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A demo coming soon

Hello everyone!

In the past few weeks, I’ve been very active and I’m happy to share the progress made.

[h2]Recent Advancements[/h2]
[h3]Voting System and Helicopter[/h3]
I’ve implemented the voting system and the helicopter, and they are 100% functional. I’ve played several games, and it’s really enjoyable, even against AI with an unfinished game. I can’t wait for you to try it out and give me your feedback!

[h3]Animations and Time Constraints[/h3]
One of the main challenges has been designing attractive animations without exceeding the time budget. For example, an amusing idea of a giant hammer attached to the helicopter to eject losing players was set aside in favor of a simpler animation where the player disappears in a cloud of dust. This decision helps maintain a balance between rapid development and visual quality.

[h2]Time Management and Multitasking[/h2]
[h3]Steam Page Reorganization[/h3]
Alongside development, I had to spend time reworking the Steam page for Fortune Avenue to better reflect the game. This task was urgent due to the cross-promotion with my other game, City Game Studio, during the Steam Summer Sale. Consequently, I temporarily reduced the time spent on Fortune Avenue to manage this promotion. This only took a few days, as I am now back to working on Fortune Avenue.

[h2]Playable Demo and Playtests[/h2]
[h3]Demo Planning[/h3]
For the first time, I have a detailed plan to finalize a playable demo of Fortune Avenue. This plan includes specific tasks like adding players' real estate assets to the interface, creating the victory panel, and integrating Steam achievements. I estimate that I will have a playable demo by September 1, 2024. However, before that, I will need to organize playtesting sessions.

[h3]Playtesting Sessions[/h3]
Before this date, several playtesting sessions will be organized to ensure the game works well and is enjoyable to play. I will soon recruit players to participate in these tests, and I invite you to join the Discord server and follow the Steam page to not miss the announcement.

[h2]Conclusion[/h2]
I’m thrilled with the progress made and I’m determined to make Fortune Avenue a success. Your support is crucial, so please wishlist the game and follow the updates.

Thank you for your attention and see you soon with more updates!

Take care,
Xavier aka Binogure