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WatchstanderNewsWatchstander – Patch v0.0.8
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Watchstander – Patch v0.0.8

Watchstander · published 24 Jul 2025, 03:59 UTC · build 19338129

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⚓ Watchstander – Patch Notes v0.0.8

🧭 Interface & Menu Fixes

  • Menu panels now appear above buttons like Settings and Return to Homeport.

  • Floating buttons are clickable again when the menu is open.

  • You can now switch between NAV-DATA, Radar, and Menu tabs without overlap.

  • Visual flicker when starting Rules of the Road tests has been removed.

  • Leftover UI elements no longer flash after finishing a test.

  • Pop-up windows (like Settings) no longer get stuck behind other UI.

  • Some deeper UI improvements were made to keep things more stable going forward.

  • Minor UI layering bugs are still being cleaned up.

⚙️ Settings & Modal Behavior

  • Settings menu now opens reliably from both the main menu and in-game.

  • Clicking Settings no longer causes weird behavior or freezes.

  • Fixed button confusion that caused some menus not to open.

  • Settings window now consistently shows up on top of the screen.

  • Improved how menus respond to clicks to avoid missed or delayed actions.

  • One bug remains: the Settings menu may still open behind the game during play.

🚨 Game Mode Corrections

  • CO standing orders now correctly appear in Bridge Watch mode.

  • Radar display now loads when starting Bridge Watch.

  • Return to Homeport button now works properly and takes you back to the main menu.

  • Confirmation for Return to Homeport still isn’t always visible — fix coming soon.

🧪 Rules of the Road Test Flow

  • Rules of the Road tests now launch and finish cleanly.

  • You can now review a test and return to where you left off.

  • Menus behave much more predictably during and after a test.

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