This update addresses some feedback I have received via messages, reviews and to my face. In the last update I added some "cool" effects which on paper were "cool", but in practice were not "cool" at all. "Cool" things don't increase loading times, hog RAM and affect in game frame rates. With that in mind I have made a few optimisations across the board to the game.


There has been a lot of learning for me during the creation of SpaceDRG . One of the latest things I have learned is about optimisation, keeping file sizes of sprites and assets small. I have been through all sprites, assets and reduced file sizes and cut animation if it is not needed. This hopefully will have as positive effect on performance on your systems as it has mine during testing.


SpaceDRG loading times overall now should be much quicker. As a result of the optimisations made above, hopefully you notice a quicker loading experience.


The game is far from optimised (in fact it is roughly 68% optimised). There are still improvements to be made, but I thought it was in a good enough state to be released and hopefully enjoyed.

• You can now skip the introduction
  
• Added “Now 68% Optimised” menu graphic
  
• Changed some powerup effects

Thanks to everyone who is playing the game! If you enjoy it or have enjoyed it please let others know about it :)

统一特效和音效模板。
启用单位模板。
增加：求知者。
增加：契约幽灵。
增加：灵能回音。

• Fixed issue with right click not working to use inventory item.
  
• Fixed text on the tutorial prompt when using each tool for the first time.

v1.0.1
FEATURES
• Added Controller Connect/Disconnect Detection
• Added Controllers Schemas
• Added Support for Achievements
• Added Support for Xbox Controller
• Added Toggler for “Film Grain” Option

IMPROVEMENTS
• Fixed Pause Menu Camera
• Fixed [Chapters Select] Option
• General Performance Improvements
• Minor Bugfixes
• Realigned Interact Notification UI
• Revamped Interaction with “E” Key

Hello!!
I'm greeting the audience for the first time through Steam!

Today, <Gear Hear>t is officially released on Steam!
We are also holding a discount event to commemorate the launch, so please pay a lot of attention.

What are the truths of the factory and the hidden memories of the main character, OSEL?
I sincerely wish you all the best in your adventures!!

Hey there, fellow Magnates! We're back with an exciting update that's set to revolutionize your hotel management experience. Get ready to pamper your guests and pump up the adrenaline because we've got three exciting additions to unveil. From the tranquil world of the spa to the high-energy vibes of the gym, and the long-awaited elevators, this update is packed with game-changing features that will take your hotel to new heights!

Step into the serene oasis of relaxation as we introduce Spa Guests to your luxurious establishment. These guests are all about finding tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of your hotel. With new challenges and benefits, catering to Spa Guests requires a delicate touch. We've brought in a range of spa-centric furniture, including mud baths, saunas, sensory deprivation tanks, nail salons, tanning booths, and more! But here's the catch - Spa Guests generally prefer a quieter and tidier environment, so you'll need to strike the perfect balance to keep them happy. Let the soothing vibes flow, and watch your spa empire thrive!



For those Magnates who love the rush of adrenaline and the clank of weights, we're introducing Gym Guests to your hotel! These fitness enthusiasts come with their unique set of challenges and perks. To cater to their active lifestyle, we've added an array of gym-focused furniture, featuring chin-up bars, punching bags, cycling machines, rowing machines, a cutting-edge VR workout machine, and more! But beware, Gym Guests might not be the best companions for the cleaner and quieter guests in your hotel. So, create the ultimate fitness haven and let your Gym Guests break a sweat in style!



A massive shoutout to all of you Magnates who participated in our voting platform - your voices have been heard! The long-awaited elevators are finally making their grand entrance into the world of Hotel Magnate! Say goodbye to the hassle of navigating stairwells, as these elevators will make traversing your hotel a breeze for your guests and staff. Choose from three stylish variations to suit the aesthetic of your establishment. Not only do elevators save space, but they also add a touch of sophistication to your hotel's design. Get ready to elevate your guests' experience and streamline their journey through your thriving hotel!



With the introduction of Spa Guests, Gym Guests, and the revolutionary Elevators, this update is bursting with excitement, challenges, and boundless possibilities. Stay tuned for more updates – every second week, we're sharing news on the progress of Hotel Magnate in our special Steam posts. Don't miss out; make sure to follow us on Steam and be part of the ongoing journey!

Thanks for your support and happy building!
- The Magnate Team

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Don't forget to join us on our Discord, where you can chat with fellow fans and the devs, and also vote on and suggest ideas, features, and issues on our Voting Platform. Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of Hotel Magnate.

• Fixed issues with entering wells and houses breaking the game
  
• Fixed a bug where changing levels on a dungeon resulted in a black screen
  
• Fixed a few quest bugs where some quests mention goblins but show skeletons in the quest log and vice versa
  
• Fixed a bug where ambushing a patrol did not give you bonus AP to the starting round. Now it does.
  
• Fixed a bug where you could stack books on top of each other in your inventory, resulting in some issues. Now books are considered unique and do not stack on each other.
  
• Fixed a bug where overburdened was not being removed when it should
  
• Sleeping in your tower should now remove the Overexertion status as it should
  
• Fixed a bug where applying 10 stacks of Chilled does not cause the Frozen effect
  
• Fixed charge spells so that they properly apply the appropriate amount of bonus elemental damage to weapon attacks
  
• Fixed a bug with inns having identity issues and changing the name of the inn after you enter it
  
• Fixed ship travel. Now travelling by ship takes a lot less time
  
• Fixed some bugs that caused some dialogue windows to be empty preventing players from leaving those locations
  
• Fixed a bug preventing magic being used to disarm/disable traps (like chilling touch, dispel, mage hand, etc)
  
• Fixed a bug preventing Dispel / Purge from properly dispelling buffs and debuffs in combat.

• Added magic books back in as rewards for some quests
  
• Improved / added some various additional sounds
  
• Re-balanced some monsters based on community feedback

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8epQ7OkG06E

Using VPet problem solutions / compilation to see the exact cause

Here are some solutions to common problems, other VPets that are fault tolerant have tried to be fault tolerant themselves

If you can open it before, but now it won't open, you can try to close the mod/reset the archive through the VPET problem solver - Setting Editor.

If your computer has poor performance, the first time you start up or update the animation, the cache generation will indeed be slow, please be patient!

If you have a bad internet connection, or are playing Steam Workshop, or are just unlucky, you may get stuck here for a while, I sometimes get stuck here for 1-5 minutes when I'm writing my own games, it's usually caused by internet fluctuations.
If you don't use the Creative Workshop mod, you can double-click the logo to skip it.

(It also works on Win10/11 with effects turned off, but it's usually a Win7 problem)
You need to turn on all animation effects in your system
Control Panel - System Properties - Performance. Activate the options "Enable desktop compositing" and "Use visual styles on Windows and buttons".


Related Video Tutorials


It's hard to fix bugs without error messages and locations, so if you're a little computer savvy, you can try manually compiling the VPet source code yourself to see if there are any problems.
Source: github https://github.com/LorisYounger/VPet/

If you have problems trying to compile, or you find a specific error, please contact me at service@exlb.net or at github issue. I'll try to fix it.

Win10 and above
20G or more space on C drive (if you change the installation location, you need 10G on C drive + 15G on other disks).

Go to https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/zh-hans/
Download and install Visual Studio 2022 Community

VisualStudio is the most comprehensive IDE developed by Microsoft for .NET and C# developers on Windows.

Just open it after downloading and install it, remembering to check Net Desktop Development and Universal Windows Platform Development


After that, go all the way to the next step and the installation is complete.
If you can't install it, it's a system problem, the program is a code editor developed by Microsoft.

Source: github https://github.com/LorisYounger/VPet/
Select download zip, then unzip

Once extracted, double-click on `VPet.sln` to open the VPet source code.


In the upper left corner of VisualStudio select X64 and VPet.Simulator.Windows

Click the dark green Run button to run VPet source code.

If everything runs fine, the game will report an error "缺少模组Core,无法启动桌宠\nMissing module Core, can't start up", as shown below


Next, open the `VPet-Simulator.Windows` folder in the folder where the code is located.
Right click to run mklink.bat as administrator

Next, re-click the dark green Run button to run the VPet source code, and it will run VPet normally!

-Reduced levelup selection background effect's transparency
-Increased character base movement speed by 0.2(about 10%)
-Overall increased monster base movement speed by 0.1
-Added guide text for windowed/full screen switch