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Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure, Indie

Final Profit: A Shop RPG

Update Notes - 1.00.09 - March 17th 2023

In addition to todays changes there has been significant work done towards getting New Game+ working, I'll save listing those things for when New Game+ is ready and put it all in one post.

Changes:



  • Added an indication when you're on the right track while seeking out the rat secret.
  • Added emphasis when explaining that an owlet is moving into the shop.
  • During the final encounter, will now display exactly how many actions remain that could help you succeed.
  • Dramatically increased the coin reward from the fungi side quest.
  • Added an extra hint pointing towards a secret location in The Capital.
  • Reduced the required apples for apple chest 23 to 10, making Store Marketing Beats more accessible in the early game.
  • Added a new secret reward.


Bug Fixes:



  • Fixed missing achievement trigger when doing the ruthless art option.
  • Fixed an issue where you could get stuck on the train.
  • Fixed a typo in the tax vault.
  • Fixed clipping issue in the Deepwoodway.
  • Fixed a text box in The Capital missing an NPC name and voice.


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Update Notes - 1.00.08 - March 15th 2023

Changes:



  • Added a 4th option in the logger petition to allow a generous route.
  • Added a prompt to keep looking for more options if the player gets stuck on the final section of the train.


Bug Fixes:



  • Fixed the wrong icons being displayed on one of the commodity traders.
  • Fixed a petition to correctly indicate that it increases both generosity and ruthlessness.
  • Fixed metal commodity inventory count displaying the incorrect number.
  • Fixed the really long way not working correctly when approaching from the left.


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Update Notes - 1.00.07 - March 14th 2023

Today's update includes some new hints at points of the game where players were having a hard time remembering what they needed to do next.

Changes:



  • Added a character portrait for Replete
  • Added the Store Marketing Beat as an option when Spellbinding
  • Added a way to unstuck Magnolia in rare circumstances
  • Can now ask the Witch for a reminder on where to the find Skeleton
  • Drink count displayed over machines in the Underwalk Pub now update when entering the map
  • Calling the Bird during the item trade sequence will now prompt the player to do the sequence
  • Elora's hints during the item trade sequence now prompt the player to do the sequence
  • Changed the sprite used on the important plant outside Faeona to make it more obvious


Bug Fixes:



  • Fixed a minor bug where one property was displaying the wrong owner text
  • Fixed a bug causing the bridge builder to get stuck
  • Fixed certain characters appearing in the epilogue when they shouldn't
  • Fixed a bug with event locations in the Gem Lab after updating while in there


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Update Notes - 1.00.06 - March 13th 2023

A couple of big gameplay changes in this one, most notable the new Commodity Trading system. Accessible in the Port area of The Capital.

Changes:



  • Added a new late game system, commodity trading.
  • Added emphasis to the sign near Bucks.
  • Moved the Apple Ascension spell acquisition earlier in the Apple Labyrinth.
  • Added an Apple Chest to the labyrinth.
  • Added an Apple Chest to the Auction Plaza.
  • Buffed the Store Marketing Beat effect from 15 to 24 quick customers.
  • Added a visual indicator in the store when the Store Marketing Beat is in effect.
  • The Time Pineapple now also causes most passive systems to advance when used.
  • Added a popup notifying the player that they can hold the interact key to speed up actions.


Bug Fixes:



  • Hid the Wood Merchant Boss petition temporarily.
  • Fixed apple count in Enterpriston from 21 to 22.
  • Temporarily removed a trigger related to upcoming content.
  • Fixed a bug causing the trigger for the last property to become available not triggering.
  • Fixed a bug where buying a level beyond 99 caused you to loop back to level 1.


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Update Notes - 1.00.05 - March 13th 2023

Changes:



  • Added 5 extra seconds to the target training minigame.
  • Removed the sphere blocking a path south of Faeona.
  • Added an item to the black market that reveals possible accessory combos.
  • Buffed Lesser Animal Magnetism Gem from 1g to 2g.
  • Buffed Animal Magnetism Gem from 2g to 5g.
  • Added some extra text when you pick up the Mood Board to emphasise that it's an Accessory for the Artist.
  • Added a new extension to the upgrade store in the late game.
  • Added a quick equip button (on existing saves reset your controls or manually bind to use it)
  • Added text to Store Marketing Beat description indicating that it's effect can be stacked.
  • Added a new area on the Port map (for an upcoming new late game system).


Bug Fixes:



  • Fixed some bugs with the manashine sell interface.
  • Fixed controls config so it will now display the name of custom keybinds.
  • Fixed a bug where the bridge builder could disappear.


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Update Notes - 1.00.04 - March 11th 2023

Changes:



  • Added a dedicated chat log button (Press L on keyboard or Select on gamepad, you'll need to reset controls or manually bind it in the options menu to enable it on old saves)
  • Updated chat log tutorial text to account for the new button
  • Highlighted that bribe is an option when you unlock it
  • Added a microwave sprite to MrTony's.


Bug Fixes:



  • Fixed lope stock input window having 4 digits instead of 5.
  • Fixed an issue where the player could get out of bounds in Lake Schedule.


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Update Notes - 1.00.03 - March 10th 2023

Changes:



  • Reworded the hints for succeeding in the final confrontation to be more clear.
  • Reworded an expletive said by the Bird.
  • Dialogue with famine boy during his quest will not repeat anymore.
  • Added an answer if you offer famine boy salt.
  • Added text explaining where to see your inspiration items the first time you collect some from an easel.
  • Added names to Faeona real estate that were missing them.
  • Added a hint that Tinto exists.
  • Added another Mrs. Five location hint.
  • Added a reminder during the phase where you have to meet the G-knights.
  • Added animations to the fire during phoenix event.
  • Added an easter egg to the horsecut.
  • Added animations when using Nature's Beckon.
  • Added a new convince condition during the final confrontation.
  • Added unlockable icons on the apartment elevator after meeting all the residents.
  • Changed it so that the drink menu closes after using drink until full.


Bug Fixes:



  • Fixed an issue causing the end credits cutscene to get stuck if a certain decision had been made.
  • Fixed Cora's hint to find the G-knights to trigger at the correct time.
  • Fixed one of the conditions taken into account during the final confrontation, was subtracting instead of adding convince points.
  • Fixed a typo during dialogue on the train.
  • Fixed 2 infinite coin glitches.


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Update Notes - 1.0.0.02 - March 9th 2023

Changes:



  • Added a prompt when first meeting Apple Custard that you can talk to them to find out your Apple Spirit count.
  • Made it so that the product choice log will now take into account the new 3rd Tea option.
  • Added a repeating prompt to begin the trade quest when it is relevant.


Bug Fixes:



  • Fixed a typo in one of the Faeona cutaway scenes.
  • Fixed a rare issue where you could get stuck in the City Markets.
  • Fixed a bug where the player got stuck in a looping dialogue in Aberton Manor.
  • Fixed a bug causing a cutscene with Odina to get stuck if the player had made certain choices.
  • Fixed a typo in dialogue with the Bird.
  • Fixed a reference to Custard that said Crumble instead.
  • Made it so that the Tea easy acquisition method can still be achieved if the Tea Vendor has already moved to his second location.
  • Fixed the triggers for orange, jukebox, and egg achievements.
  • Fixed a set of text boxes missing backgrounds in the Capital.



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Update Notes - 1.00.01 - March 8th 2023

A small post launch update, here's the details.

Changes:



  • Added an extra choice when unlocking Fermented Tea that only appears if you have 0 ruthlessness, allowing for a 0 ruthless run.
  • In the chat log tutorial, changed references to the run button into the walk/run button.
  • Added a hint on how to sell the 8th Enterpriston product.
  • Changed the Closed/Open sign item's description to be more descriptive.
  • Added a very subtle easter egg during a Lords of Business cutaway that will only appear if the player has met certain conditions.
  • Added new Tea Reading possibilities.
  • Removed the Mana cost on the Nature's Beckon spell entirely.
  • Reworded the Tax Safety Display item description to be more clear.
  • Added a hint regarding rabbit holes.
  • Added a sign to the City Markets indicating where you are, and directions to other plot relevant locations.


Bug Fixes:



  • Fixed max jukebox track counter, was 45 is now 47.
  • Added missing voice effects for a couple of text boxes in early Enterpriston.
  • Fixed typo on auction NPC dialogue.
  • Fixed a bug causing an Orange Salesmen to lock the player into a loop.


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