Game Update & Future Plans

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday I released a few updates, but I did not write a changelog for them. Here it is

Changelog:

• All systems that felt similar to Schedule 1 have been completely removed or changed. The game now focuses on its own direction, and its mechanics are being rebuilt to support a more cohesive experience rather than feeling like disconnected pieces:

  • removed the trash recovery machine, but I’m reworking the system to make it more unique. Instead, a UFO alien will consume the trash you give it, and in return, it will reward you with money.

  • removed soil, seed, watering animations (now it is instant and and speedy)

  • removed all side effects of mocktails

• Removed the Steam Deck lock and added a warning message: "Warning: This game is not fully optimized for Steam Deck. Some controls may not work as you expect. The game may be unstable. You are playing at your own risk. Press "Any Key" to continue." You can play on Steam Deck now.

Feedback & Plans

I appreciate all the feedback, both positive & negative. I will do everything I can to improve the game and create more content related to Toll Booth.

You can also join our Discord server and message me there. I’m active daily and will get in touch to help resolve any issues you have.

Discord: https://discord.gg/y9fDscEbng

Here are a few ideas I have, but I don't know which one I will do. You can write in the comments or on discord server, so I have some directions. Remember, those are just ideas!

Toll Booth Related

1. Toll Booth Evolution
   Upgrading your simple gate into a massive operation! Progressing from manual passenger booths all the way to an automated "TOLL" system, where drivers with passes go through automatically when they buy a special PASS card that needs to be placed on the car.

2. Road Transport Inspection
   Adding dedicated side lanes specifically for BIG trucks. You'd need to check their weight, inspect their cargo, and verify their documents.

3. Dynamic Traffic Management
   Dealing with rush hours. You could open and close lanes dynamically, assign workers (or yourself) to specific booths, but you'd face penalties if you create artificial traffic jams.

4. Drive-Thru Services Instead of making drivers park, what if you could build food, and souvenir booths right at the toll plaza? You could serve people while they wait in line! (And yes, maybe charge them for using the plaza toilets.)

5. Illegal Trespassers & Chaos
   Some drivers won't take "no" for an answer. They will speed up, smash right through your barriers, and cause absolute chaos! You'd have to jump in a car, chase them down, and stop them—or maybe just accept a fat bribe to look the other way.

6. Security & Contraband Looking out for wanted criminals based on random police photos, or maybe even building a special training room to get a pet Corgi that sniffs out illegal things!

7. Faction Jobs
   Using your control over the road to help (or sabotage) factions like the Police or Cartels with special, high-stakes interceptions.

Side Activities & World Expansion

When you aren't managing the gates, there is a whole world of (sometimes very shady) business to run.

1. The Farm-to-Road Loop
   Growing crops, raising animals, and preparing food (like fresh sushi!) to sell directly at your toll booth stands.

2. The Canal Alligator
   Opening up the road canals and getting a pet Alligator. It might come in handy for dealing with underground smugglers... or getting rid of "unwanted evidence."

3. UFOs & Dark Secrets
   Aliens might have some very specific requests. Sometimes, dead bodies might be better used as farm fertilizer or UFO deliveries instead of just going to the trash.

4. Underground Smuggling & Junkyard
   Digging your own tunnels to smuggle illegal cars past the authorities, or building a junkyard with a crane and hydraulic press to crush confiscated vehicles.

5. Nightclub Deliveries & Beach Scams
   Building your reputation by delivering goods to the city's Nightclub, or creating a fake beach rest area to lure tourists away from the road and scam them out of their cash!

Tech & Quality of Life

1. Full Gamepad Support
   So you can sit back and control your roadside empire with your favorite controller.

2. Steam Deck Compatibility
   I want to make sure the game is fully playable and optimized for the Steam Deck!

Let me know which one sounds the best for you!