This update addresses several bugs and adds new upgrades, gameplay changes to various game worlds, and features requested by the community.
New Upgrades!
Added new upgrade: Minigolf: Ball - Baseball
Added new upgrade: Minigolf: Ball - Slime Ball
Added new upgrade: Minigolf: Ball - Ink Ball
Added new upgrade: Minigolf: Ball - Lava Ball
Added new upgrade: Minigolf: Ball - Fishbowl
Added new upgrade: Minigolf: Ball - Earth
Added new upgrade: Minigolf: Ball - Mars
Added new upgrade: Minigolf: Ball - Moon
Add new upgrade: Ball Race: Ball Shape - Baseball
Add new upgrade: Ball Race: Ball Shape - Earth
Add new upgrade: Ball Race: Ball Shape - Moon
Add new upgrade: Ball Race: Ball Material - Lava
Add new upgrade: Ball Race: Ball Material - Ink
Add new upgrade: Ball Race: Ball Material - Slime
Add new upgrade: Minigolf: Trail - Confetti Trail
Add new upgrade: Minigolf: HIO Effect - Confetti Burst
Plaza Changes
Seasonal Store Art Pass
Rail Shooter Ride Exterior
The Transit Station train now has collision and can hit and ragdoll players
Increased EXP earning in Casino and Theater
Added candy items to the Theater store
Added Popcorn to the Theater store
Added a player seat to dolphins, allowing other players to ride player dolphins
Condo Changes
Weekly Dev Log for April 26th, 2021
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Weekly Dev Log for April 26th, 2021, detailing all the changes that have happened since April 19th, 2021. Note: Devs that don't appear in the weekly log are not necessarily away or not doing work, but may be working on things currently not announced or backend work that doesn't need to be detailed.
Update 0.14.1.3
We're currently working on Update 0.14.1.3, which will include various new bug and crash fixes, as well as new upgrades and changes. You can read more about what is planned for this update here.
April 2021 Condo Contest Begins!
As we're celebrating the 5th anniversary of Tower Unite this month, the theme for this month's condo contest is "party"! Design a condo fit for a party. To help with this, the Anniversary update will also include new party themed items, but you can feel free to use whatever items you like.
This contest will end on April 31st, 2021. First place winner will take home at least 1,000,000 units, and all participants may be rewarded 75,000 units! You can read the details here.
Accessibility Suggestions
We've created a forum post asking the community for suggestions on how we can improve gameplay for players with certain conditions such as colorblindness, dyslexia, or anything else that might affect a players ability to use the standard presentation and controls of the game.
If you have any ideas or suggestions, and possible solutions on how to solve a particular issue, please check out the forum post here.
Minigolf: Garden Course Walls
Johanna started working on new course walls for Minigolf: Garden.
Minigolf: Garden Course Walls
Plaza: Building Changes
Johanna finished working on the building for the rail-based shooting gallery. She also started working on an art pass for the Fresh store.
Wheezwer worked on the ticket sign and menu for the rail-based shooting gallery building, and made some decals for the Fresh store art pass.
Plaza: Rail-based Shooting Gallery Building
Plaza: Fresh Store Art Pass WIP
Condo
Lifeless continued working on the new condo, working on the fireplace.
Sketchman continued working on improvements for the Highrise condo.
macdguy added the ability to toggle the base of the "Canvas Statue" item, increased the scale limit from 0.25 to 0.001 on the Gizmo, and made the Copycat tool no longer copy the scale of an item by default.
New Condo Fireplace
Condo: Highrise Improvements (Before / After)
Condo: Highrise Retractable Skylight
Condo: Toggleable Canvas Statue Base
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Condo: New Gizmo Scale Limit (0.001 from 0.25)
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Condo: Copycat Tool (Scale off by default)
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Miscellany
macdguy slowed down the camera transition when crouching. He worked on organizing items that weren't properly categorized, along with adding key binding support to Redo/Undo, as well as adding UI elements for them. He also added a new feature to Zombie Massacre, zombies can now randomly drop additional points for players to collect when killed.
Madmijk worked on fixing crashes.
Sketchman continued working on backend server improvements and optimizations.
Wheezwer continued worked on concept art for the Appearance Store and Bowling NPCs.
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Weekly Dev Log for April 19th, 2021, detailing all the changes that have happened since April 12th, 2021. Note: Devs that don't appear in the weekly log are not necessarily away or not doing work, but may be working on things currently not announced or backend work that doesn't need to be detailed.
Update 0.14.1.2 & Update 0.14.1.3
Last week, we released Update 0.14.1.2, which added improvements to the PVP mode, as well as bug and crash fixes. You can read more about what that update contained here.
We're currently working on Update 0.14.1.3, which will include various new bug and crash fixes, as well as new upgrades and changes. You can read more about what is planned for this update here.
April 2021 Condo Contest Begins!
As we're celebrating the 5th anniversary of Tower Unite this month, the theme for this month's condo contest is "party"! Design a condo fit for a party. To help with this, the Anniversary update will also include new party themed items, but you can feel free to use whatever items you like.
This contest will end on April 31st, 2021. First place winner will take home at least 1,000,000 units, and all participants may be rewarded 75,000 units! You can read the details here.
Accessibility Suggestions
We've created a forum post asking the community for suggestions on how we can improve gameplay for players with certain conditions such as colorblindness, dyslexia, or anything else that might affect a players ability to use the standard presentation and controls of the game.
If you have any ideas or suggestions, and possible solutions on how to solve a particular issue, please check out the forum post here.
Minigolf: Out of Bounds Changes
macdguy worked on changing how "out of bounds" works in Minigolf for Update 0.14.1.3.
Currently, if the Minigolf ball hits any object outside of the course, it will automatically be treated as "out of bounds" and the player will need to putt again.
Starting next update, as long as the Minigolf ball does not come to a stop or is on an object outside of the course for awhile, it will not count as a “out of bounds”. This allows for the use of trick shots and using the environment to your advantage.
Minigolf: Out of Bounds Changes Rocks (Before / After)
Lifeless continued working on the new condo, creating systems for hiding doors, making doors open and close automatically, and allowing for the pool to be hidden.
Sketchman started working on small fixes for the Highrise condo.
Condo: Highrise Various Fixes (Before / After)
Condo: Toggleable Item Collision
macdguy worked on a toggle for items allowing the condo owner to turn collision on or off for specific items.
Condo: Toggleable Item Collision
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Plaza: Ridable Shooting Gallery Attraction Building WIP
Johanna continued working on the building for the upcoming ridable shooting gallery.
Plaza: Ridable Shooting Gallery Attraction Building WIP
Plaza: Celebrations Store Art Pass
Johanna continued working on the art pass for the Celebrations store.
Plaza: Celebrations Store Art Pass WIP
Plaza: Arcade NPC Art Pass
JJosh worked on an art pass for the new Arcade Store NPCs.
Arcade NPC (Chilly Billy) Side Profile (Before / After)
Arcade NPC (Chilly Billy) Front (Before / After)
Arcade NPC (Chilly Billy) New Face Closeup
Miscellany
Caboose700 worked on backend server improvements.
macdguy added the ability for players to ride other players using the Dolphin potion.
Madmijk fixed a crash related to canvas resolution.
Sketchman continued working on backend server improvements and optimizations.
Wheezwer worked on icons for the Ball Race pickup upgrades. She also worked on dialogue icons for the Upgrades store catsacks, and worked on concept art for the Appearance Store, Oasis NPC, and Bowling NPCs.
Will worked on recording sounds and music.
Plaza: Players with Dolphin Potion Ridable
Wrap It Up
That about covers everything that happened since April 12th, 2021 at PixelTail Games. We'll see you all next week!
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This hot fix addresses several issues that have been reported, along with addressing performance issues with condos. It also adds a new ragdoll and expands on PVP features.
Changes
Added a performance setting to disable workshop item shadows (and disabled workshop item shadows by default)
Completely redid the workshop player model ragdoll
Optimized workshop NPCs
Optimized condo item rendering
Only players who have PVP damage enabled can damage other players with PVP damage enabled
Added an icon next to player's tags if the player has PVP enabled
Added PVP toggle option to the C menu
Projectile based weapons now do damage with PVP mode on
Reduced volume of Anniversary Coin earning sound
Reduced Kalleira's Star explode effects
Players you have blocked will no longer display a floating "X" symbol
Weapon effects now hide for players you have blocked (ex. firework launcher effects)
Blocking a player now hides any vehicles they are in
Dying while holding the Holdable Balloon now makes your ragdoll float
Optimized footstep sound system
Improved rocket jumping reliability
Bug Fixes
Fixed Kalleira's Wand stars flying through items
Fixed Holdable Balloon not drawing when far away from players
Little Crusaders: Fixed fluffy dragon skin not applying
Fixed seats not leaving after being killed with PVP setting on
Fixed not leaving emote state after being killed with PVP setting on
Whirl-a-Fish: Fixed jackpot not being awarded (and score zones not always triggering)
Zombie Massacre: Fixed webs staying after losing boss battle
Condo: Fixed balloons being popped not networking to other players
Fixed balloons rescaling with potions
Fixed Pinhead bowling NPC not looking at players like the other NPCs do
Fixed NPCs looking at players from a long distance
Fixed a crash with canvases that are larger than 8K resolution for DX10 (canvases between 8K and 16K will fail to load in DX10, larger than 16K will fail to load in general)
Fixed wrong par requirement for Minigolf Kingdom Mastered achievement
Fixed an issue where you can die while fishing with PVP mode on
Fixed Early Access prompt showing up each time you launch the game
Fixed being able to open locked doors while in a workshop condo
Fixed being able to enter advanced edit mode while in a workshop condo
Plaza: Fixed footstep sounds for sand
Plaza: Fixed footstep sounds for paths still playing sand/dirt noise
Fixed weapons showing up for players you have blocked
Arcade: Fixed third person Bug Bytes hammer drawing when it shouldn't be
Arcade: Fixed tickets ejecting wrong for Planetary Piano
Arcade: Fixed 2 of the 3 Ring God machines having wrong placement of the bottles
Arcade: Fixed 1 of the Offering machines having LEDs flying off the cabinet
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Hello everyone, and welcome to the Weekly Dev Log for April 12th, 2021, detailing all the changes that have happened since April 5th, 2021. Note: Devs that don't appear in the weekly log are not necessarily away or not doing work, but may be working on things currently not announced or backend work that doesn't need to be detailed.
Update 0.14.1.0 - Tower Unite 5th Anniversary Events
Last week, we released Update 0.14.1.0, which kicked off the start of our Anniversary Events, celebrating Tower Unite's early access debut.
This update added Anniversary Tokens, which can be used to buy new Anniversary Items and Upgrades, as well as all of the previous holiday items. This update also added bug fixes and new changes, such as NPC head movement, shadows on Workshop items, and the ability to enable PVP damage.
You can read about everything in that update here.
Immediately after we released Update 0.14.1.0, we released a unversioned hotfix (Update 0.14.1.1) to fix a small issue with Minigolf, Forest.
We're currently working on Update 0.14.1.2, which will add even more bug and crash fixes, as well as some improvements based on feedback. This update adds a setting to disable Workshop Item Shadows and changes how the toggleable PVP mode works. You can read more about what is planned for this update here.
After Update 0.14.1.2, we have plans for Update 0.14.1.3, which will contain even more bug fixes, as well as new Minigolf and Ball Race upgrades. You can read more about what is planned for this update here.
April 2021 Condo Contest Begins!
As we're celebrating the 5th anniversary of Tower Unite this month, the theme for this month's condo contest is "party"! Design a condo fit for a party. To help with this, the Anniversary update will also include new party themed items, but you can feel free to use whatever items you like.
This contest will end on April 31st, 2021. First place winner will take home at least 1,000,000 units, and all participants may be rewarded 75,000 units! You can read the details here.
Accessibility Suggestions
We've created a forum post asking the community for suggestions on how we can improve gameplay for players with certain conditions such as colorblindness, dyslexia, or anything else that might affect a players ability to use the standard presentation and controls of the game.
If you have any ideas or suggestions, and possible solutions on how to solve a particular issue, please check out the forum post here.
Plaza: Celebrations Store Art Pass
Johanna worked on the art pass for the Celebrations store in the plaza.
Wheezwer helped work on wall decals for the Celebrations store art pass.
Celebrations Store Art Pass WIP
Miscellany
Caboose700 worked on backend server improvements.
Johanna worked on the Celebrations art pass, as well as the Laser Tag arena overhaul.
JJosh worked on new upgrades, as well as the new Virus infected model.
Lifeless continued working on the new condo map.
macdguy worked on releasing the Anniversary update, as well as fixing bugs.
Madmijk worked on some anniversary items.
Sketchman continued working on backend server improvements and optimizations.
Wheezwer finished up murals for Laser Tag.
Will worked on recording sounds for upgrades.
Laser Tag Arena Overhaul: Murals WIP
Wrap It Up
That about covers everything that happened since April 5th, 2021 at PixelTail Games. We'll see you all next week!
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To celebrate Tower Unite's debut to Early Access, we've created a celebration event this year!
Kalleira, wanting to celebrate with everyone, caused mayhem by bringing in all the characters and minigames from all the holiday events. Due to her magic, this event features minigames from Halloween events and Winter Holiday events all at the same time!
You can also earn Anniversary Coins from playing any of the game worlds or minigames in Tower and unlock anniversary themed items, Halloween items, and Winter Holiday items!
This event will last for the entire month of April, so you'll be able to take your time getting coins! We plan to roll out additional anniversary items soon as well!
Head to Kalleira at the Plaza fountain!
New Anniversary Store Items:
Anniversary Cake Hat
Holdable Balloon
Party Gun
Kalleira's Wand
New Anniversary Store Items for Condo:
Anniversary Cake
Balloon
Confetti FX
Sparkles FX
Starfield FX
Starfield Flowing FX
Sparkle Fountain FX
Sparkle Fountain Extravaganza FX
Changes:
Added Anniversary Coins
Added a few new Anniversary items: Anniversary Cake, Anniversary Cake Hat, Holdable Balloon, Balloon, Confetti FX, Sparkles FX, Starfield FX, Starfield Flowing FX, Sparkle Fountain FX, Sparkle Fountain Extravaganza FX, Party Gun, and Kalleira's Wand
Enabled shadow casting on workshop items
Added a setting to enable PVP damage while in Plaza/Condo
Projectiles now bounce off players. This includes Throwable Basketball, Bert Gun, Boomerang, Throwable Bowling Ball and Pin, Throwable Egg, Throwable Golfball, Throwable Fruit, Throwable Keyboard, Paper Airplane, Potato Gun, Throwable Skeeball, Snowball, Throwable Plushy, Throwable Wheel of Money
Store NPCs now look at you
Condo: Workshop NPCs now look at you
New icons for: Confetti Gun, Firework Launcher, Spooky Gun, Potato Gun, Throwable Bowling Pin/Ball, Throwable Units, Unit Bills, and all the Jetpacks
Bug Fixes:
Minigolf: Fixed moving platform desyncs in Sweet Tooth, Kingdom, Island, Forest, and Waterhole
Improved mirrors and fixed mirrors not displaying wearables
Fixed Karaoke prices being incorrectly displayed
Fixed lighter position for the lighter sway emote
Fixed jetpack strafing not working
Fixed elevators causing you to fall through them in Underwater condo
Little Crusaders: Fixed dragon not recharging sprint stamina when entering water on Mystic Grove
Little Crusaders: Fixed ghost food/wine being offset and not in its hands
Little Crusaders: Fixed a few collision issues in Mystic Grove
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Hello everyone, and welcome to the Weekly Dev Log for April 5th, 2021, detailing all the changes that have happened since March 29th, 2021. Note: Devs that don't appear in the weekly log are not necessarily away or not doing work, but may be working on things currently not announced or backend work that doesn't need to be detailed.
Update 0.14.1.0 - Tower Unite 5th Anniversary Events
We're working hard on our next update, Update 0.14.1.0, which will kick off the start of our Anniversary Events, celebrating Tower Unite's early access debut.
These events will include Anniversary Tokens, new Anniversary Items and Upgrades, as well as new upgrades for Minigolf and Ball Race and a few bug fixes.
You can read about our progress on this update here.
Update 0.14.0.0 - Upgrades
Last week, we released Update 0.14.0.0, which brought Upgrades to the game, customizable gameplay elements such as customizable Minigolf balls and trails, Ball Race Balls, Little Crusaders Dragon Skins, and more. You can read all about that update here.
April 2021 Condo Contest Begins!
As we're celebrating the 5th anniversary of Tower Unite this month, the theme for this month's condo contest is "party"! Design a condo fit for a party. To help with this, the Anniversary update will also include new party themed items, but you can feel free to use whatever items you like.
This contest will end on April 31st, 2021. First place winner will take home at least 1,000,000 units, and all participants may be rewarded 75,000 units! You can read the details here.
March 2021 Condo Contest Winners
The March 2021 Condo Contest has finished! We decided to double the prize amounts and raise the participation prize to 175,000 units. Congratulations to "Megalo" for their first place win, along with "vidisson" and "Alexer_Zoderia" for their second place and third place wins respectively.
We've created a forum post asking the community for suggestions on how we can improve gameplay for players with certain conditions such as colorblindness, dyslexia, or anything else that might affect a players ability to use the standard presentation and controls of the game.
If you have any ideas or suggestions, and possible solutions on how to solve a particular issue, please check out the forum post here.
Laser Tag Arena Overhaul
Johanna continued working on the overhauled Laser Tag arena.
Wheezwer created some new flags for the Laser Tag arena, along with working on the mural art.
Laser Tag: Arena Overhaul WIP
Minigolf: Altitude Course Walls
Johanna worked on finishing the course walls for the Minigolf map, "Altitude".
Minigolf: Altitude Course Walls
Miscellany
Johanna helped finish work on upgrades. She also worked on implementing moving platform fixes for the Minigolf maps, Sweet Tooth, Kingdom, Island, Forest, and Waterhole.
JJosh worked on new upgrades.
Lifeless continued working on the new condo map.
macdguy worked on releasing the upgrades update and easter events.
Madmijk worked on upgrades and bug fixes.
Sketchman continued working on backend improvements.
Wheezwer started working on new NPC icons for the Upgrade NPCs, along with icons for the Ball Race pickup upgrades.
Will worked on recording sounds for upgrades.
Upcoming Upgrades
Condo: Wearables Now Visible in Mirrors
Mirrors have been enhanced and now properly display your wearables in both first person and third person modes. This was a long standing issue that we're happy to finally resolve!
Wrap It Up
That about covers everything that happened since March 29th, 2021 at PixelTail Games. We'll see you all next week!
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