It's time for an EA 0.9 Patch!
Hello everyone! You might have noticed that we initially released this patch last week. One of the fixes was to address the low FPS issues people were having, but that fix caused some secondary issues! We rolled that fix back for now, but wanted to get the rest of the improvements out to you!
New Custom game options
Many of you have been enjoying the new 0.9 progression challenges, but many of you also requested that some of the new features be customizable!
In custom games, you can now:
Disable import limits
Allow all items to be imported
Expensive Clothing, Expensive Jewelry, Smartphones and Smartwatches can be imported from the import docks
Urgent Order Fees can be customized
Both Wholesaler and Importer Urgent Order fees can be customized.
Additionally, the Urgent Order fees are now based on game difficulty, making the Import penalty much less painful in easy and normal game modes! You should see this change reflected in your current story-mode games!
Tutorial Flexibility
Here are a few fixes for when you don't exactly follow Uncle Fred's guidance, so the game doesn't get stuck!
If you buy out a store and then change the type of store, it will progress through the quest after you set up inventory deliveries
If you previously had this issue, you will have to buy a new business, but it will now allow you to buy a cheap business and change it!
Assign Purchasing Agent task now works, even if you have multiple headquarters
The quest to inspect inventory in your warehouse now works even with multiple warehouses
"Train Employee to 50%" was specifically looking for a customer service employee in your first business. It's now more flexible and should count any employee type and should work even if you've made more than one store!
The Scorpio Gaming System now satisfies the "Play Video Games" quest
Fixed some cases where the rival side quest wouldn't update properly
Changelog
Fixed issue causing blueprints to load/save forever in some cases
Fixed issue causing blueprints to not load if you unsubscribed to the blueprint on the workshop while it was in your library
Resolved issues with rival businesses shutting down strangely
Rivals were shutting down too many businesses without opening new stores
The shutdowns were all happening in a few concentrated areas
No business was shutting down prior to 40 days into the game.
Fixed Hairdresser income wasn't being counted if you are in the business or fast-forwarding while working.
Fixed a few spots in Industry City that were marked as illegal
Fixed can't drive into warehouses due to boxes
6 22nd St
5 25th St
Fixed getting locked in placement mode if you grabbed a paper bag from a table/fridge with a hand truck and then tried to grab the table/fridge to move it
Fixed Purchasing Agent limits being exceeded in specific situations
Removed the "phantom" rival buildings such as 153 7th Ave
If you had bought this from a rival, you should be refunded for the equipment inside
Water Fountain now also satisfies the Water Cooler employee demand
Fixed random floating flag around the park area
Fixed trampoline animation
Fixed some issues with Christmas decorations in the blueprint creator
Fixed issue with players getting stuck on the security panels near doors
Fixed a couple issues that caused customers and employees to get stuck
Fixed issue with scooters getting stuck on the front of their mount after renting them
Fixed issue with hairdresser shelves after purchasing
Fixed Mr. Scott's Office Supply register queue going the wrong direction
Fixed can't work out in gym with headgear on
Fixed some issues at Ika
Fixed Mersaidi Dash turn signal was bleeding over to the other side
As always, we appreciate all the feedback and bug reports as we continue to make Big Ambitions better!
We'll be addressing the FPS issues in a patch while the team continues to drive forward to EA 0.10!
~ Hovgaard Games, and the Big Ambitions Team