Hey everyone - welcome to dev log 49!
Last week we shared insights from Paul, our UI artist, on how the decals in the Subway and Fortune Teller's Caravan were created. More on that here: https://steamcommunity.com/games/1290000/announcements/detail/3139578128516450105
This week we take a look at what we've come up with on tweaking the economic system in the game.
Bonus Money
Dealing with the 'unpaid intern' syndrome, popularised by the content creator Smii7y has been something on our mind alongside the economy in general.
In the next update, we have an extra bonus payment for Free Play and Special Jobs with a flat 25% of each item given on completion. This 25% bonus will also extend to Career and Free Play mode assistants.
Dan, our lead designer, gives their insight into the thoughts behind the new system:
Our goal has always been to provide players with the freedom to approach PowerWash Simulator however they wish. Earning money in multiplayer helps with this, especially for players who are more interested in playing with friends than making progress through their own career. This change will allow these players to save up and purchase cosmetic items such as outfits and gloves while washing in Free Play, Special jobs, or as an assistant in Career Mode. But we also wanted to preserve Career Mode to be the main way to earn money and save up to purchase equipment upgrades. So if you want to get rich quick, it's still best to make your way through the career as that pays the best!
Again this will be coming in the future, and it isn't in the live version right now. We're excited to hear people's thoughts and people to claim their in-game bonus cheques!
Square Enix Publisher Sale
PowerWash Simulator is currently reduced by 15% until March 28th! Tell your friends, family, and whoever else might want a good deal of satisfaction!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1290000/PowerWash_Simulator/
Be sure to check out all of the other amazing games from our friends at Square Enix that are in the sale too! :)
Simfest
We have a couple of talks and are taking part in this year's Simfest here on Steam. Find out more about this event here:
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/simfest_hobby
That's All Folks!
Sorry, there was no meme this week. We are currently making a new batch but rigging the models takes some time, and we've been busy this week. If you have any suggestions of a format you would like to see, please let us know in the comments below!
Thank you to everyone for reading, have a fantastic weekend, and we hope you will tune into next week! :)
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