In addition to the next update "Wildlife", I've been focusing my efforts on improving and sanding down rough edges on what's already in Kainga! Let's see what's improved:
I won't go into any new content that's being added in just yet, only changes to gameplay you can expect!
New Synergy System
I've been listening to feedback and the synergy system, or "unique" technologies as they're known in game, weren't clear and didn't allow for customization.
Originally, if you had multiple techs that could synergize, it would pick one at random and grant it immediately. Many players didn't even realize the synergy had taken place, sometimes it caused problems and resource problems.
Now, when a synergy is available, it will be granted similarly to other technologies, in a Thinker's ideas. This way you have the freedom to pick which synergy you'd prefer, or deny them all!
With over ** synergy technologies, it was a shame to see players not realize this was a part of Kainga!
Memory System
Late game players will know, that the memory system was a bit broken.
Originally, with all memories unlocked, you could start with 3 free techs in addition to the 3 starting nearby inspirations meant you were at 2 festivals almost immediately. This also made the search of technologies obsolete as it was often not even necessary to leave the campfire.
Now, memories are guaranteed to appear in that tech's category once! This ensures that you still are able to get the techs that you saved in memory, but don't have to.
Beast Improvements
Many beasts now have different ways that they spawn, reproduce and can be killed. They also now have cloth banners when tamed to indicate which team they're on.
Other improvements
In addition to the above, a lot of fixes have been made including to rarer techs like the Gosanke Harborhouse, a much needed improved system to get units out of boats, the ability to deconstruct and reconstruct all structures, improved town AI structure placements, claimed areas are now cylinders instead of spheres, and many, many bugfixes.
The goal here is to improve how Kainga feels to plan and make it a better experience overall.
Keep your eyes open the next post on the next update!
-Kainga Dev