Patch 3 is ready, with a few new features and fixes. Not as much in this one because I spent most of my time hunting down the nasty bug from last week!
NEW FEATURES
- New zombie work poster just in time for Halloween!
- Security cameras activated! Press 'c' on the keyboard to activate the manager camera. Press 1-4 to cycle through different security cameras. More UI and options coming soon.
- Added effects to manager voice and reduced music volume when he is speaking.
- Added safety goggles to protect workers eyes from dangerous exploding blocks.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed save file breaking when logged in with a different Steam account on the same computer.
- Fixed race condition bugs with loading of save file.
- Fixed race condition bug with re-positioning of console.
PLAN
- Improved UX for manager camera mode.
- Coming Soon: Special Order mode - Currently testing and doing basic balancing.
- Better looking display panel for box value.
- Particle effects and audio to guide new players through their first game.
- Manager dialog for missing blocks and getting citations in endurance mode.
- Add speed up to music in endurance mode based on citation level.
- Add stingers to game over events in endurance mode.
- Give the manager some memory so he doesn't sound repetitive.
- Create in game tips.
Have a spooky week!
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