Game update

Update 1.7.17.1 - Visually revamped doors, multiple fixes

Blockbuster Inc. · published 2 years ago · build 14829732

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improved visuals of room doors
continue button in main menu now loads the most recently updated save (hover the mouse over it to show which file it is)
optimized thumbnail generation for employees and filming sets, which should improve memory usage and reduce lag spikes
fix bug where studio fans would sometimes reset to 0 or a small number after gaining too many
fix bug where new sets made in Set Designer would not appear in build mode
fix bug where some stars were shown as belonging to incorrect studios during awards ceremony
fix bug where stunt animations in Direct Scene would sometimes get stuck into a T-Pose
fix bug where actor animations in Direct Scene would reset to their first frame after completing
save menu now loads the save files one by one instead of all at once, which would freeze the game for a while if there are too many/large save files
fix bug in Direct Scene where actors would disappear when they get too close to the camera
fix some objects having blank thumbnails in build mode
reduced difficulty of earning Best Stunts award
Blockbuster-buster mission no longer fails if you release a non-blockbuster product
rival studio names, district names, and randomized product names are now always in english regardless of selected game language
properly format large numbers in various menus (fans, ticket sales etc)
extra scenes in Product Creation are now limited to max 25 normal & 25 stunt
fixed "pirate drinking alcohol" actor animation poking bottle into eye
fixed hat of western costume clipping into some haircuts
swapped places of NC-17 and R rating slots in Research
moved Cyberpunk theme slot after Superhero theme slot in Research
"Edit in Set Designer" button in Set Info window has been removed, will be re-added when it is fully functional
credits screen in main menu
known issue: when renting a home for a star, the thumbnail sometimes becomes a black square, will be fixed in next update

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