DEVELOPER CHALLENGE - DAY 2/10: ENHANCED GAMEPLAY EXPERIENCE
[h2]18 MAJOR FIXES & POLISH - COMMUNITY-DRIVEN IMPROVEMENTS[/h2]
Today's Progress:
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18 Major Fixes implemented
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3 Major System Improvements completed
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Critical Bugs resolved
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Tutorial Enhancement completed
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UI/UX Polish applied
Community Impact: Your continued feedback drives every improvement.
THREE MAJOR UPDATES:1.
HOLD-Buy Feature - Most requested feature! Hold mouse button to buy multiple items!
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Farm Grid Standardization - Consistent positioning across all maps!
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Enhanced Tutorial System - Better learning experience for new players!
[h2]MAJOR SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT: HOLD-BUY FEATURE[/h2]
The most requested feature today - hold mouse button to buy multiple items!Old System: Players had to click repeatedly to buy multiple items
New System: Simply hold the mouse button to buy multiple mines, walls, and defense units!
How it works:•
Hold Left Mouse Button on any buy button
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Automatic Purchasing continues while held
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Visual Feedback shows purchase progress
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Resource Validation prevents overspending
Benefits:•
Faster Building - No more repetitive clicking!
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Better Gameplay Flow - Smoother resource management
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Reduced Fatigue - Less strain on players' hands
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Improved Efficiency - Build your defenses quickly
Impact: Players can now build their defenses much faster and more efficiently, especially during intense moments!
[h2]TUTORIAL SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT[/h2]
Major improvements to the onboarding experience based on player feedback:New Tutorial Features:•
Merge Mechanics Explanation - New step that clearly explains how merging works
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Mission Purpose Section - Added explanation of the first map's objectives at tutorial end
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Polished Tutorial Steps - Improved clarity and flow of all tutorial elements
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Better Learning Progression - More logical step-by-step instruction
Tutorial Improvements:•
Step 1-10 Polish - Enhanced visual and text clarity
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Merge System Introduction - Clear explanation of 3-item merging
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Mission Context - Players now understand what they're working toward
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Smoother Transitions - Better flow between tutorial sections
Result: New players have a much clearer understanding of game mechanics and objectives.
[h2]EXPEDITION SYSTEM OVERHAUL[/h2]
Complete overhaul of the expedition system based on community feedback:Major Fixes:•
Resource Validation - Red indicators when resources are insufficient
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Panel Bug Fixes - Multiple UI panel issues resolved
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System Stability - Improved reliability and performance
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Better Feedback - Clearer indication of expedition requirements
New Features:•
Resource Check System - Visual feedback for insufficient resources
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Improved Error Handling - Better error messages and recovery
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Enhanced UI Panels - Fixed multiple panel-related bugs
Impact: Players now have clear feedback about expedition requirements and system reliability.
[h2]GAME BALANCE IMPROVEMENTS[/h2]
Strategic balance adjustments based on community feedback:Combat Balance:•
Runner Zombies Nerfed - Reduced targeting cone for better balance
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Airstrike Limits - Reduced maximum airstrikes per night
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Zombie Spawn Rate - Balanced spawn rates across all difficulty levels
Economy Adjustments:•
Building Card Costs - Balanced resource collection rates
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Merge Logic Fix - Resolved "why merge gives less?" confusion
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Resource Balance - Improved building cost-to-benefit ratios
Time Management:•
Day Duration Extended - Increased to 120 seconds for better preparation time
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Better Pacing - More strategic planning opportunities
[h2]UI/UX ENHANCEMENTS[/h2]
Significant improvements to user interface and experience:Purchase System:•
HOLD-Buy Feature - Added hold-to-buy functionality for mines, walls, and defense units
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Better Purchase Feedback - Improved visual and audio feedback
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Streamlined Buying - Faster and more intuitive purchase process
Display Improvements:•
Wide Screen Support - Fixed resolution issues on wide screen monitors
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Better Scaling - Improved UI scaling across different screen sizes
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Enhanced Visibility - Better contrast and readability
Pause System:•
Pause Bug Fix - Resolved issue where "PAUSE" text remained visible when not paused
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Cleaner Pause State - Better visual feedback for pause status
[h2]CRITICAL BUG FIXES[/h2]
Major issues resolved based on your detailed reports:Population System:•
Population Decrease Bug - Fixed issue where population incorrectly decreased
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House Building Bug - Resolved problems with house construction affecting population
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Machine Gun Population Bug - Fixed max population issue when purchasing machine guns
Camera & Animation:•
Cat Naming Scene - Fixed camera movement bugs during cat introduction
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Smoother Transitions - Improved camera behavior throughout the game
Research System:•
Lab Merging Fix - Labs now properly transfer accumulated research points when merged
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Research Point Logic - Fixed "punishment" system that was too harsh
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Better Research Feedback - Improved visual indication of research progress
Loading & Performance:•
Loading Screen Update - Enhanced loading screen experience
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Performance Optimizations - Better overall game performance
[h2]COMMUNITY HEROES[/h2]
Special thanks to players who helped identify these issues:Day 1 Bug Report Champions:•
Umbrius1 •
Maestro •
Smudge Balance suggestions and zombie mechanics
• All Discord members who reported expedition system problems
• Steam reviewers who highlighted tutorial and UI issues
• Community members who suggested farm grid standardization
Thanks Everyone who made us realize our mistakes or better designs..Feedback Contributors:• All Discord members who reported merge system problems
• Steam reviewers who highlighted balance issues
• Community members who suggested UI improvements
Your detailed reports made these fixes possible![h2]THE CHALLENGE CONTINUES[/h2]
Day 2 complete: 18 major improvements implemented.Tomorrow: More fixes, more improvements, more community-driven development.
Remember: This challenge never truly ends. Your feedback will always drive our development.
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