Stratus Patch Update! bridging placement restrictions and mana pool control

Stratus Patch Update

Over the past few days, we have continued refining the bridge system and have implemented several important improvements:

Bridge System Updates

• Bridges can no longer be constructed from another player's bridge network unless the new section is also connected to your own bridge network, allowing players to fill legitimate gaps in existing routes.

• Bridge construction is now restricted to islands under your ownership. Players can no longer build directly from another player's island unless filling gap from bridge network between island.

• Mana pools now correctly establish ownership when the first bridge connection is completed. The mana pool border will automatically update to display the appropriate team color.

Multiplayer Testing

We are currently conducting playtests to ensure these changes function smoothly and consistently for all players in multiplayer sessions. The latest version is available now through the testing branch for anyone interested in helping with validation and feedback.

While additional adjustments and balancing changes are planned over the coming days, these latest updates bring the bridge system significantly closer to its intended polished state.

As always, we greatly appreciate community feedback. If you encounter any issues, bugs, or unexpected behavior while testing, please report them so we can investigate and implement fixes as quickly as possible.

Thank you to everyone who continues to test the latest builds and help improve Stratus.