June Update - Stability & Gameplay Enhancements

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Controller & Input Improvements

Enhanced Gamepad Support

• Gamepad controls added to pause menu
• Full controller support for save/load operations
• Improved Steam Input integration across all platforms

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New Gameplay Features

Environmental System

• Interactive trees added to the world with RoundRects (R.I.P. Bill Atkinson)
• Environmental destruction mechanics
• Visual enhancements with new vegetation

Expanded World

• Larger map areas to explore
• Improved map interface with better text readability
• New areas with unique content

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NPC & Dialog Improvements

Enhanced NPC System

• Improved NPC behavior and pathfinding
• Better collision detection for NPCs
• New entity-based NPC system replacing tile-based NPCs

Dialog Enhancements

• New fortune teller character with dynamically generated dialog
• Redesigned dialog UI with better visual presentation
• Enhanced interaction system for smoother conversations
• Improved memory management for dialog system

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Technical Improvements

Build System Updates

• Switched to Clang compiler for better performance
• AddressSanitizer enabled for improved stability
• Cross-platform build fixes for Windows, Mac, and Linux

Circuit System Fixes

• Fixed circuit text reset issues
• Improved memory handling in circuit puzzles
• Better performance for complex circuits

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Bug Fixes

• Fixed NPC spawning issues on certain maps
• Resolved out-of-bounds memory access bugs
• Fixed various casting issues for better stability
• Audio system improvements and fixes

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What This Means for Players

[expand type=details expanded=false] This update brings major platform expansion and gameplay improvements:

• Richer World - Interactive environments with trees and expanded exploration areas
• Smarter NPCs - More realistic behavior and better interactions
• Improved Stability - Technical improvements for smoother gameplay

The new features enhance:

• Environmental interaction and player choice
• Dialog depth with new characters
• Overall game stability and performance

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[ 2025-06-15 23:00:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

Major Update - Code Refactoring & Improvements

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Major Architecture Changes

• Circuit System Fixes
• Save System Fixes

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Audio System Enhancements

Audio System Overhaul

• New audio functionality and features
• Enhanced audio processing capabilities

Memory Leak Fixes

• Fixed audio resource leaks
• Improved memory management in audio system

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Platform & Build Improvements

Linux Compatibility Fixes

• Fixed game loading issues specific to Linux platform
• Improved cross-platform compatibility
• Refactored better platform support

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Bug Fixes

Achievement System

• Fixed excessive logging spam in achievement system
• Improved performance by reducing unnecessary log output

What This Means for Players

[expand type=details expanded=false] This update represents a significant code refactoring effort focused on:

• Better Performance - Modular systems reduce overhead and improve game responsiveness
• Improved Stability - Fixed memory leaks and platform-specific issues
• Enhanced Audio - Better sound processing and resource management
• Cross-Platform Support - Improved Linux compatibility and build processes

While these are primarily "under the hood" improvements, they lay the foundation for:

• Faster development of new features
• More stable gameplay experience
• Better mod support in the future
• Easier bug fixes and updates

[/expand] [hr][/hr] This refactoring effort demonstrates active development focused on code quality, maintainability, and cross-platform compatibility. The modular architecture will enable faster feature development and more stable releases going forward.

[ 2025-05-22 22:38:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

World map changes, new heart mechanics, mitten text fix

[ 2025-04-13 20:19:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

Windows shrine audio fix

[ 2025-04-13 16:42:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Audio Enhancements
• Save fixes
• New areas when opening doors

[ 2025-04-13 00:16:50 CET ] [ Original post ]