Devlog #002 (May 2024)

Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim

A charming RPG where you'll discover the joys of running your own cozy cafe. From brewing the perfect cup of coffee to making friends with the locals, experience a blend of relaxation and adventure during your own coffee break.

To shorten the development time for the [b]first demo[/b], we have decided to focus solely on the [b]inside cafe gameplay[/b] first and expand to outside areas after the first demo testing. During May, we progressed significantly with the coffee-making gameplay, decoration system, and overall visual feel and appearance of the game. 🏆 [b]Crushing milestones![/b] At the time of posting, we have [b]reached 10 000+ wishlists[/b], up from last month's update of 2000+! ☕️ [b]Day and night system:[/b] As mentioned in the previous post, we have now implemented a time system along with day and night cycles in the gameplay. Now we can move on to creating the cafe's working hours! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44971355/16e3a1504b784e22ec6f589b925b1bd7e8c59564.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44971355/1c58796fa20285b3ca6363e245770bf3dd7c0dfb.png[/img] ☕️ [b]Foxy has received a slightly updated look and animations by [url=https://x.com/Dagopls]Dagopls[/url]:[/b] [i](Seems like the scarf doesn't help with the cold too much)[/i] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44971355/49699573736791920e9448b7486ed007c07f5b0d.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44971355/4eec812385127c9c73c99d4e340e8971c5700786.gif[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44971355/878742b35c27e18852d7a0e957492565459f8864.gif[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44971355/7a4ab4d548b2654dc4bb64cef9e12f37f52955e4.gif[/img] ☕️ [b]Expanded drink menu:[/b] The coffee-making menu and its ingredients have been expanded from 2 to 7 based on follower suggestions, with even more types coming later. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44971355/66333b599dfa702d60c7d60217888f271c840f22.jpg[/img] ☕️ [b]Decor mode expanded to 10 different categories:[/b] 🎨 Wallpaper 🪵 Floor ☕️ Cafe counter 🔨 Tables 🪑 Chairs 💡 Lamps 🪴 Plants 🖼️ Wall Decorations 🔨 Carpets 📦 Other [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44971355/d6f9c6d220ac1883f838ac75648b6f6b48da1a3f.png[/img] ☕️ [b]Added item previews:[/b] Now, when hovering over items in the decor mode and its inventory, you will be able to view the full-size items before buying for easier decor management. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44971355/470edaa9a1cecb25b6ee541e0f756fcf80d81b1c.png[/img] 🛠️ [b]Minor edits & fixes:[/b] [list] [*] Started adding shading for a better visual appearance of the cafe [*] Fixed issues with confirm/deny order buttons disappearing [*] Updated Steam tags to better reflect the game and recommendations [*] Fixed hovering decor items after exiting build mode [*] Added smooth button hover visuals [*] Added smooth panel opening animations [*] Updated Steam page preview images and screenshots [/list] 🌻 [b]Coming next:[/b] [list] [*] Progression system (unlock coffee types and decor with experience) [*] Save & load system [*] Item rotation (decor mode) [*] Bringing Toffee (character) to life [*] Adding cafe working hours [*] Adding day counting [/list] [b]If you would like to be part of the development journey,[/b] you can vote on various ideas on: [url=https://x.com/CoffeeBeansDev]Twitter[/url] | [url=https://www.instagram.com/coffeebeansdev/]Instagram[/url] | [url=https://forms.gle/56vRkPBoaJ1Vshuh7]Leave your own suggestions[/url] [i]Thank you so much for the support[/i] [b]- Coffee Beans Dev[/b]