[b]Hi Ranchers![/b] 🐴❄️ The [b]second content update[/b] for [b]The Ranch of Rivershine[/b] is ready just in time for the holidays! It's time to [b]visit the saddlery[/b] in town, tack up your horse with [b]new equipment[/b], and wrap them up in a[b] blanket for the cold season[/b]! We also have some additional improvements to the game with [b]wild horse pen upgrades[/b], a [b]statue tracker[/b] and more bug fixes! [h2]New Tack[/h2] Your horses are ready for a new style! You’ll now be able to equip your horse with a much wider variety of [b]bridles[/b], [b]saddles[/b] and [b]saddles pads[/b]. In addition to that, I’ve also added new types of tack such as [b]leg wraps[/b], [b]breast collars[/b], [b]halters[/b], [b]accessories[/b] and[b] blankets[/b]. Feel free to [b]mix and match the equipment[/b] to your liking, as it won’t have an impact on your horse’s performance or abilities. Just choose what looks best to you! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41079595/d1dce10808da7fed1a8d8f19d3cc4936e81a7a48.gif[/img] To fit in all the new types of tack, the [b]horse interface is now separated into two sections[/b]. The first one contains all of the horse care actions, while the second one contains the horse tack options. I’ve also added a new medicine action, which will be [b]expanded on later[/b] during the [b]veterinary content update[/b]. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41079595/7220b95dace4a3a4e591291b7e92b065893018e8.png[/img] [h2]Old Saddlery[/h2] A [b]new store is open[/b] in town! The saddlery works a bit differently than other stores as it features a [b]rotating inventory[/b], so make sure to visit it daily to see all the new tack. You’ll be able to [b]view the tack[/b] available for sale that day [b]before purchasing it[/b]! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41079595/064cfb8f42d640a53bf817f9ef17310cc1b8fd1e.png[/img] [h2]New Villager[/h2] And to run the saddlery, a [b]new villager moved into town[/b]! Shin Dae lives in town and crafts all kinds of horse tack. He’ll help you get started with equipping your horse by [b]gifting you some pieces[/b], and then sending you on a[b] treasure hunt[/b]! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41079595/71fe2749352418401bfc1c786c8701afdac6e07d.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41079595/f031e7a89f13cd87068c9d2415b92cf504901aa2.png[/img] [h2]Tack Treasure Hunt[/h2] Make sure to look in the best hiding spots and find hidden chests all over the[b] town, ranch and trails[/b] to gain [b]unique tack[/b]! There are currently [b]3 hidden chests per area[/b], each containing a new piece of tack you can’t find anywhere else. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41079595/2847bd231c0bad5a83077b9c6db5d4b9f54f8fea.png[/img] Keep track of how many chests you’ve found with a [b]new addition on your map[/b]! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41079595/41f726ac7e89c3bb0fd66faa51190286fe3a8967.png[/img] [h2]Horse Statue Tracker[/h2] You’ll now be able to save yourself some time by keeping track of the horse statues in the [b]quest interface[/b]. Each statue has its own progress bar that will start updating once you complete the quest for it, so you can easily [b]keep track of your progress[/b] with each of them! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41079595/17b4760bba50ea7fe248c7e2f35187cab3607f6f.png[/img] [h2]Wild Horse Upgrades[/h2] I’ve received feedback after the last update that it would be [b]more fun to improve the wild horse’s skills[/b] as the game progresses. In this update, you’ll be able to [b]purchase upgrades[/b] for the wild horse pens. This will allow you to[b] improve the maximum skills[/b] wild horses can have, from [b]beginner to expert[/b]! Once the corrals are fully upgraded, you’ll find all sorts of horses, but you can get lucky with a horse that has all expert skills! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41079595/29e6130290536e66c61a3951bb8169718b84698e.png[/img] [h2]What's Next?[/h2] For the [b]next content update[/b], I’ll be working on the [b]Rocky Mountain[/b] update! This will include a whole [b]new area to explore[/b], four new [b]cross country competitions[/b], a [b]flexibility training arena[/b] and[b] new wild horses[/b] with a unique coat color to catch. This will be quite a big update, but I’ll be sure to keep you all [b]updated on my progress[/b] in the [url=https://discord.gg/xkvfprt]Cozy Bee Game’s Discord server[/url]. Make sure to join if you’d like to [b]follow along with the development[/b] of [b]The Ranch of Rivershine[/b]! [h3]General Changes[/h3] [list] [*] Added multiple entrances around the wild horse pens to make it easier to corral horses. [*] Reviewed the breeding system so that the coat colors and coat types of both parents are mixed correctly. [*] Changed the horse’s statue so that they only glow when the quest to use them is complete. [*] Changed the order of some quests to improve the early game’s pace. [*] Translated all new content to French.[/list] [h3]Bug Fixes[/h3] [list] [*] Removed all rocks from Pine Forest to prevent wild horses from getting stuck on them. [*] Fixed a bug that caused wild horses to get stuck around the maze in Lupine Meadow. [*] Fixed a bug that allowed inspecting wild horses before bringing them in the round pen, which could get the game stuck. [*] Fixed a bug where foals would run around the pasture while the horse interface is open. [*] Fixed a bug that allowed taking out a horse of retirement even if no stall were available, which caused the horse to disappear from the game. [*] Fixed a bug that caused horses taken out of the retirement pasture to always have a short mane and tail. [/list] [b]Thank you all for reading my devlog and I hope you’ll enjoy this new saddlery update![/b] [i]Happy holidays! Éloïse[/i]