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MonoGame 3.8.6.1 is out, a small bug-fix release.

• Scope: mostly bug fixes, not a major release. Full list in the 3.8.6.1 milestone.
• Highlights: stale scissor state after Clear fixed on DesktopGL, plus Assimp loading from BaseDirectory.
• Also: an updated Getting Started Walkthrough by Simon.
• Next: the team is now focused on 3.8.7.