Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends News

Hello Universe Architects,

The simulation has been optimized!

We heard your concerns about recent developments in the game, so now we're coming at you with a light yet necessary patch. Here's what's in store...


After some reworking, we've successfully implemented a rapid click and hold buying feature. Save time (and your finger muscles) when buying more generators in the Main Simulation and Mesozoic Valley!




We've given Reality Engine nodes and icons a new array of colors. It's now easier than ever before to distinguish different types of Reality Engine upgrades!




Enjoy a more pocket-sized appearance, as well as improved recharge mechanics after you reboot your simulation! Let these little guys help rebuild your tree... I mean, who can say no to that face?



[h3]ADDITIONAL FEATURES:[/h3]
- Added new images and entries to the Story Journal.
- Fixed the increase in simulation acceleration not displaying in reboot panel.
- Fixed several minor bugs and issues.

[h3]7.80 HOTFIX UPDATE 2/3/2021[/h3]
- Nanobot buy mode now requires a Reality Engine unlock. The button for using the nanobot has been updated to make it easier to understand how to turn on buy mode.
- The normal tap hold speed has been reduced to 5 buys per second and then a new Reality Engine - Fast Tap and Hold unlock, that increase the hold buy speed to 11 per second.
- Story Journal illustrations and text updated
- Redesigned icons in the Reality Engine color of unlocked nodes more saturated.


As we continue development for more major patches, we thank you for your endless support!

We're excited to keep creating new content and to be providing you with the best scientific simulation possible.

Keep learning, and stay cellular!
~Lunch

Hello Universe Architects,

The simulation has been optimized! Our team has been busy polishing visual details and implementing improved QoL features.

While we're also balancing development for heavier content, we invite you to learn and take advantage of these new features to make your Cells experience even better!


Once upon a time... there was a story journal in Cell To Singularity! Never miss an important popup again, because all of your story progress is now saved in the dash panel.




Say no more to tedious mental math. We made Entropy Generator costs easier to track!

- Find your most valuable generator purchase options when you sort by Value!
- Use the Buy Smart feature to round your purchases to the nearest 10 after selecting Buy Max.




Semblance's space needed some reorganizing. The Reality Engine now has a fresher look with a more scientific presentation- ready for inputting future discoveries!




Indulge your green thumb! When you achieve Terraforming on Mars, your progress will reflect in the Space and Mars Gardens with acres of green grass.



[h3]Other Features:[/h3]
+ We added a MetaBits Functionality Explanation in the Reality Engine Menu!
+ There are new graphics for Shooting Star, Quantum Charge and Dinosaur Juice popups!
+ Improvements have been made to the sliding of the dash panel.
+ Several translations have been tweaked.
+ Story journal visuals have been added.
+ Altered color of Collect Geode button.
+ FIXED: Negative card bug in Mesozoic Valley.
+ FIXED: Adjustments in Photo Mode not saving.
+ FIXED: Missing Quantum Boost image.
+ FIXED: Simplified Chinese fonts.

Hotfix 7.74
+ Fixed Typo on metabit explanation ( Thanks @SkarmX2 )
+ Nanobots are grayed out in Reality Engine while simulation is running
+ Bug where you could spam "tab" and the dash panel would disappear while the handle is pulled out.
+ Fixed soft lock happening when pressed "ESC" while in camera mode

Let us know what you think of these features! We are always looking for ways to research and improve your simulated experience.

We hope you enjoy these polished additions. Until next update!

Stay cellular,
Lunch

Hey Cellular Cadets,

We are testing a new beta to try out with a number of improvements. Let us know what you think of the sorting options. We are testing some sorting methods, for example you can now sort by "value" which will optimize for the best price / production ratio. We have also added "Smart Buy" which will only buy rounded number amounts of Generators.

The Story journal has been added but is also in progress, we need to finish up the translations and the unlock oder might still be off.

Take a look let us know what you think in the comments. On in the beta channal on our discrod. https://discord.gg/BnSqDSV

Version 7.60
+Fixed Negative card bug on Mesozoic Valley
+ Added Sorting by Value Functionality for Entropy Generators. Please let us know what you think about these sorting functions.
+ Story journal added to dash panel
+ Added Metabits Functionality Explanation on the Reality Engine Menu
+ Added new graphics for Shooting Star, Quantum Charge and Dinosaur Juice Pop-ups.
+ Mars Planet and Mars Garden now gets greener when you unlock terraform.
+ Smart Buy "Option to Buy Max rounded to nearest 10"
+ Fixed photo adjustments not saving
+ Tweaked several Translations
+ Improved dashboard sliding
+ Smart buy bug fix this was crashing players games on Android
+ story journal visuals
+ fixed missing Quantum boost image
+ Fixed Simplify china fonts
+ Collect Geode has a nicer color.

[h3]How do I try the latest beta?[/h3]
Go to the game properties and switch to the public beta





- Lunch

There are reports of save file being erased after the recent Steam Client update (Monday Dec 21st 11AM). It seems to be mostly happening to MAC players.

UPDATE 22/20 1pm: It appears Steam Cloud saves are having issue on Mac. A number of other games are experiencing the same issue. Please contact us if you have been affected [email protected]

UPDATE 26/20: It looks like many Mac players have been effected by this issue. We are working to create replacement saves for any player that lost progress. Please to not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] so that we can help restore your progress.

If this has happened to your save progress here are two options.

[h2]A. Use a backup save from the save folder[/h2]

[h3]Try this first.[/h3]

There should be a local backup of the save data in:
[user]/Library/Application Support/com.computerlunchllc.cells

Make sure the game's closed, then copy all the contents from that folder into:
[user]/Library/Application Support/Computer Lunch/Cell to Singularity

Overwrite any existing files. Restart the game and you should see your data restored.

Note: "Library" is a hidden folder you will need to show this folder. How to Show hidden folders on Mac



[h3]If that fail, look for restore files[/h3]
If you do not see the "com.computerlunchllc.cells" folder check if you have restore files in the main save file folder [user]/Library/Application Support/Computer Lunch/Cell to Singularity.

Cells creates back up of your save file as you play. Hopefully you can use that to get you progress back. Here is where to find the back up save file and how to replace it.

1. Make sure the game is closed.
NOTE: Before you start it might be a good idea to make a duplicate copy of the save folder in case you make a mistake.

2. Navigate to the save folder.

On Mac it should be:
User > [Your user] /Library [hidden]/Application Support/Computer Lunch/Cell to Singularity/savedGames.gd



You should see six files:
savedGames.gd
savedGames2.gd
savedGamesDeepBackup.gd
savedGames.gd.restore
savedGames2.gd.restore
savedGamesDeepBackup.gd.restore



3. Move any files that don't end with ".restore" out of the save folder

4. Remove ".restore" from the remaining file's names. You should now have the following files remaining in the folder:
savedGames.gd
savedGames2.gd
savedGamesDeepBackup.gd

5. Restart the game


[h2]B. Contact Cells Support[/h2]
We will help create you a new save that is close to where your progress left off. Send us a email at [email protected] , let us know that you are playing on steam and you save file was erased.


If you have more details or have questions please leave them in the comments.

- lunch

Hello Universe Architects,

The time has come for an optimization update!

We have been fleshing out important improvements since the release of The Mammal Kingdom expansion. These new features have been added to create better visuals and gameplay for your simulations.

Let's take a look...


Get the perfect shot with our new camera features! Freeze your subject as soon as you take a snapshot, and change the angle using vertical and horizontal sliders (just in time for our photo contest)!




Worry no more! MetaBit production has been increased for most Reality Engine upgrades. Now the overall maximum speed increase has been bumped up from 1650 to 2105!




We've rearranged the structure of the tree! Now Eutherians are well aligned in the tree of evolution, alongside Apes, Mammals, Tetrapods, and multiple nodes.




Enjoy discovering new traits on the main tree! From the Medulla Oblongata trait to the Puma 3D trophy, these nodes feature interesting and surprising facts!



[h2]Additional Features:[/h2]
- Mesozoic Valley ranks now give a higher speed boost to the main simulation (2% >>> 10%).
- Controller support has been improved, now allowing for directional hopping between special nodes (such as the Mesozoic Valley skull and the Idea brain).
- Numbers in Simplified Chinese have been localized.
- 3D parrot model has been updated on the main tree.
- Updated boost graphics and MetaBit icon.
- FIXED: Amount of MetaBits earned is now correct and matches number of mined MetaBits on stat page.

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With these added improvements, the Cells team will be on winter break for the rest of the year.
We hope you enjoy this new update into 2021!

Stay safe, stay cellular, and happy holidays.
~Lunch