Progress Update 10/29/2022

This week we have begun to see a rise in activity as we are able to make some progress on some of our open PRs and the new and improved launcher. There may not be too much in the way of visible progress this week, but it's progress nonetheless!

Programming

• New DevBuild for our patrons:
  • Added some guards against dividing compound amounts by zero this should hopefully reduce how often the NaN compounds bug happens
  • Updated translations

Graphics

• Narotiza has created a new fossil icon for the fossilization feature of our upcoming Thriveopedia.

Gameplay

• Continued discussion of the macroscopic editor
• Began discussion of how to appropriately define species success in Thrive

Sound

• Nothing Substantial

Theory

• Nothing Substantial

Outreach

• Began discussion of merchandising considerations and options
• We were featured in a github blogpost!

Other

• Please welcome our newest developer, Zombiekanapa!