Here’s the English translation of the **v1.0.17** update notes:
### **v1.0.17 Patch Notes**
#### **New Features**
- **Formation System**: Strategic battle formations (unlocked after Floor 150)
- **Gem Tab**: Separate category for gem items
- **Equipment Filters**: Filter by level, tier, and attributes (in Armory & Divine Workshop)
- **Armory Expansion**: Capacity increased to **2,000 slots**, improved tab navigation
#### **Optimizations**
- **Equipment Score**: Values over 10,000 now displayed in "10k" format
- **Divine Workshop**: Added selected equipment highlight
- **Divine Workshop**: Reduced upgrade & tier-promotion time
- **Abyss Trial**: Boss respawn time reduced from **10 → 8 years**, now drops **Matrix Gems**
#### **Bug Fixes**
- Fixed incorrect values for **Taoist Arts / Destiny Cultivation**
- Fixed **Abyss Trial** respawn timer not resetting after retreating
#### **Other Changes**
- **Save Backup**: Added `saves_backup` to prevent cloud save corruption if the game crashes.
- If saves are damaged, try:
1. Enable **Steam Offline Mode**
2. Delete corrupted saves in `\saves\`
3. Copy backups from `\saves_backup\` to `\saves\`
- **Save Location**: Press `Win + R`, enter `%AppData%` → `..\LocalLow\skyblack games\Timeless Teapot\userData\saves`
- **Achievements**: Temporarily disabled due to technical issues (will return in future updates).
- **Upcoming Features**: Formation positioning, herb gathering, and alchemy are in development.
**Bug Reports & Feedback**:
- Join Discord: **1020655392**
- Email: **[email protected]**