Research Story News

[h3][✨v0.11 is in development and will be available at the end of 2024!✨][/h3]

[h2]Hi Researchers![/h2]

I've been hard at work on our next update (v0.11) ✍️ Since this is the final planned major update (before the 1.0 update and release!), I've taken some time working on optimising the game where I can. This should address some of the feedback regarding the game slowing down during very long play sessions.

In more exciting news, I've added the Greenhouse and Trowel tool into the game!

[h2]Greenhouse 🌱[/h2]
The Greenhouse allows researchers to plant crops all year round without being bound by the seasons! Certain crop requirements, such as Sun/Shade, are also automatically met when grown in the greenhouse.

• Greenhouses can only house researched crops!
  
• You can build multiple Greenhouses - just look for Theo at his shop to get one :)
  

[h2]Trowel 🌿[/h2]
Our 8th and final tool, the Trowel, will be sold by Alfie in this upcoming update! This tool has multiple functions, some of which has been suggested by players. The Trowel can:

1) Show crop details - at the Copper tier, the Trowel can show crop details and requirements. This is a little QOL that players can work towards fairly early in the game!


2) Transplant Crops - crops can be moved from one tilled tile to another. Note that crop requirements will still be checked even after transplanting!


3) Dig certain spots in the Mines - at the Iron tier, the Trowel can dig certain marked spots in the Mines! These spots hide special items and sometimes, secret floors:
A gem cave floor is something that I've been wanting to add for a long time! Look at it 🥰✨ I think it'd be exciting when players find them!

[h2]What's next 📝[/h2]
This wraps up the 'Greenhouse' portion of the v0.11 update! The other major content and features for this update are:

• All NPC Orange Heart Events
  
• House Upgrade 2
  
• Shimmers (rare, variant creatures)
  
• Greenhouse (COMPLETE!)

As usual, I'm always looking forward to hearing your feedback and suggestions!

Cheers,
Miki 🤍

Patch v0.10.3
- Fixed a bug where Rhea's dialogue is bugged after seeing Theo's Green Heart Event.
- Reduced load time when entering the Farm area at the beginning of a new season.
- Fixed possible clipping between plant and rock debris in the circular layout of the Mines.

Thank you for playing Research Story! 🤍
Miki

- Fixed Daily Summary button requiring double-click to trigger. It now triggers in one click.
- [CN Localisation] Fixed a crash that happens during the popup that appears at the end of a hangout, if the popup displays automatically.

Thank you for your bug reports! 🤍
Miki

- Fixed being able to pick up Crafting Stations (Magic Forge, Composter etc.) using RMB while the stations are placed on Paths or Rugs.
- Fixed hitting the Crafting Station while the Axe is equipped when trying to collect crafted items.
- Accessories and Facial Features are now randomised when clicking the randomise button for a new character.

Thank you for your reports!
Miki 🤍

[h2]v0.10 Patch Notes 📝[/h2]

[h3]✨Customisation Update✨[/h3]
- The Wardrobe Furniture item can now be used to change the player's appearance.
- New customisation options:

• Added 22 new Hairstyles (Total: 34)
  
• Added 21 new Hair Colours (Total: 35)
  
• Face options implemented: Added 2 Blushes (per skin tone), 2 Facial Hair options
  
• Accessories implemented: Added 20 Accessory options (Glasses, Pins, and Bows)
  
• Unique Set implemented: Added 1 Unique Set (Violet Archive Set) that is unlocked with the Wardrobe.
  

- Added 4 Customisation Slots: Customisation are saved in slots and can be switched easily with the Wardrobe.

[h3]✨Other Changes✨[/h3]
- Added a dialogue line for NPCs from the Archive that can be triggered when wearing the Violet Archive Set.
- Players can now trigger an NPC's "Favourite Creature" dialogue line at Purple Hearts (previously required Green Hearts).
- Customisation page for a new save has been updated with new customisation options.
- Updated upwards sprite for Hairstyle (Twintail)
- [Controller] Improved joystick navigation when moving placed Creature Pens.

[h3]✨Fixes✨[/h3]
- Fixed visual bug of player icon being unaligned on the Map when drawn near the borders of the map.
- Fixed Auto-Tappers spawning on Woodyshrooms in the Mushroom Forest when entering, leaving and entering it again.
- Fixed Auto-Tappers dropping on random trees/tree stumps on the Farm when chopped.
- Fixed crash when trying to move pens while holding certain items.
- [Controller] Fixed consuming food item when trying to move pens while holding a food item.

💛 Hope you enjoy the new customisation options for your Researcher! 💛

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[h2]What's next 📝[/h2]
As noted in our latest Roadmap, I'll be working on a major update (v0.11) next, planned to completed by end-2024. The update will include:

• All NPC Orange Heart Events
  
• Greenhouse
  
• House Upgrade 2
  
• Shimmers (rare, variant creatures)
  

*rolls up sleeves* Let's do this! :) I'll share our next Devlog once I've made some visible progress!

Happy Researching!
Miki 🤍