to receive it.
StarmailViktorBusinessPartner Once the large Slime Gate to The Ancient Ruins is opened, The Lab has been purchased, and have the Treasure Cracker MK II unlocked and purchased, Viktor will send this Starmail after completing a trade with him, which will activate the Static Teleporter in the barn of the lab leading to Viktor's Workshop.

Ogden Ortiz

 
Starmail Requirements
StarmailOgdenWelcome At the earliest at noon on Day 4; Viktor's welcome starmail must be read first to receive it.
StarmailOgdenBusinessPartner Once either Slime Gate to The Moss Blanket is opened and The Overgrowth is purchased, Ogden will send this Starmail after completing a trade with him, which will activate the Static Teleporter near the Overgrowth leading to Ogden's Retreat.

Mochi Miles

 
Starmail Requirements
StarmailMochiWelcome At the earliest at noon on Day 5; Ogden's welcome starmail must be read first to receive it.
StarmailMochiBusinessPartner Once either Slime Gate to The Indigo Quarry is opened and The Grotto is purchased, Mochi will send this Starmail after completing a trade with her, which will activate the Static Teleporter in the grotto leading to Mochi's Manor.

BOb

 
Starmail Requirements
StarmailBObWelcome At the earliest at noon on Day 6; Mochi's welcome starmail must be read first to receive it.

Hobson Twillgers

 
Starmail Requirements
StarmailHobsonVaults Starmail is received after triggering the credits.

7Zee Corporation

 
Starmail Requirements
Starmail7ZeeWelcome Day 1.
Starmail7ZeeRewardsClubWelcome Day 7 at noon.
Starmail7ZeeChromaPacks Received when unlocking the first batch of Chroma Packs at Rank 5 7Zee.
Starmail7ZeeSlimeToys Received when unlocking the basic Slime Toys at Rank 8 7Zee.
Starmail7ZeeRank28 Received when reaching Rank 28 of the 7Zee Rewards Club.

Casey

 
Starmail Requirements
Rise and shine
Received Day 1 at noon.
Pet cactus
Received 48 hours after reading Rise and shine!
The big storm
Received 24 hours after opening your first Slime Gate, or 24 hours after reading My pet cactus if you have already opened a Gate.
The Death Hike
Received 24 hours after opening two Slime Gates, or 24 hours after reading RE: The big storm if you have already opened two.
The van
Received 24 hours after opening three Slime Gates, or 24 hours after reading The death hike if you have already opened three.
New years eve
Received 24 hours after opening the Ancient Ruins plort gate, or 24 hours after reading RE: the... VAN if you have already opened it.
Africa Received 24 hours after opening four Slime Gates, or 24 hours after reading New Year's Eve if you have already opened four.
Coming Home Received 24 hours after opening five Slime Gates, or 24 hours after reading Re: Africa if you have already opened five.
London
Received 24 hours after unlocking the Glass Desert, or 24 hours after reading Coming home if you have already unlocked it.
Life is different now
Received 24 hours after reading Re: London.
AnotherTour
Received 6 hours after reading Hobson's last note in The Glass Desert, or 6 hours after reading Life is different now if it has already been read; triggers the End Credits when you Return to Ranch.

Secret Style

 
Starmail Requirements
SecretStyleStarmail
Received within 10 in-game minutes when loading or starting a new save after purchasing the paid Secret Style Pack DLC.

Changelog

  • 1.4.0 - (Undocumented) Viktor will send you a starmail inviting you to his workshop after you unlock the Ancient Ruins, unlock the Lab, unlock the Treasure Cracker Mk II, and then successfully complete at least one Range Exchange trade with him.
    • (Undocumented) - The Secret Style Pack was also implemented. A starmail will be sent informing the player of the cosmetic unlockables dotted around the map.
  • 1.2.0 - (Undocumented) Mochi will send you a starmail inviting you to her manor after you unlock the Indigo Quarry, unlock the Grotto, and then successfully complete at least one Range Exchange trade with her.
  • 1.1.0 - Ogden will send you a starmail inviting you to his retreat after you unlock the Moss Blanket, unlock the Overgrowth, and then successfully complete at least one Range Exchange trade with him.
  • 1.0.1 - Starmail popups now disappear once you’ve read the mail.
  • 1.0.0 - Added the final Hobson journal nodes and Casey starmail to Adventure Mode. Reading both is required for ‘completing’ Adventure Mode.
  • 0.6.0 - Starmails from Casey have been overhauled to reduce feelings of clinginess, be less dramatic, and fit more with the tone of the game. However, the conclusion to the story remains unchanged.
  • 0.5.1 - The 7Zee Rewards Club is a new feature that rewards highly successful ranchers with unique rewards. Starting at noon on day 7 you’ll receive a starmail form 7Zee introducing you to the rewards club. You must read the starmail in order to unlock the rewards club.
    • You will now receive occasional starmails from Casey, someone important to Beatrix whom she left behind back on Earth. Both Casey and Hobson’s story will be completed in a future update.
    • Starmail now has an unread mail notification showing you how many unread mails you still need to read. Hopefully it doesn’t cause as much anxiety as the one you stare at in real life, reminding you that you should be replying to those emails instead of reading Slime Rancher patch notes.
    • The starmail interface has received some visual improvements and readability changes.
  • 0.4.0 - Starmails that notified you of new items in the shop have been removed and replaced with pedia-style pop up notifications. Starmail will now be reserved for only the most important missives, and perhaps an occasional request for newbucks from a galactic prince.
    • Fixed confusing no-longer relevant bit in starmail from Thora.
  • 0.3.0 - Entering the ranch house still pauses time, but Starmail cannot be accessed in 5-Day Rush.
    • 0.3.0b - Fix missing StarMails.
  • 0.2.5 - Fix bug where the Starmail content did not initially scroll to the correct position.
  • 0.2.2 - Fixed bug where starmail was lost on game reload.
  • Before Update 0.2.0 - Implemented.


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