Hey all!

The STEAM AWARDS have arrived - and Littlewood could be up for a nomination!



Please consider nominating Littlewood for the "Sit Back and Relax" Steam Award. It would mean a great deal to me!

As always, thanks so much for the love and support. I am so grateful for this community and for all of the amazing feedback, screenshots, and artwork you all have posted.

Cheers!

Sean

Littlewood v1.026
+Increased Deluca Present chance when playing Tarott Monster
+Went through entire game code and did a lot of optimizing
+Load times should be a bit faster
+Updated indoor build mode top row icons
+Fishing and Bug Catching randomizer statues no longer deny you "Misc" item drops
+Fixed the drifting pastures/exotic pet area bug finally
+Special Moments will not occur if any of the Townsfolk houses aren't built
+Rain won't occur on days with events or Special Moments
+Added slightly more base exp to Fishing and Bug Catching
+You gain more Bug Catching EXP when near the Catacomb Tree
+Fixed drifting marketplace and town square bug
+Fixed being able to jump over Colossal Pillar
+Fixed Lightning spell giving dirt when destroyed
+Fixed rain occuring but not showing bug

Cheers and thanks for your support!!

Littlewood v1.02
+Dalton's shop changes every Tues and Thurs
+Once you've talked to Dalton quite a bit, he will have new dialogue that unlocks daily shop refreshes
+Increased base farming exp gained by 1
+Fixed showing a number when hovering over farm animals instead of their names
+Fixed not winning Deluca Presents when dueling in Tarott Monster
+Fixed getting a wooden plank from winning in Tarott Monster

Littlewood v1.01
+Hovering over objects in Build Mode will tell you their name
+Changed spawn rates of Gobby/Traveler/Merchant to 60%/25%/15%
+Gobby Merchant is now 3x more likely to show up
+Items won from Casino now counts towards "Collect X Item" in Personal Goals
+DOUBLED THE AMOUNT OF TOWNSFOLK DIALOGUE (Random blurps)
+Tarott Monster Victory has a 25% chance to award 60 Duelist Badges instead of 30.
+Returning an adopted pet will refund your spent Dewdrops (9000 each)
+You now get 3 Dirt instead of 1 when mining a Dirt Deposit
+You now get 3 Grassy Earth instead of 1 when mining a Grassy Earth Deposit
+Lowered structure upgrade costs a bit to reduce mid game grind (Bricks and Planks)
+Changed "Gain a Deluca Coin" to "Gain 3 Rare Items" when upgrading structures
+Dalton's General Shop refreshes every day
+Mel's Decor Shop refreshes every day
+Toned down Gilded Axe and Gilded Pickaxe chance to trigger a tiny bit lol
+Fixed rain sound persisting after a Special Moment plays
+Fixed upside down bug with Dark Tree root attack
+Fixed spell paintings giving you dirt upon destroying them
+Fixed invisible cloak bug after leaving Build Mode
+Fixed Mel being in the water at Deluca
+Fixed Dark being in the water at the Grand Library
+Fixed jumping into buildings when on bridge/pier tiles
+Fixed travelers not spawning in marketplace when placed on bridge/pier tiles
+Fixed Tilled Soil remaining when lowering elevation

Aside from the usual bug fixing, I got a lot of feedback after the 1.0 launch about how grind-heavy the mid game can be. I did a lot of thinking about this, and without redoing entire game systems, I decided to make these tweaks which aim to lessen the monotony of the mid game and to add excitement when upgrading structures.

Change #1: "Gain a Deluca Coin" was boring and not very exciting. I changed this to "Gain 3 Rare Items". This will hopefully accomplish 2 things:
+Make upgrading more exciting
+Reduce the rare item bottleneck that occurs later in the game

Now when you hit an upgrade milestone, you'll have a nice little bonus chance to get items like River Crystals, Shiny Shells, Acorns, Dragon Fossils, etc.

Change #2: I adjusted the quantities of bricks and planks needed for upgrading. This number has been changed so many times over the course of the game, and I hope these new numbers strike a new balance.

Feedback is super important to me and I want to make sure that Littlewood is the best possible game it can be. I really appreciate everyone's kind words and suggestions so far! The 1.0 launch went really well overall and I am super excited that the community has grown so much.

Cheers :)

Littlewood (v0.99 - v1.0)

+Added "Meteorite Storm!" (New Town Event)
+Added "The Lightning Mages!" (New Town Event)
+Added "The Mining Guild!" (New Town Event)
+Added "Rare Item Merchant!" (New Town Event)
+Added "Return of the Fishfolk" (New Town Event)
+Added more random dialogue
+Reimported all music tracks to updated versions
+Added new music track to Edge of Solemn
+You can now gain Deluca Presents from winning in Tarott Monster
+Changed Gilded Tarott Monster statue's effect
+Fixed Pocket Watch lighting bug
+Fixed unable to move right/left in townsfolk house
+Fixed invisible Toby crashing bug

+Added 10 more Special Moments!
+Added "Introducing Tarott Monster" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Paving Your Own Path" (New Special Moment)
+Added "A Dueling Partner" (New Special Moment)
+Added "A Poem For Bubsy" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Can We Pet Him" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Arpeggio's Grand Entrance" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Old Folks" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Making Friends" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Fashion Rivals" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Fight By Your Side" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Time Warper" (New Tool found at the Edge of Solemn)
+Added "Invisible Cloak" (New Tool found at the Edge of Solemn)
+Added new interior art for Smelter
+Stumps no longer take an extra hit outside of town
+Tutorial text disappears after day 5
+Fixed Wedding Fairy skipping wedding bug
+Fixed Willow's Tutorial text
+Fixed pets leaving Exotic Pet Area bug
+Fixed random bugs when getting a rare bug
+Fixed random fish when getting a rare fish
+Fixed Gilded Fishing Statue bug when out at sea
+Fixed Gilded Bug Net Statue when near Catacomb Tree

+Added Steam Trading Cards
+Added ALL Townsfolk Request Gifts!!!
+Added Battle Knight
+Added Busting Sword
+Added Tower Shield
+Added Pyro Plush
+Added Kraken Plush
+Added Worg Plush
+Added Squigglydoot
+Added Dirboros Guard
+Added Claw From Below
+Added Conjured Zombie
+Added Music Note
+Added Baliset
+Added Hair Gel
+Added Litterbox
+Added Cat Tree
+Added Giant Minnow
+Added Supreme Card
+Added Golden Axe!!!
+Added Golden Pickaxe!!!
+All Golden Tools are in!
+Added Bridge Tile (Wood)
+Added Bridge Tile (Stone)
+Added outfit/hairstyle names in Beauty Salon dresser menu
+Added all Lv.99 Chests!!!
+Added Gilded Glove Statue
+Added Gilded Pickaxe Statue
+Added Gilded Axe Statue
+Added Gilded Bug Net Statue
+Added Gilded Fishing Statue
+Added Gilded Farming Statue
+Added Gilded Cooking Statue
+Added Gilded Crafting Statue
+Added Gilded Merchanting Statue
+Added Gilded Tarott Statue
+Fixed unlocking incorrect Special Moments bug
+Fixed slow whirlybug animation
+Fixed exotic pet bug
+Fixed chicken/cow event reward bug

WE DID IT!!!

I want to say a big THANK YOU to the entire Littlewood community for supporting this project on Steam Early Access. Without you, Littlewood wouldn't be what it is today.

Because of your bug reports and awesome suggestions over the past year, Littlewood has truly turned into a relaxing, fun, and addicting game. There were so many hurdles along the way, but we conquered them TOGETHER!

I hope you all have a wonderful day. I am going to sleep.

Cheers!
Sean

Littlewood v0.9951
+Added 10 more Special Moments!
+Added "Introducing Tarott Monster" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Paving Your Own Path" (New Special Moment)
+Added "A Dueling Partner" (New Special Moment)
+Added "A Poem For Bubsy" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Can We Pet Him" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Arpeggio's Grand Entrance" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Old Folks" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Making Friends" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Fashion Rivals" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Fight By Your Side" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Time Warper" (New Tool found at the Edge of Solemn)
+Added "Invisible Cloak" (New Tool found at the Edge of Solemn)
+Added new interior art for Smelter
+Stumps no longer take an extra hit outside of town
+Tutorial text disappears after day 5
+Fixed Wedding Fairy skipping wedding bug
+Fixed Willow's Tutorial text
+Fixed pets leaving Exotic Pet Area bug
+Fixed random bugs when getting a rare bug
+Fixed random fish when getting a rare fish
+Fixed Gilded Fishing Statue bug when out at sea
+Fixed Gilded Bug Net Statue when near Catacomb Tree


Hey all! We now have 3 Days until version 1.0!!!

I prefer to push out these smaller updates leading up to the launch so that players and I can catch all of the bugs before launch day.

I hope you are all just as excited as I am for August 4th!

Cheers and thanks for your support :)

Littlewood v0.99
+Added Steam Trading Cards
+Added ALL Townsfolk Request Gifts!!!
+Added Battle Knight
+Added Busting Sword
+Added Tower Shield
+Added Pyro Plush
+Added Kraken Plush
+Added Worg Plush
+Added Squigglydoot
+Added Dirboros Guard
+Added Claw From Below
+Added Conjured Zombie
+Added Music Note
+Added Baliset
+Added Hair Gel
+Added Litterbox
+Added Cat Tree
+Added Giant Minnow
+Added Supreme Card
+Added Golden Axe!!!
+Added Golden Pickaxe!!!
+All Golden Tools are in!
+Added Bridge Tile (Wood)
+Added Bridge Tile (Stone)
+Added outfit/hairstyle names in Beauty Salon dresser menu
+Added all Lv.99 Chests!!!
+Added Gilded Glove Statue
+Added Gilded Pickaxe Statue
+Added Gilded Axe Statue
+Added Gilded Bug Net Statue
+Added Gilded Fishing Statue
+Added Gilded Farming Statue
+Added Gilded Cooking Statue
+Added Gilded Crafting Statue
+Added Gilded Merchanting Statue
+Added Gilded Tarott Statue
+Fixed unlocking incorrect Special Moments bug
+Fixed slow whirlybug animation
+Fixed exotic pet bug
+Fixed chicken/cow event reward bug

I decided to push out some of these features before 1.0 so to avoid launch day bugs. I'll be monitoring the discussion page, discord, and my email for any bug reports.

Thanks so much for your support and I'm super excited for version 1.0 to launch on August 4th!!!

Sean

Littlewood v0.97
+Added Achievement System
+Added Steam Achievements
+There are 60 Achievements to obtain!
+Added Cloud Saves
+Added Arpeggio's Town Wishes
+Added Toby's Town Wishes
+Added all Personal Goals (25 Pages Total)
+Fixed Iris' Town Wish sprite
+Fixed bugs flying into border trees
+Fixed not being able to plant flowers that you have in inventory
+Fixed Beauty Salon error after using Lightning Sword
+Adjusted brightness on some environment sprites
+Fixed Lightning Sword not destroying Windmill, Birdhouse, Bug Hive, etc.
+Increased chances of finding rare bugs at Catacomb Tree
+Fixed Birdhouse not being able to be rebuilt after being destroyed
+Fixed Beeford saying Freddy's dialogue
+Fixed donation stand bug in cutscenes in Deluca/Forest
+Fixed Cavern/Forest travelers spawning in town
+Fixed flowers propagating on town square / marketplace / etc
+Fixed rain making flowers not sprout properly
+Increased movement speed while sprinting in Build Mode

Steam Achievements are finally in! If you already have a save file, just load it up and any achievements that you've acquired will automatically unlock them on your Steam profile.

I'll be hanging around the forums, discord, and reddit for any bugs that may appear from this update.

Cheers and thanks for your support! We're so close to 1.0 now!!!

Sean

Littlewood v0.96
+Added Dark (New Townsfolk)
+Added Arpeggio (New Townsfolk)
+Added Toby (New Townsfolk)
+Added The Edge of Solemn (New Location)
+Added Dialogue for all 3 of the new townsfolk
+Added Romance dialogue for all 3 of the new townsfolk
+Added Traveler page to Journal
+Updated Townsfolk Journal page

+Added Bookmaster Yugri (New NPC)
+Added the Grand Library!!!
+Added 27 Books that can be found and restored
+Each book has lore that you can read

+Added 27 Travelers, each with a book to give you!
+Added Wedge the Thief (New Traveler)
+Added Primrose, the Cleric (New Traveler)
+Added Datz, the Ice Mage (New Traveler)
+Added Tyrus, the Berserker (New Traveler)
+Added Lelana, the Musician (New Traveler)
+Added Dart, the Thief (New Traveler)
+Added Kylocke, the Wizard (New Traveler)
+Added Juliet, the Dancer (New Traveler)
+Added Oogaga, the Barbarian (New Traveler)
+Added Promecia, the Balloon Pilot (New Traveler)
+Added Thorn, the Cactus Knight (New Traveler)
+Added Lloyd, the Spellcrafter (New Traveler)
+Added Raven, the Elementalist (New Traveler)
+Added Asher, the Specter (New Traveler)
+Added Hadrian, the Gladiator (New Traveler)
+Added Pokidoki, the Treemage (New Traveler)
+Added Robin, the Trapper (New Traveler)
+Added Tara, the Enchantress (New Traveler)
+Added Gareth, the Swordsmith (New Traveler)
+Added Freya, the Druid (New Traveler)
+Added Woz, the Seer (New Traveler)
+Added Donno, the Fighter (New Traveler)
+Added Ozymandias, the Kingslayer (New Traveler)
+Added Zeig, the Ghost Knight (New Traveler)

+Added Dark Golem
+Added Melodic Wallpaper
+Added Harmony Carpet
+Added Music Bed
+Added Symphony Table
+Added Symphony Chair
+Added Performer Lamp
+Added Microphone
+Added Sheet Music
+Added Earthen Wallpaper
+Added Dune Flooring
+Added Sandworm Bed
+Added Spice Table
+Added Spice Chair
+Added Hook Lamp
+Added Metal Crawler
+Added Tasty Fish Pie
+Added Intimate Wallpaper
+Added Charm Flooring
+Added Lovely Bed
+Adede Lovely Double Bed
+Added Romance Table
+Added Romance Chair
+Added Romance Lamp
+Added Big Heart
+Added Valentine Poster

+Added Grassy Earth deposits that spawn in the Forest/Cavern
+Added Pebbles (Path)
+Added Wooden Tile (Path)
+Added Flat Stone (Path)
+Added Exotic Pet Area
+Added Caravan Cat Statue
+Added Birdhouse
+Added Birds that randomly spawn
+Added Colossal Pillar
+Added Large Chest
+Added Sack of Goods
+Added Earthy Growth
+Added Floaty Balloon
+Added Dark Tree Replica
+Added Big Dark Tree Replica
+Added Abyssal Pit
+Added Bamboo
+Added Regen Spell (New Painting)
+Added Summon Spell (New Painting)
+Added Inferno Spell (New Painting)
+Added Bubble Spell (New Painting)
+Added Lightning Spell (New Painting)
+Added Teleport Spell (New Painting)
+Added Ribbon Seeker
+Added Bird Fountain
+Added Womper Pet

+Added "Not on My Watch" (New Special Moment)
+Added "The Danger Below Solemn" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Lilith's Powers" (New Special Moment)
+Added "Dark's Resolve" (New Special Moment)

+Married Townsfolk now move in with you and have goodnight dialogue
+Birdnest Table requires Fancy Plank instead of Dusk Plank
+A member of the Big Five will always spawn in the card shop
+Fixed Scavenger Egg in crafting workshop to be accessible
+Fixed Pocket Watch during rain bug
+Fixed special moment bug

Whew! The Grand Library is FINALLY done! Dark, Arpeggio, and Toby are FINALLY in the game! This certainly is the biggest update that Littlewood has received so far!

Thanks for being patient with this one. There was a lot of moving parts and things that interacted, so I had to make sure everything worked smoothly. Not to mention the buttload of new dialogue I had to do. Dark's dialogue is extra important because he is tied to the main storyline of Littlewood.

I hope you enjoy this update! We're still on schedule to launch version 1.0 by the end of July. I'll keep you guys posted on what's coming in the next few patches before then. Really exciting times ahead!!!

Cheers and thanks for your support :)
Sean

Littlewood v0.94

+Added Laura's Request gifts
+Added Wooden Display Stand (Laura's Gift #1)
+Added Stone Display Stand (Laura's Gift #2)
+Added Golden Bug Net (Laura's Gift #3)
+Added Mel's Request gifts
+Added Green Item Stall (Mel's Gift #1)
+Added Blue Item Stall (Mel's Gift #2)
+Added Red Item Stall (Mel's Gift #3)
+Added Freddy (New NPC) - Rare spawn in Deluca
+Added Harold Pockets (New NPC) - Rare spawn in Endless Forest (Whirlybug #2)
+Added Beeford (New NPC) - Rare spawn in Endless Forest (Whirlybug #1)
+Crafting Workshop now has Ultimate Upgrades for your 10-Star structures/areas
+Added Tavern Ultimate Upgrade (In Crafting Workshop)
+Added Musum Ultimate Upgrade (In Crafting Workshop)
+Added Lumber Mill Ultimate Upgrade (In Crafting Workshop)
+Added Smelter Ultimate Upgrade (In Crafting Workshop)
+Added Air Balloon Ultimate Upgrade (In Crafting Workshop)
+Added Coffee Shop Ultimate Upgrade (In Crafting Workshop)
+Added Decor Shop Ultimate Upgrade (In Crafting Workshop)
+Added Deluca Ultimate Upgrade (In Crafting Workshop)
+Added Forest Ultimate Upgrade (In Crafting Workshop)
+Added Cavern Ultimate Upgrade (In Crafting Workshop)
+Added Master Forge Ultimate Upgrade (In Crafting Workshop)
+Added Town Expansion!
+Added Pip the Lumberjack (New NPC that visits at the bottom of map after 35 days.)
+Updated Scenic Mode to show your whole town
+Proper Bug Net sprite is shown when swinging it
+Gobbys can now spawn upstairs in tavern
+Changed recipe menu
+Dust Caverns will now VERY rarely spawn Wyvernite/Dragalium deposits
+Orange flowers can now be bred from Red + Yellow flowers of the same type
+Removed Donation Stand in Beauty Salon. All hairstyles/outfits are available right away
+Fixed no button selected when adding the last item of a stack into tavern
+Fixed cutscene dialogue being messed up during event
+Fixed being stuck when exiting Build Mode over water
+Fixed Bubsy's dialogue looping after building Beauty Salon
+Fixed Structures being placed on border trees
+Fixed upside down bug
+Fixed Grand Library's flower sprites
+Fixed elevation bug for Townsfolk Requests
+Fixed dating cutscene showing incorrect dialogue
+Fixed night time not properly occuring when inside of a house
+Fixed wrong player positioning when leaving the Beauty Salon
+Fixed fishing bug with golden rod when catching a rare fish + blueprint

Woohoo! Another chunk of content out of the way!

I haven't told anyone this yet BUT...

I'm aiming for Littlewood's 1.0 launch to be at the end of July!!! I've mapped out everything that needs to get done before then so hopefully we can meet the deadline.

I'll be sure to keep the community informed with everything!

Cheers and thanks for your support :)
Sean