Blub Emporium Beta 1R -
Gold, Mugs 'n' Meteorites. This update introduces Gold Token trading and a couple of new stock types. Minigames make their debut also, with the slide-lock puzzle, and of course many new task tracks. Only very basic fail-states are present in the slide-lock puzzle currently, more will come later.
ITEMS AND RESOURCES:
- Added "Mini-Meteorite Exhibit" (Shelf).
- Added "Mini-Meteorite Creator" (Processor).
- Added "Micro-Bowling" (Entertainment).
- Added "Dedication Trophy" (Emporium Deco).
- Added "Gold Chunks" (Resource Type).
- Added "Gold Tokens" (Resource Type).
- Added "Gold Chunk Hopper" (Machine).
- Added "Gold Token Minter" (Machine).
- Added "Radiant Planks" (Emporium Tile).
- Added "Gold Cluster" (Debris Type).
- Added "Water Stream" (Farm Special).
- Added "Clay Balls" (Resource Type).
- Added "Mugs" (Resource Type).
- Added "Mug Shelves" (Shelf).
- Added "Clay Ball Hopper" (Hopper).
- Added "Mug Kiln" (Processor).
- Added "Bamboo Door" (Door).
- Added "Teapot" (Emporium Deco).
- Added "Pretty Teapot" (Emporium Deco).
- Added "White Door" (Door).
- Added "White Checkout" (Checkout).
- Added "Coconut Importer" (Machine).
- Added "Spines Importer" (Machine).
- Added "Jigsaw Tiles" (Emporium Tile).
- Added "Marvellous Jigsaw Tiles" (Emporium Tile).
VISUAL:
- Added border strips to certain walls, making them transition better with drastically differing walls (Currently for: Prismatic Wallpaper, Verdant Hills, Starry Sky).
- Changed the camera upon changing locations to start zoomed correctly rather than interpolating towards it.
- Screen colour flashes now render behind pop-ups rather than not at all.
- Updated spanner icon slightly.
UI:
- Made final level-up alert forced on, and show slightly modified text.
- All items can be viewed (not purchased) in the catalogue now regardless if they're available or not.
- Wires that are disconnected from the Impulsor now show a flashing alert to inform the player.
GAMEPLAY/BALANCE:
- Added "The Golden Rule" Task track.
- Added "Pure Mesmerisation" Task track.
- Added "Glistening Mundanity" Task track.
- Added "Mugs and for All" Task track.
- Added "A Match Made in Seven" Task track.
- Added "Temporal Authority" Task track.
- Added "Splurging Out" Task track.
- Added "Locked and Sorted" Task track.
- Decreased value of latex sap importer: 9600 -> 960.
- Decreased value of stone importer: 10500 -> 1250.
- Decreased value of raw iron importer: 13600 -> 1360.
- All current importers are now only obtainable through token trading.
- Most tasks now yield gold chunks.
- Increased amount of radiant dust acquired upon winning: 15-25 (~20) -> 40-60 (~50).
- Added "Slide Lock" mini-game that can be played through blub offers.
- Checkouts now have different money and XP bonuses.
BUGS/TECHNICAL:
- Fixed items giving nothing when stored if they were ready in the farm, rather than giving less than normal as intended.
- Fixed animated wall items syncing up upon initial loading of files.
- Increased maximum resolution width to support 5120x1440 displays upon initial launch (needs stability confirmation).
MISC:
- Corrected description of the sugar mill to accurately show how many sugarcane sticks are needed. (Find: Omi)
- Re-extended the description of radiant dust to reflect its planned purpose.
- Changed "cozy" to "cosy" in vertical logs description.
- Added "Lunar Light" Soundtrack to the main music pool.
- Music now pauses when window loses focus if mute on focus loss setting is enabled.
- Added basic descriptions to the remaining farm terrain types: grass, dirt, dry grass, sand, coniferous grass, snow, lush grass and gravel.
- Added "No Bonuses" to the basic checkout description to make it clear its contrast to other checkouts.
- Added description to coloured checkouts referring to their newly added bonuses.