[b]Hello, dear Greenfeet friends! May the grass be soft under your steps![/b] Autumn is looming here in France, and after some holidays in August, I've been back at work on the game full-speed for the past two weeks. Big changes have come to Greenfeet Haven, and more are on the way! [h2]New crafting system[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44857005/25eaacaeec0c480d47a2540bf6a81146d4518d13.png[/img] First, I've revamped the crafting system, ditching the old "discovery" mechanic for a more dynamic and experimental approach. Now, every workshop offers unique actions, and players can combine items or apply actions to them to see what happens. For instance, what would you get if you combined a sharp stone with a branch? What would happen if you apply the "crush" action to wheat seeds? The sense of discovery is more natural and rewarding. You can read more about this on the dev blog: [url=https://owlycode-makes-games.com/blog/weekly-progress-32]Weekly Progress #32[/url] [h2]Improved pathfinding and proximity checking[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44857005/e57c67d9cadbc103cd3a124e81bae0057f10b8c5.png[/img] On a more technical note, I've finally tackled the issue of building a better pathfinding system. This paves the way for more elaborate features like social interactions. Greenfeet can now detect where the best place is to go if they feel lonely, want comfort, or need a quiet place. You can also get more details about this on the blog: [url=https://owlycode-makes-games.com/blog/weekly-progress-33]Weekly Progress #33[/url] [h2]What's next?[/h2] This foundation is a big step forward. I'm now focusing on improving the game's content, from the art to the overall gameplay feel. The next major milestone is the start of [b]a closed alpha preview[/b] where you can experience the game and share your thoughts! To get access, simply join [url=https://discord.gg/NydNQJyV98]the Discord server[/url] and follow the instructions there. Stay tuned for more updates, and don't forget to wishlist Greenfeet Haven on Steam!