Buildings Have Feelings Too! - Major playability update!
Hello everyone!
First of all, we apologize for the delay since the last update, we know how much of you have been waiting.
Improved keyboard and mouse support have been a highly requested feature, so we tore it down and completely redesigned everything from how the player moves, to interacting with buildings and menus to provide an authentic PC experience.
We’re then very excited to show you all the latest additions and changes to Buildings Have Feelings Too in the major playability update:
Added Full / Enhanced functionality for mouse and keyboard including:
Click to move
Cursor high lightening on attributes and appeal goals
Scroll support added to all lists
Moving Buildings has been made easier
Right Mouse to exit/go back
Removed all "hold down" inputs and replaced with mouse interactions
Trophy Fixes
Modern Homes business unlock fix
Neighbourhood 3 Fixes:
Balanced Orphanges stats
Simplified tasks
Fixed demolition issues
Audio fix
Neighbourhood 5 fixes
Task simplification
General Bug fixes
We hope you will enjoy this new update! Don't forget to follow us on social media and join our Discord to stay informed.
Hotfix #2
Hey everyone,
We don't want to disrupt your town planning too much but wanted to share details of the next hotfix which is live on Steam now!
Hotfix 2 changes
Fixed an issue which prevented players achievements not triggering correctly. Now if you launch the title all achievements you were supposed to get will be given to you.
Theatre blocker has been fixed and players who were stuck here previously will be able to continue with no issues
Increased starting brick amount after player feedback
Corrected the ability to crash the game when giving a building 4 disrepair cards
Changed how players pay for business closures to reduce the amount players have to pay
Minor language corrections
Orphanages have had their negative stats reduced making them less punishing on the player
Ticks appear correctly for all completed missions
The Mill is now moveable
Thanks for all the feedback we've had so far, it's been wonderful to see so many people roll up their sleeves and take control of the Halfway Hotel!
Thank you to everyone who has taken time to feedback to us on any issues they have experienced. We appreciate it a lot, it helps us get hotfixes out quickly, and we are listening.
We're working closely with the developer, Benjamin from Blackstaff Games, to work through your feedback and take swift action.
Here's Benjamin to talk you through the first update.
Hotfix #1
I've been super busy in the background addressing some of the gameplay issues with Mouse and Keyboard, as well as making some improvements to controls and general bug fixes. There were a number of issues specific to Mouse behaviour which have now been fixed in this new Hotfix. This should make things a lot clearer in the tutorial for Mouse and Keyboard players so you can fully enjoy the game!
Alongside this I've added some display settings. We'll be updating these again in the future so do let us know if there's anything specific you'd like to see.
Changes
Better Mouse Controls! Selection is now independent from movement. You can select a slot or building with the mouse.
Use LeftClick (or Space) to select, RightClick (or E) to talk.
You can Click through all full screen dialogue boxes with LeftClick.
Added Graphical Settings for 16:9 resolutions, Window Mode, Vsync and Antialiasing.
The Fixes!
Fixed bug where mouse would select disabled buttons during the tutorial. This previously caused tutorial flow issue.
Fixed some menu buttons to be clickable, such as the construction menu.
Fixed a tutorial soft lock with warehouse menu.
Can no longer have negative bricks.
A few other bugs squashed.
This should resolve a number of problems players have been experiencing. Do let us know otherwise and I'll do my best to fix as soon as I can so you can get on with playing!
Benjamin – Indie Game Dev
Buildings Have Feelings Too! FAQ
Need a guide to help navigating your way around the city? Maybe you've taken the Halfway Hotel down a one-way street and need a helping hand. Isaac Haslehurst, the game's Producer has some sage-like words of wisdom to get you back on track.
Help! I have run out of Bricks, what can I do?
There are a few ways to obtain Bricks in Buildings Have Feelings Too! completing tasks, upgrading businesses and demolishing buildings. If you are in a pinch and need Bricks fast the easiest way is to find a business you no longer need, remove the business and then skip the repair and demolish the building. This will return the money you spent making the building. Also do not forget you can go back to previous levels too.
I cannot assign the business listed in the task
If you cannot assign the business listed in the task you firstly have to check that you have it unlocked. This can be done by opening the pause menu and going to the Business Index tab. In here you will find the business name in the tech tree. If it greyed out it means you have not unlocked it yet. The business which comes before it in the tree will unlock the business you are looking for when its parent is 3 Stars with MAX Appeal.
I cannot assign a *business* to a *building*
If you know you have the business unlocked you will have to check the building you are using is suitable for that business type. When you open the Construction Menu under each building name it will highlight which types of businesses it can support. View the business you want in the tech tree and make note of which colour and symbol its type has. You can use this colour and symbol to find suitable buildings to host your business.
I cannot figure out why my business Appeal will not increase
If your business is not having the Appeal increased there is usually one of two things. You have an infrastructure card which is giving a negative effect or businesses are not in range of others to increase its Appeal.
To check infrastructure simply select the building you want to inspect, and use LB/RB to tab between the associated cards for that building. Viewing the infrastructure card will detail any bonus goals the building has.
To check which businesses are in range, select the building you want to inspect and press RT and it will show which business is providing which attribute to the building you are inspecting. Here you can compare these incoming attributes against your Appeal Goals.
A new neighbourhood has been unlocked but how do I get there?
Once you have completed all tasks within a neighbourhood you will unlock the next neighbourhood. To travel to this new area, open the pause menu and go to the middle header (the globe icon). This will be highlighted gold when a new area is unlocked. On this tab you will be able to see the current neighbourhood you are in and the ones that are available to you.
I have built the business as the task requires however the task is not being complete
Sometimes a task requires you to make specific buildings or NPC’s into the business. For example “Turn Work House into 2Star Accountants”. In this task the Work House is highlighted in yellow to show that it is a specific building. If you are unsure which building the task is referencing you can press RT on a business when standing next to it and it will display the building name along with its current incoming and outgoing attributes.
Uh-oh I forgot how to play
Fear not! You can re-read the entire of the tutorial cards at any point in the game by opening the pause menu and going to the Question Mark tab.
Is there anyway I can style the neighbourhoods with my own aesthetic?
Yes! While you are unable to change the backgrounds of each neighbourhood there is a prop placing feature which allows you to place a variety of trees, benches and miscellaneous items for FREE no bricks required. Using this you can accessorise your street however you like. You access this feature by pressing the Right Stick.
Buildings Have Feelings Too! Is Out Now!
We are so delighted to be able to share Buildings Have Feelings Too! with you!
Take control of the Halfway Hotel and help your fellow buildings who all have their own aspirations, hopes and fears.
Grow your city into a bustling metropolitan centre with an array of shops, offices, entertainment facilities and amenities, to help your buildings thrive; or risk them being demolished forever.
The fate of this motley crew of buildings is now in your hands, treat them well!
Watch as 2DKiri, Kang Gaming and Tachyon play Buildings Have Feelings Too!
Big day tomorrow as Buildings Have Feelings Too! launches on Steam. Finally, we can put the "SOLD" sign up outside our humble home. Thanks to everyone for their patience with the project, we hope you enjoy the experience.
Buildings Have Feelings Too! is a city management / puzzle game that we think is unique. If you're looking for the next Sim City then this stop's not for you. On a personal note, I found the game both challenging and relaxing at the same time. It's quirky, puzzling fun - I mean what other game lets you manage the relationships between bricks and mortar? It's up to you to guide your city through the decades, taking on the challenges of new technologies and calming the tantrums of certain buildings that think they're better than their neighbours.
Check out our streams from 2DKiri, Kang Gaming and Tachyon as they try their hand at Buildings Have Feelings Too!
The launch of Building’s Have Feelings Too! has ever so slightly been delayed – but rest assured, it’s now locked in, 100% confirmed. Eagle-eyed followers will have seen that the game was set to launch this month, but a couple of technical issues and last-minute balancing has meant we’re going to release the game in April. Stand by for a full date reveal on the week commencing April 5th.
We are absolutely thrilled to confirm that Buildings Have Feelings Too! will be landing on Steam in March!
These little fellas are waiting with their arms open to welcome you into the city. The Halfway Hotel is ready for your help them out and the other buildings are beaming with excitement!
We just want to take a moment to say thank you to all of the community for your patience with us on this game and we cannot wait for you to play it!
Also a huge thank you to everyone who signed up to our beta, although we couldn’t have you all take part we’re thankful to all that applied!
If you have any questions for us in the meantime, please drop them in the discussions and we’ll get back to you!
Nope you didn’t blink!
Some of you keen-eyed people may have noticed we’ve updated our screenshots…
We've got some very exciting news coming very soon - Keep your eye and ears peeled!
(UPDATE: BETA SIGN UP NOW CLOSED)
UPDATE: We just wanted to let everyone know that Beta Signups have now closed. Many thanks to everyone who has signed up - we can't wait for you to get a chance to try out the game!
Hi everyone!
We hope you're all well and we would also like to thank the community for their continued patience!
Today, we're here to bring you some great news - Buildings Have Feelings Too! will be running a Closed Beta!
This is your chance to help improve the game by giving us all of your feedback.
