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Below are the main updates for version v1.0.16:

- **New Feature**: Added a refresh prompt option for recruiting divine-level (red) quality characters/classes in the Recruitment Hall interface, which players can enable manually (requires Sect Level 15 or higher).
- **New Feature**: Added text prompts for unlocking unowned Dao techniques when recruiting disciples in the Recruitment Hall.
- **New Feature**: Added an optional setting in Secret Realm cultivation to automatically return to the previous layer upon failing to break through the highest layer (applies to layers above 50).
- **Optimization**: Improved the display of certain texts for better clarity.

**Other Updates**:
- If the computer crashes or the game process is closed during the saving process, the save file may become corrupted. To prevent cloud save data from being lost, a new save backup feature (`saves_backup`) has been added. If the save file is corrupted and the game cannot start a new save, players can first enable Steam offline mode, manually delete the save files in the `saves` folder, and then copy the backup files from `saves_backup` to `saves` to attempt a repair.
- Save file location: Press `Win + R`, enter `AppData`, and navigate to `\LocalLow\skyblack games\Timeless Teapot\userData\saves`.
- The achievement system is temporarily unavailable due to technical reasons and will be updated in future versions.

**Features in Development**:
- Formation cultivation system, herb gathering, alchemy tools, and other functionalities are currently under development.

If you encounter any bugs or have questions, feel free to join our feedback group: **1020655392** or send an email to **[email protected]**.

Fixed the bug where clicking the 【Load】 button in the save slot prevented the game from launching.

Here are the main updates for version v1.0.14:

### New Features
- **World**: Added the Spirit Gathering Platform feature (unlocked by dispatching disciples with different elemental attributes and spiritual power to collect spirit stones after completing 300 levels).

### Heavenly Workshop
- **Equipment Interface**: Added equipped items to the Heavenly Workshop interface.
- **Refinement Optimization**: Equipment can now be refined while being worn (upgrading and ascending still require unequipping the item).

### Equipment Related
- **Sorting by Slot**: Added the ability to sort equipment by slot.
- **Bug Fix**: Fixed the sorting error for Earth Element Attack stats.
- **GS Calculation Adjustment**: Adjusted the Gear Score (GS) calculation method (previously incorrect GS values can be refreshed by refining the equipment).

### Dao Techniques
- **Forgotten River Collection**: Added basic (white) Dao Techniques for sale.
- **New White Dao Techniques**: Added 2 new white Dao Techniques that can be obtained.

### Save Optimization
- **Prevent Save Corruption**: Separated automatic and manual saves to prevent save corruption (manual saves can be made through the in-game settings menu).

### Other
- **Save Backup**: Added a save backup feature (`saves_backup`) to prevent cloud save loss. If a save becomes corrupted and the game cannot start a new save, you can enable Steam offline mode, manually delete the corrupted save in the `saves` folder, and copy the backup from `saves_backup` to `saves` to attempt recovery.
- Save location: Press `Win + R`, enter `AppData`, and navigate to `\LocalLow\skyblack games\Timeless Teapot\userData\saves`.
- **Achievement System**: Temporarily unavailable due to technical reasons and will be updated in future versions.

### Upcoming Features
- **Formation and Alchemy**: Features like formation positioning, herb gathering, and alchemy are currently in development.

### Bug Reporting
If you encounter any bugs or have questions, you can join the feedback group: **1020655392** or send an email to **[email protected]**.

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**Main Updates in Version v1.0.13:**

• Fixed the issue where monster accuracy was incorrect in levels beyond 2000.
  
• Fixed the issue where monster defense was incorrect in levels beyond 2000, causing attacks to not take effect.
  
• Added save timestamps to archive entries.
  

**Other Notes:**

If your computer crashes or the game process is terminated during the saving process, it may result in corrupted save files. To prevent cloud saves from being lost, a new backup feature has been added (`saves_backup`). If you encounter corrupted save files and are unable to start a new game, you can try the following steps to recover:
1. Enable Steam offline mode.
2. Manually delete the save files in the `saves` folder.
3. Copy the backup files from `saves_backup` to the `saves` folder to attempt a repair.

**Save File Location:**
Press `Win + R`, type `AppData`, and navigate to `\LocalLow\skyblack games\Timeless Teapot\userData\saves`.

**Achievement System:**
The achievement system is temporarily unavailable due to technical reasons and will be updated in future versions.

**Features in Development:**
- Formation and positioning systems.
- Herb gathering and alchemy functions.

**Bug Reports or Questions:**
If you encounter any bugs or have questions, feel free to join our feedback group: **1020655392** or email us at **[email protected]**.

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Here is the English translation of the v1.0.12 version update notes:

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### **Main Updates in v1.0.12**

#### **New Features**
- Added the **"Sky Workshop"** feature: Equipment upgrade/advancement.
- Added combat damage/healing display for elemental affinities (mutual generation/restraint) during battles.
- Increased the maximum level of **Secret Realm Cultivation** to 3000.
- Raised the maximum **Sect Level** to 65.
- Increased the maximum **Disciple Level** to 3020.
- Raised the maximum **Dao Skill Level** to 25.
- Enhanced the difficulty of stages beyond level 1500.
- Introduced new equipment tiers:
- **Wuliang Tier**: Obtained by increasing Sect Level.
- **Tianji Tier**: Acquired through the **Netherworld Collection's Demon Trial** or by unlocking opportunities.
- Adjusted the elemental attributes of certain Dao Skills (e.g., **Emerald Vine Poison Strike**, **Wood Spirit Blade**, **Water Flow Impact**, **Water Wave Nourishment**).
- Added a new red-class profession: **Star Descendant** (a balanced profession).
- Added refresh notifications for **Netherworld Collection**, **Sky Workshop**, and **Recruitment Pavilion**.

#### **Optimizations**
- Improved attribute gains from high-level Sect functions like **Body Refinement** (significantly increased high-level Sect attribute benefits).
- Reset the time consumption for Sect functions like **Body Refinement** to initial values.
- Increased the recruitment weight of advanced professions in the **Recruitment Pavilion** as Sect Level increases.
- Reduced the benefits of **Martial Skill Damage**, **Internal Force Damage**, and **Critical Rate** from attribute points.
- Fixed the issue where the **Sky Workshop's** refinement prices were not reset.
- Optimized some in-game text prompts.

#### **Other Changes**
- Added a **save backup feature** (`saves_backup`) to prevent cloud save loss in case of computer crashes or game process termination. If a save file is corrupted and the game cannot create a new save, you can:
1. Enable Steam offline mode.
2. Manually delete the save files in the `saves` folder.
3. Copy the backup files from `saves_backup` to `saves` to attempt recovery.

**Save File Location**: Press `Win + R`, enter `AppData`, and navigate to `\LocalLow\skyblack games\Timeless Teapot\userData\saves`.

- The **Achievement System** is temporarily unavailable due to technical reasons and will be updated in future versions.
- Features like **Formation Setup** and **Herb Gathering/Alchemy** are currently in development.

#### **Bug Reporting**
If you encounter any bugs or have questions, please join our feedback group: **1020655392** or email us at **[email protected]**.

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