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Steam News15 March 20215y ago

Seeds of Friendship - Update 4 - Pre-Release Update!

Hello! Welcome to the pre-release update to Seeds of Friendship. This will be the final update before the game becomes publicly available.

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Hello! Welcome to the pre-release update to Seeds of Friendship. This will be the final update before the game becomes publicly available. This update rounds out the final touches that I wanted to have before launch, as well as several bug fixes. This updates key features include an app on the players cell phone that describes game play mechanics. Several pieces of furniture to round out Spiegels thrift stroe. Roughly 7 new songs, bringing the total soundtrack to 11 songs, and special SFX and UI improvements to help new players understand the game.

What changed

12 fixes32 additions12 changes2 removals
  • Compatibility
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • Fixes
  • Workshop
addedHello! Welcome to the pre-release update to Seeds of Friendship. This will be the final update before the game becomes publicly available. This update rounds out the final touches that I wanted to have before launch, as well as several bug fixes. This updates key features include an app on the players cell phone that describes game play mechanics. Several pieces of furniture to round out Spiegels thrift stroe. Roughly 7 new songs, bringing the total soundtrack to 11 songs, and special SFX and UI improvements to help new players understand the game.
changedChanges:Updated character creator UI
changedChanges:Updated EOD Screen
changedChanges:Increased overhead camera fov to 30
changedChanges:Gave each season a unique % chance for rain
addedChanges:New Dialog UI

Seeds of Friendship changes

addedHello! Welcome to the pre-release update to Seeds of Friendship. This will be the final update before the game becomes publicly available. This update rounds out the final touches that I wanted to have before launch, as well as several bug fixes. This updates key features include an app on the players cell phone that describes game play mechanics. Several pieces of furniture to round out Spiegels thrift stroe. Roughly 7 new songs, bringing the total soundtrack to 11 songs, and special SFX and UI improvements to help new players understand the game.
changedUpdated character creator UI
changedUpdated EOD Screen
changedIncreased overhead camera fov to 30
changedGave each season a unique % chance for rain

Changes:

  • Updated character creator UI

  • Updated EOD Screen

  • Gave barn/coop sign post a model

  • Increased overhead camera fov to 30

  • Gave each season a unique % chance for rain

  • New Dialog UI

  • Fishing Pole added to craftable items list

  • Adjusted code to help with adding new plants in the future

  • Increased brightness in general

  • Updated Heart Bar UI in Dialog UI

  • Updated UI for items received

  • Fixed Soil's hitboxes as they were slightly too far to the left

  • Updated Shop UI

  • Had a new trailer created

  • New Hammer Model, Hammer is now Pickaxe

  • New Axe Model

  • Made some animations more fluid

  • Changed local guide to "How To Play"

Fixes :

  • Fixed a bug preventing the Hamster model from wearing clothing.

  • Snow and rain should fail to collide with roofs far less often.

  • Pumpkin lights should no longer flicker.

  • Fixed a bug with clothing positioning on Monkey/Rabbit/Bear/Cat/Frog

  • Fixed a bug where dragging and dropping items while in a shop would break the inventory.

  • ProduceInTime interactables should now save properly.

  • Fixed a bug causing items to not show up properly in the thrift store

  • Fixed a bug causing an items value to be cut off in the tooltip.

  • Fixed a bug causing a crop to not grow if it rained.

  • Fixed a bug causing Blue to not give player hints.

  • Reduced base graphical settings to improve performance.

  • Removed post-processing effects from mini-map to improve performance.

  • Adjusted terrain that was poking through library floor.

  • Fixed a bug where you could attempt to plant crops which would soft lock the game.

  • Fixed a bug where yes/no buttons were showing up during conversations.

Additions:

  • Added a temporary Failure screen with a short message before returning to the main menu.

  • Added Character Dialog - Virginia

  • New Cutscene - First Time In Animal Sanctuary.

  • Added SFX for when attempting to purchase an item and lacking the required gold.

  • Added Storage Boxes to the game. They can be built with wood at the crafting table. Items can be stored inside.

  • New Songs (x3)

  • added ambient sounds

  • Added a slider for Ambient sounds

  • Added a particle effect to soils where plants are ready to be picked

  • Added a guide book app to the Cell Phone to help new players.

  • New Furniture - Couch

  • Added some details to players kitchen

  • Added new 2d animal sprites

  • New Furniture - Arm Chair

  • New Furniture - Wood Table

  • New Recipe - Sunflower Seeds

  • New Recipe - Frozen Mushroom Stew

  • New Recipe - Stuffed Mushrooms

  • New Craftable - Fishing Pole

  • New Craftable - Bug Net

  • Added an intro message for Early Access.

  • Added New Song - Menu

  • Added New Song - Ice River (Winter)

  • Added New Song - Pumpkin Season (Fall)

  • Added New Song - Dark Clouds (Rainy)

  • Added New Song - Celebration (Holiday)

I hope you guys enjoy Seeds of

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Steam News / 15 March 2021

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