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Version 0.595 Alpha + Playtest

Info

Multiplayer activated again

Localization

■ Added missing localization

■ Changed some localization

Level Design

■ Minor adjustments to the map

Multiplayer

■ Multiplayer activated again

■ Improved sync range between players
■ Improved sync range for items
■ Improved physic interaction for character with physic based items

■ Fixed startup errors

Activated

■ Activated object "barrier" for each claim again

■ Added item "waterbasin05" to each claim, to clear water from other items

Functionality

■ Added missing help instructions
■ Added missing error messages
■ Added missing popup messages

■ Added function for emergency buttons for item "washingplantportable02"
■ Added function to transport items with item "wheelbarrow01"
■ Added function to show eggs from last easter event on tablet (it can be converted after the early access release to g-coins)
■ Added function to show fill value for item "bucket05" inside item "goldtable01"

Changed

■ Changed collision for vehicle "buggy02"
■ Changed collision settings for items on vehicles, not block anymore with vehicle camera (if still blocking, please report the loaded items)
■ Changed steering intensity for vehicle "minidumptruck01"
■ Changed fall speed for item "minersmoss" (reduced issue with falling through the landscape)
■ Changed price label location for vehicle "minidumptruck01"
■ Changed interaction to toggle ramps for vehicle "trailer01", only focus the num plate and press e
■ Changed collision with character for bucket for vehicle "excavator01"
■ Changed friction settings for vehicle "excavator01"
■ Changed friction settings for vehicle "miniexcavator01"
■ Changed volume calculation for item "bucket05"

Troubleshooting

■ Fixed error with showing fps on playerhud
■ Fixed error with closing bugreport details on tablet, if player press esc
■ Fixed error with push vehicles with character, if player collided with wheel collision
■ Fixed error with game crash, if player attach/detach items from vehicles
■ Fixed error with moving arm2 for vehicle "minexcavator01" continuously
■ Fixed error with moving vehicle, if no engine started
■ Fixed error with setup buttons for item "washingplantportable02"
■ Fixed error with show water animation
■ Fixed error with moving after delete items with object "dumpster"
■ Fixed error with moving after delete item with item "hammer01"
■ Fixed error with moving after sending bugreport
■ Fixed error with show crosshair after sending bugreport
■ Fixed error with pickup item "storagerack01" after bought the item
■ Fixed error with pickup item "storagerack02" after bought the item
■ Fixed error with pickup item "storagerack03" after bought the item
■ Fixed error with falling items through the object "container01"
■ Fixed error with falling items through the object "container02"
■ Fixed error with empty water from other items to item "highbanker01"
■ Fixed error with empty water from other items to item "washingplantportable01"
■ Fixed error with empty water from other items to item "washingplantportable02"
■ Fixed error with offset item "minersmoss" if attached to item "washingplantportable02" (maybe :D)
■ Fixed error with moving tracks for vehicle "excavator01" if not in movement
■ Fixed error with moving tracks for vehicle "miniexcavator01" if not in movement
■ Fixed error with still moving parts for vehicle "excavator01" if switch to drivemode
■ Fixed error with still moving parts for vehicle "miniexcavator01" if switch to drivemode
■ Fixed error with gold balance for item "goldtable01"
■ Fixed error with try to put dirt material inside item "mold01" without smelted
■ Fixed error with continue smelting after load the savegame
■ Fixed error with smelting item "goldnugget01" inside item "smeltingfurnace01"
■ Fixed error with smelting item "goldnugget01" inside item "smeltingfurnace02"
■ Fixed error with smelting item "goldbar01" inside item "smeltingfurnace01"
■ Fixed error with smelting item "goldbar01" inside item "smeltingfurnace02"

Improvements

■ Improved steering for vehicle "excavator01"
■ Improved steering for vehicle "miniexcavator01"

Savegame

■ Fixed error with pickup item "bucket01" if attached item "lid01" after loading the savegame
■ Fixed error with pickup item "bucket02" if attached item "lid01" after loading the savegame
■ Fixed error with pickup item "bucket03" if attached item "lid01" after loading the savegame

■ Fixed error with set player inside vehicle after loading the savegame, when player was inside vehicle on save progress

Removed

■ Removed function to freeze/unfreeze item "wheelbarrow01"

Playtest

You have already given us a lot of feedback on the playtest, so we have a little surprise for you.

Who actually came up with the idea of ending the playtest on a Friday?
So we thought we'd extend the playtest by 2 days for the very last time, up to and including Sunday, 8 May 2022 at 9:59pm UTC.

In addition, we are planning another update for this evening, which will include bug fixes and finally the activation of the multiplayer.
So everyone can still actively use the weekend for playtesting - and this time also with friends.

We wish all players a lot of fun in the playtest and keep reporting bugs and suggestions.

Version 0.594 Alpha + Playtest

Inputs

■ Fixed error with input "r" to move arm2 for "excavator01"
■ Fixed error with input "r" to move arm2 for "miniexcavator01"

Functionality

■ Added more logos from streaming partners for vehicle "pickup01"

Changed

■ Changed layout version and help on playerhud

■ Changed store item "smeltingfurnace01"
■ Changed store item "washingplantportable02"
■ Changed store item "pickup01"
■ Changed store item "pickup02"

Troubleshooting

■ Fixed error with attach inventory items after loading a savegame
■ Fixed error with show dirt material for items
■ Fixed error with show dirt material for excavtor
■ Fixed error with delete dirt on claim with vehicle "excavator01"
■ Fixed error with delete dirt on claim with vehicle "miniexcavator01"

Version 0.593 Alpha + Playtest

Level Design

■ Added object "no excavator sign" to beginnerclaims

Reworked

■ Reworked item "smeltingfurnace01"
■ Reworked item "washingplantportable02"

Functionality

■ Added missing help instructions
■ Added missing error messages

■ Added function to rotate item with "LMB" to default rotation, if player held item (help missing)
■ Added function to freeze item "table01" if player leave physic range
■ Added function to freeze item "table02" if player leave physic range
■ Added function to freeze item "storagerack01" if player leave physic range
■ Added function to freeze item "storagerack02" if player leave physic range
■ Added function to freeze item "storagerack03" if player leave physic range

Audio

■ Changed sound location "doorback" for vehicle "buggy01"
■ Changed sound location "doorback" for vehicle "pickup01"
■ Changed sound location "doorback" for vehicle "pickup02"

Troubleshooting

■ Fixed error with interact doors at the store
■ Fixed error with lights for vehicle "excavator01"
■ Fixed error with entering vehicle, if player held an item
■ Fixed error with not freeze character in panning mode
■ Fixed error with smelting process for item "smeltingfurnace01"
■ Fixed error with smelting process for item "smeltingfurnace02"
■ Fixed error with moving body while driving for vehicle "miniexcator01"
■ Fixed error with moving body while driving for vehicle "excator01"

■ Fixed error show wrong error message if player interact with vehicles
■ Fixed error with set correct collision, if player exit vehicle (resolved problem interact with doors in store)

Improvements

■ Improved function for attach item "washingplantportable02" to vehicle "excavator01"
■ Improved function to dig on claim with vehicle "miniexcavator01"
■ Improved function to dig on claim with vehicle "excavator01"

Savegame

■ Added save variable "smelted" for item "meltingcrucible01" to savegame
■ Added save variable "smelted" for item "meltingcrucible02" to savegame

■ Fixed error with falling through the claim after loading the savegame

Release

We have some news for you!

Finally we can give you a date for the Early Access on Steam:
Gold Hunter will be released on Steam on Friday, May 13th, 2022 at 6pm UTC.
At the same time we will stream the Early Access on Twitch - so you can be there live.

As you know, the playtest is currently running on Steam, which allows you to test the game for free.

The planned end of the playtest was originally May 1st 9.59pm UTC.
However, due to the delays in reworking the multiplayer, we have decided to extend the playtest until May 6, 9.59pm UTC, so that you can still test it extensively.

We hope that with this announcement we can answer your open questions about the release.