This Grand Life 2 News

[p]This update introduces a new original soundtrack to replace the existing one and reworks how music is triggered as you play the game.[/p][p]Dark Mode has been improved and applies to some UI elements now. Here is a side by side comparison of normal mode and the new Dark Mode:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]I've also snuck in a new city - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It has an outsized Government industry to represent the large number of international groups headquartered in the city.[/p][p][/p][p]Road speeds are slow in Addis Ababa since infrastructure spending hasn't been keeping up with its strong growth, but the city's compact nature makes this less of an issue.[/p][p][/p][p]Lastly, I'm looking for ways to improve game performance. If you're willing to share an unmodded saved game that's been running for 50+ years with lots going on, please send your save files to support \[at] pokingwatergames \[dot] com[/p][h3]Version 0.75.02[/h3]

• [p]Add Addis Ababa city map and related mods[/p]
• [p]Replace music with original soundtrack[/p]
• [p]Changed how music moods / changes are triggered[/p]
• [p]Remove Streamer Mode from Options Menu[/p]
• [p]Rearrange Options Menu and fix some display issues with long text in German[/p]
• [p]Add button to recheck output audio device to Options Menu[/p]
• [p]Increase UI cursor resolution on all city maps[/p]
• [p]Improved Dark Mode effect on map[/p]
• [p]Dark Mode now applies to some UI elements[/p]
• [p]Save game menu can press Enter key instead of Save button[/p]
• [p]Fix missing translation for music current mood[/p]
• [p]Fix missing translations for city policy mods added in recent updates[/p]

Firstly, a bit of news - I've decided to do the full game launch in August this year, although not sure on the exact date yet. As such I'll be spending the next few updates polishing up some things to improve the overall experience.

This update is focused improving the audio experience, so no screenshots to show off this time.

[h3]Version 0.74.01[/h3]

• Add sound effects for all UI elements
  
• Add functionality for sound effects when opening sites depending on the type of site
  
• Fix some inconsistencies in window opening/closing when relevant button pressed
  

Following on from the last update, this one introduces the Lobbying passion. Lobbying allows you to Host Political Conference, Challenge Law In Court or Donate To Political Group to generate late game Influence Points.

Challenging a law in court is particularly risky and most useful for experienced lawyers, but the rewards are substantial if you succeed.



In other news, there's a new button on the Income, Time and XP Statements to toggle between monthly and yearly views:



[h3]Version 0.73.00[/h3]

• Add Political Lobbying passion and related activities
  
• Add functionality for status effects to generate Influence Points
  
• Add Political Influence status effect
  
• Add XP:Investigation to Interview Witnesses activity
  
• Add XP:Marketing to Promote Event activity
  
• Expose Political Misconduct goal - added Low Self Esteem status if Catastrophe outcome triggered
  
• Allow only one instance of Mass Protest and Investigative Journalism passions per household
  
• Rename Mass Protest to Protest
  
• Change percentage of stored Influence Points spent each month from 80% to 50%
  
• Change goal outcome influence volatility calculation and made it consistent with other influence volatility types
  
• Disable setting max times for purchasing activities in Auto Actions window
  
• Add monthly/yearly toggle to Income, Time and XP Statements (there will be slight discrepancies in the year values recorded before this update)
  
• Fix some issues with Income, Time and XP Statements displays when too many categories