Hello everyone! A wave of updates and refinements has swept through the Artificer's Tower, and I'm eager to bring you up to speed on these developments, along with a preview of exciting things on the horizon. [h3]Balancing Act: Happier Mages[/h3] Fine-tuning the tower's harmony is always a priority, and this time, I've focused on mage happiness. I've adjusted the happiness levels for our lower-tier mages, making it more challenging for apprentices and novices to reach the point of quitting. This should make managing your tower's inhabitants a tad smoother. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//44225778/b3bbaaef41394c58c3b5520084a74429fdedd6b7.png[/img] [h3]Research, Defense, and More[/h3] Research is the lifeblood of innovation in our tower. I've moved Defense research to the top of the book to help people with the demo version, realizing there is a little more to explore. Also, a range of updates and fixes has been implemented – from enhanced mage selection mechanics to ensuring mages wake up with proper hunger and thirst levels. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//44225778/672e02e4d6c2ce6ba9d012056f88c906655aff84.png[/img] [h3]Survival Mode: Enhanced and Challenging[/h3] Survival Mode has received a thorough makeover. From faster essence reaping and repairing to tweaking research pace – it's all about creating a balanced yet challenging experience. Plus, I've removed those "almost died" and "we're all going to die" thoughts to keep morale high during those tense moments! [h3]Next Up: Playtesting and Art![/h3] I'm excited to announce a playtest opportunity for everyone! If you're eager to explore the latest changes and contribute to the game's development, sign up here: [url=https://forms.gle/NxGdiQWrMJ2TvSEA9]Playtest Form[/url]. Plus, I'm finalizing Survival Mode for the upcoming February Steam Next Fest and bringing new art to the Steam Page! [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//44225778/e53e591558453af6be2b36271a76d1544a72fbf0.png[/img] Lots of little fixes, and thanks to [b]Kay-Z[/b] for the bug report that helped track down a nasty AI bug for the mages getting them stuck. Thanks for following along and being a part of this magical journey. Warm regards, Jason [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//44225778/275f272a46ed5cbbe67e9ee0c5924b8b045ae0cb.png[/img]