Snow has arrived in a seasonal themed set with 14 unique items!
Gifts
Over time, the Pot will gift you free items as a thank you for spending coins! These gifts contain items that can be especially useful when starting out.
More!
Waterfall tiles to match the Beach and Swamp water tiles.
[Rainbow] Organise or decorate with a customisable sign.
[Forest] Fir trees can now stack to be taller.
Improvements
Collection Screen: added the ability to reset/remove an item's customisation effect.
Added visual feedback on the HUD when trying to move locked ground.
Reduced the frequency of receiving the slope or stair tile variants.
Fixes
Fixed the appearance-changing Cauldron not accepting ground tiles.
Fixed the 'coins spent' counter incorrectly increasing when a Rainbow coin is spent or a statue is sold.
It's been a wild ride in the fantastical world of our game, where Mrs. McGregor and her quirky companions, the wee beasties, have been burning the midnight oil to inch closer to the coveted early access stage. We're thrilled to spill the beans that we're gearing up for an early access launch in the next couple of months. Hold on to your kilts, because we've got a lot on our plate, but we're convinced we're on the brink of unveiling something truly worth your gaming hours.
Let's break it down for you in a way that even Bigfoot could understand:
Game Systems:
Quest System: Almost there, just needs a bit of polishing—like giving a Highland cow a good brushing. Dialogue System: Almost ready to shine, just needs a few tweaks to make the characters' banter as delightful as a Scottish sunset. Combat System: Basics are in place, but there's still some heavy lifting ahead—think of it as lifting bagpipes. Act One Storyline: Done and dusted! We've crafted a tale more gripping than a Loch Ness monster sighting. Voice Overs: Almost there, just a few touch-ups and reworkings to ensure you hear Mrs. McG's wisdom loud and clear. Quest Lines: Written and planned—like looking for werewolf poo-filled adventures. Foliage and Grass System, River and Water System: We're landscaping experts now, with separate post-processing to make the environment as picturesque as a rolling Highland meadow.
Characters that are ready to rumble:
Mrs. McG (of course), Ann, Bigfoot Early, Bigfoot Hammer, Robbie the Barman, Cpt Lack.
Areas that are polished and ready for your virtual footsteps:
The Black Kirk, Bigfoot Camp, The Castle, Rusty Badger, Scottish Flemish Houses and Harbour Area, Village One and Village Two, The Murder House, The Rectory, The Church of Bigfoot, Mrs. McGregor's Front Room.
Now, let's talk about our grand plans for the game's future:
Game Scope Redefined:
As time has marched on, and we've gotten closer to our early access release, we've had to put on our big-boy kilts and make some tough decisions. Some features we originally planned just need more time than a bagpipe solo at a ceilidh or simply didn't quite fit the story we're weaving.
Features Out (for now, at least):
Multiplayer (Might make a grand entrance later, like a mythical creature in the mist). Co-op (Could join the party fashionably late). Pre-game Character Customization (Sorry, but we're sticking to the storyline script). Companion System (It's complete and functional, but it's like trying to fit a caber into a kilt—it just doesn't work with our theme).
Coming Soon After Early Access:
Loot drops with different weapons (because who doesn't love an upgrade?). Clothing drops and Character Customization (Time to give your character a makeover). Multi Skill Trees (Get ready for some serious character growth). Companion Haggis (Yes, you read that right—ride on your shoulder and conquer the Highlands together). We're aiming to deliver a gaming experience that's more thrilling than a Highland fling and more satisfying than a plate of haggis, tatties and neaps. As we approach the finish line of our almost 4-year journey, we want to assure you that we're not promising the moon but a gaming experience that'll leave you smiling.
Have a fantastic holiday, share the game with your mates, and any thoughts or feedback you have will be cherished more than a bottle of fine Scotch. Cheers to you, our fellow adventurers!
Hi everyone! Small patch today, bringing a requested change by increasing maximum game speed a bit, and some changes to improve performance in long survival runs! (in the Celestial Dawn DLC)
Highlights
The maximum game speed is now x4 instead of x3.
[Celestial Dawn DLC] Survival Mode Difficulty Scalings
Up until this patch, the way difficulty increased while playing survival was by steadily ramping up the number of spawned enemies as time progressed, especially after minute 18, since up until that point the scaling is mainly done through the enemies leveling up.
In hindsight, I now see that was a mistake. The reasons are obvious, an infinitely scaling game mode with an infinitely increasing number of enemies spawning means worse performance as minutes go on, until the game can't handle that many enemies anymore and crashes. Rookie mistake, but let's fix that!
From this patch onwards the amount of enemies still increases over time, but once it reaches a limit (about 30-40 enemies at the same time on the screen, depending on the map), incoming enemy flow stabilizes and the scaling is now done mainly by increasing their health and resistances.
This change should drastically improve performance on deep, long survival games. I believe that it should no longer crash, no matter how long the game lasts.
We're thrilled to announce the release of Patch 7, bringing a slew of fixes and improvements to enhance your hotel renovation experience. Thank you for your valuable feedback, and we hope these changes make your renovation journey even more enjoyable. Without further ado, here are the patch notes:
Bug Fixes:
Fixed the issue causing delays in unlocking the Penthouse booking feature.
Resolved the problem of NPCs getting stuck in the elevator. Your guests can now move freely!
Updated additional requirements for Room 104 in Story Mode to reflect the latest changes accurately.
The pause button is now added. Stop the time whenever you need it!
Added the Field of View (FOV) functionality in the UI. Adjust your perspective seamlessly.
You can now complete the cleaning of the Penthouse without any issues. Happy cleaning!
Addressed the community concern regarding one of the colour names. The colour is now appropriately named.
Fixed the bug that caused players to pay multiple times for painting the same wall with the same colour.
Special guest objectives can now be completed as intended. Track your progress accurately.
Addressed the issue where additional floors were wrongly signed after restarting the game. Book with confidence!
Fixed the bug causing simultaneous playback of Brilliant Memory and Party Time cutscenes.
The progress of the Full Moon Guest mission is now accurately reflected in the UI for Black and Red shades.
Resolved the issue, causing guests to appear as multiple wedding guests in The Wedding mission.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to making Hotel Renovator better with each update. We appreciate your patience and look forward to hearing your thoughts on these improvements.
We're thrilled to announce our brand-new screenshot competition, where you can showcase your creativity by capturing epic in-game moments.
Immerse yourself in the voxel art world of Station to Station and try to capture the essence of your adventures in the game. Whether you prefer the trains chugging along their track, the animals roaming in their meadows, or our buildings brought to life by production, we want to see your unique take on the game.
How to Participate
To participate, simply follow these simple steps:
Capture a screenshot or series of screenshots from our game.
Share your screenshots on X (Twitter) using the hashtag #STSPhotoCompetition or post it in the Screenshot Competition forum in our Discord).
Don't forget to tag our official social media pages (@GalaxyGroveGame) to make sure we see your entry.
Prizes and Judging
All screenshots will be shared with our team at Galaxy Grove and we’ll be selecting our favourites, based on a combination of originality, and overall wow factor.
Three winners will be chosen to win the prize of an exclusive physical copy of our art book!
The Deadline
The screenshot competition will run from today (19/12/2023) to 08/01/2024 giving you just under a month to capture the perfect shot!
We hope you'll join us for this exciting competition and we can’t wait to see what you all come up with!
Good Luck!
Full Terms & Conditions
The full Terms and Conditions for the competition can be found here.
