Terminus: Zombie Survivors - Water & Cook Update Out Now! (V0.9.9)

Hey everyone!

I'm thrilled to announce that the Water & Cook update (V0.9.9) is now officially live. You can play the new update on the default branch! A big thank you to everyone who helped with bug reporting and feedback during the beta period.


Water & Cook Update Teaser:
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In this update, I've introduced new water-related content and significantly revamped the cooking system. The additions include a 💧New Thirst System, 🍳Various Cooking Recipes, 🎣Fishing and Fish Trapping, 🛥️Boat Escape Ending, 🏆New Achievements, and more!


[h2]New Thirst System[/h2]



A thirst system has been added to introduce another layer of complexity to survival. Now, gathering and purifying water is essential. Collect rainwater and purify it to ensure your survival!


[h2]Various Cooking Recipes[/h2]



The cooking system has been overhauled! I've added 50 new recipes, like hamburgers and pizza, to better match your resources and situation. Make use of newly added ingredients to cook up diverse dishes!


[h2]Fishing and Fish Trapping[/h2]



New locations like seas and ponds, along with 14 types of seafood, have been added. Now you can use fishing rods and fish traps to catch a variety of seafood. Strategically utilize the new types of seafood to your advantage!


[h2]Boat Escape Ending[/h2]



I've added a new marina place and a Boat Escape Ending. Now, you have another pathway to victory. Set sail towards survival!


[h2]New Achievements[/h2]



36 new Steam Achievements have been added, largely inspired by the community's suggestions. Thank you once again for your invaluable feedback.



In addition to these new features, I've introduced difficulty levels ranging from "Easy" to "Apocalyptic," revamped the farming system to include fertilizers and watering, and introduced a profile level feature. Please check out the full patch notes below for more details.

As always, thank you for playing Terminus: Zombie Survivors.

Enjoy! 🌊🍲

Best,
In-geon


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1534980


[h3]Full Patch Notes[/h3]
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[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed the bug where corpses in unexplored tiles were mouse-over accessible.
  
• Fixed the bug allowing players to overlap and stack multiple portable generators when installing them at the same location.
  
• Fixed the bug where the Listener Zombie would still attack players even while wearing a gut poncho.
  
• Fixed the error where the fuel requirement for driving was displayed incorrectly.
  
• Fixed the missing tooltip translations for crafting at the Tailor's Workbench.
  
• Fixed the bug where the garage doors at the fire station would still provide insulation even when broken.
  

[h2]Content[/h2]

• Added new places: Park, Seaside, Marina
  
• Added new food ingredients: Onion, Corn, Flour, Milk
  
• Added new seafood items: Shrimp, Halibut, Flounder, Mackerel, Cod, Red Snapper, Bass, Striped Bass, Smelt, Salmon, Trout, Catfish, Lobster, Crab
  
• Added 50 types of new food items and cooking recipes: Meat Skewer, Fish Skewer, Vegetable Skewer, Kebab, Cooked Meat, Cooked Vegetables, Cooked Shrimp, Cooked Fish, Cooked Crab, Cooked Lobster, Cooked Canned Meal, Salt, Ground Meat, Ramen, Pasta, Bolognese Pasta, Rice, Fried Rice, Meat Stew, Seafood Stew, Army Base Stew, Chili, Corn Chowder, Fish Chowder, Tomato Soup, Vegetable Soup, Fish Soup, Dough, Bread, Hamburger, Sandwich, Pie, Meat Pie, Fish Fillet, Sushi, Fish and Chips, Dumplings, Cereal with Milk, Coffee, Coffee with Milk, Cheese, Pizza, Meatballs, Baked Beans, Salad, Dried Meat, Dried Fish, Clean Water, Hamburger Steak
  
• Added new beverage items: Clean Water, Wine, Beer (Bottle)
  
• Added new tool items: Skewer, Pot, Makeshift Fish Trap, Basket Fish Trap, Net Fish Trap, Makeshift Fishing Rod, Fishing Rod
  
• Added new book items: Cooking Pamphlet
  
• Added makeshift rainwater collector and rainwater barrel. When placed outdoors, these will collect rainwater.
  
• Added a tent. Setting up the tent increases temperature and allows for sleep.
  
• Added new skills obtainable only through books: Boat Handling
  
• Added new unique trait for the Cook profession: Master Chef
  
• Added new difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, Hard, Apocalypse.
  
• Added 36 new achievements.
  
• Revamped the farming system. Growth speed and yield can now be increased through watering and fertilizing.
  
• Added crafting recipes: Pot, Makeshift Fishing Rod, Fishing Rod, Makeshift Fish Trap, Basket Fish Trap, Net Fish Trap, Fishing Bait, Fertilizer, Skewer, Makeshift Rainwater Collector, Rain Barrel
  
• Added a new ending where you can escape the city by boat.
  

[h2]Gameplay[/h2]

• Increased the maximum number of selectable traits from 3 to 4.
  
• Changed trait points to increase according to profile level.
  
• Adjusted the overall cost of traits to match profile levels.
  
• Added titles based on profile levels.
  
• Changed all unique occupation traits to be selected by default.
  
• Allowed the use of alcohol, cigarettes, and coffee without requiring specific traits.
  
• Doubled the morale boost when traits for alcohol, cigarettes, and coffee preferences are selected.
  
• Added a hydration system, which replaces the warmth system and affects HP when high or low.
  
• Integrated the warmth system into the body temperature system.
  
• Lowered the body temperature at which HP starts to decrease from 15°C to 10°C.
  
• Allowed for a maximum of 1 HP to be restored per turn when the body temperature is above 15°C.
  
• Changed the "wet" condition to affect body temperature instead of warmth (up to a 4°C decrease at 100% wetness).
  
• Changed the cold adaptation skill to affect body temperature instead of warmth.
  
• Certain amounts of cooked food will temporarily increase body temperature. Lesser amounts may not have this effect.
  
• Added an 'Alcohol' meter to the character. Alcohol decreases hydration, and a 'Drunk' state is added if the alcohol level exceeds 5.
  
• In the 'Drunk' state, AP recovery and hit chance are decreased.
  
• Changed the effect of the Chef's unique skill. Effects of cooking last twice as long at level 3.
  
• Changed the Park Ranger's unique skill to 'Cold Endurance,' reducing HP loss due to cold.
  
• Changed the required tool for making snares to Pliers.
  
• Added the recipe for a makeshift animal trap to the known recipes at the start of the game.
  
• The Steel Stomach trait now prevents disease when drinking dirty water, in addition to eating food.
  
• On difficulties higher than 'Hard,' special zombies may also appear in the Terminus.
  
• Changed burn ointment to ointment and added an HP recovery effect.
  
• Increased the initial freshness of food during world creation.
  
• Overall, slowed down the rate of food spoilage by approximately 20%.
  
• Changed the freshness of cooked food to be more influenced by the freshness of the ingredients.
  
• Made the AP needed for cooking vary according to the type and amount of food.
  
• Integrated the satiety increase effect, previously based on individual ingredients, into the cooking recipes.
  
• Consuming food cooked with spoiled ingredients may cause disease.
  
• Crops other than potatoes will yield seeds when harvested at 100% growth.
  
• Increased the effect of adding fuel to a campfire from 2 to 6.
  
• Allowed boats to be repaired using a wrench, in addition to cars.
  
• Disabled the ability to earn achievements when sandbox options are enabled.
  
• Changed portable generators to be placed between two tiles, allowing usage from both sides.
  
• Reduced the morale recovery effect of the Bible from 1.5 to 1.
  
• Increased the effect of the Priest's Devout Reading skill from 2 times to 3 times.
  
• Added an effect to the Parkour trait that, besides preventing sprain, also halves the AP cost when passing through windows and fences.
  
• Reduced the maximum number of Cat's Eyes that can be obtained from 5 to 4.
  
• Changed driving to consume approximately 40% more fuel.
  
• Varied melee weapon damage by approximately ±20% depending on durability.
  
• Allowed the 'sleep until all status ailments are healed' option to be used in case of headaches and being drunk.
  
• Changed the effect of Survival Cooking from 20% to 15%.
  
• Changed the fuel effect of map fragments to 0.5.
  
• Added wire and nails to the items that can be obtained by breaking furniture.
  

[h2]Performance[/h2]

• Improved rendering methods to make greater use of OpenGL directly for performance enhancement.
  

[h2]Sound[/h2]

• Added ambient sounds. (Waves, boats, etc.)
  
• Added sound effects. (Fishing, cooking, fertilizer production, making fishing bait, fertilizing, etc.)
  

[h2]UI[/h2]

• Added item icons to the crafting and cooking recipe lists.
  
• Added icons above the character when in states of cold, burns, headaches, and drunk.
  
• Removed the 'Change Location' button from the action panel and set the 'Cook' button as a fixed button.
  
• Only items usable as bait are activated when setting traps.
  
• A popup message is displayed to prevent overwriting the vehicle when there is insufficient space during vehicle relocation.
  
• Salt and pepper can be dragged to combine.
  

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