Originally posted by Forensic Friday 67:

Hey everyone,
This week's been quite a ride! We've been diving deep into NPC behaviour, making some significant strides in how they interact with their environment. First off, we've implemented a traffic system where vehicles actually follow the rules of the road. It was a Herculean effort involving machine learning and some creative task delegation, but we got there.

On the NPC front, they now have the ability to head home when they're tired. It's a small detail but adds a touch of realism to their routines. The real meat of our NPC development, though, is the introduction of memory mechanics. This ties into our Category C Onboarding system and the mental system, allowing NPCs to create and recall memories based on their experiences. It's a fascinating mechanic that could lead to some truly emergent storytelling.

In addition to all this, I've been working on refining our anomaly classification system, making sure our case files are up to date with the latest changes.

Overall, progress is steady, if not a bit slower than anticipated. Development always throws curveballs, but we're adapting and pushing forward. Until next time!

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Originally posted by Forensic Friday 66:

Hey readers! David here with another Forensic Friday, this time coming to you a bit later than usual – Forensic Sunday, Forensic Monday? You know the drill! This week, we're keeping it short and sweet because we hit a small roadblock, or as I like to call it, a redirection. It turns out, the initial vehicle implementation wasn't up to par, leading us to spend a week on a complicated solution before realizing a simpler refactor was needed. This setback has slowed us down, but it's all in the name of improvement!

Currently, I'm guiding a new developer, which means my time isn't solely dedicated to blazing through features. It's an investment that will pay off, but as with any learning curve, it takes time. On the bright side, we've seen a significant speed-up in UI implementation, a task well-suited for parallelized work.

Here's what I've been up to this week:

Existing Category C Menu:
I've been working on giving Category Cs their own menu, packed with information about cycling. This process involves wiping and restoring memories, creating cycles. Through the UI, players can decide when to cycle them, introducing a unique element to the game.

Sprites for Pumps:
Pumps finally have sprites! After two years of being represented by beds, they're getting the artistic love they deserve. There are some graphical issues with the pipes that need addressing, but they're on their way to their final form.

Case Closed:
This case file might be a bit light and a tad late, but development is a slow and steady race now. Between mentoring the new dev and other commitments, the focus is on persistent and continual work. Containcorp is a long-term project, and even after the initial release, we anticipate 5+ years of development. It's not about fixed release windows or sales milestones; it's about the grand scheme and where the game is headed.

Thanks to our readers, the journey becomes a bit smoother. So, thank you! Time to file this case away, have a great week, and catch you in the Discord server on Monday for Mythological Mondays, and next Friday for the next Forensic Friday. Hopefully, the shuttle bus hurdle is behind us!
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