Alpha 2

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Version Highlights

This update introduces critical gameplay enhancements, particularly around dynamic event handling. Players will now experience more engaging and high-stakes pirate events that can impact both their resources and survivors. Below are the details of this version's changes.

New file is a zip with the game and dependencies in one folder for easier use. Just download, extract, open folder and double click on the .exe 

From now on - all new versions will be a zip files

Key Updates

1. Enhanced Pirate Events

• Dynamic Survivor Loss:
  • Players can now lose up to two survivors during pirate attacks based on their decision to comply or refuse.
  • Survivors are lost with a calculated chance:
    • First Attack: 50% chance of losing one survivor.
    • Second Attack: 50% chance for each of up to two survivors to be lost.
  • Refusal feedback has been enhanced to display whether survivors were lost or if the player narrowly escaped losses.
• Resource Demands:
  • First Attack: Pirates demand 75% of the player’s most abundant resource.
  • Second Attack: Pirates demand 100% of the same resource, escalating the tension.
• Improved Messaging:
  • Players are informed of what happens during the event (e.g., "Lost 1 survivor" or "Pirates left without harm"). This makes the stakes and outcomes of decisions clear.

2. Survivor Management

• Survivors lost during events dynamically update gameplay:
  • Labour Points: Automatically recalculated based on the remaining survivor count.
  • Game Continuity: Survivor loss is gracefully handled to avoid crashes, ensuring the game functions even when survivors reach zero.

3. Bug Fixes

• Fixed issues where the game would not properly handle events when resources were insufficient or when the survivor count was low.
• Addressed edge cases where second pirate attacks triggered prematurely or incorrectly escalated resource demands.

4. Developer Quality of Life

• Added logging for key in-game events:
  • Survivor loss messages provide better insights for debugging and balancing.
  • Feedback messages ensure players are informed of the outcomes of their choices.

How to Test the New Features

1. Trigger Pirate Events:
   • Surpass 25 phases and ensure resource levels are above 100 to increase the likelihood of pirate events.
   • Refuse their demands to test survivor loss chances for both the first and second attacks.
2. Edge Case Testing:
   • Attempt pirate events with only one survivor and/or minimal resources to confirm the game handles such conditions gracefully.
3. General Gameplay:
   • Play through a standard session to ensure game balance and pacing remain enjoyable with the new features.

Coming Next

• More Dynamic Events: Expand the event system to include diverse scenarios, such as ally rescue missions or resource windfalls.
• Polish and UI Updates: Enhance visual feedback for events and resource changes.

Thank you for supporting the development of The Last Rig! Let us know how these changes impact your gameplay experience. As always, your feedback is invaluable.