Hello, Fellow Magnates! We've got a jam-packed update for you in this month's Hotel Magnate blog. From exciting progress on our maintenance system to the early development of disaster mechanics and some nifty UI improvements, there's a lot to dive into. So, grab your coffee (or tea), sit back, and let's unpack the latest and greatest changes coming your way!

Maintenance Changes & Testing

We're thrilled to announce that the maintenance changes we've talked about in previous posts are now available for public testing! No more will maintenance issues automatically be detected and fixed by a mysterious force. Now, your staff will need to notice these problems themselves, adding an extra layer of realism and management challenge. This means you'll want to ensure your cleaners and other staff are frequently visiting rooms to spot any issues. To compliment this we've streamlined the manual reporting process, allowing you to set priorities easily. For those eager to dive into the nitty-gritty details and provide feedback, head over to our Discord channel.
Here you can see the new maintenance management buttons on the object toolbar. You can manually call for a maintenance person, increase its priority or cancel the call

Disasters Progress

Brace yourselves, because we're venturing into the thrilling territory of disaster management! Our team has started implementation work on the fire-spreading system, a feature that's taken numerous design meetings and creative brainstorming sessions to get just right. While we aren't ready to showcase this feature in all its fiery glory just yet, rest assured that more updates and sneak peeks are on the horizon. These developments are crucial as they lay the groundwork for introducing more complex disaster scenarios, ensuring a dynamic and engaging hotel disaster experience.

UI Changes and Improvements

Quality of life improvements are always a top priority for us, and this update is no exception. We've enhanced the visibility and intelligence of our warning and alert UI, making sure you never miss an important notification. Additionally, we've added new sounds when opening menus like room, staff, and guest details, adding a touch of auditory delight to your management tasks.
Above is the improved UI for maintenance alerts, making them a lot more visible and easier on the eyes. (we have also been updating the cleaning and other alerts to match) One of the most requested UI featuresbeing able to see the exact value when setting curved wallshas also been implemented, making it easier than ever to replicate those perfect curves in your hotel design.
Thats all for now, Magnates! Stay tuned for more updates and keep sharing your feedback. Your input is invaluable in helping us shape the ultimate hotel and resort tycoon experience. Until next time, happy building and managing! [hr][/hr] Don't forget to join us on our Discord where you can chat with other fans and the devs or participate in testing for some of these things we have been working on! Or visit our voting/suggestion platform to vote on and suggest features. The "Checking In: Report" is your regular dose of Hotel Magnate insights! Dive into our progress, recent bug fixes, and catch an exclusive sneak peek into whats brewing for the future. These brief updates aim to keep you in the loop about the ongoing developments for Hotel Magnate at Arcade Oven