Havendock

Devlog

• Pet parrot?
  February 16, 2023 by YYZ

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• Clone Potion
  February 03, 2023 by YYZ

  I bet we all wish we could do this in real life and assign our minions to do mundane tasks like laundry... or pumping seawater from the ocean :)... Continue reading

  
• v0.59.0 - Sandbox Mode
  January 29, 2023 by YYZ

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  #sandbox

  A few players have asked about sandbox before and I am happy to say that I've begun working on this! I've added sandbox settings into the full version of the game! You can change things like how fast... Continue reading

  
• v0.54 - Net improvements, new menu
  November 09, 2022 by YYZ

  The main menu has been redone! Some QoL was also added. - In Main Menu, SPACE/ENTER now triggers the Play button - In Save/Load screen, double clicking a savefile will save/load it Settlers can now wa... Continue reading

  
• v0.53 - New Building: Nets
  November 05, 2022 by YYZ#net

  Nets have been added into the game! They can be unlocked by a new research! Wrangling a fish. The game is still being balanced and this is still the first iteration of nets. In the future, nets may br... Continue reading

  
• v0.52 - Localization
  November 03, 2022 by YYZ

  v0.52 was released and added experimental language translation options. Mac and Linux builds will be uploaded at a later time. v0.53 has also been released as experimental on Windows. (Translations ar... Continue reading

  
• Set my base on fire
  November 03, 2022 by YYZ#fire

  Next on my to do list: Make settlers flammable... Continue reading

  
• New Main Menu?
  October 26, 2022 by YYZ#main menu

  Was experimenting creating a new static background art for an upcoming language selection screen, so I made this. But ended up also making this instead. I guess I got carried away trying to make prett... Continue reading

  
• v0.51 - Fire Spreading, Happiness Tab, Save System Changes
  October 25, 2022 by YYZ#fire, #save

  v0.51 has been released on Steam and itch! There is a change to the save system, fire can now spread, and happiness buildings now get its own tab! Features: - Happiness buildings are now moved to its... Continue reading

  
• World class cow physics
  October 23, 2022 by YYZ#cow

  "My game has world class cow physics" Physics:... Continue reading

  
• Ferris Wheel
  October 20, 2022 by YYZ

  I was fooling around the other day and made this because I was inspired by carnivals. Turning Havendock into Santa Monica pier. Maybe I should add candy floss to the game while I'm at it!... Continue reading

  
• Spreading Fire
  October 19, 2022 by YYZ#fire

  With the improvements to fire in v0.49, I want to add more interactions with fire, so I experimented with an idea of fire spreading, but I think I may have gotten too carried away... This can lead to... Continue reading

  
• Bird Riding?
  October 18, 2022 by YYZ#bird, #ride

  I don't know why I added this. I don't know if this is even going to be part of the game. But I did it anyway... Continue reading

  
• v0.50 - New Fish Graphics, New Eyes & Mouths
  October 17, 2022 by YYZ

  I have added new goofy eyes and whacky mouths! Now you can be a sleepy vampire and run about your base with your eyes closed. For older saves, note that you can still change your current character's f... Continue reading

  
• v0.49 - Firefighting
  October 15, 2022 by YYZ

  It was previously confusing how to deal with fire, so I have changed that! When you select a building that is on fire, you can now use water to put it out! New firefighting research has also been adde... Continue reading

  
• Goofy eyes
  October 12, 2022 by YYZ

  Don't mind me just walking around the base with my eyes closed... Continue reading

  
• v0.48 - New storage boxes, stamina potions, sprinting
  October 10, 2022 by YYZ

  v0.48 is released for Windows on itch.io! On a side note, experimental v0.49 has been released as experimental for Windows, Mac and Linux. Onto the changes in v0.48: New storage boxes have been added... Continue reading

  
• Dolphin Loading Screen
  October 09, 2022 by YYZ

  I love scenes with feels~ (The idea came from when if you are able to ride a dolphin to a faraway island, and maybe this scene appears when that happens)... Continue reading

  
• Demo is live on Steam Next Fest!
  October 07, 2022 by YYZ#steam

  Hey all, Havendock currently has a demo on Steam and is participating in the October Steam Next Fest (up till 10th October), so go ahead and wishlist the game if you're interested! https://store.steam... Continue reading

  
• Steam Next Fest Demo in 5 days!
  September 28, 2022 by YYZ

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  #steam

  On 3rd October, which is less than 1 week from now, Havendock will be featured in the Steam Next Fest event! If you're interested, you can go check out Havendock during the event when it starts! :)... Continue reading

  
• Suspension of future purchases after 29 Sep
  September 26, 2022 by YYZ

  Hi all! As the game moves towards the Steam launch, I will be removing the ability to purchase the game on itch.io. The web demo will remain up for now. For current buyers who own the game, you will s... Continue reading
• Stamina Potions, Sprinting
  September 25, 2022 by YYZ

  You can hold SHIFT to run when you craft and use a stamina potion! Max stamina and stamina regen can be increased by crafting higher level potions, and currently the effects when using multiple stamin... Continue reading

  
• When you lock everything by mistake
  September 21, 2022 by YYZ#funny, #bug

  When you accidentally lock all research in your test version. There goes Agriculture and farms... Continue reading

  
• Random combat prototype
  September 10, 2022 by YYZ

  Yes I love tower defense games... Continue reading

  
• v0.47 - Cranes, Automation
  September 06, 2022 by YYZ#crane, #update

  v0.47 has been released for the downloadable versions. There is an issue with web and it will not be pushed out in the meantime. A new experimental technology has been discovered... Houses are more va... Continue reading

  
• House Variations
  September 04, 2022 by YYZ#house

  I realise peoples' houses look quite repetitive so I am thinking of ideas to make them have more variation. Townscaper might be a good inspiration... Continue reading

  
• How shopping malls feel on weekends
  September 01, 2022 by YYZ#funny

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• v0.46 - Drumsticks, Pasta Buff, New Space, Cloud Save Fix
  August 30, 2022 by YYZ#update

  Drumsticks are added! And Pasta has been buffed! A new random world event has also been added... New building space! This error should also be resolved when uploading to the cloud: Full v0.46 changelo... Continue reading

  
• New Building Space!
  August 29, 2022 by YYZ#space

  in v0.46 This was suggested by the community and highly motivated when my base began to get cramped :P... Continue reading

  
• Crane?
  August 27, 2022 by YYZ#crane, #automation

  Prototyped this today. May be useful for late game automation eventually... Continue reading

  
• Cannonball!
  August 26, 2022 by YYZ

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  #cannonball

  ...for humans! For times when you are late to work and it calls for desparate... transportation methods... Continue reading

  
• v0.45 - School, Library, Potion Buffs
  August 25, 2022 by YYZ#update

  Added the new school building! Settlers can learn a second trait, and level up traits. A new item, books, has been added, and can be acquired from the Library. New traits have been added to: Soldiers... Continue reading

  
• New Dance animations
  August 23, 2022 by YYZ#dance

  ...will be added in the next update!... Continue reading

  
• How many rabbits do you want?
  August 21, 2022 by YYZ#rabbit, #island

  Imagine if you could plant carrots, then they eat them and start reproducing... Oh wait. Game: How many rabbits do you want? Me: Yes These carrot stealers will arrive to Bird Island soon enough... Continue reading

  
• v0.44 - Equipment, Settler Stats, Missions, Town Hall, Hope
  August 20, 2022 by YYZ#update

  v0.44 has been released! Boy that title is a mouthful. That's because this update contains several few new features, namely: Raid / Mission System (Paid Only) - Send settlers out on missions to get va... Continue reading

  
• Town Hall, Scavenging Missions
  August 19, 2022 by YYZ#town hall, #scavenging, #mission, #tent

  Hope has been officially added! At 75 Hope , you can research and build a new building, a Town Hall ! You will be able to build a tent to send settlers on missions, having a chance to acquire valuable... Continue reading

  
• Equipment Forge, Fishing Rod Level 2
  August 18, 2022 by YYZ#equipment, #forge

  A new building will be added in v0.44 : The Forge! It is a late-game facility that lets you craft equipment. Above is a work in progress UI of what you can craft at the Forge. Also yes, Fishing Rod Le... Continue reading

  
• Equipments and Settler Stats!
  August 17, 2022 by YYZ#equipment, #stats

  v0.44 is now available to try on the Windows downloadable version! As this is an early preview of the feature, stats, equipment effects and costs are subject to rebalancing in future! In the v0.44 upd... Continue reading

  
• Charlie and the Waffle Factory
  August 14, 2022 by YYZ

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  #fun

  Messing around with textures and now I have a chocolate sea and some delicious houses... Continue reading

  
• v0.43 - Leaderboards, Hope System
  August 13, 2022 by YYZ

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  #leaderboard, #update, #hope

  Leaderboards have been added! The Hope System is also undergoing a few changes in preparation for an upcoming update that will make Hope relevant. (More details in later posts) Full v0.43 changelog: F... Continue reading

  
• Can the windmill spin?
  August 11, 2022 by YYZ

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  #funny, #bug

  Sure it can... Continue reading

  
• Water Tank on Fire
  August 09, 2022 by YYZ

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  #funny

  Was playing my game when this happened. Oh the irony. Also, v0.43 experimental has been added for downloadable versions. It contains subtle changes to traits and AI movement, as well as leaderboards... Continue reading

  
• Leaderboards
  August 07, 2022 by YYZ#leaderboard

  A feature that I've been excited to work on, Leaderboards! It should be available in the next update, v0.43. Now I can stalk players' progress, mwahahah! *evil laughter Hovering over a player will sho... Continue reading

  
• v0.42 - Character Deaths! Fire!
  August 05, 2022 by YYZ

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  #update, #deaths, #journal, #fire

  For existing players, you can now enable deaths! Fire can also occasionally happen if the settlement gets struck by lightning or when settlers riot. After filling the journal with some gibberish for s... Continue reading

  
• Chicksplosion
  August 02, 2022 by YYZ

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  #funny, #bug

  Funny bug where chicks are more than they appear. Chicks, ROLL OUT! They sure know how to multiply... Continue reading

  
• Random Sketches
  July 31, 2022 by YYZ#sketch

  I carry a sketchbook with me when I am outdoors, just in case I get ideas for Havendock. I know nobody can read or understand my sketches, but I thought it may be cool to look back on this in like a f... Continue reading

  
• What happens when you delete the air engine
  July 30, 2022 by YYZ#funny, #bug, #bts

  When you delete the one and most important building that keeps your air city afloat. "Hmm I don't think the game should allow me to delete that one unique building that cannot be rebuilt, right?"... Continue reading

  
• Beautiful Water
  July 28, 2022 by YYZ#beautiful, #water

  It's fun to make pretty things once in awhile!... Continue reading

  
• Is something burning?
  July 27, 2022 by YYZ

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  #fire, #funny

  I made a debug button so I can trigger this gorgeous beast anytime I am feeling a little... chaotic :) I also like how the settler is thirsty in this picture:... Continue reading

  
• Hallucinations
  July 26, 2022 by YYZ

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  #funny, #bts

  I thought it would be really funny if people turned into Meat and Water Bottles if your player character gets hungry and thirsty respectively :... Continue reading

  
• v0.41 - New Buildable Space
  July 24, 2022 by YYZ#update

  I've added new buildable space as a current bandaid as I have received feedback that building area is getting constrained with the new updates. If you wish to leave feedback and see improvements, don'... Continue reading

  
• v0.40 - Item Graphics Update!
  July 23, 2022 by YYZ#item, #update

  In v0.40, several items carried by settlers now have unique appearances. These models were made courtesy by Noelle, one of the game's coolest players! :) Feel free to hop into discord if you want to t... Continue reading

  
• Dancing Parrots
  July 21, 2022 by YYZ#dancing, #parrot

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• Falling and becoming a boat
  July 20, 2022 by YYZ

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  #bug, #funny

  Gravity doing its thing, turning my Air Engine into a Ground Engine... Continue reading

  
• Feeling Artsy
  July 19, 2022 by YYZ

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  #beautiful, #art, #watercolor

  Thank you generative art... Continue reading

  
• v0.39 - Magic, Witches, Potions
  July 17, 2022 by YYZ#update, #magic, #bones, #cauldron, #potion

  A couple of new buildings and research have been added to the downloadable version of the game! You will be able to use potions to cast worldwide buffs on the settlement. A new visitor will arrive at... Continue reading

  
• Better Soft Shadows Experiment
  July 16, 2022 by YYZ

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  #shadows

  Shadows in Havendock so far are quite sharp and appear pixelated when viewed up close. Thus I am doing an experiment on improving shadow rendering in the next update if it goes well! (Currently only w... Continue reading

  
• Frogs
  July 15, 2022 by YYZ#frog, #magic, #cauldron

  What's with me and big animals? Also you may notice a few new buildings in this picture... Continue reading

  
• Enchanted Witch
  July 13, 2022 by YYZ

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  #enchanted, #witch, #magic

  Say hello to the brand new NPC (and her strange pets) who will make an appearance in a coming update!... Continue reading

  
• Army of settlers
  July 12, 2022 by YYZ

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  #bts

  A look at behind the scenes development. Today, I set up a debugging scene to locally test how new items may look when carried by settlers, without having to wait and watch for settlers to pick up ite... Continue reading

  
• Explosion Size: Michael Bay
  July 11, 2022 by YYZ

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  #explosion

  Me testing explosions What size should explosions be?... Continue reading

  
• Heat Map
  July 09, 2022 by YYZ#fun

  A test I did. I don't know what it will be used for yet, but I thought it was pretty cool. Also, glow in the dark poop... Continue reading

  
• Private Multiplayer Rooms
  July 08, 2022 by YYZ#multiplayer

  A new experimental feature is added: You can enter a private or custom room name when playing on experimental multiplayer. This is only available for those who have access to the paid version of the g... Continue reading

  
• Customizable Shortcut Keys!
  July 07, 2022 by YYZ#shortcut, #keys, #qol

  After receiving feedback on users with azerty keyboards, shortcut keys will soon be customizable for a variety of actions. This will be added in the next update :)... Continue reading

  
• v0.37 - Bird island, Coffee Maker, New Music
  July 06, 2022 by YYZ#chocolate, #island, #coffee, #bean, #cocoa

  Bird island is now explorable on the paid version. If you're wondering, birds will probably return in a future update :) Meanwhile, enjoy making and harvesting cocoa and coffee beans, new resources th... Continue reading

  
• Pixel Art Test
  July 05, 2022 by YYZ#pixel, #art

  Feeling randomly artsy... Continue reading

  
• New UI Colors
  July 04, 2022 by YYZ#ui

  Testing possible new UI colors. Would be curious to see what players prefer! These are available to change in settings as an experimental feature... Continue reading

  
• Coffee Maker!
  July 03, 2022 by YYZ#coffee, #maker

  [Work in progress] You will soon be able to brew coffee, and maybe tea. Coffee is only available from islands. Coffee will restore settlers' Sleep stat, and will be the first item to do be able to do... Continue reading

  
• Watching the sun set
  July 02, 2022 by YYZ

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  #beautiful, #first person

  One cool thing about being the developer is you get to play in first person mode. Yahhhzzz!... Continue reading

  
• v0.36 - Search research feature + Fixes
  June 30, 2022 by YYZ#update, #research, #search, #workshop

  You can now search for researches at the workshop! This was added as there are occasional questions where you may want to know where to find the 'pier', 'lighthouse' and 'boatyard' researches which ar... Continue reading

  
• v0.35 - Fireworks, Boat Types, Cutscene, Objectives
  June 29, 2022 by YYZ#update, #boat, #fireworks, #objectives

  Fireworks have been added! You can launch it with the new Fireworks Launcher! For the downloadable versions, you get access to ride the second boat type, the diesel boat, which moves faster! I've made... Continue reading

  
• New Diesel Boat
  June 28, 2022 by YYZ#boat

  Released in v0.35 , it moves faster than the manual rowboat and is accessible on the paid version of the game. (animation is a work in progress)... Continue reading

  
• New Objectives + Objective Rewards
  June 28, 2022 by YYZ#objectives, #tutorial

  Objectives will be given a revamp in the next update, to further improve the onboarding process for new players. Some objectives will also give small rewards upon completing them... Continue reading

  
• Running out of space
  June 27, 2022 by YYZ#beautiful, #space

  My beautifully congested base is running out of space to build stuff :{ Both on land and underwater! But that's not the only thing that's running out of space... Continue reading

  
• Debris Physics
  June 26, 2022 by YYZ#phyiscs, #bts

  Floating debris now swerve around land! Havendock: Physics Edition Behind the scenes, first physics test, oops looks like I simulated it with zero gravity: Swerving test from top view:... Continue reading

  
• Intro Cutscene!
  June 25, 2022 by YYZ#cutscene, #cinematic

  Prior to this update, the game just starts you on a deck with no explanation, that will change with the next update! I know this doesn't affect those who have already started playing, but with the nex... Continue reading

  
• Rise of the Bot Empire
  June 23, 2022 by YYZ#bot, #beautiful

  Ramping up my bot production now that bots are semi-permanent!... Continue reading

  
• Pricing Changes + Plans for Web Version
  June 22, 2022 by YYZ

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  Hi all! I'd like to give everyone a heads up on the game moving forward. In about 1.5 weeks from now, the price of the downloadable version of the game will be increased to $10. Thanks everyone who ha... Continue reading

  
• v0.34 - Permanent Bots, Recharge Stations & Voices!
  June 21, 2022 by YYZ#bot, #update, #recharge station

  A new update has been released. (Currently only available for downloadable versions. For web, this is still pending approval.) Introducing the RECHARGE STATION ! Bots can now be recharged with batteri... Continue reading

  
• New character colours
  June 20, 2022 by YYZ#character, #customization

  With the addition of skin tones in the previous update, the next update will experiment giving the basic settler new clothing colours! Also, thanks to the new customization options! I get to be a gard... Continue reading

  
• Do you ever feel, like a plastic bag?
  June 19, 2022 by YYZ#firework

  Dazzle frazzle. Everyone loves a good light show. (This is premature content for the next or the next next update, not in game yet!)... Continue reading

  
• Welcome to the dark side
  June 18, 2022 by YYZ

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  #storage, #upgrade

  Storage upgrades (work in progress for the next update), coming to a Mustafar near you... Continue reading

  
• Goldie Migrations
  June 17, 2022 by YYZ#golden, #fish

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• v0.33 - Character Customization V2
  June 15, 2022 by YYZ#v0.33, #update, #character, #customization, #skins

  A new update has been released, adding many new character customization options! You can also edit your avatar in-game! In future, certain skins and customization options may be locked and require pro... Continue reading

  
• Floating around as a Smiley
  June 13, 2022 by YYZ#funny, #bug, #face

  Encountered this bug while working on character customization. It's pretty funny to walk around the base as a floating smiley. Maybe ghosts should be a thing :P... Continue reading

  
• New Character Customization Options
  June 12, 2022 by YYZ#character, #customization

  You may soon be able to change your face! Preview of adding new facial expressions for new characters. This is a WORK IN PROGRESS for the next update... Continue reading

  
• Ghost Head Mode: ON
  June 11, 2022 by YYZ#bug, #funny

  This is what happens when you delete clothes... If you're requesting a ghost head mode in the menu, be careful what you wish for!... Continue reading

  
• v0.32 - Sleeping in the Resort
  June 10, 2022 by YYZ#v0.32, #update, #sleep, #treehouse, #rock

  You can now build treehouses for your settlers to sleep in!... Continue reading

  
• I hope you can swim!
  June 09, 2022 by YYZ

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  #bug, #funny

  The new rock building which is currently out on the downloadable Windows build has had me pulling hairs because of its unique colliders and rotating it requires the colliders to be rotated correctly t... Continue reading

  
• Cozy corner
  June 08, 2022 by YYZ#dance floor

  Was playing multiplayer with a few people on discord the other day and a player built this really nice set up at one of the small build-able sections. I thought it was pretty cool looking!... Continue reading

  
• Sliding Around
  June 07, 2022 by YYZ#funny, #bug

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• Sleep well, settlers!
  June 06, 2022 by YYZ#animation, #bug, #rock, #funny

  (Image credits Majenko Technologies ) Sharing some animation woes. When you see it... Here's a zoom in on the roof from another angle in case you didn't catch it:... Continue reading

  
• We will we will Rock you
  June 04, 2022 by YYZ#rock

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• Creepy trees? v0.31 - Logbook, Pine Tree Buff
  June 03, 2022 by YYZ#v0.31, #logbook, #pine

  This creepy picture of pine trees must have made you think halloween has arrived early. Anyway, pine trees have been buffed to produce 2x wood per pine, and is now 2x as fast. Further adjustments may... Continue reading

  
• v0.30 - Snack Tables, Storage Icons
  June 02, 2022 by YYZ#v0.30, #update, #snack table, #storage

  A new update, v0.30, is released, adding snack tables, storage icons, rename settlers. Storage icons: This version also attempts to fix one of the potential causes of settlers not saving, and fixed lo... Continue reading

  
• Rainbow Turbines
  June 01, 2022 by YYZ#upgrades, #turbine, #refinery

  No, you don't get to change their colours, these are just the upgrade levels. It is a change I didn't show in the previous devlog, so here it is - turbines and refineries are upgrade-able with a new l... Continue reading

  
• v0.29 - Oil, Power Plants, Pollution
  May 31, 2022 by YYZ#v0.29, #update, #pollution, #research, #oil, #power

  A new update is released. About 5 new facilities have been added, including the Filtration Plant below. They dispel the new pollution stat that appears later on. And where does pollution come from? Su... Continue reading

  
• Unlimited Power *cackle*
  May 30, 2022 by YYZ#power plant, #fuel

  Just kidding, it ain't unlimited. I'm just quoting Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars . Introducing Power Plants that will arrive in the next update, v0.29: There are concerns that people just spam turb... Continue reading

  
• Gimmie Oil
  May 29, 2022 by YYZ#oil, #rig

  Because environmental destruction is such a fun thing to add into games, right? Now just like in real life, you can accelerate global warming in Havendock too! 😂 Edit: This will arrive in the next... Continue reading

  
• v0.28 - Storage, Building Options
  May 28, 2022 by YYZ

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  #v0.28, #update

  The developer has finally fixed the hatch to the storage building, so it can now be opened. You can now automate watering of farms, and also control if you want to allow settlers to deliver/pick up it... Continue reading

  
• How many chicks do you need?
  May 27, 2022 by YYZ#chicks, #funny

  Me: Yes... Continue reading

  
• v0.27 - Upgradable Cookhouses, Scuba Stations and more
  May 25, 2022 by YYZ

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  #update, #upgrades, #mecha pump

  A new update, v0.27, has been released! Scuba stations will have two upgrade paths! - Use scavenging hooks to dive 2.5x faster and have 2.5x greater capacity, but raises higher injury chance (high ris... Continue reading

  
• Auto Pump, New Birdhouse
  May 24, 2022 by YYZ#upgrade, #mecha pump, #automation

  In the next update, v0.27, the pump now has one additional level, and at this final level, it will be able to pump itself automatically at a slower speed. You can still assign workers optionally to ma... Continue reading

  
• Coconut Island
  May 23, 2022 by YYZ

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  #coconut, #island

  Say hello to coconut island and its poor stranded settler... Continue reading

  
• v0.26 - Penguins, Igloos, New Upgrades, Crate Research
  May 21, 2022 by YYZ#v0.26, #update, #penguin, #upgrades

  v0.26 has been released! You can now find and actually invite a penguin into your settlement! A new building featuring a small new upgrade mechanic - Upgrade Paths! Do you want to make resources faste... Continue reading

  
• Distiller and Birdhouse upgrades
  May 20, 2022 by YYZ#upgrades

  Tidbits for the next update which will arrive within a few hours for web. Distillers will be able to be upgraded to a Copperstiller. The distiller will feature a new upgrade path to increase capacity,... Continue reading

  
• New Pump Upgrades
  May 19, 2022 by YYZ#pump

  The pump is one of the core buildings that stays in the base the longest. Based on feedback, I thought it might make sense to have more intermediate upgrades in the next update! The pump now has 4 upg... Continue reading

  
• Aquafarms
  May 18, 2022 by YYZ#aquafarm, #underwater

  Sharing my seaweed and plankton farm 😀, added in v0.25... Continue reading

  
• v0.25 - New buildings, researches, QoL
  May 17, 2022 by YYZ#v0.25, #update, #qol, #light

  v0.25 has been released with new content and several quality of life changes. Thanks to players who have offered your feedback on discord! You can now colour your ground lights! New late game building... Continue reading

  
• Sushi Fountain
  May 17, 2022 by YYZ#sushi, #fountain

  Adding a sushi fountain into the next update. It isn't just decoration. It provides a speed buff to nearby settlers! Some resources carried by settlers will also be improved to better reflect the visu... Continue reading

  
• Colored floor lights
  May 15, 2022 by YYZ#light, #color

  Ability to customize your lights' colours will be added in the next update!... Continue reading

  
• WIP - Better indicators
  May 15, 2022 by YYZ

  One of the things I am working to improve is resource indicators. In the next update, when a building is selected, you can see which settlers are bringing (and taking) resources at a glance. Furthermo... Continue reading

  
• v0.24 - Settler Indicators + Slower Hunger/Thirst
  May 13, 2022 by YYZ#v0.24, #update

  Numerical indicators have been added to let you know if settlers are bringing and taking items from facilities. Settlers also lose hunger and thirst 50% slower based on feedback. Further improvements... Continue reading

  
• v0.23 - Building Priorities
  May 12, 2022 by YYZ

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  #building priorities, #settler priorities, #prioritiy

  You can now prioritize what you want your settlers to focus their tasks on! By default food and water are prioritized, but you can now change that! This feature is experimental and will be further imp... Continue reading

  
• Wikia - in-game wiki
  May 11, 2022 by YYZ#wikia, #wiki

  A Wikia (in-game Wiki) was added to the game in v0.22. All currently attainable resources and items can be looked up in the Wikia. I am still monitoring its usefulness as I'm not sure if it's quite ob... Continue reading

  
• v0.22 - Cloud Save + Fixed settlers getting stuck
  May 10, 2022 by YYZ#v0.22, #update, #cloud save

  v0.22 has been released with the following changes: You can now transfer your save files and back them up on the web. Tip: You can export your savefile on the web to the downloadable version with the... Continue reading

  
• Right Click to Remove Resources
  May 07, 2022 by YYZ#qol

  For the v0.22 update, one of the Quality of Life features will be right click (and shift+right click) to remove resource(s)!... Continue reading

  
• Riding into the Sunset
  May 01, 2022 by YYZ#sky, #sunset

  A small visual change - I updated the skies in the v0.20 update. There are actual clouds in the sky now that react to the time of day!... Continue reading

  
• v0.20 - Boats
  April 29, 2022 by YYZ#boats

  A new update has been released with detailed patch notes in-game. One of the additions is the ability to ride boats! The new building, a Boatyard, can be constructed after a minor story event. This is... Continue reading

  
• Renamed to Havendock
  April 28, 2022 by YYZ

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  #havendock, #name

  I have the renamed the game from Stranded to Havendock ! (Not the official game logo) This is thanks to players who have voted on the game names on Discord, and the name itself was one of many awesome... Continue reading

  
• Pricing Changes and Future Plans
  April 27, 2022 by YYZ#price

  Hi all! As the game continues to update and change, I want to communicate the changes made to the game's pricing moving forward. The earlier game was released for free for early players. As developmen... Continue reading
• Giant Dove
  April 24, 2022 by YYZ#bug, #funny

  import bird; Me: hmm I wonder if I need to check its scale. Nah it should work fine. Game: Have you heard the legend of the giant dove?... Continue reading

  
• Platformer Mode
  April 22, 2022 by YYZ

  Tweaked a few camera settings and the game suddenly enters Platformer Mode. Thought it looked cool. (This is not an actual mode in the game)... Continue reading

  
• ​Row row row your boat
  April 19, 2022 by YYZ#boat

  This was a test drive of a possible boat riding mechanic. It was 4am when I got it to work (no animations yet). It happened to also be night time in the game and I got to go on a relaxing ride just be... Continue reading

  
• v0.19 - Traits!
  April 16, 2022 by YYZ

  Added Traits! New settlers that arrive have a 30% chance to have a trait which are more capable at certain tasks! The Diver: The Chef: However not all traits may be related to working. Some traits are... Continue reading

  
• Submerged Settlement
  April 15, 2022 by YYZ#underwater, #water

  Excitingly testing out new water graphics! It's heavily experimental. Due to the graphic requirements, this water will only be supported on desktop versions... Continue reading

  
• v0.18 - Chickens!
  April 10, 2022 by YYZ#v0.18, #chicken, #update, #coop, #chick

  New update! You can now reach the chickens and have them as part of your settlement! Even better, you can even raise your own chickens and chick farm with a new array of building and researches! Incub... Continue reading

  
• Chicken Coops
  April 09, 2022 by YYZ#chick, #coop

  Some delightful screenshots of chicks running around in my settlement. This is a work in progress for the next update to introduce some new animals! You will be able to build your own chicken coops to... Continue reading

  
• Chicks
  April 08, 2022 by YYZ#chick, #incubator

  First look at chicks and the incubator. One of the eggs hatched during the recording by chance!... Continue reading

  
• Stranded Discord
  April 07, 2022 by YYZ#discord

  I've created a Discord for Stranded. Anyone can feel free to join! https://discord.gg/PSkrsdhDaH... Continue reading
• Giant Axes
  April 05, 2022 by YYZ

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  #funny, #bug

  When you accidentally give everyone giant pickaxes... Continue reading

  
• Polly wants a cracker
  April 04, 2022 by YYZ#parrot

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• v0.17 - Shortcut Keys
  April 03, 2022 by YYZ#v0.17, #update

  Added a new shortcut key to interact with buildings, and also display the shortcut keys on several buttons in the UI. You can also select seeds, meals, scuba station, crafting options etc with shortcu... Continue reading

  
• Follow Mode
  April 02, 2022 by YYZ

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  #medicine, #follow mode

  One of the more obscure features in the game - Follow Mode! Here I'm stalking my settler as she carries water to the cookhouse. Also it has been noted to me that medicines are valuable goods for tradi... Continue reading

  
• v0.16 - Settler Emotes
  April 01, 2022 by YYZ

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  #v0.16, #update

  Another update, fixed some issues and added a 'low quality water' which appears when on Lower Quality Graphics: Full changelog: Features: - You can no longer consume medicine if your health is full -... Continue reading

  
• A new Stranded visitor?
  March 31, 2022 by YYZ

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  #parrot, #parrothouse

  Working to get this little thing added into the game... Continue reading

  
• v0.15 - Fishing Rod buff, UI improvements, QoL changes
  March 31, 2022 by YYZ

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  #v0.15, #update

  I have updated the game to v0.15 ! The fishing rod now has a 20% chance to catch the big fish. The reward is a little lackluster at the moment, as it is meant to be used as an ingredient for a premium... Continue reading

  
• Mac and Linux Experimental Versions
  March 30, 2022 by YYZ

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  #mac, #linux

  Hi all! I have added Mac and Linux desktop builds of Stranded! They are highly experimental and I have not been able to test them, so they may or may not break. Save often while playing and do let me... Continue reading
• v0.14 - Improved Trading, New Research, Mills & Wheat
  March 29, 2022 by YYZ

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  #update, #mill, #wheat, #research

  V14 - Improved Trading, New Research, Mills & Wheat Hello! I've been working hard to improve the game. There was some feedback about trading not being a smooth experience so I have improved it. T radi... Continue reading