Update 1.0.8: Expanded dialogue, expanded in-game help & Linux version!
Dear townsfolk of Gleaner Heights,
Update 1.0.8 includes several new features!
Expanded dialogue
So far the dialogue for all NPCs has been enhanced in the following ways:
Day-based: Default seasonal dialogue not affected by the conditions below is now alternating every other day. Subsequent dialogue expansion passes will build upon this foundation for even more variance.
Destination-based: Most NPCs may offer different dialogue according to where they are headed to, especially if their route is a lengthy one.
Location-based: Most NPCs may offer different dialogue according to where they are when you talk to them. This mechanic existed already, but a slight mistake prevented NPCs to maintain their different dialogue if they reached their destination and you changed areas and then returned to talk to them. In any case, now NPCs respond more diversely in more places.
Hour-based: Now many NPCs have different lines according to whether it's early in the morning or late in the night. Well, late in the night for them. I know what you do while others go to sleep, you sinful scallywags.
Also corrected a few dialogue inconsistencies, mainly pertaining to responding to certain game-changing events etc.
Expanded in-game Help
An additional Help section explains even more basic stuff like where to view and customize controls, things you can do with the Interact/Back buttons, quickslots, how to roll, how to toggle permanent running and more.
Linux version
Tested on Ubuntu 17.10 x64 , Ubuntu 16.04 x64 and Ubuntu 14.04.05 x64. Be warned, full screen may be glitchy. Using a compositor may fix the problem. Let me know in the Bugs section and in the meantime I will see into implementing a Borderless Fullscreen mode.
Fixed a bug where dead small animals would not disappear entirely and thus keeping other animals near the location of their demise would perpetually affect their mood.
Fixed an edge (literally) case with misplaced fences.
Now some farm obstacles like logs and weed can be jumped over, as well as not fully developed crops.
Altered obstacle detection algorithm to minimize going slightly off-course while bumping on an obstruction, which caused problems eg with picking up crops in a row.
Various other minor corrections, additions and adjustments.
That's all! Stay classy, try not to sin too much, and for any new game shenanigans let me know in the Bugs section!
Improvements to farming accuracy, item pickups, hitboxes and more!
Dear townspeople of Gleaner Heights. Dear curious yet fearful outsiders.
Update 1.0.7 bring several improvements in gameplay, a first significant step towards making the game more accessible and enjoyable to people who already have had trouble or suspect that if they buy the game they will.
One significant change is that now farming doesn't require as much precision as before. I have added optional auxiliary visual feedback regarding what tile you're gonna dig, what tiles your tool is about to affect etc.
Another improvement is the item pickup. Now it's much easier to pickup items in a broader area in front of you.
For a full list of changes, please refer here:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/786580/discussions/0/1693788384136712356/#c1696040635917041251
I will continue improving the game's mechanics and listen to your feedback and suggestions.
Have fun. Vdweller out.
Patch 1.0.5 (27/02/2018)
Townspeople of Gleaner Heights,
Since the game came out in Feb 21, there have been patches almost daily, addressing all reported bugs and glitches. I didn't want to oversaturate the Announcements with each patch and instead chose to post them as stickies over at the community forum. In case you've missed anything, you can take a look of all patch notes here.
Fixed (hopefully) the dreaded crash issue when entering buildings. You know, the one saying something about the spawnanimals() script. If this issue crops up again please report ASAP.
Fixed the game crashing when choosing a town project to fund.
Fixed the game crashing when killing a Maneater plant while its bullet is still around.
Fixed the game crashing when being too far from the automaton when it does something in the Hunting Grounds.
Fixed many inconsistencies regarding a quest about Robert and Bernadette. Protip: "Fixed many inconsistencies" is dev language for "it was bugged as hell".
Seasonal map items now spawn properly from day 1.
Fixed many typos and other minor stuff.
Also!
Added a "Left stick Run" option. Toggle this if you want/don't want to run with the gamepad's thumbstick, thus potentially making gamepad movement more precise/less clunky.
Caps Lock can now be used to lock Running when using the keyboard. The Caps Lock light doesn't matter if it's on or off, just press it to activate/deactivate the mode. Please note that this overrides the "Left stick Run" option, so pay attention to your settings!
A huge shout out to Luckz, Frank, Ser Vex, CeliriaRose and everyone else who contributed in a positive way and kept things civilised.
The game has much going on, you have barely scratched the surface. I'll always be by your side, listening to your bug reports, suggestions, marriage proposals, helping you when you need help and laughing when your character reaches zero health.
Thank you so much for supporting the game, things will only get prettier from now on.
