Gold Hunter
Playtest
Who actually came up with the idea of ending the playtest on a Friday?
So we thought we'd extend the playtest by 2 days for the very last time, up to and including Sunday, 8 May 2022 at 9:59pm UTC.
In addition, we are planning another update for this evening, which will include bug fixes and finally the activation of the multiplayer.
So everyone can still actively use the weekend for playtesting - and this time also with friends.
We wish all players a lot of fun in the playtest and keep reporting bugs and suggestions.
Version 0.594 Alpha + Playtest
■ Fixed error with input "r" to move arm2 for "excavator01"
■ Fixed error with input "r" to move arm2 for "miniexcavator01"
Functionality
■ Added more logos from streaming partners for vehicle "pickup01"
Changed
■ Changed layout version and help on playerhud
■ Changed store item "smeltingfurnace01"
■ Changed store item "washingplantportable02"
■ Changed store item "pickup01"
■ Changed store item "pickup02"
Troubleshooting
■ Fixed error with attach inventory items after loading a savegame
■ Fixed error with show dirt material for items
■ Fixed error with show dirt material for excavtor
■ Fixed error with delete dirt on claim with vehicle "excavator01"
■ Fixed error with delete dirt on claim with vehicle "miniexcavator01"
Version 0.593 Alpha + Playtest
■ Added object "no excavator sign" to beginnerclaims
Reworked
■ Reworked item "smeltingfurnace01"
■ Reworked item "washingplantportable02"
Functionality
■ Added missing help instructions
■ Added missing error messages
■ Added function to rotate item with "LMB" to default rotation, if player held item (help missing)
■ Added function to freeze item "table01" if player leave physic range
■ Added function to freeze item "table02" if player leave physic range
■ Added function to freeze item "storagerack01" if player leave physic range
■ Added function to freeze item "storagerack02" if player leave physic range
■ Added function to freeze item "storagerack03" if player leave physic range
Audio
■ Changed sound location "doorback" for vehicle "buggy01"
■ Changed sound location "doorback" for vehicle "pickup01"
■ Changed sound location "doorback" for vehicle "pickup02"
Troubleshooting
■ Fixed error with interact doors at the store
■ Fixed error with lights for vehicle "excavator01"
■ Fixed error with entering vehicle, if player held an item
■ Fixed error with not freeze character in panning mode
■ Fixed error with smelting process for item "smeltingfurnace01"
■ Fixed error with smelting process for item "smeltingfurnace02"
■ Fixed error with moving body while driving for vehicle "miniexcator01"
■ Fixed error with moving body while driving for vehicle "excator01"
■ Fixed error show wrong error message if player interact with vehicles
■ Fixed error with set correct collision, if player exit vehicle (resolved problem interact with doors in store)
Improvements
■ Improved function for attach item "washingplantportable02" to vehicle "excavator01"
■ Improved function to dig on claim with vehicle "miniexcavator01"
■ Improved function to dig on claim with vehicle "excavator01"
Savegame
■ Added save variable "smelted" for item "meltingcrucible01" to savegame
■ Added save variable "smelted" for item "meltingcrucible02" to savegame
■ Fixed error with falling through the claim after loading the savegame
Release
Finally we can give you a date for the Early Access on Steam:
Gold Hunter will be released on Steam on Friday, May 13th, 2022 at 6pm UTC.
At the same time we will stream the Early Access on Twitch - so you can be there live.
As you know, the playtest is currently running on Steam, which allows you to test the game for free.
The planned end of the playtest was originally May 1st 9.59pm UTC.
However, due to the delays in reworking the multiplayer, we have decided to extend the playtest until May 6, 9.59pm UTC, so that you can still test it extensively.
We hope that with this announcement we can answer your open questions about the release.
Version 0.592 Alpha + Playtest
■ Added missing localization
■ Changed some localization
Inputs
■ Changed keybinding for crouch from "left alt" to "x"
Functionality
■ Added missing help instructions
■ Added missing error messages
■ Added mass location for all items
■ Added function to use water from object "waterpipe" for item "highbanker01"
■ Added function to fill vehicle "minidumptruck01" with vehicle "excavator01"
■ Added function to fill item "washingplantportable02" with vehicle "minidumptruck01"
■ Added function to teleport player with item "wheelbarrow01"
■ Added function to check if smelting still in progress for item "smeltingfurnace01"
■ Added function to check if smelting still in progress for item "smeltingfurnace02"
Changed
■ Changed weight values for all items
Troubleshooting
■ Fixed error with showing fps on top right screen
■ Fixed error with fill material inside washingplants
■ Fixed error with start the smelting process
■ Fixed error with frozen items on item "table01" after loading the game
■ Fixed error with frozen items on item "table02" after loading the game
■ Fixed error with frozen items on bed of vehicles
■ Fixed error with finish cooling item "golbar01" inside item "mold01"
■ Fixed error with drop item "helmet01"
■ Fixed error with drop item "headlight01"
■ Fixed error with visible item "helmet01" if player switch inventory slots
■ Fixed error with freeze items on item "table01"
■ Fixed error with freeze items on item "table02"
■ Fixed error with freeze items on item "storagerack01"
■ Fixed error with freeze items on item "storagerack02"
■ Fixed error with freeze items on item "storagerack03"
■ Fixed error with smelt gold inside item "smeltingfurnace01"
■ Fixed error with smelt gold inside item "smeltingfurnace02"
■ Fixed error with release item "minersmoss" if reset item "highbanker01"
■ Fixed error with release item "minersmoss" if reset item "washingplantportable01"
■ Fixed error with release item "minersmoss" if reset item "washingplantportable02"
■ Fixed error with opening doors at store
Savegame
■ Added save variables for tablet color to savegame
■ Added save variables for item "container01" to savegame
■ Added save variables for item "container02" to savegame
Version 0.591 Alpha + Playtest
■ Added missing localization
■ Changed some localization
Reworked
■ Reworked item "highbanker01" (part 1 of 2)
Functionality
■ Added missing help instruction
■ Added missing error messages
Changed
■ Changed background image for intro
■ Changed background image for loading screen
■ Changed weight for all items (resolved problem with power of vehicle, more rework in upcoming updates)
■ Changed driver exit location for vehicle "minexcavator01"
■ Changed driver exit location for vehicle "excavator01"
Audio
■ Added sound, if player buy a vehicle
Troubleshooting
■ Fixed error with can not pickup items
■ Fixed error with transport item "smeltingfurnace02, miners moss box" inside item "waterbasin01"
■ Fixed error with transport item "smeltingfurnace02, miners moss box" inside item "waterbasin02"
■ Fixed error with transport item "smeltingfurnace02, miners moss box" inside item "waterbasin03"
■ Fixed error with transport item "smeltingfurnace02, miners moss box" inside item "waterbasin04"
■ Fixed error with showing ghost, if player can attach item to other item (part 1 of 2)
■ Fixed error with buy item "wheelbarrow01"
■ Fixed error with items falling through the claim
■ Fixed error with open doors at store
■ Fixed error with open tent at bed of vehicles
■ Fixed error with pickup item "goldnugget01" under the water
■ Fixed error with pickup item "bucket01" if item "lid01" attached
■ Fixed error with pickup item "bucket02" if item "lid01" attached
■ Fixed error with pickup item "bucket03" if item "lid01" attached
■ Fixed error with fill unlimited material inside item "waterbasin01"
■ Fixed error with fill unlimited material inside item "waterbasin02"
■ Fixed error with fill unlimited material inside item "waterbasin03"
■ Fixed error with fill unlimited material inside item "waterbasin04"
■ Fixed error with add material to item "meltingcrucible01" if the smelt process not done
■ Fixed error with add material to item "meltingcrucible02" if the smelt process not done
■ Fixed error with wrong error message at the store
■ Fixed error with function "crouch" if player use alt+tab
■ Fixed error with function "crouch" if player use teleport
Version 0.59 Alpha + Playtest
Multiplayer will be activate next week with upcoming updates.
Localization
■ Added missing localization for "french"
■ Added missing localization for "italian"
■ Added missing localization for "dutch"
■ Added missing localization for "norwegian"
■ Added missing localization for "polish"
■ Added missing localization for "russian"
■ Added missing localization for "swedish"
■ Added missing localization for "spanish"
■ Added missing localization for "turkish"
■ Changed some localization
Level Design
■ Adjustments to the shop
■ Beginner Claim was removed
■ 6 new beginner claims created
■ Future fishing pond created (not yet finished)
■ Minor adjustments to the map
Activated
■ Activated new beginner claims near store location (6x)
■ Activated item "wheelbarrow01"
Reworked
Functionality
■ Added functions for item "wheelbarrow01"
Audio
■ Added sound "indicator" for all vehicles
■ Added sound "door" for all vehicles
■ Added sound "fill" for item "highbanker01"
■ Added sound "smelt" for item "smeltingfurnace01"
■ Added sound "smelt" for item "smeltingfurnace02"
Troubleshooting
■ Fixed error with falling items through the vehicle on load up
■ Fixed error with weight item "goldbar01" on item "weightingscale01"
■ Fixed error with weight item "goldbar01" on item "weightingscale02"
■ Fixed error with attach items to item "weightingscale01"
■ Fixed error with attach items to item "weightingscale02"
■ Fixed error with attach items to item "storagerack01"
■ Fixed error with attach items to item "storagerack02"
■ Fixed error with attach items to item "storagerack03"
■ Fixed error with show light volume for vehicle "excavator01"
■ Fixed error with reset items (you can only reset items, if possible to attach other items)
Improvements
■ Improved performance
Savegame
■ Added item "wheelbarrow01" to savegame
■ Fixed error with attach items after loading the savegame
Playtest News
The playtest will take place as announced. Start: 22th of april 2022 9:00pm CEST
A lot has happened since the last playtest and we hope you are looking forward to it.
Unfortunately, the multiplayer cannot be activated at the start yet, because the current state of the rework is only about 80%.
Since no multiplayer will be active on the weekend, the playtest will be extended to next week. The plan is to run the playtest until next Sunday.
This will give us the time to finish the multiplayer as planned and deliver it in time. So you still have enough time to get to know everything.
The end of the playtest will be 1st of may 2022 11:59pm CEST.
We wish you a lot of fun! And don't forget: We will also be live on Twitch.
Version 0.589 Alpha
Search and collect easter baskets. For each basket you'll receive some eggs.
You can see your collected eggs in your player HUD. After the event, you will find your eggs on your tablet.
The eggs you be later convert to g-coins. Enjoy the event and stay healthy.
Activated
■ Activated item "oilamp01"
■ Activated item "storagerack01"
■ Activated item "storagerack02"
■ Activated item "storagerack03"
Functionality
■ Added missing help instructions
■ Added missing popup messages
■ Added functions for item "oillamp01"
■ Added functions for item "storagerack01"
■ Added functions for item "storagerack02"
■ Added functions for item "storagerack03"
Changed
■ Changed particle size for item "goldnugget01"
Troubleshooting
■ Fixed error with send volume from item "highbanker01" to item "minersmoss"
■ Fixed error with send volume from item "washingplantportable01" to item "minersmoss"
■ Fixed error with send volume from item "washingplantportable02" to item "minersmoss"
■ Fixed error with collect easter basket under the water
■ Fixed error with stop fill process for item "waterbasin" if player turn handle off at water pipe
■ Fixed error with fill multiple times dirt inside item "waterbasin" if its still full, water will subtracted and dirt will be added
■ Fixed error with attach item "goldpan01" to item "waterbasin" if item "waterbasin" attached to item "waterbasinframe01"
Savegame
■ Added item "oillamp01" to savegame
■ Added item "storagerack01" to savegame
■ Added item "storagerack02" to savegame
■ Added item "storagerack03" to savegame
■ Added save variables for item "fireplace01"
Version 0.588 Alpha
■ Added more help instructions if player inside a vehicle
Changed
■ Changed autosave function, if player save manual, timer for autosave will be resetted
■ Changed fill function for item "waterbasin01", if water volume full and player add dirt volume, water will subtracted and dirt will be added
Troubleshooting
■ Fixed error with timer function for washingplants
■ Fixed error with delete vehicles, if player has inventory item "hammer01"
■ Fixed error with showing double marker on worldmap for characters