The experimental branch is here!

There are two core initiatives in making Crunch Element the best it can be: getting quicker feedback and storing feedback in an organized way.

[h3]Live updates straight from the development server[/h3]
Squashing the iteration cycle time is critical in making a game that players enjoy in the end, and a game that "just feels right" in every respect.

The feedback iteration cycle is the process of going from code/art -> playable Steam build -> tester feedback -> code/art (based on feedback). The faster this cycle takes place, the more Crunch Element improves and the more time is spent on effective development. In the last few days, a new solution has been set up to convert this process which used to be done by hand and take a good portion of a day, to a process that requires less than 60 seconds of developer time and moves project files to a playable steam update in about 30 minutes.

This means that testers will receive a constant stream of updates from the development server if they are on the 'experimental' branch on Steam (read how to access it below). In the Discord server, Crunch Element's trusty bot Changelogger will be jotting down the latest patch notes in the #changelog channel so testers never miss an update. By the time you read it there, a new update will already be going through the Steam pipes (if you are on the experimental branch).

[h3]A centralized place for bug reports and suggestions[/h3]
There is now a centralized place for feedback and bug reports! Please direct all suggestions, bug reports, and ideas to the official Crunch Element Nolt board! You can vote on suggestions and have discussion within posts. This will allow greater visibility for in-demand features and common bugs that surface. You will also be able to easily see the status of an idea if it's ever planned and implemented!

[h2]How to get access[/h2]
To access the experimental branch, right click on Crunch Element in your Steam library (if you have testing access), go to 'properties' -> 'betas' Then select the 'experimental' branch which will then download.
The default branch will periodically update with stable versions from the experimental branch. If you would much rather prefer to play on the latest stable version rather than testing the absolute latest version, it is recommended to stay on the default branch.