Hey all, today I have an update for the demo making some large system changes.
Major Gameplay Changes
New Placed Item: Tiki Idol - Bringing a Tiki Idol to the finish line now awards +5 points.
Developer Note: This new mechanic adds a layer of depth, giving players a strategic reason to explore the map instead of rushing straight to the finish line.
Solo Scoring Balance - Adjusted solo completion points to match the score awarded for finishing first.
Powerup Crate Respawns - Powerup crates now respawn 12 seconds after being collected, rather than staying gone for the entire run. Placing a totem next to a crate will still cause it to respawn faster.
Card Drafting Revision - During the drafting phase, all players will now select from the exact same shared pool of cards.
Gameplay & Mechanics
Single Use Platform: Takes longer to break after standing on it and no longer consumes your double jump.
Jetpack: No longer costs you your double jump. Activating it now gives you the full jump as well.
Countdown Modifier: No longer passes the bomb to a random player if the active bomb carrier falls off the map.
Sand: Added a prompt for escaping sand.
Pipes: Now end exactly where you built them to end. A run that doubles back over itself joins up properly instead of quietly merging into the line below.
Editor & Customization
Moving Platform: Can now be placed vertically to function like a lift.
Standard Block: Returned to the drafting page so players can select it to top up on extra standard blocks.
Camera & User Interface
First-Person Crosshair: Fixed crosshair jitter when another player runs in front of you. Aiming is now steadier.
First-Person View: You can now look down at your own feet, making it much easier to judge jumps.
Bug Fixes & Adjustments
Lobby Browser: Fixed an issue where rooms failed to show up in the lobby browser.
Finish Hitbox: Adjusted to be more accurate and fair.
Fan: Fixed a bug where the fan would push you even when standing behind it.
Shotgun: Fixed an issue causing a 0.2-second input delay before firing.