What changed in Town of Salem in 2018

Changed the not suspicious message for the Sheriff when they interrogate someone.

Fixed a bug where the message 'I am blackmailed' did not show when defending yourself on the stand.

Individuals identified as botters will be permanently blacklisted from the game and forums.

Banning of players involved in botting, including those linked to spam and account brute force attacks.

Introduced a new referral code system allowing premium users to earn up to 25 referral codes.

Implemented several improvements to the spam filter across all platforms.

Players can redeem trial codes to create trial accounts, allowing them to play 5 games before needing to make a purchase.

Resolved an issue related to wills after a Janitor cleaned a player.

Referral rewards increased from 100 to 1300 Town Points for each successful referral, with additional rewards for referrals beyond 5.

Mobile ranked play re-enabled after fixing disconnection issues.

Addressed an issue that was causing some purchases to fail on mobile.

Resolved various issues causing mobile users to disconnect.

Players suspended or banned will now receive reason feedback upon login.

Changed the 'I am blackmailed.' message to be allowed only once per trial.

Sheriff will now only see 'Your target is suspicious' instead of specific role feedback.

A jailed Werewolf will now direct attack his captor instead of doing a passive attack.

Implemented restrictions on repeating messages and typing in all caps to reduce spam.

Fixed a bug where promotion popups were shown to referral users who had not upgraded to premium.

Fixed issues with Guardian Angel achievements and 'target was attacked' feedback.

Added a required 'I Agree' captcha for requesting trial codes to discourage public posting.

Players will now see a link to the patch notes instead of a connection error when servers are down for a patch.

Trial accounts will now correctly mark the user who provided the redeem code as their referrer.

New 'Redeem' button for trial accounts allows users to enter codes and play 5 games before needing to purchase.

Refer-A-Friend rewards increased from 100 to 1300 Town Points per successful referral.

New system allows premium users to generate referral codes for friends after reaching certain game milestones.

Referral features are not yet available on mobile but will be included in a future patch.

Users can now claim referral codes through a new button interface.

Fixed bug where Mafioso would see targets night defense being too high while jailed.

Fixed bug where SerialKiller would get roleblocked feedback when killing a Pirate who wasn't dueling them.

A new vampire focused mode available in the Chaos game type.

Vampires can now kill when they have a full faction.

Plans to add referral codes for premium users to allow friends to play a limited number of games.

Existing accounts with at least 1 game played or a real money purchase are grandfathered into the new system.

Plans to improve suspension and AFK systems to encourage better behavior and quality games.

Town of Salem moves away from a free-to-play model to improve community health and reduce botting issues.

New users can register and login but will be limited to friends chat and using the cauldron until they purchase an upgrade.

The move to Pay to Play aims to clean up the community and create a better gaming environment.

Fixed an exploit that allowed botters and scripters to manipulate the game.

The ignore command now also ignores whispers from the ignored player.

A simple question system for new users to help combat the bot problem. Players must answer the question to chat.

Implemented auto tracking for crash and disconnection issues on mobile devices.

Town of Salem is now available on mobile for iOS and Android with crossplay enabled.

The mobile version of Town of Salem is set to launch on October 14th.

Town of Salem will be available on Android and iOS at 3 PM CST.

Implementation of measures against botting, with permanent bans for offenders.

Players will play 10 placement games before finding out their initial rating for the season.

The Arsonist will no longer be killed by Bodyguards or traps, changing their gameplay dynamics.

Players above gold will be placed at the bottom of their tier, silver players reset to 1200, and bronze players to the top of bronze.

Season 4 of Ranked introduces significant changes to gameplay and resets player ranks.

New characters Star Girl and Super Doge have been added to the game.

Fixed an issue with the Queen Skin's Hanging animation looping.

Fixed an issue where the Vigilante could sometimes target another player after shooting a Town member.

Fixed an issue where if poisoned, healed the next night, and poisoned again, the player wouldn't be notified of the second poisoning.

Fixed an issue where if attacked by Medusa and healed, the player would still be stoned if killed by something that bypasses healing.

The Witch was removed from the Psychic tutorial message as part of their investigative results.

Fixed an issue where if the Vig was controlled to kill the other town member, the Town would win incorrectly.

The Arsonist will no longer die when dousing a player protected by a Bodyguard or traps.

Ranked Season 3 has ended and will transition into an off-season before Season 4 starts.

The Werewolf can no longer visit himself and will not receive an attack message for selecting himself.

New cosmetic skins for Hero City Day and Night have been added.

New skins and pets are now purchasable with Merit Points.

A new location, the Hall of Salem, has been introduced for the new characters.

Fixed an issue that could allow multiple of the same Coven role to spawn in All Any.

Fixed an issue that allowed players to spoof Jailor Death notes.

Fixed an issue where a revealed Mayor could be healed if transported.

Fixed a stalemate issue with Coven roles and Escort as the only roles left.

Fixed an issue that caused Customization changes to not be saved if No Pet was selected.

The Arsonist will no longer die to the Bodyguard or traps when dousing someone.

Progress on the Unity port is significant, improving the game's smoothness and overall polish.

Players will receive rewards based on their rank achieved in Season 3, including the Golden Doge pet for Gold and above.

Ranked Season 3 will end and transition into off-season starting Wednesday, 4pm CST.

Coven Leader could not control the Vigilante to kill someone Night 1.

Amnesiac could not remember they were a Vampire Hunter if one was currently alive.

Doctor was not notified they healed their target if they healed a killing that attacked a trapped player.

If the Jester was hanged without selecting a target, the game could select the Jester as the random target causing no one to die.

Doctor was not notified they healed their target if they healed an Escort or Consort that role blocked a Serial Killer.

If a Necromancer reanimated a dead Godfather to kill someone, it gave the order to the Mafioso changing their target.

Fixed several bugs that allowed a hacked client to perform unauthorized actions.

Crusader skin was incorrectly being labeled as she.

Coven Random Neutral in Coven Custom games could spawn any role, not just Coven Random Neutral roles.

Traps could not protect a Crusader.

Traps from the Trapper were not destroyed if the player trapped was hanged.

This change allows the Jester more options on who to kill, potentially removing impactful roles from the game.

The base rating earned or lost per game will be increased for Ranked Season 3.

Season rewards were previously given based on current rating instead of season high rating.

Fixed an issue where the Doctor achievement 'Stitch Yourself' was not being granted properly.

The start of Ranked Season 3 in Town of Salem.

Fixed an issue where season rewards were given based on current rating instead of season high rating.

Jesters can now kill players who abstain on them when they are hanged.

The base rating that players will earn or lose per game will be increased to help push players to their appropriate tier more quickly.

Fixed several tutorial messages to have the most up to date information.

Fixed an issue where Pestilence would say he killed the Jailor twice when jailed.

Fixed a position issue with the Investigator skin when using the Pixel death animation.

New Golden Townie skins added as rewards for players reaching Gold and above in Ranked.

Fixed an issue where the Spy would not die to Veteran when visiting them, or spread the plague when visiting.

Clarified the Doctor's role card to indicate healing gives Powerful Defense.

The base rating earned or lost per game will be increased for Ranked Season 3.

The Jester can now kill any player who didn't vote INNOCENT on them if they are hanged.

Fixed an issue where Doctor/Crusader weren't notified their target was attacked by Medusa.

Trial System will now boot a player off the server if a report is found guilty.

Fixed an issue that caused users using the Spanish localization to crash when using the Alabaster reaper skin.

Fixed an issue with the error message on Steam when trying to create an account with an email already in use.

The off season for Ranked play begins, with no impact on player ratings.

Fixed an exploit that allowed players to claim free rewards through Steam with Family Sharing.

Fixed an issue where the GA could not purge the poison from a Poisoner if the Necronomicon was in play.

Players who achieved gold rank and above will receive the Golden Townie skins as part of the Ranked Season 2 rewards.

Ranked Season Two will be ending on March 26th, with Season Three starting on March 29th.

The Jester can now kill any player who does not vote innocent on them when hanged, enhancing their gameplay impact.

A new reward for players ranked gold and above, featuring both male and female Golden Townie skins.

Players will receive tiered Merit Points, Lobby Icons, and taunts based on their rank in Season 2.

The Jester can now kill any player who does not vote innocent on them when hanged, enhancing their gameplay impact.

Players will receive tiered Merit Point rewards, Lobby Icons, and taunts based on their rank.

Ranked Season 2 will be ending on March 26th, with Season 3 starting on March 29th.

Doctors now notified when they heal a player from a Bodyguard's counterattack.

A new pet cosmetic added to the game.

Fixed the death animation for the legendary Cauldron brew.

Fixed an issue where a Doctor did not receive notification after healing a player from a Bodyguard's counterattack.

Fixed an issue where the Juggernaut was able to kill Pestilence.

Full name of Vampire Hunter scrolls now displayed correctly.

Cauldron icon now shows cooldown time before it can be used again.

Lovers mode extended for an additional week during Valentine's week.

Fixed an issue where if a player left the game and was then reported, a report was not filed.

Fixed an issue that was causing new friends to be shown as owning the Coven.

Rivals mode removed permanently; Lovers and VIP remain in rotation.

Rivals mode rotated out permanently; Lovers and VIP remain.

The Coven will be free to play for all users from February 16th to 19th.

Fixed an issue where a player who left could be selected as the new VIP.

A new taunt that shoots fireworks above the player.

Fixed several issues where the Juggernaut was not working as intended.

A new pet cosmetic added to the game.

A new taunt that shoots fireworks above the player.

Fixed an issue where the full name of Vampire Hunter scrolls was not displayed.

A new map that changes appearance from day to night.

A new house cosmetic added to the game.

Lovers mode extended for a week during Valentine's week.

Fixed an issue where if a VIP left, the game could select the player who just left as the new VIP.

The Coven will be free to play for all users from February 16th to 19th.

Fixed an issue where the Blast Off death animation wasn't showing correctly.

Fixed an issue where a report was not filed if a player left the game.

Fixed an issue causing new friends to incorrectly show as owning the Coven.

Fixed several issues where Juggernaut was not working as intended.

A new house cosmetic added to the game.

Juggernaut can no longer kill Pestilence, who has Invincible defense.

The Cauldron icon now shows the cooldown left before it can be used again.

A new map that changes from day to night.

Fixed an issue where Juggernaut could kill Pestilence, who has Invincible defense.

Fixed several issues where Juggernaut was not working as intended.

Fixed an issue where the Blast Off death animation wasn't showing correctly.

Fixed an issue causing new friends to be shown as owning the Coven.

A new taunt that shoots fireworks above the player.

Fixed the death animation for the legendary Cauldron brew.

Fixed an issue where a report was not filed if a player left the game.

Fixed an issue where a report was not filed if a player left the game.

Fixed an issue where a player who left could be selected as the new VIP.

Fixed an issue where the full name of Vampire Hunter scrolls was not displayed.

Fixed an issue causing new friends to be shown as owning the Coven.

Rivals mode is rotated out permanently; Lovers and VIP remain.

Rivals mode removed; only Lovers and VIP modes will remain.

A cozy new house added to the game.

Juggernaut can no longer kill Pestilence, who has Invincible defense.

A new taunt that shoots fireworks above the player.

Fixed various issues where Juggernaut was not working as intended.

The Cauldron icon now shows the cooldown left before it can be used again.

A new map that changes from day to night.

A map that changes from a golden city to a sea of lava at night.

Lovers mode extended for a week during Valentine's week.

Lovers mode will be active for an additional week.

The Coven will be free to play for all users from February 16th to 19th.

The Coven will be free to play for all users from February 16th to 19th.

Fixed an issue where a Doctor was not notified after healing a player from a Bodyguard's counterattack.

Full name of Vampire Hunter scrolls now displayed correctly.

Players healed by a Doctor from a Bodyguard's counterattack are now notified.

A new house cosmetic added to the game.

Fixed an issue where the game could select a player who just left as the new VIP.

The Cauldron icon now shows the cooldown left before it can be used again.

Raised the player limit needed to start a game in Custom and Rapid modes from 2 to 7.

Raised the player limit to start a game in Custom and Rapid modes from 2 to 7 to prevent abuse.

Fixed a bug causing two bundles to not grant all contained items, retroactively fixed for affected users.

Fixed a bug with two bundles that caused them to not grant all contained items, retroactively fixed for affected users.

Added support for Kickstarter items for backers to use when codes are sent out.

Added support for Trial System rewards including a new Judge skin and lobby icons.

Added support for Kickstarter items for backers to use when codes are sent out.

Fixed a bug that prevented Coven Custom and Rapid game modes from having scaling Merit Point rewards based on game length.

Fixed a bug that prevented Coven Custom and Rapid game modes from having scaling Merit Point rewards based on game length.

Added support for Trial System rewards including a new Judge skin and lobby icons.