Bug Fix Alpha 7.1.6 - Pixel Font, Continuous Walking, Object Placement, Wave Timing, and Skip Wave Feature

Date: June 18, 2024

Overview 

This update introduces a new pixel font, addresses continuous walking when entering a shop, prevents objects from being placed on top of each other, increases the time between waves, and adds a skip wave timer feature.

Bug Fix and Feature Update Details

New Pixel Font Integration

Feature: A new pixel font has been introduced to enhance the visual aesthetic and readability of in-game text.

Implementation:

• Updated the game's UI to incorporate the new pixel font.
• Ensured that the font scales correctly across different screen resolutions and sizes.

Testing:

• Verified that all in-game text displays correctly with the new pixel font.
• Checked for any visual glitches or misalignments in the UI.

Continuous Walking Fix

Bug: Players experienced continuous walking when entering a shop, causing unintended movement and gameplay disruption.

Fix:

• Implemented a check to stop player movement upon entering a shop.
• Added a condition to reset the walking state when the shop interface is active.

Testing:

• Verified that player movement ceases immediately upon entering a shop.
• Tested multiple entry points to ensure consistent behavior.

Object Placement Fix

Bug: Players could place objects on top of each other, leading to overlapping and potential game exploits.

Fix:

• Added collision detection to prevent objects from being placed on top of each other.

Testing:

• Verified that objects cannot be placed on top of each other.
• Tested various scenarios to ensure smooth and intuitive object placement.

Wave Timing Adjustment

Feature: The time between waves has been increased from 20 seconds to 240 seconds to provide players with more preparation time.

Implementation:

• Adjusted the wave timer settings to extend the interval between waves.

Testing:

• Verified the new wave intervals through multiple game sessions.

Skip Wave Timer Feature

Feature: A new skip wave timer feature has been added, allowing players to skip the waiting period and start the next wave immediately.

Implementation:

• Added a skip key and pop-up.
• Integrated the skip wave function to bypass the current wave timer.

Testing:

• Verified that the skip key works correctly and starts the next wave.
• Ensured that skipping waves does not cause any gameplay issues or bugs.

Conclusion 

These updates enhance the visual appeal with a new pixel font, improve gameplay mechanics by fixing continuous walking issues and preventing object overlap, and enhance game pacing with adjustments to wave timing and the introduction of a skip wave feature. Thank you for your continued feedback and support!

Happy gaming!