Progress Update 8/27/2022

This week we've put some extra focus on implementing some of the larger features of 0.5.10, such as the mucilage jet and day/night cycle. Discussions continue on how we plan to handle the upgrades system going forward, and how they might affect the progression of the microbe stage.

Programming

• New DevBuild for our patrons:
  • The patch map is now shown in the auto-evo exploring tool
  • Added new multicellular music tracks
  • Patch name overlay is now on top of the movement tutorial
  • Auto-evo exploring tool behaviour values can now be translated
  • Our draggable scroll containers now hide the scroll bars by default
  • Updated translations
• Discussion on game performance and how to improve it.
• Started implementation of the 3D gameplay prototype

• Implemented patch map view to the autoevo exploring tool

Graphics

• MirrorMonkey2 and Roseae collaborated to create the model and icon for our newest addition to the part roster.

Gameplay

• Nothing Substantial

Sound

• Added multiple multicellular themes by LegoHoss and Oliver Lugg to the game.

Theory

• Nothing Substantial

Outreach

• Nothing Substantial

Other

• Please welcome Kiloku to the team!