Drill Core News

[p]Greetings, Platform Managers! [/p][p]
The Board of Directors is pleased to be able to share further updates regarding the developments currently underway at Drill Core Inc., which will come into fruition later this month for all employees (and we’re not even charging you for them!).[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Platform Skins[/p][p]
The most dedicated employees treat their Platform as if it were their only second home; as such, the HR Department has suggested that allowing Platform Managers to better customize their workspace is the route to true profits ‘employee satisfaction’, whatever that means. To best support this, you will now be able to select new Platform Skins from the upgrade console, with one cosmetic upgrade per Platform Type. [/p][p]
The Board of Directors would like to remind all employees that any damage caused to Platforms is considered destruction of company property, and Platform Managers will be invoiced for such liabilities. [/p][p]
[/p][p]Gamepad Controls [/p][p]
The R’n’D Department has been hard at work in creating a new control scheme for all Platform Managers currently utilising a gamepad in their mining operations, allowing for greater control - and therefore, profits. [/p][p]
Cursor-style pointing will now be a thing of the past, with radial menus in place for frequent actions and abilities, allowing you to switch from element to element as seamlessly as if you were playing a game*! [/p][p]
*The Board of Directors would like to remind all employees that Drill Core Inc. does not support employee down-time or ‘recreation’; any such ‘free periods’ should simply be used for undertaking further Contracts.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Resource Shipment Contracts [/p][p]
As mentioned in our previous internal memo, 3 new contract types will be available to all Platform Managers in the upcoming update. Today, we’d like to share the second of these new contract types with you: Resource Shipment Contracts.[/p][p]
Sometimes, resources are needed by Drill Core Inc. for specific initiatives; for example, the HR Department may need to build a secondary Employee Complaints Incinerator when the first one simply cannot handle all the incoming…’feedback’. In cases such as these, the Board of Directors may require Platform Managers to acquire these necessary resources and ship them back to Headquarters. Naturally, we expect that all employees will be glad to contribute to Drill Core Inc.’s mission in any way asked of them, and won’t be offering additional compensation for these endeavours. [/p][p]
We trust that this latest memo has been beneficial to all employees, and look forward to continuing to share more about what’s coming in the late October update soon. [/p][p]
As always, we strongly encourage all employees to follow the corporate TikTok and Twitter accounts for a clear line of communication with Drill Core Inc., and also to take part in company-wide conversations on the corporate Discord server. [/p][p]
With lukewarm regards,
The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors [/p][p]
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[p]Greetings, Platform Managers! 
[/p][p]The Board of Directors is pleased to share some insight into upcoming developments which will be impacting all employees in the near future. [/p][p]Thanks to an inspired collaboration between the R’n’D and HR departments at Drill Core Inc., we’re now able to share two new ways of working: Accelerated Gameplay Mode and Competitive Contracts. [/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]Accelerated Gameplay Mode[/p][p]
We greatly support any Platform Managers who show the initiative to maximize their profits; for this reason, we’re introducing a brand new gameplay mode that will allow you to complete Contracts much faster than ever before. In Accelerated Gameplay Mode, events unfold at a much faster rate, and you’ll likely find yourself with a greater number of constructions by the time you’re ready to detonate your Core. [/p][p]
However, the HR Department has asked us to remind you that this doesn’t necessarily mean Contracts will be easier, just that they’ll be expedited. You’ll need to keep a close eye on how your Platform is developing in order to survive the shorter timespan.  [/p][p]
Here’s an overview of how Contracts will differ in this mode:[/p]

• [p]Building costs do not increase with each additional floor [/p]
• [p]New floors, Turrets, Turret Upgrades, and Buildings will have a greatly reduced cost [/p]
• [p]The required depth for most Contracts is significantly reduced[/p]
• [p]Technology bonuses are around two times as impactful [/p]
• [p]Block durability is reduced by 30% [/p]
• [p]Factory efficiency is increased [/p]
• [p]Days are 30% shorter in duration [/p]
• [p]Daytime Ability cooldowns are reduced by 40% [/p]
• [p]Some Daytime Abilities are rebalanced [/p]

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Of course, this list doesn’t reflect all of the changes you might experience in this new mode, but you know how secretive the R’n’D Department can be. [/p][p]
Whilst Accelerated Gameplay Mode is not without its challenges, it should offer all Platform Managers the chance to optimize their profits productivity*. [/p][p]*Please note that Drill Core Inc. will not be held liable for any increased injury rates that may occur during the implementation of Accelerated Gameplay Mode. [/p][p][/p][p]Competitive Contracts [/p][p]
Currently, every Contract has one singular goal: to reach a specific depth on the Planet you’re mining, and detonate the Core. However, we know our astute employees are capable of more than just depleting a Planet’s resources and blowing it up. That’s why we’re pleased to be able to share with you one of the 3 new contract types coming in the next update: Competitive Contracts. [/p][p]
Naturally, due to unprecedented success, Drill Core Inc. is not without its copycats competitors, so we’re encouraging all Platform Managers to get out there and prove that our mining operations are unmatched! In this new Contract Type, you’ll be faced with a rival Platform Manager; your goal is simply to complete the contract before they can. [/p][p]
Don’t worry though, the HR Department has been hard at work on ways to help dissuade the competition: you’ll have access to your very own Competition Office to help you gain a tactical advantage, perhaps through sending a bomb demoralizing flyers over to their side of the mine? Of course, they may attempt to do the same thing to you, but Drill Core Inc. employees are expected to have a strong enough constitution not to let such dirty tricks get in the way of profits. [/p][p]
We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about these new ways of working which will be implemented in late October, and of course, if you have any queries or concerns, please keep them to yourself. The HR Department is busy enough with all these frivolous ‘inhumane working conditions’ claims. [/p][p]
As always, we strongly encourage all employees to follow the corporate TikTok and Twitter accounts for a clear line of communication with Drill Core Inc., and also to take part in company-wide conversations on the corporate Discord server. [/p][p]
With lukewarm regards,
The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors
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[p]Greetings, Platform Managers! 
[/p][p]The Board of Directors would like to thank you for your continued diligence since Drill Core’s official launch.
We remain firm in our dedication to expanding, one planet at a time, and as such, would like to take a moment to inform our industrious employees of what the future holds for Drill Core Inc.. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The R’n’D Department is hard at work during their mandatory overtime to produce new upgrades and innovations for all Platform Managers, including developments to the types of contracts available, new items to discover and collect during contracts, and a new mode for those employees that may wish to complete their contracts in a more accelerated manner. 
[/p][p]Of course, these developments are completely confidential for the time being, but we’ll be sharing more about them in the coming weeks, and can confirm they will be available for free for all Platform Managers in late October. 
[/p][p]As always, we strongly encourage all employees to follow the corporate TikTok and Twitter accounts for a clear line of communication with Drill Core Inc., and also to take part in company-wide conversations on the corporate Discord server. 
[/p][p]With lukewarm regards,
The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors [/p][p]

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[p]Greetings, Platform Managers![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Board of Directors is pleased to share that Drill Core is taking part in Serbian Games Week, which starts right now. As part of this event, Drill Core will have a 20% discount, meaning you can now join Drill Core Inc. at a reduced start-up cost. [/p][p][/p][p]We look forward to having you on-board as we capitalize develop the galaxy, one planet at a time! 
[/p][p]With lukewarm regards,
The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors [/p][p]
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