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For decades, I've been relentlessly searching for a seamless, reliable solution for collaborative screenwriting, and everything has come up way short — until ArcStudio. Finally! An easy to use, rock-solid, one-stop-shop to structure, write, re-write, and note scripts with partners. The developers "get it" and are constantly evolving and improving in response to real users in the field. ArcStudio has saved me so much time and hassle, freeing me up to be creative!
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Unlike the massive 13.0.1 and 13.0.2 updates (which adjusted Kazuya and Sora’s mechanics), version 13.0.3 is a micro update. According to dataminers who have ripped the NSP (Nintendo Submission Package), the changes are minimal but specific:
The official "paper" (patch notes) for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Update 13.0.3
, released on October 8, 2024, is extremely brief. This unexpected update primarily focused on a specific online ranking issue. Nintendo Support Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.3 Patch Notes Online Improvements Fixed a Global Smash Power (GSP) issue
: Resolved a bug where GSP would not return to appropriate levels when a connection was disrupted at a specific time near the end of a match. Important Replay Notice Compatibility Issues Super Smash Bros. Ultimate -NSP--Update 13.0.3-...
: Replays from Version 9.0.0 through 13.0.2 may have compatibility issues after installing this update. Recommendation
: Players should convert important replays into videos before updating by navigating to Vault → Replays → Replay Data → Convert to Video Context and Analysis No Balance Changes
: As promised with Version 13.0.1, this patch did not include any adjustments to fighter power, moves, or mechanics. Unlike the massive 13
: The update specifically targeted an exploit or bug that allowed players to "rage quit" without properly losing GSP, which had recently gained attention in the competitive community. System Requirements : This update was released alongside Nintendo Switch Firmware Version 19.0.0
For further details, you can view the official update history on the Nintendo Support page
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Because there is no version 14.0.0, the competitive Smash community (including the PGRU) officially froze the ruleset on 13.0.3. Tournaments use this version to ensure consistency.
Furthermore, the modding community has built massive "rebalance" and "Legacy XP" mods specifically for 13.0.3. If you want to play mods like HewDraw Remix, Smash Infinite, or Beyond Melee, you must remain on this version. Updating to a hypothetical future patch (if one ever dropped) would break these mods.
When searching for the "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate -NSP--Update 13.0.3-..." bundle, you are technically looking for two separate files that need to be merged (installed) via a Title Manager (like DBI or Tinfoil).
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No! We release features often (often multiple per week!), and you're always on the latest and greatest version with the Pro plan (also on other plans, but some features might not be included).
Yes! Arc Studio has real-time collaboration built in, but continues to work seamlessly when offline.
Inviting collaborators requires a subscription, but collaborating itself can be done on the free plan (script editing and commenting are included in the free plan). If your collaborators want to use the advanced features in the Pro plan (outlining, custom formatting, etc.), they will also need to upgrade.
Not at this point, though we might have one in the future. You can use Arc Studio in Chrome on any Android device, though we don't offer long-term offline support.
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The most efficient, elegant, intuitive, and all around user-friendly screenwriting software I've ever used — and I've used them all.
Arc Studio lets us collaborate across the entire season and manage incoming notes or changes without ever losing track of a single thing. Can’t imagine ever going back.
For decades I've been searching for a seamless screenwriting app and and everything has come up way short – until Arc Studio. Writing and collaborating is easier than ever and it gets better every week. Well done!
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