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0.8.3 - Compost Bins, Livestock Indicators, and Building Improvements

[p]Hello, Ranchers ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿฎ[/p][p]Weโ€™ve just released a new update to make your farming experience more organized, efficient, and flexible. Here are some of the key points we heard from you:[/p]
  • [p]Players shared that managing waste and compost materials could become overwhelming as storage filled up quickly.[/p]
  • [p]Some players also requested clearer indicators for when livestock are ready to be milked or sheared.[/p]
  • [p]Others mentioned that it would be helpful to reposition buildings during construction to correct placement mistakes.[/p]
[p]Based on your feedback, weโ€™ve added several improvements to make your farm easier to manage and more enjoyable to run. ๐ŸŒฟ[/p][p][/p][h3]1. Compost Bin Added[/h3][p]You can now have Compost Bins to store large quantities of Crop Residue or Livestock Waste. There are two types: Plant Compost Bin for Crop Residue and Manure Compost Bin for Livestock Waste. Each can be purchased in different sizes depending on your farm needs.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]2. Employee Compost Bin Handling[/h3][p]Your maintenance employees can now handle compost tasks automatically.[/p][p]They will move waste from baskets into Compost Bins and transport compost materials to the Composter Machine when needed, keeping your farm cleaner and more efficient.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]3. Milking & Shearing Indicators[/h3][p]A new UI indicator now appears when your Cows, Sheep, or Goats are ready for milking or shearing. This small but helpful feature allows you to manage livestock more effectively without constant checking.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]4. Move Building During Construction[/h3][p]You can now reposition a building while it is still under construction. If something is placed incorrectly, you can easily move it before the build is completed.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for playing and supporting the game. Your feedback continues to shape every improvement we make. We hope these updates bring more flexibility, smoother workflows, and a more enjoyable experience to your farm.[/p][p][/p][p]As always, if you enjoy the game weโ€™d be grateful if you leaving a review, and donโ€™t hesitate to leave your thoughts or suggestions in the Discussions section. ๐Ÿ˜€[/p][p][/p][p]Happy playing! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ“[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

0.7.10 - Guardian Behavior Options, Quick Sell Tool Update, & More

[p]Hello, Ranchers ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿฎ[/p][p][/p][p]Weโ€™ve just released a small but meaningful update to make your farm life smoother and more in control. Here are some of the key points we heard from you: [/p]
  • [p]Some players reported that their guard dogs would chase away wild animals after leveling up, making it difficult to catch and sell them.[/p]
  • [p]Players also found it inconvenient that the Quick Sell Tool only worked for compost and fertilizer, making it harder to manage large product surpluses.[/p]
  • [p]Some players mentioned that employees were using production tools and disrupting their workflow. They requested an option to limit certain tools to player use only.[/p]
[p]Based on your feedback, weโ€™ve added several new features and improvements to better support your needs. We're continuing to improve iteratively and incrementally, delivering meaningful updates step by step ๐Ÿ˜€[/p][p][/p][h3]1. Guardian Behavior Options[/h3][p]You can now adjust your catsโ€™ and dogsโ€™ behavior so they no longer chase wild animals. This gives you more flexibility in deciding how your farmโ€™s guardians interact with their surroundings.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]2. Quick Sell Tool Update[/h3][p]You can now sell commodities directly at wholesale prices using the Quick Sell Tool, making the selling process faster and more straightforward.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]3. Employee Setting for Production Tools[/h3][p]You can now adjust employee settings for production tools, allowing you to decide whether employees can operate them or not. This gives you better control over production management and helps maintain efficiency across your farm.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for playing and supporting the game. Your feedback continues to shape every improvement we make. We hope these updates bring more flexibility, smoother workflows, and a more enjoyable experience to your farm.[/p][p][/p][p]As always, if you enjoy the game weโ€™d be grateful if you leaving a review, and donโ€™t hesitate to leave your thoughts or suggestions in the Discussions section. ๐Ÿ˜€[/p][p][/p][p]Happy playing! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ“[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

v0.7.8 - Maintenance Worker Skill Update & Bug Fixes

[p]Hello, Ranchers ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿฎ[/p][p]Weโ€™ve just rolled out a new update that improves employee skills and fixes several issues reported by the community. This update focuses on making waste and nutrient management more streamlined, while also ensuring a smoother overall gameplay experience.[/p][p]Here are some of the key points we heard from you:[/p]
  • [p]Players want maintenance workers to also handle animal waste and dead plant, moving them into nutrient machines and storage.[/p]
  • [p]Players suggested that maintenance workers should be able to use buckets or directly place waste into processing machines.[/p]
  • [p]Players find it difficult to clean animal pens and planter boxes manually, and theyโ€™d like maintenance workers to handle that more efficiently.[/p]
[p]Based on your feedback, weโ€™ve added several new features and improvements to better support your needs. We're continuing to improve iteratively and incrementally, delivering meaningful updates step by step ๐Ÿ˜€[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Employee Skill Update: Maintenance Worker[/h2][p]Weโ€™ve updated the abilities of the maintenance worker to make them smarter and more efficient when handling waste and nutrients. With this update, they now follow a clearer workflow:[/p]
  • [p]If a waste bucket is available, employees will collect waste using the bucket.[/p]
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  • [p]If a waste bucket and nutrient machine are available, employees will collect waste using the bucket and then fill it into the nutrient machine.[/p]
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  • [p]If you have nutrient storage, employees will automatically transfer nutrients from the machine into storage.[/p]
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  • [p]If no nutrient storage is available, employees will deliver nutrients from the machine to the delivery table instead.[/p]
[p][/p][p]These changes make it much easier to manage waste and nutrient flows without constant micromanagement.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Bug Fixes & Optimization[/h3][p]Weโ€™ve also addressed several issues to keep your farm running smoothly:[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug where empty nutrients could be stored in nutrient storage.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where the salesperson stopped at the farm entrance.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug where employee settings were not being saved in kiosks and production tools.[/p]
  • [p]Removed irrelevant employee settings from the composter.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where the goat icon displayed as a cow when deployed to an animal pen.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug where kiosk stock decreased even when customers didnโ€™t complete a purchase.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for playing and supporting the game. Your feedback continues to shape every improvement we make. We hope these updates bring more flexibility, smoother workflows, and a more enjoyable experience to your farm.[/p][p][/p][p]As always, if you enjoy the game weโ€™d be grateful if you leaving a review, and donโ€™t hesitate to leave your thoughts or suggestions in the Discussions section. ๐Ÿ˜€[/p][p][/p][p]Happy playing! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ“[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

v0.7.1 - New Employee Skill: Kiosk Restocker, and QoL Updates

[p]Hello, Ranchers ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿฎ[/p][p][/p][p]Weโ€™ve just released a new update designed to enhance your farming experience. This patch brings quality-of-life improvements, visual polish, and new options to make your gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.[/p][p]Here are some of the key points we heard from you:[/p]
  • [p]Players needed employees that could help with kiosk restocking.[/p]
  • [p]Players wanted more control over the quality of ingredients employees restock into kiosks and production tools.[/p]
  • [p]Collecting animal products could feel inconvenient when animals kept moving around.[/p]
  • [p]Players wanted the option to skip animations to save time during frequent commodity transfers.[/p]
[p]Based on your feedback, weโ€™ve added several new features and improvements to better support your needs. We're continuing to improve iteratively and incrementally, delivering meaningful updates step by step ๐Ÿ˜€[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]1. New Employee Skill: Kiosk Restocker[/h3][p]You can now assign employees to handle kiosk restocking, giving you more freedom to focus on other activities. This helps keep your kiosks running smoothly without constant micromanagement.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]2. Kiosk Employee Settings[/h3][p]Gain more control over how employees restock ingredients at kiosks. You can define the quality of ingredients they use and decide whether they should replenish all ingredients or only those required by current recipes.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]3. Production Tool Employee Settings[/h3][p]Production tools now have new employee settings as well. You can set the ingredient quality employees should use when restocking, helping you maintain consistency and align production with your strategy.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]4. Animals Stay Still While Harvesting[/h3][p]Cows, sheep, and goats will now remain still when you harvest their products. This makes the process smoother and ensures animals wonโ€™t wander around during harvesting.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]5. Sheared Sheep Visuals[/h3][p]Sheep now have a distinct appearance after being sheared. This makes it easy to see at a glance which sheep have already been sheared and which still have their wool.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]6. Skip Transfer Animation [/h3][p]You can now skip commodity transfer animations when moving items into storage or supplying kiosks. This makes item management much faster and less repetitive. Itโ€™s a great time-saver for players who prefer efficiency over animations.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Bug Fixes & Optimizations[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where employees could walk outside the farm.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug allowing kiosk upgrades even when you didnโ€™t have enough money.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a visual bug where boxes could get stuck in an employeeโ€™s hand.[/p]
[p][/p][p]Thank you for playing and supporting the game. Your feedback continues to shape every improvement we make. We hope these updates bring more flexibility, smoother workflows, and a more enjoyable experience to your farm.[/p][p][/p][p]As always, if you enjoy the game weโ€™d be grateful if you leaving a review, and donโ€™t hesitate to leave your thoughts or suggestions in the Discussions section. ๐Ÿ˜€[/p][p][/p][p]Happy playing! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ“[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

v0.6.2 - New Employee Skill: Commodity Machine Worker, Fishing Trap, & More

[p]Hello, Ranchers ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿฎ[/p][p][/p][p]Weโ€™ve just released a new update focused on making your crafting and farming experience smoother and more organized. This patch introduces a few helpful additions that aim to reduce clutter, improve storage, and give you more flexibility as you play.[/p][p]Here are some of the key points we heard from you:[/p]
  • [p]Players needed a way to assign an employee specifically to supply commodity machines throughout the day.[/p]
  • [p]Players wanted an alternative way to collect fish without having to rely solely on a fishing rod.[/p]
  • [p]Nutrients can clutter the farm if not organized in one place.[/p]
  • [p]Carrying more items at once would help reduce back-and-forth trips.[/p]
[p]Based on your feedback, weโ€™ve added several new features and improvements to better support your needs. We're continuing to improve iteratively and incrementally, delivering meaningful updates step by step ๐Ÿ˜€[/p][p][/p][h3]1. New Employee Skill: Commodity Machine Worker[/h3][p]Assign an employee to supply ingredients to your commodity machines. This role ensures machines remain stocked and production continues without constant oversight. It's perfect for reducing micromanagement and keeping your farm operations efficient.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]2. New Tool: Fishing Trap (Unlocks at Level 15)[/h3][p]You can now place fish traps in lake to catch fish over time. Itโ€™s a hands-free method to collect fish ingredients, giving you more freedom to focus on farming or managing the store.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]3. Nutrient Storage (Unlocks at Level 17)[/h3][p]No more scattered nutrients cluttering your farm. Nutrient Storage allows you to store nutrients produced from your machines neatly in one place, helping you keep things clean and organized.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]4. Medium Box Container - Hold 96 Items (Unlocks at Level 19)[/h3][p]The Medium Box Container offers a higher storage capacity with up to 96 item slots. Itโ€™s perfect for transporting and organizing farm commodities such as harvested crops, animal products, and other bulk items. Ideal for players with a growing inventory and a busy farming operation.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Bug Fixes & Optimizations[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where wild birds could be placed in animal pens.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed controller input not working correctly in employee growbed settings.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed farm decorations getting stuck when loading from a different save file.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed employees not moving when their path was blocked by decorations.[/p]
[p][/p][p]Thank you for playing and supporting the game. Your feedback continues to shape every improvement we make. We hope these updates bring more flexibility, smoother workflows, and a more enjoyable experience to your farm.[/p][p][/p][p]As always, if you enjoy the game weโ€™d be grateful if you leaving a review, and donโ€™t hesitate to leave your thoughts or suggestions in the Discussions section.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Happy playing! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ“[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]