Immortal Life News

Bug fixed

1. Fixed a bug that make the game couldn't load the save
2. Add the 3D model for dishes
3. Visual Effect adjustment for Irriwell
4. Add icon for some new designs

Greetings, fellow brothers and sisters!

After a several weeks of intensive development, we’re now glad to present you with our latest content patch – fresh from the oven! But before we push this update to the default branch which would allow everyone play it, it needs to be tested as much as possible in order to prevent major bugs from ruining your game experience.

Those who join the Alpha branch will be able to try our current version, which might contain several undetected bugs and optimization issues, and help us polish it little by little. As a preliminary warning, please note that any progress linked to the Alpha version will corrupt your save files if you move to the Default branch again before the final update is released. If you're still interested in this option, follow the instructions below to switch the branch by yourself:

[h2]HOW TO JOIN THE ALPHA BRANCH OF IMMORTAL LIFE [/h2]

[h3]Step 1: For your safety, start backing up your save files! [/h3]

This is the most important step as the files of the Alpha branch that will be saved in your Cloud storage will replace those you saved locally, damaging them permanently in the process. To prevent this, disable the Cloud Saving feature and visit the following path to copy the folder with your local saves to another safe location in your computer. Don’t switch to the Alpha test before taking this step.

Save Path: [Steam Library Path]/common/一方灵田/SavesDir/[A folder with numbers in its name]

[h3]Step 2: Switch the branch from your Steam library [/h3]

1. Right-click Immortal Life in your Steam Library.
   
2. Choose Properties…
   
3. Choose BETAS tab in the Properties menu.
   
4. Enter the code, zhongtian2022 and click Check Code.
   
5. Click the select button and choose alpha – alpha test to activate the new branch.
   
6. You want to switch back? No problem, click the drop-down menu again and choose none – it will take you back to the Default branch.
   

[h2]SOME NEW THINGS YOU WILL FIND IN THE TEST BRANCH [/h2]

[h3]New content [/h3]

1. A new type of Irriwell you can use to water a 5x5 patch of soil.
   
2. A brand-new watering system that works automatically 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. And the best part is, it doesn’t consume your MP — thank Wei Hong later! We also adjust the size of the watering equipment, so they won’t block your sight for checking the field.
   
3. The Air-Drying Rack is ready for you, with new quests and new cooking recipes on the way. Please don’t play the kitchen mini-game with the new cooking recipe yet, it would crash the game.
   
4. New tag for Monsters added to the Collection Manual.
   
5. You can now customize some of the key bindings in the Settings menu.
   
6. You will unlock a new Warehouse level that will you store more items.
   

[h3]Optimization [/h3]

1. Yow you will be able to see and rotate the 3D models of all items unlocked in your Collection Manual.
   
2. A collection for Manuals and the Filter feature have been added to the game too!
   
3. When getting a Fish specimen, you will now know how many of them you already have.
   
4. Facial expressions have been improved.
   

[h3]Improvements based on our players’ feedback [/h3]

1. New item added for R & D Facility: Raining Petals Wall(1*1).
   
2. Now it will be easier for finding rare items like the Wood Ear.
   
3. The buffs you get through food will have better and longer-lasting effects.
   
4. You can now modify the order of your tools in the Character menu.
   
5. We introduced a pop-up window to let you know which item you are looking at in the Gift-presenting menu.
   
6. We adjusted the attack range for both normal attack and battle spells.
   
7. We have introduced new sound effects for some monsters.
   

[h3]Bugs fixed [/h3]

1. R & D Facility rewards bug fixed (from the quest Raining Petals).
   
2. Fixed a text error for the grade on the Ice Beans you get from the Wandering Vendor.
   
3. Fixed a bug that makes the Buff icon disappear under some circumstances.
   

If you find any other bugs in the test branch, please let us know -- leave your report in the comment section or join our Discord server! We’ll keep working hard to make the game you deserve in the shortest time possible. Thanks for trusting us and enjoying Immortal Life.


Have a great day,
YiFang Studio & 2P Games

Hello there, brothers and sisters:

It’s been half a month since our last Messageboard update, so it should be the perfect time for us to share some updates we’ve been working on and how these changes would look like in the game. Let’s take a look at them!

[h2]MOST RELEVANT CHANGES COMING TO IMMORTAL LIFE[/h2]

1. Custom key binding
   You can customize some of the key bindings in the Settings menu soon.
   
   
2. Auto watering system
   We already introduced the Modified Irriwell with a larger water range in our previous update, but we know it’s not enough to cover your all needs. In the current developing version, we’re creating a brand-new watering system that works automatically 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. And the best part is, it doesn’t consume your MP — thank Wei Hong later!
   
   
   We also adjust the size of the watering equipment so they won’t block your sight for checking the field.
   
   
   
3. Premium Stone Mill and Fermentation Jar
   We are working on enhanced versions of both items. The creation of the jar is still in progress, but we will soon give you more information on how it works. The new Stone Mill is powered (or, we should say... powdered?
4. ba dum tss*) by a spiritual tortoise that frees you from using it by hand. Also, it introduces an option to adjust how many products you need each round.
   
   
   
   
5. New food processing equipment
   The Air-Drying Rack is almost ready for you, with a premium version and new cooking recipes on the way.
   
   
   
   
6. New way of harvesting crops
   Originally, this spell was represented by the bag of seeds you can see in the image below. However, we stopped its development to give it a twist because we think it should be more visually appealing. Stick around if you want to know more!
   
   
   
   
7. Pet system
   These cute buddies will help you a lot in your daily tasks and, of course, you also will be able to enjoy the best part of choosing them as life companions. Raise your pet, give it your best and have fun playing together in the valley.
   
   
   Developing version, you should see a different one when comes online.
   
   
8. Battle system adjustment (1st part)
   In our first battle system adjustment we adjusted the attack range for both normal attack and battle spells. Plus, you should feel it more natural as they match the special effect we designed. We also introduce new sound effects in the developing version.
   
   
9. Raising bees and domestic silkmoths
   We’re already working on these systems with new crop flowers and new recipes for honey!
   
   
10. New feature for creating and dyeing clothes
    Silkmoths will unlock this system to create new cloth and change the way you currently dress. Plus, you’ll be able to modify its color!
    
    
11. A new adventure awaits!
    After hearing about how impressive Jiufeng State is for so long time, why not start a new journey and find out what other mysteries it holds? You will visit some other iconic places of this large area, like the one you can see in the image below.
    
    
    
    

[h2]WHEN ARE THEY COMING?[/h2]

Designing and implementing all these changes is not an easy task. Some of them require more time than others, so they will not all be ready for the next major update. Please stay tuned, we will keep you updated on everything!

We're committed to making as many tests as possible to avoid provoking new major bugs that affect your experience, but please bear in mind it could take a long time due to the limited test environment we have because of our long-distance work-from-home period.

We know you can’t wait to play our latest build, so we made the decision of splitting our game into two different branches:

• The Alpha branch, a private space where we will be testing new features. It's quite unstable and you'll surely find a ton of bugs, but also will allow you to learn about our progress before anyone else.
  
• The Default branch, the one you’re playing right now.
  

We will push all our updates to the Default branch after a test period in the Alpha branch.

We'll be opening the Alpha branch in a few days and share the password you need to unlock it. But before you play, here's a little warning:

❗❗❗We strongly recommend Alpha branch players backup the save locally, and start from the beginning. Using the default branch save might damage your save permanently.

[h2]THE ROAD SO FAR[/h2]

The good news is, that most of our May items have been developed so far, and we even push the facial expression for June in our May update! However, with the limited UI human resources we get, the optimization for the map would be postponed to a later date. Concerning the Pet system, we need more time for developing and testing as the one our team is designing turns out to be more complex than planned.

[h2]WHAT YOU SHOULD SEE IN JUNE[/h2]
We’re glad to announce that a new fellow member will come to the valley! Song Yantong will introduce new gameplay designs and adventures for you to experience soon. We expect to include this character in the Alpha version in early-to-mid June, and then push her to the Default branch after major bugs are fixed.

We even have more changes in mind in June. Our list includes:

1. UX improvement
   You mentioned that some aspects of the game make you feel tired instead of relaxed. We’ve listened to your feedback and discussed what kind of changes we should make to fix this problem. We will be able to give you more information on how we will address these changes very soon.
   
   
2. Main quest update
   Brother Xie gradually learns about the current situation after his awakening. With the new sect recently built and so many people joining it, what will he do next? Will he join your efforts to rebuild what's lost, or does he plan to discover the truth behind the tragedy? You will find out in this new chapter of the story.
   
   
3. New personal stories for some sect members
   You would discover the story behind Song Yantong before you unlock the Bee Raising and Domestic Silkmoth Raising. This June, we would also start developing the story behind Mu Xia and Li Mengqing!
   
   
4. New building: Sect Kitchen
   The Sect kitchen will be unlocked after Mu Xia joins the sect. There will be more gameplay designs dedicated to this part of the game, we would introduce them gradually in future updates!
   
   
5. New trade routes: Fanhua Valley
   Discover the story of this wonderful place and unlock its furniture and products.
   
   
6. New sect building: Sect Training Center
   Brother Xie knows a lot of spells, it’s time to learn from him!
   

What we also included in our plan:

1. More interactivity with your sect members
   
2. Grade of Foundation
   
3. Crops system Update
   
4. Events and Festival
   

Thank you to all members of our community for your continued support, please understand we would adjust our plan when talented ideas come out or we find something we need to do right now. Please refer to the latest announcement.

Thanks for playing and hope you enjoy your cultivation life!

Good evening, brothers and sisters:

An unexpected issue with the Steam Cloud saving system forced us to push a quick patch to prevent more players to lose their save files after today’s update. If you find your save lost, please visit the following directory and search for a folder named “SaveData_backup”.

C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\LocalLow\YiFangStudio\ImmortalLife\MyImmortalLife. Or, alternatively: press Win + R and search “AppData” to jump into this folder. Then, rename the file to "SaveData"(delete the “_backup” part of its name). If your save file is lost forever, please contact Steven Zeng ( [email protected] ) to look for an alternate solution.

Regarding the changes made to fix this, we’re removing the option of choosing between loading the cloud save or the local save file if one of them is empty. The game just will load the most recent one. In addition to this, we also fixed a bug that allowed you to keep playing with 0 HP.

We’re super sorry for the main inconveniences this issue may have caused you,
Yifang Studio & 2P Games

We’re aware that some of you are experiencing issues with the Steam Cloud saving system as a result of the latest update of Immortal Life.

If you suspect that your save file might have been affected by this problem, please check the following directory and let us know if there’s a folder called SaveData_backup.

C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\LocalLow\YiFangStudio\ImmortalLife\MyImmortalLife. Or, alternatively: press Win + R and search "AppData" to jump into the AppData folder.

If you find the folder, rename the folder as “SaveData”. Then, open the game and choose “local save data” to keep playing with your original save file.

In case there’s nothing to do to recover it, please contact our fellow worker Steven Zeng ( [email protected] ) for further help.

Sorry for all the inconveniences this unfortunate situation may have caused you,
YiFang Studio & 2P Games