DAY 5/10: Leaderboard Fixes & Save System Recovery

[h2]IMPORTANT UPDATE: SAVE SYSTEM RECOVERY[/h2]

We sincerely apologize for the latest cloud save problems

We deeply regret the trouble caused by yesterday's update. Here's what happened and how we fixed it:

What Went Wrong:
• A bug in yesterday's update caused critical issues
• We had to rollback to a previous build to prevent further problems
• This rollback unfortunately caused save data issues for some players

How We Fixed It:
• Save System Calibration - Completely recalibrated the save system
• Data Recovery - Your lost saves are now recovered and accessible
• Login Restoration - You can now log into the game again normally
• Cross-Platform Sync - Steam Cloud saves working properly again

We're Sorry:
Your progress and time are valuable, and we should have caught this issue before release. We've implemented additional safeguards to prevent similar problems in the future.

[h2]WE'RE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER - CRITICAL FIXES AFTER YESTERDAY'S ROLLBACK[/h2]

Today's Progress:
• 4 Critical System Fixes implemented
• Save System Recovery completed
• Leaderboard Reliability restored
• Player Data Protection ensured
• Day 4 Updates Included - All previous improvements now available
• Additional Bug Fixes - New optimizations and gameplay improvements

FOUR MAJOR UPDATES:
1. Leaderboard Ranking System - More reliable and accurate calculations
2. Leaderboard Loading Performance - Faster loading with more user data visibility
3. R Key Card Reroll - New keyboard shortcut for card refreshing
4. Outline Persistence Fix - Resolved outline staying open issue

NEW ADDITIONAL FIXES:
5. Save Notification System - Game saved notification added for day starts
6. Cat NPC Behavior - Cat now appears once per slot and saves between maps
7. Complete Mission UI - Updated complete mission popup interface
8. Purchase System Fix - Resolved mine and wall purchase issues from previous day
9. Music Performance - Reduced stuttering during music transitions
10. Combat Optimizations - Character attacks and enemy detection improvements
11. Flamethrower Optimization - Soldier behavior and particle system improvements
12. Material Instance Optimization - Performance improvements for material instances
13. NPC Expedition Power - Increased expedition power for NPCs
14. Zombie Movement - Increased normal walker zombie movement speed

[h2]CRITICAL SYSTEM FIXES[/h2]

Leaderboard Improvements:

• Leaderboard Ranking System Enhanced - More reliable ranking calculations that were previously incorrect
• Leaderboard Loading Performance - Reduced waiting time, now showing more user data efficiently
• Leaderboard Data Accuracy - Fixed calculation errors that affected player rankings
• Leaderboard User Visibility - More players can now see their data properly

Gameplay Enhancements:
• R Key Card Reroll - Press R to reroll cards for better strategic options
• Keyboard Shortcut Integration - Seamless card refresh functionality
• Strategic Flexibility - More control over card selection during gameplay

UI/UX Fixes:
• Outline Persistence Fix - Resolved issue where outlines remained open unexpectedly
• Interface Stability - Cleaner, more predictable UI behavior
• User Experience Polish - Smoother interactions throughout the game

[h2]ADDITIONAL BUG FIXES & OPTIMIZATIONS[/h2]

Save System & UI Improvements:
• Save Notification System - Game saved notification added for day starts to provide better feedback
• Cat NPC Behavior - Cat now appears once per slot and saves between maps for consistent experience
• Complete Mission UI - Updated complete mission popup interface for better user experience

Purchase System Fixes:
• Mine & Wall Purchase Fix - Resolved purchase issues that occurred in the previous day's update

Performance Optimizations:
• Music Performance - Reduced stuttering during music transitions for smoother audio experience
• Combat Optimizations - Character attacks and enemy detection improvements for better gameplay flow
• Flamethrower Optimization - Soldier behavior and particle system improvements for enhanced visual performance
• Material Instance Optimization - Performance improvements for material instances to reduce resource usage

Gameplay Balance Updates:
• NPC Expedition Power - Increased expedition power for NPCs to improve their effectiveness
• Zombie Movement - Increased normal walker zombie movement speed for more dynamic gameplay

[h2]DAY 4 UPDATES NOW INCLUDED[/h2]

Since we reverted to the previous build, all Day 4 improvements are now available:

Map Progression & UI Enhancements:
• Map Transition Confirmation - "Do you want to exit?" confirmation panel when reaching Day 30
• Enhanced Resource Management - Basic Soldier count now displayed in TOP UI resource bar
• Improved Combat Visualization - Radial white sprite indicators showing soldier attack ranges

Combat & Visual Improvements:
• Stonefist Stone Enhancements - Fixed random appearance issues, added explosion effects
• Soldier Visibility Fixes - Fixed soldier shadow rendering issues
• Combat System Improvements - Fixed random bullet visual artifacts, added population requirement notifications

Gameplay Mechanics & Stability:
• Card System Improvements - Fixed aircraft card spawning issues
• Reroll System Fixes - Fixed reroll button activation inconsistencies
• Steam Cloud Save Synchronization - Enhanced Steam Cloud save functionality



[h2]COMMUNITY SUPPORT[/h2]

Special thanks to players who helped during the crisis:

Crisis Response Heroes:
• Players who reported save issues immediately
• Community members who provided detailed bug reports
• Discord members who helped others during the rollback
• Steam reviewers who remained patient during the fix

Your patience and understanding during this difficult time means everything to us.

[h2]THE CHALLENGE CONTINUES[/h2]

Day 5 complete: System recovery and critical fixes implemented.

Tomorrow: More improvements, more stability, more community-driven development.

Remember: We learn from every challenge, and your feedback helps us grow stronger.

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Day 5 complete. Day 6 begins tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and support.

We're committed to making things right and building a better game together.