PurrPlate Demo Update Notes Nov 4th

[p]Hello, café managers! ☕🐾[/p][p]The PurrPlate demo has just been updated to the latest version!This update brings greater stability, fixes a number of key issues, and adds new features including the Mad Cat tutorial, new mission system, and several player-requested improvements.[/p][p]We warmly invite you to download the new build and continue sharing your café stories with us in the community![/p][hr][/hr][p]Bug Fixes[/p][p]This update focuses on resolving several major issues affecting gameplay:[/p][p]· Fixed a bug where a single staff member could occupy two double-seated positions.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where using the scroll wheel in the scene editor caused unwanted zooming.[/p][p]· Fixed an error where staff stats could overflow and display negative values (especially movement speed).[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where the easter-egg character Mad Cat could not trigger dialogue.[/p][p]· Optimized cat pathfinding — cats will now automatically adjust their routes when blocked, completely resolving the stuck issue.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where grass in the back area of the scene could not be removed.[/p][p]· Fixed a bug in the construction interface where pressing ESC could cause UI layering errors or prevent building (this can only occur under extremely rapid repeated inputs).[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where restarting expeditions could cause duplicated exploration sites.[/p][p]· Fixed the pause function so it now properly pauses gameplay and closes the staff and exploration UIs.[/p][p]· Fixed incorrect worker placement on the watchtower (cats now stand on the tower as intended).[/p][p]· Fixed animation errors and freezes in weather effects.[/p][p]· Fixed occasional issues where certain buildings could not be constructed.[/p][p]· Fixed an overlapping UI issue when switching between windows.[/p][p]· Fixed a rare bug where special character recruitment generated empty objects.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Quality-of-Life Improvements Based on Player Feedback[/p][p]Thank you all for your valuable feedback! We’ve added several small yet useful updates to make café management smoother:[/p][p]· Added character skill descriptions to the Management page.[/p][p]· Added staff details to the Staff Management section of buildings.[/p][p]· Employee list now shows each staff member’s current position.[/p][p]· Added staff skill info to the Expedition interface.[/p][p]· Added hotkey prompts for adjusting game speed.[/p][p]· New missions now automatically focus the main screen for better visibility.[/p][hr][/hr][p]New Features & System Changes[/p][p]Mad Cat Arrives! A New “Soft Tutorial” Begins[/p][p]· Added a new tutorial sequence led by the easter-egg character Mad Cat.[/p][p]· Mad Cat will now proactively start conversations to introduce features and missions.[/p][p]· Added the Mad Cat Telephone Booth, allowing players to talk directly with Mad Cat and trigger random tasks.[/p][p]· Reworked the dialogue and mission structure — each level and mode now features unique conversations and objectives to enhance immersion.[/p][p]Farm Interaction Update[/p][p]· Farms can now auto-plant crops even without assigned cats (harvests still need to be done manually).[/p][p]· When cats are assigned to a farm, crops will now auto-harvest upon maturity and trigger a UI notification.[/p][p]UI Updates[/p][p]· Added social media and community hyperlinks to the demo’s main menu for quick access.[/p][p]· Added an in-game Notice Board for future news and thank-you letters.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Thank You![/p][p]A heartfelt thank-you to every café manager supporting PurrPlate![/p][p]Your feedback and encouragement mean the world to us ❤️[/p][p]Please continue sharing your discoveries and adorable cat moments in the comments![/p][p]Let’s keep building and caring for this cozy, bustling little café together ☕🐾[/p][p]— The PurrPlate Dev Team[/p]